
Russia backs African nuclear treaty
Moscow (UPI) Aug 24, 2010 - Even though Russia and the United States have the world's largest nuclear arsenals, Moscow is backing a nuclear initiative to ensure that Africa remains free of nuclear weapons.
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Moscow (UPI) Aug 24, 2010 - Even though Russia and the United States have the world's largest nuclear arsenals, Moscow is backing a nuclear initiative to ensure that Africa remains free of nuclear weapons.
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