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Posts Tagged ‘Nuclear Energy’

Russia and Germany Ambush Iran for Lack of Confidence in Nuclear Program

Russia and Germany Ambush Iran for Lack of Confidence in Nuclear Program

Pravda.ru | 7 February 2010 The mysterious and controversial nuclear program of Iran, with ups and downs, agreements and disagreements, followed by confirming statements and denying others, has put the issue under the cloak of suspicion. The West believes that the purpose of Iran's nuclear program is not civil or peaceful, as they say, but by [...]

Obama writes to President da Silva of Brazil seeking support against Iran, while defending U.S. intervention in Honduras and Colombia

Obama writes to President da Silva of Brazil seeking support against Iran, while defending U.S. intervention in Honduras and Colombia

Obama Writes to Brazil’s Leader About Iran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reiterated his support for Iran’s right, like Brazil's, to develop its nuclear technology for use in energy production. RIO DE JANEIRO — President Obama sent a letter on Sunday to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil reiterating the [...]

India to be America’s Israel in South Asia

India to be America’s Israel in South Asia

Pushing South Asia Toward the Brink Zia Mian | July 27, 2009 The contradictions and confusions in U.S. policy in South Asia were on full display during Secretary of State Hilary Clinton's recent visit to India. U.S. support for India, which centers on making money, selling weapons, and turning a blind eye to the country's nuclear weapons, is [...]

Saudis give nod to Israeli raid on Iran

From The Sunday Times Uzi Mahnaimi in Tel Aviv and Sarah Baxter | July 5, 2009 The head of Mossad, Israel’s overseas intelligence service, has assured Benjamin Netanyahu, its prime minister, that Saudi Arabia would turn a blind eye to Israeli jets flying over the kingdom during any future raid on Iran’s nuclear sites. (more...)

The France-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Geo Versions

The France-Pakistan Nuclear Deal: Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Geo Versions

Le Monde, 15 May 2009, reports (translation): Nicolas Sarkozy promises 12 million euros in aid for displaced Pakistanis Nicolas Sarkozy has promised to release 12 million euros to help displaced Pakistanis fleeing the fighting between the army and the Taliban in northwestern Pakistan, said his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, Friday May [...]