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US Defence System

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China satellite-killing weapon rattles US

A top US defence official today called China’s test of a satellite-killing weapon a display of an “obviously destabilising capability” that underlined the need for better communication to defuse possible conflict between the two powers.

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Calls for 'punitive' US sanctions against China

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Protestors gather in UK against Bush's defence system

Protesters were today gathering at Menwith Hill to register their opposition to President Bush’s decision to press ahead with the system.

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Bush looks for support for new defence system

US President George Bush is looking to gain support from other countries for his plans for a new missile defence system.

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