Czech, US officials open talks to finalize complementary missile defense treaty

Czech and U.S. negotiators started a new round of talks Wednesday to finalize a complementary missile defense treaty, the Defense Ministry said.

The talks were focused on issues including the legal status of U.S. soldiers deployed at the planned radar station near Prague, as well as tax issues.

"Maybe we shall need one more round of talks, but this could also be the last one," ministry spokesman Jan Pejsek said.

The …