IAEA Monitors to Visit Iran End-January

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IAEA Monitors to Visit Iran End-January

IN THIS ISSUE: IAEA to visit Iran end-January, part of NATO missile defense system goes live in Turkey, new space-arms control initiative draws concern, Japan's first reactor stress tests reach key stage, Guatemala ratifies Test Ban Treaty, Saudi & China sign nuclear deal.

Published on January 17, 2012

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U.N. Nuclear Monitors to Visit Iran End-January
Reuters

Part of NATO Missile Defense System Goes Live in Turkey
Global Security Newswire

New Space-Arms Control Initiative Draws Concern
Washington Times

Japan's First Reactor Stress Tests Reach Key Stage
Reuters

Guatemala Ratifies Test Ban Treaty
Global Security Newswire

Saudi Arabia, China Sign Nuclear Cooperation Pact
Wall Street Journal

U.N. Nuclear Monitors to Visit Iran End-January

Fredrik Dahl and Zahra Hosseinian | Reuters

Iran said on Tuesday it was open to discuss "any issues" in rare talks this month with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, which wants Tehran to address mounting concerns that it may be trying to develop nuclear weapons capability.

With the Islamic state facing intensifying sanctions aimed at its oil exports, a senior Iranian official said a high-level team from the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would hold three days of talks in Tehran from Jan 29-31.

The IAEA delegation, to be headed by Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts, is expected to seek explanations regarding intelligence information indicating Iran has engaged in research and development relevant for nuclear weapons. Full Article

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Part of NATO Missile Defense System Goes Live in Turkey

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New Space-Arms Control Initiative Draws Concern

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The Obama administration is launching a new space arms-control initiative that critics say will lead to restrictions on U.S. military activities in space, a key U.S. strategic war-fighting advantage. Full Article

Japan's First Reactor Stress Tests Reach Key Stage

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Japan's panel of experts is due to review the nuclear watchdog's first report on reactor stress tests on Wednesday in an important step in efforts to rebuild public trust shattered by the Fukushima crisis. Full Article

Guatemala Ratifies Test Ban Treaty

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Guatemala has ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, becoming the 156th nation to do so, the treaty's implementing organization announced on Friday. The Latin American nation signed the pact in 1999. Full Article

Saudi Arabia, China Sign Nuclear Cooperation Pact

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Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia said Monday it inked an agreement with China to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the development and use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Full Article

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