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Iran: Difficult Differences at Nuke Talks
IN THIS ISSUE: Iran says difficult differences at nuke talks, "our neighbors are our priority," new CPGS create serious problems for Russia, Energy Dept. told to stop collecting fee for nuclear waste disposal, nuclear force feeling 'burnout,' "N. Korea can produce uranium-based nuclear bomb."
Published on November 21, 2013
Iran: Difficult Differences at Nuke Talks
George Jahn and John Heilprin | Associated Press
Seven-nation talks on a deal meant to start a rollback of Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief were delayed Thursday as senior envoys from both sides wrestled with a draft they hoped would be acceptable to both Tehran and its six world powers negotiating with it.
Our Neighbors Are Our Priority
Mohamad Javad Zarif | Asharq Al-Awsat
In the past few weeks, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the P5+1 have endeavored to make use of the unique window of opportunity provided by the Iranian presidential election this past summer to resolve the nuclear issue, which has unnecessarily cast a shadow of insecurity and crisis over the region.
New Global Strike Systems Create Serious Problems for Russia
Alexei Arbatov | Yabloko
The new global strike systems create problems for Russia. What are the causes of Russia's concerns?
Energy Dept. Is Told to Stop Collecting Fee for Nuclear Waste Disposal
Matthew L. Wald | New York Times
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Energy Department must stop collecting fees of about $750 million a year that are paid by consumers and intended to fund a program for the disposal of nuclear waste. The reason, the court said, is that there is no such program.
Study: Nuclear Force Feeling 'Burnout' From Work
Robert Burns | Associated Press
Key members of the Air Force's nuclear missile force are feeling "burnout" from what they see as exhausting, unrewarding and stressful work, according to an unpublished study obtained by The Associated Press.
North Korea Can Produce Uranium-Based Nuclear Bomb: Seoul's Defense Chief
Kim Eun-jung | Yonhap News Agency
North Korea has made progress in its nuclear weapons program to a level that it can produce weapons-grade uranium to make a bomb on its own, South Korea's defense chief said Wednesday.
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