The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was due to start in The Hague today in the absence of Karadzic himself, who faces charges of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in the Bosnian War.
Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic will face war crimes and genocide charges in the International Criminal Tribunal on October 26, the court has announced. He stands accused of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
A French fan who was seriously injured in an attack by supporters of Partizan Belgrade before their team's match against Toulouse on September 17 has died of his injuries in a hospital in the Serbian capital.
In this edition: Germany's Bundestag could be seized by a new breed of pirates; in Ireland, the "no to Lisbon" camp is lobbying hard ahead of a crucial referendum; more about Serbia's EU ambitions.
Serbia's bid to join the EU still faces hurdles. Belgrade, which could formally apply for membership before the end of the year, still has to track down, arrest and send to The Hague those accused of war crimes.
World champions Spain defeated Serbia 85-63 in the European basketball championship final to win their first gold in the competition and avenge their 66-57 defeat to the Serbs in the opening group match of the tournament.
World champions Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the European basketball championship final against Serbia. The win gives Spain, a six-time tournament runner-up, another shot at its first European title on Sunday.
Organisers of a gay pride parade in the Serbian capital of Belgrade called off a planned march Sunday after police informed them they could not guarantee the safety of the marchers.
A few hours before the Europa League match between French side Toulouse and host Partizan Belgrade, two French supporters were hospitalised, one in serious condition, following a clash between fans.
