World news about “Missile” published by euronews.
Russia warns of ‘dead end’ in missile defence row Russia has warned that it may launch military strikes against NATO’s new missile defence system if Moscow considers it a serious threat to its… 04/05/2012
Residential rooftop missile base to protect London Olympics Residents of an upmarket apartment complex are up in arms after being informed that the army plans to install a surface-to-air missile battery on the roof for… 29/04/2012
South Koreans protest against North Korea rocket launchSouth Korean Protesters burn an effigy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un bound on a mock North Korean missile during a protest against the North’s rocket… 13/04/2012
Controversial NATO missile shield will be in Germany A NATO missile shield that has been criticised by Russia will be based at a US military facility in Germany. Ramstein Air Base is the headquarters of… 02/02/2012
India fires missile with intercontinental nuclear rangeIndia has successfully launched a missile with nuclear capabilities that has the range to reach China and parts of Europe. Only the permanent members of… 19/04/2012
Launch costs North Korea dearThe United Nations has given its reaction to North Korea’s failed attempt to launch a long-range rocket – a launch that has already cost the reclusive state a… 14/04/2012
Japan responds to North Korea missile threatJapan says it will shoot down a missile North Korea is preparing to launch next month should it pose a direct threat to Japanese territory. Pyongyang… 30/03/2012
Caught on camera: Obama’s missile remarks to MedvedevIt was meant to be a private chat on the sidelines of the Seoul nuclear security summit. But when Barack Obama told Dmitry Medvedev he would have “more… 27/03/2012
N. Korea to defy UN with satellite launch next monthNorth Korea has announced it will put a satellite into orbit next month to mark the 100th anniversary of founder Kim Il-Sung’s birthday. The satellite will… 16/03/2012
Outrage over claims Sweden helped Saudis build weapons factorySwedish officials are trying to quell a public outcry after reports that state authorities have been secretly helping Saudi Arabia to build an advanced… 08/03/2012
Iran holds military exercisesIran has staged further military exercises in its latest show of force in retaliation against tougher Western sanctions over its controversial nuclear… 06/02/2012
Iran flexes maritime muscles over sanctionsIran’s testing of long range missiles and a veiled threat to close access to the Persian Gulf have ratcheted up tensions with the West. The Islamic Republic… 02/01/2012
Iran raises tension testing long-range missilesIran says it has test-fired two long-range missiles in the Persian Gulf. On Sunday state TV showed the navy test- firing medium-ranged missiles which it says… 02/01/2012
Iran military tests raise tension in Persian GulfIran’s senior navy commander is denying media reports that the country test-fired long-range missiles during a drill in Saturday in the Persian Gulf… 31/12/2011
Finland probes mystery of missile boatPolice in Finland are investigating a ship carrying unauthorised missiles and explosives. Authorities claim the vessel, sailing under an Isle of Man flag… 22/12/2011
Missile test puts South Korea on edgeExperts in the region say the new leader of North Korea is likely to maintain what they call a militaristic path. And Monday’s testing of a short-range… 19/12/2011
NATO-Russia fail to agree on missile defenceNATO and Russia have failed to reach an agreement on missile defence after a meeting in Brussels. The two sides have agreed to keep on talking but the… 08/12/2011
NATO-Russia tensions over missile defenceNATO says Russian rhetoric suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of the scale and purpose of its missile defence plans. Russia’s Foreign Affairs… 08/12/2011
Romania ratifies “missile shield” deploymentRomania has ratified an agreement to host US missile interceptors on its soil, ahead of a NATO meeting in Brussels. The weapons will be deployed in 2015… 07/12/2011
Russia opens new missile warning stationIn a move designed to put pressure on the US, Russia has opened a new missile, early-warning radar station. President Dmitry Medvedev ordered the system to… 29/11/2011
Rockets launched from Lebanon strike IsraelFire fighters in northern Israel were called to a blaze after several rockets launched from Lebanon hit the Galilee region. Two buildings were damaged in… 29/11/2011
Missile shield causes blast from the pastEchoes of the Cold War are resonating through US/Russian relations over Washington’s proposed missile shield in Europe. Tensions over the controversial plan… 23/11/2011
Russia threatens to deploy missiles in row with USRussia could deploy missiles to its EU borders aimed at missile defence facilities in Europe planned by the United States. Iskander missiles, which have a… 23/11/2011
Spain to host US missile defence shipsRepresentatives from Spain, NATO and the US were in Brussels to announce a new agreement in which US anti-missile warships will be based at Rota on the… 06/10/2011
Iran flexes its military muscleIranian state television has been broadcasting images of missile training exercises carried out by the Revolutionary Guard. It also unveiled an underground… 28/06/2011
Tough talking expected at Sino-Russian visitChina’s President Hu Jintao was assured a warm welcome when he flew to Moscow for a four day visit. He had earlier pledged his support for Russia in… 16/06/2011
NATO and Russia agree missile defenceFormer sworn enemies NATO and Russia have agreed to work together on missile defence and other security issues, including Afghanistan. The news was announced… 20/11/2010
Iran tests upgraded S-200 missileNuclear issues have topped the agenda at talks between Russian President Dmitri Medvedev and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The meeting came… 18/11/2010
Poland hosts US missile batteryUS Patriot missiles have arrived in Poland as part of a deal to upgrade the NATO nations air defences. The surface to air battery manned by some 150… 26/05/2010
Romania to host US missile defence shieldRomania has agreed to host rocket interceptors in what appears to be a revamped version of the US missile defence shield. Romania’s President Trian Basescu… 05/02/2010
Iran warms to nuclear deal then fires rocketIran has successfully test-fired a satellite rocket, just after showing signs it might accept an international deal over its nuclear programme. Iranian … 03/02/2010
Moscow reacts to US missile plans in PolandRussia has reacted to the planned deployment of American missiles in Poland, saying it is simply a matter between Washington and Warsaw. A battery of Patriot… 22/01/2010
