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 Non-Proliferation News Archive, year 2002

December 31
50 Facts About U.S. Nuclear Weapons Brookings Institution
Law makes nuke plant trespassing a felony Bloomington Pantagraph
Waste suit appeal sees legal errors Omaha World Herald
Nuclear taboo losing its potency National Post
You and the Atomic Bomb Memory Hole
Three secret sites for nuke plant Australian
Expelled U.N. Inspectors Arrive in China Las Vegas SUN
N. Korea Accuses U.S. of Plotting War Las Vegas SUN
Bulgaria starts closing nuclear reactors BBC

December 30  
Concern at nuclear convoys Lithgow Mercury
Energy-starved Japan faces massive blackout Singapore Straits Times
S. Koreans Take North Nuke Plan in Stride Las Vegas SUN
N. Korea May Pull Out of Nuke Arms Treaty Las Vegas SUN
Powell: We are not on the brink of war with N. Korea USA Today
Pyongyang issues fresh nuclear threat BBC
Seoul to Use Diplomatic Means to Halt Nuclear Program Chosun Ilbo
We were absolutely ready to go to war, says Padmanabhan PTI News

December 29  
Weapon of the Week: The Burrowing Nuke Village Voice
METI to expand subsidies to promote MOX power Japan Times
North Korea Frustrates White House Las Vegas SUN
U.S. Seeks to Pressure N. Korea on Nukes Las Vegas SUN
N Korea rejects US threats BBC
Nuke Plans Stolen from UK Sunday Mirror
Russia, Iran to expand nuclear cooperation despite US pressure Pakistan Daily Times

December 28  
Yucca Mountain year's top story Las Vegas SUN
Nixon's nuclear ploy Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
South Koreans Divided on North Korean Atom Threat  New York Times
Bush's Moonshine Policy Washington Post
American Ecology Set to Close a Plant New York Times
N. Korea nuclear move worries EU CNN
Iraqi Scientist Refutes Claims on Secret Nuclear Program Islam Online
Iraq's Thwarted Ambitions Litter an Old Nuclear Plant New York Times
Russia defends nuclear project with Iran CNN
Russia, Iran to sign nuclear waste accord in January Al Bawaba

December 27  
IAEA: N. Korea Situation Very Worrying Las Vegas SUN
Report: N. Korea to Expel U.N. Inspectors Yahoo! News
N. Korea Will Reactivate Plutonium Lab Las Vegas SUN
Analysis: Nuclear brink, or survival Washington Times
Russia to export uranium to Japan Business Day
Russia, Iran to expand nuclear cooperation Hindu, India
Iraq Says It Will Deliver Scientist List ABC News
UN Refugee Chief Says Iraq War Would Be Disaster Reuters
Iraq war a human ' disaster ' - UN CNN Asia
Pentagon Orders Navy Carriers to Iraq ABC News
War on Iraq Could Boost International Terrorism: Russia Common Dreams

December 26  
Nuclear Plants Are Secure, Study Says Washington Post
Iran and Russia Sign Accord to Speed Nuclear Power Project  New York Times
Pak., Iran oppose unilateral action against Iraq Hindu, India
UN Inspectors In Iraq Keep To Task CBS News
Turkey's human rights commission opposes Iraq war Reuters AlertNet
North Korea Says It Regains Access to Its Plutonium Yahoo Headlines 
China Calls for Dialogue on Nuclear Issue Chosun Ilbo, South Korea
Iraq prepares for war News Interactive, Australia 

December 25  
Security Doubts at Indian Point New York Times editorial
N. Korea steps up nuclear pressure CNN
Iran president pledges work on nuclear plant to go ahead Associated Press
Global Nuke Threat Grows Salt Lake Tribune
What we should know about the impending U.S. war on Iraq ABS CBN News
Korea sticks to nuclear plan Independent (UK)

December 24  
Nuclear reactor study met with skepticism Palm Beach Post
No Plan to Attack North Korea, U.S. Says Las Vegas SUN
Los Alamos Cited for Storage Violations Las Vegas SUN
IAEA cannot tell if N.Korea works on nuclear arms Reuters
Iraq says there is nothing to add to weapons declaration, no need to take scientists abroad Al Bawaba
Unfolding the secrets of Saddam's mind... Al Bawaba
Russia to deliver nuclear fuel to power plant in Iran Al Bawaba
Khatami: Israeli nuclear weapons - threat to international peace Al Bawaba
UN prepares for Iraq war BBC
Iran, N. Korea Nuclear Plans Pose New Risk Washington Post
Iraq Willing to Talk to UN on Criticism ABC News
North Korea Uses Nuclear Fear as a Wedge Between Allies New York Times

December 23  
Iraq May Have Been Offered Nuke Help Yahoo
Time to Expose the Mullahs Newsweek
Nuclear waste uproar Townsville Bulletin
North Korea Says It Regains Access to Its Plutonium New York Times
Korea Asserts Itself TIME
Pyongyang ratchets up nuke tensions Asia Times
Nuclear safeguard funds requested Oakland Tribun
US, UK lies exposed: Iraq Irib
US Officials Dismiss Iraq Inspections Offer Yahoo Headlines

