Non-Proliferation News, year 2004

December 31  
N.Korea Urges US to Halt Hostility in New Year Reuters
Conservation group calls for uranium mine's closure ABC
Lithuania shuts down atomic unit BBC News
Lithuania Starts Shutdown of Nuclear Reactor Reuters
Putin says US trying to "isolate" Russia Xinhua News
Pentagon Misses Goal for Missile Defense System ABC News
Safety regulator defends uranium transport trial ABC
North Korea Hints at Breaking Off Japan Talks Reuters
Lithuania responds to EU demand, shuts down NPP unit Itar-Tass
US seeks to defang NPT Japan Today, Japan
N Korea hints at calling off abduction talks with Japan Japan Today, Japan
N.Korea Hints at Breaking Off Japan Talks-Kyodo Reuters

December 30  
US seeks to defang NPT Japan Today, Japan
N Korea hints at calling off abduction talks with Japan Japan Today, Japan
N.Korea Hints at Breaking Off Japan Talks-Kyodo Reuters
North Korea Hints at Breaking Off Japan Talks Reuters
Bruce Power gains access to more NB Power nuke data Reuters
Ultrafast Supercomputer to Simulate Nuke Explosion Reuters
Decision on Goshute waste plan is likely in February Salt Lake Tribune
US to focus on Iraq, allies Washington Times, DC
North Korea mired in nuclear standoff Washington Times, DC
Pakistan's secrets Boston Globe, MA
Iranian nuclear negotiator mulls presidential bid AFP

December 29  
We Need a Real Iran Policy Washington Post, DC
Ontario Brighton Beach power plant shut Reuters
Russia seizes radioactive 'devices' Washington Times
Nuclear proliferation curtailment urged Washington Times, DC
Attack With Dirty Bomb More Likely, Officials Say Washington Post
FBI Names 6th Counterterrorism Chief Since 9/11 Washington Post
Graphic: The Path to a Nuclear Weapon Washington Post
Graphic: Possible Uranium Sources Washington Post
About This Series Washington Post
India, Pakistan End Talks Without Breakthrough Reuters
N. Korea Blames S. Korea for Stalled Talks Guardian
Russian nuclear power plants ready to boost output in 2005 Itar-Tass

December 28  
Nuclear capabilities may elude MSNBC
Nuclear Capabilities May Elude Terrorists, Experts Say Washington Post, DC
North Korea blames South for stalled dialogue, demands apology San Francisco Chronicle, CA
As Nuclear Secrets Emerge, More Are Suspected New York Times
Tsunami may have damaged Indian nuclear power plant: government AFP

December 27  
Supercomputer to simulate nuclear blast CNN
Uzbek uranium producer arranges second Nukem credit Interfax
Officials seek ways to hold 6-party talks Korea Herald
As Nuclear Secrets Emerge in Khan Inquiry, More Are Suspected New York Times
Growing uranium demand triggers a shift in mining Financial Times

December 26  
As Nuclear Secrets Emerge in Khan Inquiry, More Are Suspected  NY Times
The strong didn't merely survive in 2004 -- they thrived. ... San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Ultrafast Supercomputer to Simulate Nuke Explosion Reuters
Fewer loose nukes Washington Times
Problems seen in missile defense system Boston Globe, MA
Iran says direct US talks on nuclear file not on the agenda AFP

December 25  
Report: N. Korea Won't Invade S. Korea Guardian
Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower Released Guardian
Israeli Whistleblower Vanunu Freed Without Charge Reuters
Report: North Korean leader says he has no intention of invading ... Boston Globe, MA

December 24  
Russia Test-Fires Ballistic Missile Guardian
Russia to build only VVER-1,500 reactors after 2007 - Rumyantsev Itar-Tass
Russia disposes of 17 nuclear-powered subs in 2004 - Rumyantsev Itar-Tass
Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower Detained Guardian
Israel detains nuclear whistleblower near Bethlehem Reuters
Japan to file protest with North Korea over abductions San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Japan demands 'sincere' N.Korea reply on abductees Reuters AlertNet, UK

December 23  
Growing uranium demand triggers a shift in mining Financial Times
Mongolia's nuclear-free wish Japan Times
BNFL to Return More N-Waste Whitehaven News
Nuclear creditors swap debt for control London Times
Living in the Dead Zone New York Times
Iran, Slovenia stress on anti-drug cooperation IranMania News, Iran
Taiwan Plays Down China-US 'Land Mine' Remark Wired News
Ultrafast supercomputer to simulate nuke explosion ABS CBN News, Philippines
Iran says arrested atomic spies serving Israel, U.S. Reuters
Alliant unit says to sell stake in nuclear plant Reuters
Feature-Ultrafast US supercomputer to simulate nuke explosion Reuters

