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EU asks India to help bring Iran to nuclear talks

EU asks India to help bring Iran to nuclear talks


The EU wants India to draw Iran into talks over its nuclear programme but said strong sanctions are ...
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China to send official to Iran for nuclear talks

China to send official to Iran for nuclear talks


Iran`s nuclear program has spurred tensions between Tehran and the West and led to new European Unio...
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Remove pro-nuclear MR Srinivasan from panel: PMANE


The anti-nuclear forum against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project, on Friday, demanded removal of MR...
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US approves first new nuclear plant in 3 decades

US approves first new nuclear plant in 3 decades


Federal regulators voted to grant a license for two new reactors in the southern state of Georgia.
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Russia to build most powerful laser station

Russia to build most powerful laser station


Russia is all set to build the world`s most powerful dual-purpose laser station at an approximate co...
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US sets vote on 1st nuclear reactor since 1978

US sets vote on 1st nuclear reactor since 1978


US regulators are considering a plan to build the nation`s first nuclear power plant in a generati...
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China authorities demand nuke plant halt: Report

China authorities demand nuke plant halt: Report


Energy-hungry China is building 25 atomic reactors and the demand is considered highly unusual.
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`Pak support to terror may lead to war with India`

`Pak support to terror may lead to war with India`


Admiral Samuel Locklear said the strains between India and Pak could escalate to a nuclear exchange....
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‘Little progress on Indo-US nuclear deal’


A top Republican Senator has accused the Obama administration of doing little to implement the Indo...
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Ready with all options on Iran: Obama

Ready with all options on Iran: Obama


Obama said the US has a "very good estimate" of when Iran could complete work on a nuclear weapon.
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‘Will withdraw stir if locals favour Koodankulam’


An anti-nuclear forum spearheading the stir against Koodankulam Plant said they would withdraw their...
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Union Minister stresses need for N-power


The KNPP in Tamil Nadu`s Tirunelveli district has run into trouble following protests from anti-nucl...
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2G case: Chidambaram mum on court order


On a day when he got a clean chit from a Delhi court in 2G spectrum case, Union Home Minister P Ch...
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Probing funding to anti-KNPP protestors: PC


Strongly batting for early commissioning of Koodankulam nuclear power project, Union Home Minister...
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Koodankulam issue: Jaya takes fresh initiative


Jayalalithaa announced that a panel of experts would be set up to look into the matter of the local...
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Russia to resume global nuclear submarine patrol

Russia to resume global nuclear submarine patrol


After a gap of 26 years, Russia will resume patrolling the world`s oceans with its strategic nuclear...
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`Religious groups shouldn’t prompt N-protesters’


Union Minister V Narayanasamy asked religious groups not to instigate anti-nuclear protesters.
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‘Religious communities shouldn’t instigate anti-nuke stir’


Union Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday urged religious communities not to `instigate` anti-nucle...
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Japan: `Most towns unsure over nuclear stress test

Japan: `Most towns unsure over nuclear stress test


The stress tests are aimed at showing the reactors can withstand the scale of disaster that crippled...
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More leaks found at crippled Japan N-plant

More leaks found at crippled Japan N-plant


Leaks of radioactive water have become more frequent at Japan`s crippled N-power plant after it was...
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DMK slams UPA, AIADMK on KNPP


The DMK on Friday raised the pitch on Mullaperiyar dam issue demanding that Kerala restore the area,...
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Centre, TN should operationalise Kudankulam: MP


Congress MP SS Ramasubbu said that more than 90 percent of people want the atomic power project to b...
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Chernobyl experts hopeful on Fukushima

Chernobyl experts hopeful on Fukushima


Ukrainian nuclear experts say Japanese evacuated from around the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant sh...
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Iran has material for 4 nuclear bombs: Israeli Gen

Iran has material for 4 nuclear bombs: Israeli Gen


Iran has enough radioactive material to produce four nuclear bombs, Israel`s chief of military int...
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Israeli commando unit to target Iran N-programme

Israeli commando unit to target Iran N-programme


An elite unit of Israeli commandos called the ‘Depth Corps’ has reportedly been created to stop Iran...
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IAEA, Iran to meet again after

