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US stored banned cluster bombs on UK soil, leaked cable revealsBy David EdwardsRaw Story Dec. 04, 2010 |
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 The UK was silent about a loophole that allowed the US to store banned cluster bombs on its soil, according to a leaked secret diplomatic cable. The diplomatic message dated May 2009 and released by WikiLeaks reveals the two powers agreed to keep the deal quiet to avoid "complicating" a debate over the ratification of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in the British parliament. The United States has refused to sign up to the convention, which was prompted by concerns of the impact of the bombs on civilians. It came into force on August 1 this year. Read More 
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