These treaties do not, and cannot, take into account the rapidly changing nature of space technology.

The treaty would take effect 90 days after the Duma approval.

Each country faces a different set of consequences should the treaty take effect.

The treaty took effect on 28 March 1997 after all but one of the member states have ratified it.

The treaty takes effect Wednesday and is meant to prevent what officials in both countries call "shopping for asylum."

In Senate hearings this week, the military continued to call for additional spending on new weapons after the treaty takes effect.

The treaty will not take effect until 65 countries have signed and ratified it.

"He can do nothing until the treaty takes effect," he explained.

The treaty takes some positive steps towards meeting the specific interests and aspirations of its citizens.

The treaty, which was signed by representatives of the two countries earlier this month, would take effect in September and run through 1998.