1 July 2010
Top U.N. nuclear watchdog inspector resigns The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday its top investigator Olli Heinonen, head of probes into Iran and Syria, will leave his position for personal reasons after nearly 30 years at the Vienna-based agency. Reuters <httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100701/ts_nm/us_nuclear_inspector_2>
IRAN: Nuclear watchdog still hopeful of a deal between Tehran and the West The director general of the IAEA, Yukiya Amano, flatly stated in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times that a once much-touted deal between Iran and the international community on Tehran's nuclear program wasn't going to happen without big changes. LA Times <httpaddress://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2010/06/iran-nuclear-watchdog-says-still-hopeful-of-a-deal-between-tehran-and-the-west.html>
China-Pakistan nuclear deal likely, but no parity with India As India scalps its third nuclear deal this month, the vindication and the victory cannot hide the fact that the all-powerful Nuclear Suppliers Group, which met in Christchurch, New Zealand last week, failed to dissuade China from supplying two nuclear power reactors to Pakistan in pursuance of two that had earlier been supplied... Several diplomats representing the major powers here in Delhi explained the simple contours of the deal : China, arguing that the two new reactors for its "all-weather friend" and ally Pakistan would be subject to IAEA safeguards (just like the reactors Chashma-1 & 2), would not bring its nuclear cooperation with Pakistan to the NSG. Business Standard <httpaddress://www.business-standard.com/india/news/china-pakistan-nuclear-deal-likelyno-parityindia/399964/>
Dubai admits nuclear material being shipped through its ports Officials have accepted for the first time that the country is being used as a transit point for smuggling both money and illegal goods... Hamad al-Kaabi, ambassador to the IAEA, said new laws relating to the trade in nuclear and dual-use goods had "led to the shutting down of dozens of international and local companies involved in money laundering and proliferation of dual use and dangerous materials". Daily Telegraph <httpaddress://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/dubai/7863884/Dubai-admits-nuclear-material-being-shipped-through-its-ports.html>
Other Nuclear News
Russia floats barge for waterborne nuclear plant Russia on Wednesday took a big step toward the controversial creation of the world's first floating nuclear power station, putting a barge that will house the plant into the water. Reuters <httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/1/worldupdates/2010-07-01T050553Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-497913-1&sec=Worldupdates> / The Voice of Russia <httpaddress://english.ruvr.ru/2010/06/30/11101839.html> / Reuters <httpaddress://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFLDE65T2I720100630>
Iran's first nuclear power plant to run in September: atomic chief Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi said Wednesday that the country's first nuclear power plant will run in September, the local ISNA news agency reported. Xinhua <httpaddress://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-06/30/c_13377720.htm>
Obama to sign new Iran sanctions law on Thursdaye U.S. President Barack Obama will sign into law on Thursday tough new sanctions targeting Iran's energy and banking sectors, the White House said on Wednesday.
Reuters
<httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/1/worldupdates/2010-07-01T065410Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-497925-1&sec=Worldupdates> / AFP <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1066870/1/.html>
Iran's nuclear smugglers raided Shipments of illegal nuclear and weapons-building material have been intercepted in Dubai and other ports in the United Arab Emirates, local authorities have admitted. Daily Telegraph <httpaddress://www.vancouversun.com/news/Iran+nuclear+smugglers+raided/3222099/story.html>
Assad backs Brazil-Turkey plan to solve Iran nuclear row Syrian President Bashar al-Assad voiced support Wednesday for the efforts of Brazil and Turkey to broker a diplomatic solution to the international tensions over Iran's nuclear programme. AFP <httpaddress://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/1066885/1/.html>
Experts urge extension of G-8 nonproliferation program Several experts last week said the Group of Eight nations made a potentially dangerous mistake at their latest summit by not extending a program intended to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Global Security Newswire <httpaddress://gsn.nti.org/gsn/nw_20100629_3745.php>
Pakistan needs nuclear deterrence, says US A person no less than the US military chief has conceded that Pakistan's nuclear programme is different from those of Iran and North Korea because it makes 'extraordinary efforts' to protect its nuclear weapons while there's no reason to trust those two countries. Dawn <httpaddress://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/06-pakistan-needs-nuclear-deterrence%2C-says-us-170-rs-02> / Hindu
<httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/07/01/stories/2010070164191700.htm>
