Jessica PhelanApril 9, 2012 06:18

Chatter: Fears of North Korean nuclear test

South Korean intelligence says that North Korea has nearly completed preparatory work at the nuclear site where it carried out two previous nuclear tests.

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North Korea is covertly preparing for a new nuclear test, according to South Korean intelligence.

In a newly released report, the South says that recent satellite images show an underground tunnel is being dug at the same site where the North's two previous tests were carried out in 2006 and 2009. The work is in its final stages, officials say.

Israel defense minister says sanctions won't stop Iran nuclear ambitions

Alexander BesantApril 8, 2012 15:03

Israel's defense minister Ehud Barak said Sunday that he doesn't think current sanctions on Iran will stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Obama asks Medvedev for "space" until after election, not realizing the exchange was caught on microphones

Amy SilversteinMarch 26, 2012 11:48

"This is my last election ... After my election I have more flexibility."

David Cameron: 'UK would not help Israel attack Iran' (VIDEO)

Jessica PhelanMarch 16, 2012 09:03

"I don't think as we stand today that military action by Israel would be justified," Cameron said. "I don't think the Israelis should take that action now. We told them they shouldn't and said we wouldn't support it if they did."

Iran: Claims of explosives' clean-up at Parchin military facility are 'propaganda'

Talia RalphMarch 14, 2012 13:58

Nuclear experts' claims that Iran is cleaning up an explosives site at Parchin military facility have been called "propaganda" by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast.

Japan's nuclear reactors shut down

Priyanka BoghaniMarch 8, 2012 15:22

Japan's decreased reliance on nuclear energy has meant an increase in energy imports, leading to a record trade deficit.

Taiwan's nuclear nightmare?

Cain NunnsMarch 7, 2012 07:00

TAIPEI — Going against campaign promises, President Ma Ying-jou is pushing ahead on nukes. Activist fear a disaster worse than Fukushima is on the horizon.

Confidential IAEA report states 'serious concerns' about Iran's nuclear power

News DeskFebruary 24, 2012 14:38

IAEA inspectors' recent visit was 'unproductive,' with Iran denying access to the key Parchin military site.

Iran: Search for nuclear weapons was a failure, United Nations says

Amy SilversteinFebruary 22, 2012 11:57

UN officials did not reach an agreement with Iran.

Radiation from Japan's Fukushima power plant found 400 miles off the coast

Amy SilversteinFebruary 21, 2012 20:31

The water had 1,000 times the amount of radioactive contamination than it did before the meltdown.