Friday's successful advanced missile defense test, which shot down a mock nuclear warhead in space, shows that the US is getting closer to defending the country against ballistic missile attack.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Article V barred the development of the most efficient approaches to defending against long-range missiles (sea-, air- and space-based systems).

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Jerome brought Birmingham back into the game when he found space to nod home James McFadden's cross at the back post but some poor defending meant Manchester City were soon two goals to the good again.

BBC: Man City 5-1 Birmingham

In defending its decision to lay track in the middle of nowhere, the HSRA argues that there is plenty of space there, little resistance from local residents, and that the line from Los Angeles to the Bay Area will eventually have to go through that part of California anyway.

ECONOMIST: High-speed trains