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International Nuclear News 02/2010 - Διεθνή Πυρηνικά Νέα
1 February 2010
UN nuclear chief hopes for Iran agreement The U.N. nuclear agency's new chief and Iran's foreign minister expressed hope Friday that an agreement will be reached on a swap of most of Tehran's stockpile of enriched uranium for research reactor fuel. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/29/AR20100 12902468_pf.html / AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h8AycqJ3Y8xcP9XevjRi 1WbS1iDw
Peres to IAEA chief: Iran threat to entire world During meeting on sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos, president tells Amano 'fanatical' regime in Tehran 'not respecting' nuclear watchdog's decisions YNet News < httpaddress://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3841727,00.html >
Iran warns Clinton over sanction remarks In reaction to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks on Iran's nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki warned Sunday about the consequences of "tension-seeking" American policies. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=117526§ionid=351020101 >
Iran's enrichment plan 'hinders solution' to nuclear issue Tehran's decision to enrich uranium for its research reactor could impede the resolution of Iran's nuclear issue, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Friday. Ria Novosti < httpaddress://en.rian.ru/russia/20100129/157717229.html >
Japan, U.S. to launch talks on cooperation in nuclear forensics Japan and the United States will launch working-level talks in February aimed at promoting cooperation in the field of nuclear forensics, a sophisticated process to analyze the composition of nuclear materials, sources of both governments said Saturday. Kyodo < httpaddress://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9DI11FG0&show_article=1 >
Haiti asks residents not to sell off aid, rebuild homes To assist with the medical needs, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday in Vienna it would send eight mobile X-ray machines. DPA httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/306629,haiti-asks-residents-not -to-sell-off-aid-rebuild-homes.html
Other Nuclear News
Clinton Warns China on Iran Sanctions Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned China on Friday that it would face economic insecurity and diplomatic isolation if it did not sign on to tough new sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, seeking to raise the pressure on Beijing to fall in line with an American-led campaign. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/30/world/asia/30diplo.html?ref=global-ho me&pagewanted=print
Obama Pushes Nuclear Energy to Boost Climate Bill President Barack Obama is endorsing nuclear energy like never before, trying to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats on climate and energy legislation. AP < httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9709897 >
Spanish nuclear waste plans draw bidders, protest At least seven small Spanish towns had submitted bids to build a nuclear waste dump by a deadline on Saturday, but opposition from regional authorities cast doubt over the long-delayed project. Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60T13R20100130?rpc=401 &>
Merkel says Germany committed to nuclear fusion Germany is committed to research into nuclear fusion as a clean and abundant source of alternative energy but international cooperation is vital, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday Reuters httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60T1E620100130?rpc=401&feedType=R SS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=401
NIH policy urges CT makers to track radiation dose The National Institutes of Health plans to require that all makers of CT and other radiation-producing scanners used at NIH clinics have software that tracks a patient's radiation dose and logs it into an electronic medical record. Reuters httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6100TJ20100201?rpc=401&feedType=R SS&feedName=healthNews&rpc=401
Opinion and Analysis
Iran, After the Deadline NYT < httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/30/opinion/30sat1.html?pagewanted=print >
An Israeli Surprise for Obama? WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/24/AR20090 42402900_pf.html
The key to dealing with Iran: Press ties with opposition WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/29/AR20100 12904225_pf.html
Nuclear plant construction up; South Korea challenging market The Japan Times < httpaddress://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20100201mr.html >
Adopt disaster management plans before earthquake hits The Financial Express Bangladesh < httpaddress://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/more.php?news_id=91018 >
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3 February 2010
Ahmadinejad backs deal to remove bulk of enriched uranium from Iran A long-dormant proposal to remove the bulk of Iran's enriched uranium from the Islamic republic appeared to be revived Tuesday as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran had "no problem" with a deal initially brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency. WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/02/AR20100 20200640_pf.html / Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6116GO20100203 >
US wary as Iran president agrees nuclear deal terms The US has reacted warily after Iran appeared to accept a deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel. BBC < httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8494939.stm >
Iran Calls for N. Fuel Swap with West Iran's proposal for a nuclear fuel swap with possible suppliers is still on the table, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said. Fars News < httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8811131448 >
Brown calls for further sanctions against Iran Gordon Brown has called for further sanctions against Iran as a test of the international community's "strength". BBC < httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8493970.stm >
Official Downplays West's Attempts to Wear out Iran's N. Drive Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Undersecretary for International and Foreign Policy Affairs Ali Baqeri dismissed the pressures exerted by certain western countries on Iran to restrict its peaceful nuclear activities. Fars News < httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8811131571 >
US says it cannot force Iran to shun bomb The US said yesterday that it could not forcibly prevent Iran from developing nuclear arms, but that it still hoped to dissuade Tehran from building a bomb. FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/936968f0-1063-11df-a8e8-00144feab49a.html >
Iran says launches satellite rocket Iran test-fired a domestically made satellite-carrier rocket on Wednesday, Iranian media said, a move likely to worry Western powers who fear Tehran is seeking to build a nuclear bomb. Reuters < httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE6116G520100203 >
Moussa urges Israel to give up nuclear weapons Visiting Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa said here on Tuesday that the international community must insist with Israel that it renounce its nuclear weapons and become part of a nuclear-free Middle East, according to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Saba < httpaddress://www.sabanews.net/en/news204846.htm >
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North Korea Could Have Nuclear Missiles in 10 Years, U.S. Says North Korea could develop the capacity to attach nuclear warheads to ballistic missiles in the next 10 years, according to a U.S. Defense Department report released yesterday GSN < httpaddress://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20100202_3331.php >
US Official: NKorea Must Return To Nuke Talks North Korea's return to the nuclear disarmament process is an essential next step before any discussions about political and economic concessions can begin, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday. AP < httpaddress://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/03/ap/asia/main6169043.shtml >
In Response to Iran's Nuclear Program, German Firms Are Slowly Pulling Out German companies, long Iran's biggest trading partners in Europe, are finding it increasingly difficult to do business there as the United States, Israel and others campaign for tougher United Nations sanctions in response to the country's nuclear program. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/03/business/global/03sanctions.html?sq=n uclear&st=nyt&scp=11&pagewanted=print
Disarmament talks strained over Mideast, Russia Tensions over nuclear weapons in the Middle East and over Russia's tactical arsenal tangled talks Tuesday aimed at pushing for global nuclear disarmament. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/02/AR20100 20200596_pf.html
U.S., Russia Close In on Nuclear Treaty U.S. and Russian arms-control negotiators have reached an "agreement in principle" on the first nuclear-arms-reduction treaty in nearly two decades, administration and arms-control officials said Tuesday. WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487033385045750415625403965 30.html / Itar-tass < httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14782617&PageNum=0 >
