what thought it is in belgrade now say and what we now expect is that they have left this decision. about whether of course all can be a sovereign state or not an independent state is left to the general assembly of

claim by serbia is non-binding because of his ethnic albanian majority declared independence from belgrade in february two thousand and eight after un brokered negotiations failed the us and most european nations recognize the move but serbia backed by russia and china called it a violation of its territorial integrity because of a previously been administered by the un following the nato bombing campaign against serbia in one thousand nine hundred nine when i'm now joined by. a foreign policy at a serbian public t.v. thanks very much indeed for joining us now that the hague ruling has no legal power so just how important is this. well what happened in the hague today it was very interesting because the court actually decided that the scope of their decision is much narrower than we thought. we saw this question as a question on whether costs or can be a sovereign state or not or whether it can bridge the sovereignty of serbia and the court decided that they will only give their opinion advisory opinion on the piece of paper that was drafted by a group of people sitting in the assembly of

since then, belgrade has been attempting to prosecute him on serbian soil. though world has been to focus on the other side. he has seen. he has been seen as a key figure to address that balance. the whole affair had very strange relations between bosnia and serbia, with the bosnian government say that he had only ever protected his country from serbian aggression. the moslem member of bosnia's tripod presidency passed whether the verdict would allow the relationship between the two countries improve. >> i am glad that the justice has been served. as for the relations, if we respect each other, then there will be good relations. >> serbia has pledged to launch an official appeal. this is the third tribunal that has cleared the former bosnian leader of these charges, but belgrade remains defiant in its pursuit of him. >> football authorities in argentina confirm that his country club be renewed. argentina is one of the favorites to win this month. in the u.k., a con man who claims he was selling the ritz hotel in london has been jailed for five years. anthony

we have this from belgrade. >> it was the most important moment since they were declared independent, the first time an international body declared its opinion on whether the succession was lawful. many expected a halfway judgment. in the end, it was much more clear-cut. >> there is no applicable prohibition. accordingly, it concludes that the declaration of independence did not violate international law. secession was greeted with delight by the majority ethnic albanian population, but it was not sanctioned by the u.n. security council due to opposition from china and russia. the international court of justice has rejected it was a violation of international law. this prompts kosovo to hope those who have not recognize its to do so. spain, greece, romania, cyprus, and slovakia have refused to recognize kosovo. they and others feared that this will inspire secessionist movements -- groups in the south of the basques in spain, ossetia, and others saying if kosovo managed it, why not us? the war ended with an nato bombing campaign to force belgrade to withdraw troops from the southern p

what thought it is in belgrade now say and what we now expect is that they have left this decision. about whether of course all can be a sovereign state or not an independent state is left to the general assembly of the united nations and indeed i think that it is certain that the serbian authorities will now ask the question and refer the question to the. general assembly and the debate will continue there and it will be the decision all the general assembly that will change more things than this ruling which isn't unimportant but it says less than we thought it would. are now deciding about their own lives and it is their free will i'm not the spokes person of the government government but what i've heard from our government seems to me as if serbia does not want to rule over. and decide about their lives it only wants a minimum of sovereignty over the territory recognize the sovereignty that does not imply serbian right to actually run the daily lives of course of all being aeons and serbia head in the past several different proposals on how to resolve this all of which were very

ever since belgrade has been determined to try him on serbian soil. serbia felt war crimes committed against serbs have been forgotten and the world was too focused on the other side. he is seen as a key figure in the thames to redress that balance. this had strained relations between bosnia and serbia, with the government saying he only protect his country from protection. he was asked whether the verdict would allow the relationship to improve. >> i said i am glad justice has been served. as for relations, if we respect each other it then there will be good relations. >> serbia pledged to launch an official appeal. belgrade remains defiant in its attempt to pursue him in. >> [unintelligible] they are synonymous with spain, but on wednesday one region will decide whether to outlaw bullfighting. it will not just be a verdict on animal rights but also on the cultural community. he may find some of the report distressing. >> a moment of silence for the animals slaughtered in the bullring. animal rights activists will not hold up with traditionist over b

