US mulls steep nuclear arsenal cuts
February 15th, 2012 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The White House and Pentagon are considering several proposals that would significantly reduce the nation's nuclear arsenal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.The US ... Read more...
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India not in arms race: DRDO chief
November 16th, 2011 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Discounting talk of an arms race in the neighbourhood after its successful test of the Agni-IV strategic nuclear-capable missile, India's defence research chief V.K. Saraswat ... Read more...
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Pakistan turns ‘new front line’ of war on terror
July 7th, 2011 - 11:06 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 7 (IANS) Pakistan is now the new front in the war on terror as it has become a new safe haven for al-Qaeda, says the Canadian media ... Read more...
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Pakistan nukes may fall into terrorist hands, fear US diplomats (Lead)
December 1st, 2010 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme could lead to fissile material falling into the hands of terrorists or a devastating nuclear exchange with India, reveals the latest ... Read more...
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US, UK, Russia share concerns over Pak nuclear stockpile, proliferation: WikiLeaks [Part-2]
December 1st, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
The Russians also shared concerns that Pakistan was "highly unstable", with Yuri Korolev from the Russian Foreign Ministry telling US officials, "Islamists are not only seeking power in Pakistan but are also ... Read more...
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US, UK, Russia share concerns over Pak nuclear stockpile, proliferation: WikiLeaks
December 1st, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 1 (ANI): United States and British diplomats fear that Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme could lead to fissile material falling into the hands of terrorists or a devastating nuclear exchange with ... Read more...
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WikiLeaks: Diplomats fear Pakistan’s nukes may fall into terrorist hands
December 1st, 2010 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) American and British diplomats fear Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme could lead to fissile material falling into the hands of terrorists or a devastating nuclear exchange ... Read more...
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US lost link with 50 nuclear warheads for 45 minutes
October 27th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) The US military lost communication with 50 of its nuclear missiles last week for about 45 minutes due to an engineering failure, the Wall Street Journal said.A ... Read more...
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Iran has fuel for two nuke weapons: IAEA report
June 1st, 2010 - 11:31 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 1 (ANI): A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report revealed on Monday that Iran has now produced a stockpile of nuclear fuel that experts say would be enough, with further ... Read more...
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Pak’s nukes well guarded by ’strong hands’: Gilani
May 15th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, May 15 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday reiterated that his country's nuclear assets are well guarded by 'strong hands.'Geo News quoted Gilani as saying that US ... Read more...
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Russia to reveal nuclear stockpile data
May 13th, 2010 - 8:03 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is considering disclosing data on its nuclear stockpile, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.
The statement came just over a week after the US Department of ... Read more...
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US reveals it has 5,113 nuclear warheads (Lead)
May 4th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (IANS) The US has shared one of its best kept secrets - it has 5,113 nuclear warheads in its weapons stockpile.
It represents an 84 percent reduction from the ... Read more...
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US has over 5000 existing nuclear war-heads
May 4th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 4 (ANI): The size of the United States' nuclear warheads is estimated to be 5113, the Pentagon has disclosed, but according to the Federation of American Scientists an estimated 4,600 ... Read more...
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US releases size of nuclear stockpile
May 4th, 2010 - 4:26 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (DPA) The US Defence Department announced that the US has 5,113 nuclear warheads, disclosing the size of the atomic arsenal for the first time.
The decision to release the ... 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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Talks on with both India, Pak about nuclear responsibilities: US
April 17th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr.17 (ANI): Concerned over the arms race between India and Pakistan, the United States has said that it is holding talks with both the nuclear powered countries about their responsibilities ... Read more...
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Ukraine Takes Pledge To Dispose Uranium Within Two Years
April 13th, 2010 - 9:42 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Washington, Apr 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has declared that the country would be disposing its stocks of the nuclear material uranium with a period of two years. ... Read more...
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As summit gets underway, opinion builds on Pak rogue elements
April 13th, 2010 - 8:10 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr.13 (ANI): Article after article from across the globe and think tanks around the world are expressing the opinion that if this nuclear security summit in Washington DC is about securing ... Read more...
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Pak under pressure from US to sign nuclear material cut-off treaty
January 28th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan.28 (ANI): Pakistan is under tremendous pressure from the United States to sign the Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty (FMCT), American media reports.While the US says the treaty must be signed in ... Read more...
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India gets tough on NPT signing
December 15th, 2009 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) India has made it clear that it will never sign the "flawed and discriminatory" Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) and has voiced reservations about a report released ... Read more...
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Pakistan has more nukes than India: Report
November 18th, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov.18 (ANI): A new report has revealed that Pakistan enjoys a substantial lead over India when it comes to nuclear weapons.According to the report compiled by Robert S Norris and Hans ... Read more...
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Pak overhauled nuke command and controls following 9/11: US report
September 10th, 2009 - 3:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep.10 (ANI): A latest US report has revealed that Islamabad, over the years, has overhauled its nuclear command and controls besides implementing new personnel security programmes.The report also acknowledges that Pakistan ... Read more...
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Pak going beyond degree of N-deterrence is worrying: Army Chief
September 2nd, 2009 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Pune,Sep. 2 (ANI): Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Wednesday criticized Pakistan for stockpiling nuclear weapons in the name of protection, and said the country is going beyond the degree of deterrence. ... Read more...
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Pak develops second strike capability in probable nuclear conflict: US report
May 30th, 2009 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 30 (ANI): Amid recent reports that it is rapidly adding to its nuclear stockpile, Pakistan has also developed second strike capability in case of a probable nuclear conflict.A US ... Read more...
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Pak admits to expanding its nuclear programme
May 22nd, 2009 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan has for the first time admitted that it is expanding its nuclear programme.Islamabad, however, said that it was expanding its nuclear capability only to maintain a credible ... Read more...
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US to ensure every penny of Pak aid is utilized for intended purpose : Clinton
May 21st, 2009 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 21 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said the Obama administration would ensure that US aid to Pakistan is not diverted to any other channel, and is utilized ... Read more...
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India has to exercise regional, global leadership expected of a rising power: NYT
May 20th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 20 (ANI): Given the overwhelming mandate received in the 2009 general elections, the Indian National Congress-led coalition government of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will now have to exercise ... Read more...
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Zardari flies to US amid fears over Pakistan nuclear weapons
May 5th, 2009 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari left the British capital for a summit in the US Tuesday amid mounting fears over the safety of Pakistan's ... Read more...
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Lehman Brothers sitting on toxic nuke stockpile
April 16th, 2009 - 10:13 am ICT by IANS
New York, April 16 (IANS) The failed investment bank Lehman Brothers sits not only on toxic sub-prime mortgage loans but also toxic nuclear stockpile.
According to reports, the bankrupt bank holds up ... Read more...
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West should provide Pak with 100b dollar economic package
December 17th, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec.17 (ANI): The United States and other Western donors should agree to a 100 billion economic package for Pakistan provided it verifiably eliminates its entire nuclear stockpile and industrial ... Read more...
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Experts call on US to follow dual track nuke weapons policy
December 11th, 2008 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec.11 (ANI): A joint working group of scientists and policy experts has said that the United States must re-establish its global leadership in nuclear arms control while continuing to update ... Read more...
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US trying to capture nuclear assets of Pakistan: Pak Law Minister
February 15th, 2008 - 12:34 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Feb 15 (ANI): The Bush Administration is trying to take the custody of the nuclear arsenals of Pakistan, caretaker Law Minister Afzal Haider has said.By putting fingers on the security ... Read more...
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