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"Don't Know Why Obama Didn't Pull Out": Trump On Russia Nuclear Treaty
President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that the United States plans to leave a landmark nuclear weapons treaty with Russia over claims Moscow has violated the deal.
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With An Eye On Russia, US To Increase Nuclear Capabilities
Concerned about Russia's growing tactical nuclear weapons, the United States will expand its nuclear capabilities, a policy document released on Friday said, a move some critics say could increase the risk of miscalculation between the two countries.
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'Unchecked' Iran Could Become Another North Korea: United States
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has termed the Iran nuclear deal a failure and said an "unchecked" Tehran could become another North Korea, but stopped short of threatening to derail the landmark agreement.
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Pakistan Made 'Counterproductive' Moves Risking Nuclear War: US
US Vice President Joe Biden has singled out Pakistan along with Russia and North Korea and others for making "counterproductive" moves that only heightened the risk that nuclear weapons could be used in a regional conflict.
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Getting North Korea To Give Up Nuclear Bomb Probably 'Lost Cause': US Spy Chief
The US policy of trying to persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons "is probably a lost cause" and the best that could be hoped for is a cap on the country's nuclear capability, the Director of US National Intelligence James Clapper said on Tuesday.
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As US Ties Slump, Russian War Rhetoric Spikes At Home
State television threatens the West with nuclear weapons, the Kremlin halts a disarmament treaty, the army warns of shooting down US jets. As ties between Russia and the West have once again slumped, rhetoric in Moscow has peaked.
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Donald Trump's Stance On Nuclear Restraint Is Ambiguous
Donald Trump's ambiguous answer to a debate question on nuclear restraint raised doubts about his understanding of the issue. On the other hand, his words - by design or coincidence - mirror the nub of a policy argument the administration is wrestling with in the final months of Barack Obama's presidency.
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Barack Obama Makes History With Hiroshima Visit
Barack Obama paid moving tribute to victims of the first atomic bomb today and called for a world free of nuclear weapons, during a historic and emotional visit to Hiroshima.
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The Real Reason America Controls Its Nukes With Ancient Floppy Disks
It's hard to believe these magnetic, 8-inch data storage devices are what's propping up the most fearsome weapons humanity has ever created.
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Hiroshima Survivors: Apology From Barack Obama Nice, But Priority Is Disarmament
Japanese atomic bomb survivors say an apology from President Barack Obama for the US bombing of Hiroshima would be welcome, but their priority is on ridding the world of all nuclear weapons forever.
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US Congressmen Concerned Over China's Nuclear Weapons Aid To Pak
Expressing concern over latest reports suggesting that China supplied nuclear weapons technology and design to Pakistan, two influential US lawmakers have written a letter to the Obama administration, seeking to know what has been done to halt such cooperation which represents a threat to the national security of America and its allies.
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US Attuned To India's Security Concerns, Clarifies White House
The White House has insisted that it is "attuned" to the security concerns of India even as it reiterated US President Barack Obama's views on nuclear and missile developments in South Asia.
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'Madmen' Must Not Be Allowed To Get Nuclear Material: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Friday to do more to safeguard vulnerable nuclear facilities to prevent "madmen" from groups like ISIS from getting their hands on a nuclear weapon or a radioactive "dirty bomb."
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Donald Trump Doesn't Know Much About Foreign Policy: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama said on Friday that Donald Trump's recent comments that South Korea and Japan should acquire nuclear weapons show the leading Republican presidential candidate is not well informed on international relations.
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Opinion: The Next Steps In Nuclear Security
Of all the threats to global security and peace, the most dangerous is the proliferation and potential use of nuclear weapons. That's why, seven years ago in Prague, I committed the United States to stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and to seeking a world without them. This vision builds on the policies of presidents before me, Democrat and Re...
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"Don't Know Why Obama Didn't Pull Out": Trump On Russia Nuclear Treaty
President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that the United States plans to leave a landmark nuclear weapons treaty with Russia over claims Moscow has violated the deal.
-
With An Eye On Russia, US To Increase Nuclear Capabilities
Concerned about Russia's growing tactical nuclear weapons, the United States will expand its nuclear capabilities, a policy document released on Friday said, a move some critics say could increase the risk of miscalculation between the two countries.
-
'Unchecked' Iran Could Become Another North Korea: United States
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has termed the Iran nuclear deal a failure and said an "unchecked" Tehran could become another North Korea, but stopped short of threatening to derail the landmark agreement.
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Pakistan Made 'Counterproductive' Moves Risking Nuclear War: US
US Vice President Joe Biden has singled out Pakistan along with Russia and North Korea and others for making "counterproductive" moves that only heightened the risk that nuclear weapons could be used in a regional conflict.
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Getting North Korea To Give Up Nuclear Bomb Probably 'Lost Cause': US Spy Chief
The US policy of trying to persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons "is probably a lost cause" and the best that could be hoped for is a cap on the country's nuclear capability, the Director of US National Intelligence James Clapper said on Tuesday.
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As US Ties Slump, Russian War Rhetoric Spikes At Home
State television threatens the West with nuclear weapons, the Kremlin halts a disarmament treaty, the army warns of shooting down US jets. As ties between Russia and the West have once again slumped, rhetoric in Moscow has peaked.
-
Donald Trump's Stance On Nuclear Restraint Is Ambiguous
Donald Trump's ambiguous answer to a debate question on nuclear restraint raised doubts about his understanding of the issue. On the other hand, his words - by design or coincidence - mirror the nub of a policy argument the administration is wrestling with in the final months of Barack Obama's presidency.
-
Barack Obama Makes History With Hiroshima Visit
Barack Obama paid moving tribute to victims of the first atomic bomb today and called for a world free of nuclear weapons, during a historic and emotional visit to Hiroshima.
-
The Real Reason America Controls Its Nukes With Ancient Floppy Disks
It's hard to believe these magnetic, 8-inch data storage devices are what's propping up the most fearsome weapons humanity has ever created.
-
Hiroshima Survivors: Apology From Barack Obama Nice, But Priority Is Disarmament
Japanese atomic bomb survivors say an apology from President Barack Obama for the US bombing of Hiroshima would be welcome, but their priority is on ridding the world of all nuclear weapons forever.
-
US Congressmen Concerned Over China's Nuclear Weapons Aid To Pak
Expressing concern over latest reports suggesting that China supplied nuclear weapons technology and design to Pakistan, two influential US lawmakers have written a letter to the Obama administration, seeking to know what has been done to halt such cooperation which represents a threat to the national security of America and its allies.
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US Attuned To India's Security Concerns, Clarifies White House
The White House has insisted that it is "attuned" to the security concerns of India even as it reiterated US President Barack Obama's views on nuclear and missile developments in South Asia.
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'Madmen' Must Not Be Allowed To Get Nuclear Material: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Friday to do more to safeguard vulnerable nuclear facilities to prevent "madmen" from groups like ISIS from getting their hands on a nuclear weapon or a radioactive "dirty bomb."
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Donald Trump Doesn't Know Much About Foreign Policy: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama said on Friday that Donald Trump's recent comments that South Korea and Japan should acquire nuclear weapons show the leading Republican presidential candidate is not well informed on international relations.
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Opinion: The Next Steps In Nuclear Security
Of all the threats to global security and peace, the most dangerous is the proliferation and potential use of nuclear weapons. That's why, seven years ago in Prague, I committed the United States to stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and to seeking a world without them. This vision builds on the policies of presidents before me, Democrat and Re...