December 22  
Alliant unit says to sell stake in nuclear plant Reuters
Kalam justifies India's nuclear programme The Hindu
Living in the Dead Zone New York Times
Over 10 nuclear spies arrested in Iran since March Xinhua News
Exelon expects nuclear turnaround Chicago Tribune
State tells military to clean up mess at Camp Edwards Boston Globe
Iran says arrested atomic spies serving Israel, U.S. Reuters
20 centrifuges to top EU agenda: Iran negotiator IranMania
Iran producing uranium but not violating pledge IranMania
Security Drill at Weapons Plant Raises Safety Questions New York Times
S Korea appeals for patience towards Pyongyang Financial Times, UK
Russia, US note importance of Korean peninsula nuclear free status ITAR-TASS, Russia

December 21  
Key Energy Report Scant on Renewables RenewableEnergyAccess.com, NH
Ukraine to pay debt for Russian nuclear fuel in December Itar-Tass
Damaged pipes of Novovoronezh reactor roof removed Itar-Tass
Iran readies uranium for nuke enrichment - diplomats Reuters
U.S. Seeking Talks with Iran - Iran Official Reuters
Ontario Brighton Beach power plant back Reuters
Bush Says Iraqis Aren't Yet Able to Quell Rebels Wilmington Morning Star, NC
Bush sticks by diplomacy on Iran, N.Korea IranMania News, Iran
china: Growing clout next year after successful 2004 Monday Morning, Lebanon
Americans affected by Iraqi bombings San Mateo Daily Journal, CA
South Korean minister in China for N Korea talks ABC Online, Australia
North Korea Criticizes Japan's New Defense Policy as Aggressive Bloomberg
Japan PM seeks N.Korea response on abductees-Kyodo Reuters AlertNet, UK

December 20  
A year of living dangerously Financial Times, UK
Australian firm launches uranium project in Malawi: report ABC
USEC Looks for New Leadership Washington Post
Road to hydrogen cars may not be so clean San Francisco Chronicle
China to be leader in nuclear energy: US Energy Secretary Xinhua
North Korea asks Japan to return ashes Washington Times, DC
NORTH KOREA: Threatens to increase 'deterrent force' to counter US The Union Leader, NH
Old menace awakening Washington Times, DC
Sri Lankan makes bid for UN chief Washington Times, DC

December 19  
NKorea threatens to increase deterrent force if US stance persists ITAR-TASS, Russia
North Korea Denounces US for Acting as Human Rights Judge Bloomberg
Backward in China Washington Post, DC
S Korean minister to visit China Washington Times, DC
China urged to lean harder on N Korea Taipei Times, Taiwan
China grows in superpower status Taipei Times, Taiwan
Cuban missile crisis not the only close call with doomsday Salt Lake Tribune
Opinion Focus: Another Cold War? Washington Post

December 18  
Japan Says Time Running Out on N. Korea Sanctions Reuters, NY
Italy to send nuclear waste abroad for disposal Xinhua News
Biggest Utility in New Jersey Seen as Target of Acquisition New York Times
Report: U.S. Not Aiming to Topple N.Korean Regime Reuters
Report: US Not Aiming to Topple N.Korean Regime Reuters, NY
Powell looks to future, saying 'doors will open' MSNBC
Japan, S Korea discuss best way to teach history Japan Today, Japan
Japan Delays Sanctioning North Korea Guardian
Japan and South Korea Hold Talks Guardian

December 17  
Foxes in Iran's Henhouse New York Times
Court orders JNC to give info on candidate sites for nuke waste Japan Today
U.S. might consider talks without North Korea Reuters
Japanese sanctions are `likely option' Taipei Times, Taiwan
Iranian nuclear ambitions worry Gulf Arab states Financial Times, UK
Air Board's Chief to Run State EPA Los Angeles Times
TEPCO to shut remaining Fukushima-Daiichi unit Reuters
U.S. says China to lead way in nuclear energy Reuters
South Korea, Japan urge North to resume nuclear talks Reuters
Putin, Khristenko discuss nuclear energy development issues Itar-Tass
Bush reaffirms U.S. missile defense plans Reuters
President Launches Nuclear Reactor Moscow Times
S Korea, Japan urge North to resume nuclear talks ABC Online, Australia
S.Korea,Japan Urge North to Resume Nuclear Talks Reuters, NY
Where is that darn uranium? San Francisco Chronicle, CA
S.Korea, Japan Urge North to Resume Nuclear Talks ABC News
Japan, South Korea Want Nuclear Talks With N. Korea Soon Bloomberg
US: China to Lead Way in Nuclear Energy Reuters, NY
Editorial: The Naked Shield New York Times

