Monday, February 18, 2008

Kosovo Declares Independence

In a surprising move the breakaway province and newly proclaimed "Republic of Kosovo" Declared Independence from Serbia after a vote from its assembly. The Declaration was supported by teh United States, England, France and Most of teh European Union. Tensions rose around the world as Albanians and Serbs around the world clashed between celebrations and protests.

Celebrations in the capital of Kosovo Priština were intense, celebrations in Ottawa Canada were among the biggest in North America, although the Canadian government ahs not released its position on the tricky issue as it has its own province Quebec that has a history of wanting its independence.Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly denounced the independence from its close ally Serbia, the world is watching t see what Russia plans to do about the fragile situation.

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