The proclamation was made by leaders of the breakaway province's 90 per cent ethnic Albanian majority, including former guerrillas who fought for independence in a 1998-99 war which claimed about 10,000 civilian lives. picked by lawrencee 2 years ago

You might be VERY surprised at the fate of the 56 men who signed the American Declaration of Independence. This is a part of American history they don't teach you. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Do we not value independence as they did? Or is it that we are simply not the men our fathers were?

Happy Independence Day. picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

Sean Connery thinks a Scottish nation is a bonnie notion. How about Spain's Basque country becoming a REAL country? And what's wrong with a People's Republic of Vermont?

Kosovo's looming independence raises all those questions and more. For starters: Why is statehood OK for some people but frowned on for others? After all, isn't the right to self-determination the essence of democracy itself? picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The United States is an illegal occupying force that should hand the 132 islands of Hawaii back to the monarchy overthrown more than a century ago, according to members of a Native Hawaiian sovereignty movement. picked by doggylives 1 year ago

Second-borns have more pronounced traits such as independence and an inclination to adventure, while elder siblings are more conservative.

*This is true for me.* picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

John Adams once wrote to his wife Abigail, "The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival." picked by suebe 5 months ago

In the hands of the "enemy". picked by suebe 5 months ago

Tomorrow marks the 102nd anniversary of Norway's independence from Sweden. All those crazy Vikings will be making merry all day, especially at big parades and children's events.

I'll be joining in the celebration at the big parade in Brooklyn on Sunday. picked by suebe 3 years ago

The Texas Independence Relay is composed of 40 relay legs of various lengths, totaling 200 miles. The course starts in Gonzales, TX, where the Texas Revolution began, and it finishes at the San Jacinto Monument, where Texas Independence was won!

I'm trying to get the Texas Chainsaw Repairmen to run this one. picked by icepigs 2 years ago

The state of Maine is seeking the return of a copy of the Declaration of Independence that was acquired by a Virginia man at an estate auction in 1995. picked by marli 2 years ago

Is this just the start? picked by topofall 2 years ago

Happy Early 4th of July. Just Remember What We Are Really Celebrating! picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Several hundred protesters have attacked the US and other embassies in Serbia's capital in anger at Western support for Kosovo's independence.

When I posted about the border posts being stormed I questioned whether there would be worse to come. I hope this does not degenerate any further but I'm very pessemistic! picked by topofall 2 years ago

As Obama and Congress further extend the dictatorial reach of the federal government, expect more states to assert their rights under the Constitution and the Tenth Amendment. picked by madmaximad 10 months ago

Iraqi government leaders pulled Blackwater's permits after the security group fired willy-nilly at nearby citizens while under a mortar attack on an embassy motorcade. 11 civilians were killed, including an Iraqi police officer. So, now who is guarding the embassy? If Blackwater stays ("illegally") will there be an attack on the embassy? American government's response is vital. Do w... read full post picked by bcgrote 2 years ago

Set politics aside: In one place, here is information about where to donate and where to volunteer. Celebrate Independence Day with some help for the troops. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

In scenes reminiscent of Independence Day, a ring-shaped luminous cloud was seen above Moscow city's Western District on Wednesday, last week. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

As the United States celebrates its Independence Day, it's worth considering just how easily it could have never happened at all. Here now is a rundown of alternate history stories and essays where the American Revolution turned out very differently. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Obama the loggerhead sea turtle was found ailing off a Key West beach on Jan. 19, the eve of the inauguration. Suffering from an intestinal impaction, the 200-pound female was nursed back to health with a diet of squid and mineral oil at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Fla.

*Yeah, it's a slow news day* picked by kakana 5 months ago