December 16  
S.Korea and Japan Keep Up Summit Shuttle on North ABC News
Libya's Leader Says His Pledge on Weapons Re-elected Bush New York Times, NY
US wants Japan to take Iran as seriously as it does N Korea Japan Today, Japan
India's Nuclear Options New York Times
Iran and Europeans Open a New Round of Negotiations New York Times
Putin urges to protect atomic energy from criminals Itar-Tass
Nuke Whistle-Blower Named Scottish Rector Guardian
U.S. Presses for New Director of the U.N.'s Atomic Agency New York Times
China urged not to forget poorer neighbours Reuters, UK
Machimura Says Japan to Decide on N. Korea Sanctions Next Week Bloomberg
Iran Tells Russia to Expand Nuclear Ties Reuters
Minister Says Iran Is Open to U.S. Talks New York Times
Indian FM Natwar sparks controversy with Korea nuclear interview AFP

December 15  
US Envoy Keeps N. Korea Talks Idea Open Bradenton Herald, FL
N. Korea warns Japan against sanctions Washington Times, DC
U.S. missile defense test fails Reuters
Missile defence shield test fails BBC News
Australia Minister Doesn't Want IAEA Post Guardian
'Nuclear dumpsite' plan attacked BBC News
Bohunice wants payment for nuclear plant crash Slovak Spectator
Iran unconcerned about ElBaradei's fate at IAEA Reuters
Minister Says Iran Is Open to U.S. Talks New York Times
US rejects bilateral talks with Iran on its nuke program Itar-Tass
US ambassador denies reports of Iran invasion plans Interfax, Russia
N Korea Warns Japan on Sanctions Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey
Cheers, and Concern, for New Climate Pact New York Times
North Korea Warns Japan Against Imposing Sanctions (Update7) Bloomberg
Concern over Iran's nuclear technology Financial Times
Blueprint for a Better United Nations Washington Post, DC
N.Korea: Japan sanction is war declaration Washington Times, DC
PM announces port security plan ABC Online, Australia
S Korea opposes economic sanctions on N Korea Japan Today, Japan
Japan downplays N Korean criticism in ashes dispute Japan Today, Japan
N.Korea: Japan Sanctions Would Be War Declaration ABC News
Return to Nuclear Talks Tricky, N.Korea Daily Says Reuters

December 14  
IAEA Leader's Phone Tapped  Washington Post
NKorea warns sanctions tantamount to declaration of war ITAR-TASS, Russia
Vulnerable Russian nukes USA Today, VA
Embassy Row Washington Times, DC
How UN nuclear watchdog fell out with US Financial Times, UK
Iran May Negotiate With U.S. Over Nukes Guardian
Pakistan Says Nuke Talks with India 'Constructive' Reuters
Japan's war burden Financial Times, UK
UK to keep foreign nuclear waste Guardian, UK
North Korea accuses Japan of doctoring DNA analysis of alleged ... San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Physicist Lauriston S. Taylor Dies; Leader in the Science of Radiation Washington Post
U.S. Presses for New Director of the U.N.'s Atomic Agency New York Times
S Asia rivals hold nuclear talks BBC News
Iran and Europeans Open a New Round of Negotiations New York Times
DPRK to return to six-way talks if US restores consultations base ITAR-TASS, Russia
North Korea Weighs Nuclear Talks Pullout Guardian
EU, Iran Launch Next Phase in Nuke Talks Guardian
China aims to quadruple nuclear power Reuters
Iran Open to U.S. Involvement in Nuclear Talks - Minister Reuters

December 13  
North Korea says rethinking participation in six-nation talks over ... San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Foxes in Iran's Henhouse New York Times
Iran says nuclear future up to EU Xinhua News
Bush Names Treasury's No. 2 to Head Energy Los Angeles Times
Exelon's Ill. Dresden nukes both ramp up power Reuters
Giving the Gift of War Mother Jones
Elbaradei: Arab-Israel Peace Key to WMD-Free Mideast Reuters
North Korea says reconsidering place at nuclear talks Reuters
India's Nuclear Options New York Times
FPL's Fla. Turkey Point 3 nuke back at full power Reuters
Japan pressured to impose sanctions on North Korea ABC Online, Australia
December 12 in History Viet Nam News, Vietnam
North Korea blasts US over 'propaganda' Washington Times, DC
Minister urges Batswana not to be derailed by uninformed ... Republic of Botswana, Botswana
Book Review: 'The Persian Puzzle': Misjudging Iran New York Times
Iran urges EU to honor nuclear deal Xinhua News
Russia Policy Under Review Los Angeles Times
Iran, EU to Begin Nuclear Talks Guardian
N Korea lashes out at US 'smears' BBC News, UK

