After US, Russia upset over N-law
India's new nuclear liability law has been a disappointment in the US but it is faring no better with Russia, a country with which India's civil nuclear cooperation deal extends way beyond just supply of reactors. In fact, Moscow is now looking for an "official clarification" from the government on the law, recently passed by Parliament, which leaves a window open for making suppliers of raw material and equipment liable for damages in case of an accident.
Defend against cyber attacks
Paralyzing attacks on a vulnerable nation's web-connected electronic command, control and information systems are now a fact of life in our cyber-dependent world. Estonia and Georgia became victims of that modern menace in 2007 and 2008 when critical government systems were taken down by anonymous hackers who probably worked for Russia. The Georgia attacks coincided with a Russian invasion.
Wildfires return to Russia, destroy 400 homes
Wildfires returned to Russia, sweeping through several villages in Siberia and burning down more than 400 homes.
U.S. grasp of Russia nukes may weaken warns official
American knowledge of Russia's nuclear capabilities will dwindle if a new nuclear arms treaty with Moscow is not ratified, the chief U.S. negotiator argued as a Senate panel on Friday scheduled a vote on the document.
Fears grow over global food supply
Russia announced a 12-month extension of its grain export ban on Thursday, raising fears about a return to the food shortages and riots of 2007-08 which spread through developing countries dependent on imports.
Wheat rises as Russia extends export ban
Wheat climbs after Russia, the third-largest grower last year, extends a ban on exports into next year after a drought destroyed crops, tightening global supplies.
Russian foreign minister calls for clarity in Iranian nuclear issues
Clarity is needed in all Iranian nuclear program issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Russian foreign minister calls for clarity in Iranian nuclear issues
Clarity is needed in all Iranian nuclear program issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
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