Serbia Frees Detained Kosovo Police Officers Amid Tensions

Serbia has released three Kosovo police officers who were detained near the disputed border between the former war foes, but a Serbian negotiator said the trio still faced further legal action. The officers were charged with illegal possession of weapons and explosive devices, and were detained in mid-June. Serbia says the three crossed into the country from Kosovo, while Kosovar authorities insisted they were kidnapped inside Kosovo and transferred to a Serbian prison. The release comes after violent clashes and tensions between the two countries flared anew late last month.