| The U.N. war crimes tribunal on Thursday imposed two defense lawyers on Slobodan Milosevic in an effort to end repeated trial delays and because doctors have warned that representing himself threatens the former Yugoslav strongman's health. The tribunal's judges named British attorneys Steven Kay and Gillian Higgins, until now court observers ensuring fair proceedings, as Milosevic's defense counsels. They will take over the case from Sept. 7 when his first witnesses are due to be called. he former Yugoslav president protested the decision to impose a lawyer on him and said he will appeal. Judges and prosecutors agreed Milosevic could still name a lawyer of his choice - his legal research is being handled by three assistants from Belgrade - and that he could remain actively involved in conducting his defense. "It is plain from the medical reports that the accused is not fit enough to defend himself," said presiding Judge Patrick Robinson. |