U.S. missile shield holding up nuclear deal-Putin
By Gleb Bryanski VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday U.S. plans for a missile defense system were the main obstacle to reaching a new deal…
New START treaty to have “radical” cuts in strategic offensive weapons: Lavrov
New START treaty has made it possible to positively assess Russian-U.S. present ties. "We are optimistic about the future of Russian-American relations," said Lavrov. The upcoming document was "of a…
Rudd push for nuclear arms control
Rudd push for nuclear arms control DANIEL FLITTON December 12, 2009 BEFORE tackling climate change in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will travel to Tokyo next week to add Australia's…
Japan government to reveal details of secret pact with U.S. allowing nuclear weapons into Japan
November 25, 2009 The Democratic Party of Japan, the new ruling party that broke 60 years of conservative party domination, will reveal details of a secret agreement between Japan and…
Japan says it will soon release details of nuclear pact with U.S.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/24/AR2009112401922.html?wpisrc=newsletter Japan says it will soon release details of nuclear pact with U.S. Though existence of accord was known, move puts strain on tiesBy Blaine HardenWednesday, November 25, 2009TOKYO —…