Companies
Areva would be interested in acquiring a minority stake in Canadian state nuclear group AECL but a takeover would not be the “right solution,” the chairman of the group’s Canadian division said. The Canadian government announced Thursday it is pursuing a complete review of AECL’s “structure” and Areva could be a potential partner “if the terms are right,”
AFX 2nd Dec 2007 more >>
Korea
Talks to convince North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons will enter a crucial phase this week, as Pyongyang prepares to supply a list of all its atomic programmes and Washington offers lucrative rewards if the task is satisfactorily completed.
FT 3rd Dec 2007 more >>
Iran
China has for the first time indicated clear support for a new package of United Nations sanctions against Iran, breaking months of deadlock inside the UN security council over how to respond to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
FT 3rd Dec 2007 more >>