Monday, March 1, 2010

US plans 'dramatic reductions' in nuclear weapons


President Obama speaking in Prague 5 April 2009 (file photo)
Mr Obama outlined his vision of a world free of nuclear weapons last April.

US President Barack Obama is planning "dramatic reductions" in the country's nuclear arsenal, a senior US administration official has said.

This would come as part of a sweeping policy review designed to prevent the spread of atomic weapons, he said.

He added that the new strategy will point to a greater role for conventional weapons.

Mr Obama is holding a meeting with his Defence Secretary Robert Gates to discuss the new nuclear strategy. More >>>