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Time for a nuclear samba
Brazil has advanced a proposal to unblock the Iranian nuclear dossier that is in fact the common view among the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), the emerging geopolitical counter-power to United States hegemony.
China opposes any form of nuclear proliferation
"China firmly opposes any form of nuclear proliferation," and "it has fulfilled its international non-proliferation obligations in a highly responsible and constructive manner, and has taken active part in international non-proliferation efforts," Li Baodong, head of the Chinese delegation to the conference to review the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT), said here Tuesday.
Iran center stage at nuclear treaty conference
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seized center stage at the opening of a monthlong debate at the United Nations on how to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. But behind the scenes, UN Security Council powers were discussing ways to punish Iran for defying their demands that it curb nuclear activities that could be used to make bombs.
Asia and Pacific to get 3,000 MW solar power by 2012
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced an Asian solar energy initiative (ASEI) to generate some 3,000 megawatts of solar power over the next three years.
Iran rules out swapping nuclear fuel in Turkey
Iran will never accept swapping its low-enriched uranium (LEU) with nuclear fuel abroad, a senior adviser to the country’s top authority said on Friday, making clear Tehran’s continued defiance in a row with global powers.
Uzbek leaders complain about pollution amid water row
Iran will never accept swapping its low-enriched uranium (LEU) with nuclear fuel abroad, a senior adviser to the country’s top authority said on Friday, making clear Tehran’s continued defiance in a row with global powers.
Yerevan to Host May 18-19 Gathering of Experts in Nuclear Energy Security
Yerevan will host on May 18-19 a gathering of experts in nuclear energy security who will discuss Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant’s safe operation.
Geothermal energy summit in Bali
Indonesia is hosting what is being called the world's biggest Geothermal energy conference, with 80 countries attending.
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