the foreign minister says he now wants contact with belgrade. >> there is no alternative but working together. this is the best way to go. >> kosovo is economically weak, with high unemployment and a devastated infrastructure, but it has just scored a major diplomatic victory. bbc news, belgrade. >> the prime minister of pakistan has extended the term of the army chief of staff by three years in a move he says will preserve continuity in the fight against islamist militants. the general, appointed by the former president, was due to retire in november. he is respected but domestically and internationally. southern china has been battered by the second-in less than a week. it brought winds of more than 120 kilometers an hour. recent flooding and landslides across southern and central china have killed at least 700 people with hundreds more missing. you are watching "bbc world news." still to come -- can they take the stress? banks are in europe are being assessed as to how they will cope with a new recession. a british far-right politician has been barred from attending a garden bothe

that cost of a unit that declaration of independence from serbia did not break international law belgrade says it rejects the non-binding decision will serve you claim that cost of a session in february two thousand and eight violated its territorial integrity un's highest court in the hague said there is no article which prevents declarations of sovereignty belgrade says the court hasn't said anything about the legality of kosovo as an independent state of the u.s. many countries have praised meanwhile moscow says the decision sets a dangerous precedent that it still wants bilateral talks between. to resolve their differences journalist and historian it says because decision is unjust. it's pretty much a death sentence for international law this is a textbook case of. a clear violation of both the un resolution twelve forty four and all the accepted norms of international law i honestly was expecting a more nuanced decision along the lines of it was illegal but it doesn't matter i quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such a directly pro-american position to be perfectly h

court in the hague said that there is no want to call which prevents declarations of sovereignty belgrade argues the court only focused on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of course as an independent state however the us and many countries have praised the ruling. says the decision sets a dangerous precedent and still wants bilateral talks between serbia and kosovo to resolve their differences journalist and historian knowledge says the court's decision is unjust. it's pretty much a death sentence for international law this is a textbook case of. clear violation of both the un resolution twelve forty four and all the accepted norms of international law. honestly was expecting a more nuanced decision along the lines of it was illegal but it doesn't matter. quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such a directly pro-american position to be perfectly honest kosovo is a much independent does manchukuo order vichy france was in world war two it's a puppet state it suffers from and democrat abuses of power is its government structure can be best described as a or

affairs that it's a soviet state television boy on the board of coach says the next step is for belgrade to bring the court's verdict up at the un general assembly. it will be the decision of the general assembly that will change more things than this ruling which isn't unimportant but it says less than we thought it would cost of. deciding about their own lives and it is their free will i'm not the spokes person of the government government but what i've heard from from our government seems to me as if serbia does not want to rule over. and decide their lives all he wants a minimum of sovereignty over that area three recognize the sovereignty does not imply serbian right to actually run the daily lives of course of all binion's and serbia head in the past several different proposals on how to resolve this all of which were very quickly rejected by the big powers except for four for russia and china and there wasn't much room for for serbia to cooperate there and you go see. it is nearly ten minutes past the hour here in the russian capital you are with r t now a court hearing has taken

the new moscow says it won't affect its stance and who wants dialogue between serbia and kosovo belgrade argues the court only focused on the declaration said nothing about the gallatin because of the pending state. claims that peace assessment program two thousand and eight by late it's prudent to disperse to step up its diplomatic efforts to stop countries recognize of course of a journalist and historian. says the court's decision is unjust i quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such a directly pro-american position to be perfectly honest what course always a much independent does manchukuo or vichy france was in world war two it's a puppet state it suffers from endemic corruption abuses of power in government structure can be best described as a organized crime is not a state in any way shape or form just because the us state department says it is it doesn't mean it is. on the hague's opinion on the cost of a spot reaction from two other states seeking recognition of president and south asserter say the court's decision confirms the double standards of western countri

justice has ruled that because of a unilateral declaration of independence from serbia was legal belgrade says it rejects the non-binding decision so be it claimed that the cause of a session in february of two thousand and eight violated his territorial integrity the un's highest court in the hague said there is no article which prevents declarations of sovereignty but belgrade argues the court only focused on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of course of our as an independent state however the us and many e.u. countries have praised the ruling the law moscow says the decision sets a dangerous precedent and still wants bilateral talks between serbia and kosovo to resolve their differences now joining me live in the studio to discuss this further is independent political analyst of light emitted good to see you sir so the u.n. court has ruled legal only the declaration of independence but there was no mention of whether it is actually actual status is within the international law what do you think that is it's a simple tricky game of the u.s. court of justice. buoying w

