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Though Western countries are concerned that Russia might use nuclear weapons, President Vladimir Putin has said that there was "no need" to employ them.
Program directors share the analysis and papers that stood out in this frenetic year.
With Bishkek's air being cited as the dirtiest in the world, Central Asian officials are finally focusing on the fossil-fuel based heating, old cars, and poor city planning that are seen as the main causes of their severe air-pollution problems.
North Korea said that it conducted a "test firing of a new kind" of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, according to the government-run KCNA news agency.
Analysts say Kim may be sending a message about succession