December 12  
Losses rise at British Energy after nuclear shutdowns Financial Times
N.Korea Says Reconsidering Place at Nuclear Talks Reuters, NY
Iran's deterrent Financial Times, UK
Japan restocks armoury of words as pacifist constitution takes the ... Financial Times, UK
Dominion's Surry Station Likely To Get Fuel Storage Permit WAVY
U.S. taps ElBaradei's phone in bid to oust him--report Reuters
U.S. Steps Up Pressure for IAEA Chief's Departure Reuters
Iran refuses to give up nuclear research - diplomats Reuters
US Steps Up Pressure for IAEA Chief's Departure Reuters, NY
US 'should be positive' on UN reform proposals Financial Times, UK
Restarting a Reactor With a Flawed Part New York Times
State is open to radioactive terror attack, critics charge San Francisco Chronicle
Japan's Chugoku finds holes in reactor pipe - Kyodo Reuters
No Peace Until S.Korea Explains Atomic Tests-North Reuters
Saddam's Illicit Trade No Secret to U.S. Guardian
Book Review: 'The Persian Puzzle': Misjudging Iran New York Times
Whitewashing Iran Washington Times
Iran Refuses to Give Up Nuclear Research-Diplomats ABC News
Five questions for Marianne Williamson San Francisco Chronicle, CA
China, a new player for peace New York Newsday, NY
Iran-EU to resume N-talks under new suspicion IranMania News, Iran
No Peace Until S.Korea Answers Atomic Tests - North ABC News
Deployment generates interest, little opposition Washington Times, DC

December 11  
UN concern over Iran's N-technology Financial Times
Restarting a Reactor With a Flawed Part New York Times
US and Europe Are at Odds, Again New York Times, NY
The US vs. a Nuclear Iran New York Times, NY
Iran, Russia working out technical details of Bushehr plant ... Xinhua, China
More flights between Tokyo and Seoul Washington Times, DC
Experts rebel over US stance on N Korea The Guardian
Pak says no to IAEA interrogation of AQ Khan Webindia123, India
New stealth spy satellite debated on Hill MSNBC
China 'Deeply Concerned' at Japan's Defense Move ABC News
Washington exaggerated intelligence on North Korea's uranium ... China Post, Taiwan
New Stealth Spy Satellite Debated on Hill Washington Post, DC
Two more Russian nuclear sites secured Washington Times
Concerns overruled on N.M. nuclear plant Washington Times
Update 1-Pa. Three Mile Island 1 nuke back at full power Reuters
U.S. Says Talks N. Korea Not Imminent Guardian
U.S. said showing new flexibility in N.Korea talks Reuters
Nuclear options The Guardian
Expert: US distorted N. Korea evidence MSNBC
Bush Surprises Energy Industry with DOE Nominee Reuters

December 10  
US Said Showing New Flexibility in N.Korea Talks ABC News
Norway storing radioactive waste in garage Washington Times, DC
Atomic attractions Financial Times
Strain begins to show as Iraq stretches military thin Yahoo News
Report on Energy Impasse, With Some Improbable Views New York Times
North Korea Said to Expand Arms Program New York Times
Polluted Nevada Mine Worries Residents Guardian
APS Ariz. Palo Verde 3 nuke up to 70 pct power Reuters
Lords attack failures on radioactive waste Financial Times
Court adjourns uranium claim case BBC News
British Energy's woes continuing BBC News
British Energy H1 loss balloons to 234 mln stg Reuters
British Energy slips 234m into the red London Times
British Energy sees half-yearly losses triple Yahoo! News
Russian nuclear forces to be kept at containment ability level Itar-Tass
Russia weapons of mass destruction under special control Itar-Tass
IAEA head warns of Iran's nuke program Washington Times
Japanese defence plan signals end to pacifism The Globe and Mail (subscription), Canada
Bush's Arms Intelligence Panel Works in Secret New York Times
Arms Inspectors Said to Seek Access to Sites in Iran New York Times
Japan reverses military policy to face new threats ISN, Switzerland
Japan Lawmakers Urge North Korea Sanctions ABC News
Pacifist Japan boosts 'self-defence' measures Guardian, UK
Evidence on Cold Fusion Remains Inconclusive, New Review Finds New York Times
U.N. Report Urges Big Changes; Security Council Would Expand New York Times
N. Korea May Seek Disarmament Incentives Guardian
Iran Says It Will Suspend but Not End Its Uranium Program New York Times
Ireland to inspect nuclear plant BBC News
Bush Surprises Energy Industry

December 09  
UN concern over Iran's N-technology Financial Times, UK
Pakistan to let IAEA question Khan Financial Times, UK
'Reid of hope' arrives Washington Times
Stanford Lecturer Is Elected to Head State Coastal Commission Los Angeles Times
DTE Mich. Fermi 2 nuke back at full power Reuters
Nuclear plant sirens defended Asbury Park Press
If Bush Really Wants a Legacy Los Angeles Times
Nuclear chocolate scare revealed BBC News
Officer Alleges CIA Retaliation Washington Post
Rumsfeld Visits India, Delhi Frets on Arms Sales Wired News
Analysis: Rumsfeld's visit aims to strengthen ties with India Xinhua, China
Japan Extends Its Military Presence in Iraq Washington Post, DC
US intelligence reform isn'ta spectator sport Seattle Times, WA
N. Korea head purges key official Boston Globe, MA
S. Korean President Visits Iraq Troops Guardian
Powell urges close eye on Iranian nuclear activities AFP

