Washington (AFP) Sept 15, 2011 - Today's nuclear reactors are much safer than the Japanese plant damaged in this year's earthquake and tsunami, a US expert said Thursday, citing dramatic improvements that could prevent similar disasters.
Bangkok (AFP) Sept 3, 2007 - Thailand is seeking some 200 nuclear experts as the kingdom aims to build its first atomic power plant over the next decade in a bid to cope with a looming power shortage, the prime minister said Monday.
Berlin (AFP) Sept 18, 2010 - Tens of thousands demonstrated in Berlin Saturday against the government's proposal to extend the life of Germany's nuclear power plants for another decade or more.
Tehran (AFP) Sept 26, 2025 - Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion deal to build nuclear power plants in the Islamic republic, Iranian state media reported Friday, just hours ahead of the likely return of sweeping UN sanctions on Iran.
Stockholm (AFP) Sept 27, 2024 - Sweden will begin construction on a new nuclear reactor before the country's next legislative election in 2026, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in an interview published on Friday.
Stockholm (AFP) Sept 13, 2022 - A damaged Swedish nuclear reactor that will be offline longer than expected has increased the risk of power shortages and cuts this winter, the national electricity grid operator warned on Tuesday.
Colmar, France (AFP) Sept 04, 2014 - A French court Thursday slapped two-month suspended prison sentences on 55 Greenpeace activists who launched an audacious break-in at France's oldest nuclear power plant to highlight weaknesses at atomic installations.
Washington (AFP) Sept 30, 2008 - The US State Department voiced hope Tuesday that a civilian nuclear pact with India will clear the last legislative hurdle here, saying it has strong bipartisan support.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 13, 2013 - Vapour has begun rising again from a reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, more than two-and-a-half years after its core melted down, the site's Japanese operator said Friday.
Madrid (AFP) Sept 6, 2012 - Spain's oldest nuclear plant, known as the 'sister' to Japan's disaster-struck Fukushima plant, is to be closed in July 2013 after 42 years in service, the operator said Thursday.
Seoul (AFP) Sept 12, 2024 - South Korea approved the construction of two nuclear reactors on its east coast Thursday, reversing a previous administration's anti-nuclear policy as Seoul now works to expand its atomic energy capabilities.
Johannesburg (AFP) Sept 23, 2014 - South Africa's government on Tuesday said it had not yet awarded Russia a deal worth as much as $50 billion to develop eight nuclear reactors, saying the countries had merely signed a cooperation agreement.
Vienna (AFP) Sept 11, 2007 - South Africa said Tuesday that its recent conviction of a German involved in a global nuclear technology smuggling ring was a breakthrough that will help further efforts to stop proliferation.
Johannesburg (AFP) Sept 17, 2010 - South Africa is shelving the development of a cutting-edge nuclear reactor after the programme failed to find private investors or customers abroad, the government said Friday.
Moscow (AFP) Sept 22, 2014 - Russia's atomic energy agency said Monday it will provide up to eight nuclear reactors to South Africa by 2023 in a $50 billion strategic partnership between the two countries.
Bratislava (AFP) Sept 10, 2008 - Slovakia is seeking friendly and mutually favourable economic cooperation with Russia, notably in nuclear energy, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Wednesday after meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin.
