US nuclear missiles are a force in much distress

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 03:30

The hundreds of nuclear missiles that have stood war-ready for decades in underground silos along remote stretches of America, silent and unseen, packed with almost unimaginable destructive power, are a force in distress.

Pakistan closer to completing 4th nuke reactor at Khushab

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:58

Pakistan has nearly completed external construction of a fourth reactor building at the Khushab nuclear complex that produces plutonium for the country`s nuclear weapons programme, according to a US think tank.

Britain to help with Syrian chemical weapons` destruction

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 08:03

Britain will help with the destruction of chemical weapons in Syria, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said on Friday.

UK to help destroy Syria`s chemical weapons

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 23:20

Britain`s Foreign Office says it will help the international mission to destroy Syria`s chemical weapons program.

OPCW Syria disarmament plan: Most toxic chemicals to be destroyed at sea

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:28

The final plan for eradication of toxic Syrian chemical arsenal has been mapped by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Turkey says `no war weapons` sent to Syria

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 22:32

Turkey`s defence minister on Tuesday denied reports that his country was delivering weapons of war to Syrian rebels, but acknowledged that "hunting rifles" had been exported to Syria.

Chemical weapons watchdog meets to OK Syria plan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 17:15

The global chemical weapons watchdog is meeting to approve a definitive plan for ridding Syria of its declared stockpile of toxic chemicals in just over six months.

Experts gather in Cyprus to remove Syria`s chemical weapons

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 05:41

A joint Danish and Norwegian task force of chemical specialists is being set up in Cyprus in preparation for the removal of chemical weapons from Syria.

Syria`s chemical weapons probe `could be useful` in further inquiry

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 15:40

The UN`s top inspector of Syria chemical arms said Friday his team`s report "could be useful" in any possible further investigation into who used the weapons.

UN chief says Syria chemical attackers should be sanctioned

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 08:44

UN chief Ban Ki-moon called on the international community to sanction those responsible for Syrian chemical weapons attacks documented in a newly released report.

Syrian chemical weapons disposal plan to be released next week: UN

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 10:15

The plan for the destruction of all Syrian chemical stockpiles outside the country will be released Dec 17, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday.

India seeks US cooperation in countering CBRN weapons threat

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:43

With mass transit system being a potential target for terrorists, India has sought cooperation from the US in providing technical assistance in countering threats from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) weapons.