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Tensions rise between North and South Korea over 'provocative' missile testing

South Korea has described claims by its North Korean neighbour that it’s close to testing long-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads as being…

USA

''Let it be an arms race'', says President-elect Donald Trump

Donald Trump has reportedly said ‘‘let it be an arms race,’‘ the day after he called for the US to strengthen and expand its nuclear capability.

USA

Trump and Putin call for stronger nuclear forces

Donald Trump has called for the US to greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear weapons capability.

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Show of force: US B-1 bombers fly over South Korea after North's nuclear test

Two US B-1 bombers have flown over South Korea.

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South Korea says North ready for new nuclear test

The United States is reportedly planning to fly one of its bombers over South Korea tomorrow in a show of force against the North following Friday’s fifth nuclear…

North Korea

US may impose unilateral sanctions on North Korea

The US Special Representative to Pyongyang made the statement after meeting Japanese foreign ministry officials in Tokyo.

USA

UN seeks new sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test

The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.

North Korea

'The stakes are high': what's the feeling in the US about the North Korean nuclear test?

US President Barack Obama openly condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test.

North Korea

International leaders condemn North Korea's latest nuclear test

North Korea’s fifth and reportedly largest nuclear test has sparked outrage in leaders the world over.

North Korea

North Korea conducts its fifth and largest nuclear test

Ttate television said the test elevated the country's nuclear arsenal and was part of its response to international sanctions following its earlier nuclear test and long-range rocket launch in January

North Korea

North Korea guilty of "maniacal recklessness" - Seoul

International reaction to news of North Korea's suspected fifth nuclear test, the largest to date, has been swift and condemnatory.

North Korea

North Korea suspected of conducting fifth nuclear test

North Korea is suspected of conducting its fifth nuclear bomb test after a huge seismic shock was detected near the country’s Punggye-Ri atomic site.

Focus

Kazakhstan: striving for nuclear disarmament

1.5 million people in Kazakhstan bear scars and deformities from years of nuclear testing but now something is being done about it

Kazakhstan

The Kazakh role in ridding the world of nuclear weapons

Reflect on what you know about Kazakhstan and your list is likely to include oil, Sacha Baron Cohen’s fictional character Borat or the fact the country has a space launch…

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Ceremony marks anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bomb

The Japanese city of Nagasaki marked the 71st anniversary of its atomic bombing on Tuesday, as the local mayor called on the world to abolish nuclear weapons.

Iran

Iran hangs nuclear scientist over US 'treason'

Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of providing the US with information about the country's nuclear programme.

United Kingdom

British lawmakers back renewal of Trident nuclear deterrent

British MPs voted on Monday to renew the country’s nuclear weapons system, by a majority of 472 votes to 117.

World News

Britain to hold vote on Trident nuclear deterrent

David Cameron has said he will hold a parliamentary vote later this month over whether to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent.

World News

US sanctions North Korean leader over human rights abuses

The US has imposed sanctions on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the first time, accusing him of human rights abuses.

USA

Fewer nuclear weapons but a far cry from disarmament

The nine “nuclear states” are reducing the number of warheads but there is a new race to modernize the nuclear arsenal.