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IAEA and KHNP Collaborate to Support Nuclear Newcomers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:16:16 +0000

The IAEA and the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company LTD (KHNP) are increasing their ongoing collaboration.

Social Networking for Nuclear Decommissioning

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:08:08 +0000

The IAEA’s International Decommissioning Network has begun using popular social networking applications to bring training tools to more than 400 nuclear professionals in 60 countries.

UN General Assembly Strongly Supports IAEA

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:58 +0000

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming strong support for the Agency and expressed appreciation for IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei’s twelve years of distinguished service.

Director General ElBaradei Addresses UN General Assembly

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:53:27 +0000

IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei addressed the United Nations General Assembly´s 64th Session in New York, USA.

IAEA and EC Joint Research Centre Increase Collaboration

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:24:32 +0000

The IAEA and the European Commission Joint Research Centre’s Institute for Energy are expanding their ongoing collaboration. A Practical Arrangement between the two organizations was signed earlier this week to enhance scientific and technical cooperation in nuclear energy planning, nuclear safety and nuclear technology.

IAEA Director General on Trip to US

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:52:39 +0000

IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei is currently on a visit to the United States. During the trip, he is delivering statements to the UN General Assembly, meeting with other UN heads, and talking with high-level US officials.

IAEA Daily Press Review – 30 October 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:08:07 +0000

IAEA in the News

IAEA: First Iranian Response on Enrichment Deal Iran has given an initial response to a plan that calls for Tehran to ship most of its enriched uranium abroad, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday. An official familiar with Iran’s response said Tehran was unwilling to accept the deal, which would delay Tehran’s ability to make a nuclear weapon. AP/ NYT/ Reuters/ The Guardian/ Press TV/ LATimes/ FT

US still awaits ‘formal response’ from Iran on nuclear deal The United States is still awaiting a “formal response” from Iran to a UN-brokered plan on nuclear cooperation with major powers, the State Department said Thursday. AFP

EU expresses “grave concern” over Iran’s nuclear programme The European Union renewed pressure on Iran on Friday by urging co-operation over its controversial nuclear programme and demanding the ‘prompt release’ of EU citizens held in custody. DPA

Other Nuclear News

China’s Hu Invites North Korea’s Kim to Visit: Report Chinese President Hu Jintao has invited reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il for a visit as Pyongyang has reached out to its foes and signaled it could return to dormant nuclear talks hosted by Beijing. Reuters

No plan yet for U.S.-North Korea talks, U.S. says Informal contacts between U.S. officials and a senior North Korean diplomat have not produced plans for formal bilateral talks, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday. Reuters

Russia to boost Obama with nuclear treaty: report Moscow and Washington want to reach a deal on a key nuclear disarmament treaty before US President Barack Obama receives his Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, a Kremlin source was quoted as saying Friday. AFP

Cross-party group urges end to nuclear weapons threat A cross-party group of senior politicans joined former defence chiefs today to promote the cause of nuclear disarmament, an issue they described as critical but too often ignored. The Guardian

China Plans to Build Advanced Nuclear-Power Plant China will start building its first large nuclear-power reactor with home-developed “fourth generation” technology in 2012-13, a senior engineer involved in developing the system said. WSJ

India’s Nuclear Power Output to Rise as Fuel Ban Ends Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd., the nation’s monopoly producer, said generation may jump 47 percent this year after the U.S. and Europe lifted a ban on the sale of uranium fuel and technology. Bloomberg

Harper may finalise civil nuclear deal during visit Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit India next month, his maiden official trip to the country during which the two sides are expected to finalise a civil nuclear deal and ink a major economic treaty besides exploring ways to lower trade barriers. The Hindu

Russia Hopes Nuclear Ship Will Fly to Mars Russia should build a new nuclear-powered spaceship for prospective manned missions to Mars and other planets, the nation’s space chief said in remarks released Thursday. AP

Opinion and Analysis

Deadline missed The Economist

Why Obama’s Iran Policy Will Fail CBS

Moscow in the Middle TIME

Powering the Future

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:32:52 +0000

The future of nuclear power and the role of nuclear technological development is the theme of a conference which opened yesterday at the IAEA´s headquarters in Vienna.