December 22  
Nuclear Industry Sponsors Reactor Tests Guardian (UK)
Japan shaken by nuclear-power scandal Plain Dealer
N Korea nuclear move condemned BBC
Tough line on nuclear waste dump Sydney Morning Herald
War is the only option The Observer
America tore out 8000 pages of Iraq dossier Sunday Herald
Silence about Israel's nuclear weapons Arab News

December 21  
N. Korea overrides surveillance on nuclear plant CNN
New law allows for early shutdown of nuclear reactors Taipei Times
Nevada vows to keep up fight against nuclear dump Las Vegas SUN
Radioactive waste shipments resume Paducah Sun
U.N. Inspectors Return to Nuclear Complex Las Vegas SUN
U.S. gives intelligence data on Iraq weapons to U.N. Seattle Times
Iran secretly building nuclear site for past 5 years: Washington Indian Express

December 20  
U.S. Says Iraq 'Fails' on Disclosure Washington Post
Iraq Wavers on Scientists' Travel Washington Post
Powell Presses for Compliance by Iraqis New York Times
Powell Says Iraq Raises Risk of War by Lying About Illegal Arms New York Times
Inspectors to Iraq: Provide More Evidence New York Times
Baghdad in 'material breach' Washington Post
Panel to probe China's nuclear-related sales Washington Times
Iraq: The Decade After [op ed] Washington Post

December 19  
Claims to Block Nuke Waste Plan Rejected New York Times
U.S. Sets Late January Decision on Iraq War Washington Post
Blix Says Iraq Has Little New Data in Arms Declaration Associated Press
U.S. Weighs How Serious an Arms-Violation Charge to Make Against Baghdad New York Times
Nuke Chief: Little Change in Iraq Dossier New York Times
U.N. Official Says 'Not Much' Is New in Iraq Document New York Times
'Scorched Earth' Plans in Iraq Cited Washington Post
Pentagon Detects Iraqi Troop Movement L.A. Times
Consensus Is Emerging on Iraq's Failure, Powell Says L.A. Times
Sources Say Iran Lays Groundwork For Nuclear Bombs Washington Post

December 18  
Missile Defense to Start in 2004 Washington Post
U.S. to Discredit Iraqi Claims, Officials Say Washington Post
Bush Is Expected to Say Iraq Failed to Meet U.N. Terms New York Times
Iraq told to turn over weapons experts Washington Times
Arms report names Western suppliers Washington Times
Projection on Fall Of Hussein Disputed Washington Post
No evidence yet of Iraqi nuclear program: inspector SMH (Au)
Bush Ordering Limited Missile Shield New York Times
Most Favor Nuclear Option Against Iraq Washington Post
Khatami Says Iran Has No Plans to Make Nuclear Arms Reuters

December 17  
Ukrainians demand reopening of Chernobyl Associated Press
Small Clues to the Big Picture in Baghdad Washington Post
Japan Says Nuclear Effort in Korea Merits Hard Line New York Times
N. Korea says war near; U.S. says no Associated Press
A deal on Hanford waste Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Korean reunions talks stalled by nuclear dispute CNN
Ex-Iraqi Worker Tells of Fooling the Inspectors Washington Post
Present danger? Sacramento Bee
U.S. to Begin Missile Defense Deployment Reuters
Iraq Arms Report Has Big Omissions, US Officials Say Yahoo Headlines
Radioactive waste agreement reached Tri City Herald
China ships North Korea ingredient for nuclear arms Washington Times
U.S. Says Russia Helped Iran in Nuclear Arms Effort New York Times

December 16  
U.S. Says Russia Helped Iran in Nuclear Arms Effort New York Times
U.N. lab gets first samples from inspectors Associated Press
North Korea accuses U.S. of using food aid as leverage in nuclear dispute Associated Press
Inspectors Search Nuclear Complex in Iraq New York Times
U.S. Says Russia Helped Iran in Nuclear Arms Effort New York Times
North Korea's Nuclear Plans Called 'Unacceptable'; Bush Seeks a Diplomatic Solution New York Times
Russia, Iran to sign deal on return of spent nuclear fuel IRNA
Inspect the Brains [op-ed] New York Times

December 15  
Russia says no violations in Iranian nuclear plansReuters
U.N. Arms Experts Search Four Sites in Iraq Reuters
More doubts surface about Yucca site Spectrum
Indian Point evacuation plan analysis plan to appear Journal News
Scientists Hold Key To Iraqi Arms Search Washington Post
Clinton: N. Korea Warned About Reactor New York Times
U.S. Seeks to Trip Up Iraq L.A. Times
Iraq List Censored to Protect the Innocent and the Helpful L.A. Times

December 14  
U.N. Team Faces Its First Locked Rooms in Weapons Search New York Times
IAEA says months before conclusion on Iraq dossier Reuters
Fire at JAPC's Tsuruga nuclear reactor leads to shutdown Japan Times
Iraq Is Asked for List of Arms Scientists Washington Post
Nuclear Sites In Iran Worry U.S. Officials Washington Post
Iraq Inspections Set to Enter New Phase L.A. Times
Tehran Brushes Off Nuclear Plant Concerns L.A. Times
Aiming At Deadly Weapons [op-ed] Washington Post

