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# nuclear - Saturday 5 May, 2012
Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor amid protests
It’s not clear whether the Tomari plant will reopen as demonstrators called for the country to renounce nuclear power.
# nuclear - Thursday 26 April, 2012
26th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster marked in Ukraine
People lay flowers and lit candles to mark the occasion. Ukraine’s president vowed today that his country is committed to building a new, safer shelter over the damaged Chernobyl reactor.
# nuclear - Sunday 22 April, 2012
In pictures: an amazing return to Chernobyl
Incredible images of the “ground zero” of the 1986 accident.
# nuclear - Monday 16 April, 2012
Oil price dips after positive signs from Iran nuclear talks
EU foreign policy chief says “constructive and useful” talks will continue next month in Baghdad.
# nuclear - Sunday 15 April, 2012
Kim Jong Un makes first public speech since becoming leader
At the culmination of two weeks of celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of his grandfather, North Korea’s new leader made his first public speech since stepping into power last December.
# nuclear - Saturday 14 April, 2012
EU diplomat says 6-power nuclear talks ‘very constructive’
The diplomat said nuclear talks between six world powers and Iran were “very constructive” – but that a second round looks likely after a morning session between the two sides today.
# nuclear - Monday 2 April, 2012
Satellite images show North Korea launch operations
The US is claiming the North Korean rocket launch is a smokescreen for long-range missile tests.
# nuclear - Friday 30 March, 2012
Japan says it will intercept North Korean rocket if threatened
Japan has ordered missile units to intercept a long-range rocket expected to be launched by North Korea next month if the rocket – or any its fragments – threaten to hit the country.
# nuclear - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
The nine things you need to know this morning.
# nuclear - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
North Korea criticises Obama’s ‘confrontational stance’ over launch
The US and South Korea are concerned the rocket launches are a cover to test long-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
# nuclear - Monday 26 March, 2012
Obama warns North Korea and Iran over nuclear ambitions
He also admitted that the US has more nuclear weapons than it needs.
# nuclear - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
Iran to grant UN nuclear inspectors access to military complex
IAEA inspectors had previously been banned from examining the facility they suspect is carrying out secret atomic work.
Israel and US differ on Iranian nuclear question
Obama is pushing for more dialogue with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, while Netanyahu has reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself – by pre-emtive strike if necessary.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you should know this morning, including: Central Bank warning, Taoiseach vows a “one-off” vote on fiscal compact, and a chicken nugget that fetched $8,100 on eBay.
# nuclear - Monday 5 March, 2012
Obama and Netanyahu to discuss Iran at talks today
Yesterday, Obama warned that “loose talk of war” only plays into Iran’s hands. The leaders will hold a private meeting at the White House today.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know before 9am, including: Ireland pledges aid to Syria, 110 technology jobs announced, and Iceland’s former PM on trial over financial crisis.
# nuclear - Friday 2 March, 2012
Barack Obama says he’s not bluffing on possibility of Iran attack
The US president said both Israel and Iran recognise that when he says it is “unacceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, we mean what we say.”
# nuclear - Wednesday 29 February, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# nuclear - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Probe finds Japan kept quiet on risk of nuclear disaster
A report released today found the Japanese government played down the risk of nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima plant after the earthquake and tsunami last March.
# nuclear - Monday 20 February, 2012
Iran says it may extend oil cut to more EU countries
Iran halted oil shipments to Britain and France yesterday, in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the EU after it imposed sanctions on Iran’s crucial fuel exports.
# nuclear - Sunday 19 February, 2012
Iran halts oil exports to Britain and France
The move is an apparent pre-emptive blow against the EU, which imposed sanctions on Iran’s crucial fuel exports over the country’s controversial nuclear programme.
# nuclear - Friday 17 February, 2012
Ex-PM: Japan was unprepared for nuclear crisis
The former Prime Minister acknowledged there were flaws in how authorities handled the Fukushima crisis last year.
# nuclear - Wednesday 15 February, 2012
Daily Fix: Wednesday
In today’s Fix: household charge campaign; health service ‘reduction’; and the best way to get onto a crowded bus…
# nuclear - Friday 27 January, 2012
Iran to renew talks over nuclear programme
Iran and UN nuclear inspectors are due to start discussions regarding the country’s controversial nuclear programme this weekend.
# nuclear - Monday 23 January, 2012
EU agrees oil embargo against Iran over nuclear programme
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said it was part of an “unprecedented set of sanctions” against Iran.
# nuclear - Wednesday 11 January, 2012
Doomsday Clock moved a minute closer to midnight…
Scientists warn that world leaders are failing to make progress over global warming and nuclear weapons.
Iranian nuclear facility official killed in ‘magnetic bomb’ attack
Killing bears strong similarities to earlier attacks on nuclear scientists in Iran.
# nuclear - Sunday 8 January, 2012
Iran’s latest uranium enrichment site will open soon – report
The move could escalate tensions between the Islamic State and the US just a day after Iran welcomed the rescue of 13 fishermen by American troops.
# nuclear - Sunday 1 January, 2012
The Daily Fix: New Year’s Day
The first day of 2012: peace prize for the McAleeses, the Phoenix Park has a big birthday, testing times in Iran, Titanic memories and a sneak peek at what will be hot in 2012…
Iran produces its first nuclear rod
Iran says it has constructed its first nuclear rod. The country said its nuclear programme is for “peaceful purposes only”.
# nuclear - Saturday 31 December, 2011
World War III? No problem – half a million Irish will fight it
Secret document revealed under 30-year rule shows Ireland had been assessed for the help it could provide in the case of a nuclear war threat.
# nuclear - Friday 30 December, 2011
Video: Huge fire on Russian nuclear submarine finally put out
Officials insisted there had been no radiation leak during the blaze, which raged for hours as firefighters battled the flames.
# nuclear - Friday 16 December, 2011
Russian customs seize Iran-bound radioactive metal
Luggage destined for Iran that was seized at Moscow airport contained 18 pieces of highly radioactive metal – however it is not clear whether they could be used in Iran’s controversial nuclear programme.
# nuclear - Thursday 24 November, 2011
EU proposes another €500m to decommission Soviet-style nuclear plants
Meanwhile, the Commission says that stress tests on the nuclear power plants across 15 member states are going according to plan.
# nuclear - Wednesday 23 November, 2011
In pictures: French riot police clash with anti-nuclear group
Protesters set vehicles alight and damaged a section of rail while demonstrating against the transportation of nuclear material to northern Germany.
# nuclear - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
In pictures: What is China building in the Gobi desert?
A bizarre series of huge structures have appeared on satellite images in a remote area of China…
# nuclear - Tuesday 8 November, 2011
Iran rubbishes latest UN nuclear watchdog report
Leaked details from the IAEA’s report on Iran’s nuclear programme have sparked an angry response from Ahmadinejad.
# nuclear - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
Japanese MP drinks water collected from Fukushima plant
Yasuhiro Sonoda drank decontaminated water taken from a radioactive puddle in the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant during a news conference – to prove it was safe.
# nuclear - Monday 12 September, 2011
Explosion rocks nuclear plant in southern France
Reports say one person has died and three people were injured in the blast.
# nuclear - Saturday 3 September, 2011
UN reveals ‘credible evidence’ of Iranian nuclear weapons programme
The UN’s nuclear agency says it is “increasingly concerned” that Iran is secretly building an offensive nuclear programme.
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