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 Bhubaneswar, India (AFP) April 15, 2009 
India Wednesday successfully tested a short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a facility in eastern Orissa state, defence sources said. The test of an improved version of Prithvi-II (Earth) was carried out from Integrated Testing Range at Chandipur-on-sea, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) northeast of state capital Bhubaneswar. "It was a user trial of the army version of the 15 ... read more 
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 14, 2009Russia's leaders appear interested in a new strategic arms-reduction agreement with the United States. But until one is finally negotiated, they are pushing ahead with an ambitious and expanded program of nuclear-missile development. Three-star Col. Gen Nikolai Solovtsov, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, last week unveiled plans to test at least 14 intercontinental ballist ... more
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Press Release from Business Wire: Sun Nuclear
Iran FM says 'good progress' in talks with US Press Release from Business Wire: Proxima Fusion USS Gerald Ford leaves Crete as Iran talks begin: AFP Iran says US talks to focus solely on nuclear programme Iran insists not seeking nuclear weapon ahead of US talks Snake-like robot unveiled for Fukushima debris removal Iran president says ahead of US talks not seeking nuclear weapon 'at all' North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US North Korea's Kim says could 'get along' with US but shuns South 
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Washington (UPI) April 15, 2009 It comes as no real surprise, but Russia's decision to supply neighboring Belarus with its most advanced anti-missile defense system has profound geopolitical implications and adds significantly to the growing divisions and tensions that are once again tearing Europe in half. A senior Russian air force general announced on April 9 that the Kremlin would be supplying Belarus with the new ... more 
Washington (AFP) April 14, 2009North Korea hardly left wiggle room when it stormed out of nuclear talks, but US experts believe President Barack Obama will be on the lookout for ways to resume dialogue. The famously calm Obama is facing one of the first major foreign policy setbacks of his presidency, in which he has pledged a new focus on diplomacy and reached out to such longtime US foes as Iran and Syria. The admin ... more 
Beijing (AFP) April 15, 2009China wants the United States to take on a more direct role with North Korea over its nuclear programme after losing some of its own influence on its neighbour, experts say. Pyongyang snubbed its closest major ally Tuesday by announcing that it was pulling out of six-nation nuclear disarmament talks, and China - which hosts the negotiations - is keen for the North to return to the table. ... more  
Beijing (AFP) April 15, 2009China is open to defence talks with rival Taiwan, a senior mainland official said Wednesday, but he denied reports the two militaries would soon hold a historic meeting in the United States. Li Weiyi, spokesman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said reports that Chinese and Taiwan military officials would gather in August in Hawaii for their first talks in 60 years were "inaccurate." Th ... more |
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Islamabad (AFP) April 14, 2009Pakistan's president signed an accord to put part of the country under Islamic law as part of efforts to end a Taliban insurgency, despite fears Tuesday that it would encourage extremism. President Asif Ali Zardari's move formalises a controversial deal between a pro-Taliban cleric who led thousands of supporters to fight against US troops in Afghanistan and the government in North West Fron ... more  
Washington (UPI) April 13, 2009 Russia has closed a deal with Israel's largest aerospace company to buy new state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles. Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin, who directs all military procurement programs, confirmed the deal in an announcement Friday, RIA Novosti reported. Previously, the Moscow daily business newspaper Kommersant had published what it said were details of th ... more 
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 14, 2009The "stress test" that U.S. President Barack Obama suggested should be used to check on the health of financial institutions was never applied to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after the Cold War ended and the original mission of the alliance disappeared. It was assumed that all was well and that all of NATO's member nations agreed on the fundamental principles and purpose of th ... more  
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 14, 2009U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the program changes he proposed last week reflected the need to "rebalance" the nation's military posture in light of recent operational experience. That is only half right. They also reflect the fact that 5 percent of the world's population - the United States - can no longer afford to sustain nearly 50 percent of global military outlays. ... more |
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