December 08  
Panel urges US to sweeten nuclear deal for N.Korea Reuters AlertNet, UK
US daily flays Bush for praising Mush Times of India, India
Analysis: Roh in Iraq for role in N.Korea Washington Times, DC
America must lead by example Japan Times
Report on Energy Impasse, With Some Improbable Views New York Times
Nuts and Bolts of Bill Washington Post
China, EU agree to enhance cooperation on nonproliferation, arms ... Xinhua, China
EU Urges China to Improve Human Rights Amid Debate on Arms Ban Bloomberg
Japan Protests to N.Korea Over Fake Evidence ABC News
US Wants N.Korea Talks to Resume Very Quickly ABC News
India should do 'homework': Russia The Hindu, India
An Impotent Fatalism New York Sun (subscription), NY
The Pakistani Bomb New York Sun (subscription), NY
Japan May Halt N. Korea Food Aid After Remains Prove False Bloomberg
EU, Iran to launch nuclear talks next week Reuters

December 07  
North Korea feared to have 6 nuclear bombs Washington Times, DC
EU, Iran to launch nuclear talks next week Reuters AlertNet, UK
China Meets US Envoy, Aims to Bring North Korea Back to Talks Bloomberg
Russian envoy sees Korea nuclear talks in late Jan Reuters
Yucca Incentive: Deadline passes; bonus in limbo Las Vegas Review-Journal
Congress blocks administrations mini-nukes, bunker buster Vermont Guardian
Robert Scheer: Pakistan and the True WMD Threat Los Angeles Times
UPI NewsTrack TopNews Washington Times, DC

December 06  
Iran Says It's Not Obliged to Give Inspectors Access to Military Sites CNS News
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Is It Time for a Multilateral Approach? Arms Control Today
Missile Defense Still on Hold Arms Control Today
Iran, Still Defiant TIME
EU, China to sign several agreements, including one on nuclear ... Payvand, Iran
How Los Alamos is driving the development of new nuclear weapons ZNet, MA
Iran Hints It Sped Up Enriching Uranium as a Ploy New York Times
State's Nuclear Future on the Line Los Angeles Times
Nuclear Inspectors Return to South Korea Guardian
Russia Offers to Help Turkey with Nuclear Energy Zaman
North Korea has expanded arms program, expert believes San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Musharraf favors balance of military power with India India Express, India
Russia: Korea nuke talks in late Jan. China Daily, China
French soldier seizes depot, threatens explosion Seattle Times, WA
Iran's Nuclear Power Play AlterNet, CA
Russian Envoy Sees Korea Nuclear Talks in Late Jan Reuters, NY
Japan Cautious Over N. Korea Sanctions Guardian
UN nuclear chief says his agency has access it needs in Iran Yahoo! News

December 05  
Facing Iran Washington Post, DC
EU nuclear deal suits US as well as Iran, says Jane's editor NetNative
UN nuclear chief angrily denies charges of collaboration with Iran Turkish Press
Unhelpful China Washington Post, DC
Bush's Iraq Intelligence Panel Works in Secret New York Times, NY
North Korea Said to Expand Arms Program New York Times, NY
Musharraf: Iraq war has made world 'less safe' CNN, GA
Iran urges EU to honor nuclear deal Xinhua News
Bin Laden trail is cold, Musharraf admits Guardian, UK
Iran to cooperate with UN nuclear watchdog over military sites Xinhua, China
Japan to guard coast against North Korea ABC Asia Pacific, Asia
North Korea Isn't on Verge of Collapse, South Korea's Roh Says Bloomberg
Pyongyang awaits end to 'hostile' policy Washington Times, DC

December 04  
N Korea boycotts nuclear talks Taipei Times, Taiwan
Reborn: nuclear energy prepares for a second chance The Independent
Bush sets out plan to dismantle 30 years of environmental laws The Independent
French atomic lawsuit The Scientist
Iran Reasserts Its Right to Enrich Uranium as Standoff Persists New York Times
Official suggests IAEA join N. Korea talks Washington Times, DC
When a Virtual Bomb May Be Better Than the Real Thing New York Times, NY
Bush praises Pakistan's role in terror war despite failure to find ... CBC News, Canada
Prez Praises Pakistan Re: Osama CBS News
Letter from a GI in Falluja: ZNet, MA
Bush, Musharraf to discuss alliance, bin Laden MSNBC
Bush, Musharraf to discuss al-Qaeda, India CNN International, GA
DPRK expects change in US policy before resuming talks Xinhua News
U.S., Allies in Flurry of Nuclear Talks Guardian
North Korea says met U.S. officials, no nuclear progress Reuters
US, allies in flurry of N. Korean diplomacy MSNBC
North Korea blames US for stalled talks Washington Times, DC
US, Allies in Flurry of Nukes Talks Guardian, UK
N.Korea Says Met US Officials, No Nuclear Progress ABC News

