Bush orders experts to develop new nuclear weapon

US President George W Bush has reportedly ordered experts to develop the first new nuclear missile in 10 years.

Bush orders experts to develop new nuclear weapon

US President George W Bush has reportedly ordered experts to develop the first new nuclear missile in 10 years.

The Bush administration wants to construct a nuclear 'bunker-buster' which would burrow 300ft under the ground before detonating with a power equivalent to 2,000 tonnes of high explosives.

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