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Love for Clintons Lingers in Kosovo, as Country Awaits US Elections (VOA)

In Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, the name Clinton is ubiquitous.

Bill Clinton Boulevard bisects the city, on which a 10-foot effigy of the former U.S. president, and a giant billboard depicting his smiling face stand. Some Kosovars have even named their sons “Klinton.”

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Yee: Kosovo to combat corruption and organized crime (VOA)

The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary, Hoyt Yee, told Voice of America, that Kosovo needs to be more effective in the fight against organized crime and corruption, in order to facilitate economic development that would prevent irregular migration. Yee also said that special court for war crimes would help Kosovo to gain a better reputation in the international community.

Dacic: This is not the 19th century; Trepca is economic issue (Blic)

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Ivica Dacic said that the dismissal of Serbian minister in the Kosovo government has a negative impact on the continuation of dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, but that the talks in Brussels should be continued.  In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), he recalled that the talks between Belgrade and Pristina were not held for a long time because Pristina government has not been constituted.

Kosovo Miners Stay Deep Underground in Row Over Mine's Fate (VOA)

Hundreds of miners in Kosovo refused to resurface at the end of their shift on Tuesday to protest a government policy reversal on the fate of the mine, which is claimed by the country's former master Serbia. Fearing bankruptcy, Kosovo's new government said last week it would take control of the sprawling Trepca mining complex, but backtracked on Monday following a furious response from Serbia and intense discussions with Western diplomats. Serbia, which does not recognize Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence and claims some 75 percent of Trepca, had warned that any attempt by Pristina t

PM Thaci's Party Claims Victory in Kosovo Poll (VOA)

June 08, 2014 by VOA News The ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo is claiming victory and a likely third term for Prime Minister Hashim Thaci.
Early results from Sunday's parliamentary election give the party 31 percent of the vote while the main opposition Democrat League of Kosovo has 25 percent. A non-partisan exit poll also puts Thaci's party in front. The former guerilla fighter is the only leader Kosovo has had since winning independence from Serbia in 2008. He says a successful election will send

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