Dealing With Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

The question for Washington, “what to do about Iran’s nuclear program?” is not a new one. But in recent weeks, another question has made things more complicated for the US. And that is, “what are the Israelis planning to do?”

Russia Rejects New Iran Sanctions

Russia has ruled out supporting fresh sanctions against Iran, despite a UN report that says Tehran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons.

Former UN Weapons Inspector On Iran Report

Marco Werman speaks with Hans Blix, former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to get his assessment of the agency’s report on Iran’s nuclear program.

Hawkish Talk In Israel About Iran

Iran has accused Israel and the US of preparing a military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities ahead of an IAEA report expected to be highly critical of Iranian intentions.

Fukushima vs. Chernobyl–Comparison less useful than ever

Nowhere near Chernobyl. Except sort of. But really, much, much less bad. Or… maybe worse. If your head’s hurting right now trying to keep track of official evaluations of the scale of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, well, get in line for the aspirin. If not yet the iodine pills [...]

Tech Podcast: Robotic limbs assist in Japan

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In this episode of our Technology Podcast, you’ll hear about some amazing new robotic technologies in Japan. Some are designed to help stroke victims walk again. Others are built to help the blind take walks. We’ll also tell you about mobile banking in Haiti, and Cuba’s own homegrown Wikipedia site. Download MP3 (29:54)

Hunting for illegal nuclear activities

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The World’s Gerry Hadden sits in with a class of 18 recruits in this year’s weapons inspector’s course conducted by the IAEA. He reports from Vienna. Download MP3

Slideshow : The little inspection gadgets

Training IAEA weapons inspectors

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A new group of potential U.N. nuclear inspectors has just begun its training course. They’re the folks commonly known as ‘Weapons Inspectors’ who visit nuclear facilities around the world and ensure nuclear technology and material is not channelled from good uses to bad. The World’s Gerry Hadden sat in on a few opening classes, at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s headquarters, in Vienna. (Photo: Gerry Hadden) Download MP3
Read about Gerry Hadden’s experience at the IAEA

North Korea’s strategic arsenal

North Korea says it will continue to co-operate with the United States on ending its nuclear program and agrees that stalled talks need to resume. The country’s foreign ministry said Pyongyang would work with Washington to “narrow remaining differences”. In June, the UN Security Council voted to impose tougher sanctions on communist North Korea, following a nuclear test carried by the North Koreans in defiance of previous UN resolutions.

Iran ‘concealed nuclear facility’

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Iran has been accused of concealing a second uranium enrichment plant in defiance of international calls for transparency over its nuclear plans. The US, UK and France demanded UN inspectors be given immediate access to the facility. Iran revealed the existence of the plant to the UN watchdog, saying it was not yet operational and would only be used for nuclear energy. Tehran has previously acknowledged it has one enrichment plant, at Natanz (pictured in AP photo). Katy Clark reports.

• BBC coverage
• Iran’s key nuclear sites
• Background Brief: Nuclear Standoff with Iran