News of weapons

NEW IAEA CHIEF

Rafael Grossi presses Iran about undeclared site, defends inspectors

04-12-2019 11:00 On his first day as director-general of the UN's nuclear watchdog agency, Argentine diplomat prompts Iran to break their silence regarding the particles of uranium found in an undeclared Tehran site.

UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG

New IAEA chief Rafael Grossi promises 'firm and fair' stance on Iran

02-12-2019 12:32 Incoming head of the United Nations' atomic watchdog agency says he will take a "firm and fair" approach toward inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities, and plans to visit Tehran in the near future.

NUCLEAR WATCHDOG

Rafael Grossi takes charge of UN nuclear body

02-12-2019 07:43 Argentine diplomat will be confirmed as the new director general of the UN's nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday, with the growing crisis over Iran's nuclear programme at the top of his in-tray.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Rights Watch condemns 'serious' violations during Chile protests

27-11-2019 13:02 New York-based human rights group condemns "serious human rights violations, excessive use of force and abuses in detention" committed by Carabineros, saying they are "not coincidences."

NEW IAEA CHIEF

Iran says it hopes new UN nuclear chief Grossi will act 'neutrally'

31-10-2019 10:04 Just a day after his election, Tehran begins to apply pressure on Rafael Grossi, the veteran Argentine diplomat who has been tasked with leading the International Atomic Energy Agency.

IAEA

IAEA Explainer: What is the International Atomic Energy Agency?

30-10-2019 11:43 Argentina's Rafael Mariano Grossi will lead the global agency tasked with steering the Iran nuclear deal.

IAEA Chief

Grossi: 'The IAEA's work is the essence for international peace and security'

29-10-2019 14:48 A top priority for the new director general will be monitoring the implementation of the fragile Iran nuclear deal.

IAEA CHIEF

Argentina's Rafael Mariano Grossi chosen to head UN nuclear agency

29-10-2019 08:41 Experienced Argentine diplomat chosen to head prestigious International Atomic Energy Agency. In his new role, Grossi will wade into some of the thorniest terrain in global relations.

US-BRAZILIAN RELATIONS

Trump boosts Brazil's status as 'major Non-NATO military ally' of US

01-08-2019 00:08 Moves eases path for the Latin American giant to buy more sophisticated weaponry from Washington.

Weapons Seizure

Florida scheme to smuggle weapons to Argentina busted

12-07-2019 13:59 US officials say the probe led to the seizure 52 AR-15 assault rifles, 189 other long weapons, 156 handguns, 30,000 rounds of ammunition and US$110,000 in cash. Two other people were previously charged in the case.

CRIME AND SAFETY

Minister Bullrich’s taser guns to hit the Buenos Aires streets in March

17-01-2019 12:57 Government confirms electric weapons will be in use in less than two months' time.

by Anna Laffrey