US pressing for UN authority to interdict North Korean trade in nuclear arms and missilesWASHINGTON — At the risk of triggering a military confrontation, the Obama administration is pressing for new U.N. steps aimed at cutting off North Korea’s ability to peddle its nuclear wares, including an arrangement to interdict air and sea shipments of nuclear materials and hardware to and from North Korea. South Korea, Thailand criticize North Korea; say nuclear test threatens world peace, stabilitySEOGWIPO, South Korea — South Korea and Thailand criticized North Korea on Sunday, saying the country’s nuclear test threatens world peace and stability and harms efforts to prevent atomic proliferation. Hoping to ease disagreements, Obama and Russian foreign minister offer conciliatory wordsWASHINGTON — Russia was sounding conciliatory during a Washington visit as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised the Obama administration for what he called its pragmatic approach to relations. Obama says the US and Russia can narrow differences over arms control and other issuesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, after meeting with a top Russian official on Thursday, said he thinks the United States and Russia can narrow their differences over nuclear weapons, the Middle East and several other issues. Delegates clear key hurdle, agree on agenda for 2010 nuclear treaty reviewUNITED NATIONS — Delegates preparing for a major conference next year to review the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty have agreed on an agenda, and some said the change in President Barack Obama’s tone and emphasis was a key factor. North Korea vows to bolster nuclear arsenal, citing Obama administration’s ‘hostile’ policiesSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has accused the Obama administration of hostility and is vowing to bolster its nuclear arsenal. Obama calls for stronger treaty to tackle spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorismUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama urged delegates at a U.N. meeting to strengthen the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty so it can deal with the threats of nuclear terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons. Obama’s pledge to cut nuclear weapons wins praise from China, developing countries at UNUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama’s pledge to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons won praise Monday from China and key developing countries, and spurred hope that Washington’s policy shift and new U.S.-Russian cooperation will end a long deadlock on global disarmament efforts. Activist wants DOE to halt building at former SC nuke weapons site in wake of safety issuesCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The Department of Energy should halt construction on a nuclear waste reprocessing facility in South Carolina after an internal investigation found several safety flaws, the head of a nuclear nonproliferation group said Monday. Analysis: Radical insiders threaten Pakistani nuclear safety more than Taliban attackVIENNA — The Taliban’s recent advances in Pakistan are intensifying concern about whether its nuclear arsenal is safe from terrorists. US official says he expects North Korea will test nuclear weapon before 6-party talks resumeWASHINGTON — A senior Obama administration official said he expects that North Korea will test a nuclear weapon before it is forced back to international disarmament negotiations. NKorea threatens nuclear test if UN doesn’t apologize for condemning rocket launchSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea warned it will fire an intercontinental ballistic missile — or even carry out another nuclear test — unless the U.N. apologizes for condemning the regime’s April 5 rocket launch. 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. A look at North Korea’s nuclear programA look at North Korea’s nuclear program: Chronology of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programsA timeline of nuclear and missile developments in North Korea: Russia’s foreign minister renews opposition to sanctions on North KoreaSEOUL, South Korea — Russia’s foreign minister on Friday renewed his country’s opposition to sanctions against North Korea for its rocket launch and called for efforts to revive the stalled talks on ending Pyongyang’s nuclear programs. NKorea reiterates boycott of nuclear negotiations during talks with Russian FMSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea noted Friday that Russia “paid attention” to its decision to boycott international nuclear talks when their top diplomats met, indicating there was no breakthrough in Moscow’s efforts to get Pyongyang back to the negotiating table. Reports: Russian FM says he does not expect breakthrough in nuke talks on NKorea tripSEOUL, South Korea — Russia’s top diplomat said he expects no quick breakthrough in efforts to get North Korea back to nuclear talks, despite a likely meeting Friday with leader Kim Jong Il, reports said. Top Russian diplomat starts mission to get North Korea back into nuclear talksSEOUL, South Korea — Russia launched a mission Thursday to try to bring North Korea back into international disarmament talks, sending its top diplomat to Pyongyang after the North announced it would restart its nuclear program. Top Russian diplomat opens mission to get NKorea back into nuclear talksSEOUL, South Korea — Russia launched a mission Thursday to try to bring North Korea back into international disarmament talks, sending its top diplomat to Pyongyang after the North announced it would restart its nuclear program. Christopher Hill confirmed as new US ambassador to Iraq,680WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Barack Obama’s choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to Iraq despite fierce opposition from conservatives who complained about the nominee’s diplomatic record. UN nuclear body says NKorea could restart nuclear facilities within monthsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea could restart its nuclear facilities within months, the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned Monday, but added he was optimistic that negotiations on halting Pyongyang’s atomic ambitions could be revived. UN nuclear body says NKorea could restart nuclear facilities within monthsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea could restart its nuclear facilities within months, the chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned Monday, but added he was optimistic that negotiations on halting Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions could be revived. 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. SKorea accepts NKorea’s proposal for talks on joint factory park in first dialogue in yearSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Sunday accepted North Korea’s proposal for talks on a troubled joint industrial complex, setting up the first official dialogue between the two countries in a year amid tensions over the North’s recent rocket launch. Nouth Korea offers warning, dialogue to South Korea amid tensionsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s military has warned South Korea to stay out of a U.S.-led initiative to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction, while Seoul postponed plans to announce its participation after a surprise offer of dialogue by Pyongyang. South Korea studying North Korea’s proposal for talks amid tensionsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said Saturday it is reviewing a North Korean proposal for talks on a troubled joint industrial complex where the North is holding a South Korean man, amid rising tensions over the North’s recent rocket launch and its expulsion of nuclear monitors. South Korea says North Korea has proposed meeting on joint industrial complexNKorea proposes meeting on joint factory park SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says that North Korea has proposed a meeting on a joint factory park in the North next week. |
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