US backs down in spy dispute

Friday 15 November 1996 00:02 GMT
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After Moscow complained vigorously and threatened to retaliate, the United States said that it was dropping all charges against a former KGB agent who was accused of conspiring to steal secrets of the "Star Wars" defence programme.

Reuter - Washington

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