Nuclear Weapons – U.S., Russia never so close on Iran nuclear issue (People’s Daily)

U.S., Russia never so close on Iran nuclear issue (People’s Daily)
The positions of Washington and Moscow on the Iranian nuclear issue “have never been so near,” said U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle on Wednesday. Beyrle told the Ekho Moskvy radio station that neither the United States nor Russia needs a nuclear arms race in the East Asia and the Middle East. The nuclear non-proliferation treaty remains effective as long as the two sides synchronize their …

US intel agencies suspect Iran never halted nuclear arms work (WashingtonTV)
Washington, 19 January (WashingtonTV) US intelligence agencies now suspect that Iran never halted work on its nuclear arms program, as stated in a much disputed 2007 US intelligence assessment, the Washington Times reported on Tuesday.

Pak govt seeks court ban on A Q Khan’s free movement (The Times of India)
The Pakistan government on Tuesday asked a court to bar disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan from moving around freely, meeting people and giving interviews to the media in the interest of national security.

US, Europe vow not to back down on pressuring Iran over nuclear program (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
WASHINGTON – The United States and Europe are vowing to keep up pressure on Iran to come clean about its nuclear program, saying the country’s continued refusal to prove its intentions are peaceful will draw new penalties.

Russian-U.S. Nuclear Accord May Be Ready By April, Envoy Says (Bloomberg)
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Russian and U.S. negotiators may complete work on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty before April, John Beyrle, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, said today on Ekho Moskvy radio.

Gates wants nuclear talks with China (MalaysiaNews.net)
Bill Gertz Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates discussed China’s military buildup with Indian leaders in New Delhi on Wednesday and told reporters he wants talks with China on nuclear weapons, somethin…

Gates wants nuclear talks with China (The Washington Times)
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates discussed China’s military buildup with Indian leaders in New Delhi on Wednesday and told reporters he wants talks with China on nuclear weapons, something Beijing has resisted. Mr. Gates said after a meeting with Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony that the two leaders discussed China’s military modernization program and “what the intentions of that military …

Vice President Biden Commends Shultz, Kissinger, Nunn and Perry on their Continued Work on Nuclear Non-Proliferation (The White House)
Washington, DC Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement today: We welcome and support the continued contributions of George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, Sam Nunn and William Perry to our nation s security. For decades, the leadership of these eminent statesmen has enhanced our nation s liberty and prosperity, and their enduring commitment serves as an inspiration for our pursuit …

Iran nuclear plant set to open (BBC News)
Iran’s first nuclear power plant will be operating by mid-2011, Iranian and Russian officials say.

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