February 20, 2015

"UN: Probe of alleged Iranian nuke weapons program stalled" Associated Press / February 20, 2015 The U.N. nuclear agency reported deadlock Thursday in its probe of allegations that Iran worked on atomic arms — an assessment that further dims hopes that Tehran and six world powers could negotiate a full nuclear deal by their June deadline.... View Source ›

"Kerry, Iran FM to hold fresh nuclear talks" AFP / February 20, 2015 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and top US diplomat John Kerry will meet in Geneva this weekend for talks on Tehran's nuclear program, Iranian and American officials said Thursday.... View Source ›

"N. Korea conducts submarine missile ejection test: sources" Yonhap / February 20, 2015 North Korea appears to have conducted a test of a missile ejection launcher that helps fire missiles from submarines, South Korean military sources said Friday.... View Source ›

February 19, 2015

"Iran, U.S. to hold talks in Geneva to narrow nuclear gaps: IRNA" Reuters / February 19, 2015 Iran and U.S. negotiators will hold talks over Tehran's disputed nuclear program in Geneva on Friday to narrow remaining gaps aimed at ending a 12-year standoff with six major powers, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.... View Source ›

Thomas Erdbrink, "Supreme Leader Doubts Talks Will End Iran Sanctions" The New York Times / February 19, 2015 Iran’s supreme leader said on Wednesday that he did not believe that all sanctions against his country would be lifted, a move he had previously said was an essential condition for nuclear talks to succeed.... View Source ›

"Japan nuclear regulator advisers fear loss of its 'essential' independence" Reuters / February 19, 2015 International advisers to Japan's atomic regulator have raised concern a mandatory review of its performance could lead to a loss of independence for the body, which was set up in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.... View Source ›

Rajat Pandit, "Govt approves construction of 7 stealth frigates, 6 nuclear-powered submarines" The Times of India / February 19, 2015 In a major step towards building a formidable blue-water Navy for the future, the Modi government has cleared the indigenous construction of seven stealth frigates and six nuclear-powered attack submarines, which together will cost well upwards of Rs 1 lakh crore. ... View Source ›

February 18, 2015

Hugh Bronstein, "Argentina asks U.S. to include 1994 bombing in Iran nuclear talks" Reuters / February 18, 2015 Argentina wants the United States to help it get to the bottom of a deadly 1994 bombing at the heart of a current political scandal by including the crime in the U.S. nuclear talks with Iran, its foreign minister said on Tuesday.... View Source ›

Natalie Obiko PearsonAnusha Ondaatjie, "India Signs Nuclear Energy Pact With Sri Lanka, Countering China’s Sway" Bloomberg / February 18, 2015 Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena signed a deal with India to receive training for his country’s civilian nuclear program, a sign of improving ties as he looks to reduce the island nation’s dependence on China.... View Source ›

"Taiwan unveils $356 million plan to export nuclear waste overseas" AFP / February 18, 2015 Taiwan has unveiled a Tw$11.25 billion ($356 million) plan to process nuclear waste overseas for the first time as its power plants approach capacity, sparking criticism from environmental groups. ... View Source ›

"IAEA team highlights significant progress at Fukushima since 2013" Nuclear Engineering International / February 18, 2015 The International Atomic Energy Agency has completed a third review of Japan's efforts to plan and implement the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station.... View Source ›

"Wolsong 1 awaits decision" World Nuclear News / February 18, 2015 South Korea's Wolsong 1 power reactor continues to await permission to restart. The refurbished and uprated unit has laid dormant for two years while discussions continue on renewing its licence.... View Source ›

February 17, 2015

Barak Ravid, "Fearing leaks, U.S. 'limiting' information it shares with Israel on Iran nuke talks" Haaretz / February 17, 2015 The Americans fear Netanyahu will make use of the information given to Israel for his own political needs, and will try to undermine the talks between Iran and the big powers.... View Source ›

"China's foreign minister pushes Iran on nuclear deal" Reuters / February 17, 2015 A deal with Iran on its controversial nuclear program would help it escape from sanctions and allow more efforts to be spent on economic development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a trip to Tehran.... View Source ›

"Iran refutes claim supreme leader wrote US president" Associated Press / February 17, 2015 Iran has denied a report that its supreme leader wrote a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama, the Islamic Republic’s official news agency reported, as the country negotiates with world powers over its contested nuclear program.... View Source ›

"Scientists claim N. Korea conducted secret nuclear test in 2010" Yonhap / February 17, 2015 North Korea appears to have conducted a secret nuclear test in 2010 and the explosion could have gone unnoticed by the outside world, scientists have claimed, adding to a series of similar allegations.... View Source ›

Anthony Faiola, "From Russia with love: An energy deal for Hungary" The Washington Post / February 17, 2015 To much of the West, he is the Machiavellian strongman of a newly belligerent Russia. But inside the Gothic Revival parliament building in this elegant capital, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be welcomed Tuesday as a generous benefactor of the Hungarian state.... View Source ›

February 13, 2015

W.J. Hennigan, "Senate confirms Ashton Carter as new secretary of Defense" LATimes / February 12, 2015 The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to approve Ashton Carter, a former senior Pentagon official and Harvard professor, as President Obama’s fourth secretary of Defense.... View Source ›

