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De-alerting nuclear forces

Wed Jun 19, 2013 20:14:58

We estimate that Russia and the United States keep a staggering 1,800 strategic nuclear warheads on high alert on land- and sea-based ballistic missiles, ready to launch between 5 and 15 minutes after receiving a launch order. These forces number more nuclear warheads than all the other seven nuclear weapons states in the world have, combined.

Russia, US have world’s largest nuclear arsenal

Wed Jun 19, 2013 19:58:52

Russia and the United States together hold about 90 percent of the world's nuclear weapons while keeping them “unnecessarily excessive” at high alert, a report says.

Syria refugees may exceed 9 mln by end of 2013

Wed Jun 19, 2013 19:39:18

The UN says 7.6 million people became refugees in 2012, with the total number now higher than at any time since 1994.

Al-Nusra kills several Free Syrian Army officers

Wed Jun 19, 2013 19:19:31

The terrorist al-Nusra Front has killed a large number of the members of the so-called Free Syrian Army, a report says.

Free Syrian Army asks Israel to attack Syria

Wed Jun 19, 2013 18:16:11

The so-called Free Syrian Army has asked Israeli regime to attack Syria and help them bring down the government.

Israel breaches Lebanon airspace amid tensions

Wed Jun 19, 2013 17:28:44

Israel has once again violated Lebanon’s air space amid widespread condemnation against its provocative moves near Lebanon and Syria.

UK lifts sanctions from Iran's Mellat Bank

Wed Jun 19, 2013 16:25:02

Britain’s Supreme Court has lifted sanctions against Iran’s Mellat Bank describing them "irrational" and "disproportionate".

Blast kills 3 Shia Houthis in north Yemen

Wed Jun 19, 2013 14:04:58

Three Shia Houthis have been killed and 10 others injured in a blast that occurred in the northern city of Sa’ada, Yemen.

Afghanistan suspends security talks with US

Wed Jun 19, 2013 13:14:40

Afghanistan has suspended talks with the US on a deal that would allow US troops to remain in the country after 2014, officials said, in a clash over proposed talks with the Taliban.

Israel supports US plan to arm Syria terrorists

Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:12:15

The president of the Israeli regime has supported the United States plans to provide foreign-backed militants in Syria with weapons.

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