Associated Press July 3, 2008 The United States and Poland have tentatively agreed to base American missiles in Poland for a future missile shield against Iran, U.S. and Polish officials said Wednesday. more
Guardian July 2, 2008 U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Wednesday that high oil prices, further home price declines and capital markets turmoil will prolong the American economy’s slowdown, while Europe and the UK were also showing signs of slower growth. more
Canada.com July 2, 2008 Lithuania on Wednesday dismissed claims that it is in talks on hosting a controversial US missile shield, after Washington warned it could turn to other countries if negotiations with Poland stall. more
Associated Press July 1, 2008 Pentagon said Tuesday that Lithuania would be a “good alternative” to Poland as the site for a U.S. missile defense base if negotiations with the Poles fail. more
Washington Post July 1, 2008 A European Union lawmaker who frequently travels to the United States is suing the U.S. government for access to her personal records, such as credit card information and travel history, that the Department of Homeland Security and other security agencies may have gathered. more