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The Hague Tribunal Prepares Verdict in Hashim Thaci War Crimes Trial

An international tribunal in The Hague is preparing to deliver its verdict in the war crimes case against former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, marking a major stage in the long-running prosecution.
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