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Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

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This week’s report by CNN of a leak at China’s Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, and of authorities raising radiation limits outside the facility has been dismissed as “not true” by China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment. … Read More >Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

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Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

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The French energy giant EDF has confirmed it has been informed of a buildup of inert gases at its nuclear power station in China, and called on its Chinese partner to present all the data regarding the situation. … Read More >Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

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Hamas’ military wing says it launched 15 rockets near Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor site

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The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has said it fired 15 rockets towards the Israeli town of Dimona, near the country’s main nuclear reactor, after Israel pledged a tough response against Palestinian militants. … Read More >Hamas’ military wing says it launched 15 rockets near Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor site

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Fire breaks out at Iran chemical factory hours after media reports of massive blaze near Bushehr’s nuclear power plant (VIDEOS)

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A large fire has erupted at a chemical plant in the Iranian city of Qazvin, with local media reporting an explosion. The incident follows an overnight blaze in the port city of Bushehr, home to Iran’s only nuclear power plant. … Read More >Fire breaks out at Iran chemical factory hours after media reports of massive blaze near Bushehr’s nuclear power plant (VIDEOS)

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Czech govt bars Russia’s Rosatom from nuclear power plant contract tender amid diplomatic row

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Russia’s nuclear energy corporation Rosatom won’t be invited for a security assessment as a bidder vying to renovate the Dukovany nuclear power plant, the Czech industry minister said, amid the diplomatic spat initiated by Prague. … Read More >Czech govt bars Russia’s Rosatom from nuclear power plant contract tender amid diplomatic row

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Iran says it could enrich uranium to 90% purity if it wanted to, but is ‘not seeking weapon’ as nuclear deal talks restart

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The enrichment of weapons-grade uranium is within Iran’s reach, but it chose to stick to a lower purity level because it does not want to make a bomb, President Hassan Rouhani has said as talks to revive the nuclear deal continue. … Read More >Iran says it could enrich uranium to 90% purity if it wanted to, but is ‘not seeking weapon’ as nuclear deal talks restart

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Iranian nuclear activities ‘peaceful & civilian,’ says President Rouhani, as new uranium-enrichment centrifuge chain is unveiled

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Tehran has launched a new uranium-enrichment chain, said to be 10 times more efficient than its predecessor. Unveiling the facility, Iran’s president reiterated that the country’s nuclear program is solely “peaceful and civilian.” … Read More >Iranian nuclear activities ‘peaceful & civilian,’ says President Rouhani, as new uranium-enrichment centrifuge chain is unveiled

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Iran to Perform ‘Cold Test’ of Arak Heavy Water Plant to Prepare for 2022 Reactor Start

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Under the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to operate several small nuclear facilities and produce small amounts of refined uranium, but was required to shut down and reconfigure its Arak facility to render it unable to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. … Read More >Iran to Perform ‘Cold Test’ of Arak Heavy Water Plant to Prepare for 2022 Reactor Start

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Pakistan Connects First Chinese-Designed Nuclear Power Plant to Electrical Grid

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The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has boasted that the new domestically-designed Hualong One nuclear reactor “breaks the monopoly” of foreign nuclear power technology. The design is considered broadly comparable to Westinghouse’s advanced AP-1000 reactor. … Read More >Pakistan Connects First Chinese-Designed Nuclear Power Plant to Electrical Grid

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Iran will enrich uranium up to 60% if it wants to, Khamenei warns amid discontent over IAEA deal

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If Iran wanted nuclear weapons, it would have them, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared, suggesting Tehran may continue enriching uranium up to 60 percent. The statement followed outcry over President Hassan Rouhani’s IAEA deal. … Read More >Iran will enrich uranium up to 60% if it wants to, Khamenei warns amid discontent over IAEA deal