Iran
- Russia joins new UN sanctions against Iran RIA Novosit 08 May 2008 -- One of Vladimir Putin's last actions as head of state was to sign a decree implementing a UNSC resolution imposing new sanctions against Iran.
- Analysis: A War of Words with Iran cfr.org 07 May 2008
- Iran To Reject Nuclear Incentives Offer RFE/RL 05 May 2008
- Iran Again Rules Out Halting Nuclear Enrichment VOA 05 May 2008 -- Iran has again ruled out halting its disputed nuclear activities
- Big powers to offer sweeteners to Iran IRNA 04 May 2008
- Iran: & Western pressure over nuclear program RIA Novosti 04 May 2008
- Mottaki warns European states not to cross Iran's red lines IRNA 03 May 2008 -- FM Mottaki warned European countries not to cross Iran's red lines.
- Russian equipment for Bushehr NPP in Iran RIA Novosti 03 May 2008
- 6 Powers Want Iran to Halt Nuclear Work 'Only' During Talks VOA 03 May 2008 -- Russia says six world powers concerned about Iran's nuclear program want Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment during negotiations
- Azerbaijan allows Bushehr equipment to Iran RIA Novosti 01 May 2008
- Iran complains to UN about Clinton's remarks RIA Novosti 01 May 2008
- Official: Diplomacy as Best Means of Dealing With Iran AFPS 30 Apr 2008
- Azerbaijan: Nuclear Cargo For Iran Remains Stuck RFE/RL 30 Apr 2008
- Iran, Azerbaijan & Russian Bushehr shipment RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008
- Iran SNSC head & talks with Russian delegation RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2008
- Iran, UN & nuclear cargo row with Azerbaijan RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2008
- Iran Discusses Nuclear Proposals With Russia VOA 28 Apr 2008
- Russia reassures over security talks with Iran RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008
- Russia: talks with Iran no cause for concern RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008
- Iran: US unlikely to risk another peril IRNA 27 Apr 2008 -- FM Hosseini said that it is unlikely the US dare to enter into another war.
- Iran: Conservatives Extend Control RFE/RL 27 Apr 2008
- Iran: US Attack Unlikely Due to Iraq, Afghanistan VOA 27 Apr 2008 -- Iran says a U.S. attack is unlikely because the US military is bogged down
- Iran conservatives & parliament control RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2008
- Iranians Vote in Parliamentary Run-Off VOA 25 Apr 2008 -- Iranians voted in parliamentary run-off elections, with conservatives expected to win
- Parliament & bill on chemical weapons ban treaty IRNA 25 Apr 2008
- Iran: NPP cargo seizure 'technical problem' RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2008
- Iran votes in parliamentary elections runoff RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2008
- Analysis: Iran’s Power Brokers cfr.org 15 Apr 2008
North Korea
- US Says North Korea Hands Over Nuclear Documents VOA 08 May 2008
- US Officials, N Korea & Possible Emergency Food Aid VOA 06 May 2008 -- A team of US officials is visiting N Korea to survey the country's food shortage
- S Korea: Six-Party Talks May Resume This Month VOA 02 May 2008
- US Envoy: Syria Evidence Highlights Need For N. Korea Nuclear Verification VOA 28 Apr 2008 -- The US Ambassador to S Korea says the public disclosure of Syria-N Korea nuclear cooperation should not impact talks aimed at ending the North's nuclear weapons program
- Analysis: Another New Tack on North Korea cfr.org 25 Apr 2008
- North Korea hails recent nuclear talks with U.S. RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2008
- US: It Won't Accept Faulty N Korea Nuclear Declaration VOA 23 Apr 2008 -- The Bush admin. will not accept a N Korean nuclear declaration that does not fulfill Pyongyang's obligations under the six-party disarmament accord
- Samore: More Fluid U.S. Stance on N. Korea Nuclear Weapons cfr.org 23 Apr 2008
- Famine Looms in North Korea VOA 20 Apr 2008 -- The WFP warns North Korea is facing a potential humanitarian food crisis
