North Korea Resumes Work on Nuclear Reactor
IN THIS ISSUE: N. Korea resumes work on nuclear reactor, Iran, IAEA in 'good exchange,' India to test Akash missile defence system this week, US adopts changes to nuclear emergency planning, Obama could block bill over New START restrictions, overcoming the stigma of cooperative missile defense.
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North Korea Resumes Work on Nuclear Reactor, Group Says Hoe Sang-Hun | New York Times
North Korea has resumed construction of a nuclear reactor that can be used to expand the country's nuclear weapons program, an American-based institute said Thursday, citing the latest satellite imagery of the building site.
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Simon Sturdee | AFP
Talks between the UN atomic agency and Iran saw a "good exchange of views" and will resume on Monday, two days before world powers meet Tehran representatives in Baghdad, the watchdog's chief inspector said. Full Article
Sahil | Indian Defence
According to the Indian armed forces, the Akash surface-to-air missile will be tested this Sunday, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Orissa. During the test, which is estimated to take place this Sunday, a Pilot-less Target Aircraft (PTA) will be intercepted and destroyed by the missile launched from a wheeled platform. Full Article
U.S. Adopts First Changes to Emergency Planning for Communities Near Nuclear Plants Since Three Mile Island
Associated Press
The U.S. government has adopted the first set of comprehensive changes in the emergency planning program for communities near nuclear power plants since its creation after the Three Mile Island accident in 1979. Full Article
Global Security Newswire
The fiscal 2013 defense authorization bill being considered in the House of Representatives could face rejection by President Obama if it retains language restricting implementation of a bilateral nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, the White House warned on Tuesday. Full Article
James F. Collins | Carnegie commentary
North Korea's recent missile test, although a failure, was a salutary reminder of the dangers of missile proliferation. A hostile state armed with a weapon of mass destruction and a missile delivery system is a matter of concern to governments everywhere. Full Article
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