Future of a Fusion Kind

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:11:28 +0000

ITER and the IAEA are implementing a cooperative agreement, signed last October, where both organizations exchange information regarding the study and potential application of fusion energy, participate in each other’s meetings and organize joint scientific conferences.

IAEA Inspectors Depart for Iran Site Visit

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:46:51 +0000

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency departed Vienna International Airport and are expected to arrive in Tehran later today.

The Silent Cancer Crisis

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:49:53 +0000

Cancer experts highlight the human and economic impact of the growing cancer crisis in the developing world, at a meeting at the IAEA’s Vienna headquarters this week.

Cancer’s Global March

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:48:41 +0000

The IAEA’s Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) seminar highlights the socio-economic impact of the growing cancer crisis in the developing world.

World Nuclear University Gears up for 2010 Summer Course

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:45:17 +0000

The World Nuclear University (WNU) has announced that it has begun accepting applications for the 6th Annual WNU Summer Institute in 2010. Next year’s session at the University of Oxford runs for six weeks from 3 July to 14 August.

IAEA Draft Agreement Circulated at Nuclear Fuel Talks

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:36:53 +0000

The technical meeting addressing Iran’s request for the supply of nuclear fuel for the Tehran Research Reactor concluded. The parties received a detailed, technical agreement for consideration from the IAEA.

IAEA Hosts Talks on Supplying Nuclear Fuel for Iranian Research Reactor

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:02:45 +0000

Today, the IAEA is hosting a meeting of representatives from France, Iran, Russia and the United States at the Agency´s Headquarters in Vienna.

Iran Enrichment Plant Visit

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:52:08 +0000

IAEA Director General Dr. Mohammed ElBaradei met Iranian authorities in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday, 4 October 2009, and discussed arrangements for the Agency’s access to a newly disclosed uranium enrichment facility, under construction in Qom, Iran. IAEA inspectors will visit the facility on 25 October. On 24 September 2009, the Iranian government declared the facility to the IAEA.

Good Nutrition Is Everything

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:15:51 +0000

Nutrition scientists, practitioners, and researchers from all over the world will be taking part in the International Congress of Nutrition opening in Bangkok next week. The Congress is organised by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences in cooperation with the IAEA.

Helping Countries Tackle Lead Pollution

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:56:07 +0000

More countries around the world are using nuclear techniques to investigate how heavy metals like lead can move from the environment to humans.

States Endorse IAEA’s Work on Historic Day

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:02:01 +0000

The work of the IAEA and its central role in the global non-proliferation regime were acknowledged at a UN Security Council summit meeting held on 24 September in New York.

IAEA Director General Addresses Security Council Summit

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:59:01 +0000

Today, the United Nations Security Council is convening a Summit session, during which heads of state will deliberate nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament. View Photo Gallery »

Agriculture Feeds and Saves the World

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:55 +0000

Nuclear techniques are being used to promote effective soil management, and thereby improve agricultural output, helping to reduce the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

World Regulators Debate Management of Disused Radioactive Sources

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:21 +0000

Nuclear policymakers examine different approaches to the regulation, disposal and monitoring of disused radioactive sources and nuclear waste.

Board of Governors Elects New Chair and other Officers

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:18:40 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors has elected the Governor for Malaysia, Mr. M. H. Arshad, as its Chairman for 2009-2010 as well as the Ambassadors and Resident Representatives of Romania and Germany as Vice-Chairmen.

Shortage of Beneficial Radiation Sources Debated

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:17:36 +0000

The global shortage of medical radioisotopes was the theme of a roundtable discussion held last week in Vienna during the IAEA’s 53rd General Conference.

53rd IAEA General Conference Closes

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:29:43 +0000

The IAEA´s 53rd General Conference of Member States concluded today in Vienna, with over 1 400 delegates from IAEA Member States attending the week-long event.