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N-weapons proliferation a big problem: Hillary


Calling nuclear-armed Iran a principal threat to the world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on...
‘Pak rapidly developing nuke arsenal’

‘Pak rapidly developing nuke arsenal’


Estimated to have more nuclear weapons than India, Pak is rapidly expanding its atomic arsenal, a re...
Military attack final option against Iran: Obama

Military attack final option against Iran: Obama


I don`t bluff, Obama said delivering his most explicit threat to Tehran to keep away from nuclear we...
Sanctions have weakened Iran: Panetta

Sanctions have weakened Iran: Panetta


Leon Panetta, said that Tehran continues to develop their nuclear capabilities.
`Pakistan possesses upto 110 nuclear weapons`

`Pakistan possesses upto 110 nuclear weapons`


In the report titled "Don`t bank on the bomb", the ICAN said that Pakistan had between 90 and 110 nu...
Iran to allow UN inspectors into secret site

Iran to allow UN inspectors into secret site


The IAEA requested access to Parchin during high-level talks in Tehran in Feb, but the Iranian side ...
Obama makes case against striking Iran now

Obama makes case against striking Iran now


US President Barack Obama says he doesn`t want war but insists he would attack Iran if that was the ...

‘Over 300 financial institutions funding N-firms’


A foreign NGO claimed that more than 300 financial institutions, including some Indian firms, have e...
Iran undecided over nuclear weapon: Panetta

Iran undecided over nuclear weapon: Panetta


Iran is enriching uranium but that it has not made a decision on whether to proceed with developme...
‘Firm to prevent Iran from acquiring N-weapons’

‘Firm to prevent Iran from acquiring N-weapons’


The US is keenly aware of the fact that Iran has continued behave in a way that casts doubt on its i...
Iran `won`t wait for enemies to attack`: General

Iran `won`t wait for enemies to attack`: General


A senior military commander said that Tehran will strike pre-emptively at its enemies, if it feels ...

India, Pak agree to extend N-risk reduction pact


India and Pakistan announced that they had agreed to extend a pact on reducing the risk from accide...

Nuclear weapons not for war: Army Chief


Amid reports of Pakistan and China augmenting their nuclear arsenals, Army Chief Gen VK Singh on Sun...
Doomsday Clock a minute closer to midnight

Doomsday Clock a minute closer to midnight


The symbolic Doomsday Clock calculated by a group of scientists was moved a minute closer to midnigh...
EU tightens Iran sanctions, mulls oil ban

EU tightens Iran sanctions, mulls oil ban


EU nations agreed on Thursday to examine sanctions on Iran`s energy sector over its nuclear program ...
Barak says no Israeli attack on Iran anytime soon

Barak says no Israeli attack on Iran anytime soon


Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Thursday an Israeli attack on Iran is not imminent but all optio...

Govt refuses to comment on other countries` N-arms


In the wake of media and think-tank reports estimating the size of Pakistan`s nuke arsenal, India sa...
Traces from old N-tests found in Antarctic moss

Traces from old N-tests found in Antarctic moss


Nuclear weapons, tested 50 years ago, have left their imprint on living moss shoots in the Antarctic...
US has confidence in security of Pak N-weapons

US has confidence in security of Pak N-weapons


The US expressed confidence in the ability of Islamabad to secure its atomic arsenals effectively. ...
 Iran won`t retreat from nuclear path: Ahmadinejad

Iran won`t retreat from nuclear path: Ahmadinejad


The IAEA said in its report it had "serious concerns" over information that Iran "has carried out a...
Iran on threshold of nuclear capability: Report

Iran on threshold of nuclear capability: Report


Israeli President Shimon Peres Sunday warned that an attack on Iran was "more and more likely," days...
Pak nukes can’t be attacked by US: Musharraf

Pak nukes can’t be attacked by US: Musharraf


Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has said that the country`s nuclear weapons are very hard...
`Pakistan`s nuclear weapons vulnerable to theft`

`Pakistan`s nuclear weapons vulnerable to theft`


Pakistan has begun moving its nuclear weapons in low-security vans on congested roads to hide them f...

