Non-Proliferation

First Committee Concludes Historic Session; Approves Two More Nuclear-Related Draft Resolutions

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Brian Bradley
NS&D Monitor
11/7/2014
Concluding a historic 69th annual session, the UN First Committee this week wrapped up its annual voting on nuclear and conventional disarmament nonbinding draft resolutions, pushing through an agreement that calls for…

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Russia to Boycott 2016 Nuclear Security Summit

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EFCOG Eliminating 9 of 13 Working Groups, December Meeting

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Russian Ambassador Joins Lineup of Speakers for Nuclear Deterrence Summit

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At Oak Ridge

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At Livermore

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