Time to tackle more difficult issues with Iran: IAEA

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:57

After recent progress with Iran, it is time to tackle "more difficult" nuclear issues such as allegations of past weapons work, the head of the UN atomic watchdog said.

Destruction of most dangerous Syrian chemicals may be delayed

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 07:48

Removal of Syria`s chemical arsenal will likely be delayed but final deadline of end of June for eliminating all chemicals remains, head of the world`s chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday.

Russia may answer conventional attack with nukes

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:03

A Russian Cabinet member says Moscow has reserved the right to use nuclear weapons in response to a conventional strike.

US `cherry-picked` Syria chemical attack intel: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 05:29

United States knew that al Qaeda-linked rebel group in Syria was capable of producing sarin gas but ignored it in blaming Syrian regime for a chemical attack in August, veteran US journalist charged.

Determined to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapon: Obama

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 12:59

The US along with its ally Israel is determined to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, President Barack Obama has said, defending his nuclear diplomacy with Tehran.

J`khand minister denies allegations of weapon theft

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 09:40

Jharkhand Excise Minister Jaiprakash Bhai Patel, on Sunday denied allegations of his involvement in the theft of weapons used by his security personnel.

Iran deal first step towards comprehensive solution: Obama

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 11:36

US President Barack Obama on Sunday hailed the historic deal reached by Western powers with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, calling it the "most significant" and "an important first step" that will help prevent Tehran from creating an atomic weapon.

World powers, Iran resume nuclear talks in Geneva to reach deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 21:58

Six world powers, US, China, Russia, France, the UK and Germany, have gathered in Geneva in a bid to reach an agreement with Iran over its disputed nuclear programme and there are expectations that there could be a breakthrough deal when the talks resume.

High-stakes Iran nuclear talks to resume

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 14:39

Intense negotiations were due to resume on Wednesday between Iran and world powers, seeking a landmark breakthrough over Tehran`s nuclear programme that also satisfies hardliners in Washington, Israel and the Islamic republic.

Future generations` safety worries Michael Douglas

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 15:45

Actor Michael Douglas supports nuclear disarmament and urges countries with nuclear power to save the planet.

Pakistan ready to deliver nuclear weapons to Saudi Arabia?

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 19:59

Pakistan has reached a secret deal to provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear weapons if Iran, which the world powers suspect is working on a nuclear programme, develops a nuke bomb.