World News Kosovo claim to statehood 'legal'

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The United Nations' highest court has ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence was legal, dealing a blow to Serbia, which vowed never to accept its former province as a separate state and warned that the ruling could embolden separatist movements around the world.

Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci hailed the ruling July 22 as a "historic victory" and "the best possible answer for the entire world," while Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni said outside the International Court of Justice: "My message to the government of Serbia is 'Come and talk to us.' "

A tiny patch of the Balkans with a population of 2 million, Kosovo declared independence in February 2008 after years of fruitless talks with Belgrade about its desire to break away. (AP)

国際司法裁、「コソボ独立は合法」

国際司法裁判所は7月22日、セルビアの自治州だったコソボが2008年に独立を宣言したことについて、国際法に違反しないとの判断を示した。

Shukan ST: August 6, 2010

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