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Czech Republic gets foreign minister after migration delay

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In this picture taken Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, a worker drives a tractor during a harvest of hops at a hopfield near the village of Rocov, Czech Republic. The production of hops, which is used to make Czech Republic's famous beers, is down 30 percent or more due to a drought in the country. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Drought vs Draught: Dry summer takes toll on Czech hop crop

By ADAM PEMBLE - Associated Press

In a May 24, 2018 photo, Joseph Senko, 83, of Mt. Lebanon, who is honorary counsel of Slovakia, and Carol Hochman, 73, of Swisshelm Park, are photographed at the Senator John Heinz History Center, in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Agreement, center, was signed 100 years ago on May 31, 1918, and cleared the way for creation of the nation of Czechoslovakia. (Lake Fong/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Czechs, Slovaks to mark Pittsburgh pact 100 years ago

By DAN MAJORS and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Associated Press

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the dedication ceremony of the Guatemala Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, Wednesday May 16, 2018. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool via AP)

Israel, Palestinians spar over new Jerusalem embassies

By ARON HELLER - Associated Press

Czech president: Czechs made Novichok, citing spy agency

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In this Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, file photo, a prison guard walks outside a courtroom during an appeal by Yevgeniy Nikulin from Russia who faces charges of hacking computers of American companies, in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech Republic extradited a Russian man to the U.S. to face charges of hacking computers at LinkedIn, Dropbox and other American companies, an official said Friday, March 30, 2018. Nikulin was flown to the U.S. overnight, Justice Ministry spokeswoman Tereza Schejbalova said. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

White House applauds extradition of Yevgeniy Nikulin, accused Russian cybercriminal

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 file photo, a prison guard walks outside a courtroom during an appeal by Yevgeniy Nikulin from Russia who faces charges of hacking computers of American companies, in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech Republic extradited a Russian man to the U.S. to face charges of hacking computers at LinkedIn, Dropbox and other American companies, an official said Friday March 30, 2018. Yevgeniy Nikulin was flown to the U.S. overnight, Justice Ministry spokeswoman Tereza Schejbalova said. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Russian sent to US on charges he hacked Dropbox, others

By AMANDA LEE MYERS and KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Driver Nadezhda Sergeeva and Anastasia Kocherzhova of the Olympic Athletes of Russia take a curve in their third heat during the women's two-man bobsled final at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

The Latest: Czech star Ledecka secures rare Olympic double

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North Korean supporters sing ahead of the pairs free skate figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

The Latest: Bjoergen becomes most decorated Winter Olympian

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Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's short program figure skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Hanyu, Yarnold, Ledeska win gold at Olympics

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2018 Pyeongchang Olympics medal projections

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The book titled &quot;Mikne Avram - Peculium Abrae&quot; is displayed at the Prague's Jewish Museum in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. A rare 16th century book that used to belong to Prague's Jewish community before World War II and was considered lost has been returned after it reappeared at an auction held by New York based auction house. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Hebrew grammar book from 16th century returns to Prague

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Czech football star Tomas Rosicky overcomes emotions after announcing his retirement during the press conference in Prague, Czech Republic, on Dec. 20, 2017. Rosicky, former Arsenal midfielder, ends his career at age of 37. (Katerina Sulova/ CTK via AP)

Former Czech Republic, Arsenal midfielder Rosicky retires

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

Winners in the Czech Elections Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Czech vote will bring in change

By Hynek Kmonicek

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 file photo, President Milos Zeman of of the Czech Republic addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka has condemned President’s Milos Zeman’s rejection of European Union sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine. In his speech and following debate at the Parliament Assembly of Council of Europe on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, Zeman repeated his negative stance against the sanctions, saying they don’t work. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Behind the Curtain: Czechs may take a step back in upcoming vote

By L. Todd Wood

CoCo Vandeweghe, of the United States, shouts during her match with Karolina Pliskova, of Czech Republic, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Decrow)

Madison Keys, Coco Vandeweghe complete U.S. sweep of women’s semis at U.S. Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova returns a shot to Great Britain's Naomi Broady during day three of the tennis Classic at Edgbaston Priory, Birmingham, England, Wednesday June 21, 2017. (Tim Goode/PA via AP)

Kvitova puts on confident display in Birmingham

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Identities released of 2 men who died in Smoky Mountains

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Manchester City's Carli Lloyd, left, battles for the ball with Olympique Lyonnais' Camille Abily during the Women's Champions League semifinal, first leg soccer match at the Academy Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday April 22, 2017. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

Olympic champion Germany heads Women’s WCup qualifying draw

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FILE - In this April 13, 2015, file photo, New Jersey Devils center Patrik Elias, of Czech Republic. carries his equipment bag as he leaves the locker room in Newark, N.J. Devils’ all-time leading scorer Patrik Elias is retiring after a career that spanned almost two decades and included two Stanley Cup titles. The 40-year-old native of the Czech Republic announced his retirement in a statement on Friday, March 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

Devils’ all-time leading scorer Patrik Elias retires

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press