China to Build 6 Nuclear Facilities Near Mt. Baekdu A total of six nuclear power plants are expected to be built near Mt. Baekdu, which is regarded as a mystic mountain for Koreans, in 2012, according to the Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI). The Korea Times < httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2010/02/123_60175.html >
PLN waiting for govt decision to go nuclear State power producer PT PLN is ready to go nuclear but has been left waiting for the government's decision on the issue, an executive says. The Jakarta Post httpaddress://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/02/03/pln-waiting-govt-decision -go-nuclear.html
Radioactive Canadians a daily occurrence at U.S. border In an effort to catch "dirty" radioactive bombs and weapons of terrorists, the U.S. government has in recent years installed highly sensitive radiation sensors at all of its land, sea and air points of entry. Vancouver Sun httpaddress://www.vancouversun.com/health/Radioactive+Canadians+daily+occurren ce+border/1856584/story.html
Opinion and Analysis
How Obama could change the game on Iran CSMonitor httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/0202/How-Obama-could-c hange-the-game-on-Iran
Analysis: China unlikely to block Iran sanctions AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/03/AR20100 20300230_pf.html
FACTBOX - Key moments in Iran nuclear diplomacy Reuters < httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-45863320100203 >
Time to Embrace the Nuclear Option WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487040943045750293735454627 64.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
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Posted: 05/02/2010 04:15 AM
4 February 2010
Iran urged to follow up on nuclear U-turn The United States and key allies urged Iran Wednesday to follow up on a surprise U-turn from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by formally committing to a UN-brokered deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel. AFP < httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1035256/1/.html > / Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=117801§ionid=351020104 > / AP httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/03/world/AP-Iran-Nuclear.html ?_r=1&pagewanted=print
Iran's nuclear agency chief: No uranium export plan finalized Iran's atomic energy chief said Wednesday that no deal has been struck to export uranium for enrichment abroad, a demand of Western nations worried that Tehran plans to use its program to build nuclear weapons. CNN < httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/02/03/iran.nuclear.program/ >
West 'pushing for new UN sanctions against Iran' The US is circulating a discussion paper on possible further UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, says a Western diplomat at the UN. BBC < httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8497360.stm > / Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6125X620100203?rpc=401 &>
Discussing Iran sanctions hinders diplomacy - China Discussions amongst world powers over imposing possible sanctions on Iran will complicate the situation and might make it harder to find a diplomatic solution, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Thursday. Reuters < httpaddress://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE6131IZ20100204 >
Australia blocks Iran shipments over weapons fears: PM Australia has blocked three cargo shipments to Iran under laws aimed at preventing nuclear proliferation, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Thursday. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hV3OnqaT_y2Jp_3fvxB7 GK7OHVhw
Brazil Not In Talks To Enrich Iran's Uranium -Foreign Minister Brazil's government hasn't held talks with Iran to enrich low-grade uranium from that country, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Wednesday. WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100203-719352.html?mod=WSJ_latest headlines
US certifies India-IAEA Safeguards Agreement on civil n-facilities In yet another step towards full implementation of the India-US civil nuclear deal, President Barack Obama has certified that India has placed its nuclear facilities under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. The Economic Times < httpaddress://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Politics/Nation/US-certifies-India -IAEA-Safeguards-Agreement-on-civil-n-facilities-/articleshow/5534227.cms>
Europe Encouraging Nuclear Energy 'Renaissance' Backed by energy-related corporations, the European Commission and individual European countries are backing nuclear power resurgence in Europe and beyond its borders. Turkish Weekly httpaddress://www.turkishweekly.net/news/97029/europe-encouraging-nuclear-ener gy-39-renaissance-39-.html
Cancer: Humanity's deadly scourge AS the world marks World Cancer Day today quietly, the silent killer disease is unobtrusively killing more Nigerians. The authorities, however, say they are doing their best to roll back cancer. The Guardian Nigeria httpaddress://www.ngrguardiannews.com/focus_record/article01/indexn2_html?pdat e=040210&ptitle=Cancer:%20Humanity's%20deadly%20scourge
Other Nuclear News
Guyana opposition slams Iran uranium deal Guyana's opposition leaders said on Wednesday the government may be helping Iran enrich uranium and damaging ties with the United States with a plan to have Iran map the South American country's mineral resources. Reuters httpaddress://ca.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idCAN0319086020100203?rpc=401 &feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews&rpc=401
Iran government survival hinges on nuclear issue: Israel World powers trying to persuade Iran to curb its nuclear program must make clear to the leadership in Tehran that its survival is at stake, a senior Israeli official said Wednesday. Reuters httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/03/AR20100 20302146_pf.html
Petraeus says strike on Iran could spark nationalism A military strike on Iran could have the unintended consequence of stirring nationalist sentiment to the benefit of Tehran's hard-line government, U.S. General David Petraeus told Reuters. Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6123TN20100203?rpc=401 &>
Experts map route to disarmament A group of leading arms-control experts will set out a route today by which the big nuclear powers could agree to abolish all atomic weapons by 2030. FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1826b010-1146-11df-a6d6-00144feab49a.html >
Pakistani N-arsenal safe but vulnerable: US The United States believes Pakistan can protect its nuclear weapons but vulnerabilities remain, according to the director of the US Defence Intelligence Agency. AFP httpaddress://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/worl d/06-pakistan-nuclear-arsenal-safe-top-us-spy-chief-rs-06
Opinion and Analysis
The lessons of Iraq have been ignored. The target is now Iran The Guardian httpaddress://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/feb/03/iraq-inquiry-blair -missile-shield-iran
Nuclear stars move towards benign alignment FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d7e45362-10f6-11df-9a9e-00144feab49a.html >
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Posted: 09/02/2010 06:18 AM
8 February 2010
Iran to inform IAEA about production of 20% enriched fuel Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Director Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran will inform the UN nuclear watchdog of the decision to start enriching uranium to 20 percent to meet the requirements of the Tehran research reactor. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118142§ionid=351020104 > / AlJazeera httpaddress://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/02/20102852752669556 .html / NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/world/middleeast/09iran.html?pagewant ed=print
Iran plans 10 new enrichment plants in 2010/11 Iran plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment facilities during the next Iranian year, its atomic energy chief was quoted as saying, in comments likely to further raise tension with the West. Reuters httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/08/AR20100 20800139_pf.html
Iran reports 'very good' nuclear talks, UN more muted Iran's foreign minister said he held "very good" talks Saturday on a possible breakthrough deal on nuclear fuel but the head of the UN atomic watchdog said there were no fresh proposals from Tehran. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gNrIKHbV6cCyK08-XjsY ZMLDLSoA
Airport scanner radiation risk low, agencies say New full-body airport security scanners using X-rays generate much lower doses than normal background radiation, a draft report compiled by international agencies says. Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6143G520100205 > / Bloomberg < httpaddress://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=aoG.YbbvnkzU #>
