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Reports: PM says Kosovo to declare independence Sunday

Kosovo will declare independence from Serbia on Sunday, Kosovar prime minister Hashim Thaci has said, according to agency reports.

Kosovo celebrates amid Serb protests

Fireworks lit the skies and crowds filled the streets of Kosovo's capital Sunday after the territory's parliament declared independence from Serbia, a move backed by many Western governments, but which Serbia and Russia bitterly oppose.

Time.com: Joy in Kosovo, Anger in Serbia

Celebration over independence in the Kosovar capital of Pristina is matched by anger and gloom in Belgrade

Kosovo promises protection for minorities

Kosovo's prime minister vowed Friday that the rights of minorities will be protected after the province declares independence, but stopped short of naming a date for the announcement.

Kosovo independence 'within days'

The province of Kosovo plans to declare its independence from Serbia within days, the province's prime minister said Wednesday.

EU prepares for Kosovo independence

A European Union official said Monday it is "likely" the union will authorize a "security and justice" force for Kosovo this week, ahead of an expected declaration of independence by the state's newly elected leader.

Serb vote signals shift to the West

European Union diplomats are highly relieved that Boris Tadic, the incumbent and leader of the Serbian Democratic Party has repeated his 2004 triumph over Tomislav Nikolic, once again overturning his rival's first round lead in the final vote.

PM chases Kosovo dream

Kosovo's assembly Wednesday approved new Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and a coalition government that strongly backs independence from Serbia.

Time.com: "Independence is a Done Deal"

Kosovo's likely next prime minister tells TIME that his state's independence from Serbia is no longer a matter of if, but when

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