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START debate: 3 things nuclear arms treaty would do, 3 things it won't

Senate debates in earnest the New START agreement between US and Russia, including issues the treaty itself does not directly address.

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Russia should be rewarded with NATO membership

Russia should be on the agenda for NATO summit in Chicago this weekend. In spite of recent tensions, the historically fractured relationship between Russia and NATO is the most ripe for transformation. Obstacles like missile defense and Eastern Europe can be resolved.
'Doomsday Clock' moved forward. What has scientists worried?

Scientists say they moved the 'Doomsday Clock' a minute closer to midnight because nations are failing to sufficiently address nuclear proliferation, climate change, and other global threats.
Doomsday Clock suggests danger to world grows

The Doomsday Clock lost one minute due to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and continuing inaction on climate change.
START debate: 3 things nuclear arms treaty would do, 3 things it won't

Senate debates in earnest the New START agreement between US and Russia, including issues the treaty itself does not directly address.
A stronger Iran returns to nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran began talks Monday in Geneva with world powers eager to curb its expanded nuclear capabilities.
NPT 101: What does it take for a country to give up its nuclear weapons?

South Africa dismantled its nuclear weapons after resisting fierce international sanctions for years. David Albright, who wrote extensively about that transition, says it may hold lessons – of patience and pressure – for dealing with Iran.
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Doomsday Clock shows signs for hope, need for progress

The group behind the Doomsday Clock rolled back its hands to six minutes until midnight and warned that there's still much to be done.
World powers tell Iran to answer fast on nuclear talks

Officials from Germany and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council met in Frankfurt Wednesday.