Nuclear material theft seen as top US threat
A panel told a Senate subcommittee that Russia's security is weak and terrorist access to enough enriched uranium or plutonium to build a bomb is feasible. Experts warned the rush to secure materials is critical as even small amounts could devastate Washington.
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Fidel Castro hosted a two day summit of the 25 member Association of Caribbean States as regional leaders map a long range plan toward a Caribbean free trade zone. Cuba seeks integration despite U S objections while the bloc eyes a market of 11 million people and growing tourism.
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