North Korea weighs internal debate over giving up nukes
U S envoy Christopher Hill cited divisions within the DPRK over abandoning nuclear weapons amid Beijing talks. Analysts say military and diplomatic factions clash while negotiations seek steps toward disarmament. Talks paused with no consensus after a day of stalled negotiations and a disputed issue unresolved.
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Putin blames U S for pushing nations toward nuclear arsenals
At a Munich security forum Vladimir Putin charged the United States with unilateral illegitimate actions fueling a new arms race and pressuring other states to seek nuclear weapons to defend against what he called an almost uncontained use of force. He criticized NATO expansion and backed Kosovo independence while noting Russia’s concerns over sanctions on Iran.
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Petraeus takes command of U.S. forces in Iraq
Gen. David Petraeus becomes the third U.S. commander in five years in Iraq, vowing to help Iraqis gain time to save their country as President Bush sends 21,500 more troops. He inherits a 135,000-strong force amid ongoing Diyala province violence and a deadly car bomb in Baghdad.
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