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Serbia's Future Depends on Kosovo

Looming declaration of independence may sway presidential voting

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 21, 2008 11:11 AM CST

(Newser) – On the verge of declaring independence, Kosovo is the key in this year’s Serbian election, the Guardian reports. Tomislav Nicolic, a Russian-aligned Serbian nationalist, won the first round of the presidential elections last night, defeating moderate incumbent Boris Tadic 39% to 35%. Seven other... Read full story »

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