December 13  
Nuclear Panel Chairman to Leave in March ABC News
North Korea Says It Will Renew Work at Reactors Washington Post
North Korea to Reactivate an Idled Nuclear Reactor New York Times
U.S. Takes North Korea's Nuclear Plan In Stride Washington Post
Iraq Arms Report Has Big Omissions, U.S. Officials Say New York Times
U.S. Sees Showdown Over Iraqi Scientists Washington Post
Waylaid at Sea: Launch of Policy Washington Post
Iranian diplomat denies nuclear weapons program CNN
N. Korea Nuke Plan Called 'Unacceptable' Associated Press
IAEA to Inspect Iran Nuclear Facilities in February Reuters
North Korea Asks IAEA to Stop Monitoring Nuclear Facilities VOA
Researchers say nuclear canisters may corrode in Yucca Mountain Nevada Appeal
US now says Iran building nukes Hindu

December 12  
N.Korea Says It's Reactivating Nuclear Plant Reuters
South Korea urges North Korea not to reactivate old nuclear program Associated Press
Iran considers setting up new 1000-megawatt nuclear plant Associated Press
White House Orders Plans to Debrief Iraqi Scientists Washington Post
U.S. Suspects Al Qaeda Got Nerve Agent From Iraqis Washington Post
More UN inspectors in Iraq as US secures base Sydney Morning Herald
U.S. Suspects Al Qaeda Got Nerve Agent From Iraqis Washington Post
North Korea to Reopen Nuclear Plant Over Oil Cutoff by U.S.New York Times
U.S. Frees Ship With North Korean Missiles Washington Post
White House Orders Plans to Debrief Iraqi Scientists Washington Post
70 U.N. Arms Monitors Extend Scope of Searches Into the Iraqi Desert New York Times
Poll finds 91 per cent don't believe Iraq about weaponsSydney Morning Herald
Rumsfeld Says No Doubt Iraq Has Banned Weapons Reuters
Iraq Nuke Site Inactive, U.N. Team Says AP
A war for fools and cowards Spectator
Halting Iran's nuclear ambitions Bellona

December 11  
US warns of nuclear response BBC
U.S. Warns Of Nuclear Retaliation  CBS
Nuclear is here to stay, says U.K. minister Guardian Unlimited
U.N.'s Blix Plans Prompt Review of Iraqi Papers Washington Post
Al-Qaeda planning uranium bomb: UN National Post
N.Korea under pressure as Armitage comes to China Reuters
Still Courting Turkey, Bush Meets With a Top Politician Los Angeles Times
N.Korean Ship with Scuds Stopped in Arabian Sea ABC News
Bush Warns Foes Not to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction on U.S. Troops New York Times
CIA Prepares Early Analysis on Iraq Report Washington Times
UN Team Visits Ex-Iraq Nuclear Complex ABC News
US may use nuclear weapons against attack Guardian
Tepco may shut down all its nuclear reactors Japan Times

December 10  
Officials Question Security Of A-Plant New York Times
U.S. Gives Assurance On Iraq Document Washington Post
U.S. Says Iraqi Indicated Atom Project Is Continuing New York Times
U.N. Team Expands Inspections, Visiting 5 Separate Sites New York Times
Expanded U.N. Teams Pick Up Pace of Site Visits but Lack Details From Iraq New York Times
U.S. Is First to Get a Copy of Report on Iraqi Weapons New York Times
U.S., N. Korea Disagree on Nuclear Talks New York Times

December 09  
Iraq Lacks New Proof Of Arms Destruction Washington Post
A Top Iraqi Aide Defies U.S. to Find Proof of Weapons New York Times
U.N. riled over Blix's 'curveball' Washington Times
A Tough Case: How to Convict Hussein New York Times
U.N. Teams Begin Analysis of Documents From the Iraqis New York Times
Soft Evidence, Hard Conclusions Washington Post
N. Korea seeks aid from China on nukes Washington Times
U.S. Concerned at Nuclear Smuggling in Central Asia Reuters

December 08  
Report Finds Security Flaws at Indian Point New York Times
Baghdad Delivers Weapons Data to U.N. Washington Post
Lack of Hard Evidence Complicates U.S. Aims Washington Post
U.S. Warily Awaits Look at Iraq Report Washington Post

December 07  
Nuclear expert says plutonium law has loophole Greenville News
Iraqi Report: Gold Mine Or Minefield? Washington Post
Inspectors Await Data on Iraq Washington Post

December 06  
Plutonium could stay in state for 700 years, watchdog group says Greenville News
Hussein To Allow Further Intrusions Washington Post
U.S. Readies Case On Iraq Weapons Washington Post
U.S. has 'solid' arms proof  Washington Times
U.S. Tells Iraq It Must Reveal Weapons Sites New York Times
U.S. Is Pressuring Inspectors in Iraq to Aid Defections New York Times
War on Iraq- bad idea Bedford Times Mail
Bush ratchets up weapons inspections demands New York Times
Focus Shifts to Iraq's Arms List Los Angeles Times
Belgian parliament votes to shut down nuclear power by 2025 AP
US accuses Iraq of tricking inspectors San Jose Mercury News
Iran Leader Won't OK Any US War on Iraq Seattle Post Intelligencer
NRC told to adopt safety provisions in wake of Davis-Besse Toledo Blade

