Poland's post-crash sense of unity starts to fray
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The sense of unity spawned by the plane crash that killed Poland's president and dozens of other leaders has begun to fray, with suspicion spreading about the cause of the accident.
Poland's post-crash sense of unity starts to fray
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The sense of unity spawned by the plane crash that killed Poland's president and dozens of other leaders has begun to fray, with controversy flaring over the choice of a burial site and suspicion spreading about the cause of the accident.
Polish crash puts spotlight on pilots
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Even up against tough weather and tight schedules, pilots are supposed to have the last word on when, where and how to land their aircraft. But pressures on pilots can sometimes override safety considerations.
Russia points to human error in fatal Polish crash
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Russian investigators suggested human error may have been to blame in the plane crash that killed the Polish president and 95 others, saying Monday there were no technical problems with the Soviet-made plane.
Poles grieve over president killed in plane crash
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Poland's government moved swiftly Sunday to show that it was staying on course after the deaths of its president and dozens of political, military and religious leaders, even as tens of thousands of Poles expressed their grief over the plane crash in Russia that shocked the count …
Israel grieves over death of Polish president
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Israel's leaders on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, calling him a true friend of the Jewish people and praising his efforts to heal the scars of the Holocaust.
One forest, two Polish tragedies, 70 years apart
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The leader of Poland's government in exile while the nation was under Soviet-backed rule. The shipyard worker whose firing helped ignite the labor uprising that ultimately toppled communism here.
Poland mourns loss of 'its most valuable sons'
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Thousands of people stand silent in the streets of Poland's cities, in a silent memorial to President Lech Kaczynski and the other 95 people killed in a devastating plane crash.
'This soil must like Polish blood'
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Lech Kaczynski, Poland's president, died en route to the most sensitive mission possible - a visit to the place that has driven a wedge between Poles and Russians for three generations.
Polish leader, dozens dead in Russia jet crash
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Polish President Lech Kaczynski and some of the country's highest military and civilian leaders died Saturday along with dozens of others when the presidential plane crashed as it came in for a landing in thick fog in western Russia.
Prince Charles and Camilla visit Poland
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Britain's Prince Charles arrived in Poland on Monday with his wife, Camilla, to start a nine-day tour that will take them through central Europe.
Dog rescued from sea at home on saviors' ship
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A dog rescued from the Baltic Sea after braving a 75-mile journey on an ice floe is making himself at home on the Polish research ship whose crew rescued him, the captain said Friday.
President signs off on castration law
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Polish President Lech Kaczynski has signed into law the compulsory chemical castration of some sex offenders.
How the West got Georgia wrong
Source: thedailystar.net
During the war between Georgia and Russia, no European leader denounced Russia as strongly as Poland's president, Lech Kaczynski. He has also been a fervent backer of US plans to deploy 10 interceptor missiles on Polish territory.
Election victors in Poland to push for reform
Source: Reuters
Poland's centre-right election victors said on Monday they would seek a broad alliance in parliament to push through economic reforms and redirect Poland into the EU mainstream.
Polish twins accused of bad taste in Brussels
Source: euobserver.com
The Kaczynski government sees its EU summit performance as a big success. But Poland's messy negotiating tactics and use of World War II references has left a bad taste in the mouth for some of its partners in Brussels.
Russia Wants Freeze on U.S. Missile Plan
Source: The New York Times
Russia's foreign minister urged the United States on Saturday to freeze plans for missile defense installations in eastern Europe during negotiations and warned that the proposal -- intended to serve as a buffer against Iran -- could backfire.
The tale of the archbishop and the spies has lessons for us all
Source: Guardian Unlimited
In recent years, the rightwing Catholic twins who run Poland have advanced two articles of political faith: first, that the strength and moral integrity of the Polish nation is built upon the rock of the Polish Catholic church; and, second, that the weakness and corruption of Pol …