Space - the final frontier in a new and terrifying arms race
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The development by the American Strategic Defence Initiative of the 'Star Wars' defence system is examined in detail. It aims to destroy incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles using lasers and interceptor missiles.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Evicted by the US military, the Inuit prepare to fight Star Wars
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The eviction of the Inuit people from Thule in Greenland to make way for an American defence base is examined in detail. The small community is protesting about their eviction from the base which is part of the 'Star Wars' defence project.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Bush's new 'Star Wars' base a radioactive danger
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The American Strategic Defence Initiative, also known as the 'Star Wars' project, is examined in detail. A base that President George W. Bush plans to use for the project may contain dangerous radioactive waste.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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