. >> serbia brought the case to court and belgrade had hoped for a different outcome. even though the ruling is non- binding, it has major political implications. it could pave the way for closer vote to be recognized by even more countries. >> the court considers that it contains no application of this. accordingly, concludes the declaration of independence on the 17th of february, 2008, does not violate international law. >> kovo's government is hoping to turn the page. >> i expect serbia to talk with us on many issues of mutual interest. >> the serbian government has said it will never recognize the independence of its former province. >>> the german foreign minister westerwelle has welcomed the ruling, calling for cooperation between serbia and kosovo, making the remarks on the fringes of the african union summit. this is the first time a german foreign minister has addressed the event. westerwelle also called for a permanent seat for africa on the u.n. security council. he said it would respect -- it would reflect the continent's growing insignificance. >>> venezu

. >> our balkans correspondent is in belgrade gauge reaction. >> official reaction has come from thatjeopardy war crimes prosecutor you told me he was disappointed --. the serbian war crimes prosecutor and he told me that he was disappointed. bosnia is mainly seen as a victim of the balkan wars of the 1990's. this is not necessarily up held by the facts. serbia has been behind this case. the chief for crimes prosecutor has been in london to personally oversee proceedings. the reason for that runs deep. serbia feels that war crimes committed against the serbs had been largely forgotten but the world has been too focused on the other side. it seems that serbia's hopes of trying -- on serbian soil has been thwarted. >> in china, authorities are saying that flood waters will peak at the three gorges dam within the next 24 hours. there's torrential rains further up the river. more is expected in parts of southern china. the floods have left seven had 50 people dead. >> since sunday night, they have been pumping extra water into the dam. they need the lower water levels before the latest fl

part of some belgrade one their respective ties that will return legs of these ties will be played next week. while in south america it is the semi final stage of the copula bit to do right now thank you to the on ice scoring the sixty eighth minute goal to give his side one victory over the liberal side sipe in the first leg last night and played. by stadium next i will swear diego maradona says he feels pretty straight after his contract as argentina coach was not renewed maradona claiming the argentina football association president. had lied to him about his future alleging after their world cup quarter final defeat to germany had told him he wanted to stay on as coach however hard on his insistence on keeping his entire backroom staff did not please the f.a. and they voted not to renew his contract or a donor also said national team director. had worked in the shadow. told reporters he calls prime his twenty month stint in charge. said let this stage continue with this little late with a clear conscience that it puts almost certain to it's time to. fill as in argentina so. russia c

part of some belgrade one their respective ties that will return legs of these ties will be played next week. while in south america it is the semi final stage of the copula bit to do with national security feel ya know school in the sixty eighth minute goal to give his side one victory over fellow abridging inside sipe in the first leg last night didn't like who played inside the room by stadium next. elsewhere diego maradona says he feels betrayed after his contract as argentina coach was not renewed maradona claiming the argentina football association president jr. had lied to him about his future after their world cup quarter final defeat to germany how told him he wanted maradona to stay on his coach however dollars insistence on keeping his entire backroom staff did not please the f.a. and his belief that is why they voted not to renew his contract maradona also said national team director college had worked in the shadows to oust him but told reporters he was proud of his twenty month stint in charge. only said look at this stage i can't continue with this relate with a clear con

celtic with some three nil away to portuguese side sporting braga ball rose balls and parties and belgrade won their respective ties to return legs of all the games you see here to play next week. meanwhile english johns manchester united have been given a boost in their build up to the fast approaching domestic season after their young players sean in a five two win over america's major league soccer all styles and their last game in the usa eighteen year old striker federico my keda lit up the scoreboard twice scoring white after the kick off and then twelve minutes later the all american side did come back after the restart both brian ching and conceded two more goals darren gibson. stoppable free kick tom cleverley his men much for two defenders just three minutes later and a less superstar landon donovan came in as a substitute he's given huge ovation that fails to make an impact his new signing have the numbers chipped in the last of united's five goals that doing sario at a late consolation for the hosts so it finished five to the way of united's next travel to mexico ryan giggs lav

three nil their way to portuguese side sporting braga will basel russian balls and parties down belgrade won their respective ties their ten legs all of all these ties you see cable we play next week. now tonight russian side f.c. sabir will get their first taste of european football taking on pollen in the soul in the third qualifying round of the europa league in siberia ego chris shank is promoted to the russian premier league last season and then he got them to the russian cup final they lost against any but it's still in them a shot at the europa league the cypriots are also new to the european stage of the first leg take texeira kicks off rather nervous and base this evening. liverpool also in action third qualifying round a new manager roy orbison is hoping to get his reign off to winning start in macedonia when his side take on a botany keep but despite liverpool being firm favorites hodgson says it's a tough tough it's a coup. at the store and we live all the more difficult situation of the world four of us. coming to school to. call for. the good of poem. having lived chose to

