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Leader Not Opposed to Nuclear Talks, But Not Optimistic

IN THIS ISSUE: Leader not opposed to nuclear talks, but not optimistic, why Western business eyeing Iran is a good thing, cheap and dirty bombs, night user trial of Agni-I to be conducted Tuesday, Japan nuclear deal delay may hit progress of India's atomic plants, New Mexico nuclear repository monitored for radiation.

Published on February 18, 2014

Leader Not Opposed to Nuclear Talks, But Not Optimistic

Tehran Times

"Signs discouraging optimism are emerging, and cheap and insulting remarks by U.S. officials and senators about the Iranian nation are a clear indication," Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated. He added, "What the Foreign Ministry and administration officials have started with regard to the nuclear talks will continue, and Iran will not violate what it has started."

Why Western Business Eyeing Iran is a Good Thing

Cornelius Adebahr | CNN

Iran may be continuing its global charm offensive, but the U.S. government is still having trouble selling changes in Iran policy to an American audience.

Cheap and Dirty Bombs

William C. Potter and Jeffrey Lewis | Foreign Policy

During North Korea's July 2013 "Victory Day" parade, spectators were treated to a curious sight: a truckload of soldiers, each strapped into a chest pack festooned with the black and yellow radiation symbol. 

Night User Trial of Agni-I to be Conducted on Tuesday

Hemant Kumar Rout | New Indian Express

India is heading for a historic day on Tuesday when user trial of an Agni series missile by the armed forces during night will be conducted. 

Japan Nuclear Deal Delay May Hit Progress of India's Atomic Plants

DNA India

India wants France and the US, which are building nuclear plants in the country, to push Japan to conclude the deal at the earliest so that progress is not hampered.

New Mexico Nuclear Repository Monitored For Radiation

El Paso Times

The U.S. Department of Energy says personnel are on-site Saturday to assess what officials are calling a "possible radiological event" at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

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