nuclear weapons

nuclear weapons

Nuclear arms treaty faces collapse after failed US-Russia talks

The survival of a key nuclear arms control treaty was cast further in doubt Tuesday after the US and Russia blamed each other for pushing the agreement to the brink of collapse.

nuclear weapons

Switzerland will not sign treaty banning nuclear bombs (for now)

The Swiss government has decided to hold off on signing up to a landmark United Nations treaty that would ban nuclear weapons.

iran

Iran diplomat's detention overshadows Rouhani's Swiss visit

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to Switzerland and Austria was shaken Tuesday by allegations one of Tehran's diplomats was involved in a bomb plot against an opposition group in Paris.

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Iranian president makes official visit to Switzerland

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Switzerland on Monday at the start of European trip billed as of "prime importance" after the US pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.