# Nuclear

Automatic shutdown at South Korea nuclear reactor

Operators of the nuclear plant ruled out any possible radiation leak at the plant after the automatic shutdown.

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Jul 30th 2012, 11:01 AM

# Home Sweet Home

Deeper underground: could you live in a bunker?

Missile silos and Nazi bunkers have been converted into habitable homes, while other designers are focused on preparing shelters for surviving catastrophes.

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Jul 28th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Japan

Japan probes alleged cover-up at nuclear plant

It’s claimed workers were forced to underreport the amount of radiation they were exposed to so they could stay on the job longer.

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Jul 22nd 2012, 3:01 PM

# Brave/Stupid

Video: Six men stand under atomic test... and walk away unharmed

One man said it was a “wonderful thrill” to stand at Ground Zero and watch a nuclear explosion (people enjoyed different things in 1957).

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Jul 20th 2012, 2:04 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 5th 2012, 8:32 AM

# Sanctions

Iran prepares for 'war games' as sanctions take effect

Three-day drill starts days after EU and US imposed new sanctions.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 11:19 AM

# Japan

Nuclear plant goes online for first time since Japan's tsunami

The Ohi plant’s reactor No 3 is returning to operation despite divided public opinion on the use of nuclear power.

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Jul 1st 2012, 9:28 AM

# Attack

Gunmen attack French uranium plant in Central African Republic

A local military official says that the attackers caused some damage to the facility and stole a “sizeable quantity” of food.

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Jun 25th 2012, 12:39 PM

Iranian nuclear talks resume

International efforts to end deadlock over Iran’s nuclear programme take place in Moscow.

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Jun 18th 2012, 9:09 AM

UN nuclear watchdog 'disappointed' with lack of progress in Iran talks

The IAEA met with an Iranian delegation in Vienna today to discuss issues concerning Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Jun 8th 2012, 6:52 PM

EU-wide nuclear review calls for better communication, coordination

Plants across the EU were stress tested following Japan’s Fukushima crisis.

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Jun 6th 2012, 12:29 PM

UN nuclear chief says deal with Iran reached on probe

A deal has been reached with Iran that will allow the UN nuclear agency to restart a long-stalled probe into suspicions that Tehran has secretly worked on developing nuclear arms.

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May 22nd 2012, 12:27 PM

Iran hangs 'Israel spy' over killing of nuclear scientist

Iranian media says a man accused of being an Israeli spy has been executed over the death of a leading nuclear scientist.

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May 15th 2012, 3:51 PM

# Nuclear Power

Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor amid protests

It’s not clear whether the Tomari plant will reopen as demonstrators called for the country to renounce nuclear power.

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May 5th 2012, 12:08 PM

# Chernobyl

26th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster marked in Ukraine

People lay flowers and lit candles to mark the occasion. Ukraine’s president vowed today that his country is committed to building a new, safer shelter over the damaged Chernobyl reactor.

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Apr 26th 2012, 12:34 PM

# Remembered

In pictures: an amazing return to Chernobyl

Incredible images of the “ground zero” of the 1986 accident.

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Apr 22nd 2012, 6:00 PM

# Oil

Oil price dips after positive signs from Iran nuclear talks

EU foreign policy chief says “constructive and useful” talks will continue next month in Baghdad.

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Apr 16th 2012, 10:31 AM

Kim Jong Un makes first public speech since becoming leader

At the culmination of two weeks of celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of his grandfather, North Korea’s new leader made his first public speech since stepping into power last December.

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Apr 15th 2012, 3:58 PM

EU diplomat says 6-power nuclear talks 'very constructive'

The diplomat said nuclear talks between six world powers and Iran were “very constructive” – but that a second round looks likely after a morning session between the two sides today.

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Apr 14th 2012, 2:00 PM

Satellite images show North Korea launch operations

The US is claiming the North Korean rocket launch is a smokescreen for long-range missile tests.

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Apr 2nd 2012, 7:58 AM

Japan says it will intercept North Korean rocket if threatened

Japan has ordered missile units to intercept a long-range rocket expected to be launched by North Korea next month if the rocket – or any its fragments – threaten to hit the country.

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Mar 30th 2012, 11:45 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 The nine things you need to know this morning.

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Mar 28th 2012, 8:30 AM

North Korea criticises Obama’s 'confrontational stance' over launch

The US and South Korea are concerned the rocket launches are a cover to test long-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

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Mar 27th 2012, 8:17 AM

# Nuclear Weapons

Obama warns North Korea and Iran over nuclear ambitions

He also admitted that the US has more nuclear weapons than it needs.

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Mar 26th 2012, 10:06 AM

Iran to grant UN nuclear inspectors access to military complex

IAEA inspectors had previously been banned from examining the facility they suspect is carrying out secret atomic work.

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Mar 6th 2012, 1:32 PM

Israel and US differ on Iranian nuclear question

Obama is pushing for more dialogue with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, while Netanyahu has reiterated Israel’s right to defend itself – by pre-emtive strike if necessary.

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Mar 6th 2012, 10:37 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning, including: Central Bank warning, Taoiseach vows a “one-off” vote on fiscal compact, and a chicken nugget that fetched $8,100 on eBay.

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Mar 6th 2012, 8:32 AM

# USA

Obama and Netanyahu to discuss Iran at talks today

Yesterday, Obama warned that “loose talk of war” only plays into Iran’s hands. The leaders will hold a private meeting at the White House today.

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Mar 5th 2012, 12:18 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know before 9am, including: Ireland pledges aid to Syria, 110 technology jobs announced, and Iceland’s former PM on trial over financial crisis.

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Mar 5th 2012, 8:29 AM

# No bluffer

Barack Obama says he's not bluffing on possibility of Iran attack

The US president said both Israel and Iran recognise that when he says it is “unacceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, we mean what we say.”

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Mar 2nd 2012, 9:06 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Feb 29th 2012, 4:47 PM

# Fukushima

Probe finds Japan kept quiet on risk of nuclear disaster

A report released today found the Japanese government played down the risk of nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima plant after the earthquake and tsunami last March.

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Feb 28th 2012, 10:27 AM

Iran says it may extend oil cut to more EU countries

Iran halted oil shipments to Britain and France yesterday, in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the EU after it imposed sanctions on Iran’s crucial fuel exports.

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Feb 20th 2012, 2:13 PM