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Kosovo remains without a functioning parliament seven months after elections, as Prime Minister Kurti refuses to accept a Serb minority deputy speaker, leading to US suspension of strategic dialogue. The deadlock hampers government formation and ongoing Serbia normalization talks.
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As the UN turns 80, it struggles with record-breaking meetings, lengthy reports, and funding cuts. Meanwhile, the US pushes for a reformed global asylum system, citing abuse and fraud, amid rising tensions over immigration policies and international cooperation.
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Kosovo's parliament elected a Serb deputy speaker, Nenad Rasic, ending months of political deadlock. The move follows the full formation of Kosovo's government and a Serb-run plebiscite in Republika Srpska. The election aims to stabilize Kosovo's political landscape amid ongoing ethnic tensions and regional disputes.
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Former Serbian military leader Pavkovic, aged 79, died in Belgrade less than a month after being released from Finnish prison where he served 22 years for atrocities during the 1998-99 Kosovo conflict. He commanded Yugoslav forces during the crackdown on ethnic Albanians, with over 13,000 deaths. Despite his conviction, he was regarded as a hero in Serbia.
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Bosnian Serb regional elections on November 23 resulted in Sinisa Karan winning 50.89% of the vote, replacing Milorad Dodik after his removal from office. The vote, amid allegations of irregularities and regional instability, tests Dodik's influence and the region's separatist ambitions. Results are provisional, with final validation pending.