December 03  
Iran bought metal useable in atomic bombs-diplomats Reuters
Iran's nuclear quest Washington Times, DC
Brussels to probe nuclear authority Financial Times
Russian Bombers 'Will Strike Terrorists Abroad' The Scotsman, UK
What's Next For Yucca Mountain MSNBC
Iran bought metal useable in atomic bombs - diplomats Reuters
U.S., Iran join in rare Gulf security conference Reuters
Powell Says U.S. Can't Hunt Iran Nukes in Caves Reuters
Powell Says US Can't Hunt Iran Nukes in Caves ABC News
'Uranium' claims man is to sue BBC News
Russia says it may hit terrorists beyond borders MSNBC
N.Korea Says US 'Red Line' Is Trigger for War Reuters, NY
Rumsfeld warns Iran making 'a lot of mistakes' IranMania News, Iran
Bush administration suspects Iran of developing ICBM WANE, IN
Iran said to sharpen nuclear program Boston Globe, MA
Japan overhauling its defence Reuters, UK

December 02  
Nuclear Waste Storage Facility to be Rehabilitated RIA Novosti
UN needs more power to find any Iran nukes -envoys Reuters AlertNet, UK
Evidence on Cold Fusion Remains Inconclusive, New Review Finds New York Times
Japan says North Korea averse to early nuclear talks Reuters
Cracked reactors may force closure of nuclear plants The Guardian
Arms Inspectors Said to Seek Access to Sites in Iran New York Times
Russia's Putin to rebuild old bridges with India Reuters AlertNet, UK
Increasing the Nuclear Threat Washington Post, DC
UN Reform Sought to Tackle Global Threats Guardian
Anxiety increases over Iranian nuclear program Boston Globe, MA
Why Iran wants its own nuclear deterrent Christian Science Monitor
Inspectors seek access to secret Iran sites New York Times
Iran nabs another nuclear 'spy': reports AFP
South Korea's Roh urges dialogue, not force, to solve nuclear standoff AFP

December 01  
Ridge's Record: Color Alerts and Mixed Security Reviews New York Times
UN Releases Major Report on Reform, Global Threats Reuters
One More Round on Iran's Nukes New York Times
Iran Says It Will Suspend but Not End Its Uranium Program New York Times
N.Korea: South's nuke is more urgent Washington Times, DC
IAEA ruling on S Korea disgusts North ABC Online, Australia
UN to urge global action as spread of nuclear weapons threatens to ... Financial Times, UK
US says Iran enriching freeze 'not the final step' IranMania News, Iran
Justice Dept. wants Hanford initiative overturned Seattle Times, WA
IAEA Agrees on Plan to Police Iran Nukes Guardian
Bush Says Iran Must Go Beyond Nuclear Suspension Reuters
White House Awaits Proof on Iran Promises Guardian
Bush Takes Conciliatory Tone on Iran Guardian

November 30  
Tehran calls deal on uranium a win Washington Times, DC
UN considers "preventive" war Reuters, UK
UN Report Urges Big Changes; Security Council Would Expand New York Times, NY
Iran Boasts of Victory Over U.S. on Nuclear Case Reuters
Asia-Pacific nations needed for WMD interception Reuters
North Korea sees 6-party talks as necessary, important Reuters
Iran Says Nuclear Freeze Won't Last Long Reuters
Iraq's Neighbors Prepare to Meet in Iran Guardian
Iran hails UN nuclear 'victory' BBC News
Board Accepts Nuclear Vow by Iranians New York Times
Nuclear Agency Praises Iran Washington Post
US gaze rests on Iran ABC Online, Australia
Agency OK's plan to monitor Iran's nuclear programs Boston Globe, MA
Australia urges action on weapons BBC News, UK
Iran Says It Will Stop Uranium Enrichment Guardian
Bush Says Iran Must Go Beyond Nuclear Suspension Reuters

November 29  
Uranium enters spotlight in Australia WMC battle Reuters
China, Japan, South Korea vow cooperation over North Korea Reuters
IAEA Says Iran Enrichment Suspension Now Complete Reuters
Iran Backs Away From a Demand on A-Bomb Fuel New York Times
Iran nuclear freeze 'is complete' BBC News
General says US military MSNBC
Pakistan tests nuke-capable missile Chicago Sun Times, IL
Hydrogen Production Method Could Bolster Fuel Supplies New York Times
Iran and Europe Negotiate to Try to Save Nuclear Agreement New York Times
Pakistan Test-Fires Missile New York Times, NY
Iran Pledges Again to Halt All Nuke Enrichment Work Reuters