some three nil away to portuguese side sporting braga while basel russian bald and part of some belgrade won their respective ties the return legs of all the ties you see here will be play next week. another football nice day america on a says he feels betrayed after his contract is argentina coach was not renewed maradona claiming the argentina football association president hugo graham had lied to him about his future alleging after the world cup quarter final defeat to germany ground zero and i had told him he wanted marriage donna to stay on this coach however marathoners insistence on keeping his entire backroom staff did not please the day and it's believed that's why did not through his contract marathoner also said national team darren. to college but lardo had worked in the shadows timestamp and told reporters he was proud of his twenty month stint in charge. them and. said look at this stage i can't continue with this to risk but to live with a clear conscience that it puts all of myself in suits and tempted to the pride and honor that i fill as in argentina and that's all in t

praised the move toward its dangerous precedent and still wants dialogue between serbia and kosovo belgrade argues the court only focused on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of cause of as an independent state so be it claims because of a secession in february two thousand and eight violated its territorial integrity and has pledged to step up its diplomatic efforts to stop more countries recognizing it journalist and historian and the boy should knowledge says there are several reasons why because of iraq and not be called an independent state. it's pretty much a death sentence for international law this is a textbook case of. a clear violation of both the un resolution twelve forty four and all the accepted norms of international law. honestly was expecting a more nuanced decision along the lines of it was illegal but it doesn't matter i quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such a directly pro-american position to be perfectly honest kosovo is a as much independent does manchukuo or a vichy france was in world war two it's a puppet state and it suffers f

from moscow says it sets a dangerous precedent and still wants dialogue between serbia and kosovo belgrade argues the court only focuses on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of kosovo as an independent state serbia claims that its succession in february two thousand and eight violated its international integrity has pledged to step up diplomatic efforts to stop more countries recognizing possible balkans expert market gas exposure to see says the court made the decision it wanted to make and ignored the main question. this ruling by the i.c.j. appears to be an attempt to avoid the real question asked by the general assembly. judges from the nato countries of people trying to stream to a question they prefer to get to ask in order to get the answer yes and. when i asked was whether the people who wrote the declaration had the right to write the declaration and that's the question not the question the general assembly really wanted answered as to whether you know lateral secession is legal under international law. while the eggs opinion on kosovo spot reaction from two othe

has ruled that kosovo's declaration of independence from serbia two thousand and eight was illegal belgrade says it will never recognize the breakaway state to step up to take efforts. terrorists cut a power plant in the russian move caucuses this week two gods were killed as militant government set off all explosives.

declaration of independence from serbia the region's ethnic albanian majority declared independence from belgrade in february two thousand and eight after un broke it because the ations failed what the us and most european nations recognized that serbia backed by russia and china called it a violation of its territorial integrity because fo had previously been administered by the un following the nascent bombing campaign against serbia in one thousand nine hundred nine some believe that this decision at the hague while not legally binding could provoke instability in other parts of the world. well let's be clear this isn't merely an issue. that has local implications huge international implications because here you have reporting in fact a non europe you know bombing its way into sovereign state in the balkans for the republic of yugoslavia at that time and subsequently as a result of it. and label for fashion to explain and the united states in fact was the very first country to recognize its course when it's clearly what they want to control this country if the international court of justice. a

call to casillas declaration of independence was serbia in two thousand and eight was legal for belgrade says it will never recognize the breakaway state writing to step up diplomatic efforts. terrorists struck in the russian north caucasus this week two guards were killed as militant gunmen set off for explosives. and research is grounded on the big drug firms that international aids conference in vienna questioning studies into the spread of the disease and use pharmaceutical johnson putting profits before treatment. for these invest in fifteen minutes time up next it's a sports update with you. if your company this is sports today i mean these are headlines nice and easy seventy maintain their hefty advantage off the top of the russian premier league table after a dominant display i can trust. devils deal the n.h.l. players' union confirmed they will appeal the league's decision not to confirm ilya kovalchuk trix proposed seventeen year contract with new jersey. champions dethroned there will be no box to try nations title for south africa after the world cup holders suffered their th