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Gates says it's not too late for Iran sanctions U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday it was time for the international community to rally together to put significant pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear program and expressed optimism that, given time, tougher sanctions would work. AP < httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100207/ap_on_re_eu/eu_gates_iran >
Envoys expected to press N.Korea on nuclear talks A senior Chinese official trying to restart stalled nuclear disarmament negotiations held more talks in North Korea Monday, as Pyongyang accused Seoul of plotting to topple its regime. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gtlVWLBtshvQuVYCyV_2 UxN6hPAQ
Argentina announces completion of third nuclear plant by end of the year Argentina will complete work on its third nuclear power plant by the end of the year, Planning Minister Julio De Vido said at a press conference. Last April, De Vido said work on the plant, called Atucha II, wouldn't be finished until the first or second quarter of 2011. Merco Press httpaddress://en.mercopress.com/2010/02/08/argentina-announces-completion-of-t hird-nuclear-plant-by-end-of-the-year
Isotope crisis deepens with Dutch reactor shutdown Canadian medical officials are bracing for "significant shortages" of a key isotope used to perform imaging tests and warning a lack of supply this spring could hamper diagnoses of life-threatening illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. The Globe and Mail httpaddress://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/isotope-crisis-deepens-wit h-dutch-reactor-shutdown/article1459423/
Indian government hails test of nuclear-capable missile India successfully tested a nuclear-capable missile on Sunday, a defence ministry spokesman said, days after the government proposed a resumption of talks with Pakistan. AFP httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1035925/1/ .html
Opinion and Analysis
Will North Korea resume nuclear talks? If so, so what? Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6170RG20100208?rpc=401 &>
The Dream of Zero NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/opinion/08douthat.html?ref=global-hom e&pagewanted=print
Obama's Wise Nuclear Power Plan The Korea Times < httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/02/137_60211.html >
A modest nuclear revival is just as well The Globe and Mail httpaddress://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/a-modest-nuclear-revival-i s-just-as-well/article1457915/
Fissile material puzzle The National httpaddress://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/O pinions/Columns/08-Feb-2010/Fissile-material-puzzle
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Posted: 10/02/2010 05:00 AM
9 February 2010
Iran starts production of 20 percent enriched uranium in Natanz Iran has started enrichment of uranium to 20 percent on Tuesday, said the Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi. ISNA < httpaddress://www.isna.ir/ISNA/NewsView.aspx?ID=News-1489810&Lang=E > / Reuters < httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE61705I20100209 > / NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/world/middleeast/10iran.html?pagewant ed=print
IAEA fears Iran move hurts chances for atomic deal The U.N. nuclear watchdog fears Iran's plan to start producing higher-enriched uranium will damage chances to save a proposed atomic fuel supply deal between Tehran and world powers, its spokeswoman said on Monday. Reuters httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE6132OO20100208?rpc=401&feedType=R SS&feedName=hotStocksNews&rpc=401 / DPA httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/308155,iaea-concerned-over-iran ian-enrichment-boost.html
Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel The head of the Iran's atomic agency said Iran would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides the fuel it needs for the Tehran research reactor. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/09/AR20100 20900396_pf.html
N-fuel production is not in contradiction with swap: FM Spokesman Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Tuesday that producing nuclear fuel is not in contradiction with exchanging fuel. ISNA < httpaddress://www.isna.ir/ISNA/NewsView.aspx?ID=News-1489905&Lang=E >
West pushes for 'strong sanctions' against Iran Pressure is building in the West for new international sanctions against Iran, following its announcement that it will step up uranium enrichment. BBC < httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8504637.stm > / Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN092228220100209 >
Iran official: Window for nuke deal open Iran's envoy to the International International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the window for nuclear negotiations is still open -- even as tensions rise over Iran's decision to defy the world on uranium enrichment. CNN httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/02/08/iran.nuclear.envoy/?hpt=T 2
Other Nuclear News
Korea should be nuclear-free, Kim tells China envoy North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il restated Pyongyang's goal of ridding the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons when he met a visiting senior Chinese envoy, Chinese state media reported Tuesday. AFP httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1036296/1/ .html / AlJazeera httpaddress://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/02/2010294514842782 .html
Germany's Nuclear Power Extension Splits Merkel's Government German plans to extend the running time of nuclear-power plants split Chancellor Angela Merkel's government after her environment minister suggested a 40-year limit on their operating life. Bloomberg < httpaddress://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=aAjgKvaSwWGw > / Deutsche Welle < httpaddress://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5227688,00.html >
China plans three Westinghouse nuclear plants - paper China has finished initial design work on its first three inland nuclear power plants, all of which will use technology developed by Westinghouse, a unit of Japan's Toshiba, China Daily newspaper reported on Tuesday. Reuters httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/9/worldupdates/2010-0 2-09T101705Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-460126-1&sec=Worldupdates
Argentina To Suspend Embalse Nuclear Power Output For 6 Weeks The Argentine government will suspend power generation at the Embalse nuclear power plant for six weeks starting at the end of March, an official at Argentina's nuclear power company, NASA, said Monday. Dow Jones httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100208-710569.html?mod=WSJ_latest headlines
Opinion and Analysis
Interview with Iran Rep. to IAEA Soltanieh Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118228 >
Iran's Two-Edged Bomb NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/opinion/09lowther.html?ref=opinion&pa gewanted=print
Analysis: Iranian plan will put nation a step closer to having material for bomb WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/08/AR20100 20801384_pf.html
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Posted: 11/02/2010 04:39 PM
10 February 2010
U.S. unveils offer to help Iran purchase medical isotopes The United States and other nations seeking to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions are offering to help the Islamic republic purchase medical isotopes on the international market, administration officials said Tuesday. WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/09/AR20100 20903848_pf.html / CNN < httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/02/09/us.iran.nuclear/ >
Obama turns up the heat on Iran US President Barack Obama warned Iran on Tuesday that he would isolate the Islamic republic with a "significant regime of sanctions" if it continued to set its stall on developing nuclear weapons. AFP < httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jA10BAAARcLt0x3P3aSs aXl5D1NA> / Reuters < httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE61705I20100210 > / FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/61051ab4-15e3-11df-b65b-00144feab49a.html >
Iran's uranium enrichment plan causes doubts about its sincerity-Moscow The Iranian decision to start higher-enriched uranium production makes more profound the doubts about Tehran sincerity in the nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko said. Itar-tass < httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14804262&PageNum=0 >
Nuclear swap deal still on the table: Salehi Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Ali-Akbar Salehi says the door to talks on a nuclear swap deal with the West is still open. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118302§ionid=351020104 >
Small Step in Iran's Nuclear Effort Suggests Ambitions for a Weapon, Experts Say The Obama administration is working on a series of sanctions that would take aim at the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran, publicly singling out the organization's vast array of companies, banks and other entities in an effort to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/world/middleeast/10iran.html?hpw=&pag ewanted=print
