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Japan nuclear lab accident affected 30: agency
The number of researchers exposed to low level radiation in an accident at a nuclear laboratory in Japan last week has hit 30.
27 May 2013
South Korea dismisses North dialogue 'offer'
South Korea on Monday brushed off an apparent offer by North Korea to resume nuclear disarmament talks, and chided Pyongyang for a recent personal attack on its president Park Geun-Hye.
27 May 2013
Four researchers exposed to radiation at Japanese lab
Four researchers were exposed to radiation in an accident at a Japanese nuclear physics laboratory this week.
26 May 2013
Iran expanding nuclear activities: IAEA
Iran is making significant progress in expanding its nuclear programme, including in opening up a potential second route to developing the bomb.
23 May 2013
Japan nuclear reactor atop active fault: regulator
Japan's nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that one reactor was sitting directly above an active tectonic fault, effectively ruling out a restart forever.
22 May 2013
IAEA, Iran talks fail again as US hikes pressure
Nuclear talks between Iran and the UN atomic agency failed yet again Wednesday, as the top US diplomat in separate six-party negotiations warned Washington's patience was wearing thin.
16 May 2013
Iran in parallel nuclear talks in Vienna, Istanbul
Two sets of talks on Wednesday aimed at easing tensions over Iran's nuclear programme are not expected to produce any major breakthrough ahead of next month's elections in the Islamic republic.
15 May 2013
Kazakhstan citizen suspected of selling weapons to North Korea
The UN Security Council suspects one Kazakhstan citizen, two Ukrainians, nine North-Korean citizens and three North-Korean organizations of implication in contraband deals with weapons for North Korea.
15 May 2013
N. Korea has no nuclear warhead to fit missile: official
North Korea has yet to develop a nuclear warhead small enough to fit on a missile.
15 May 2013
Tenth time lucky for Iran and the IAEA?
The UN atomic agency will on Wednesday press Iran, in their 10th meeting since late 2011, to grant access to sites, documents and scientists involved in Tehran's alleged efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
13 May 2013
N. Korea in dangerous nuclear showdown: US envoy
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is playing a dangerous game in his nuclear showdown with the international community.
11 May 2013
'Political, not military' solutions needed in Mideast: Hagel
The problems that plague the Middle East, including Iran's nuclear ambitions and Syria's civil war, require "political, not military" solutions.
11 May 2013
Fresh round of Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul May 15
The EU's top diplomat Catherine Ashton will meet chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in Istanbul on May 15 in a fresh effort to defuse international concern over Tehran's disputed nuclear drive.
03 May 2013
Japan, France firms win Turkey nuclear contract: report
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and France's Areva have won a multi-billion dollar contract to build a nuclear power plant on the Black Sea.
02 May 2013
N.Korea could start nuclear reactor soon: study
North Korea could be ready within weeks to start operating a light-water reactor that has triggered growing concern amid the regime's vows to build more nuclear weapons.
02 May 2013
IAEA top official in Iran talks stands down
IAEA deputy director Rafael Grossi, one of the top officials in negotiations over Iran's nuclear drive, has announced his resignation.
22 April 2013
Nuclear power stations may produce cheapest energy in Kazakhstan
Nuclear power stations may become a source of cheap energy in Kazakhstan.
18 April 2013
First nuclear power plants may be built in Balkhash and East-Kazakhstan oblast
Balkhash, Aktau and Kurchatov (East-Kazakhstan oblast) are being considered as likely locations for construction of nuclear plants in Kazakhstan.
18 April 2013
Kazakhstan government made no decision on nuclear plant location
Kazakhstan government has not made the final decision on construction of the nuclear power station.
17 April 2013
IAEA begins fresh probe into Japan's Fukushima
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday started a fresh probe into Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, where leaks and powercuts have dented public confidence in clean-up efforts.
15 April 2013