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2009
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Hostel fire kills at least 21 Map of Kamien Pomorski Poland| The fire broke out early Monday at a three-story building. Forty-one people were rescued from inside the building | |
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| Aug.31 |
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Ceremonies mark WWII start Leaders from Russia and Germany are among those expected at ceremonies in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II
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WWII ceremonies begin Map of Gdansk Poland| A day of commemorations has begun to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. Leaders from 20 countries laid candles during a ceremony.
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| Sep.16 |
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US cut missile defence plan  The US will abandon its plan to develop a missile system in Poland and the Czech Republic because Iran's missile program was less advanced
| Obama said there would be a 'proven, cost-effective' system using land- and sea-based interceptors against Iran's short- and medium-range missile threat
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| Oct.30 |
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U.S. ship accidentally fires on Polish port Map of Gdynia Poland A crew member aboard USS Ramage accidentally fired a machine gun into the port city of Gdynia while cleaning the weapon
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| Dec.18 |
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Hunt for Auschwitz sign thieves| Polish police search for thieves who took the infamous Arbeit Macht Frei sign over the entrance | |
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| Dec.20 |
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Police find sign stolen from Auschwitz gate The "Arbeit macht frei" sign stolen in southern Poland has been found in the north and five men have been arrested
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| Dec.21 |
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80 dead in European winter weather| Sub-zero temperatures swept the continent, causing traffic chaos for millions. 42 people have frozen to death in Poland and another 27 in Ukraine | |
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