Malaysia dismisses IAEA envoy after Iran atomic vote Malaysia has dismissed its envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog for voting against a resolution rebuking Iran and he will be replaced as rotating head of the agency's governing body later this week. Reuters httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-46030820100209?rpc=40 1&feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=401 / AFP httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/internation al/2010/February/international_February468.xml§ion=international
IAEA ready to assist Belarus in nuclear infrastructure development The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is ready to assist Belarus in the development of a national nuclear infrastructure, said director of the Department of Nuclear Energy of the IAEA Jong Kyun Park at a workshop for senior government officials in Minsk on 9 February. BelTa httpaddress://law.by/work/EnglPortal.nsf/0/ACA707DF560A07D5C22576C5004D99C9?Op enDocument
Belarus, Lithuania, Ukraine to discuss nuclear safety Belarus plans to hold consultations on nuclear and environmental safety with Lithuania and Ukraine soon as part of its project to build a nuclear power plant. Kiyv Post < httpaddress://www.kyivpost.com/news/nation/detail/59086/ >
Jordan and U.S. Move Closer to Nuclear Pact Jordan is in advanced talks with the Obama administration to conclude a civilian nuclear-cooperation agreement with the U.S., according to Jordanian and U.S. officials. WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487041820045750556841018732 28.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines
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UN envoy in North Korea to spur nuke talks A senior U.N. envoy pressed ahead Wednesday with international efforts to get North Korea back into nuclear disarmament talks, during the world body's first high-level visit to the reclusive state in nearly six years. AP < httpaddress://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/8938704 >
Brazil cautions on sanctions against Iran Brazil cautioned on Tuesday against a new round of U.N. sanctions in response to Iran's expanded nuclear program and urged Western powers to step up dialogue instead. Reuters < httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0910876520100209 >
F.D.A. to Increase Oversight of Medical Radiation The federal Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it would take steps to more stringently regulate three of the most potent forms of medical radiation, including increasingly popular CT scans, some of which deliver the radiation equivalent of 400 chest X-rays. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/health/policy/10radiation.html?ref=he alth&pagewanted=print
Utah to consider second radioactive waste dump The former president of the only facility that can dispose of low-level radioactive waste for 36 states said Tuesday that he wants to open a new disposal facility in Utah. AP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hMSdLzDAdHpYWegCkb41S XyjNZqgD9DOUSN00
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Q+A - How dangerous is Iran's uranium enrichment plan? Reuters httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/10/worldupdates/2010 -02-10T011225Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-460357-1&sec=Worldupdates
Gentle diplomacy with Iran will not work The Boston Globe httpaddress://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/ 02/10/gentle_diplomacy_with_iran_will_not_work/
Iran Again Making Nuclear Noises The Korea Times < httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/02/137_60541.html >
Iran to Enrich 20 Percent LEU Arms Control Wonk < httpaddress://www.armscontrolwonk.com/2620/iran-to-enrich-20-percent-leu >
Have We Forgotten About the North Korean Bomb? Khaleej Times < httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/opinion/2010/ February/opinion_February58.xml§ion=opinion&col=>
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Iran Proclaims New Success In Uranium Enrichment President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed Thursday that Iran has produced its first batch of uranium enriched to a higher level just two days after it said it began the process, showcasing new advances in its controversial nuclear program. AP httpaddress://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/11/ap/middleeast/main6196816.sht ml
IAEA suggests Iran's new enrichment modest Iran expects to produce its first batch of higher enriched uranium in a few days but its initial effort is modest, using only a small amount of feedstock and a fraction of its capacities, according to a confidential document shared Wednesday with The Associated Press. AP < httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100210/ap_on_re_eu/iran_nuclear > / Reuters < httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE6192XM20100210 > / DPA httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/308667,extra-iran-boosted-enric hment-without-proper-iaea-monitoring.html
Technical setbacks cause Iran to falter in push to enrich uranium, report says Iran is experiencing surprising setbacks in its efforts to enrich uranium, according to new assessments that suggest that equipment failures and other difficulties could undermine that nation's plans for dramatically scaling up its nuclear program. WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/10/AR20100 21003988_pf.html
US imposes new sanctions on Iran The US government has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran as Tehran informed nuclear inspectors that it would begin higher-grade uranium enrichment "within a few days". AlJazeera httpaddress://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/02/2010210225644367349 .html
Sanctions against Iran relevant, but won't solve problem - FM Sanctions against Iran have become more relevant following Tehran's decision to enrich uranium, but they won' t solve the problem, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday. Itar-tass < httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14808744&PageNum=0 >
Canada to use its G8 presidency to press for Iran sanctions: PM Canada will use its G8 presidency to press the club of world's richest nations for more sanctions against Iran to try to curb its nuclear ambitions, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hG4ByGE9SwjkggT6TAmW KYKNHmbA
US: Iran enrichment plan risks cancer patients A senior U.S. envoy accused Tehran's leadership Wednesday of hypocrisy for opting to pursue "ever more dangerous nuclear technology" instead of accepting an international plan meant to assure the supply of medical isotopes to Iranian cancer patients. AP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iRqjZV1Meppj40hTs8IBO v4DdsQwD9DPCRR00
Malaysia appoints new IAEA envoy Malaysia has appointed its ambassador in Qatar Datuk Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob the new Governor to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Star httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/10/nation/20100210213 524&sec=nation
Australian minister rules out uranium export to India The Australian government does not intend to export uranium to India, according to Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism Martin Ferguson. Dawn < httpaddress://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newsp aper/front-page/06-australian-minister-rules-out-uranium-export-to-india-120-rs-05>
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Renewed focus on China position on Iran sanctions China's refusal to sign on to new sanctions against Iran risks prompting a backlash affecting its increasingly complex interests abroad, experts say. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/10/AR20100 21004448_pf.html
SKorea, Japan Press NKorea to Rejoin Nuclear Talks South Korea and Japan stepped up pressure Thursday on North Korea to quickly rejoin nuclear disarmament talks, while a senior U.N. envoy was in Pyongyang amid a flurry of diplomacy to reopen the on-and-off negotiations. AP < httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=9803454 >
Italy approves decree on nuclear sites selection Italy moved a step closer to reinstating nuclear energy, abandoned more than 20 years ago, after the government on Wednesday gave a final approval to a decree setting criteria to select sites for new atomic plants. Reuters httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-46058320100210?rpc=40 1&feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=401
Opinion and Analysis
Obama Takes Several Gambles in Bid to Defuse Nuclear Standoff With Iran NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/world/middleeast/11assess.html?ref=gl obal-home&pagewanted=print
>From engagement to confrontation with Iran BBC < httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8509607.stm >
Sanctions No Solution to Iran Khaleej Times < httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/editorial/201 0/February/editorial_February21.xml§ion=editorial&col=>
Punishing the Mullahs The Daily Beast httpaddress://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-02-10/punishing-the -mullahs/
Pakistan Needs Its Own Nuclear Deal WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487048209045750561825861469 48.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines
Can Germany afford to phase out nuclear plants? FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3d503302-1678-11df-bf44-00144feab49a.html >
