Ukrainian UN police officer dies after Kosovo riots

Though initially limited to Serbia itself, violence has now erupted among the Serb populations of breakaway Republic Kosovo."A Ukrainian police officer serving with the United Nations in Kosovo died of injuries sustained in violent clashes with Serbs on Monday, Ukraine's...

Japan recognizes Kosovo`s independence

"Tokyo (ANTARA News/Kyodo) - Japan recognized Kosovo`s independence Tuesday, with Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura expressing hope that it contributes to long-term stability in the Balkan region. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet endorsed the decision, Komura said Japan...

Serbia Gov't Calls for Early Elections

Serbia is dissolving its government and is expected to hold elections on May 11th. This is seen as a referendum of sorts of the government's commitment to pursuing EU membership. "Serbia's caretaker government urged the president Monday to call early parliamentary elections...

Serbia's Prime Minister Resigns

The political turmoil surrounding Kosovo's declaration of independence continues as Serbia's PM resigns."Serbia's Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica has announced his resignation and called for new...

Thousands march in NYC to say: 'Kosovo is Serbia'

Protests by Serbs around the world continue to protest Kosovo's independence, which the US and most of Western Europe has backed while Russia and China have opposed."A march more than five blocks long went from...

Ireland recognises Kosovo independence

"The Government has recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern made the announcement, saying he was aware that the independence declaration was painful for Serbia. However, he stressed that Ireland's recognition of...

Serbia: Anger, disbelief over proclamation of Kosovo independence

26.02.2008PHOTO: Cowboy country.Protesters are rallying for the defense of international law in Kragujevac, Serbia. Serbs argue Kosovo unilateral proclamation of independence is illegal.

Serbia: Anger, disbelief over proclamation of Kosovo independence

26.02.2008PHOTO: Cowboy country.Protesters are rallying for the defense of international law in Kragujevac, Serbia. Serbs argue Kosovo unilateral proclamation of independence is illegal.

2,000 Serb Protesters Rally Against Kosovo Independence

Kosovo (AP) — Up to 2,000 Serb protesters rallied against Kosovo's independence in the new nation's tense north on Monday, and a few set fire to EU flags in what has become a daily challenge of the country's...

US starts evacuation from Serbia

The minister responsible for Kosovo has declared that the US is responsible for the violence that occurred at the US embassy a few days ago. There have even been calls in Serbia to boycott products from countries...

Rioters Break Into Belgrade's US Embassy

Serb rioters broke into the U.S. Embassy Thursday and set fire to the facade after a massive protest against Kosovo's independence, as a protest attended by at least 150,000 people comes to a head.  The...

Kosovo hails first international recognition

"The United States, Britain and France were among the first to endorse Kosovo's independence. But, although in the minority, some EU states made clear they are not about to do so - notably Spain, facing separatist struggles of its own.As Serbia began recalling its ambassadors...

Kosovo Gets Salute from Bush

"ABCLive:Newly nation in global Map ‘Kosovo” today gets its major recognition from United states when president Gorge W. Bush during his foreign tip in Tanzania made a statement that his country will soon establish diplomatic relation the Kosovo"

World responds to Kosovo independence

After declaring its independence this past weekend, and sending letters to 192 countries seeking formal recognition, Kosovo has been met with a range of responses from the world's nations.The United States,...

Kosovo is Independent Now

"Pristina (ABC Live): United States supported Kosovo declared itself an independent nation on Sunday. The celebrations marked all over Kosovo when parliament declared nation a independence despite Russian"

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