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East Europe: Rancor, relief on missile shield plan

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Sep. 17, 2009
Czechs and Poles expressed rancor and relief Thursday that President Barack Obama had pulled out of plans for a U.S. missile defense shield _ reflecting deep divisions over a proposal that some feared would make them a target for terrorists. NATO's new chief...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa