Global Security Newswire https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/ Global Security Newswire is a daily news service on nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, missiles, terrorism and the diplomacy that seeks to contain them. en-us Extremists Pose 'Very Real' Risk to Syrian Chemical Arms: U.S. Intel Official https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/top-us-intel-officials-say-al-qaida-no-longer-retreat-morphing-new-threat/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/top-us-intel-officials-say-al-qaida-no-longer-retreat-morphing-new-threat/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT A senior U.S. intelligence official on Tuesday warned of a "very real" risk of extremist groups gaining control of Syrian chemical or biological weapons. French Leader Defends Iran-Trade Stance, Amid U.S. Sanctions Concerns https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/french-president-defends-iran-stance/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/french-president-defends-iran-stance/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT French President Francois Hollande defended his Iran trade policy as President Obama pledged to hammer sanctions violators, the New York Times reports. Iran Official Rules Out Change to Heavy-Water Reactor https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/iran-official-rules-out-changes-heavy-water-reactor/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/iran-official-rules-out-changes-heavy-water-reactor/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT An Iranian official on Wednesday set aside the idea of potentially altering a nuclear reactor that other nations fear could produce atomic-bomb fuel. Japan Said to Eye Reactor Restarts if Pro-Nuclear Candidates Win Office https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/japan-reportedly-looking-restart-reactors-after-election-pro-nuclear-candidate/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/japan-reportedly-looking-restart-reactors-after-election-pro-nuclear-candidate/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT The Japanese government plans to restart at least 10 reactors if voters in the coming months elect more pro-nuclear candidates, Deutsche Welle reports. Nuclear-Armed Nations to Sit Out Humanitarian Meeting https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/nuclear-armed-nations-sit-out-humanitarian/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/nuclear-armed-nations-sit-out-humanitarian/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT The world's recognized nuclear powers are expected to skip a meeting this week on the humanitarian consequences of potential nuclear strikes, Kyodo News reports. Obama Demands Russia Hold Syria to Account on Chemicals https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/obama-presses-russia-ensure-removal-syrian-chemical-arms/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/obama-presses-russia-ensure-removal-syrian-chemical-arms/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT President Obama on Tuesday demanded Russian action in pushing Syria to fulfill its pledges on relinquishing its chemical arsenal, RIA Novosti reports. U.S. Agency Wants Machines to Scan Through Your Coat, Shoes and Belt https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/tsa-wants-machines-scan-through-your-coat-shoes-and-belt/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/tsa-wants-machines-scan-through-your-coat-shoes-and-belt/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT Airplane passengers could keep their shoes on as they breeze through security checks at a speed of 250 people per hour, under a new U.S. agency plan. Push for Tighter Global Nuclear-Security Standards Expected at Summit https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/push-nuclear-security-standards-expected-netherlands-summit/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/push-nuclear-security-standards-expected-netherlands-summit/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT Next month’s Nuclear Security Summit in the Netherlands may come closer to establishing international standards for how to lock down dangerous nuclear materials than did the two prior gatherings of the biennial confab, sources say. Republicans Urge Obama to Rebuke Russia for Alleged Treaty Breach https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/senior-house-republicans-call-obama-hold-russia-accountable-alleged-violations-arms-control-pact/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/senior-house-republicans-call-obama-hold-russia-accountable-alleged-violations-arms-control-pact/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT Several senior House Republicans are calling on the White House to penalize Russia over its alleged violations of a nuclear-related arms control accord. Britain to Protest Syria Chemical Delays at U.N. Security Council https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/un-security-council-hear-concerns-syria-disarmament-delays/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/un-security-council-hear-concerns-syria-disarmament-delays/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT The United Kingdom is expected to question delays in Syria's chemical disarmament at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, Reuters reports. Hagel Forms Outside Panel to Probe Nuclear-Force Ethics Failures https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/hagel-forms-independent-panel-probe-ethics-failures-nuclear-mission/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/hagel-forms-independent-panel-probe-ethics-failures-nuclear-mission/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT The Pentagon has ordered an independent review of the growing number of ethics scandals within the U.S. military's nuclear enterprise. North Korea Appears Nearly Done Building Big Missile Structure https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/new-images-show-north-korea-building-launch-tower-capable-handling-really-large-rockets/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/new-images-show-north-korea-building-launch-tower-capable-handling-really-large-rockets/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT North Korea appears to be almost done building a launch tower tall enough to handle firing rockets even larger than one successfully launched in 2012. FBI Monitors Fighters Trained in Syria, Now Back in U.S. https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/fbi-monitors-fighters-trained-syria-back-us/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/fbi-monitors-fighters-trained-syria-back-us/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT U.S. federal counterterrorism authorities are tracking as potential threats a dozen or so ex-rebels trained in Syria who have returned to the United States. U.N. Disarmament Body Remains at Odds on 2014 Work Plan https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/no-consensus-seen-yet-work-program-conference-disarmament/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/no-consensus-seen-yet-work-program-conference-disarmament/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT The international envoy who currently presides over a key U.N. disarmament body said consensus on the forum's 2014 agenda remains elusive. Myanmar Arrests Journalists Who Reported a Secret Chemical-Arms Site https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/report-alleged-secret-chemical-arms-site-myanmar-gets-journalists-arrested/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/report-alleged-secret-chemical-arms-site-myanmar-gets-journalists-arrested/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT Myanmar has arrested a group of journalists connected to a recent report about an alleged chemical-arms production plant in the Southeast Asian nation. Russia: Assad to Surrender More Warfare Chemicals in Weeks https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/russia-assad-surrender-more-warfare-chemicals-weeks/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/russia-assad-surrender-more-warfare-chemicals-weeks/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT Russia said Syria's regime plans by March 1 to turn over a major quantity of warfare chemicals to foreign disarmament crews, Reuters reports. E.U. Iran-Talks Lead: Any Breakthrough Could Push Talks Past Six Months https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/next-iran-nuclear-breakthrough-could-take-more-half-year-coordinator-says/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/next-iran-nuclear-breakthrough-could-take-more-half-year-coordinator-says/ Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT A key European Union diplomatic coordinator suggested that envoys might need more than half a year to reach a final nuclear deal with Iran. North Korea May Be Able to Build Own Missile Launchers: Experts https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/north-korea-may-be-able-build-own-missile-launchers-experts/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/north-korea-may-be-able-build-own-missile-launchers-experts/ Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT North Korea appears to have developed some domestic capability to build mobile missile launchers, according to independent researchers. Secret Operation Eliminates Libya's Last Chemical Arms https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/libyas-chemical-arms-eliminated-international-operation/ https://globalsecuritynewswire.org/article/libyas-chemical-arms-eliminated-international-operation/ Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT A Libyan-U.S. operation last week destroyed the last chemical arms from the stockpile of former dictator Muammar Qadhafi, the New York Times reports.