- France and the U.K. will get NATO's assurance that the European missile defense shield isn't intended to take the place of their nuclear weapons, according to a European official with knowledge of the discussions. (Businessweek)
- CHICAGO -- NATO says that its European missile shield is up and running with a basic capability to shoot down incoming missiles. (Huffington Post)
- NATO leaders launched Sunday the first phase of a US-led missile shield for Europe, risking the wrath of Russia which has threatened to deploy rockets to EU borders in response. (Raw Story)
- Voice of America broadcasts in 28 languages. Most of our programs are available on FM and medium-wave frequencies of local radio stations in the countries of our broadcast area. (Voice of America)
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, who returned to the Kremlin for a third term this month, opposes the U.S. plans to house parts of a missile shield in eastern Europe. (Bloomberg)
- WASHINGTON -- The United States destroyed a target missile near Hawaii in the first successful test of a new Raytheon Co interceptor designed for an anti-missile shield in Europe, the company and a witness said. (msnbc.com)
- Moscow opposes an emerging NATO shield in Europe for fear it could weaken Russia by gaining the capability to shoot down nuclear-tipped missiles that Russia relies on as a deterrent to attack. (msnbc.com)
Sunday, May 20, 2012
European missile shield
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