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...that happening. Unsurprisingly, then, the two failed to reach any kind of understanding by Dec. 10, the deadline set by the United Nations for negotiations on Kosovo’s eventual status. With that deadline passed, Kosovo is widely expected to secede and become the world’s youngest country. But it is ignoring the consequences of a sudden divorce. As it stands, an independent Kosovo could create broad reactionary backlash in Belgrade and more enmity in the Balkans—the last thing that region needs. On the other hand, its current status is untenable. Kosovars have endured...

Author: By Nathaniel S. Rakich | Title: Peace Without Victory in Kosovo | 1/31/2008 | See Source »

...taking his political hits, brushing off his blue suit and getting back up for another day. But the former and current Italian Prime Minister may be about to suffer the knockout blow on a career that stretches back to 1978, when the ambitious economics professor became one of the youngest cabinet ministers in the country's history...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Italy's Government Poised to Fall | 1/22/2008 | See Source »

...risk of inheriting the cancer mutation is low, but if anyone in your immediate family has developed pre-cancerous polyps, it might be worthwhile to pursue genetic testing. As for routine screening, people with a family history of colon cancer should get colonoscopies staring 10 years prior to the youngest case of colon cancer in the family. For the general population, doctors recommend a colonoscopy starting at age 50 and every 5 to 10 years thereafter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Patient Zero for a Colon Cancer Gene | 1/21/2008 | See Source »

...Obama cares deeply about education, and he has a holistic plan to reform the entire system, from infant healthcare through higher education. Highlights of his plan include reforming No Child Left Behind, addressing the high rate of dropouts, and quadrupling funding for Early Head Start programs that form the youngest generation of students. We believe Obama’s emphasis on increased funding for public education and his tax credit for higher education are prime steps to take in addressing our nation’s educational woes. Finally, but perhaps most importantly, we wholeheartedly support Obama’s opposition...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Obama for Democratic Nominee | 1/17/2008 | See Source »

Hillary Clinton again lost to Obama among the youngest voters, but she beat him soundly among women and blue-collar workers. And, as in most elections, older voters far outnumbered younger voters, working to her advantage. Thanking New Hampshire in her victory speech, she said she has "found her voice." Echoing the words her husband spoke 16 years ago after he survived New Hampshire, she added: "Let's give America the kind of comeback that New Hampshire has just given...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Making It a Race Again | 1/8/2008 | See Source »

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