US and Czechs agree missile shield deal

The United States and the Czech Republic today signed an initial agreement to base a US missile shield in Eastern Europe.

US and Czechs agree missile shield deal
Tue, 08 Jul, 2008 - 17:30

The United States and the Czech Republic today signed an initial agreement to base a US missile shield in Eastern Europe.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the shield is a good deal for the Czech Republic and for Poland, where the US hopes to place another part of the system, although Warsaw has yet to agree.

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