China to put forward “new proposals” to resume six-party talks on N. Korea’s nuke disarmament
September 1st, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Sept 1 (ANI): China's special envoy for Korean peninsula affairs Wu Dawei, who is on a visit to Japan, has said that Beijing plans to put forward "new proposals" to the ... Read more...
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North Korean leader visits China: Report
August 26th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Aug 26 (DPA) North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appeared to be travelling to China Thursday, a South Korean news report said.
Kim Jong Il's train crossed into China late Wednesday, ... Read more...
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UN calls for moratorium on nuclear tests
August 26th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
Astana, Aug 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN has called for a moratorium on all nuclear tests before the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) comes into force,
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has ... Read more...
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Jimmy Carter to visit N. Korea to seek release of US man
August 24th, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Aug 24 (ANI): Former US President Jimmy Carter will reportedly visit North Korea soon to negotiate the release of a US man detained there for illegal entry.The Foreign Policy magazine ... Read more...
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Indo-Japan nuclear deal to be formulated soon, says Japanese Minister
August 21st, 2010 - 11:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.21 (ANI): Japan on Saturday said that the much anticipated civil nuclear agreement between the two nations was on the anvil, and would be formulated 'as soon as possible.Speaking ... Read more...
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India hopes for win-win nuclear accord with Japan
August 20th, 2010 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Downplaying recent adverse remarks by Japanese officials about civil nuclear cooperation with India, India Friday said it would shortly hold another round of negotiations with Japan ... Read more...
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Japanese foreign minister to visit India, Thailand
August 20th, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Aug 20 (DPA) Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada is to make a five-day trip to India and Thailand to discuss, among others, bilateral civilian nuclear cooperation with New Delhi and ... Read more...
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China says nuclear weapons only for self-defence, vows to implement ‘no first use’ policy
August 14th, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Aug 14 (ANI): China has claimed that its development of nuclear weapons is limited to self-defence purposes and would resolutely implement the 'no first use' policy.Accordiing to Xinhua, in an article ... Read more...
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Most Russians against nuclear disarmament: Poll
July 15th, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The majority of Russians are against further nuclear disarmament, the Russia Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM) said Thursday.
Sixty percent of Russians believe the country needs nuclear weapons ... Read more...
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Sinking of South Korean warship was not terrorism: US
June 29th, 2010 - 2:18 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 29 (DPA) North Korea's alleged sinking of a South Korean warship did not constitute an act of international terrorism and would not lead to placing Pyongyang back on the US ... Read more...
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Russia, US seek to deepen economic ties
June 25th, 2010 - 5:39 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 25 (DPA) US President Barack Obama Thursday signalled his strong commitment to working for Russia's entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO), part of a deepening economic agenda for ... Read more...
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India says no to NPT again, terms it discriminatory
May 30th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the UN asking it to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, India Sunday made it clear that it can't be a party to an ... Read more...
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NPT review conference in New York reaffirms international consensus
May 29th, 2010 - 5:36 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) – U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher on Friday said that hard work made at the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons ... Read more...
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Nuclear conference adopts disarmament measures
May 29th, 2010 - 4:17 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 29 (DPA) The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference adopted Friday a declaration upholding principles of disarmament and calling for an international conference in 2012 with the aim to establish ... Read more...
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UN asks for agreement on nuclear disarmament
May 28th, 2010 - 7:43 am ICT by IANS
New York, May 28 (DPA) With one day left before a month-long nuclear review conference ends Friday, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged the participants to agree on nuclear disarmament as expected ... Read more...
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Iran calls for immediate disarmament of nuclear states
May 27th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, May 27 (IANS) Iran Thursday urged all countries to take serious steps to dismantle all nuclear weapons and called for setting a deadline in this regard by the international community.
"We believe ... Read more...
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President Obama at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference
May 4th, 2010 - 3:44 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) – President Barack Obama on Monday expressed his concern for the spread of nuclear weapons at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference at the United Nations ... Read more...
