South Korea says an upcoming nuclear security summit will focus in large part on atomic safety and security in the aftermath of Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster. U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Hu Jintao and the leaders of more than 50 other countries and multi-national organizations are expected at the March 26-27 summit — the […]
Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile
Posted March 5th, 2012 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan says it has test fired a short-range missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads. A military statement says the Haft-2 has a range of 180 kilometers and can transport warheads with “high accuracy.” Nuclear-armed rival neighbors Pakistan and India regularly test missiles, and inform each of such tests ahead of time. The two […]
US-North Korean Nuclear Deal Gets Cautious Welcome in Asia
Posted March 1st, 2012 at 3:05 am (UTC-5)
North Korea’s decision to suspend its testing of nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles is being cautiously welcomed in Asia, where many residents remember a history of broken promises. U.S. and North Korean officials simultaneously announced the breakthrough Wednesday, saying Pyongyang will also halt other nuclear activities, including uranium enrichment. The United States, meanwhile, says […]
North Korea Agrees to Nuclear Moratorium, IAEA Inspections
Posted February 29th, 2012 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
North Korea has agreed to suspend nuclear weapons tests, long-range ballistic missile launches and other nuclear activities, including uranium enrichment. U.S. and North Korean officials simultaneously announced the breakthrough Wednesday. It came after talks last week in Beijing between U.S. and North Korean officials, just two months after the death of North Korea’s supreme leader, […]
North Korea Agrees to Nuclear Moratorium, IAEA Inspections
Posted February 29th, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
North Korea on Wednesday agreed to temporarily suspend nuclear tests, long-range ballistic missile launches and other nuclear activities, including uranium enrichment. The breakthrough, announced simultaneously by the United States and North Korean officials, followed talks in Beijing and came two months after the death of North Korea’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Il. In Washington, the […]
North Korea Agrees to Nuclear Moratorium, IAEA Inspections
Posted February 29th, 2012 at 5:12 pm (UTC-5)
North Korea on Wednesday agreed to temporarily suspend nuclear tests, long-range ballistic missile launches and other nuclear activities, including uranium enrichment. The breakthrough, announced simultaneously by the United States and North Korean officials, followed talks in Beijing and came two months after the death of North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Il. In Washington, the […]
US says N. Korea Agrees to Missile, Uranium Enrichment Moratorium
Posted February 29th, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
The United States says North Korea has agreed to a moratorium on long-range missile launches, nuclear testing and uranium enrichment activities. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Congressional committee Wednesday that Pyongyang has also agreed to allow international inspectors to verify and monitor the enrichment moratorium, and to confirm that a nuclear reactor at […]
US says N. Korea Agrees to Missile, Uranium Enrichment Moratorium
Posted February 29th, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
The United States says North Korea has agreed to a moratorium on long-range missile launches, nuclear testing and uranium enrichment activities. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Congressional committee Wednesday that Pyongyang has also agreed to allow international inspectors to verify and monitor the enrichment moratorium, and to confirm that a nuclear reactor at […]
Report Finds High-Level Panic, Confusion During Japanese Nuclear Crisis
Posted February 28th, 2012 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
A new study finds there was widespread fear and confusion within Japan’s ruling circles in the days after a tsunami disabled the Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant last year. The study by a high-profile private sector panel reports miscommunication and a breakdown in trust between senior government officials and the plant’s owners, the Tokyo Electric […]
UN Nuclear Watchdog Says ‘Major Differences’ With Iran
Posted February 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations nuclear watchdog says it has “major differences” and “major concerns” with Iran over its controversial nuclear program. The comments Friday came after U.N. inspectors said that a visit this week to Tehran, aimed at gaining greater access to key nuclear sites and scientists, ended in failure. “An intensive discussion was held on […]