Russia's Atomflot reports ready for long-overdue decommissioning of old icebreakers, nuclear service ships After a long period of inaction due to tight financing, the Russian nuclear fleet operator Atomflot gears up for decommissioning several of its old nuclear vessels - starting with the 1977-built nuclear icebreaker Siberia. Bellona <httpaddress://www.bellona.org/articles/articles_2010/Russia_%20Atomflot_%20reports>
German climate goals tied to nuclear power: lobby German energy group BDEW on Wednesday called for an extension of the country's nuclear reactor lifespan, stressing the role of the carbon free technology in helping to meet national climate reduction goals. Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65T2M920100630?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=401>
Doosan Heavy wins $3.9 billion order to provide nuclear reactor for U.A.E. Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., South Korea's biggest power-equipment maker, signed a record $3.9 billion contract to provide nuclear reactors in the United Arab Emirates, the company said in a statement. Bloomberg
<httpaddress://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-01/doosan-heavy-wins-3-9-billion-order-to-provide-nuclear-reactor-for-u-a-e-.html>
Opinion and Analysis
US aid fuels dangerous deal in Pakistan Boston Globe <httpaddress://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/06/29/us_aid_fuels_dangerous_deal_in_pakistan/>
Limited finance seen hurting African energy projects Reuters <httpaddress://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE65M24520100630>
2 July 2010
Top UN nuclear inspector for Iran, Syria to quit IAEA The UN nuclear agency says its top inspector - who has led investigations into Iran and Syria - has resigned after nearly 30 years of service. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/10479703.stm> / Press TV <httpaddress://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=132955§ionid=351020104> / DPA <httpaddress://www.sindhtoday.net/news/2/151412.htm>
Sino-Pak nuclear reactors open to IAEA inspection: Qureshi Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reiterated that the agreement with China for setting up of two nuclear reactor is in accordance with international laws, and that Islamabad would always be open for inspection of these reactors by the IAEA. Thaindian News <httpaddress://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/south-asia/sino-pak-nuclear-reactors-open-to-iaea-inspection-qureshi_100389405.html> / Christian Science Monitor <httpaddress://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2010/0701/China-Pakistan-deal-raises-fears-of-nuclear-proliferation?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fworld+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+World%29>
Other Nuclear News
Obama Signs Into Law Tighter Sanctions on Iran President Obama on Thursday signed into law new unilateral American sanctions on Iran that go beyond the penalties imposed by the United Nations last month as he tries to escalate the pressure on Tehran to halt its nuclear enrichment program. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/02/world/middleeast/02sanctions.html?_r=1> / Reuters <httpaddress://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66001Z20100702?rpc=401&type=politicsNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=401> / WSJ <httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703571704575341290619450352.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us> / AFP <httpaddress://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/obama-signs-toughestever-us-sanctions-on-iran-20100702-zs9y.html>
Iran warms it is 'more determined' on nuclear drive A defiant Iran said Thursday it has told UN Security Council members that new sanctions will not affect its nuclear program, prompting France to say Tehran was not heading in the right direction. AFP <httpaddress://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=116637#axzz0sVSG8SUo>
Than Shwe angry about Kelley report The Burmese junta supremo, Snr-Gen Than Shwe, is reported to be angry at government officials who are responsible for the junta's nuclear program after he read the report of Robert Kelley, the former director of the IAEA, who described Naypyidaw's nuclear program as "unprofessional" and "quite primitive." Irrawaddy <httpaddress://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=18842>
2 nuclear power plants approved by Finland The Finnish Parliament approved the construction of two nuclear power plants on Thursday, the latest victory for proponents of atomic energy in Europe. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/02/business/global/02power.html?src=busln> / BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10474511.stm>
Huhne faces criticism for cancelling nuclear power loan Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has denied allegations that his "prejudices" against nuclear energy contributed to the cancellation of the ?80m loan to Sheffield Forgemasters to build power plant components. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_8762000/8762973.stm>
Lawmaker opposes reprocessing nuclear fuel South Korea should not move to recycle its spent nuclear fuel as risks and costs associated with the process are too high, a lawmaker warned Thursday. Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/07/113_68625.html>
Korea to help train Mexican atomic energy engineers Korea plans to help train Mexican atomic energy engineers and conduct joint research and development on nuclear technology, the government said Friday. Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/07/123_68694.html>
