Iraqi nuclear file kept open, new VX concerns

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The UN Security Council has rejected a Russian proposal to end inspections of Iraq's past nuclear activities in response to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) citing still unresolved issues. The IAEA concluded that that there is no absolute assurance that Iraq has fully complied with the UN resolution. US Ambassador to the UN Bill Richardson asserts that the report is an indication of Iraq's failure to provide information on its nuclear weapons capabilities and has called for continued inspection of the country's nuclear file.

Reports, Disarmament, Inspection, United Nations. Security Council, International Atomic Energy Agency

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India, Pakistan commit to sign CTB Treaty by September 1999

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Pakistan and India have announced their intentions to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) before Sep 1999. Both countries signified their commitment to the CTBT before the United Nations. Both countries' signatures will complete the ratification process of the treaty. The US held separate meetings with both countries to achieve the treaty's ratification. However, India demands to pursue its space and sensitive technologies business, while Pakistan aims to augment its military capabilities in response to India's formidable military arsenal.

Testing, Nuclear testing, Treaties, Treaty ratification

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India conducts nuclear tests; Pakistan follows suit

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The nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan in May 1998 have raised concerns about a possible nuclear arms race between the two countries. Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari announced that his country performed two sets of tests while Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Shariff announced the their testing of five nuclear devices. The international community has responded by condemning these tests and imposing sanctions against the two countries.

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