US Senate approves nuclear arms treaty with Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate approved a landmark nuclear arms control treaty with Russia on Wednesday, handing President Barack Obama a major foreign policy victory in his drive to improve ties with Moscow and curb the spread of atomic weapons to other nations. U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (Right) walks to the Senate floor during debate over ratification of the START treaty at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, December 22, 2010. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst) The Senate voted 71-26 in favor of the New START treaty between the former Cold War foes after a contentious debate with Republican leaders that threatened traditional bipartisanship on security affairs. “This treaty will enhance…
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