Russia to raise nuclear missile output fourfold. 70 ICBMs intended to pressure US in treaty talks. £95bn package includes tanks, ships and planes. By Tom Parfitt, Julian Borger, The Guardian, UK, 25 Dec 2008
Conflicting reports on Iran-Russia missile deal. Russian officials publicly say the country will not sell long-range defense weapons to Iran, but a `military diplomatic` source says the sale already has taken place. By Borzou Daragahi, Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec 2008
America`s passage of nuclear power. Subtle but weighty: President-elect Obama should prepare for the sobering reality that "the football" represents to the U.S. and the world. By David Wood, Baltimore Sun & Atlanta Journal Constitution, 29 Dec 2008
San Onofre nuclear plant under tighter federal scrutiny. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found several problems at the plant that by themselves are relatively minor, but taken together could indicate management problems. By Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec 2008
Russia flexes its military muscle. A draft document on Russia`s security strategy suggests it is geared up for the possibility of conflict over energy resources. By Roger McDermott, The Guardian, UK, 5 Jan 2009
Russia flexes its arms with new strength. Nation underscores its new global reach on several fronts, confirming a missile deal with Iran, commissioning new nuclear weapons, hardening its support of breakaway regions in the Caucasus and opening talks with the U.S. on Latin America. Associated Press & Atlanta Journal Constitution, 25 Dec 2008
