A man talks to two workers sitting on a platform facing St. Nicolas Church for U.S. President Barack Obama's speech during his visit on Sunday at Hradcanske Square in Prague April 3, 2009. (Leonhard Foege/Reuters)
Obama comes to Prague
After government collapse, Czechs lament lost opportunity ahead of EU-US summit.
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic that U.S. President Barack Obama will visit today for a one-day summit with the 27 leaders of the European Union countries has undergone dramatic political change in recent weeks. Less than two weeks ago, the Czech government collapsed in a vote of no confidence, leading to uncertainty about the details of Obama's visit.
Mirek Topolanek still remains...
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