Conf? u Topic 88 headlines Response 11 of 11 MXE115 energy.nuclear 1:40 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 12) Reuter is reporting that the International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating allegations that Iraq has secretly been working on technology required to make nuclear weapons. (April 12) UPI is reporting that Egypt's foreign minister says United Nations assurances for assisting non-nuclear nations at the time of threat or attack is weak. (April 12) Reuter is reporting that Iran's foreign minister says his country will only used the planned Russian reactor project for peaceful purposes. (April 13) Reuter is reporting that an International Atomic Energy Agency official says documents showing Iraq has a secret nuclear program may be forgeries. (April 13) Reuter is reporting that Ukraine agreed to close Chernobyl by the year 2000. (April 13) Reuter is reporting that North Korea is threatening to refuel a nuclear reactor if an agreement is not soon reached with the US over new reactors. (April 13) Reuter is reporting that Iran's president says Russia has promised to stand firm on their reactor deal despite US and western opposition. (April 13) Reuter is reporting that India still will not agree to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. A report last year said India could make about 50 fission or hydrogen bombs and deliver them with missiles and aircraft. (April 13) Reuter is reporting that South Korean officials say they doubt that an agreement can be reached with North Korea over the proposed reactors deal. North Korea often issues harshly worded threats before negotiations, but the South Korean official said he thinks the North will be back to the table soon. end --- GIGO unreg at globenet vsn 0.99.950303