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THE NEW FORTY The state of the homeland's security...
Billions have been spent on securing the homeland in the past decade. Apparently, the government forgot about securing one important facility in the homeland, which in my mind calls into question the ...
Posted on 9/30/12 at 8:22 PM
US, China pledge efforts for nuclear-free North Korea 
The United States and China committed Saturday to a process aimed at ridding North Korea of its nuclear weapons, with the Obama administration gaining at least the rhetorical support of the only government that can exert significant influence over the reclusive North.
By Bradley Klapper , April 13, 2013
Hoeven warns against expedited nuclear disarmament
The United States’ strategic nuclear triad of land-based missiles, bombers and nuclear-armed submarines has served the country well but may be threatened, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., told a Washington, D.C., audience this week.
By Chuck Haga , February 08, 2013
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Iran lawmaker: Country can produce nuclear weapons but won't
Iran has the knowledge and scientific capability to produce nuclear weapons but will never do so, a prominent lawmaker has said. His assertion published on parliament's website late Friday suggests that Iran is trying to show unity in its political establishment around its often repeated claims that it seeks world-class technological advances including nuclear expertise, but does not want to develop atomic arms as the U.S. and its allies claim.
By Ali Akbar Dareini , April 07, 2012
Clinton urges Iran to prove no intent of nuclear arms development
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday urged Iran to back up its declaration that Islam bars weapons of mass destruction by agreeing to a plan that would prove it does not intend to develop nuclear arms.
By Bradley Klapper , April 01, 2012
Obama travels to South Korea to confront nuclear threats
President Barack Obama is opening his pitch for faster work to lock down nuclear material that could be used by terrorists with an up-close look at the nuclear front lines along the heavily militarized border with volatile North Korea.
By Anne Gearan and Ben Feller , March 24, 2012
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Israelis agree with U.S. assessment that Iran hasn't decided on nuclear bomb construction
Despite saber-rattling from Jerusalem, Israeli officials now agree with the U.S. assessment that Tehran has not yet decided on the actual construction of a nuclear bomb, according to senior Israeli government and defense figures. Even so, there is great concern in Israel about leaving Iran "on the cusp" of a bomb — explaining why Israel continues to hint at a military attack on Iran's nuclear installations before it moves enough of them underground to protect them from Israel's bombs.
By Amy Teibel , March 18, 2012
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Obama, Nentanyahu each have different opinions on Iran
Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama on Monday urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his nation's right to a pre-emptive attack. Even in proclaiming unity, neither leader gave ground on how to resolve the crisis.
By Ben Feller , March 05, 2012
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Obama: U.S. not hesitant to attack Iran to prevent acquistion of nucler weapon
President Barack Obama said Sunday that United States will not hesitate to attack Iran with military force to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but he cautioned that "too much loose talk of war" recently has only helped Tehran and driven up the price of oil.
By Ben Feller , March 04, 2012
North Korea agrees to suspend nuclear activities, U.S. says
The United States says North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment and agree to a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests.
By Matthew Pennington , February 29, 2012
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Iran says will strike its foes pre-emptively
As pressure mounts over Iran's nuclear program, a top Iranian general warned today that the nation will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it. The statement by Gen. Mohammed Hejazi continues the defiant tone Tehran has taken in its confrontation with Western countries that claim it is developing nuclear weapons. Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
By Nasser Karimi , February 21, 2012
U.N. inspectors focus on negotiations in visit to Iran
Visiting U.N. inspectors did not visit any of the country's nuclear sites, Iran's official news agency reported today, concentrating instead on talks with officials.
By Nasser Karimi , January 31, 2012
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Iranian nuclear expert killed by covert bomb effort
The attack in Tehran bore a strong resemblance to earlier killings of scientists working on the Iranian nuclear program. It is certain to amplify authorities' claims of clandestine operations by Western powers and their allies to halt Iran's nuclear advances.
By Ali Akbar Dareini , January 11, 2012
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North Korea: Food-nuke deal with U.S. ahead?
North Korea signaled today it remains open to suspending uranium enrichment in exchange for U.S. food aid, a deal that appeared imminent before leader Kim Jong Il died last month.
By Foseter Klug and Hyung-Jin Kim , January 11, 2012
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Iran's uranium enrichment spurs Russia's concern
Russia expressed regret and concern today about Iran's launch of an underground uranium enrichment facility, but urged all parties involved in the nuclear standoff with Tehran - Iran's an important trading partner - to avoid hasty moves.
By Vladimir Isachenkov , January 10, 2012
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United Nations nuclear agency confirms Iran nuke work at bunker
The U.N. nuclear agency today confirmed that Iran has begun enriching uranium at an underground bunker to a level that can be upgraded more quickly for use in a nuclear weapon than the nation's main enriched stockpile.
By George Jahn , January 09, 2012
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