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# Serbia

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17 arrested over terrorist attack in Sarajevo
A gunman, thought to be part of a conservative Islamic sect, opened fire outside the US embassy in the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina yesterday.
Tickets for Estonia-Ireland game sell out in half an hour
The Estonia captain has described Ireland as a ‘playable opponent’ ahead of their play-off games in November.
Gay pride parade banned in Belgrade, 6 extremists detained
Violence at last year’s gay pride event in Belgrade led authorities to block this year’s parade. There were arrests at a gathering of a far-right group.
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
In tonight’s Fix: The latest from the presidential election campaign; sex toy adverts; The Sopranos; and what Amazon is doing to rival Apple’s iPad.
Serbs clash with NATO forces in Kosovo
A spokesman for NATO says peacekeeping troops opened fire after being attacked with pipebombs.
Spain and Argentina through to Davis Cup final
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won’t be meeting in final of the Davis Cup, after all.
Russia back to winning ways against Serbia
Ireland’s biggest rivals for a spot an automatic qualifying spot at next year’s Euro Championships have returned to winning ways with a friendly victory over Serbia.
Serbia captures last war crimes suspect Goran Hadzic
Hadzic has been on the run for eight years and is sought for atrocities stemming from the Balkan’s War in the 90s.
Nazi war crimes suspect acquitted
Sandor Kepiro, 97, has been acquitted of war crime charges related to the execution of 35 Serbs and Jews in Serbia in 1942.
In pictures: Serbia welcomes home its Wimbledon Champ
An estimated 100,000 people gathered in Belgrade last night for Novak Djokovic’s homecoming party.
War crimes suspect Mladic to boycott court hearing
But what happens if he refuses to attend tomorrow’s war crimes tribunal hearing?
Winehouse cancels part of European tour after Belgrade debacle
A spokesman said she cannot perform to the best of her ability at present. We wonder why?
Watch: Amy Winehouse's shambolic performance in Serbia
The troubled singer was booed off stage in Serbia last night.
Croatia given green light to join EU
After almost six years of negotiations, Croatia has passed an important milestone on the road to EU membership – accession could happen as early as 2013.
Poll: Now Mladic has been brought to justice, should Serbia be allowed to join the EU?
The delivery to the Hague of Ratko Mladic is being welcome by EU leaders. But it is enough to ensure his country’s membership of the EU?
Mladic spends his first night in The Hague in solitary confinement
The former Bosnian Serb military commander has undergone health checks and placed in isolation ahead of his trial for alleged genocide at The Hague.
Mladic facing extradition to the Hague as Serbian court rejects appeal
Serbian prosecutor says suspected war criminal and former general Ratko Mladic will be extradited to The Hague “as soon as possible”.
Mladic seeks to delay extradition - by sending his appeal by post
The Serbian warlord is trying to avoid extradition to The Hague using any means possible – including through ‘snail mail’.
War crimes suspect Ratko Mladic to appeal against extradition to The Hague
The former Bosnian Serb military commander is unlikely to win his appeal with the Serbian government keen to move him on to the Netherlands to stand trial.
Ratko Mladic denies giving order for Srebrenica massacre, says son
Mladic’s son claimed today that “whatever was done in Srebrenica, he has nothing to do with it”.
Belgrade prepares for pro-Mladic protests organised by ultra-nationalist group
Serbian right-wing groups have urged their supporters to attend today’s rally, but Mladic’s lawyer says he has issued an appeal against violence and unrest in his name.
Serbia to target those that protected war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic
The Serbian president has vowed to investigate those who may have colluded with Mladic to keep him from the authorities. Meanwhile, details of how the former army chief lived in hiding have been emerging.
Nine things to know about Ratko Mladic
Some background on one of Europe’s most wanted men, from his father’s death in 1945 to his rise as a Bosnian Serb military leader and later indictment for war crimes.
Ratko Mladic ruled fit to stand trial for war crimes by Serbian judge
The judge has ruled that Mladic can stand trial for war crimes at The Hague in the Netherlands.
The Daily Fix: Thursday
All the day’s news, and the bits and pieces you may have missed…
Ratko Mladic, wanted for the slaughter of 8,000 in Srebrenica, is arrested in Serbia
The war crimes suspect was living as a fugitive in a Serbian village. He will now be extradited to The Hague to stand trial.
Shatter confirms details of Ireland's first visa waiver scheme
Justice minister Alan Shatter announces the 14 countries to which the visa waiver will apply from July 1.
UN court convicts Croatian hero General Gotovina of war crimes
Croatian war veterans and politicians denounce outcome of trial investigating atrocities perpetrated during the Balkan conflict of the early 90s.
16 injured after Serbia fans clash with Italian police
Both fans and police have been hospitalised after last night’s violence in Genoa.
Sickness rules Djokovic out of Davis Cup semi
Serb will not play against Czech Republic today due to gastro-enteritis.
Greek and Serb players riot at World Basketball Champ'ships
Hellenic basketballers get in a chair-heavy ruckus.
Ex-Bosnian leader's extradition request denied
Britain has refused a request to deport Ejup Ganic to Serbia to be tried for war crimes.
Kosovo's independence ruled 'lawful'
But not everyone’s pleased with the UN’s decision.