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Helena senator alleges colleague discriminated against public, bullied fellow lawmaker
Sen. Mary Ann Dunwell, D-Helena, is alleging political and sex discrimination by Sen. Barry Usher, R-Billings area, against members of the public and another Democratic legislator. Dunwell is making the allegations with the Montana Human Rights...

Belgrade, Bozeman and the in-between: Cities hold historic joint meeting
Two mayors, two city managers and 10 city commission and city council members sat down in Belgrade on Monday night to talk about how that city and Bozeman may grow toward each other, and what that might mean for roads, water and life in the...

Huge crowds build as Serbian protesters demand early elections
Tens of thousands of Serbian protesters converged on Belgrade on Saturday to press their demand for early elections after months of student-led strikes. As the hours-long rally began, massive crowds were building, with more streaming into a major...
World AFP Huge crowds build as Serbian protesters demand early elections
Tens of thousands of Serbian protesters converged on Belgrade on Saturday to press their demand for early elections after months of student-led strikes. As the hours-long rally began, massive crowds were building, with more streaming into a major...

Regional Minister Confirms New Hemus Motorway Section and Serbia Link to Open in September
A new 17 km stretch of the Hemus Motorway, as well as a high-speed link connecting Bulgaria to Serbia via the Europe Motorway, will open in September, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov said on Saturday in a national...

EU condemns ‘hatred, violence’ amid Serbia protests
BELGRADE, Serbia – The European Union has strongly condemned “acts of hatred and violence” in Serbia and called for calm days after a massive protest ended in clashes between police and demonstrators. Thousands of protesters have blocked roads in...

Belgrade Court acquits RS Army General for War Crimes against Civilians in Srebrenica
The Higher Court in Belgrade has acquitted former commander of the Drina Corps of the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) Milenko Živanović of charges of war crimes against civilians committed in July 1995 in the Srebrenica safe zone. The court...

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of South Korea
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed co-operation between the UAE and South Korea during a phone call with President Lee Jae-myung. The leaders held talks on joint action across sectors including economy, investment, energy, education,...

Serbian Court Releases Alleged ‘Coup Plotters’ But Protest Roadblocks Continue
A road blockade in front of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade, June 30. Photo: BIRN. Eight students accused of plotting to “overthrow the state” during ongoing protests in Serbia were released on Tuesday, pending trial – but the...

Politico: Lethal Heat Is Europe’s New Climate Reality with Thousands at Risk
Europe is facing a deadly new climate challenge as a severe heatwave grips Southern Europe, pushing temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius and putting thousands of lives at risk over the coming days, according to experts. Southern Europe is...

Serbian students blockade cities after police crackdown
Thousands of students and anti-government demonstrators blocked key roads and intersections across Serbia on June 29 and 30, following violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters during a massive demonstration in the capital on...

Seef to train in Serbia ahead of historic debut
BASKETBALL – THE all-Bahraini Seef 3x3 basketball team are scheduled to depart for Belgrade, Serbia today for an overseas training camp in preparation for their historic debut later this month in the Fiba 3x3 World Tour. The quartet of Sayed...

Support for street protesters in Serbia fading by the day, says Serbian president
BELGRADE, July 4. /TASS/. People in Serbia are growing less and less enthusiastic about the protest movement in the country, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in an interview with the Pink TV channel. "Hold no illusions. Support for...

Serbia And Hungary Warn Of External Moves Against Elected Governments
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić met in Szeged with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and discussed foreign attempts to overthrow elected governments,...

Serbian president thanks top Russian diplomat for support amid unrest in Serbia
BELGRADE, June 30. /TASS/. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed gratitude to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his attentive attitude to the events in Serbia and said that the country will maintain public order lawfully. "I would...

Serbia cracks down on protesters as student-led movement gains momentum
Serbia’s political crisis is intensifying after President Aleksandar Vucic announced further arrests in the wake of a massive anti-government protest that turned violent on June 28. The protest, which marked nearly eight months of persistent...

Europe’s human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption protesters
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Europe’s human rights watchdog Friday expressed concern that Serbian authorities were using excessive force and arbitrary detentions to break up street protests against the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic....

Europe's human rights watchdog concerned over use of force against Serbia anti-corruption...
"I am concerned about the current human rights situation in Serbia, where, despite the assurances I received from the authorities during my visit in April, excessive use of force is being applied to curb demonstrations," O'Flaherty said. Amnesty...

Serbian president vows to restore order to country amid protests
BELGRADE, June 30. /TASS/. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic gave assurances on Monday that the country will restore order and not allow ongoing protests, street blockades, and attacks on police to throw the republic into chaos. "The government...

Vucic, Danish ambassador discuss regional relations, situation in Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received Danish Ambassador to Belgrade Pernille Dahler Kardel on Friday to discuss key geopolitical affairs, relations in the region and the situation in Serbia. "Advancement of political dialogue,...