November 28  
Pakistan test fires new version of missile MSNBC
S Korea escapes UN referral over N-plan Financial Times, UK
Iran says deal with Europe is close over nuclear programme Financial Times, UK
Iran Pledges Again to Halt All Nuke Enrichment Work ABC News
IAEA to send another team to S. Korea Washington Times, DC
Iran Makes Key Nuclear Concession in EU Talks ABC News
Iran Says It Will Stop Uranium Enrichment ABC News
Want to Stop the Nukes? Make Nice Los Angeles Times
Iran Reasserts Its Right to Enrich Uranium as Standoff Persists New York Times
Sharon: IAEA not doing enough on Iran nuclear plan Reuters
Iran stands by nuclear centrifuge research work Reuters

November 27  
Iranians Refuse to Terminate Nuclear Plans New York Times
China, Japan, South Korea want North Korea talks this year Reuters
EU warns Iran to agree nuclear deal by Monday Reuters
Iran Revives Fresh Questions Over Nuclear Deal Reuters
Japan, China, S Korea aim at early 6-way talks on N Korea Japan Today, Japan
Pakistan downplays report on nuclear leaks to Iran, Libya USA Today, VA
S. Korea hopes to restart nuclear talks Washington Times, DC
Faulty security reported at Russian nuclear power plants Bellona
U.S. Lacks Reliable Data on Iran Arms Los Angeles Times
Iran and Europe Negotiate to Try to Save Nuclear Agreement New York Times
South Korea says hopes for North nuclear talks in Dec. Reuters
Russia lacks raw material for Bulava missiles production Bellona
Iranians Retain Plutonium Plan in Nuclear Deal New York Times
Pakistan downplays CIA report on leaks of nuclear technology to ... USA Today, VA
Iran backs down on uranium demand Boston Globe, MA
EU gets tough on fusion reactor BBC News
Iran says fully committed to nuke enrichment freeze Reuters
Iran Fails to Fulfill Nuclear Pledge Los Angeles Times
S Korea welcomes IAEA ruling on atomic experiments ABC Online, Australia

November 26  
CIA report cites N. Korean proliferation threat Washington Times, DC
Radiation source found and sealed China Daily
The Russian nuclear fleet might disappear in 10 years Bellona
Iran and Europe Negotiate to Try to Save Nuclear Agreement New York Times, NY
Iran, European negotiators close to compromise on nuclear program CBC News, Canada
N. Korean reactor project frozen CNN International, GA
China to test Japan-US ties Japan Today, Japan
Iran Seeks Gov't OK to Stop Nuke Program ABC News
EU Stands Firm on Nuclear Freeze, Iran Backs Down ABC News
Diplomats Say Iran Uranium Deal Salvaged ABC News
Dispute over Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment resolved ... CBC News, Canada
Iranians Refuse to Terminate Nuclear Plans New York Times
Stand-off over Iran's N-program set to continue IranMania
Iran says it has honored enrichment suspension IranMania
Iran nuclear dispute headed to 'normalisation' IranMania
Russian foreign minister chides West MSNBC
Meeting on N.Korea Nuclear Talks Set for Dec. -Report ABC News
Iran vows to honor nuclear pledge CNN International, GA
Iran Says Fully Committed to Nuke Enrichment Freeze ABC News
UN nuclear group discusses Iran, South Korea USA Today, VA
EU gets tough on fusion reactor BBC News, UK
US hawks sharpen talons as Iran accord falters Financial Times, UK
Fire Knocks Out Equipment at a Nuclear Fuel Plant in Kentucky New York Times
Iranians Retain Plutonium Plan in Nuclear Deal New York Times

November 25  
Engage Iran Washington Post, DC
Iran Seeks Limited Nuclear Program Washington Post, DC
N.Korea, US to Discuss Six-Way Talks in Dec: Nikkei ABC News
Fire Slows Down Uranium Plant in Kentucky New York Times
Iran demands exemptions from nuclear agreement USA Today, VA
Fire Knocks Out Equipment at a Nuclear Fuel Plant in Kentucky New York Times
IAEA Agrees on Plan to Inspect Brazil Uranium Plant Reuters
North Korea wants urgent atom talks, U.N. tells Yonhap Reuters
Radiation levels 'negligible' BBC News
EU, Iran clash over terms of nuclear freeze Reuters
China says Iran N-drive should not go to UNSC IranMania
Rethinking the nuclear option CNN, GA
Iran seeks nuclear freeze opt-outs CNN, GA
North Korea looking for signal from US on talks: UN ABC Online, Australia
Iran, EU clash over nuclear freeze CNN International, GA
Iran appears to keep agreement Los Angeles Daily News, CA
C.I.A. Says Pakistani Network Aided Iran's Nuclear Program New York Times
S.Korea to Escape UN Council Report for Atom Work Reuters
Iran rules out complete nuclear dismantling Reuters

