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Iran Official Rules Out Change to Heavy-Water Reactor
An Iranian official on Wednesday set aside the idea of potentially altering a nuclear reactor that other nations fear could produce atomic-bomb fuel.
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Extremists Pose 'Very Real' Risk to Syrian Chemical Arms: U.S. Intel Official
A senior U.S. intelligence official on Tuesday warned of a "very real" risk of extremist groups gaining control of Syrian chemical or biological weapons.
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French Leader Defends Iran-Trade Stance, Amid U.S. Sanctions Concerns
Feb. 12, 2014 | Sanctions, NuclearFrench President Francois Hollande defended his Iran trade policy as President Obama pledged to hammer sanctions violators, the New York Times reports.
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U.S. Agency Wants Machines to Scan Through Your Coat, Shoes and Belt
Feb. 12, 2014 | Aliya Sternstein | TerrorismAirplane passengers could keep their shoes on as they breeze through security checks at a speed of 250 people per hour, under a new U.S. agency plan.
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Obama Demands Russia Hold Syria to Account on Chemicals
President Obama on Tuesday demanded Russian action in pushing Syria to fulfill its pledges on relinquishing its chemical arsenal, RIA Novosti reports.
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Japan Said to Eye Reactor Restarts if Pro-Nuclear Candidates Win Office
The Japanese government plans to restart at least 10 reactors if voters in the coming months elect more pro-nuclear candidates, Deutsche Welle reports.
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Nuclear-Armed Nations to Sit Out Humanitarian Meeting
Feb. 12, 2014 | Nuclear Nonproliferation, Arms Control, DisarmamentThe world's recognized nuclear powers are expected to skip a meeting this week on the humanitarian consequences of potential nuclear strikes, Kyodo News reports.
Quote of the Day
President Obama, warning companies around the globe not to pursue deals with Iran that could violate economic sanctions before they are potentially lifted.I can tell you that they do so at their own peril right now because we will come down on them like a ton of bricks.
