Illness keeps Milosevic from trial

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The challenge of defending himself against scores of war crimes charges took its toll on Slobodan Milosevic, who was too exhausted to appear in court Friday.

The former Yugoslav president, who is 61, required medical attention at the U.N. detention center outside The Hague, and his trial was adjourned until Monday.

Presiding Judge Richard May asked the prosecution and the "friends of the court" assigned to ensure a fair trial to submit proposals for speeding up the trial, which appears likely to go on for two years.

A spokesman for the U.N. tribunal said the three judges were concerned about repeated delays and the strain on Milosevic.

Spokesman Jim Landale said the defendant was expected to recover and appear in court Monday. The trial was disrupted in April and June for several weeks due to Milosevic's health.