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FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the National Defence Control Centre in Moscow

World Feb 04

Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

World Feb 04

FILE PHOTO: An unarmed Trident II D5 missile is test-launched from the ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska
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Experts debate whether U.S. should extend its nuclear arms treaty with Russia

As the New START nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia expires, there is debate over whether the U.S. should extend the agreement or walk away. For two perspectives on that debate, Nick Schifrin speaks with Rose Gottemoeller,…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

World Feb 04

FILE PHOTO: Signing of the New START agreement at Prague Castle
The last U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The termination of the New START Treaty would set the stage for what many fear could be an unconstrained nuclear arms race.

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Amanda Morris, Associated Press

World Dec 30

Belarus shows off deployment of Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles on its territory
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, Moscow says

The announcement comes at a critical time for peace talks, with negotiators still searching for a breakthrough on key issues, including territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

By Associated Press

World Nov 12

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits the Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation in Tehran
UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months

The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June. According to the IAEA's last report in September, Iran has a stockpile of uranium enriched up to…

By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

Oct 30

Trump's remarks on nuclear testing upend decades of U.S. policy. Here's what to know

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's comments Thursday suggesting the United States will restart its testing of nuclear weapons upends decades of American policy in regards to the bomb, but come as Washington's rivals have been expanding and testing their nuclear-capable arsenals.

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Oct 26

Putin says Russia has tested a new long-range, nuclear-capable missile that can evade defenses

By Associated Press

Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defenses, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks released on Sunday.

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Oct 22

Putin directs Russian nuclear forces drills as summit with Trump is on hold

By Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches.

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Sep 03

PHOTOS: China's military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

By David Rising, Associated Press

There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday's military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China's latest military hardware.

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Aug 06

At 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, survivors fear lessons may be forgotten as nuclear threat rises

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

“There will be nobody left to pass on this sad and painful experience in 10 years or 20 years,” said Minoru Suzuto, a 94-year-old survivor.

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