UN nuclear chief believes Iran should negotiate on six-party incentive package, UN chief saysUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he told the Iranians that the U.N. nuclear chief said a package of incentives from six key Western powers that is now on the table if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment is a good one and they should negotiate on it. Key issues in the campaign for Germany’s parliamentary electionA glance at key issues in Germany’s parliamentary election Sunday: Analysis: Iranian revelations could put teeth in sanctions and stave off Israeli attackJERUSALEM — It may seem counterintuitive, but the news that Iran has a second, clandestine uranium enrichment plant, and has just test-fired long-range missiles, could actually put off any plans for a quick Israeli strike. US officials: A hunch, careful intelligence work led to discovery of Iranian nuclear siteWASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies hit paydirt several years ago when they searched for a hidden Iranian uranium-enrichment site, spotting telltale signs of digging outside the holy city of Qom. Iran says short-range missiles test-fired during Revolutionary Guard drillsTEHRAN — Iran said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles during military drills Sunday by the elite Revolutionary Guard, a show of force days after the U.S. warned Tehran over a newly revealed underground nuclear facility it was secretly constructing. Iranian lawmakers warn world powers against pressure over nuclear programTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian lawmakers warned the U.S. and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting. Iran says it built nuclear plant in mountain, near military base, to shield it from air attackTEHRAN, Iran — In an unusually frank disclosure, Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday the country’s new uranium enrichment site was built for maximum protection from aerial attack: carved into a mountain and near a military compound of the powerful Revolutionary Guard. Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur, amid fears of perceived Iranian nuclear threatJERUSALEM — The start of the Jewish Day of Atonement at sundown Sunday marked the beginning of a day like no other in Israel, on which even Israelis with no connection to religion tend to put their normal lives on hold. Venezuelan official says nation exploring uranium deposits with RussiaPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Venezuela’s science and technology minister said his country is working with Russia to detect deposits of uranium but withdrew an earlier denial that the country was also working with Iran. US says its climate bill unlikely to pass before global conference on cutting greenhouse gasesBANGKOK — The fate of U.S. legislation capping carbon emissions weighed heavily on delegates at U.N. climate talks starting Monday in Bangkok, with the Americans saying delays in passing the bill could deter commitments from other nations. UN climate talks kick off in Bangkok with calls to reach deal, avert catastropheBANGKOK — U.N. climate talks kicked off Monday in Bangkok with leaders calling for delegates to break the deadlock over a global warming deal and warning that failure to act would leave future generations fighting for survival. Iran says it built nuclear site inside mountain, near military base to protect it from attackTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday his country built its newly revealed uranium enrichment facility inside a mountain and next to a military site to ensure continuity of its nuclear activities in case of an attack. Iran says it will allow UN nuclear agency to inspect newly revealed, unfinished nuclear siteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday it will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to examine its newly revealed, still unfinished uranium enrichment facility as world criticism mounted over the underground site that was developed secretly. Venezuelan official denies nation seeking uranium with Iran’s helpPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Venezuela’s science and technology minister denied on Saturday that Iran is helping Venezuela seek uranium, saying the South American country is only working with Russia to detect deposits of the radioactive metal. Netanyahu tells US action should be taken over new Iranian reactorJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.S. to take action over a newly revealed Iranian nuclear facility in a phone conversation with American lawmakers, an official in his office said Saturday. Iran says it will allow UN nuclear experts to inspect newly revealed enrichment siteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday it will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to examine its newly revealed, still unfinished uranium enrichment facility as world criticism mounted over the underground site that was developed secretly. UN chief, Netherlands, Slovakia admonish Iran for new secret nuke programUNITED NATIONS — Iran’s sudden revelation of a formerly secret uranium enrichment plant brought more condemnation Saturday at the U.N. General Assembly, with the Netherlands calling Tehran’s presumed weapons program “a major challenge to international peace and security.” Israeli Foreign Minister says newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility is for military purposesJERUSALEM — The newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility proves “without a doubt” the Islamic republic is pursuing nuclear weapons, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Saturday. Once-likely climate change deal in doubt as UN talks resume in BangkokBANGKOK — Two years ago, governments from around the world came together on the island of Bali and agreed to urgently rein in the heat-trapping gases blamed for deadly heat waves, melting glaciers and rising seas. Rift opens between major utilities and US Chamber of Commerce over climate changeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A rift widened between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and some utilities as another major power provider quit over the business group’s hard stance on pending climate regulation. Key sites in Iran’s nuclear programKey sites of Iran’s nuclear program: California establishes nation’s first statewide carbon fee to fund emission-reduction programSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite industry objections and threats of lawsuits, California air regulators on Friday approved the nation’s first statewide carbon fee on utilities, oil refineries and other polluting industries. NRG Energy selected to develop Houston solar farm, agreement goes to city councilHOUSTON — The Houston City Council will consider the city’s selection of NRG Energy Inc. to develop a solar farm that could produce enough energy to handle 6 percent of the city’s annual power consumption. Gordon Brown says Iran must open nuclear fuel plant to international inspectorsPITTSBURGH — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the international community is shocked and angered by Iran’s deception in building a secret nuclear fuel facility. US, Britain and France demand Iran open a covert nuclear facility to international inspectionPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of Britain and France are publicly demanding that Iran open up a secret nuclear fuel facility to international inspectors. Obama, other leaders, to demand inspections of secret Iranian nuclear facilityPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain will demand Friday that Iran open to international inspectors a secret nuclear facility it has tried to hide from the world for years, a senior White House official told The Associated Press. Obama, other leaders, to reveal Iran’s secret nuclear facilty, demand inspectionsPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain will demand Friday that Iran open to international inspectors a secret nuclear facility it has tried to hide from the world for years, a senior White House official told The Associated Press. AP NewsBreak: Iran reveals existence of a second uranium enrichment plant, officials sayVIENNA — Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon and escalate its diplomatic confrontation with the West. AP IMPACT: Drinking water at thousands of schools contains unsafe lead, other toxinsCUTLER, Calif. — Over the last decade, the drinking water at thousands of schools across the country has been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins. Battery maker A123 Systems goes public and shares jump nearly 50 percentInvestors snapped up shares of A123 Systems in their debut Thursday, showing a willingness to overlook millions of dollars in losses and make a bet that next-generation battery technology will propel the cars and trucks of the future. |
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