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UN asks Iran to erase doubts over its nuclear activities
May 3rd, 2010 - 10:57 pm ICT by IANS
New York, May 3 (DPA) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon challenged Iran Monday to provide proof that its advanced nuclear programmes are for peaceful purposes.
"I encourage the president of Iran to engage ... Read more...
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US may divulge nuclear stockpile size at NPT Conference
May 1st, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 1 (ANI): In an unprecedented move, the Obama administration is considering disclosure of the size of the US nuclear stockpile.Probably hoping to lead by example, the decision comes against the ... Read more...
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India backs pragmatic framework against nuke terrorism
April 24th, 2010 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Underlining the dangers of nuclear proliferation, India Friday hoped that "pragmatic and purposeful" frameworks would be worked out by the international community to prevent nuclear weapons ... Read more...
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Iran calls for suspending US from IAEA (Lead)
April 17th, 2010 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Apr 17 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad Saturday called for suspending the US from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and demanded the formation of an independent global body to oversee ... Read more...
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IBSA leaders reiterate commitment to complete elimination of nuclear weapons
April 16th, 2010 - 11:50 am ICT by ANI
Brasilia, April 16 (ANI): IBSA leaders here on Thursday reiterated their commitment to complete elimination of nuclear weapons in a comprehensive, universal, non-discriminatory and verifiable manner, and expressed concern over the lack ... Read more...
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India does not favour Iran sanctions
April 14th, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Even as the US is engaged in gathering support for sanctions against Iran, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told President Barack Obama that while India did not favour ... Read more...
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UN calls for urgent measures against nuclear terrorism
April 14th, 2010 - 3:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (DPA) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged a high-profile nuclear summit hosted by US President Barack Obama to consider urgent implementation of a five-point plan to reduce ... Read more...
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India asks world for deeper cuts in nuclear arsenals
April 13th, 2010 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Welcoming the recent pact between the US and Russia to cut nuclear arsenals, India Tuesday asked the world's nuclear powers to make "deeper cuts" ... Read more...
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UN chief to attend nuclear security summit
April 10th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will attend the nuclear security summit in Washington April 12-13, a UN spokesman said.
The summit, which brings together 40 heads ... Read more...
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India important stakeholder in addressing n-security: PM
April 9th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) On the eve of his departure for the US and Brazil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said that India was a "important stakeholder" in the endeavour ... Read more...
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United States, Russia sign START treaty in Prague
April 9th, 2010 - 12:06 am ICT by ANI
Prague (Czech Republic) April 8 (ANI): United States and Russia on Thursday inked the new START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) treaty and marked its completion here.Outlining his vision on the nuclear ... Read more...
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UN Secretary-General Man Ki-moon comments on START treaty signing
April 8th, 2010 - 10:57 pm ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK (BNO NEWS) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the signing on Thursday of the New START Treaty between the United States of America and Russia, a U.N. spokesperson informed.The ... Read more...
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Russia, US sign new arms reduction treaty (Second Lead)
April 8th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Prague, April 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and US President Barack Obama signed Thursday a new treaty on the reduction of strategic offensive weapons to replace the START 1 ... Read more...
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UN spokesman expresses optimism in U.S. nuclear policy
April 7th, 2010 - 2:13 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – The United Nations (UN) expressed its optimism on Tuesday regarding the successful conclusion of negotiations between the Russian Federation and the U.S. for a successor agreement to ... Read more...
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India denies US pressure, keeps Iran pipeline option open
April 3rd, 2010 - 9:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Denying any US pressure on its ties with Iran, India has decided to nominate its ambassador to participate in a meet on nuclear disarmament in Tehran ... Read more...
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Iran seeks India’s backing for Tehran disarmament meet
March 27th, 2010 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Four days after the US-led Nuclear Security Summit in the US, Iran, under intense international pressure over its nuclear programme, will be hosting a conference on ... Read more...
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India to examine its NPT options ahead of nuclear summit
March 21st, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the US to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, a two-day conference will start here Monday to debate India's ... Read more...
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US neither friend nor foe: Russian foreign minister
March 18th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 18 (DPA) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that the US was "no longer an enemy, but also not yet a friend," shortly before talks with US Secretary ... Read more...
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