Slovakian lawmakers narrowly passed a controversial defence pact with the US on Wednesday that allows Washington to strengthen its presence in the country by expanding two military airports. Of the 140 lawmakers present, 79 backed the agreement while 60 voted against it. Emotions have run high over the treaty that allows the US to expand the two airports Sliac and Kuchyna. There were heated protests in parliament by right-wing lawmakers on Tuesday evening, overshadowing a debate on the issue. In recent weeks, street protests have been held in opposition to the treaty in Bratislava and other Sl…