`India most threatened by N-weapons`


Voicing concern over growing nuclear stockpile in South Asia, Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar today...
Pak has taken steps to secure N-weapons: Khar

Pak has taken steps to secure N-weapons: Khar


Pakistan said it shares concerns that non-state actors or terrorists may acquire and use nuclear wea...
US rejects Iran `charm offensive` in nuke dispute

US rejects Iran `charm offensive` in nuke dispute


Iran already is under four sets of Security Council sanctions for refusing to freeze uranium enrich...
Credible evidence Iran working on N-weapons: UN

Credible evidence Iran working on N-weapons: UN


Iran is under four sets of UN Security Council sanctions for refusing to freeze enrichment.
Iranian nuclear bid could provoke attack: Sarkozy

Iranian nuclear bid could provoke attack: Sarkozy


The UN Security Council has repeatedly ordered Tehran to halt all uranium enrichment.
US has `snatch-and-grab` plan for Pak`s N-weapons

US has `snatch-and-grab` plan for Pak`s N-weapons


Plans have been drawn up for dealing with worst-case scenarios in Pakistan, said a report.

‘Mush pressurised Iran to roll back N-program’


The Musharraf-led Pakistan Government had been discouraging Iran from developing nuclear weapons, US...

`Pak nuclear weapons could go to terrorists hands`


US expressed apprehension that the nuclear weapons and technology of Pakistan might fall into the h...
`Pakistan got nukes with Chinese help`

`Pakistan got nukes with Chinese help`


A top US Senator has said that Pakistan would have never acquired nuclear weapons without the assist...

‘India, Pak added 20-30 nukes in past one year’


India and Pakistan have added 20-30 nuclear warheads in their arsenal in the past one year, a global...
Nuclear weapons threat not decreasing: Study

Nuclear weapons threat not decreasing: Study


More than 5,000 nuclear weapons are deployed around the world and nuclear powers continue investin...
NAM reiterates call for total ban on nuclear weapons

NAM reiterates call for total ban on nuclear weapons


NAM emphasized the importance of the role of its member states to convey concrete proposals for the ...
No plans to attack Pak nuclear weapons: Taliban

No plans to attack Pak nuclear weapons: Taliban


Pak Taliban have repeatedly tried present themselves as a defender of Pak.
Pakistan proud to have N-weapons: Musharraf

Pakistan proud to have N-weapons: Musharraf


Former Pak president said India posed "an existential threat" to his country.
Malaysia seizes `possible` nuclear weapons parts

Malaysia seizes `possible` nuclear weapons parts


The vessel, which had arrived from China, was headed for western Asia.

Pak rejects Menon`s concerns about safety of its N-weapons


Pakistan says it had "impeccable" custodial controls for its strategic arsenal.
Iranian leaders split on nuclear weapons: Report

Iranian leaders split on nuclear weapons: Report


A classified US intelligence assessment says that Iran`s leaders are divided on whether to build n...
`Japan should develop nuke weapons to defend itself`

`Japan should develop nuke weapons to defend itself`


Tokyo Governor said the weapons will safeguard Japan from China, North Korea.
Pak ahead of India; has 110 N-weapons

Pak ahead of India; has 110 N-weapons


Pakistan has doubled nuclear weapons stockpile over the past several years.
China denies it is contemplating first use of nuclear weapons

China denies it is contemplating first use of nuclear weapons


China denied reports that it would consider a pre-emptive nuclear strike if it finds itself faced ...
Egyptian Prez ‘turned down’ black-market N-weapons deal: WikiLeaks

Egyptian Prez ‘turned down’ black-market N-weapons deal: WikiLeaks


Egypt was reportedly offered N-weapons on black market after USSR collapsed.

`Pak holds nuclear weapons to ensure peace, stability`


Pak’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman, Gen Khalid Shameem Wynne, has said that the country ...
Pakistan rejects fears over its nuclear weapons

Pakistan rejects fears over its nuclear weapons


Leaked US cables show widespread concern about safety of Pak nuclear weapons.
‘Pak accelerates pace of its N-weapons programme’

‘Pak accelerates pace of its N-weapons programme’


Pakistan has been secretly accelerating pace of its nuclear weapons programme and it has assembled...
‘Pak`s N-arsenal has prevented war with India’

‘Pak`s N-arsenal has prevented war with India’


Pak`s nuclear arsenal has prevented a conventional war with India, AQ Khan said.

Government dispels fears of n-weapons in Myanmar


There is no nuclear threat from Myanmar, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said on Thursday.
Will use nukes for self-defence only: China

Will use nukes for self-defence only: China


China said that it would resolutely implement the `no first use` policy.