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- 2+2 talks resurrect Russia-US tensions over antimissile bases
- Bueno on Soccer: For US mission accomplished
- Czechs can do more than clear snow at radar
Philippine shares outlook – Higher on Wall St gain improved Bear…
Forbes – Mar 24, 2008
9 billion pesos for debt refinancing and possible strategic acquisitions. The final offer size will be announced on April 4 and will run from April 10 to 17 with listing of the shares on the local bourse tentatively set for April 25. International Container Terminal Services Inc said Monday that a strike has adversely affected operations at its terminal in Gdynia Poland. The company said workers at its terminal in Poland had declared a strike effective March 20 because of a deadlock in 2008 salary negotiations. It said its subsidiary in Poland Baltic Container Terminal will continue with its efforts to find a fair solution to the impasse. 68 pesos) rocel.
Attorney General’s office to look at town’s books
theunionleader.com – Mar 24, 2008
After winning in court the Coalition began looking at the tax records and discovered a number of inconsistencies. The board of selectmen decided to launch an investigation hiring Annette Poland a distant relative of Hines to audit the books and Hines resigned as tax collector. At town meeting on March 11 Poland delivered the initial findings of the audit to the 70-member audience. She said that there were 27 landowners with outstanding tax bills some dating back to 2000 totally $175000. Individual amounts owed range from $17 to $51000. Poland also said there were a number of bookkeeping errors and discrepancies. At least $43000 in collected tax money could not be accounted for… She said that there were 27 landowners with outstanding tax bills some dating back to 2000 totally $175000. Individual amounts owed range from $17 to $51000. Poland also said there were a number of bookkeeping errors and discrepancies. At least $43000 in collected tax money could not be accounted for. Since Poland’s initial report some of those funds have been located according to Board of Selectmen Chairman Tom Carlson. However last week the Attorney General’s office made it clear that they wanted to be involved in the investigation Carlson said. n Friday night the board met in an emergency session and voted to refer the case along with all relevant information to the Attorney General.
2+2 talks resurrect Russia-US tensions over antimissile bases
People's Daily nline – Mar 24, 2008
side delivered proposals on confidence measures which the presence of Russian officers at missile shield facilities in the Czech Republic and Poland blocking the radar to prevent it from being targeted at Russia; and to ascertain that interceptor missiles are not silo-based. Last year both Poland and the Czech Republic dismissed Russian comments on its national security saying Russia’s stance is not about security; but rather about influence. "To make it clear?this is not about Russian security. These installations do not in any way threaten Russia" said Polish Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski. Russia however insists it is a matter of national security as Iran ? the shield’s purported focus ? is decades away from being a missile threat. Russian officials have said it would take "at least 20 years’ for Iran to develop missiles that could reach Central Europe… And this is why we are watching the situation with anxiety and concern" said Nikolai Solovtsov commander of Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces. Still some experts understand Russia’s concern. Moscow feels betrayed given that the presence of U. bases in Poland and the Czech Republic would represent a renege of NAT promises to refrain from military expansion into new NAT member states near Russia; and to refrain from stationing any important military capacities on the new members’ territory for the long-term. Yet the biggest NAT state (the U.
Bueno on Soccer: For US mission accomplished
Press-Enterprise (subscription) – Mar 24, 2008
will play a friendly against Poland on Wednesday in Krakow. The 20-man roster features 17 players who play for European clubs and just three MLS-based players including Redlands native Donovan. The game will be the United States' third match in Europe under Bradley and will provide the squad with another tough challenge. Matches in the ld World have traditionally been difficult for the U… opens its World Cup qualifying against either Barbados or Dominica at Home Depot Center. “(We) want to build on principles we have established over the last year as we approach the critical schedule for qualifying this summer” Bradley said in a statement. “Starting with Poland we have arranged a series of challenging matches that will help to prepare our team for what lies ahead. will play games at England (May 28) and Spain (June 4) and reportedly also play Argentina on June 8 in Giants Stadium. Slew of FriendliesThe U.
Czechs can do more than clear snow at radar
Czech Business Weekly – Mar 24, 2008
But Democratic candidates the leading Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack bama have both spoken in support of the proposed radar and missile defense projects. The time constraint has given Russian leaders as well as Czech and Polish politicians leverage to ask for concessions and remuneration in exchange for project approval. Earlier this month President Bush agreed to help Poland modernize its armed forces in exchange for an agreement to locate the interceptor missiles on Polish soil according to the Warsaw Business Journal and The New York Times. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates went to Moscow last week to try to allay Russian fears over having missiles stationed close to Russia. Rice characterized the trip as “good and constructive” international news agencies reported… Rice characterized the trip as “good and constructive” international news agencies reported. If approved Lehner said the Czech radar tracking facility and the Polish interceptor missile site could be up and running by 2013. Neither Poland nor the Czech Republicwhere the radar project continues to generate public protest including a gathering March 15 of several hundred protesters at Prague Castlehas given official approval to their respective facilities.
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