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Thousands Rally in Serbia Against Populist Leader Vucic

DUSAN STOJANOVIC / The Associated Press Apr 13, 2019 Riot police are deployed inside the parliament in Belgrade amid fears the opposition protesters might try to storm the building. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Serbia President Vows to Defend Law and Order Amid Protests

DUSAN STOJANOVIC / The Associated Press Mar 17, 2019 Those opposed to Aleksandar Vucic's autocratic rule gather at the presidency building a day after storming the national TV station in Belgrade. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Serbia Prime Minister-Designate to Head Pro-Russia Government

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press Jun 28, 2017 With her early Cabinet picks, Ana Brnabic sends a strong message about her alliances with other nations. She also has made headlines as Serbia's first female and first openly gay leader. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Russia Stands With Serbia

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2008 Russia and the US are picking sides in the conflict over Kosovo's bid for independence from Serbia Washington's support of Kosovo led to last week's protest outside the U Embassy in Belgrade, and now Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who may well be next to lead Russia, has reaffirmed that his country will stand behind Serbia Medvedev commented Monday during a visit to Belgrade. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protesters Set Fire to U.S. Embassy in Belgrade

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2008 A demonstration of about 150,000 people near the American Embassy in Belgrade turned riotous Thursday when protesters opposed to Kosovo's bid for independence from Serbia stormed the embassy and set fire to its façade. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )