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Serbian Government May Collapse Over Kosovo

Crisis looms only days after presidential vote

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 5, 2008 9:40 AM CST

(Newser) – Serbia's coalition government approached collapse today, only days after voters gave a new mandate to pro-Western president Boris Tadic. His reelection has led to a face-off with his PM, who opposes his intention to sign a new EU trade agreement. The PM sees EU overtures... Read full story »

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