The death of Slobodan Milosevic abruptly and inconclusively ended his trial for war crimes in Kosovo, but he remained a predominant figure in the trial of six Serb politicians and generals that opened in The Netherlands today.

A top Serb wanted in connection with alleged atrocities in Kosovo was being handed over to the UN war crimes court today.

Defying international pressure, Serbia is refusing to arrest four top suspects wanted by the UN war crimes tribunal.