December 05  
Persistent Or Pushover: Views of Blix's Record Vary Washington Post
National Guard will stay at nuclear plant Times Herald
Hussein Says He Welcomes U.N. Inspections, Decries U.S. Washington Post
Persistent Or Pushover: Views of Blix's Record Vary Washington Post
Inspectors Rebuked By U.S. And Iraq Washington Post
U.S. set to cite Iraq for breach Washington Times
Iraq raps surprise search of palace, alleges spying Boston Globe
N. Korea Rejects Call for Inspections Washington Post
Putin brings offer of nuclear-tipped arms deal to India Independent
U.S. experts weigh odds of Japan going nuclear Japan Times
Eskom Successfully Tests a Key Part of Nuclear Project All Africa
USEC Picks Ohio Site for Test Plant Washington Post
Hussein Asks Iraqis to Back Inspectors as Chance to Rebut US New York Times
U.S. Official: NATO Supports Iraq Strike AP
White House claims it has 'solid' evidence on Iraq Ha'aretz
Support in war with Iraq seen as 'assured' Boston Globe

December 04  
N. Korea Rejects U.N. Nuclear Watchdog's Call Reuters
DOE pushes for Nevada water Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nuclear industry dismisses cask scenario Las Vegas Review-Journal
Experts Visit Iraqi Nuclear Site; U.S. Wants More Reuters
Iraq 'to present weapons dossier' BBC News
Iraq II: Summary of Inspections Global Security Newswire
U.N. Chief Challenges Bush's Iraq Assessment Washington Post
Russia and India oppose unilateral action against Iraq Reuters
Skeptics Worry As Blix Takes Top Role Guardian (UK)
Pakistan Premier Says Nuclear Arms in Safe Hands Reuters
Iraq promises new information in report Globe and Mail, Canada
Russia, China Join Forces to Protect Iraq Oil Deals Reuters

December 03  
Bush signs plutonium protection law Greenville News
U.N. Team Inspects Hussein's Palaces Washington Post
Equipment Missing at Iraqi Missile Development Plant New York Times
U.N. Inspection Team Visits a Presidential Palace in Iraq New York Times
Iraq Says It Had Aluminum Tubing Before Sanctions New York Times
U.N. Search Of Distilleries Surprises Iraq Washington Post
U.S. Voices Doubts on Iraq Search Washington Post
Putin and Chinese Leader Pledge Friendship and Caution North Korea on Nuclear Arms New York Times
U.S. quietly prepares to negotiate with N. Korea USA Today
Bush signs plutonium protection law Greenville News
Bush says results of Iraq inspections are not encouraging Associated Press
Nevada argues Yucca Mountain can't be used as nuclear waste dump New York Times
Stockpiles of Terror Los Angeles Times - Editorial
Bush: Disarming Key to Averting Iraq War ABC News
US Military Exercise Preps for Possible Iraq War Reuters, UK 
China Says Too Early to Tell on Iraq Inspections Reuters, UK

December 02  
Fear of a nuclear plant attack hits close to home [editorial] Hampton Roads Daily Press
China, Russia press N.Korea over nuclear arms Reuters via FT.com
Trove of Russian Arms at Risk L.A. Times
China, Russia Urge N.Korea to Drop Nuclear Program Reuters
U.N. Team Gets to Work, Wary of Both Iraq and U.S. New York Times
Iraq's fate lies in hands of U.N. nuclear lab Reuters
U.N. Team Searches Possible Bioweapons Site Washington Post
US Offers Talks if N. Korea Abandons Nuclear Weapons Program VOA News
Nuclear Duplicity From Pakistan [editorial] New York Times
Weapons inspectors catch Iraqis by surprise Associated Press
India voices nuclear weapons fear BBC News

December 01  
U.N. Team Searches 'Sensitive' Site in Iraq Washington Post
U.S. Facing Bigger Bill For Iraq War Washington Post
Nevada says DOE must get state hazardous waste permit Associated Press
West Tries to Pressure Iraq as Inspections Roll On Reuters
Opposition Says Iraq Militia Trains with Al Qaeda Reuters

November 30  
Inspectors Get Red Carpet in Iraq -- So Far Washington Post
Inspector's Resignation Rejected by U.N.'s Blix Washington Post
U.N. Agency Demands North Korea End Atomic Program New York Times
U.N. Inspectors Suprise Iraq Army Base AP
U.N. Arms Experts Resume Inspections in Iraq Reuters
Nuclear Alert Beyond 2000
Nuclear terrorism focus shifting to research facilities Detroit News
NATO'S uncertain future in a troubled alliance Manila Times
Govt disappointed over Argentina's delay to process nuclear waste ABC Online  
Putin coming to India with tough words for Pak Times of India
Russia assessing terror threat to N-plants - atomic energy minister BBC

November 29  
Iraq's Nuclear Threat [letter to editor, S. Dolley, NCI] NY Times
NATO supreme commander urges Iraq to disarm peacefully AP
US Planes Drop Leaflets Over Iraq Voice of America
Nuclear plant fiascoes likely with age, secret study suggests Plain Dealer
Editorial: Nuke power regulation Asahi Shimbun
India admits six nuclear leaks Australian
Pak nuclear material in safe hands: Kasuri PTI News
Scientist's Son: Bin Laden Sought Nukes Before 9/11 KETV
Russian minister supports sale of some types of nuclear equipment BBC
International body urges North Korea to accept nuclear inspections BBC
Fight Against Terror: Two Conflicts or One? New York Times

