1.   Asked repeatedly about the plans to test fire missiles near Taiwan, he said China only planned normal training exercises, well within its own territory.

2.   Hill is the only place in the world where Minutemen missiles are tested and disassembled and the only place where Peacekeeper missiles can be serviced.

3.   However, he said, the Navy has openly tested the missile a half-dozen times and has no need to keep tests a secret.

4.   If the Pentagon fires test missiles from Fort Greely, it could also drop missile debris on populated areas in central Alaska.

5.   Just this week, reports emerged that Iran recently tested missiles that, in a few years, could reach American allies like Israel and Saudi Arabia.

6.   News that China would soon test missiles near neighboring Taiwan exacerbated declines, especially in Taipei.

7.   News that China would soon test missiles near neighboring Taiwan also buffeted markets in Taipei and Hong Kong.

8.   North Korea has confirmed that it is prepared to test a missile, a prominent Japanese visitor to the country said Saturday.

9.   New Delhi tested missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads into Pakistan in January, and Pakistan carried out similar tests last month.

10.   The Navy was testing missiles off the coast of Long Island on the night of the fatal crash, Salinger said.