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Nuclear watch
Gulf Daily News 15 Dec 08 By GEOFFREY BEW

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PREVENTING terrorists from exploiting the nuclear power industry is the biggest challenge facing the Middle East, a top British official said yesterday. Defence Secretary John Hutton said effective international inspection and regulation of the developing sector would be crucial to maintain security and prevent almost certain disaster………………………….he expansion of civil nuclear power also increases the risk of sensitive technologies falling into the wrong hands or being applied for military purposes.

“Nuclear weapons proliferation in the Middle East would be a disaster for regional and global security.”…………….”Nuclear weapons proliferation is a first order security threat that must be dealt with now and not be brushed under the carpet.”

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December 15, 2008 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety