India
The Indian government is to hold talks with the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, in Vienna on the controversial India-US civil nuclear deal. It is the next stage in the approval of the agreement which has run into serious domestic opposition in India.
BBC 21st Nov 2007 more >>
Iran
Iran does not expect new UN sanctions because it is cooperating with the nuclear watchdog on questions about the country’s disputed nuclear program.
Sky News 21st Nov 2007 more >>
Iran’s deputy nuclear negotiator has abruptly cancelled a meeting with his EU counterpart, saying he is ill.
Channel 4 News 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Iran sent a letter to the world’s top diplomats on Tuesday to argue its case in the deepening nuclear row with the West.
Reuters 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Russia
President Putin accused Nato yesterday of threatening Russia’s security and ordered the military to place the country’s strategic nuclear arsenal on a higher state of alert.
Times 21st Nov 2007 more >>
Reuters 20th Nov 2007 more >>
SE Asia
Southeast Asian leaders offered their backing Tuesday for the use of nuclear energy despite concerns over safety in a region prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Interactive Investor 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Thailand
Thailand will spend $53m on preparatory work for nuclear power between 2008 and 2011.
World Nuclear News 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Egypt
Russia has agreed to provide nuclear know-how and technical expertise to Egypt to help Cairo with plans to build civilian nuclear power stations to meet growing energy needs.
Reuters 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Korea
China, Japan and South Korea on Tuesday pledged to work together to help bring a halt to North Korea’s nuclear drive “once and for all” as a way to improve regional security in Northeast Asia.
Interactive Investor 20th Nov 2007 more >>
New nukes
Provided that nations fit in with the obligations imposed by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, international nuclear commerce does not face particularly onerous barriers.
Nuclear Engineering International 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Nuclear Skills
Jean Llewellyn has been appointed the first Chief Executive of the Nuclear Skills Academy at Lillyhall.
Carlisle News and Star 20th Nov 2007 more >>
US
California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore on Tuesday vowed to continue his efforts to repeal a state law banning new nuclear power plants, one day after he canceled an effort to gather signatures to put the question to state voters in mid-2008.
Reuters 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Turkey
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has approved a law allowing construction of the country’s first nuclear power plants.
Guardian 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Climate
Mr Brown reiterated his support for new nuclear power stations, but a detailed policy will not come until the new year. Who will bear the cost of nuclear waste and decommissioning? This will determine the scale of private investment.
Times 20th Nov 2007 more >>
Polly Toynbee: So here is Gordon Brown’s greatest change yet – from brown Gordon to bright-green Gordon. Yesterday’s speech heralded a seismic change of attitude. If Britain hits these targets for renewable energy and CO2 emissions, it will be a near miracle.
Guardian 20th Nov 2007 more >>
