New York Times June 19, 2008 Poland is balking at further negotiations with the United States over plans to deploy an antiballistic missile shield, prompting Washington to seek out Lithuania, formerly part of the Soviet Union, as a possible alternative location, officials said Wednesday. more
South Florida Sun-Sentinel June 20, 2008 The European Union on Thursday agreed to lift diplomatic sanctions against Cuba, but it’s unlikely that the United States will budge on its embargo any time soon, federal officials and local groups said moments after the EU announcement. more
Agence France Presse June 17, 2008 The United States on Tuesday welcomed France’s rejoining NATO’s integrated military command. more
CNN June 17, 2008 France will soon rejoin NATO’s military command more than 40 years after it left, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Tuesday. more
BBC June 16, 2008 Gordon Brown and President George Bush have warned Iran to accept their “offers of partnership” or face tough sanctions and international isolation. more