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November 11, 2010
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Nuclear waste battle shows German feelings run deep
Gorleben, Germany (AFP) Nov 9, 2010
German activists claimed victory Tuesday after huge delays to a radioactive waste convoy that showed the depth of unease over nuclear power as Berlin moves to keep its reactors for longer. "(The shipment) may have arrived but the government is further than ever from its aim of getting people in Germany to accept nuclear power," Florian Kubitz from protest group Robin Wood said. "We are going to draw new strength from these protests and feel we have been supported by a broad and decisive movement ... read more

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Disagreements snag Turkey-S.Korea talks on nuclear plant
A possible deal with South Korea for the construction of a nuclear power plant in northern Turkey is being held up by disagreement on terms, a senior Turkish official was quoted as saying on Monday. ... more
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Russia, Qatar Sign Memorandum Of Cooperation On Peaceful Nuclear Use
Russia and Qatar signed on Tuesday a memorandum of cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The document was signed in Moscow by Nikolai Spasski, the deputy director of the Russian state-r ... more
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Violent protests in Germany slow nuclear waste train
Protests against a train carrying nuclear waste from France to Germany erupted in violence Sunday as police wielding batons charged activists trying to halt the cargo's progress. ... more
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Police in Germany try to free blocked nuclear waste train
German police Monday began dispersing activists who succeeded in peacefully blocking a train carrying nuclear waste from France to Germany after earlier protests erupted in violence. ... more
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Bulgarian nuclear reactor back online after repair: ministry
A reactor at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear plant was switched back online Friday after cracks in key reactor components last month forced urgent repairwork, the economy and energy ministry said. ... more
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Areva head says Mitsubishi Heavy might buy small stake
Japanese group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could buy 2.0 percent of French nuclear engineering group Areva, marking a "strong symbolic" move, head of Areva Anne Lauvergeon said on Friday. ... more
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Areva ready to give Chinese access to uranium mine: Elysee
French nuclear giant Areva is ready to open up to a Chinese partner the Imouraren uranium mine in northwestern Niger, which it partially owns, the French president's office said Thursday. ... more
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EU battles to lock down radioactive waste forever
Europe offered new plans Wednesday to lock away forever lethal radioactive waste, but the proposals attacking hopelessly inadequate disposal facilities drew a stinging rebuke from environmentalists. ... more
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NUKEWARS

Obama wants current Senate to pass Russia treaty
US President Barack Obama called Thursday on the Senate to approve a landmark nuclear weapons deal this year, before a newly elected crop of skeptical Republican legislators take office. ... more
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S.Korea may send troops to UAE over reactor contract
Seoul is considering sending about 150 soldiers to the United Arab Emirates to protect South Korean companies and workers who will be building nuclear power plants there, an official said Wednesday. ... more
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Greenpeace warns of gas at nuke waste site
Greenpeace has warned of potential gas explosions at a nuclear waste storage site in Germany. ... more
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How Much Longer Will World Reserves Of The Nuclear Fuel Uranium Last
As controversial as nuclear power is, with its still unresolved risks, waste storage problems and high capital costs, it currently meets about 14 percent of global electrical power demand through 43 ... more
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France to hawk nuclear power, planes during China visit
President Nicolas Sarkozy is to set out France's stall as a supplier of cutting edge nuclear and aviation technology this week as he hosts his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on a three-day state visit. ... more
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German nuclear activists say behind train chaos
German activists claimed responsibility Tuesday for causing major disruption on Berlin's public transport, as they stepped up their campaign against plans to postpone the abandonment of nuclear power. ... more
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Areva to announce major Chinese contracts: report
French nuclear energy giant Areva is expected to announce a number of major Chinese contracts during President Hu Jintao's state visit to France this week, Les Echos business daily reported. ... more
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Vietnam signs nuclear power deals
Vietnam signed nuclear power deals with Russia and Japan, leaders from the three countries said. ... more
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German MPs green light nuclear revival
After a rowdy parliamentary debate and a media-heavy publicity stunt by Greenpeace, German lawmakers approved the government's plan to extend the lifetime of nuclear power in Germany. ... more
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Russia hails Asia ties as it eyes nuclear projects
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday invited closer ties with Southeast Asia as Moscow positions itself for lucrative nuclear projects in the energy-hungry region. ... more
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Vietnam to give Japan deal for nuclear reactors: report
Hanoi has decided to give Japan contracts to build two nuclear reactors, a Japanese report said, while Russia is expected to sign a deal already announced for Vietnam's first nuclear energy plant. ... more
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Vietnam, Russia sign deal on first nuclear plant
Russia and Vietnam on Sunday signed a deal worth an estimated 5.6 billion dollars for the Southeast Asian country's first nuclear power plant as Moscow seeks greater influence in the region. ... more
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Bolivia plans nuclear plant with Iranian help
President Evo Morales confirmed Saturday that Bolivia plans to build a nuclear plant with Iran's help, stressing the facility would be for peaceful purposes. ... more
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Russia's Medvedev in Vietnam, nuclear deal in the offing
President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Vietnam Saturday for a visit that will see Russia sign a multi-billion-euro nuclear power plant deal with the former Soviet-era Communist ally. ... more
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Vietnam, Japan open 'historic page': Kan
Vietnam and Japan opened a "historic page" Sunday, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said, after agreements to cooperate on rare earth minerals and a nuclear power plant. ... more
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Russia to sign deal to build Vietnam's first nuclear plant
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will visit Hanoi this weekend to agree the construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant, a deal aimed at reviving ties with the Soviet-era ally, his aide said on Friday. ... more
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