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Anti-nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu should be free

Vanunu is the preeminent hero of the nuclear era.

In praise of … Mordechai VanunuHe survived his vindictive spell in isolation, and pariah status, with head unbowed – now Israel must allow him to go  The Guardian,   16 August 2010 When the nuclear whistleblower, Mordechai Vanunu, was released from prison in 2004 after serving 18 years, 12 of them in solitary confinement, he said he was ready to start a new life. The authorities in Israel were not. Continue reading →

August 17, 2010 Posted by | Israel | , , | 1 Comment

Depleted uranium the likely cause of Iraq child cancers

Many are asking whether this spike could be connected to contamination caused by the use of depleted uranium in the bombs and bullets used by American forces.

Iraqi child cancer ‘linked to US weapons’ 16 August 2010  Source: SBS Dateline The number of deformed babies and children with leukaemia is increasing in Iraq, with locals blaming Depleted Uranium weapons used in US attacks,  …. Continue reading →

August 17, 2010 Posted by | depleted uranium, Iraq, Uranium | , , , , , | Leave a comment

USA keeps secret any data on depleted uranium use

one major obstacle is standing in the way of these assessments – the refusal by the US to release data on exactly where the weapons have been used and in what quantities. At present, states that use uranium weapons do not have to disclose quantitative or geographical data about their use – no where, no how much, nothing.

Fallujah birth malformations demand transparency over depleted uranium use By International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons, 16 Aug 2010, Recent research and a tide of media coverage are indicating that something is very wrong in the Iraqi city of Fallujah. The rates of certain cancers and birth malformations seem to be far higher than those of other countries in the region. Continue reading →

August 17, 2010 Posted by | Iraq, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

With Russia’s help, Iran’s nuclear plant starts August 21

The Russian Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) said earlier in the day that the launch of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran has been set for Aug. 21

Iran confirms launch of its first nuclear power plant, TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi confirmed on Friday next week’s launch of his country’s first nuclear power plant Continue reading →

August 14, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , , , | Leave a comment

New fears that Israel might attack Iran

Israel might not even ask for the famous “green light” from the U.S. – or even give couple of false pre-attack alerts, so that Washington won’t try to stop the unilateral operation…………..
The results might be dire:………

Focus U.S.A. / Will Israel really attack Iran within a year? – Haaretz Daily Newspaper  11 August 2010, Israel might attack Iranian nuclear sites within a year, if Iran stays the current course and the U.S. administration doesn’t succeed in persuading Israel’s leadership that U.S. President Barack Obama is ready to stop Iran by force if necessary, so argues Jeffrey Goldberg in Atlantic magazine’s September cover story, obtained by Haaretz ahead of publication. Continue reading →

August 11, 2010 Posted by | Israel, weapons and war | , , | Leave a comment

Time for a positive step with Iran nuclear deal?

The perhaps best indicator would be Iran’s willingness to allow full, open, and unrestricted IAEA inspections of its confirmed and suspected nuclear facilities. That would be the first step toward what could be a watershed deal in engaging Iran with the outside world and scaling back the nuclear program threatening Middle Eastern and global security.

Why Iran Might Finally Be Ready for a Nuclear Deal – International – The Atlantic, Max Fisher,  28 July, 2010, It’s difficult to know how seriously to take Iran’s offer to halt its program of enriching medical-grade uranium in exchange for a nuclear fuel swap. Continue reading →

August 5, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

USA wants UN inspections for Syria’s possible nuclear sites

IAEA should look at mandatory Syria inspection: U.S. By Adrian Croft, LONDON  Aug 3, 2010 LONDON (Reuters) – The U.S. envoy to the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday it should consider pressing for a mandatory special inspection in Syria to resolve allegations of covert atomic activity.A confidential International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report, obtained by Reuters in May, said Syria had revealed some details of past nuclear experiments to U.N. inspectors. But it was still blocking access to a desert site where secret atomic activity may have taken place.

U.S. intelligence reports said the desert site, bombed to rubble by Israel in 2007, had been a North Korean-designed nuclear reactor under construction, geared for atomic bomb fuel.

Syria allowed the IAEA to inspect the site, known as either al-Kibar or Dair Alzour, in June 2008 but has not allowed the agency to revisit it since then…….The IAEA lacks legal means to get Syria to open up because the country’s basic safeguards treaty covers only its one declared atomic facility, an old research reactor IAEA should look at mandatory Syria inspection: U.S. | Reuters

August 4, 2010 Posted by | Syria, weapons and war | , , | Leave a comment

Iran now offers talks, following new sanctions

The announcement appeared to be a move by Iran to show willingness to negotiate as a net of U.N., EU and U.S. sanctions tightens around it, but it was not clear that the quick offer of fuel swap talks would be enough to placate world powers….

