officials state that decision about the treaty will depend on u.s. action on its plans to deploy missile defense systems in poland and the czech republic.
russian military officials stated the decision would depend on whether the united states proceeds with its plan to deploy missile defense components in poland and the czech republic.

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Military: Syria chemical stocks threaten Israel
Russia tells Syria chemical arms threat is unacceptable

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Mali interim leader takes office
Mali's Interim President Sworn Into Office

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The man is singing and playing the guitar.
A man is playing a guitar.

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