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17-May-07

Cluster bombs cause decades of harm

Millions of people will be endangered by up to 132m cluster bomblets that have not yet exploded, causing lasting economic and social harm to communities.

Category: Weapons

3-Apr-07

US military wants $10m space-weapon funding

"The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) wants $10 million to investigate space-based weapons over the next year. As Pentagon budgets go, it is small change, but it is also a red flag for critics who worry that such plans could turn...

Category: Weapons, Space

2-Mar-07

'Nuclear winter' may kill more than a nuclear war

"A regional exchange of relatively small nuclear weapons could plunge the world into a decade-long "nuclear winter", destroying agriculture and killing millions, according to a new study."

Category: Weapons

26-Feb-07

Can we join the Star Wars club?

"Blair lobbies for UK to be launching pad for defence system · Downing Street confirms talks have taken place · Backbenchers fear PM trying to cement US ties "

Category: Weapons, Space

26-Jan-07

Ray gun brings some zap to the battlefield

"The ray gun, which is supposed to be harmless, is designed to make people feel they are about to catch fire and drop their weapons."

Category: Weapons

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