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Focuses on the violence against immigrants in El Ejido, Spain. Burning of telephone cabins used by Moroccan immigrants; Anti-immigrant attitude in Europe; How laborers are being lured from poorer places to Europe; Cases of violence and damage due to racist beliefs.

Reports October 13, 1998 approval by the United States and its allies of an order opening the way for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military action in the Serbian province of Kosovo. Possibility of a negotiated agreement with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic to end police and military operations against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo; Progress made in Belgrade talks between Milosevic and US envoy Richard Holbrooke; Parameters for a peaceful resolution.

Reports that seven Western leaders and Russia has outlined a plan for ending the war in the Balkans through a program of aid and political support. Estimated cost needed for the Balkan reconstruction; Countries that participated in the project; Reason for the Serbs' departure in Kosovo.

Looks at the progress of the efforts of Russia to forge a peace settlement on the conflict in Kosovo, Serbia. Meeting held by Russian envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin to some leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries; Stand of the NATO on the issue of peace settlement in Kosovo.

Presents information on the meeting of the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels, Belgium in December 1995. Discussion about the peace accord in Bosnia; Comments from the American Secretary of States, Warren Christopher; Concerns of the Bosnian Serbs with the peace accord; Views of the American State Department spokesman, Nicholas Burns.

The article discusses the status of the Srebrenica and Zepa towns during negotiations to end the Bosnian war. Territorial demands of Bosnian government; Observations on situation by officials in talks; Involvement of Americans and impact on policy.

Focuses on the conflict between the Serbs, Croats and Muslims. Equation faced by Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic; Background information.

Informs about some difficult issues that are creating obstacles in bringing peace in Bosnia. Crucial developments made regarding the resolution of the problem.

Presents the analysis of the situation in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Failure of the United Nation's decision to call in NATO air strikes on a Serbian ammunitions depot in May 1995; Details of the struggle because of the decision; Victory of the Bosnian Serbs and its consequences.

Reports the inclination of the Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic towards the international peace plan for Bosnia and Herzgovina. Statements of the leader in Banja Luka, Bosnia on May 24, 1995; Implication of this conciliatory move.

Reports the preparation by Croatian forces, on May 8, 1995, to face the onslaught of the Serbian army in Bosnia. Trenches dug; Effort by President of Croatia, Franjo Tudjman, to stoke fires of conflict by highlighting the Jasenovac death camps of World War II.

Comments on the victory of Croatia against Serbia in the Serbian-held enclave of western Slavonia in the week ending May 6, 1995. Details of the onslaught.

Reports the war situation in Serbia in the wake of the movement of Serbian tanks towards the Croatian border on May 6, 1995. Note on force deployment by Serbia; Refugee problem; Brief on the war situation.

Reports the successful offensive of Croatia to recapture its Okucani town from the rebel Serbs. Collapse of United Nations' announcement of cease-fire; Postponement of the scheduled talk between the Croatian Government and the moderate Croatian Serb leaders in Geneva; Croatian military operation in Okucani.

Reports the second successive rocket attack by rebel Serbs on Croatian capital, Zagreb, on May 3, 1995. Nature and consequences of the attacks; Cease-fire agreement; Appeals of United Nations Security Council and Western countries.

Reports the rejection of an extension of the cease-fire, which expires on May 1, 1995, by the Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic. Details of diplomatic efforts and United Nations mediation; Current war situation in Bosnia Herzegovina.

Declares the decision of the Yugoslav federation, composed of Serbia and Montenegro, to hold their recognition of Bosnia and Croatia and foresees the possibility of a second war in Croatia. Reasons behind the step; Details of the peace plan proposed for the Balkans; Serbia's call for fair treatment in the deal.

Looks at the emergence of three separate territories within Bosnia, Serbian, Croatian and Muslims, and brings out the internal divisions between them. Doubts over the character of Bosnia as a unified nation.

Reports on the failure of the cease-fire between the warring factions in the Bosnian war, which took effect in January 1995. Details of the same; Account of the fighting on January 18, 1995; Role of the United States and NATO in the issue.

Reports on the intense fighting in the Bihac area of northwestern Bosnia even after declaration of a cease-fire. Details of the situation prevailing there.

Comments on the situation in the Bosnian war as on November 5, 1994. Mention of recent victories for Muslim-led Government in Croatia; Details of the same; Impact of the victories on Bosnian Serbs; Comments of United Nations on the developments.

Reports the attack of Bosnian Serb forces on the town of Bihac in northwestern Bosnia with two surface-to-air missiles. Details of damages; Risk of targeting the town; Views on the weapons used; Territory taken by the Bosnian army; Statements of Bosnian Serb leaders; Peace efforts of Serbia.

