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Iran tested advanced nuclear warhead design
Nov 7 2009, Erick

The UN’s nuclear watchdog has asked Iran to explain evidence suggesting that Iranian scientists have experimented with an advanced nuclear warhead design, the Guardian has learned.

The very existence of the technology, known as a “two-point...

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Civilians on the edge in Somalia; 8 more Killed in Fresh Clashes
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Blogs, Facebook: Uganda gay’s last frontier
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The gay community in Uganda has turned to social media — blogs, twitter, mailing lists and Facebook — in a bid to garner support for its opposition to the...
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China tries to ward off imperialism claims, promises aid, loans to Africa
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Militants Behead School Principal in Philippines
Joel, Manila
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For Russia’s Communists, Ousting Putin Is a Priority
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Murdoch could block Google searches entirely
Andrew, Tempe
Rupert Murdoch says he will remove stories from Google’s search index as a way to encourage people to pay for content online. In an interview with Sky News...
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In Fight Against AIDS, Kenya Confronts Gay Taboo
Kunal, Nairobi
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Crisis goes bad to worse as rebels shot down a Yemeni fighter jet
Henry, San'a
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President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered Venezuela’s military to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia, saying his country’s soldiers should be...
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Pakistan Suicide Bomb Kills 12: Mayor Targeted In Attack On Peshawar Suburb
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Gorbachev to Obama: US Should Withdraw From Afghanistan
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Iraq electoral law passes, sets up national vote
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Behind Iran's Nuclear-Delaying Tactics...
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On Sunday, officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspected for the first time a controversial uranium-enrichment facility under construction near...
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French Foreign Minister Warns Iran of an Attack
Marco Villa, Connecticut
Of course, the French foreign minister did not make the threat or warning on behalf of his own nation of La France but on behalf of Israel. While in Beirut, Bernard...
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Robert Gates: US won't accept nuclear North Korea
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Iran's nuclear program at the crossroads
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The way ahead with the dispute between Iran’s nuclear programme and the possible response of western powers is foggy. News from last weeks give some base for...
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India expands nuclear ambitions
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A major increase in nuclear power generation over the next 40 years will help India reduce its impact on global warming, Indian PM Manmohan Singh says. Speaking in...
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US sends nuclear talks ultimatum to Iran
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The United States is demanding that Iran decide now whether to engage in talks with them and other countries on its nuclear activities. US Secretary of State Hillary...
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Ahmadinejad declares end to debate over Irans nuclear ambitions
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President Barack Obama took office promising to pursue a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program, but so far, he’s gotten little out...
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Iran nuclear threat hyped: 'ElBaradei '
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Germany warns Iran of sanctions
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North Korea threat to weaponize plutonium
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North Korea conducts nuclear test
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Iran Won't Halt Nuclear Program. Threatens Straight of Hormuz
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Iran and the representative of six world powers talked by telephone on Monday without resolving a row over Tehran’s sensitive nuclear work, which the Islamic...
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Israel: Iran will make Abomb by 2010
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