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Russia welcomes a US pledge to speed work on nuclear disarmament and hopes cooperation between the two Cold War-era rivals will deter others from amassing atomic weapons, a top official said Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with AFP, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov -- a close associate of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin -- also said Moscow was ready to facilitate talks between the ... read more
Berlin (AFP) Feb 4, 2009Senior diplomats from six world powers met Wednesday for the first time under the new US administration to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, two days after Tehran launched its first satellite. Political directors from the UN Security Council permanent members -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States -- plus Germany met in Wiesbaden near the western German city of Frankfurt ... more
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China wants to see US, Russian nuclear disarmament efforts before talks Iran says US should win back Tehran's trust for nuclear talks UK govt accused of renaming submarine to avoid offending France Iran diplomat says no contact with US since Trump's return Lights out for French solar panel maker Kremlin urges Trump to resume nuclear disarmament talks 'as soon as possible' UK agrees �9 bn nuclear submarine deal with Rolls-Royce Trump hopes to avoid strikes on Iran nuclear sites Iran says Oct 7 attack 'destroyed' chance for US nuclear talks 
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Paris (AFP) Feb 3, 2009Western powers working to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions voiced "acute concern" Tuesday over the Islamic Republic's technological leap in launching its first home-built satellite into orbit. The technology for launching satellites "is very similar to ballistic (missile) capabilities," said French foreign ministry spokesman Eric Chevallier. "We can't but link this to the very serious ... more  
Washington (AFP) Feb 4, 2009The US military on Wednesday faced the prospect of a costly logistical headache trying to move troops and supplies into Afghanistan, after Kyrgyzstan moved to close a major US air base that served as a vital hub. The closure would place a strain on US supply lines at a time when President Barack Obama is preparing to nearly double the 36,000-strong force in the country and amid increasing at ... more 
Seoul (AFP) Feb 4, 2009The US military chief in South Korea urged North Korea Wednesday to stop raising tensions on the divided peninsula, saying Seoul and Washington are prepared for any contingency. "We're prepared...for any contingency, any provocation," said General Walter Sharp, referring to the US and South Korean military. Sharp, in a speech, urged the North to "stop the provocations that have been ... more  
Bangkok (AFP) Feb 4, 2009Thailand launched its annual war games Wednesday with troops from the United States, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia linking up with Thai forces for two weeks of joint military exercises. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the biggest war games in Southeast Asia in the northern city of Chiang Mai, US Deputy Chief of Mission James Entwistle said the focus would be on peacekeeping and ... more |
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Washington (UPI) Feb 4, 2009 On Jan. 2, 2008, Staff Sgt. Ryan Maseth of the 5th Special Forces Group died of cardiac arrest after being electrocuted while taking a shower in his barracks in Baghdad. An Army investigation has concluded that his death resulted from "negligent homicide" caused by the military contractor KBR and two of its supervisors by failing to ensure that "qualified electricians and plumbers" ... more 
Washington (AFP) Feb 3, 2009The United States and European allies sharpened their tone Tuesday toward Iran even if the Obama administration still holds the door open to diplomatic engagement with the Islamic republic. Just two weeks in office, President Barack Obama's administration took a firm line toward Iran's nuclear and missile programs, and planned to raise the issues at talks in Germany on Wednesday with ... more 
Brussels (AFP) Feb 4, 2009NATO expressed concern Wednesday about reports that Russia is planning to open up a naval base in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia and is closely watching developments. "NATO ambassadors are watching the situation both carefully and with concern, as they seem to be in violation of Georgia's territorial integrity," spokesman James Appathurai told reporters in Brussels. He said ... more 
Brussels (AFP) Feb 4, 2009NATO's top commander has accepted suggestions from two generals to tone down orders for tackling drug lords and laboratories in Afghanistan, an alliance spokesman said Wednesday. US General John Craddock came under fire after telling commanders that he wanted troops in the 50,000-strong NATO-led security force "to attack directly drug producers and facilities throughout Afghanistan." ... more |
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