Some other stories from the nuclear industry you may have missed:

Bloomberg: Pakistan Nuclear Scientist Obtained Parts in Japan, Kyodo Says
‘Abdul Qadeer Khan, a scientist regarded as the father of Pakistan's atomic program, said he obtained key components for nuclear enrichment when he visited Japan, Kyodo News reported.’

Worldwide Faith News: Government Spies on Taitung Church for Opposing Nuclear Waste
The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan’s aboriginal presbytery in Taitung city and county joined a movement opposing nuclear waste storage in Taitung. In recent days, church members have reported that Taitung county police department and Taitung investigation bureau have sent representatives to monitor church activities. Officers have repeatedly appeared during fellowship meetings, community gatherings and worship services.’

Tehran Times: Poland’s Tusk says France may help build nuclear power plant
‘Poland, which relies on coal for 93 percent of electricity, will probably seek French help to build its first nuclear power plant. ‘

Financial Times: EDF hopeful of windfall by extending life of its reactors
‘EDF is hoping to secure a multibillion-euro windfall by extending the lifecycle of its nuclear power stations. This could prove crucial to maintaining its top grade credit rating as it invests billlions in acquisitions and plant renewal.’

Contract Journal: Balfour Beatty no.2 McNaughton explains the firm's Areva JV
‘Balfour Beatty's new chief operating officer Andrew McNaughton has explained the thinking behind Balfour Beatty's announcement yesterday that it has formed a joint venture with one of these, Areva.’

The Straits Times: Nuclear power not ruled out
‘PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong does not rule out the possibility of Singapore having a nuclear power plant in the long term.’

SFGate: Activists to appeal nuke waste storage approval
‘An activist group has decided to appeal federal regulators' approval of a radioactive waste storage plan at the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant near San Luis Obispo.’

BBC: Powering Africa's future
‘For many people, solar energy is the most obvious route for a continent blessed with abundant sunshine. However, some countries are already heading in the nuclear direction.’

AFP: Doubt over NKorea talks as envoys gather in Beijing
‘North Korean nuclear talks envoys headed to Beijing on Sunday despite serious doubts over the latest disarmament meeting after Pyongyang said it would refuse to recognise Japan.’

Financial Times: Eskom cancels plans to build nuclear plant
‘In a big setback for the world’s renascent nuclear industry, South Africa’s publicly owned utility, Eskom, on Friday cancelled plans to build a new multi-billion dollar plant.’