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Russian spy ship spotted off the Bahamas, Coast Guard warns

December 17, 2019

Russian spy ship spotted off the Bahamas, Coast Guard warns

An “unsafe” Russian spy ship spotted near the east coast Tuesday afternoon, appears to have moved away from U.S. shores and towards the Bahamas, a U.S. defense official tells Fox News.

North Korea conducted 'very important test' at satellite launch facility: state media

December 8, 2019

North Korea conducted 'very important test' at satellite launch facility: state media

North Korea carried out a “very important test” Saturday, state media reported Sunday, at a satellite launching facility that the U.S. previously said North Korea had partially dismantled and agreed to close as part of denuclearization efforts.

North Korea fires 2 missiles as nuclear deadline looms, officials say

November 28, 2019

North Korea fires 2 missiles as nuclear deadline looms, officials say

North Korea on Thursday test-fired two short-range projectiles, likely launching the missiles from its “super-large” multiple rocket launcher, South Korean military officials said.

US, South Korea postpone joint military exercise criticized by North Korea

November 17, 2019

US, South Korea postpone joint military exercise criticized by North Korea

The United States and South Korea on Sunday said they were postponing a joint military air exercise that North Korea has criticized as provocative.

Iranian citizen who violated US sanctions by exporting carbon fiber gets prison time

November 14, 2019

Iranian citizen who violated US sanctions by exporting carbon fiber gets prison time

An Iranian businessman charged with exporting tons of carbon fiber, a controlled substance with military and nuclear uses, from the U.S. to Iran was sentenced to nearly four years in prison Thursday, the Justice Department announced.

Iran says it barred UN nuclear inspector because she tested positive for explosive nitrates

November 7, 2019

Iran says it barred UN nuclear inspector because she tested positive for explosive nitrates

Iran on Thursday said it blocked a United Nations inspector from entering a nuclear site last week because she tested positive for traces of explosive nitrates -- a claim the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has disputed.

North Korea fires 2 missiles amid stalled denuclearization talks, officials say

October 31, 2019

North Korea fires 2 missiles amid stalled denuclearization talks, officials say

North Korea conducted a missile launch on Thursday, firing two projectiles into its eastern sea amid stalled denuclearization talks with Washington, military officials said.

North Korea growing impatient with US, warns of 'exchange of fire at any moment' amid stalled talks

October 27, 2019

North Korea growing impatient with US, warns of 'exchange of fire at any moment' amid stalled talks

North Korea is running out of patience over stalled nuclear talks and what it says are hostile policies and unilateral disarmament demands from the U.S., a senior Hermit Kingdom official said Sunday local time.

Turkey holding 50 US nuclear bombs 'hostage' at air base, report says

October 15, 2019

Turkey holding 50 US nuclear bombs 'hostage' at air base, report says

Ankara is holding up to 50 U.S. nuclear weapons that have long been stored at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, and U.S. officials are now reviewing plans to evacuate the bombs in the wake of the Turkish military offensive in northern Syria, according to a report.

Iran claims it will use more advanced centrifuges, ramping up nuclear tensions

October 8, 2019

Iran claims it will use more advanced centrifuges, ramping up nuclear tensions

Iran's nuclear chief said Monday the country will start using 30 advanced centrifuges for enriching uranium, again violating terms of the 2015 nuclear deal and ramping up pressure on Europe to save the accord.