Missiles
# missiles - Sunday 19 May, 2013
North Korea fires another short-range missile from east coast
The test is the fourth launch in just two days, at a time when tensions with South Korea and Japan remain high.
# missiles - Saturday 18 May, 2013
North Korea launches three short-range missiles
They were fired as part of a military drill, landing in the Sea of Japan.
# missiles - Monday 29 April, 2013
Near-miss as two missiles target Russian passenger plane over Syria
159 passengers were on the NordWind Airlines plane when two land-to-air missiles exploded nearby.
# missiles - Friday 5 April, 2013
North Korea tells European countries it cannot guarantee embassy safety
European countries have been told to consider withdrawing personnel from Pyongyang if the tension there escalates further.
North Korea moves missile to its coast, increasing tensions
“The North is apparently intent on firing missiles without prior warning,” a South Korean official said.
# missiles - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
US deploys missiles as North Korean army gets ‘final approval’ for nuclear attack
The Pentagon said this evening that the US remains “vigilant in the face of North Korean provocations” as it announced the deployment of the missile system.
# missiles - Friday 23 November, 2012
Syria: Turkey request for missiles ‘new act of provocation’
Syria’s foreign ministry accused Ankara of causing “tension and destruction”.
# missiles - Thursday 22 November, 2012
Explainer: How Israel developed its ‘Iron Dome’ rocket defence system
Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system has been used heavily over the last week. Here’s the story behind it…
# missiles - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
North Korea says its rockets can hit the US, analysts say it’s bluster
The secretive state’s latest public comment came in response to the announcement of a new deal between South Korea and the US to triple the range of its missiles.
# missiles - Tuesday 10 July, 2012
London tower block residents lose appeal against missiles on roof
The missiles are to be placed on the roof of the complex for the duration of the Olympic Games.
# missiles - Monday 2 July, 2012
Iran prepares for ‘war games’ as sanctions take effect
Three-day drill starts days after EU and US imposed new sanctions.
# missiles - Saturday 30 June, 2012
UN experts to investigate North Korea’s Mercs
In new UN report, sanctions experts raise issue of luxury cars in Pyongyang and suggest fake missiles were used in major NK military parade.
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# missiles - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
Use of drones ‘ethical’ and ‘wise’ says White House adviser
Counter-terrorism chief John Brennan defended US drone attacks.
# missiles - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Missiles installed on London roof in advance of Olympics
Residents of a London apartment complex have been informed that missiles and soldiers will be stationed on their roof for the duration of the Games.
# missiles - Monday 2 April, 2012
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# missiles - Friday 6 January, 2012
War games: Iran planning further naval drill
Iranian media reports that naval exercises will be held in the Strait of Hormuz next month.
# missiles - Wednesday 23 November, 2011
Medvedev: Russia will deploy missiles if US shield goes ahead in Europe
Russian president takes a tough stance over the controversial missile defence shield,
# missiles - Tuesday 13 September, 2011
US signs missile defence deal with Romania
A new US-operated missile interceptor system will be introduced to Romania by 2015, according to US officials.
# missiles - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Twelve people arrested after evening incident at Connolly
Eleven men and one woman are arrested over a public order incident at the bustling Connolly Station during rush hour.
# missiles - Friday 22 April, 2011
US missiles kill 25 people ‘including women and children’ in Pakistan
The attack, aimed at targeting Taliban militants, is unlikely to improve already strained and deteriorating relations between Washington and Islamabad.
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