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IAEA Refers Syria to Security Council

IN THIS ISSUE: IAEA refers Syria to SC, Russia-NATO meeting fails to bridge missile defense divide, Iran says will speed up uranium enrichment, Italy votes threaten nuclear investments, Japan promises independent nuclear agency, Yucca a radioactive issue for Jaczko.

Published on June 9, 2011
 

UN Nuclear Watchdog Refers Syria to Security Council

BBC News

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The UN nuclear watchdog is to report Syria to the Security Council over its alleged covert nuclear programme.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) voted to rebuke Syria on claims of an undeclared nuclear reactor. The alleged structure, which Syria has maintained was a non-nuclear military site, was destroyed by Israel in 2007.

The IAEA's move comes as international pressure mounts on the UN Security Council to censure Syria over its lethal crackdown on protests. European nations on Wednesday presented a separate draft resolution to the Council condemning Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime. Full Article   



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