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Iran admits no new nuclear offer, blames translation error Iran admitted on Tuesday that it has not received a new proposal from three world powers concerning its nuclear fuel, blaming a translation error for having insisted otherwise previously. AFP httpaddress://www.livemint.com/2010/02/16145836/Iran-admits-no-new-nuclear-off .html / AFP < httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1037744/1/.html > / Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118671§ionid=351020104 >
Israeli PM pushes for Iran sanctions in Moscow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he pressed for "severe sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear program in his meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and he praised the Russian leader for showing "an understanding" over the issue. AP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hb8njivapk4b5WCCzmAyX 2WYB2yQD9DSOO382
Sanctions against Iran not to affect S-300 supplies -- lawmaker If sanctions are imposed upon Iran, they will cover its nuclear and missile programmes, but will not affect Russian S-300 supplies to this country, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Foreign Affairs Committee Leonid Slutsky said. Itar-tass < httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14825620&PageNum=0 >
Saudi minister plays down Iran sanctions Saud al-Faisal, the Saudi foreign minister, on Monday played down the efficacy of tighter sanctions against Iran and said immediate action was needed to avert a nuclear arms race in the region. He urged Iran to accept a a peaceful resolution in a looming nuclear stand-off. FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/675747bc-1add-11df-88fa-00144feab49a.html >
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Turkey's FM holds Iran talks on nuclear deadlock Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was holding talks on Tuesday with Iranian officials on a visit to Tehran aimed at resolving the deadlock over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i0AUuK7hYNwKmqB9UsGD AAJG-_lQ
EU taps Brazil to help resolve Iran nuclear row The EU has called on Brazil to help resolve the dispute between Iran and the West over Tehran's nuclear enrichment efforts. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118707§ionid=351020104 >
France used troops as nuclear "guinea pigs" - report France deliberately exposed its soldiers to nuclear explosions in Algeria in the 1960s to study the effect of radiation on humans, a newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing confidential documents. Reuters < httpaddress://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100216/tpl-uk-france-nuclear-19346ad.html >
Obama to announce loan guarantee for nuclear plant President Barack Obama is highlighting a new investment in energy jobs with an announcement that the government will guarantee more than $8 billion in loans needed to build the first U.S. nuclear power plant in nearly three decades. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/16/AR20100 21600349_pf.html
Hundreds protest outside UK nuclear weapons site Hundreds of peace protesters demonstrated Monday outside a factory in southern England where warheads for Trident nuclear submarines are made. AP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jDSHr6EnE4vA6Qu24iMR -B7DnoJQD9DSM9I00
Opinion and Analysis
Russia Seeks Quid Pro Quo to Rein Iran In NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/world/middleeast/16iht-politicus.html ?sq=nuclear&st=nyt&scp=14&pagewanted=print
Libya's lessons for Iran The Guardian httpaddress://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/feb/15/iran-united-nations -libya
U.S. Encounters Limits of Iran Engagement Policy NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/world/middleeast/16engage.html?sq=nuc lear&st=nyt&scp=21&pagewanted=print
Taking stock of Iran's nuclear ambitions LATimes httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-berman16-2010feb16,0,897932.s tory?track=rss
Dick Cheney Is Right; So Is Joe Biden Huffington Post httpaddress://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-cirincione/dick-cheney-is-right-so-i _b_462028.html
NATO and the Nuclear Umbrella NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/opinion/16iht-edischinger.html?sq=nuc lear&st=nyt&scp=2&pagewanted=print
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18 February 2010
[IAEA DG] Amano to Present First Report on Iran's N. Program in Days New Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano is slated to present his first report on the latest developments in Iran's nuclear program to the IAEA Board of Governors this week. Fars News Agency < httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8811281023 >
Iran reacts to France, Russia, US letter Iran says any proposal offered by the West that would include the shutdown of the Tehran research reactor would be out of the question. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118855§ionid=351020104 >
Iran says will not give up nuclear work at any price Iran will not give up uranium enrichment and the West must get used to an Iran that is a "master of enrichment," Tehran's envoy to the U.N. nuclear watchdog was quoted on Wednesday as saying. Reuters < httpaddress://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE61G4GA20100217 >
Iran says will respond to any new sanctions President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday any country that tried to impose new sanctions on Iran would regret its actions, as the United States and Russia voiced shared concern about Tehran's nuclear program. Reuters < httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE61F2RU20100217 >
Iran refuses to stop enrichment in return for isotopes Iran will not suspend its sensitive high level enrichment in return for radioisotopes as offered in a letter by three world powers to the UN atomic watchdog, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jje2IgWRvg_UcnZ5NnU6 XKud_6AQ
Iran Fielding Improved Centrifuges, Ahmadinejad Says Iran is outfitting its Natanz facility with next-generation uranium enrichment centrifuges that would be five times as efficient as their predecessors, the Associated Press yesterday quoted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as saying GSN < httpaddress://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20100217_8038.php >
Netanyahu says world inching closer to Israel's position on Iran The 'gap in understanding' between Israel and the world over Iran is narrowing, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday. Haaretz < httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1150671.html >
Russia delays sale of anti-aircraft system to Iran Russia has delayed the sale of an anti-aircraft system to Iran, news agency Interfax reported Wednesday. DPA httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/309760,russia-delays-sale-of-an ti-aircraft-system-to-iran.html#ixzz0fscVhPjF
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Isotope shortage to get worse with closing of more reactors Canada's limited supply of medical isotopes will be stretched even further when all five major international reactors producing them are shut down at the same time in mid-March. Globe and Mail httpaddress://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/isotope-shortage-to-get-wo rse-with-closing-of-more-reactors/article1472035/
FT interview tran-ςcrιρτ-: Steven Chu The FT's Lionel Barber, Edward Luce and Anna Fifield sat down with Steven Chu, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who became President Barack Obama's energy secretary just over a year ago, in his office on February 16. This is an edited tran-ςcrιρτ- of the interview. FT httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a71cf176-1bff-11df-a5e1-00144feab49a,s01=1.ht ml?nclick_check=1
Russia suspends Iran arms sale following Israeli PM's visit to Moscow Russia decided to delay the delivery of S-300 air defense missiles to Iran a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The delay is expected to further strain relations between Moscow and Tehran. CSM httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2010/0217/Russia-susp ends-Iran-arms-sale-following-Israeli-PM-s-visit-to-Moscow
U.S. reaches out to Syria after 5-year rift Syria's five-year diplomatic isolation by the West de facto ended Wednesday as Washington's top career diplomat met with President Bashar Assad in Damascus, a day after President Obama nominated the first U.S. ambassador to the Arab state since 2005. Washington Times httpaddress://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/18/us-reaches-out-to-syria -after-5-year-rift/
Utility Executives Like Nuclear Power. Climate Science, Not So Much. American utility industry executives see nuclear energy as the most promising carbon-free power source, are skeptical of climate change science, and are uncertain about the future, according to a report to be issued Thursday by Black & Veatch, the engineering and consulting giant. NYT httpaddress://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/utility-executives-like-nu clear-power-climate-science-not-so-much/
