Serbian Prime Minister murdered

The Serbian Prime Minister, Zoran Djindjic has been murdered.

Initial reports indicate that at lunch time on Wednesday, Mr Djindjic was killed by a sniper in front of government offices in Belgrade.

Mr Djindjic's death is already being described as a major blow to reform in the Balkans. EU leaders have been quick to respond.

In a statement External Relations Commissioner Chris Patten said he was appalled by the murder and described Mr Djindjic as "man of great courage... wh...