Senate backs India nuclear deal (BBC) [View All]

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The US Senate has overwhelmingly voted to pass a controversial deal to share civilian nuclear technology with India.

Under the deal, which was proposed more than a year ago, India must allow international inspections of its nuclear facilities.

US President George W Bush hailed the move as bringing India into the "nuclear non-proliferation mainstream".

However, the bill still has to clear a number of hurdles before it becomes law and is implemented.

One condition would require India to fully and actively participate in efforts to contain Iran's nuclear programme.
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