The International Court of Justice says Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia is legal

The International Court of Justice in The Hague has ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 does not violate international law. +++LM-Rein+++ Serbia's president Boris Tadic spoke out against the ruling, saying his country would never recognize Kosovo's independence and vowing to continue the diplomatic fight. +++LM-Raus+++ The court's decision is non-binding but is likely have implications for other separatist movements around the world.