IAEA, Iran to meet again after "good" talks


A senior UN nuclear expert on Wednesday announced plans to revisit Tehran soon after a "good trip".
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Nuclear safety tests in Japan appropriate: IAEA

Nuclear safety tests in Japan appropriate: IAEA


An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) group has found the safety tests it had overseen at Jap...
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Officials investigating US nuke reactor shutdown

Officials investigating US nuke reactor shutdown


Exelon Nuclear officials believe a failed piece of equipment at a switchyard caused the shutdown.
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Egypt Bedouins seize 25 Chinese workers: Security

Egypt Bedouins seize 25 Chinese workers: Security


A security official said authorities were in talks with Bedouin elders to try to resolve the issue....
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Iran keeping option open on nuke weapon: US spy chief

Iran keeping option open on nuke weapon: US spy chief


Iran is expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities, which can be used for either civil or weapons...
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Japan cabinet OKs bill to cap nuke reactor life

Japan cabinet OKs bill to cap nuke reactor life


With only three of the country`s 54 reactors now online, officials are desperately trying to avoid a...
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UN atomic watchdog approves Japan`s reactor tests

UN atomic watchdog approves Japan`s reactor tests


The UN`s nuclear watchdog gave its seal of approval to Japan`s reactor safety checks.
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Japan finds water leaks at Fukushima plant

Japan finds water leaks at Fukushima plant


Fukushima plant was wrecked by a huge quake and tsunami in March last year, triggering the evacuatio...
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`Can`t understand TN govt`s `volte-face` on KNPP`


The Tamil Nadu government had initially expressed its support for the KNPP and demanded its early co...
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Onus is on Iran in nuclear dispute: UN chief

Onus is on Iran in nuclear dispute: UN chief


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged a resumption of dialogue between Western powers and Iran on t...
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Japan failed to keep records of key nuke meetings

Japan failed to keep records of key nuke meetings


Japan`s Deputy PM said that the minutes were not recorded at the time and called for them to be writ...
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Anti-nuke forum stages demo against KNPP


An anti-nuclear forum spearheading the stir against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday stag...
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Iran ready for nuclear talks: Ahmadinejad

Iran ready for nuclear talks: Ahmadinejad


Iran`s Prez says Iran is ready for nuclear talks with the world powers amid toughening sanctions aim...
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`Iran won`t move toward nuclear weapon in 2012`

`Iran won`t move toward nuclear weapon in 2012`


A draft report by the Institute for Science and International Security offered a more temperate view...
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Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees

Fusion: X-ray laser zaps solid to 2 mn degrees


The quest to create nuclear fusion may have come a step closer when scientists heated solid matter t...
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`Anti-KNPP protestors received foreign funds`


The fourth round of talks between the central expert group and the state panel consisting representa...
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Japan seeks Fukushima UN nuclear agency presence

Japan seeks Fukushima UN nuclear agency presence


Tokyo wants an international seal of approval for the energy-hungry country`s nuclear industry.
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Russia hands over Nerpa N-submarine to India

Russia hands over Nerpa N-submarine to India


In line with the contract, the Project 971 Shchuka-B (NATO: Akula II) class sub has been leased to I...
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Iran blames UN for death of nuclear scientist

Iran blames UN for death of nuclear scientist


Iran has said its scientist Mostafa Roshan was killed by assassins who identified him through info l...
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Russia`s N-powered submarine to enter service by June

Russia`s N-powered submarine to enter service by June


The Borey-class Project 955 submarine will be armed with the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missi...
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`Rejecting everything in name of eco not correct`


Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh slammed social and religious organisations for taking pub...
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`Weak links in security of India`s N-plants`


Weak links have been pointed out in the security of nuclear power plants along India`s coastline, a ...
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North Korea credits new leader with nuke testing

North Korea credits new leader with nuke testing


Kim Jong Un`s youth and quick rise have spurred questions in foreign capitals about how ready he is ...
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Iran says in touch with powers on talks, EU denies

Iran says in touch with powers on talks, EU denies


Confrontation is brewing as EU prepares to intensify sanctions against Iran with an embargo on its e...
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APJ Abdul Kalam bats for nuclear energy


Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on Wednesday strongly advocated the importance of nuclear energy...
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