The Hague Tribunal Descends Into Chaos As Mladić Is Removed

The tribunal of Bosnian-Serb General Ratko Mladić descended into chaos when the alleged war criminal refused to follow the tribunal’s procedures and, protesting loudly, he was forcibly removed from the courtroom.

His earlier request to delay entering a plea was denied, as Mladić requested that two new attornees attend his trial: a military lawyer and a Russian attorney. He went on to reject his current representative.

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Serbia’s President Tadic and Crown Prince Alexander II Praise Wimbledon Win

Flags, fireworks and fanfares erupted across Serbia to mark the moment when Novak Djoković raised the iconic trophy as Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champion 2011. 

The country had come to a virtual standstill as even the most fair-weather sports fan sat on the edge of their seat in front of TVs in homes, bars and cafes to watch the Serb’s first Wimbledon Final against the defending champion Rafeal Nadal.

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Royal Approval For Novak Đoković As He Enters Wimbledon History

Novak Đoković has been granted royal approval as he prepares for an epic centre court clash with Spain’s Rafael Nadal to claim the top title in tennis, the Wimbledon Men’s Championship. 

Like millions across the world, Serbia’s Crown Prince Alexander is likely to be glued to the TV on Sunday, watching the newly-crowned World’s Number One challenge current champ Rafa.

The 24-year-old sports ace has performed at the top of his game all season, clocking up a marathon 43-match unbeaten streak and steadily winning his way to his first Wimbledon Final. 

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Wannabe Magazine: From Community Project To Publishing Phenomenon

An online fashion and lifestyle magazine in Serbia is turning the publishing world on its head and picking up readers and awards in doing so. Fuelled by a focussed use of social media and sheer creative spark, Wannabe Magazine has become a publishing phenomenon that is shaking up a storm, less than a year into its existence.

Wannabe Magazine is an innovative community publishing project based in Belgrade. Set up in September 2010, the online magazine has a team of more than 100 young writers, designers and photographers, fronted by the charismatic media mastermind Lazar Stojkovic and his co-founders Nina Fićović (fashion editor) and Nađa Jokanović (editor-in-chief). The three of them bootstrapped the project and they are yet to see any money in return.

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