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COP27: nuclear boss doesn't expect surge in waste recycling

Recycling radioactive waste from nuclear power has security and cost challenges but the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would be able to monitor the process should more countries take that path, the IAEA head said this week.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Iran offers nothing new in latest meeting, UN nuclear watchdog says

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said Iran did not offer anything new during a recent meeting in Vienna about its nuclear program, but added that talks would continue in the coming weeks.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Fighting at Ukraine nuclear plant highlights risks of US export policies

WASHINGTON — Russia’s seizure earlier this year of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear energy facility is shining a new light on the safety and security risks of the atomic export polices of the United States and other technologically advanced countries.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Iran Is an Ever More ‘Relevant’ Problem, Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says

Iran is a problem that is ever more "relevant", the UN nuclear watchdog's chief, Rafael Grossi, said on Friday, in an apparent reference to the growing number of advanced centrifuges Tehran is using to enrich uranium. The International Atomic Energy Agency has said in recent confidential reports to member states…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 28, 2022

Iran is an ever more 'relevant' problem, nuclear watchdog chief says

Iran is a problem that is ever more "relevant", the U.N. nuclear watchdog's chief, Rafael Grossi, said on Friday, in an apparent reference to the growing number of advanced centrifuges the Islamic Republic is using to enrich uranium.

Reuters · Oct 28, 2022

IAEA to Conduct 'Independent' Probe into Ukraine Dirty Bomb Allegations

The UN's nuclear watchdog will this week carry out an "independent verification" of Russian allegations concerning the production of so-called dirty bombs at two sites in Ukraine, it said on Thursday. Russia has accused Ukraine of preparing to use such a weapon against Moscow's troops, but Kyiv suspects Russia might…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 28, 2022

Ukraine-Russia news - live: Putin ‘likely using mobilised reservists’ to defend Kherson

Russia’s companies along the Dnipro River only consisted of six to eight men

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

World ‘holding breath’ over possible N Korea nuclear test: IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief says indications are that North Korea is preparing for a nuclear test.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2022

Fresh North Korea nuclear test would be 'incredibly concerning', says UN chief

A seventh nuclear test by North Korea would be "incredibly concerning" said UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, as it would be further "confirmation of a program which is moving full steam ahead"

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

UN nuclear chief: North Korea nuke test would be key concern

The U_N_ nuclear chief says a new nuclear test explosion by North Korea “would be yet another confirmation of a program which is moving full steam ahead in a way that is incredibly concerning.”

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022