Serbia releases 3 Kosovo police officers whose arrest fueled tensions between the Balkan foes

Jovana Gec, The Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Serbian court on Monday ordered the release of three police officers from Kosovo who were detained earlier this month as tensions escalated between the Balkan foes and following U.S. and European Union demands that they be set free. A court in the central Serbian town of Kraljevo said it was releasing the police officers, who will be allowed to return to Kosovo. The court said in a statement that the three were charged with illegal possession of weapons and explosive devices, and that they will be allowed to remain free…