AAP National News Wire Round-Up for Midday, Jan 13

AAP General News (Australia)
01-13-2004
AAP National News Wire Round-Up for Midday, Jan 13
Midday Round-Up: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AAP RTV FILE AT 1130

Missile (CANBERRA)

American officials have begun negotiating the detail of Australia's involvement in
the controversial missile defence system.

US Missile Defence Agency officials are meeting with Australian government officials
in Sydney today to decide the detail of specific projects Australia will contribute to.

Defence Minister ROBERT HILL's told ABC radio they're negotiating a memorandum of understanding
which will be the framework under which they'll progress with missile …