China says it is ‘completely transparent’ about nuclear arsenalBEIJING — China said Tuesday that it is completely transparent about its nuclear arsenal and dismissed a call by Japan for more information ahead of a visit by the Japanese prime minister. Russia: first full talks with US on START replacement to begin May 18 in MoscowMOSCOW — The first full-format talks by Russia and the United States on devising a replacement for the START arms-reduction treaty will take place May 18-20 in Moscow. A look at North Korea’s nuclear programA look at North Korea’s nuclear program: U.S, Russian negotiators meet in Rome for talks on new nuclear arms reduction treatyROME — U.S. and Russian negotiators emerged optimistic Friday after talks aimed at creating a new treaty to reduce their nuclear weapon stockpiles. SKorea accepts NKorea’s proposal for talks on joint industrial park in first dialogue in yearSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said it will hold talks Tuesday with North Korea to discuss a troubled joint industrial complex, marking the first official dialogue between the two countries under South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. |