The International Court of Justice says Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia is legal
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VideoassistentenJuly 22, 2010
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 does not violate international law. +++LM-Rein+++ Serbia's president Boris Tadic spoke out against the ruling, saying his country would never recognize Kosovo's independence and vowing to continue the diplomatic fight. +++LM-Raus+++ The court's decision is non-binding but is likely have implications for other separatist movements around the world.