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WHAT HAPPENED ON 3th February 2001?
29th January 2001
SCHROEDER SHOOTS DOWN US MISSILE PLAN
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has said Russian opposition to a US missile defence plan so-called "Son of Star Wars" must be seriously considered. Russia had a vital role in lasting security in Europe he said demanding clarity from the US on the proposals. US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld again said the plan posed no threat but European leaders fear a new arms race. Nato chief Lord Robertson believes the plans would not affect the alliance.
3th February 2001
STAR WARS ` EUROPE TO QUIZ US SECRETARY
New US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is due to face a barrage of questions from European leaders over the planned US missile shield. The annual Munich Conference on security could expose transatlantic differences over the "Star Wars" plan. Mr Rumsfeld is a strong supporter of the plan which President George W Bush says he wants to develop. But European leaders fear it could fuel a new arms race.
3th February 2001
RUSSIANS ATTACK US MISSILE DEFENCE PLAN
A senior Russian official has attacked US President George W Bush's plans for Speaking in Munich he offered to holt talks on substantial arms cuts if the US abandoned the plan. US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said an anti-missile shield was a moral imperative for any US president.
29th January 2001
SCHROEDER SHOOTS DOWN US MISSILE PLAN
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has said Russian opposition to a US missile defence plan so-called "Son of Star Wars" must be seriously considered. Russia had a vital role in lasting security in Europe he said demanding clarity from the US on the proposals. US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld again said the plan posed no threat but European leaders fear a new arms race. Nato chief Lord Robertson believes the plans would not affect the alliance.
3th February 2001
STAR WARS ` EUROPE TO QUIZ US SECRETARY
New US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is due to face a barrage of questions from European leaders over the planned US missile shield. The annual Munich Conference on security could expose transatlantic differences over the "Star Wars" plan. Mr Rumsfeld is a strong supporter of the plan which President George W Bush says he wants to develop. But European leaders fear it could fuel a new arms race.
3th February 2001
GERMANY SEEKS "SON OF STAR WARS" TALKS
German leaders have called on President Bush to consult his European allies before embarking on his planned new missile defence system known as NMD. Defence Minister Rudolf Scharping said "comprehensive consultations" were needed on the plan which has attracted sharp criticism from Russia & China. An opposition leader was more positive but also called for consultations. Europe & the US are both at risk from "rogue states" so the NMD'S benefits should be shared Friedrich Merz said.
29th January 2001
BUSH SUPPORTS MISSILE DEFENCE SYSTEM
President George W Bush has reaffirmed his commitment to deploying a missile defence system capable of protecting the US & its allies. He stressed the importance of reducing the country's nuclear arsenal. But that had to tally with the US's ability to keep the peace he said. Mr Bush's stance could jeopardise the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty signed with the former Soviet Union which banned nationwide missile defences.
3th February 2001
STAR WARS ` EUROPE TO QUIZ US SECRETARY
New US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is due to face a barrage of questions from European leaders over the planned US missile shield. The annual Munich Conference on security could expose transatlantic differences over the "Star Wars" plan. Mr Rumsfeld is a strong supporter of the plan which President George W Bush says he wants to develop. But European leaders fear it could fuel a new arms race.
3th February 2001
RUSSIANS ATTACK US MISSILE DEFENCE PLAN
A senior Russian official has attacked US President George W Bush's plans for Speaking in Munich he offered to holt talks on substantial arms cuts if the US abandoned the plan. US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said an anti-missile shield was a moral imperative for any US president.
29th January 2001
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS FAILING SAYS ADAMS
Negotiations aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Northern Ireland peace process have failed to make progress Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams claims. He urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to exert his authority to stop the Good Friday Agreement collapsing. First Minister David Trimble should aim for success in the talks & not yield to hardliners in his party he said. He spoke after a round of talks with Mr Blair & Irish premier Bertie Ahern
3th February 2001
STAR WARS ` EUROPE TO QUIZ US SECRETARY
New US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is due to face a barrage of questions from European leaders over the planned US missile shield. The annual Munich Conference on security could expose transatlantic differences over the "Star Wars" plan. Mr Rumsfeld is a strong supporter of the plan which President George W Bush says he wants to develop. But European leaders fear it could fuel a new arms race.
3th February 2001
GERMANY SEEKS "SON OF STAR WARS" TALKS
German leaders have called on President Bush to consult his European allies before embarking on his planned new missile defence system known as NMD. Defence Minister Rudolf Scharping said "comprehensive consultations" were needed on the plan which has attracted sharp criticism from Russia & China. An opposition leader was more positive but also called for consultations. Europe & the US are both at risk from "rogue states" so the NMD'S benefits should be shared Friedrich Merz said.