Michael Safi, "Australian uranium 'could end up in India’s nuclear weapons program'" The Guardian / February 12, 2015 Australian uranium could end up in India’s nuclear weapons program thanks to concessions the Abbott government made in the deal between the two countries, two nuclear experts have warned.... View Source ›

Elise Labott, "Majority of Israelis don't trust Obama on Iran" CNN / February 12, 2015 Nearly three in four Israelis don't trust President Barack Obama to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, according to a new survey among likely voters who also have an increasingly negative perception of the U.S. President.... View Source ›

February 12, 2015

William Booth, "Netanyahu’s planned speech to Congress now dominates Israeli elections" Washington Post / February 11, 2015 Whether the Israeli prime minister and congressional Republicans meant it to or not, Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned speech before a joint meeting of Congress on March 3, just two weeks before Israel votes, has seized center stage as the dominant issue in the election campaign.... View Source ›

Babak Dehghanpisheh, "Iran's Rouhani says goal of nuclear negotiations is 'win-win' outcome" Reuters / February 11, 2015 President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday the goal of Iran's negotiations with world powers on its nuclear program was a "win-win" outcome, a further signal that Tehran could accept a compromise to defuse a stand-off that has raised fears of war.... View Source ›

Golnar Motevali, "Iran nuclear deal must end all sanctions, Rouhani tells rally" Washington Post / February 11, 2015 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that he’s seeking the removal of all sanctions against his country during negotiations with world powers on a nuclear deal.... View Source ›

David Alexander, "After neglect, U.S. nuclear force seeing improvement: official" Reuters / February 11, 2015 Renewed focus on the U.S. nuclear force after several scandals last year is improving conditions for airmen, but more work must be done, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work said on Wednesday after an icy tour of the only U.S. missile and bomber base.... View Source ›

Associated Press, "Pentagon point man for nuke fixes fact-checks progress" AP / February 11, 2015 The Pentagon’s point man for fixing what ails the nation’s nuclear forces came to this remote air base to get a feel for nuclear missile duty in an inhospitable climate.... View Source ›

James Paton, "Nuclear Taboo Under Review in Uranium-Rich Australia" Bloomberg / February 11, 2015 While Australia is home to the world’s largest uranium reserves, it has never had a nuclear power plant. Now, amid growing concerns over climate change, the government is weighing whether to reverse its long-held ban.... View Source ›

Kentaro Hamada and Osamu Tsukimori, " Two more Japan nuclear reactors get safety clearance" Reuters / February 12, 2015 Japan's atomic regulator on Thursday cleared a second set of reactors for restart, another step towards returning the country to nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster of 2011 led to the shutdown of all units.... View Source ›

February 11, 2015

Brian Rohan and Vladimir Isachenkov, "Putin's Visit to Egypt Nets Plan to Build Nuclear Plant" AP / February 10, 2015 Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart said on Tuesday that the two countries plan to jointly build Egypt's first nuclear power plant, as well as boost trade relations and investments.... View Source ›

Jodi Rudoren, "Netanyahu Says Speech to Congress Is His Duty" NYTimes / February 10, 2015 For the third time in three days, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Tuesday that he still planned to address a joint meeting of Congress next month on the Iranian nuclear program, despite mounting calls here and abroad for him to cancel.... View Source ›

Batsheva Sobelman and Laura King, "Israelis wonder whether Netanyahu is risking too much in Obama tussle" LATimes / February 10, 2015 Even in a country where chutzpah is not necessarily viewed as a political liability, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's escalating tussle with the Obama administration is beginning to overshadow other election issues — and heightening fear of long-term damage to Israel's most vital friendship.... View Source ›

AFP, "US only power still in talks with Iran on nukes — senator Read more: US only power still in talks with Iran on nukes -- senato" AFP / February 10, 2015 Five of the six world powers negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program have stepped back, leaving Washington to hammer out a deal with Tehran, a key US lawmaker said Tuesday.... View Source ›

Associated Press, "Iran marks Islamic Revolution anniversary amid nuclear talks" AP / February 11, 2015 Iran marked the anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday with massive rallies, with many chanting against the U.S. and Israel as the country tries to reach a permanent deal with world powers over its contested nuclear program.... View Source ›

February 10, 2015

Nedra Pickler, "Obama: Time has come for Iran to decide on nuclear deal" AP / February 10, 2015 President Barack Obama said Monday that the time has come for Iran to decide whether to accept a nuclear deal, and he acknowledged "very real differences" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the negotiations.... View Source ›

Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Isabel Kershner, "Obama and Netanyahu Clash From Afar Over Israeli’s Planned Speech" NYTimes / February 9, 2015 The latest conflict between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel erupted into public view on Monday, as the two leaders clashed from afar over Mr. Netanyahu’s plans to visit Washington next month and the direction of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.... View Source ›

Billy House, "House Democratic Group Petitions for Postponement of Netanyahu Speech" Bloomberg / February 9, 2015 Some U.S. House Democrats are circulating a petition asking Speaker John Boehner to postpone a planned March 3 speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a joint meeting of Congress.... View Source ›

