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North Korea says it launched new ballistic missile with 'super-large warhead'

World News // 3 weeks ago

North Korea says it launched new ballistic missile with 'super-large warhead'

North Korea test-fired a new ballistic missile carrying a super-large warhead and an improved strategic cruise missile, state media reported Thursday, as leader Kim Jong Un called for increased weapons development.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles for second time in a week

World News // 3 weeks ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles for second time in a week

North Korea launched several ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, the isolated regime's second launch in less than a week as tensions ramp up on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea's top diplomat heads to Russia as military cooperation grows

World News // 3 weeks ago

North Korea's top diplomat heads to Russia as military cooperation grows

North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son Hui departed for a trip to Russia, state media reported Tuesday, as the two regimes continue to strengthen ties amid growing international concern about their military cooperation.

U.S., Israel prepare for possibility of retaliation from Iran, greater regional war

World News // 2 months ago

U.S., Israel prepare for possibility of retaliation from Iran, greater regional war

The United States and Israel on Monday were preparing for a possible attack by Iran to punish the Jewish state for the apparent assassination of top Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

ICC issues warrants for top Russian military officials over alleged Ukraine war crimes

World News // 3 months ago

ICC issues warrants for top Russian military officials over alleged Ukraine war crimes

The International Criminal Court issued Monday arrest warrants against two top Russian security officials for alleged war crimes in the country's ongoing battle in Ukraine in eastern Europe.

Putin replaces defense chief Sergei Shoigu

World News // 5 months ago

Putin replaces defense chief Sergei Shoigu

Russian president Vladimir Putin has replaced his defense minister as part of a shake-up of his national security team, the Kremlin announced Sunday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law paving way to renewed nuclear testing

World News // 11 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law paving way to renewed nuclear testing

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Thursday that could lead to Russia's withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Russia practices 'massive nuclear strike' in test to deter 'enemy nuclear strike'

World News // 11 months ago

Russia practices 'massive nuclear strike' in test to deter 'enemy nuclear strike'

Russia held major nuclear warfare exercises to test the preparedness of its strategic ground, sea and air nuclear deterrence forces for an "enemy nuclear strike."

China ousts Defense Minister Li Shangfu after public absence

World News // 11 months ago

China ousts Defense Minister Li Shangfu after public absence

The Chinese government announced Tuesday that Defense Minister Li Shangfu has been removed from his post. The National People's Congress made the decision after a series of closed-door meetings.

Yoon: Seoul will not 'stand idly by' if Russia, North Korea make arms deal

World News // 1 year ago

Yoon: Seoul will not 'stand idly by' if Russia, North Korea make arms deal

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned during an address to the U.N. General Assembly that Seoul and its allies will not "stand idly by" if Russia gives North Korea technical assistance with its weapons program.

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Putin orders aid for tidal wave victims Dec 27, 2004

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Russia, Cuba to sign cooperation pact Nov 11, 2009

We plan to create three large squadrons, in the Far East, Siberia and central Russia, which will include not only Be-200s but also Mi-26, Mi-8 and Ka-32 helicopters
Russia buys planes to aid firefighters Sep 09, 2010

Climate change and anthropogenic impact have made the arctic ecosystem highly vulnerable, putting the region's sustainable development under threat
Moscow plans arctic environment conference Sep 10, 2010

The International Arctic Forum in Russia will allow us to stimulate domestic dialogue on the issues concerning the situation in the Arctic region and to present the world community with a picture of the region's future as it is seen by the Russian experts
Moscow in arctic land grab? Sep 22, 2010

Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoygu (Russian: Серге́й Кужуге́тович Шойгу́) (born May 21, 1955 in Chadan, Tuva, Russia, USSR) is a Russian political figure. He currently is minister of Emergency situations.

He is a ethnic Tuvan and holds the military rank of General of the Army.

In 1977, he graduated from the Krasnoyarsk Polytechnical Institute with the specialty of construction engineer.

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