November 28  
Yucca: Missing data 'no surprise'Las Vegas Review-Journal
India cautions against military action on Iraq Hindu
WashPost: Terror risk for nuclear stockpiles MSNBC
Nuclear Terrorism Focus Shifting to Research Facilities Washington Post
U.S. Lobbying for Turks' Aid in Move on Iraq New York Times
North Korea accuses US of lying about nuclear programme Channel NewsAsia
India wants to avoid Iraq war BBC
North Korea says US distorting information on nuclear programme BBC
Iraq Will Give, but Not Give In L.A. Times

November 27  
What will be the trigger for war? Guardian (UK)
January restart of Davis-Besse now unlikely Cleveland Plain Dealer
Inspectors Search Iraqi Military Complex Associated Press
U.N. body to urge nuclear checks for North Korea Reuters
Defector From N. Korea Creating a Stir in Japan Washington Post
UN Inspectors Complete First Mission in Iraq ABC News
75 Per Cent Oppose New Nuclear Plant... Hartlepool Today 
Iraq Seen As a Weapons Turning Point AP
Arab World Reacts to Iraq Inspections Voice of America
Bush's misguided nuclear gambit Asia Times Online
Why War With Iraq? Bush Owes Americans Some Clear Reasons Salt Lake Tribune

November 26  
In an age of biowarfare, US sees new role for nukes Christian Science Monitor
Arms Inspectors Pledge Scrutiny in Iraq Washington Post
Palaces Subject to Search, Blix Says Washington Post
Nevada senators seek probe of Yucca claims Las Vegas Review-Journal
Carter Urged To Intervene In North Korea Nuclear Standoff Cybercast News Service
Perspective on the threat of terrorism Christian Science Monitor
Arms Inspectors Pledge Scrutiny in Iraq Washington Post
US Quietly Feeling Out Iran on Iraq Invasion Salt Lake Tribune
INDO-PAK TIES: India to wait and watch Indian Express
Powell says Pakistan not giving nuclear aid to North Korea... Nando Times
Homeland Agency Is Big at Birth L.A. Times
Saudis Face U.S. Demand On Terrorism Washington Post
Chief U.N. inspector warns Iraq CNN
Pak not providing nuclear aid to N Korea: US... NDTV 
UN arms inspectors ready for Iraq mission Reuters
White House has asked Iran for help in Iraq invasion Miami Herald

November 25  
U.N. Inspectors Arrive in Iraq New York Times
U.N. Arms Inspectors Ready for Iraq Mission New York Times
Nuke Inspector Urges Iraq to Comply New York Times
Bush Nominates Ridge to Head Department of Homeland Security New York Times
Panel Calls for High-Tech Warning System New York Times
U.S. Breaks Old Legal Ground L.A. Times
China said receptive to U.S. concerns about North Korean nuclear program Associated Press
BE reignites crisis cash talks with BNFL Scotsman
Canada may assign $100 mln for nuclear waste disposal in Russia Interfax
Nuclear fuel cleared from 300 Area Tri-City Herald
Safety fears over Japan spent nuclear fuel plant Reuters
Pak denies supplying nuclear materials to N Korea PTI
Blair: No Doubt Saddam Has Weapons Associated Press
Put weapons and trust in hands of nuclear guardians Australian

November 24  
Energy Dept. Contractors Due for More Scruti New York Times
In North Korea and Pakistan, Deep Roots of Nuclear Barter New York Times
Entergy seeks nuke plant approval ...leading the way in a federal government push to develop more nuclear plants by 2010 Clarion-Ledger
Robinson gets BE crisis call Guardian Unlimited
Energy Dept. Contractors Due for More Scrutiny New York Times
Yucca Mountain Project workers say site problems kept quiet Associated Press
EPA Unhappy With Idaho Waste Plan Associated Press
In North Korea and Pakistan, Deep Roots of Nuclear Barter New York Times

November 23  
Russian ministry proposes monitoring nuclear waste imports Interfax
Nuke plant operator says survey is valid The Gazette
DOT says 'hazmat' cargo label may draw terrorists Scripps Howard News Service
North Korea bans KEDO officials Korea Herald
CIA: North Korea Building Uranium Enriching Plant VOA

November 22  
Bush Gets Backing for Disarming Hussein L.A. Times
North Korea can build nukes right now Washington Times
North Korea, Accusing U.S., Says Nuclear Pact Has Collapsed New York Times
Source: N.Korea Refusing Entry to Oil Monitors New York Times
North Korea Says Nuclear Pact With U.S. Has Fallen Apart L.A. Times
NRC denies petition seeking nuclear plants' shutdown Newsday.com
Tokyo may face power crunch as utility shuts nuclear plants Business Times (Asia)
People working near nuclear station to get potassium iodide pills News14 Charlotte
The Bomb Project Compiles Nuclear Bomb Imagery, Documents for Artists URLwire.com

