Kosovo government falls after no-confidence vote

By Talha Ozturk

BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) - Kosovo’s government collapsed on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence.

A three-hour debate in Pristina -- called by several opposition parties -- ended with a 78-25 majority against the government.

Kosovo will likely face early elections on June 25.

The former Serbian province of nearly 1.8 million people is recognized by over 100 countries, including the U.S., Britain, France, Germany and Turkey.

Russia and China are among the other countries which have not yet recognized Kosovo’s independence.