In the Czech press: Rice expected in Prague to sign radar treaty - "No to Bases" protesters plan...

"No to Bases" protesters plan march July 2nd, 2008 issue (Updated July 4, 2008) United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected in Prague next week to sign a treaty that approves a U.S. anti-missile radar base on Czech territory, Czech Radio's Radiožurnál reported on Friday. Jiří Čunek, deputy prime minister, announced the visit after a government Security Council meeting. "July 8 is the definite date the agreement will be signed – at least one of them – not the SOFA," he said, alluding to the Status of Forces Agreement expected to govern the residence of American soldiers on Czech territory, which is still an issue of dispute. Czech officials approved a core agreement about the placement of the radar on May 21. It appears the only issue complicating approval of the status of forces agreement is a question about... [read full story]