November 21  
Iraq Must Admit to Weapons, Bush Says Washington Post
Wary Iraqis View Inspectors as U.S. Pawns Washington Post
Faulty Iraq Arms Declaration May Not Trigger War New York Times
Inspectors to Check Well - Known Sites New York Times
N. Korea Says U.S. Oil Cutoff Ends Nuclear Pact New York Times
Livermore lab may lose top-dog status Oakland Tribune
Green cards to lure Iraqi scientists BBC News
Radioactive waste stored has doubled in 15 yearsThe Independent
North Korea Accuses US of Breaking Nuclear AgreementVOA
Kazakhstan reveals solution to its nuclear waste crisis: import moreGuardian Unlimited
Inspectors to Revisit Checked SitesAssociated Press
Dirty bombs 'top priority', CSIS told Ottawa Citizen
N.Korea Open to Salvage Nuke Pact Los Angeles Times
Pakistan chooses moderate PM CNN
NATO Leaders Join Demands for Iraq to Disarm New York Times
UN arms inspector Blix says Iraq vows cooperation Reuters
Iraq says there will be limits on weapon inspectors Irish Examiner
Arab League to press UN to appoint Arabs to its inpection teams in Iraq AP
North Korea says 1994 nuclear agreement with Washington has collapsed AP
Paper says North Korea "entitled to have" nuclear weapons BBC
'For Terrorists and Terror States, Every Free Nation Is a Potential Target' L.A. Times
Nuclear plants safe: Govt PTI News

November 20  
Iraqi Officials Pledge 'Full Cooperation' Washington Post
Bush Says U.S. Ready to Disarm Iraq, but Calls War Last Resort New York Times
Inspectors Urge Iraq to Document Arms Claims New York Times
Senate Votes, 90-9, to Set Up Homeland Security Department Geared to Fight Terrorism New York Times
Establishing Homeland Security Agency Is Expected to Take Years New York Times
Worries About Iran Newsday.com
Safety Lapse at Ohio Reactor Is Cited as Potential Peril for Others New York Times
Chinese missile has twice the range U.S. anticipated Washington Times
North Korea able to produce nukes by 2004, says U.S. Japan Times
Critics say NRC fails to improve Ohio.com
India on an accelerated path in nuclear power PTI News
Blix bears brunt of hawks'frustration Guardian (UK)
Nuclear waste transportation bill might be reintroduced Las Vegas Review-Journal


November 19  
Agency Overseeing Nuclear Security Orders a Hiring Freeze New York Times
U.N. Inspectors Arrive in Baghdad Washington Post
N. Korea Quiets Buzz On Nuclear Assertion Washington Post
North Korea Clarifies Statement on A-Bomb New York Times
Dirty Bomb Attack Is 40 Percent Probability, Expert Says Global Security Newswire
Nonproliferation Regimes Lack Bite, Officials Say Global Security Newswire
NNSA Orders a Hiring Freeze New York Times
N. Korea report steps back from nuclear claim Associated Press
Russian nuclear rubbish tip challenges clean-up expertsFinancial Times
Russia to build floating nuclear plants AFP
A call to check U. S.-bound cargo before it's on ship Star-Ledger
With Disarmament off the Agenda, Will Japan go Nuclear Next? Guardian Observer [Op-Ed]
Iraq promises to meet deadline for disclosing information on ... Canada.com
Ukraine may ratify agreement on finishing construction of nuclear power plants... Pravda
Detect Neutron Signals from Hidden Nuclear Weapons, Materials... Cosmiverse.com
Norwegian billionaire protests in chains at UK's Sellafield nuclear plant... Ananova


November 18  
U.N. Weapons Inspectors Arrive in Iraq Washington Post
U.S. Taking Steps to Lay Foundation for Action in Iraq New York Times
N.Korea sows confusion with nuclear arms comment Reuters
Inspectors Face Uncertainty in Iraq New York Times
North Korean Radio Asserts Country Has Nuclear Arms New York Times
North Korea Revises Confusing Nuclear Report New York Times
North Korea gets low-key brushoff of treaty Washington Times
UN Inspectors, Iraq Officials Meet ABC News
Officials play down blast at Indian nuclear facility ABC Online


November 17  
North Korea admits nuclear arsenal BBC
Japan may sway N. Korea to abandon nukes Daily Yomiuri
Bush to Toughen US Stance Toward NK's Nuke Issue Chosun Ilbo
Bush denies plans to take out Pak nukes Times of India
Nuclear Study, Given Go-Ahead, Rouses Fears About a New 'Bunker Buster' WeaponNew York Times


November 16  
U.S. ponders resumption of nuclear weapons tests Mercury News
NRC plans tests on nuclear waste shipping containers Reno Gazette Journal
N. Korea gets warning about nuclear stockpile Chicago Tribune
Intruders break into nuclear base BBC
Russia mindful of non-proliferation dealings with Iran: Ivanovirna
Indian Point 3 shuts down Journal News
What to Expect When You're Inspecting New York Times


November 15  
Official: Russian Nuclear Materials Vanished Associated Press
Key allies back U.S. decision to suspend oil deliveries to North Korea ...as punishment for secret nuclear programAssociated Press
FBI Warns of Possible 'Spectacular' Attack L.A. Times
Homeland Security Bill Easily Passes in House L.A. Times
Europeans Warn of Attacks Washington Post
Law would pay S.C. if plutonium stays Associated Press
Inspectors Head to Iraq for First Time in 4 YearsReuters
NHS poorly prepared for chemical or nuclear hitFinancial Times
Dhaliwal says Canadian nuclear plants under armed guardCTV
Uranium plant proposal has mayor worried Tennessean
IAEA Chief Will Look for Pattern of Obstruction by Iraq Global Security Newswire
Iraq: Failure to comply may spark invasion USA Today
Iraqi Defectors Disagree on How Hard Iraq May Fight Reuters, UK
Watchdog urged to get tough on national nuclear agency Toronto Star
'Uranium' seized in Tanzania BBC


