The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has “credible” information that Iran has engaged in activities aimed towards the development of nuclear weapons. In a report released in Vienna Tuesday, the U.N. agency says the information “indicates” that Iran has worked on the “design” of a nuclear weapon, including the “testing of components.” The report […]
IAEA Reports ‘Credible’ Information Iran Developing Nuclear Weapon Design
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
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A Look at Iran’s Main Nuclear Sites
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Iran’s disputed nuclear program includes uranium enrichment, electricity generation and research at several facilities. They are operating under international inspection or are in the process of being built. Here is an overview of Iran’s main nuclear facilities: Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility Iran’s uranium enrichment program is based in the central city of Natanz. The site […]
Seoul Awaits Pyongyang’s Response on Nuclear Talks
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
A South Korean official says two rounds of talks with North Korea have left Pyongyang with a better understanding of what it must do to effect a resumption of six-party nuclear negotiations. The senior official, who spoke Tuesday on condition he not be identified, told a group of reporters that South Korea’s goal is to […]
US Expects IAEA to ‘Echo’ Concerns on Iran Nuclear Program
Posted November 7th, 2011 at 7:35 pm (UTC-5)
The White House said Monday it expects the International Atomic Energy Agency to “echo” U.S. concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities when the U.N. body releases a report on Iran later this week. White House press secretary Jay Carney told reporters the Obama administration believes the report will reinforce the view that Iran has failed to […]
US Expects IAEA to ‘Echo’ its Concerns on Iran Nuclear Program
Posted November 7th, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
The White House says it expects the International Atomic Energy Agency to “echo” U.S. concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities when the U.N. body releases a report on Iran later this week. White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday the Obama administration believes the report will reinforce the view that Iran has failed to live […]
Ahmadinejad Warns Against Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Posted November 7th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned the United States and Israel against carrying out an attack on his country’s nuclear facilities, suspected by the West of being part of an atomic weapons development program. In an interview with Egyptian newspaper Al-Akhbar published Monday, Mr. Ahmadinejad says Iran “will not allow” anyone to take action against […]
Pakistan Training 8,000 Personnel to Safeguard Nuclear Arsenal
Posted November 7th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s military says 8,000 additional personnel are being trained to help defend the country’s nuclear arsenal “at all costs.” A top official with Pakistan’s nuclear security apparatus, known as Strategic Plans Division, said extensive resources have been made available to train, equip and deploy a security force to meet any type of threat to Pakistan’s […]
Reports Say Intelligence Shows Iran Worked on Nuclear Weapons Technology
Posted November 7th, 2011 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. media say the U.N. nuclear agency has been provided with intelligence showing Iran has carried out work on developing nuclear weapons technology. The Washington Post reported late Sunday that according to Western diplomats and nuclear experts who reviewed the intelligence, Iran has taken key steps in overcoming technical challenges with the help of foreign […]
Japan Approves Billions in Aid to TEPCO
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 1:20 pm (UTC-5)
Japan’s government agreed Friday to a deal giving $11.5 billion in public funds to the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to cover costs in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that crippled its Fukushima nuclear power plant. The government said the funds would help TEPCO with cleanup and dismantling of the plant […]
Japan Approves Billions in Aid to Tepco
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
Japan’s government agreed Friday to a deal giving $11.5 billion in public funds to the Tokyo Electric Power Company to cover costs in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that crippled its Fukushima nuclear power plant. The government said the funds would help TEPCO with cleanup and dismantling of the plant and […]