Hearing In Paris Delayed For Accused Iranian Nuclear Equipment Exporter An appeals court in Paris Wednesday decided to delay its decision on whether to extradite an Iranian engineer accused of trying to illegally export electronic equipment for Iran's nuclear development program. All Headline News < httpaddress://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017848966 >
Brazil Resists Push for Tougher Sanctions on Iran, Envoy Says Brazil has told the U.S. and France that it doesn't support tougher United Nations sanctions on Iran and will continue, over the objections of the Obama administration, to seek more trade with the Islamic government. Business Week httpaddress://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-17/brazil-resists-push-for-tou gher-sanctions-on-iran-envoy-says.html
'N. Korea to Possess 14-18 Nuclear Warheads by 2019' A U.S. scholar said Tuesday that North Korea could produce up to 14 to 18 nuclear warheads by 2019 if multilateral talks on its denuclearization fail. Korea Times < httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/02/120_60987.html >
Opinion and Analysis
Target sanctions at Iran's leaders The Guardian httpaddress://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/feb/17/iran-nuclear-regime -west
Iran, master of enrichment New Statesman httpaddress://www.newstatesman.com/middle-east/2010/02/iran-nuclear-obama-isra el-arab
Biden to Push Test-Ban Treaty WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487034448045750718827084620 28.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_PoliticsNCampaign_3
Obama's Nuclear Decision Day Huffington Post httpaddress://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-cirincione/obamas-nuclear-decision-d _b_465223.html
Radiation dose reduction in medical imaging needed The Hindu < httpaddress://www.thehindu.com/seta/2010/02/18/stories/2010021850111500.htm >
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19 February 2010
IAEA fears Iran may be working on nuclear warhead The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday it fears Iran may be working now to develop a nuclear-armed missile, as Washington warned Tehran of "consequences" for ignoring international demands to stop its atomic program. Reuters < httpaddress://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE61H4V520100218?sp=true > / AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hFuxpwoEItVSZl6clLmQ JR0qAGVA / BBC < httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8522910.stm > / AP httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/02/18/world/AP-EU-Iran-Nuclear.htm l?_r=1&sq=iaea&st=nyt&scp=6&pagewanted=print / DPA httpaddress://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1534742 .php/IAEA-worries-Iran-could-be-working-on-nuclear-weapon-Roundup / CNN httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/02/18/iran.nuclear/index.html?h pt=T1
Iran might be seeking to develop nuclear weapons capability, inspectors say U.N. nuclear inspectors, citing evidence of an apparently ongoing effort by Iran to obtain new technologies, publicly suggested for the first time Thursday that the country is actively seeking to develop a weapons capability. WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/18/AR20100 21803378_pf.html / NYT < httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/world/middleeast/19iran.html > / LATimes httpaddress://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-iran-nukes19-2010feb 19,0,4731330.story / FT < httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5b0822ae-1cf6-11df-aef7-00144feab49a.html > / The Guardian httpaddress://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/19/iran-nuclear-warhead-warnin g
IAEA Suspects Syrian Nuclear Activity At Bombed Site Uranium particles found at a Syrian desert complex bombed to ruin by Israel in 2007 point to possible covert nuclear activity at the site, the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Thursday. Reuters httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/02/18/world/international-uk-nuclea r-syria-iaea.html?scp=34&sq=nuclear&st=nyt / DPA < httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1150829.html >
Russia urges Iran to be more cooperative with IAEA Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Friday Iran must cooperate more actively with the U.N. nuclear agency to convince the world that its nuclear program is peaceful, Interfax news agency reported. Reuters < httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100219/wl_nm/us_russia_iran_iaea >
IAEA confirms 20% uranium enrichment in Iran The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran has produced its first batch of 20 percent enriched uranium at the Natanz enrichment plant. PressTV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=118942§ionid=351020104 > / AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jONgLkLn0Nzjw5BGbUz -E_3OyFGg / Trend < httpaddress://en.trend.az/regions/iran/1641986.html >
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Obama to Seek Ratification of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty The Obama administration said Thursday that it would ask the Senate to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, more than a decade after President Bill Clinton failed to convince the treaty's opponents that the American arsenal could deter adversaries without ever setting off nuclear explosions. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/us/politics/19nuke.html?pagewanted=pr int / WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/18/AR20100 21803272.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Report: North Korea's chief nuclear envoy to visit US soon for bilateral talks A top North Korean nuclear envoy could visit the United States soon for bilateral talks, a news report said Friday, amid diplomatic efforts to jump-start stalled talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. AP < httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=9882819 >
Soldiers Oust President in Coup in Uranium-Rich Niger Soldiers who seized power of the uranium-rich West African nation of Niger in a coup Thursday named a squadron chief as their leader, hours after announcing they had suspended the constitution after seizing President Mamadou Tandja amid a barrage of gunfire. WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487037873045750747942514441 12.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLTopStories
Hospital plans for isotope shortage Ottawa hospital officials met Thursday to draw up a strategy to deal with an imminent world-wide shortage of medical isotopes used to detect cancer and other illnesses. Ottawa Citizen httpaddress://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Hospital+plans+isotope+shortage/258 3588/story.html
Radiation incident shows a gap in nuclear safety procedures An incident that exposed hundreds of workers at an Ontario power station to low levels of radiation has revealed an apparent gap in safety procedures at Canadian nuclear facilities. The Canadian Press < httpaddress://news.therecord.com/article/672622 > / CanWest News Service httpaddress://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Radiation+exposure+results+work ers+power+plant+take+months/2581916/story.html
S. Africa Halts Funding to Pebble Bed Nuclear Project South Africa will halt funding on the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (Pty) Ltd. after spending 7.4 billion rand ($970 million) on the nuclear technology over the past 11 years, Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan said. Bloomberg < httpaddress://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601072&sid=ayeO1MikIaCY >
Opinion and Analysis
Iran Probes The Limits Arms Control Wonk < httpaddress://www.armscontrolwonk.com/2635/iran-probes-the-limits >
IAEA Iran Report: Enrichment at Natanz improving ISIS httpaddress://www.isis-online.org/uploads/isis-reports/documents/IAEA_Iran_Rep ort_Analysis_18Feb2010.pdf
Obama Administration: Report Shows Iran More Determined Than Ever to Build Nuclear Weapon ABC News httpaddress://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/02/obama-administration-re port-shows-iran-more-determined-than-ever-to-build-nuclear-weapon.html
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Iran to Build More Enrichment Plants A senior Iranian official said on Monday that his country planned to build 10 more nuclear enrichment plants - two of them within the next year - and had identified "close to" 20 sites for such facilities. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/world/middleeast/23iran.html?pagewant ed=print / ISNA < httpaddress://isna.ir/ISNA/NewsView.aspx?ID=News-1495417&Lang=E >
Mihman-Parast: Iran to produce nuclear fuel plates within months Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said on Saturday that Iran is to produce nuclear fuel plates within the coming four months. IRNA < httpaddress://www.irna.ir/En/View/FullStory/?NewsId=970046&idLanguage=3 >
Iran's stance towards IAEA alarms Russia Russia said on Friday it was "very alarmed" by Iran's refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency, a day after the United Nations body said that Tehran might be working on a nuclear payload for a missile. FT httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e52ee1aa-1d84-11df-a893-00144feab49a.html?ftc amp=rss
