Новости по теме nuclear

Chinese sub-launched nuclear deterrent at hand For the first time China is close to reaching a "credible" nuclear deterrent based on land-based, submarine-launched and air-dropped nuclear weapons.

10 November 2012

TEPCO says Fukushima clean up, compensation may hit $125 bn The cost of cleaning up the mess left by meltdowns at Fukushima nuclear power station and compensating those affected may double to $125 billion.

07 November 2012

Israel ready to strike Iran 'if necessary': Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was ready to order a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities "if necessary", in an interview aired by Channel Two television on Monday.

06 November 2012

S. Korea shuts nuclear reactors, warns of power shortages South Korea was forced to shut down two nuclear reactors Monday to replace components provided with fake quality certificates.

05 November 2012

Hollande warns Iran after meeting Israeli PM French President Francois Hollande said he wanted "concrete acts" from Iran to prove it was not pursuing a nuclear arms drive after his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

02 November 2012

Iran temporarily put nuclear bomb ambitions on hold: Barak Iran averted a showdown over its nuclear programme by putting a third of its medium-enriched uranium to civilian use, but the respite may be short-lived, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday.

31 October 2012

Hurricane forces three US reactors shut Three US nuclear power reactors remained shut down and a fourth on alert Tuesday after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc with transmission networks and high waters threatened cooling systems.

31 October 2012

Kazakhstan and US mull opening nuclear security training center Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Minister discussed opening a training center for physical nuclear security with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy in the United States.

24 October 2012

US, Iran deny deal for bilateral nuclear talks Iran and the United States both denied any deal had been reached for one-on-one nuclear talks, as The New York Times reported -- even though the White House said it was open to such a dialogue.

23 October 2012

In signal to Iran, US and Israeli forces to stage drill The United States and Israel are set to launch a major military exercise in a show of unity aimed at Iran, despite friction between American and Israeli leaders over how to counter Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

19 October 2012

Fukushima panel chief hopes for change in Japan The head of a hard-hitting panel that blamed cultural factors for the Fukushima nuclear disaster voiced hope Tuesday that the tragedy would help open up Japan's system of government.

17 October 2012

Lithuanian voters reject atomic power plan Lithuanian voters on Sunday rejected plans to build a new plant to replace the Baltic state's lone nuclear power station.

15 October 2012

Iran still 'good way away' from nuclear weapon: Biden Iran is still "a good way away" from acquiring a nuclear weapon, US Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday, insisting the United States would stop Tehran before it was too late.

13 October 2012

Iran could make the bomb within 10 months: experts Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make an atomic bomb within two to four months and then would need an additional eight to 10 months to build the device.

10 October 2012

Nuclear fuel bank in Kazakhstan up for discussion in society Any citizen of Ust-Kamenogorsk can express an opinion on the possible placement of the stock of nuclear materials at Ulbinsk metallurgic plant.

10 October 2012

Hillary Clinton thanked Kazakhstan for working with IAEA on creation of nuclear fuel bank U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised Kazakhstan's role as a global leader and Washington's strategic partner in non-proliferation, disarmament and security.

08 October 2012

Experimental farm built at Semipalatinsk nuclear test site Personnel of Kazakhstan’s National Nuclear Center built an experimental farm at the territory of Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.

08 October 2012

Iran says will not retreat on nuclear issue despite woes Iran will press on with its nuclear programme despite the problems caused by Western sanctions, including a dramatic slide in the value of its currency.

04 October 2012

Two S. Korea nuclear reactors shut down Two South Korean 1,000-megawatt nuclear reactors were shut down Tuesday at separate plants, both as a result of unrelated systems malfunctions.

02 October 2012

US pushing Gulf nations to develop missile defense The United States is pushing Gulf countries to develop missile defense plans, amid what they see is a rising threat from Iran.

29 September 2012

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