Contains the account of Serbian and Muslim refugees from Bihac and Ripac areas. Attack by V Corps of the Muslim-led Bosnian Army; Details of the attack by Serbian and Muslim refugees; Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic's statement; Muslim anger against the treatment by Serbs of the Muslim civilians in Bosnia.

Reports on the defeat of Bosnian Serbs at the hands of the Muslim-led Bosnian Army. Area captured by the Bosnian Army; Controversy over human rights violation by the warring groups.

Provides information on mutilated bodies of Bosnian Serb soldiers found outside demilitarized zone around Sarajevo. Attack on Mount Igman by Bosnian Army and its acknowledgement by Bosnian Vice President Ejup Ganic; Information on negotiations for opening of Sarajevo airport.

Reports the expulsion of Muslims form eastern Bosnia by Serbian forces on 5th October 1994. Reaction of Muslims on their evacuation; Events that led to the eviction.

Discusses the increasing prospects of forming peace in Balkan Region as acknowledged by Richard C. Holbrooke, the chief American envoy to the area, in the light of decision made by the Bosnian Serbs to defer to the Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic, with regards to the peace talks. NATO bombing of Bosnian Serb positions on August 31, 1995.

Discusses the immediate need to achieve peace and stability in Balkans in the light of completion of movement of Serbs from Croatia and other favorable conditions. Terms set by the Serbs for the proposed move.

Evaluates the situation in Bosnia and comments on the lack of values and ethics in the place. Note on the poor performance of NATO, the never-ending fights and other factors which play a part in the ethnic conflict; Acts of courage in Bosnia.

Focuses on the renewed fighting in Sarajevo after Bosnian Government forces attacked the Serbs on June 16, 1995 to break the Serbian encirclement. Casualties; Statement of Yasushi Akashi top UN official in the region.

Reports on an attack by the Bosnian troops on separatist Serb positions near city of Sarajevo on June 15, 1995. Details of the incident; Lack of civil amenities in the city.

Reports fierce battle between the Bosnian Government troops and Serbs for some strategic posts vacated by UN troops in Gorazde, Sarajevo, on June 1, 1995. Details of the incident; Meager chances of NATO intervention because of some UN troops held in detention by the Serbs.

Reports on bombing of an arms depot near the headquarters of Bosnian Serbs in the town of Pale, Croatia, by NATO warplanes on May 25, 1995. Support of President Bill Clinton; Retaliation by Bosnian Serbs; Significance and details of the attack; Attack as a culmination of US demand; Reason behind the air raid; Objections by United Nations in the past; Serbian response in the past; Political influence in the attack.

Reports on the attack on Zagreb, capital of Croatia, by Serbian rebels on May 2, 1995, leading to the death of five people. Details of the attack; Situation in the region after the incident. INSET: The M-87 Orkan Multiple-Rocket system..

Reports the entry of Croatian armed forces into the United Nations cease-fire area occupied by rebel Serbs on May 1, 1995. Casualties; Incidents preceding the Croatian offensive; Reason for the offensive; Details of the intrusion.

Scrutinizes the civil-war in the erstwhile Yugoslavia. Views of Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic; Former US President Jimmy Carter-brokered five month cease-fire; Ineffectiveness of United Nations and NATO; Alliances of Russians with Serbs, Arabs with Muslims and US with the Muslim-Croat federation; Impact of Bosnian Army's victory on Mount Vlasic; Fate of Muslim civilians in the Serbian enclaves.

Describes the tenuous relations between Croats and Muslims in Bosnia and their brittle accord as exemplified in the divided Bosnian city of Mostar. Discussion on their differences and rivalry.

Reports on the offensive move by the Serbs against the Muslim forces of Bihac and the role of the United Nations and NATO. Proposed international peace plan for Bosnia; Viewpoint of the Under Secretary General of the United Nations Kofi Annan; Views on the role of Britain by the British Foreign Secretary; Reaction of the Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic; Attempt at ceasefire by Lieut. General Sir Michael Rose.

Reports forceful eviction of Muslims by Bosnian Serbs near Bijeljina according to Red Cross officials. Details of accord of United States and European partners with Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; Arrival of Muslim refugees in Tuzla; Policy of Clinton administration on Muslim problem; Effort of Clinton administration and President Milosevic, in support of Bosnian Serb leader, Radovan Karadzic's agreement to peace plan.

Discusses the animosity of Serbs towards Serbian president, Slobodan Milosevic on account of his act of treachery. Stand of foreign help and observers on Milosevic's abandonment of fellow Serbs; Views of Serbian citizens and members of ruling Socialist party; Rift between Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian Serbs; Impact of Milosevic's Bosnian Serb stand on rift; Influence of World War II on Serbs.