Nuclear News: Setbacks in India’s nuclear power plans
Today's big stories from the nuclear industry:
UPI Asia: Setbacks in India’s nuclear power plans
‘It was touted as a deal that would change the global energy landscape, opening new vistas for global as well as Indian power companies. Yet just six months after the historic India-U.S. nuclear deal was signed, unshackling India’s nuclear power generation sector, analysts are predicting hurdles for the “huge opportunities” this sector was expected to open.’
Taiwan News: Taiwan energy debate to pit President Ma against nuclear power opponents
‘Taiwan will debate ending an eight- year ban on new nuclear reactors to help curb emissions from electricity generation, potentially pitting President Ma Ying- jeou against critics who say atomic power is too dangerous.’
UPI: Sweden wants in on India's nuclear
‘Sweden's ambassador to India, Lars-Olof Lindgren, is leading an industrial delegation to India to discuss nuclear risk management.’
Associated Press: NKorea says will boycott six-party nuclear talks
‘North Korea vowed Tuesday to restore nuclear facilities it has been disabling and boycott international talks on its atomic weapons program to protest the U.N. Security Council's condemnation of the country's rocket launch.’
Sky News: UN Punishes North Korea With Sanctions
‘The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea's missile tests and has said it will punish them with tougher sanctions.’
AFP: Iran tells EU official ready for nuclear talks
‘Iran on Monday said it is ready to talk with a group of six world powers over its nuclear programme, a move that could help resolve the deadlock over Tehran's controversial atomic push.’