Larijani Blasts World Powers' Instrumental View of IAEA Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani lashed out at the positions adopted by certain western countries against Iran's nuclear program and their instrumental view and use of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Fars News < httpaddress://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8812021229 >
'IAEA raising unnecessary suspicions about Iran' Iran's envoy to the IAEA has objected to the fact that suspicions have been raised about Tehran's nuclear activities only because it is not implementing voluntary protocols. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=119194§ionid=351020104 >
IAEA director should amend report: MP Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Alaeddin Boroujerdi has said that International Atomic Energy Agency Secretary General Yukiya Amano should amend his latest report about Iran's nuclear program before delivering it to the IAEA Board of Governors. Tehran Times < httpaddress://www.tehrantimes.com/Index_view.asp?code=214623 >
Iran should pay for nuclear fuel and reject swap deal: Rohani Expediency Council Strategic Research Center Director Hassan Rohani has said that Iran should pay money to buy nuclear fuel and should not exchange its low-enriched uranium for 20 percent enriched nuclear fuel. Tehran Times < httpaddress://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=214539 >
US to pursue pressure track on Iran: Petraeus The United States is raising the stakes in its bid to halt Iran's nuclear program, putting the issue on a "pressure track," top US general David Petraeus said Sunday. AFP httpaddress://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jzGq5R0PZqsUqDbfy8Wg vNjAqzOA
Iran hosts IAEA safety delegation A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Tehran to assess the country's nuclear safety system, an Iranian nuclear official says. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=119212§ionid=351020104 >
Syria Dismisses IAEA Call for More Inspectors Access Syria dismissed on Saturday an International Atomic Energy Agency recommendation to allow its inspectors unrestrained access, days after the agency said a bombed Syrian complex could have been a nuclear site. Reuters < httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=9896119 >
UAE government establishes International Advisory Board to support UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program In keeping with its commitments, as described in the "Policy of the United Arab Emirates on the Evaluation and Potential Development of Peaceful Nuclear Energy" the Ministry of Presidential Affairs today announced the establishment of an International Advisory Board (IAB). WAM httpaddress://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1266082920054 &p=1135099400124&pagename=WAM%2FWamLocEnews%2FW-T-LEN-FullNews
Other Nuclear News
North Korea refuses to abandon nukes North Korea vowed Friday not to dismantle its nuclear program -- not even in exchange for economic aid -- as long as the United States continues a "hostile policy." CNN httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/north.korea.nuclear/ind ex.html?hpt=T2
"3S" for practical non-proliferation Japan and Australia on Sunday pledged to help countries with atomic energy programmes to stay clear of the nuclear-weapons path, according to Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith after talks in Perth. The Hindu < httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/02/22/stories/2010022256411500.htm >
India expanding civil n-energy programme: President India is fast expanding its 'ambitious' civil nuclear energy programme and has signed peaceful atomic agreements with many countries, President Pratibha Patil said here Monday, adding that many more such deals were being negotiated. IANS httpaddress://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20100222/836/tbs-india-expanding-civil-n-en ergy-progr.html
U.S. turns to Sweden as model in nuclear waste storage While progress here has lagged, the Scandinavian country has successfully chosen a site for a geological repository after including citizens and local government in the discussion Chiacgo Tribune httpaddress://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-na-nuclear-waste21-20 10feb21,0,3410298.story
General Atomics Proposes a Plant That Runs on Nuclear Waste Nuclear and defense supplier General Atomics announced Sunday it will launch a 12-year program to develop a new kind of small, commercial nuclear reactor in the U.S. that could run on spent fuel from big reactors. WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487037915045750793705384665 74.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us_business
UK scientists plan world's first nuclear fusion power station Scientists in the UK have drawn up plans for the world's first nuclear fusion power station, which could be online in 20 years. Building httpaddress://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=284&storycode=3158578&c =0#ixzz0gGIqSrPz
Opinion and Analysis
ANALYSIS - New chief Amano gives U.N. watchdog more bite on Iran Reuters httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/20/worldupdates/2010 -02-19T205821Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-463123-1&sec=Worldupdates
Contain Iran, don't attack it CNN httpaddress://edition.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/02/19/zakaria.contain.iran/index.ht ml
Why Iran's dictators can be deterred WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/21/AR20100 22102918_pf.html
Obama's slow burn will bring Iran into line The Times httpaddress://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/bill_emmott/article 7035596.ece
The force needed to contain Iran WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/19/AR20100 21904255_pf.html
The Need for a Gulf Strategy Asserting Fears of a Nuclear Iran Dar Al-Hayat < httpaddress://www.daralhayat.com/portalarticlendah/111771 >
Al Qaeda's Quest for the Bomb IHT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/20/opinion/20iht-edgreenway.html?sq=nucl ear&st=nyt&scp=40&pagewanted=print
A Future for Fusion? WSJ httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487041072045750393307587223 68.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines
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25 February 2010
Iran says new IAEA head's report misleading, biased Iran accused the new head of the U.N. nuclear agency on Wednesday of issuing a misleading and unbalanced report on Iran's atomic activities, saying he omitted important information. Reuters httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61N5K320100224?rpc=401&feedType=R SS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=401 / Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=119452§ionid=351020104 >
Iranian MP: Missile program not IAEA's business A senior Iranian lawmaker insists that Iran's missile program is not within the jurisdiction of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=119399§ionid=351020104 >
Iran wants to discuss Japan offer to enrich uranium: report Iran will study a Japanese offer to enrich uranium for Tehran to allow it access to nuclear power for peaceful purposes, an Iranian politician was quoted as saying in Tokyo Thursday. AFP httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100225/wl_asia_afp/irannuclearpoliticsjap an
Iran parliament head defends nuclear policy Iran was within its international obligations when it enriched some of its uranium stockpile earlier this month and should not be subjected to U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program, its parliament speaker said Thursday. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/25/AR20100 22500241_pf.html / Tehran Times < httpaddress://www.tehrantimes.com/Index_view.asp?code=214872 >
Clinton says sanction push on Iran intensifying The United States is intensifying efforts to enact international sanctions on Iran for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment and provide clear answers about its nuclear activities, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday. DPA httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/311081,clinton-says-sanction-pu sh-on-iran-intensifying.html#ixzz0gXica1bz
Iran: U.S. pushes sanctions to ensure its nuclear supremacy Iran's parliament speaker claimed on Thursday that the United States is only pushing sanctions in order to ensure its own nuclear supremacy, while maintaining that Tehran's nuclear program is meant for peaceful purposes. AP < httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1152310.html >
Beijing: No harsher sanctions against Iran necessary China on Thursday rejected issuing new, harsher sanctions against Iran for its refusal to compromise on its controversial nuclear programme. DPA httpaddress://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1536521 .php/Beijing-No-harsher-sanctions-against-Iran-necessary
Medvedev calls on Iran for responsible behaviour Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has expressed concern over the situation in Iran and called on Tehran for responsible behavior. IRAR-Tass < httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=14859553&PageNum=0 >