Areva's Temel?n campaign French nuclear energy giant says its reactors will outproduce rivals' Prague Post <httpaddress://www.praguepost.com/business/4907-arevas-temelin-campaign.html>
New Muon detector could find hidden nukes A prototype of a device that could someday detect nukes through layers of steel just passed its first test. The detector, which uses technology that was developed for particle physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider, can tell the difference among iron, lead and other heavy metals. Wired Science <httpaddress://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/07/muon-detector/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Yahoo+Search+Results>
Opinion and Analysis
Iran sanctions: where we go from here WSJ <httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703426004575338443415494022.html?mod=WSJ_World_LEFTSecondNews>
Israel may accept arms control, but not strategic suicide Daily Star <httpaddress://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=5&article_id=116603#axzz0sVSG9RGP>
Anything to declare? Economist <httpaddress://www.economist.com/node/16483587?story_id=16483587>
Nuclear waste repository moving ahead Epoch Times <httpaddress://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/38435/>
5 July 2010
Iran to halt 20% enrichment if uranium swap implemented The head of Iran 's parliamentary foreign policy commission said Sunday that Iran would halt its 20-per-cent uranium enrichment program if deal to export the country's uranium abroad is implemented. DPA <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/iran-to-halt-20-enrichment-if-uranium-swap-implemented-1.299943>
Nuclear talks should be restructured, says Iranian MP Iran's Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Alaeddin Boroujerdi stressed that the negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme should be restructured. Bernama <httpaddress://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/bm/newsworld.php?id=510613>
Iran has cooperated with IAEA based on its commitments: official Iran has been cooperating with the IAEA within the framεwork of its commitments, Tehran's permanent envoy to the IAEA Ali Asghar Soltanieh has said. MehrNews <httpaddress://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1111397>
China rejects US objections over Pak-China Civil nuclear deal China has again rejected the US objections over Pak-China civil nuclear deal, saying deal was made under the observation of IAEA. The Nation <httpaddress://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/04-Jul-2010/China-rejects-US-objections-over-PakChina-Civil-nuclear-deal> / Dawn
<httpaddress://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/china-says-it-needs-no-waiver-for-nreactors-470> / Reuters <httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/5/worldupdates/2010-07-05T090942Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-498809-1&sec=Worldupdates> / Reuters <httpaddress://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/5/worldupdates/2010-07-05T112522Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-498824-1&sec=Worldupdates>
Other Nuclear News
Iran may agree to formal nuclear talks, report says EU official made
comment after senior western diplomats met in Brussels to discuss
progress on a fourth round of Iran nuclear sanctions. Reuters
<httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/iran-may-agree-to-formal-nuclear-talks-report-says-1.299757>
Iran 'has proof US kidnapped missing scientist' Iran has handed over new
documents proving one of its nuclear scientists was abducted by the US,
Tehran says. BBC <httpaddress://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/10501753.stm>
/ Irish Times
<httpaddress://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0705/1224274034689.html>
Turkish nuclear plant deal with Russia submitted to parliament A
Russian-Turkish intergovernmental agreement on the construction of
Turkey's first nuclear power plant has been submitted to the Turkish
parliament. RIA Novosti <httpaddress://www.news.az/articles/18477>
Kakodkar: India to take a hard-line in nuclear talks The former head of
India's atomic energy program ruled out concessions on nuclear weapons
in negotiations over a nuclear power pact with Japan. Asahi Shimbun
<httpaddress://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201007040226.html>
Judges block Obama effort to close Yucca Mountain waste site The Obama
administration has suffered a defeat in its efforts to close the nuclear
waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada . McClathy
<httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100704/sc_mcclatchy/3557073_1>
Major upgrade for MOX plant Sellafield MOX Plant that will carry out
work for Japanese utilities and might secure the plant's future. World
Nuclear News
<httpaddress://www.world-nuclear-news.org/WR_Major_upgrade_for_MOX_plant_0207101.html>
Opinion and Analysis
India's nuclear ambition runs up against China's Reuters
<httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-49879920100705?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=401>
Korea emerging to be leading nuclear power plant exporter Korea Times
<httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/07/123_68783.html>
The nuclear renaissance-will it always be delayed? Nuclear Engineering
<httpaddress://www.neimagazine.com/story.asp?sectioncode=147&storyCode=2056752>
Nudge on arms further divides the U.S. and Israel NYT
<httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/04/world/middleeast/04mideast.html?partner=rss&emc=rss>
Should BP nuke its leaking well? Reuters
<httpaddress://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-49837220100704?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews&rpc=401>
6 July 2010
India concerned, says Iran sanctions can impact energy security In an oblique reference to the US sanctions on Iran that also target foreign companies doing business with Tehran, India Monday voiced its concern, saying such "unilateral sanctions" can have "a direct and adverse impact" on India's energy security. Underlining the importance of Iran for India's energy security, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao pitched for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue within the framεwork of the IAEA. IANS <httpaddress://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-140266.html> / Hindu <httpaddress://www.hindu.com/2010/07/06/stories/2010070661701300.htm>
Asean regional forum on non-proliferation and disarmament Twenty-seven ARF participating countries and experts from international and regional organisations such as the IAEA, Malaysian Nuclear Agency, Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency of Indonesia, Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organisation and the CTBTO are taking part in the ISM. Bernama <httpaddress://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=511015>
Other Nuclear News
Oil firms fuel nuclear proliferation in Myanmar Three oil companies, Total, Chevron and PTTEP, have provided Burma's military junta with half of their revenue, worth nearly $5 billion earned from the Yadana Natural Gas Project, an environment watchdog claimed Monday. Korea Times <httpaddress://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/07/113_68807.html>
Former international leaders call for yearly nuclear 'scorecards' A global group of former leading politicians and diplomats recommended Monday that countries should receive annual scores on their efforts to reduce nuclear weapons and prevent their spread. DPA <httpaddress://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/333313,call-yearly-nuclear-scorecards.html> / Xinhua
<httpaddress://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90856/7053291.html>
Jordanian minister upbeat on US nuclear talks Jordan's foreign minister voiced optimism on Monday about nuclear cooperation talks with the United States after Jordanian sources had said Washington was refusing to allow the country to produce its own nuclear fuel. Reuters <httpaddress://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2010/July/middleeast_July87.xml§ion=middleeast&col=>
Isotopes shortage feared if government vetoes new reactor The federal government took another step toward exiting the medical isotope business Wednesday, announcing it will not build an isotope reactor to replace the Chalk River, Ont., facility that has been shut down since last spring. Canwest News Service <httpaddress://www.ottawacitizen.com/Isotopes+shortage+feared+government+vetoes+reactor/2748413/story.html> / Ottawa Citizen
<httpaddress://www.vancouversun.com/health/Production+medical+isotopes+could+resume+weeks/3238974/story.html> / Reuters
<httpaddress://ca.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idCAN0525749520100705?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews&rpc=401>
Nuclear power vessel launched Amid protests from Russia's environmental community, St. Petersburg's Baltiisky shipyard hosted the launch ceremony of a floating nuclear power plant called the Akademik Lomonosov on Wednesday. St. Petersburg Times <httpaddress://www.sptimesrussia.com/index.php?action_id=2&story_id=31865>
Exiled Iranian opposition group: Sanctions directly impacting nuke program The Paris based National Council of Resistance of Iran releases report saying Tehran is struggling to get equipment for its Natanz enrichment facility. Reuters <httpaddress://www.haaretz.com/news/international/exiled-iranian-opposition-group-sanctions-directly-impacting-nuke-program-1.300194>
Sextet ready to hold dialogue with Iran - FM The Sextet of international mediators on Iran's nuclear programme is ready to hold a dialogue with Tehran, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported on Monday. Itar-Tass <httpaddress://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=15293232&PageNum=0>
Opinion and Analysis
Fine Print: State Department reports play role in START ratification WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/05/AR2010070502338.html>
Obama's worst foreign-policy mistake WP
<httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/05/AR2010070502657.html>
Nuclear Morocco? Morocco Board
<httpaddress://www.moroccoboard.com/news/34-news-release/1090-morocco-developing-nuclear-reactor>
8 July 2010
US allies join nuclear power quest For much of the past decade, a critical priority of US policy in the Middle East has been to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and to reduce the risk of proliferation in a volatile region... Holger Rogner, from the IAEA, says there is no reason for concern if nuclear programmes comply with safeguards. FT <httpaddress://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3b319dc8-89e0-11df-bd30-00144feab49a.html>
Other Nuclear News
Chalk River safe to reopen, nuclear watchdog declares Canada's nuclear watchdog declared the controversial nuclear facility at Chalk River, Ont., safe and authorized its restart after more than a year of repairs.