was legal if the hague sides with serbia it may force cos will back to the negotiating table with belgrade the region you know laterally declared independence from serbia in february two thousand and eight after un brokered the go she's failed balkans expert cover law that says its independence is declared it will provoke no instability around the world. well let's be quite clear this isn't merely a nice. local implications this is huge international implications because here you have a pouring power in fact a non european power bombing its way into a sovereign state in the balkans the federal republic of yugoslavia at the time and subsequently as a result of its occupation and mabel first session took takes place and the united states in fact was the very first country to recognize crossable it's clearly that they want to control this country if the international court of justice requires this as the league or and we have all these countries still sticking with. recognition of this situation i'm talking about most of the european union countries and above all the united states. might is r

claim by serbia is non-binding because of his ethnic albanian majority declared independence from belgrade in february two thousand and eight after un brokered negotiations failed us the most european nations recognize the move backed by russia and china called it a violation of its territorial integrity because of the had previously been administered by the un following the nato bombing campaign against serbia in one thousand nine hundred nine journalist and historian the boy should manage says the takes decision is biased. it's pretty much a death sentence for international law this is a textbook case of a clear violation of both the un resolution twelve forty four and all the accepted norms of international law. honestly was expecting a more nuanced decision along the lines of it was illegal but it doesn't matter i quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such a directly. pro-american position to be perfectly honest kosovo is a much independent does manchukuo vichy france was in world war two it's a puppet state it suffers from endemic corruption abuses of power in its gover

move but moscow says it won't affect it stands and still wants dialogue between serbia and kosovo belgrade argues the court only focused on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of calls of a as an independent state claims that the succession in february of two thousand and eight violated its territorial integrity and has pledged to step up its diplomatic efforts to stop more countries recognizing cause of journalist and historian no voice of knowledge says the court's decision is unjust. i quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such are directly pro-american position to be perfectly honest what course always a much independent does manchukuo or vichy france was in world war two it's a puppet state and it suffers from endemic corruption abuses of power in its government structure can be best described as organized crime it is not a state in any way shape or form just because the us state department says it is it doesn't mean it is. well the hague's opinion on cause a vast reaction from two other states seeking recognition abkhazia and south a set you say the cou

moscow says that it says a dangerous precedent and still wants dialogue between serbia and kosovo belgrade argues the court only focus on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of possible as an independent state serbia claims that its accession in february two thousand holds the following to its territorial integrity and has pledged to step up its. different mattick efforts to stop more countries from recognizing kossovo balkans expert marco gas it says the court made the decision it wanted to make and ignored the main question. the ruling by the i.c.j. appears to be an attempt to avoid the real question asked by the general assembly. of the nato country the pace of change history into a question i prefer to get over to get the answer yes the question i asked was whether the people who wrote the declaration had the right to write the declaration and about the question they also not the question of the general assembly really wanted so as to whether you know electoral secession is legal under international law. now the hague's opinion on kossovo has sparked a reaction from two

ruled that kosovars declaration of independence from serbia in two thousand and eight was legal but belgrade says it will never recognize the breakaway state pension to step up diplomatic efforts. terrorists struck at a power plant in the russian north caucuses this week two guards were killed as militant gunman set off for explosives. and research grounded on the big drug international aids conference in vienna there questioning studies into the spread of the disease accused on the seat johnson putting profit before treatment. more news in this ten fifteen minutes time up next though it's a sports update. but it's seemingly petersburg's finest in the russian play really isn't it yeah they're absolutely flying right there at the top of the league it's not even halfway through the league so far and they're looking like very very good for a title win more in the coming. if your company this is sports today i mean these are headlines nice and easy said maintain their hefty advantage off the top of the russian premier league table after a dominant display against ross golf. devil's deal the n.h.

hague said on thursday the declaration of sovereignty had not violated any international law but belgrade argues the court only focused on the declaration and said nothing about the legality of cause of our as an independent state so your claims that cause of a session in february two thousand and eight violated its territorial integrity and journalist and historian of knowledge has listed a number of reasons why because of our cannot be called an independent state. it's pretty much a death sentence for international law this is a. textbook case of. a clear violation of both the un resolution twelve forty four and all the accepted norms of international law. on asli was expecting a more nuanced decision along the lines of it was illegal but it doesn't matter i quite honestly didn't expect the world court to take such a directly pro-american position to be perfectly honest kosovo is a much independent does manchukuo vichy france was in world war two it's a puppet state it suffers from and democrat abuses of power is its government structure can be best described as a organized crime it is

the cost of this declaration of independence from serbia in two thousand and eight was legal for belgrade says it will never recognize the breakaway states pledging to step up diplomatic efforts. terrorists struck a power plant in the russian north caucuses this week to god's work.