Russia's Lavrov says no proof Iran working on nuclear weapons There is no hard proof that Iran is working on nuclear weapons, but Tehran has to clarify several key issues on its nuclear program to avoid fresh international action, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Ria Novosti < httpaddress://en.rian.ru/russia/20100225/158001835.html >
Syria turns down U.N. nuclear watchdog inspection Syria has turned down a planned visit to a research reactor in Damascus by U.N. nuclear inspectors trying to shed light on possible covert atomic activity in the country, diplomats said on Wednesday. Reuters < httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINLDE61N2RM20100224 > / Israel News < httpaddress://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3854286,00.html >
China said to push the North on nuke talks China has "strongly urged" North Korea to stop demands for the lifting of international sanctions as a precondition to the resumption of the six-party talks, sources in Beijing said yesterday. JoongAng Daily < httpaddress://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2917085 >
Clean bill of health for Ukraine's nuclear plants A year-long assessment exercise carried out by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Commission (EC) has found that safety at Ukraine's nuclear power plants is in line with international standards. WNN httpaddress://www.world-nuclear-news.org/RS-Clean_bill_of_health_for_Ukraines _nuclear_plants-2402197.html
Hyundai E&C a leader in nuclear plant building A Korean consortium's winning of the $40 billion nuclear power contract with the United Arab Emirates last year proved that the world has started to recognize the country's capability in building and operating atomic power plants, industry and government officials said yesterday. The Korea Herald httpaddress://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2010/02/26/2010022 60019.asp
Other Nuclear News
Envoys in China for North Korea nuclear talks Top US, Chinese and South Korean diplomats met Wednesday to renew efforts to nudge North Korea back to stalled nuclear disarmament talks, but there were no signs of any progress. AFP httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1039727/1/ .html
In Kazakhstan, the race for uranium goes nuclear The dry steppe stretches to the horizon in all directions from this remote outpost in southern Kazakhstan. But peeking out of the sandy soil, amid the sagebrush and desert shrub, are thousands of wells arranged in geometric patterns, each extracting radioactive treasure. WP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/24/AR20100 22403242_pf.html
Obama urges Russia to help gain treaty President Barack Obama weighed in Wednesday to try to hasten the conclusion of a new nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, urging President Dmitry Medvedev to help accelerate its completion. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/24/AR20100 22403698_pf.html
UAE-US Deal on Nuclear Information and Training The UAE and the US furthered their collaboration in nuclear energy with an arrangement that allows for the exchange of information and training of personnel. Wam < httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2010/F ebruary/theuae_February792.xml§ion=theuae&col=>
Shutdown of Chalk River nuclear reactor may be extended Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. warned Wednesday that the shutdown of its nuclear reactor in Chalk River, Ont., may have to be extended to complete repairs that began in December. CanWest News httpaddress://www.canada.com/health/Shutdown+Chalk+River+nuclear+reactor+exten ded/2608608/story.html
French, Korean firms offer to build nuclear plant A French group and a South Korea-based company have separately expressed interest in putting up an entirely new nuclear power plant in the Philippines that could generate 600 to 800 megawatts (MW) in additional capacities. Philippine Daily Inquirer httpaddress://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100224-255149/Fren ch-Korean-firms-offer-to-build-nuclear-plant
Opinion and Analysis
Is China warming up to more Iran sanctions? CSMonitor httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2010/0224/Is-China-warming -up-to-more-Iran-sanctions
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26 February 2010
Despite Pressure, China Still Resists Iran Sanctions Despite intense public and private pressure by the Obama administration, China has not yet shown any sign that it will support tougher sanctions against Iran, leaving a stubborn barrier before President Obama's efforts to constrain Iran's nuclear ambitions. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/26/world/asia/26diplo.html?pagewanted=pr int
Israeli minister meets Chinese officials on Iran A senior Israeli minister Friday met Chinese officials for talks expected to focus on winning Beijing's support for tougher sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme. AFP < httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1040100/1/.html >
US struggles to sway Brazil against Iran As the US seeks the broadest possible support for tougher Iran sanctions, the Obama administration is pushing Brazil to join Washington's fray against Iran. Press TV < httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=119534§ionid=351020104 >
Nuclear plans could power investment in India India's hunger for nuclear energy to power its economy is likely to create investment opportunities in that sector, analysts say. MarketWatch httpaddress://www.marketwatch.com/story/nuclear-plans-could-power-investment-i n-india-2010-02-26
Rising cases of cancer At the recent World Cancer Day media briefing in Abuja, Minister of Health, Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, raised an alarm over increasing cancer cases in the country. Daily Sun httpaddress://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/opinion/editorial/2010/feb/26/edi torial-26-02-2010-001.htm
Other Nuclear News
U.S. Demurs as Israel Pushes "Crippling" Iran Sanctions Israel lobbied the United States on Thursday to promote "crippling" sanctions against Iran to curb its nuclear programme, but the Obama administration said it did not want to hurt the Iranian people. Reuters httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/02/26/world/international-uk-un-nuc lear-clinton.html?_r=1&sq=nuclear&st=nyt&scp=5&pagewanted=print
Merkel Calls on Russia and China to Support Tougher Sanctions Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on China and Russia to support tough sanctions against Tehran in the UN Security Council. She also said that the European Union would take action by itself if UN sanctions did not get passed. Der Spiegel < httpaddress://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,680274,00.html >
NK Denuclearization Top Priority of Revision The Ministry of Unification has revised its policy to take a tougher stance on North Korea's nuclear program, a ministry official said Thursday. The Korea Times < httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/02/116_61422.html >
Experts Pessimistic on North Korea's Willingness to Give Up Nukes Even if North Korea agrees to resume negotiations on its nuclear program, it is unlikely to ever prove willing to give up its strategic deterrent, experts on East Asia's role in international security argued last week. GSN < httpaddress://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20100225_7481.php >
Costs, Plant Age Obstacles to Nuclear Renaissance The renaissance of nuclear power in the U.S. appears inevitable. It just may not happen as smoothly as the Obama administration and others hope. AP < httpaddress://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9948057 > / FT httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/270e3330-2278-11df-a93d-00144feab49a.html?ftc amp=rss
Medical Scan Makers to Install Radiation Controls A medical imaging trade group said Thursday that manufacturers of CT scanners will begin installing safety controls to prevent patients from receiving excessive radiation. AP httpaddress://finance.yahoo.com/news/Medical-scan-makers-to-apf-2678892955.htm l?x=0&.v=6
Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri A hospital in Missouri said Wednesday that it had overradiated 76 patients, the vast majority with brain cancer, during a five-year period because powerful new radiation equipment had been set up incorrectly even with a representative of the manufacturer watching as it was done. NYT httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/us/25radiation.html?ref=science&pagew anted=print
Utah gov: 2 trains of SC waste won't come to Utah About 6,500 tons of low-level radioactive waste from South Carolina won't be coming to Utah as originally planned, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Monday in announcing a verbal agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy. AP httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/22/AR20100 22204228_pf.html
Opinion and Analysis
And the price of nuclear power? The Economist httpaddress://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id =15580592
Conflicting priorities on North Korea Asia Times < httpaddress://www.atimes.com/atimes/Korea/LB27Dg02.html >
A weighty matter: How to analyse smuggled uranium The Economist httpaddress://www.economist.com/science-technology/displaystory.cfm?story_id=1 5577536
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