Globe and Mail
<httpaddress://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/chalk-river-safe-to-reopen-nuclear-watchdog-declares/article1632060/>
Radiation meters to cleanse dirty bombs On April 9, when radioactive material Cobalt 60 was found in a scrapyard at Mayapuri in west Delhi, the police were caught unawares. It took them more than three days to realise that they were dealing with a material that could cause a major disaster. In a bid to tackle such eventuality in a better way during the Commonwealth Games, the Delhi Police have bought 80 "radiation meters"
that will help them identify any object with nuclear agents. Hindustan Times <httpaddress://www.hindustantimes.com/Radiation-meters-to-cleanse-dirty-bombs/Article1-567906.aspx>
Court query on radiation checks in scrap markets The Delhi High Court Wednesday questioned the central government on the mechanism being followed to monitor the capital's scrap markets for preventing people from being exposed to radioactive material. Sify <httpaddress://sify.com/news/court-query-on-radiation-checks-in-scrap-markets-news-national-khhvkeeejfc.html>
Iran says sanctions might slow nuclear programme Sanctions against Iran could slow down its nuclear progress, a senior government official said on Wednesday, the first time Tehran has acknowledged the measures might have some bite. Reuters <httpaddress://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100707/wl_nm/us_iran_nuclear_3>
McCain: Israel not planning strike on Iranian nuclear facilities Israel is not at the moment considering a military strike on Iran to try to set back its nuclear program, U.S. Sen. John McCain said here Wednesday. WP <httpaddress://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/07/AR2010070702936.html?wprss=rss_world>
Qaeda leader indicted in New York subway plot Meeting with violent Salvadoran gangs in Honduras. Seeking radioactive material at a university in Hamilton, Ontario. Running an import-export business and teaching English - wife and child in tow - in Morocco. Hiding out in Suriname. NYT <httpaddress://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/08/nyregion/08terror.html?_r=1>
U.S holds workshop on nuclear security in Tbilisi The working regional meeting has been held in the hotel "Ambassador" within the project of the Georgian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission "Improving the regulatory oversight of the sources of ionizing radiation". Trend <httpaddress://en.trend.az/news/politics/foreign/1717175.html>
Beep, flash, boom: the music of nuke tests Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto has created particularly telling Internet art. Globe and Mail
<httpaddress://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/russell-smith/beep-flash-boom-the-music-of-nuke-tests/article1631886/>
Richard Nixon planned nuclear strike on North Korea The United States drew up plans for a tactical nuclear strike against North Korea in 1969, but quickly stepped back from the brink fearing it would trigger an all-out war, newly declassified documents in Washington have shown.
Telegraph
<httpaddress://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/7878422/Richard-Nixon-planned-nuclear-strike-on-North-Korea.html>
Opinion and Analysis
The new Start treaty: Time for a careful look WSJ
<httpaddress://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704293604575343360850107760.html>
Experts: New START is a Non-Starter Heritage Foundation <httpaddress://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2010/07/Experts-New-START-Is-a-Non-Starter>
Sam Nunn's fingerprints on Obama's nuclear policies AJC <httpaddress://blogs.ajc.com/cynthia-tucker/2010/07/07/sam-nunns-fingerprints-on-obamas-nuclear-policy/?cxntfid=blogs_cynthia_tucker>
U.S. missiles deployed near China send a message Time
<httpaddress://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2002378,00.html?xid=rss-topstories>
Nuclear's new dawn Business Spectator
<httpaddress://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/nuclear-power-atomic-energy-europe-renewables-pd20100707-75DVG?opendocument&src=rss>
A losing battle against proliferation Japan Times <httpaddress://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/eo20100708mr.html>
Enough Cs-137 for a 'large dirty bomb' Knox News <httpaddress://blogs.knoxnews.com/munger/2010/07/enough_cs-137_for_a_large_dirt.html>