Conf? Topic 88 headlines Response 10 of 11 MXE115 energy.nuclear 1:27 AM Apr 18, 1995 (at PSUVM.PSU.EDU) (From News system) Apparently-to: perline From: "Mike Ewall" Subject: headlines NUKE-NET HEADLINE ALERT '95 (April 7) Reuter is reporting that Syria is saying Arab states are under big pressure to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty, but is urging that none sign until Israel does. (April 7) UPI is reporting that the US and North Korea will resume talks on reactors for North Korea. The Clinton administration is searching for ways to overcome the North's refusal to accept South Korean reactors. One proposal involves subcontracting part of the project to Russia, which would help the cash-strapped government in Moscow while satisfying North Korean demands. (April 7) Reuter is reporting that US officials believes Iraq has a clandestine nuclear weapons program. The London Sunday Times newspaper is in possession of documents which appear to verify the concern. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iraq had destroyed its nuclear materials at the end of the Gulf War, but the IAEA is often unable to document its findings. (April 8) Reuter is reporting that German intelligence will investigate a magazine report that Bonn staged a weapons-grade nuclear smuggling operation and seizure. A Russian official claims the incident was staged to attempt increased supervision of Russian nuclear materials. (April 9) Reuter is reporting that India says that the construction of a new reactor in Pakistan will greatly enhance its strike power in a war. (April 9) UPI is reporting that Vice President Al Gore says that a report claiming the US may not renew a nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia which expires in May is incorrect. Gore also said the US is deeply concerned over Russia's plan to sell nuclear technology to Iran and that US negotiations with Russia are going on right now. (April 9) Reuter is reporting that Jordan will back the Non- Proliferation Treaty but is insisting on imposing controls on Israel's nuclear facilities. (April 10) Reuter is reporting that the United Nations Security Council is giving assurances to assist non-nuclear-weapon states that sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty if they are attacked or threatened with nuclear weapons. (April 10) Reuter is reporting that Ukraine's top nuclear official is considering closing Chernobyl. A decision will be made later this week as a result of pressures from the G7 nations. The decision will depend on creation of a special fund, stabilization of energy supplies, construction of storage areas for spent fuel and a decision on building a new tomb for the fourth reactor. (April 10) Reuter is reporting that German authorities say their were no staged incidents of nuclear smuggling to highlight the concerns. (April 10) Reuter is reporting that Egypt and other non- aligned states wants a timetable set for nuclear disarmament during next week's non-proliferation conference. Egypt is also calling for easier access to nuclear materials used for peaceful purposes. (April 10) Reuter is reporting that the International Atomic Energy Agency is denying reports that North Korea is refueling a reactor at Yongbyon. (April 10) Reuter is reporting that the International Atomic Energy Agency says that terrorists pose less of a nuclear threat than do politically unstable nations. (April 10) UPI is reporting that an Egyptian delegation will meet in New York with other members of the Non-Alignment Movement. Their demands for signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty include a definite timetable for disarmament negotiations and more help with the peaceful uses of nuclear materials. (April 11) Reuter is reporting that recent offers to enable Ukraine to close Chernobyl are not enough. The total cost of closing the power station and replacing the electricity it provides at $11 billion to $14 billion. (April 11) Reuter is reporting that Slovakia will press ahead with plans to build a controversial nuclear plant. Critics argue the plant will not meet Western safety standards. (April 11) UPI is reporting that the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to provide "security assurances" to non-nuclear weapons states in case they are attacked by nuclear arms. But the resolution was strongly criticized by those states for lacking credibility and deterrence measures. (April 11) Reuter is reporting that Asia will become more dependant on nuclear energy. Of the seven nuclear power plants worldwide which began operation in 1994, six were in Asia -- Japan, South Korea, China, India, Pakistan and Taiwan. Vietnam and Indonesia is also planning to build reactors. (April 11) Reuter is reporting that South Korea is assuring North Korea that they are not intending supply reactors as a Trojan Horse to overthrow its government. (April 12) UPI is reporting that the International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating allegations that Iraq has a secret nuclear weapons program. Iraq has failed to respond to the IAEA request for information about the allegations. (April 12) Reuter is reporting that Iran's foreign minister is saying that the proposed sale of Russian reactors to his country is for peaceful purposes only. (April 12) Reuter is reporting that nuclear experts cannot agree whether fuel recycling is economically feasible and how it will contribute to proliferation. (April 12) Reuter is reporting that Britain is confident that the Non-Proliferation Treaty can be made permanent at a meeting with 175 states next week in New York. (April 12) UPI is reporting that Japanese nuclear bombing victims and relatives are demanding an apology from President Clinton for saying that Washington owes no apology for the bombing. end ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Nukenet Headlines are not copyrighted. Please distribute freely. To sign onto NukeNet if you are not on the list, send mail to: LISTPROC@DOLPHIN.ENVIROLINK.ORG In the message, write: SUBSCRIBE NUKENET your name --- GIGO unreg at globenet vsn 0.99.950303