Poland celebrates 20th anniversary of first semi-free vote, with Walesa, Havel in focusGDANSK, Poland — European leaders on Thursday hailed Poland’s first semi-free vote as an inspiration for movements that brought down regimes across the Soviet bloc, saying on the election’s 20th anniversary that it helped pave the way for a reunited Europe. US needs time to review Europe missile plan: GatesKRAKOW - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that the Obama administration needs time to review the plans of the previous administration to develop a strategic missile defence shield in Poland and the Czech Republic. US airbase closure not to hit Afghan supplies: NATOKRAKOW - Kyrgyzstan’s decision to close an airbase used by the US to lift supplies to its troops in Afghanistan ‘will have not direct effect’ on NATO, an official said. US airbase closure not to hit Afghan supplies: NATOKRAKOW - Kyrgyzstan’s decision to close an airbase used by the US to lift supplies to its troops in Afghanistan ‘will have not direct effect’ on NATO, an official said. US asks European allies to do more in AfghanistanKRAKOW - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates Thursday asked NATO’s European allies to do more in Afghanistan to balance new US pledge to send in 17,000 additional troops. |