Kosovo declares independence

Ethnic Albanians display Kosovo and Switzerland flags in Lausanne February 17, 2008. Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci summoned parliament on Sunday to a special session that voted and declared the province's independence from Serbia. [Agencies]

Kosovo Albanians celebrate in the centre of Pristina February 17, 2008. [Agencies]

A Serbian policeman blocks protesters who approach the U.S.embassy during a protest in Belgrade February 17, 2008. [Agencies]