- Bush, Lee Hopeful of North Korea Nuclear Declaration VOA 19 Apr 2008
- US Sending Team to N Korea for More Talks VOA 18 Apr 2008
- Rice: N Korean Nuclear Statements Will Be 'Rigorously' Verified VOA 17 Apr 2008 -- SecState Rice vowed that N Korean statements of its nuclear activities will be rigorously verified
- S Korea: Nuclear Talks with North to Resume Soon VOA 17 Apr 2008
- China Faces Predicament Over North Korean Refugees VOA 16 Apr 2008
- United Nations Warns of North Korean Food Crisis VOA 16 Apr 2008 -- The WFP says urgent action is needed to prevent what it calls a "serious tragedy" because of food shortages in North Korea
- Rice & N Korean Nuclear Issue VOA 11 Apr 2008 -- Rice downplayed reports of a breakthrough in efforts to end N Korea's nuclear program
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WMD News
- India tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile RIA Novosti 07 May 2008 -- India has successfully conducted the third test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads
- 150+ States & moves to keep WMDs from terrorists UN News Centre 06 May 2008 -- As of the end of April, more than half of UN Member States have submitted assessments to the UNSC regarding efforts to keep nuclear, chemical and biological weapons out of the hands of terrorists
- IAEA to oversee Belarus nuclear plant project RIA Novosti 06 May 2008
- Russia, U.S. sign nuclear cooperation pact RIA Novosti 06 May 2008
- Russia to test launch 9 ballistic missiles in 2008 RIA Novosti 05 May 2008 -- Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) are planning to conduct nine test launches of ballistic missiles in 2008, the SMF commander said
- Analysis: The Syrian Nuclear Puzzle cfr.org 01 May 2008
- Bush & Disclosure of Syrian Nuclear Program VOA 30 Apr 2008 -- Pres. Bush says the recent disclosure about alleged nuclear cooperation between N Korea & Syria was meant to send a message to both countries.
- Bush & Disclosure Of Syria-N. Korean Nuclear Link VOA 29 Apr 2008 -- Pres. Bush says last week's intell briefings to Congress on the Syrian-N Korean nuclear link were designed to send a message to N Korea
- Ban Ki-moon calls for CW destruction UN News Centre 29 Apr 2008
- Syria-DPRK Nuclear Cooperation Raises Questions VOA 28 Apr 2008
- Russia & nuclear fuel contract with Ukraine RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2008 -- Russia plans to complete talks on a new contract for nuclear fuel supplies to Ukraine for 2010-2025 later this year, Russia's deputy nuclear chief said
- Lawmakers, Bush Admin. & Intelligence on Syria VOA 27 Apr 2008
- IAEA to probe claim on Syrian installation UN News Centre 25 Apr 2008
- Renewed UN mandate & WMD spread UN News Centre 25 Apr 2008
- Syria Promises to Cooperate With IAEA VOA 25 Apr 2008 -- Syria's U.N. envoy says his country will continue to cooperate with the IAEA
- US gives 'proof' that N.Korea helped build Syrian nuclear plant RIA Novosti 25 Apr 2008 -- The US released previously classified evidence that it said proves N Korea helped Syria build a nuclear reactor.
- El Baradei & US' Syrian Nuclear Intelligence VOA 25 Apr 2008 -- The head of the IAEA criticized the US for withholding intelligence the U.S. says shows North Korea was helping Syria build a nuclear reactor.
- Chornobyl: A Fading Legacy Of 'Green' Awareness RFE/RL 25 Apr 2008
- Armenia, Russia Set Up Uranium Venture RFE/RL 25 Apr 2008
- Background Briefing with Senior U.S. Officials on Syria's Covert Nuclear Reactor and North Korea's Involvement DNI 24 Apr 2008
- US Lawmakers & N Korea's Possible Nuclear Ties to Syria VOA 24 Apr 2008 -- US officials briefed members of Congress on intelligence indicating that North Korea may have provided nuclear assistance to Syria
- Statement by the Press Secretary The White House 24 Apr 2008
- US Lawmakers to See Video of N Korean Assistance at Syrian Nuclear Site VOA 24 Apr 2008 -- US intell officials will meet with congressional lawmakers to discuss N Korea's alleged nuclear cooperation with Syria.
