MPs throw eggs at Kosovo PM Isa Mustafa

Lawmakers pelted Kosovo's Prime Minister with eggs on Tuesday as he addressed Parliament, protesting over a deal with former master Serbia giving greater local powers to minority Serbs in the young Balkan country.

During a speech by Prime Minister Isa Mustafa broadcast live on Kosovo television, several opposition lawmakers suddenly stood and began throwing eggs at him. Mr. Mustafa's bodyguard rushed to shield him with an umbrella.

Parliament Speaker Kadri Veseli halted the session, shouting "Shame, shame, shame!" at the egg-throwing MPs.

Before he was interrupted, Mr. Mustafa defended the deal, saying the newly-created Association of Serb Municipalities would not have executive powers. His opponents say the move threatens to deepen an ethnic divide in Kosovo and have announced protests.