LONDON - Leaders of Nato, the US-led military alliance in Europe, have scored a major political success after Turkey - a longstanding Nato member - dropped its veto on the inclusion of Sweden and Finland into the organisation.
"I strongly welcome the constructive approach all three countries have shown during the negotiations," said Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg.
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