U.S. imposes penalties over Russian-Indian rocket deal

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The US has imposed sanctions against a number of Russian and Indian firms because of a deal involving the transfer of sophisticated rocket technology. The sanctions, which will last for two years, prohibit tradebetween these firms and American companies. In addition, Russia's Glavkosmos and India's Space Research Organization were disqualified from any US government contracts. The sanctions were imposed as a punitive measure against US fears about the proliferation of missile technology.

United States, Economic sanctions

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India and Pakistan swap lists

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India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of nuclear installations exempt from attack. Under a bilateral agreement ratified in Jan 1991, both countries are prohibited from targeting each other's nuclear facilities in case of war. India and Pakistan are pursuing ballistic missile development programs, and senior US officials believe that both countries have achieved weapons capability. As a result, the US is arranging for both countries to sign the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.

Pakistani foreign relations, Indian foreign relations, India, Pakistan, Weapons industry

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Ambassador Rolf Ekeus: unearthing Iraq's arsenal

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UN Special Commission on Iraq Chmn Rolf Ekeus stated that the Baghdad government's cooperation with the commission is only at the minimum level. Rolf said that there is cooperation on the field level, but Iraq still refuses to fully disclose information on its arms programs. He stated that the country may still have significant amounts of nuclear, chemical and conventional weapons which inspection teams have yet to uncover.

Interview, Ekeus, Rolf, Weapons systems, Iraq. Army

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