November 14  
Iraq Agrees To Receive Inspectors Washington Post
Taxpayer left with 48bn nuclear bill Independent (UK)
Nuclear Waste Arrives at German Site Associated Press
U.S. Ties Oil Deal to N. Korea Nuclear Bid Washington Post
Security breach outside Salem nuclear plant Citizens Voice
NRC cites ex-TVA contractor for nuclear security violationsKnoxville News-Sentinel Co.
Crisis Could Push N. Korea to Expel Nuclear Inspectors Washington Post
House Passes Homeland Security Bill Washington Post
Annan Presses Bush to Avoid a Rush to War New York Times
Text of Iraq's Letter to the U.N. CNN
Maintain global pressure on Iraq Daily Yomiuri (Japan)
Iraq's neighbours hope war will be averted Hindu (India)
Pakistan dismisses North Korea nuclear link Reuters
India will use nuclear weapons if it is threatened: Kalam India Express
Nuclear waste route 'is risking lives' Belfast Telegraph
So is it war? Jerusalem Post


November 13  
Analysis: Russian cesium threat low UPI Science News
Should the USA punch first? No. [op ed] USA Today
Britain to publish draft bill on nuclear cleanup Reuters
UN inspection team 'cannot prevent war' Guardian Unlimited
Protesters Delay Nuclear Waste Load Associated Press
Weapons chiefs don't see need for new nuke testsOakland Tribune
Iraq to Accept U.N. Resolution CNN
IAEA Chief Discusses Iraq, North Korea, Nuclear Terrorism Global Security Newswire
Iraq Media Holds Back on UN News ABC News
N.Korea says it will not move first in nuclear row... Reuters 
Anti-Radiation Protection Pills Yet To Be Distributed KNSD
US and allies split on N Korea BBC


November 12  
Nuclear Power Debate Rages in Japan VOA News
Iraqi Lawmakers Vote Down U.N. Plan Associated Press
The nuclear physicist who could give peace another chance in IraqGuardian Unlimited
White House Dismisses Iraq MPs Rejection of UNReuters
Energizing Aging Nuclear Plants Business Week
Iraqi Parliament Rejects UN Resolution Financial Times
Disarming Iraq Not as Easy as It Sounds Los Angeles Times
Iraq Stockpiling Nerve Gas Antidote FOX News
Nuclear Weapons The Ledger
Nuclear capability becoming easier Washington Times 
A Big Victory by California in Energy Case New York Times
Nuclear accident report faulted DNN
Ferry ports on high terror alert BBC
Saddam's Son Backs U.N. Resolution Las Vegas SUN
Report foresees 'human catastrophe' in Iraq if U.S. invades Daily Camera
Iraq war 'could kill 500,000' New Scientist


November 11  
Iraqis expert at blocking inspectors USA Today
Hunting a Deadly Soviet Legacy Washington Post
Vietnam, South Korea to cooperate on nuclear power plant AP
U.N. Set to Move in Quickly to Seek Iraq Nuclear Arms New York Times
Customs Chief Balances U.S. Security, Global Trade Washington Post
Inside America's nuclear dustbin London Times
Group calls for surcharge on wastes sent to Hanford Tri-City Herald
A Missile Shield Appeals to a Worried Japan New York Times
Korea lumped in with Iraq Melbourne Herald
U.N. Plans Immediate Test of Iraq Inspections New York Times


November 10  
North Korea Told to Dismantle Nuclear Arms Project Promptly New York Times
Eight new nuclear reactors by 2007: AEC Chairman UNI
DOE set to retry pit-sealing technology Knoxville News-Sentinel
Seabrook battleground fades to backgroundBoston Globe
NRC study warns of 500-mile radiation spread Journal News
NRC Preparing to Dump More Radioactive Waste on American Public Public Citizen
Oregon seeks status in nuke case Oregonian
Arabs Expect Iraq to Submit to U.N. Las Vegas SUN
Bush demands 'zero tolerance' Iraq policy Independent
If Israel uses nuclear weapons it will be destroyed Globes Online


November 09  
Federal court to hear three major Yucca Mountain suits togetherAssociated Press
FFTF receives 2-week reprieve Tri-City Herald
Former Weapons Inspector Doubts Iraq Will ComplyReuters
Finland Fears Terrorist Attacks on Russian Nuclear Power StationsRosbalt
Nevada's nuclear option: take waste to the mountains Independent
Experiment Brings Scientists Closer to Nuclear Fusion Earth Vision
The Iraq resolution: what next? Daily Times
NRC: Indian Point Plant Wall Faulty Newsday


November 08  
U.N. Security Council Votes to Order Iraq to Disarm Washington Post
U.N. Panel's Vote Is Unanimous New York Times
'Iraq Has Been and Remains in Material Breach' Washington Post
Annex: Text of Blix/El-Baradei Letter Washington Post
President Pleased with U.N. Vote on Iraq White House
Inspectors Return to Iraq Nov. 18 New York Times
Inspectors Prepare for Action L.A. Times
U.S. Studies N. Korea Sanctions New York Times
U.S. Warns Japan of Missile Threat from N.Korea New York Times
Bush Pushes for Security Bill L.A. Times


