Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 13:09:19 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.0 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Status: R Jun 5, 1997 (? Reuter) - The Egyptian Mohammed el-Baradei is likely to become the successor of Hans Blix as head of the International Atomic Energy Agency from December 1, as the board of gouvernors backed his candidacy and rejected the other candidate, former South Korean Science Minister Kun Mo Chung. Jun 5, 1997 (UPI) - A consortium to finish the construction of a nuclear power plant in Cuba will be formed in 1998, Russian Minister for nuclear energy said. German, British and Brazilian companies had shown interest to take part. Jun 5, 1997 (UPI) - The United States oppose the plan of the construction of the nuclear power plant in Cuba for safety reasons, a White House spokesman said. Jun 5, 1997 (PRNewswire) - The Rural Utility Service received control of 30% interest in the Riverbend Nuclear Generating Station, Louisiana, in settlement of bankruptcy litigation after Cajun Electric Power Cooperative filed for Chapter 11 protection in December 1994.