Coverage dated August 15, 2022

US tests ICBM after Ukraine, China-linked delays

Headline from Digital Journal

The United States successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Tuesday after twice postponing the launch to avoid stoking tensions

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  1. Digital Journal

    US tests ICBM after Ukraine, China-linked delays (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The United States successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Tuesday after twice postponing the launch to avoid stoking tensions

  2. The Times of Israel

    US tests ICBM over Pacific after delays linked to Russia, China tensions (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Minuteman III missile is capable of carrying nuclear warhead; US Air Force says launch is routine and 'not the result of current world events'

  3. Washington Times

    U.S. conducts ICBM launch delayed over tensions with China (opens Washington Times)

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    U.S. military officials said Tuesday they carried out a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to demonstrate the readiness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

  4. Voice of America

    US Carries Out Missile Test Delayed Over Chinese Drills (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile had been postponed to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing during China's show of force near Taiwan earlier this month

  5. Fox News

    US carries out ICBM test after delaying over tensions with China (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The U.S. Air Force conducted drills firing a test ICBM early Tuesday morning as part of a demonstration of the United States' international nuclear capabilities.

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