nuclear weapons

Obama: US, Europe ‘Must Move Beyond The Mindset Of Perpetual War’

President Obama challenged Americans and Europeans to continue fighting for the freedoms fought for in Berlin – a city long-divided in the Cold War – while also providing security for peace in the 21st Century.

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President Barack Obama waves at the end of his speech in front of Berlin's landmark the Brandenburg Gate near the U.S. embassy on June 19, 2013. (credit: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama: I Intend To Move US ‘Beyond A Cold War Nuclear Posture’ With Russia

Nearly 50 years after John F. Kennedy’s speech at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate, President Barack Obama called for a reduction of nuclear stockpiles between the United States and Russia.

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US, EU Accuse Iran Of Ongoing Nuclear Defiance And Deception

The U.S. accused Iran of deception and defiance Wednesday, asserting that over the past decade it has stonewalled international demands to allow scrutiny of its nuclear programs.

2013/06/05

Diplomats: Iran Has Tripled Amount Of High-Tech Nuclear Installations

Diplomats say Iran has tripled installations of high-tech machines at its main enrichment facility to more than 600 in three months — machines that could be used in a nuclear weapons program.

2013/04/17

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, gestures while shaking hands with China's Premier Li Keqiang. (credit: Getty Images)

Goal Of Nuclear-Free NKorea Tests US, China Ties

Bound by threats from North Korea, the U.S. and China agreed Saturday to rid the bellicose nation of nuclear weapons in a test of whether the world powers can shelve years of rivalry and discord, and unite in fostering global stability.

2013/04/13

Report Calls For US, Russia To Remove Nuclear Weapons From Ready-To-Launch Status

A new independent report calls on the United States and Russia to gradually take their nuclear weapons off ready-to-launch status to reduce the threat of mutual assured destruction.

2013/04/03

President Barack Obama speaks during a joint press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on March 20, 2013. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama: ‘All Options Are On The Table’ With Iran

President Barack Obama is warning Iran that the U.S. will “do what is necessary” to prevent the Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

2013/03/20

Feds: Defense Contractor Gave Chinese Girlfriend Info On War Plans, Nukes

Federal authorities say a civilian defense contractor who works in intelligence at Pacific Command gave his Chinese girlfriend information on existing war plans and U.S. nuclear weapons.

2013/03/19