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Belgrade: The DSS spokesman Andreja Mladenovic yesterday called on President Boris Tadic to issue a public apology and withdraw his threatening comments made to NS official Miroslav Markicevic during consultations.

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rosemary DiCarlo, who was in Pristina meeting with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, revealed that U.S. is negotiating over its role in the EU’s Kosovo mission (EULEX).

Belgrade: Serbian President Boris Tadic stated yesterday after the cabinet consultations today that no party or coalition has the necessary majority to form a new government.

Yves de Kermabon, the EULEX Chief yesterday stated that UNMIK will not be able to be “the main player” in Kosovo for much longer.

Belgrade: Acting in response to the Czech Republic’s recognition of Kosovo’s unilateral independence, the Serbian Foreign Ministry yesterday recalled Serbia’s ambassador to the Czech Republic.

Belgrade: Group of 48 Serbs serving in the Kosovo Customs Service yesterday tendered their resignations in protest against the unilateral declaration of Kosovo independence.

Belgrade: The Serbian Foreign Minister - Vuk Jeremic has called on the UN Security Council to discipline UNMIK Political Director Jolio Nagele for allwing Kosovo Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni to speak at the South-East Europe Cooperation Process summit.

Belgrade: According to the Serbian Constitution, the first session of parliament must take place within the next 30 days, after the official election results have been published.

Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry yesterday sent strong warning against any transfer of UNMIK’s authority to the EU mission, saying it would contravene international law.

Washington: According to the White House officials, the U.S. President George Bush is out to appoint Tina Kaidanow as the first U.S. ambassador to Kosovo.