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London wary of rooftop-missiles plan during Olympics

Reported by Seattle Times on Sunday, 13 May 2012 (on May 13, 2012)
Seattle Times
Londoners have voiced concern because the Fred Wigg Tower, part of a public-housing project, has been selected as a possible front line against terrorist attacks during the Olympics and the military was considering installing a "high-velocity missile system" on the roof.

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