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This Week in History: Mafia mozzarella, war in Iraq and a united Germany

Explore how major events between 16 and 22 March were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Nebojsa Pavkovic, Serbian general convicted by UN of war crimes in Kosovo, dies at 79

A former Serbian army chief who was convicted by a U.N. court for war crimes during the war in Kosovo has died

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Why one country believes Tony Blair can bring peace to Gaza

Tony Blair has been propelled to the forefront of US peace efforts for the Israel-Hamas war, a move that highlights his controversial Middle East legacy, particularly his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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From Srebrenica to Gaza, why ‘never again’ keeps failing

Two experts talked to Al Jazeera about how the genocide in Gaza carries echoes of Srebrenica 30 years ago.

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What are Serbia’s protesters demanding, and what’s next?

Protests in Serbia intensify amid growing discontent over the governance of Aleksandar Vucic, in power for 12 years.

Al Jazeera

ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Hamas leader doesn’t mean those accused will face trial anytime soon

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Nov. 21, 2024, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and one leading Hamas official. Those named in the action are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity relating to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by the Palestinian…

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Serbia Court Acquits Ex-spies Jailed For Killing Journalist

A Serbian appeals court acquitted four former intelligence officers jailed for the brutal 1999 murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija, a fierce critic of late strongman Slobodan Milosevic.

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Kosovo remembers 45 people killed in 1999 and denounces Serbia for not apologizing

Hundreds of people have gathered in a village in southern Kosovo to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a mass killing of 45 ethnic Albanians by Serb forces

The Independent UK

Hitler, Burr and Trump: Show trials put the record straight for history but can also provide a powerful platform for the defendant

The trial of Donald Trump on charges that he conspired to undermine the peaceful transition of power will likely be a show trial – but not in the usual sense of the words.

The Conversation

Sentences for Milosevic allies extended in ‘milestone’ ruling

UN judges bring to end the longest-running war crimes prosecution dating back to the Balkan wars.

Al Jazeera

UN court expands war crime sentences of Slobodan Milosevic aides

United Nations appeals judges have significantly expanded the convictions of two allies of late Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic.

The New Daily

UN court beefs up convictions of Milosevic aides in final Yugoslav case

U.N. judges on Wednesday sentenced two former Serbian spymasters who worked for Yugoslav ex-President Slobodan Milosevic to 15 years in jail as it beefed up their initial convictions in the last case before The Hague tribunal dating from the Balkan wars.

Reuters

UN court issuing appeal ruling in long-running trial of 2 Serbs accused of crimes in Balkan wars

Two allies of late Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic convicted of aiding and abetting murder and other crimes committed by Serb paramilitaries in a Bosnian town in 1992 are set to hear the results of their appeal, 20 years after they were first indicted by a United Nations court

The Independent UK

Factbox-Key facts on Kosovo, independent for 15 years from Serbia

Kosovo marked the 15th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia in February this year.

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Serbia's mass shootings prompt national reckoning for war-scarred nation

When a 13-year-old boy last week opened fire on his fellow students in a school in Belgrade, and a day later a man killed people at random in villages south of the Serbian capital, the country came to a standstill

The Independent UK

Serbian press marks unpunished 1999 killing of journalist

Independent Serbian journalists have marked the 24th anniversary of a prominent editor and newspaper publisher's killing

Newcastle Herald

Where's the proof the Supercars sting is worth it for Newcastle?

What we heard was that there appears to be no evidence to prove that Newcastle benefits from Supercars visits

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Watch live: Defence for Kosovo ex-president Thaci makes opening statements in war crimes trial

Watch live as defence lawyers for Hashim Thaci make opening statements on the second day of his trial for alleged war crimes trial at The Hague on Tuesday, 4 April.

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Watch live: Kosovo’s ex-president goes on trial for 1990s war crimes

Watch live as Kosovo's former president goes on trial accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the 1990s.

Reuters

Factbox-A look at past state leaders who faced international justice

Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, considered a hero by compatriots for leading the 1998-99 insurgency against Serbian rule that led to independence, will go on trial on Monday for suspected war crimes during the conflict.

Reuters

Kosovo war crimes court begins trial of ex-guerrilla chief and president Thaci

Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci stands trial at a special court in The Hague on Monday for alleged war crimes during the 1998-99 insurgency that eventually brought independence from Serbia and made him a hero among compatriots.

Reuters

Ex-Kosovo guerrilla chief, president Thaci faces war crimes trial on Monday

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Milošević finally stood trial at The Hague – and Vladimir Putin isn’t above the law either

An indictment doesn’t necessarily lead to an early trial, but the Russian leader should still be suffering sleepless nights, says Steve Crawshaw, former Russia editor at the Independent

The Independent UK

Serbian president criticizes ICC arrest warrant for Putin

Serbia's president says issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin will have negative consequences and will only prolong the war in Ukraine

Reuters

Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin?

Vladimir Putin may not see the inside of a cell in The Hague any time soon, but his war crimes arrest warrant could hurt his ability to travel freely and meet other world leaders, who may feel less inclined to speak to a wanted man.

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