Gates parting shot warns NATO risks irrelevance

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivered a sharp parting shot at European allies on Friday, saying NATO risks "collective military irrelevance" unless they bear more of the burden and boost military spending.

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