U toughens  screw on Iran; Tehran offers talks EU, U.N. and U.S. sanctions against Iran  , Jul 26 2010 By Luke Baker and Robin Pomeroy BRUSSELS/TEHRAN, July 26 (Reuters) – Iran said unexpectedly on Monday that it was prepared to return to talks on a nuclear fuel swap, shortly after the European Union agreed tougher sanctions including action to block oil and gas investment. Continue reading →

July 28, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nuclear scientist was spy for Iran – report

Iranian nuclear scientist spied on CIA: report, CBC News, July 21, 2010 An Iranian nuclear scientist spy who returned home last week from the United States provided valuable information about the CIA, a semi-official news agency reported Wednesday.Shahram Amiri’s tale will be made into a TV movie, the agency reported. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by | Iran, secrets,lies and civil liberties | , , , , , | Leave a comment

Retaliation by Iran on inspections of cargo ships

The Iranian bill also requires the government to maintain its limited level of cooperation with United Nations nuclear safeguards agreements. Iran, for example, refuses to allow surprise visits by U.N. nuclear inspectors

Iran’s parliament adopts bill against inspections, Google hosted news, The Associated Press, By NASSER KARIMI (AP) – 21 July 2010, TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s parliament authorized the government Tuesday to retaliate against countries that inspect cargo on Iranian ships and aircraft as part of new U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program. Continue reading →

July 22, 2010 Posted by | Iran, politics international | , , , | Leave a comment

USA used tactical nuclear weapons in Iraq/Afghanistan

just one small group of US Naval vessels dropped here the equivalent of many thousands of Nagasaki bombs…

Did US drop tactical nuclear weapons on Iraq/Afghanistan – You bet!,  Cplash, Peter Eyre19 July 2010 “….. the US , UK , NATO and Israel have been using WMDs on an almost daily basis since the conflict in the Balkans in the 1990s. In fact it started well before this when the Israelis went to war with Egypt … this was the first time WMDs had been used on mass with weapons purchased from the US and with US technicians acting in an advisory role… Continue reading →

July 20, 2010 Posted by | Afghanistan, Iraq, weapons and war | , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Egypt to showcase profitable renewable energy

“Ninety percent of the land in Egypt is empty and is suitable for setting up wind farms,” Abou El-Ella said………….According to an environment ministry official in the Red Sea, Egypt has the potential to “show the world how renewable energy can be profitable and sustainable.”

Egypt to Build Two 100 MW Solar Energy Plants | Green Prophet, 19 July 2010, Egypt gets serious about building solar energy plants on top of its 500 MW plant, with bids open for 1,000 MW more. Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by | Egypt, renewable | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

75 tons of depleted uranium in Gaza following Israeli attacks

No less than 75 tons of depleted uranium found in Gaza soil and subsoil as aftermath of Israeli attacks | Gauhar.com, 16 July 2010, Gaza / PNN – ‘Citizens Action to Dismantle Nuclear Weapons Completely’ has prepared a 33 page report showing the presence of tens of tons of depleted uranium in the Gaza Strip.The Israeli attacks of late December and January are the culprit, report the international organization.”The quantity of depleted uranium may amount to no less than 75 tons found in the soil and subsoil in the Gaza Strip,” is the study’s quote. Continue reading →

July 19, 2010 Posted by | depleted uranium, Gaza, Uranium | , , , , , , | 87 Comments

Despite public opposition, Turkish govt opts for uneconomic nuclear reactors

the economics of the deal are pitiful. Tetas, the Turkish grid company, is committed to a 15-year deal to buy electricity from the reactors at a price of US$124 per megawatt hour. That, unbelievably, is more than double the market prices for electricity across the EU right now. So much for nuclear power being affordable and competitive.

Turkish Parliament votes for nuclear madness | Greenpeace International, 17 July 2010, Well, they did it. Despite 170,000 people expressing their opposition, the Turkish Parliament yesterday voted in favour of the agreement between Turkey and Russia to build four nuclear reactors at Akkuyu on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Continue reading →

July 17, 2010 Posted by | business and costs, Turkey | , , , , | Leave a comment

Castro warns on USA and Israel sparking a nuclear war

The Cuban leader also emphasised that India, Pakistan and Israel are the three nuclear powers who have refused to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

“The control that Israel has over the United States is enormous.”

Fidel Castro returns to TV with dire warning of nuclear conflict, The Arab American News, 16 July 2010, HAVANA – The Middle East is on the verge of a nuclear war triggered by a U.S. attack on Iran in the name of preventing the country from developing its own weapons, according to ageing Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro. Continue reading →

July 17, 2010 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, weapons and war | , , , | Leave a comment

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