Kosovo Elects A New President And Prime Minister

Newly chosen Kosovo president Behgjet Pacolli (center). Photo: REUTERS

Kosovo Elects Controversial Millionaire as New President -- Voice of America

Kosovo has chosen millionaire tycoon Behgjet Pacolli as its new president. Mr. Pacolli is the nation's second president since it declared its independence from Serbia in 2008.

Mr. Pacolli received 62 ballots on a third round of voting after having failed to garner enough support in two earlier rounds. Only 67 lawmakers were present by the third attempt, as most opposition members walked out of parliament to protest Mr. Pacolli's nomination

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