Kendall Breitman, "Benjamin Netanyahu: I'm still planning to address Congress" Politico / February 9, 2015 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he still intends to address the U.S. Congress on the Iran nuclear deal.... View Source ›

Agence France-Presse, "Ex-congressman visits Iran and makes urgent call for better ties" AFP / February 9, 2015 Jim Slattery – who says it was first invited trip by a US lawmaker since 1979 – says Iran could fall back under rule of hardliners without nuclear deal.... View Source ›

VOA News, "US, S. Korean Diplomats Discuss North's Nuclear Program" VOA / February 9, 2015 The number two diplomats from the United States and South Korea held talks in Seoul Monday to discuss bilateral issues and North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, officials said.... View Source ›

Jonathan Tirone, "Swiss Abandon Nuclear-Safety Push Amid U.S.-Russian Opposition" Bloomberg / February 9, 2015 A Swiss-led European nuclear-safety initiative opposed by the U.S. was quashed after diplomats issued a non-binding pledge instead of adopting more stringent international rules.... View Source ›

Jeremy Bender, "Russia conducted nuclear submarine exercises beneath the North Pole Read more: www.businessinsider.com/russian-nuclear-s" Business Insider / February 9, 2015 Russian nuclear units carried out Arctic exercises in international waters beneath the North Pole over the weekend, Damien Sharkov reports for Newsweek Read more: www.businessinsider.com/russian-nuclear-submarine-exercises-under-north-pole-2015-2#ixzz3RLzciqWY... View Source ›

February 9, 2015

Associated Press, "Israel will try to halt 'dangerous' nuclear deal with Iran" AP / February 8, 2015 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will do everything it can to prevent world powers from reaching a "bad and dangerous deal" with Iran over its disputed nuclear program.... View Source ›

Agence France-Presse, "Kerry: No Iran talks extension without 'outlines' of a deal" AFP / February 8, 2015 US Secretary of State John Kerry ruled out extending a March 31 deadline for Iran nuclear talks unless the basic framework of an agreement is hammered out, speaking in an interview aired Sunday.... View Source ›

Michael R. Gordon and Steven Erlanger, "Deadline Nearing, Iran Presses for Progress in Nuclear Talks" NYTimes / February 8, 2015 Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said Sunday that Tehran did not favor another extension of the talks on limiting its nuclear program and expected economic sanctions to be quickly lifted if an accord was reached.... View Source ›

Associated Press, "Ire over Netanyahu’s speech, but Dems hopes to limit fallout" AP / February 7, 2015 The Israeli prime minister’s upcoming speech to Congress without President Barack Obama’s blessing has angered Democratic lawmakers, but they see little remedy except to hope for minimal damage to their party and U.S.-Israel relations.... View Source ›

Agence France-Presse, "North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles Into Sea" AFP / February 8, 2015 North Korea test-fired five short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast Sunday, raising cross-border tensions ahead of Seoul's planned joint army drills with the US.... View Source ›

Patricia Zengerle, "U.S. lawmakers begin push for more sanctions on North Korea" Reuters / February 6, 2015 U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to broaden sanctions against North Korea by imposing stiffer punishments on foreign companies doing business with Pyongyang, a measure that could impact mostly on Chinese firms.... View Source ›

Aman Malik, "India-U.S. Nuclear Agreement: India Clarifies, Says Supplier Not Directly Liable In Case Of A Mishap" International Business Times / February 8, 2015 India on Sunday released some details of an understanding reached with the U.S. last month, which aims to kick-start a long-stalled civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the two countries.... View Source ›

Mehrdad Balali and Shadia Nasralla, "Iran's Khamenei hints ready to accept fair nuclear deal as talks proceed" Reuters / February 8, 2015 Iran's paramount leader suggested on Sunday he could back a fair nuclear accord with world powers in which neither side got everything it wanted, boosting Iranian negotiators under fire from hardliners at home opposed to rapprochement with the West.... View Source ›

February 6, 2015

"Kerry, Zarif to Hold Nuclear Talks" VOA / February 6, 2015 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will meet in Munich Friday to discuss the negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.... View Source ›

Aaron Sheldrick, "Japan aims to restart nuclear reactor in June: sources" Reuters / February 6, 2015 Japan's government is aiming to restart a nuclear reactor by around June following a lengthy and politically-sensitive approval process in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, sources familiar with the plans said.... View Source ›

Bill Spindle, "In Iran, as in U.S., Nuclear Deal is Hotly Debated" The Wall Street Journal / February 6, 2015 In the chamber of Iran’s parliament recently, consternation mounted quickly over what hard-liners saw as a grave development: The foreign minister had taken a private stroll through a Geneva garden with his American counterpart, John Kerry, during a break in nuclear negotiations.... View Source ›

"China urges talks as U.S. lawmakers submit new N.K. sanctions bill" The Korea Herald / February 6, 2015 China on Friday urged "all parties" to step up efforts to swiftly resume talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program after U.S. lawmakers submitted a bill calling for tougher sanctions on the North. ... View Source ›

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