Putin introduces bill to suspend major nuclear treaty

Russian lawmakers will decide on the move on Wednesday, the State Duma speaker says Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced a bill on suspending the New START Treaty – the last existing nuclear accord between Moscow and Washington – State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin told reporters on Tuesday. Putin announced the initiative earlier in the…

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Pakistan plan to deport millions draws UN criticism

The United Nations has warned Pakistan that its plans for the “phased and orderly” mass deportations of migrants, including up to 1.7 million Afghans, could threaten their safety after Islamabad announced a crackdown on people living in the country illegally.

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Beijing explains goal of drills off Taiwan

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