November 07  
U.S. Presses U.N. to Back Tough New Iraq Resolution Washington Post
U.S. plans Security Council vote on new Iraq resolution USA Today
Text of the new U.S. draft resolution on Iraq USA Today
N. Korea Still Recognizes '94 Pact With U.S., Ex-Envoy Says Washington Post
U.S. official says Washington engaged in "intense" debates on North Korean nuclear issue AP
No N.Korea Impunity on Nukes, Pentagon Says Reuters
EU Proposes Tighter Rules for Nuclear Safety DW-World.de
Brussels under fire over nuclear proposals Guardian (UK)
Brussels defends its nuclear proposals Financial Times
Bunker-busters set to go nuclear New Scientist
U.S. in Final Push on Iraq Resolution ABC News
Nuclear power holds new promise Florida Today


November 06  
U.S., France Near Deal On Iraq Arms Resolution Washington Post
N. Korea Hints at Missile Test Washington Post
North Korea Says It May Restart Missile Tests After Talks Fail New York Times
Negotiating With Nuclear North Korea [op ed] Washington Post
U.S. Port Security Plan Irks Europeans New York Times
Nuclear risk: Make 'em pay National Post
New US resolution keeps option to strike Iraq Financial Times (UK)
'Dr. Death' And His Accomplice CBS
Rules of Preemption Christian Science Monitor
U.N. allowed Iraqi purchase of agent usable for weapons Washington Times
Osama is alive, says German official Hi Pakistan
US has arrogant disregard for UN, says ANC Independent Newspapers
Plutonium shipping to SC delayed by faulty Colorado machine WISTV


November 05  
Hussein Appears to Soften Stance on Arms Inspections Washington Post
WMC demerger step closer Australian
Southeast Asian leaders hold first-ever summit with nuclear India AP
North Korea threatens missile tests CNN
U.S. Refines Resolution on Iraq as Hopes Rise New York Times
Attack Iran the day Iraq war ends, demands Israel Times (UK)
Archbishop warns against war Guardian (UK)
Japan, China, South Korea Reaffirm Need for End of North Korean Nuclear Weapons Program VOA News
Ukraine to eliminate hundreds of nuclear missiles and dozens of bombers AP
U.S. to Offer U.N. Final Iraq Resolution Washington Post
We Are Still Unprepared [op-ed] Washington Post


November 04  
White House Rejects North Korean Offer for Talks New York Times
U.S. says N. Korea must dismantle nukes CNN
Allies Find No Links Between Iraq, Al Qaeda L.A.Times
Bill eases privatizing of nuclear plants CanWest Interactive
China, Japan, South Korea discuss joint pressure on North Korea to abandon nuclear program AP
Southeast Asian leaders pledge stronger efforts against terrorism, urge North Korea to end nuclear program Everything Jersey
Recalcitrant North Korea [editorial] New York Times
Kuwait Would Back U.N. Move on Iraq Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Saddam Defers Decision on Inspectors Guardian (UK)


November 03  
North Korea Says Nuclear Program Can Be Negotiated New York Times
New U.S. Text on Iraq Expected AP
EC says energy rescue plan illegal Observer (UK)
Yucca Mountain fizzles as issue in fall campaigns Las Vegas Review-Journal
U.S. Defends Bush's Designation of Bomb-Plot Suspect as Enemy Combatant New York Times
Discussion of Yucca Mountain, nuclear waste muted in campaigns Reno Gazette-Journal
US Presents Russia What is Likely a Final Plan for Long-Stalled MOX Non-proliferation Programme Bellona (Noraway)


November 02  
N. Korean Admission Doesn't Stall Nuclear Talks L.A. Times
New Sites May Be Inspected in Iraq AP
'Let India develop its non-military nuclear programme' Outlook India
Scientists Say a Quest for Clean Energy Must Begin Now New York Times
The Dangers Straits Times
Disarming Iraq: How Weapons Inspections can Work Arms Control Today
Credible Or Incredible Palestine Chronicle
America doesnt want democracy Daily Star

November 01  
Rokkasho nuclear fuel reprocessing plant starts tests Japan Today
Sending in a dupe to disarm Saddam[op-ed] Washington Times
Pentagon takes over program to gather intelligence on Iraq Washington Times
UN Wants Talks with N.Korea on Nuclear Arms Reports New York Times
Powell Presses France for Iraq Deal New York Times
Shift Toward the U.S. Stand on Iraq Is Noted in Council New York Times
$1M Atom Bung Mirror Garden (UK)
Don't Go Wobbly [op-ed] Washington Post
Al-Qaeda is seen to be as dangerous as before 9/11 USA Today
Suspicions deepen over Islamabad connection Financial Times (UK)


October 31  
N. Korea Backs Away From Diplomacy Washington Post
6 Words Separate U.S., France on Iraq Language Washington Post
Bush meets with Blix Washington Times
In the Fog of War, a Greater Threat Washington Post
Russia Leery of N. Korea's Nuke Info [op ed] New York Times
Washington, Tokyo and Seoul to discuss fate of 1994 nuclear agreement with North Korea  SFGate.com
Anti-nuke activists paddle into nuclear security zone Newsday.com
Report: Russia Criticizes N. Korea Gurdian (UK)
U.S. Eyes N.Korea for Missile