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Missiles

# missiles - Today’s News

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# missiles - Sunday 19 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie North Korea

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

From TheJournal.ie North Korea

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

From TheJournal.ie NordWind Airlines

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

From TheJournal.ie North Korea

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.

From TheJournal.ie Escalation

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

From TheJournal.ie North Korea

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

From TheJournal.ie Syria

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

From TheJournal.ie Conflict

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

From TheJournal.ie North Korea

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

From TheJournal.ie Missiles

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

From TheJournal.ie Sanctions

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

From TheJournal.ie North Korea

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.

From TheJournal.ie 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things to know this morning.

# missiles - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Drones This post contains videos

Use of drones ‘ethical’ and ‘wise’ says White House adviser

Counter-terrorism chief John Brennan defended US drone attacks.

# missiles - Saturday 28 April, 2012

From TheJournal.ie London 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

From TheJournal.ie 9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things to know this morning…

# missiles - Friday 6 January, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Iran

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

From TheJournal.ie Cold War 2

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

From TheJournal.ie Missiles

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

From TheJournal.ie Rush Hour

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

From TheJournal.ie Pakistan

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.