US calls for fraud probe on Kosovo poll

THE United States has welcomed the holding of the first elections in Kosovo since its 2008 declaration of independence, but urged authorities to address fraud accusations.

“The US urges the Kosovo elections commission to address the few serious irregularities that did occur,” State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.

Prime Minister Hasim Thaci has claimed victory in the vote, Kosovo’s first since independence. But he is not thought likely to win the election outright.