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Putin Touts New Nuclear Weapons Against U.S.

Source: Telegraph

President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to build a new generation of nuclear weapons after accusing the United States of harbouring an "erotic" desire to invade Russia and steal its natural resources.

Nuclear-Armed Iran Risks World War III

Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 — President Bush issued a stark warning on Iran on Wednesday, suggesting that if the country obtained nuclear arms, it could lead to "World War III."

Putin: Russia Wants Medium-Range Missiles

Source: Telegraph

President Vladimir Putin has dealt a fresh blow to the West's security guarantees when he raised the possibility that Russia could build medium-range nuclear weapons capable of hitting Europe.

Tunneling Near Iranian Nuclear Site Stirs Worry

Source: The Washington Post

The sudden flurry of digging seen in recent satellite photos of a mountainside in central Iran might have passed for ordinary road tunneling. But the site is the back yard of Iran's most ambitious and controversial nuclear facility, leading U.S.

The Failed States Index 2007

Source: Foreign Policy

The world's weakest states aren't just a danger to themselves. They can threaten the progress and stability of countries half a world away.

Chinese Test Anti-Satellite Weapon

Source: aviationnow.com

U. S. intelligence agencies believe China performed a successful anti-satellite (asat) weapons test at more than 500 mi. altitude Jan. 11 destroying an aging Chinese weather satellite target with a kinetic kill vehicle launched on board a ballistic missile.