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Amano's Move on Marivan

IN THIS ISSUE: Amano's move on Marivan, Araqchi dismisses assessment of results of talks with P5+1, sanctions, sabotage, science delay Iran's missile program, India to lease a second nuclear submarine from Russia, tainted water leaks at Fukushima, Ghana prepares for nuclear energy program.

Published on December 18, 2014

Amano's Move on Marivan

Mark Hibbs | Arms Control Wonk

Questions raised by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano about what he calls “possible military dimensions” of Iran’s nuclear program are standing tall between the negotiators and a comprehensive settlement of the crisis.

Senior Iranian Negotiator Dismisses Early Assessment of Results of Talks with Powers

Fars News Agency

"The atmosphere of talks is of course good and respectful but it is still soon to judge the results," Araqchi said in an interview with Iran's state-run TV on Tuesday night after the end of the third round of talks with the US delegation in Geneva.

Sanctions, Sabotage, Science Delay Iran's Missile Program

Barbara Slavin | Al-Monitor

While attention has focused on curbing Iran’s ability to produce fissile material for a nuclear weapon, sanctions, sabotage, technical problems and political calculation have combined to set back Iran’s development of missiles that could potentially deliver such a weapon.

India to Lease a Second Nuclear Submarine From Russia

Sudhi Ranjan Sen | NDTV

The Indian Navy will soon have another nuclear submarine. The government has decided to lease a second nuclear submarine from Russia, top Defence Ministry officials have told NDTV.

Six Tons of Tainted Water Leak at Fukushima No. 1 During Korean Safety Tour

Japan Times

Up to 6 tons of radioactive water has leaked into the ground at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, according to Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Ghana Prepares for Nuclear Energy Program

Joana Mantey | Voice of America

Ghana is set to become the second country in Africa to introduce nuclear energy after South Africa. This follows the International Atomic Energy Agency approval of Ghana’s application after decades of negotiation. 

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