Russia Raises Its Price to Rescue NATO From Afghan Quagmire By: Kim Sengupta | The Independent

Russia is setting out tougher terms for Nato, in return for its assistance in Afghanistan, with demands that the Alliance restricts the number of troops it bases in member countries which were former members of the Warsaw Pact. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/russia-raises-its-price-to-rescue-nato-from-afghan-quagmire-2118458.html

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Pakistan must reveal details about a deal it signed with China to build reactors at the Chashma nuclear plant, according to Richard Holbrooke, U.S. special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan. U.S. Undersecretary of State for Nuclear Security Thomas D'Agostino had said the U.S. believed that the deal may not be compliant with rules laid out by the Nuclear Suppliers Group. D'Agostino added that China needs to secure clearance from the NSG before transferring reactor technology to Pakistan. The Times of India/Press
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