Kuwait eyes nuclear energy in seven years

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 12:54

Aiming to have a nuclear power station operational within 7 years, Kuwait is interested in acquiring and harnessing alternative energy.

US to do everything to prevent Iran from acquiring nukes: Biden

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:49

Obama Admin is doing everything that is within its power to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon, US Vice President Joe Biden said today.

Russia downsizes military; says won`t build up N-arsenal

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 19:22

As part of major post-Soviet military reforms, Prez Medvedev has announced that Russia has no plans to boost its nuclear stockpiles.

China says still room for Iran nuclear talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 13:02

China has called for more talks to resolve the Iranian nuke standoff, after Medvedev said Moscow was ready to consider new sanctions against Tehran.

Obama plans `dramatic reductions` in US nukes

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 12:45

Obama plans "dramatic reductions" in the country`s nuclear arsenal, a senior US official said, but it remains unclear if he will opt for a radical break from past.

Time and patience is running out: US on Iran

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 11:32

The White House has said that "time and patience" of the international community is fast running out and Obama Administration is working with its other partners to impose additional sanctions on Tehran.

`Iran faces consequences if it does not change behaviour`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 10:40

White House has said that Iran faces consequences if it does not change its behaviour on its nuclear ambition issue.

Major powers deny new nuclear offer for Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 09:45

The US, France and Russia denied a new nuke fuel supply proposal had been given to Iran, as claimed by Tehran.

Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:03

The US and France said they will push for "strong" new UN anti-nuke sanctions against Iran after the Mideast state announced it was going to step up its uranium enrichment.

Failure of peace process greater threat than Iran nukes: Barak

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 22:13

Israeli Defense Minister on Tuesday underlined the importance of a peace deal with Palestinians, saying unresolved borders are more dangerous to the Jewish nation than Iran`s nuclear programme.