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                  NUKE-NET  HEADLINE  ALERT  '95
 
     (June 16) Reuter is reporting that Australia will not refuel
French aircraft or ships heading for the nuclear test site at
Mururoa Atoll.
 
     (June 16) Reuter is reporting that Japan's science minister
says France should detonate nuclear weapons in the suburbs of
Paris rather than the South Pacific.  He said France is using
excuses to resume testing and thinks the real purpose is to
advance its own national esteem.
 
     (June 16) Reuter is reporting that South Korean
environmentalists demonstrated in front of the French Embassy to
protest against France's decision to resume nuclear weapons
testing.   It was the first time that an anti-French protest has
taken place according to a Seoul police officer.
 
     (June 16) Reuter is reporting that about 12 Maoris staged a
sit-in at the French consulate in Auckland.  Police arrested one
of the protesters for obstruction while attempting to remove them
following their 20-minute sit-in.
 
     (June 16) UPI is reporting that North Korea reminded the
Korean Energy Development Organization that the US should take
the lead roll in supplying US-made reactors.
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that the G7 will hold a
special summit in Moscow next year on nuclear safety.  A German
official said that smuggling of nuclear materials and disposal of
nuclear waste would be on the agenda.  Japanese officials said
they had raised the need to curtail the disposal of nuclear waste
at sea.
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that Romania says five nuclear
smugglers were actually con-men who were selling ordinary mercury
as red mercury;  alleged to be used in bomb making.  Red mercury
is believed to be a secret ingredient, but many doubt it even
exist. 
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that senior German politicians
are taking a tougher line against France than did Bonn's Foreign
Ministry by saying tests do not fit in an era of nuclear
disarmament and environmental protection.
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that the hitherto unknown
anti-nuclear Pacific Popular Group  is claiming responsibility
for a fire at the French consul in Perth, Australia.  Greenpeace
condemned the fire attack and called for peaceful and non-violent
protest only.
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that an Australian comedian
broadcast live on television the dumping of a truckload of manure
on the French Embassy driveway in Canberra.
 
     (June 17) UPI is reporting that Canada's Prime Minister
expressed concerns to the G7 about Iran's nuclear intentions.  If
evidence shows Iran is developing nuclear weapons, the G7 has
agreed to end any sales or assistance for their civilian nuclear
program.
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that the US strongly backs an
agreement to meet in Moscow next year to discuss nuclear safety. 
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that a former New Zealand
prime minister says France does not deserve a permanent seat on
the U.N. Security Council.  He says the most absurd thing
about France is its defense policy and the most malignant evil
within it is its military establishment.
 
     (June 17) UPI is reporting that Senior Pentagon officials
are trying to convince the Clinton administration to authorize
the resumptions of underground testing of small-scale nuclear
bombs according to the Los Angeles Times.  High-level
administration officials and top military leaders are expected to
meet at the White House next week to discuss the matter and give
recommendations for US policy on the issue to President Clinton. 
 
     (June 17) Reuter is reporting that Italy's Prime Minister is
condemning France for the decision to resume nuclear testing. 
 
     (June 18) UPI is reporting that Pakistan has scrapped its
power reactor program as a result of pressure from the US. 
Washington feared Pakistan would use the program to develop
nuclear bombs as a deterrent against its neighboring rival India.
 
     (June 19) Reuter is reporting that Australia's Foreign
Minister and head of the 15-nation South Pacific forum tried to
cause France to reconsider its decision.  He said that if Paris
really believes tests pose no risk of accidents or leakage it
should hold them on its mainland, most suitably in its sparsely
populated Massif Central mountain range.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that New Zealand sees some
positive signs that France will sign a comprehensive test ban
treaty after another round of nuclear testing.  New Zealand also
expressed disappointment that the United States is considering
resuming underground nuclear testing.
 
     (June 19) Reuter is reporting that Armenia restarted a
nuclear reactor which was shutdown since a major earthquake six
years ago.
 
     (June 19) Reuter is reporting that Japan is urging support
from the European Union for global efforts in developing a safer
nuclear program in North Korea.
 
     (June 19) UPI is reporting that the Clinton administration
is examining whether there needs to be some form of nuclear
experiments in order to maintain the reliability and integrity of
the nuclear stockpile.
 
     (June 19) Reuter is reporting that Japan vehemently opposes
nuclear tests and is strongly urging the US to not resume
testing.  A spokeswoman for the independent Verification
Technology Information Center (VERTIC) in London said, "It's very
bad news and a lot of non-nuclear weapons states are going to be
very concerned.  This is exactly the sort of thing that could
encourage others to develop weapons in secret.  It looks as
though they're encouraging each other to renege on promises
made."
 
     (June 19) Reuter is reporting that the director of Chernobyl
is accusing the G7 of not caring about a safe closure of his
plant since they decided not to grant any more money.
 
     (June 19) UPI is reporting that Singapore's minority
Workers' Party Monday called on the government to end its silence
over France's plans to conduct nuclear tests.
 
     (June 19) Reuter is reporting that New Zealand says
relations with the US would be severely strained if they should
resume nuclear testing.
 
     (June 19) UPI is reporting that the NRC has given the OK to
Indian Point to restart the trouble-plagued reactor 3.  Indian
Point has been fined several times since it began running,
including a $75,000 fine in 1988.  In August 1980, Indian Point
was fined $11,000 after two workers were slightly exposed to
radiation.  In March 1982, an "Unusual Event" was declared when
radioactive water leaked out.  The plant was then temporarily
shut down and 13,000 steam generator tubes were discovered to be
leaking.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that about 6,000 people
marched through Paris Tuesday in protest against France's plans
to resume nuclear testing.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that the US will not resume
nuclear testing.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that North Korea is protesting
France's decision to resuming nuclear testing.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that the Philippines lodged a
diplomatic protest against France.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that Indonesia's foreign
minister says France's decision will encourage other nations to
resume testing.
 
     (June 20) Reuter is reporting that Australians are sending
numerous E-mail messages of protest to French President Chirac.
Chirac's address was supplied by AUSNet, one of Australia's
biggest Internet access providers and local newspapers, which set
up a protest page called "Your Say."
[could somebody find the address and post it?  portzlines88]
 
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