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U.S. Embassy In Serbia Attacked

by Doug Mataconis @ Thursday, February 21st, 2008. Filed under Foreign Affairs, Serbia

The protests against Kosovo’s declaration of independence reached Belgrade today when rioters attacked the U.S. Embassy:
(CNN) — Violence broke out Thursday as tens of thousands of Serbs protested Kosovo independence and reportedly set fire to the facade of the U.S. embassy in Belgrade, according to news agencies.
Riot police fired tear gas at Serb rioters [...]

Kosovo: Serbs Riot, NATO Closes Border

by Doug Mataconis @ Wednesday, February 20th, 2008. Filed under Europe, Foreign Affairs, Serbia

Serbs in Kosovo protested that nation’s declaration of independence by setting two border posts on fire:
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA, Kosovo, Feb. 19 — Serbs protesting Kosovo’s declaration of independence torched two border posts manned by the United Nations along the northern border with Serbia on Tuesday as up to 2,000 protesters, some driving bulldozers, destroyed customs posts.
No [...]

Kosovo’s Indepdence Bid Gets A Big Boost

by Doug Mataconis @ Tuesday, February 19th, 2008. Filed under Europe, Foreign Affairs, Serbia

The United States, along with several European countries, has recognized Kosovo’s independence from Serbia:
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA, Kosovo, Feb. 19 — The United States and the European Union’s largest countries recognized the independence of Kosovo on Monday, a major boost for the fledgling state, which still faces intense opposition from Russia, Serbia and even some Western European [...]

Russian Backs Serbia Over Kosovo Independence

by Doug Mataconis @ Monday, February 18th, 2008. Filed under Europe, Foreign Affairs, Russia, Serbia

Not surprisingly, the Russians are siding with the Serbians over Kosovo’s declaration of independence:
Russia denounced Kosovo’s independence declaration Sunday, warning that the move threatened to ignite a new conflict in the Balkans and calling on NATO and U.N. officials in the territory to nix the decision.
Russia requested a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, which [...]

Remember The Balkans ?

by Doug Mataconis @ Sunday, February 17th, 2008. Filed under Europe, Foreign Affairs, Russia, Serbia

Well, they’re back in the news again:
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo declared itself a nation on Sunday, mounting a historic bid to become an “independent and democratic state” backed by the U.S. and key European allies but bitterly contested by Serbia and Russia.
“Kosovo is a republic _ an independent, democratic and sovereign state,” parliament speaker Jakup [...]

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