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Czech Republic temporarily halts US base ratification process

Published: 17 March, 2009, 22:38


The Czech government has decided to postpone asking its parliament to vote on allowing a U.S missile shield base on its territory. It appears the leadership was concerned the proposal would be voted down.

 
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