November 24  
Summary of nuclear standoff with Iran Reuters AlertNet, UK
North Korea sends positive message on atom talks - U.N. Reuters
China stresses N Korea 'stable' BBC News
C.I.A. Says Pakistanis Gave Iran Nuclear Aid New York Times
Iran Wants to Amend Nuke Freeze, EU Says No Reuters
CIA: Pakistan helped Iran with nukes Washington Times, DC
Iran no meddling in Iraqi polls, no ties with US IranMania News, Iran
S.Korea to Escape UN Council Report for Atom Work ABC News
Nuclear Weapons Money Is Cut From Spending Bill New York Times
Iran sought nuclear weapon technology, CIA says Boston Globe, MA
CIA says Iran, Qaeda pursued nuclear weapons Reuters
US diplomacy needed on Iran nuclear crisis Boston Globe, MA

November 23  
SECURITY SNAG PBS
Bush Wants Verification of Iranian Nuclear Program AINA, CA
Positive outcome for Russia at APEC Pravda, Russia
Nuclear Weapons Money Is Cut From Spending Bill New York Times
Iran objects to wording in nuclear resolution-UK Reuters
U.N. Official Says Iranians Seem to Curb Atom Activity New York Times
Industrial Park Hostage to US-N.Korea Ties ABC News
Experts Say N.Korea's Kim Not Losing His Grip Reuters, NY
Pakistan blocks quizzing of AQ Khan Washington Times, DC
Bush Says Iran Speeds Output of A-Bomb Fuel New York Times
N.Korea Criticism Reports Don't Mean Kim Weaker Yet Reuters, NY
N. Korea wants inducement to go to nuke talks Reuters, UK
N.Korea Committed to Nuclear Talks - UN Official Reuters

November 22  
Iran halts uranium enrichment programme New Scientist, UK
Feinstein: No nukes in new spending bill Washington Times, DC
EU 3 circulate Iran draft calling for notification Reuters AlertNet, UK
Experts fear nuke genie's out of bottle -- Arms technology spreading beyond Iran, North Korea San Francisco Chronicle
Bush targets nuclear ambitions BBC News
Interview-S.Korea says North should seize summit momentum Reuters
Fusion power faces big crunch The Guardian
Iran Halts Key Nuclear Work to Avoid UN Sanctions Reuters
IAEA confirms Iran suspends uranium enrichment Reuters
Iran to halt nuclear enrichment BBC News
Q&A: Iran's nuclear programme The Guardian
N.Korea Committed to Nuclear Talks - UN Official Reuters, NY
Experts fear nuke genie's out of bottle San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Q&A: Iran's nuclear stand-off BBC News, UK
Iran uranium suspension a 'step in right direction' The Times, UK
Iran says it will meet nuclear deadline Financial Times, UK
Pacific Rim leaders vow antiterror efforts Boston Globe, MA
Iran Says Will Meet EU Nuke Deadline on Monday Reuters
Bush Says Iran Speeds Output of A-Bomb Fuel New York Times

November 21  
Scare Is Over, and Siberia Won't Glow in the Dark New York Times, NY
South Korea Weighs Allowing Once-Taboo Support for the North Washington Post, DC
Bush Sets Sights on Alliances Washington Post, DC
Iran says it will meet nuke deadline Reuters, UK
Bush warns N Korea at Apec summit BBC News
Aust nuclear rod shipment heads for France ABC
Editorial: Groundhog Day New York Times
Iran Says Will Meet EU Nuke Deadline on Monday Reuters, NY
S. Korea struggles to prove innocence Washington Times, DC
Bush hijacks summit with 'end nuclear plans' call The Times, UK
Bush ups ante on Iran, N Korea Indian Express, India
Apec pushes for free trade boost BBC News, UK
S.Korea Says North Should Seize Summit Momentum Reuters, NY
Uniting Against Iran, NKor Nukes CBS News
A 'Good-Cop, Bad-Cop' Approach on Iran New York Times
Bush turns up heat on Iran, North Korea San Francisco Chronicle, CA
N Korea 'must halt weapon dreams' BBC News, UK
Bush seeks unity on Iran, North Korea Boston Globe, MA
Talks on NKorean nuclear problem expected by year's end ITAR-TASS, Russia
Bush touts allied unity on nukes Washington Times, DC

November 20  
An attack on an American city by terrorists armed with a small ... San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Iran Denies Having Secret Nuclear Plan New York Times
Bush Warns Iran After Uranium Processing Reports Reuters
Pentagon turns heat up on Iran Guardian, UK
Summary Box: Iran, North Korea top concerns at Asia-Pacific summit San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Bush Says New Asian Solidarity on North Korea Reuters, NY
Bush, Hu agree to seek peaceful end to N Korea's nuke issue Japan Today, Japan
Bush Seeks Support on N. Korea, Iran ABC News