More than 80 dead in European winter weather

Adam — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:27:33 +0000

More than 80 people have died across Europe as days of snow storms and sub-zero temperatures swept the continent.

At least 42 people have frozen to death in Poland over the last three days and another 27 in Ukraine.

Another 13 people died in car accidents in Austria, Finland and Germany, where temperatures fell to -33C (-27F).

Passengers faced delays at Duesseldorf airport as the snow caused disruptions across Germany.

The weather caused traffic chaos in the Russian capital Moscow, while in Poland temperatures dropped towards -20C in some areas.

Mending Fences, Biden Assures Poland of Security Guarantees

Adam — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:15:45 +0000

The United States guarantees Poland’s security, he said. “This strategic assurance is absolute, absolute, Mr. Prime Minister,” Mr. Biden declared. It is “a solemn obligation,” he went on. Then he added, “Make no mistake about it: Our commitment to Poland is unwavering.” Or “inviolable” as he later put it.

The absolute, solemn, unwavering, inviolable commitment not just to Poland, but to the entire region, was the central message of the vice president’s damage-control tour of Eastern Europe that got under way on Wednesday. Sent to repair the rift in relations after President Obama canceled his predecessor’s antimissile shield in Eastern Europe, Mr. Biden spared little effort to reinforce America’s friendship with the region.

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More than 80 dead in European winter weather

Mending Fences, Biden Assures Poland of Security Guarantees