Nuclear gauges stolen in Peru not dangerous dirty bomb risk
The head of Peru's Institute of Nuclear Energy says two 44 pound industrial density gauges containing about 3.5 ounces of encapsulated cesium 137 are not enough to make a dirty bomb. Stolen July 31 from a Lima warehouse, they could burn skin if carried days and contaminate a scrap yard if melted.
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Four killed seven hurt in Mihama Japan nuclear accident
KIUCHI KEISOKU Co workers inside the turbine building were struck by a high temperature steam leak at Mihama plant. Four workers died from severe burns while seven were injured. plant No.3 reactor auto shut down and others operated normally. Kansai Electric apologized as Prime Minister Koizumi ordered a full investigation.
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Sudan to hold peace talks on Darfur region
Sudan agreed to join peace talks to resolve the Darfur crisis, inviting rebel negotiators to meet in Nigeria on Aug. 23. African Union chair Obasanjo proposed hosting the talks after rebels walked out of earlier negotiations in July.
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Iran presses for dual use tech as EU pushes for sanctions
In Vienna, Iran demanded European powers back access to dual use nuclear technology and assurances to shield Tehran from limits, while the EU urged Tehran to fulfill pledges to clear suspicions of its nuclear ambitions by the IAEA meeting on Sept. 13. The list unsettled France, Germany and Britain and edged the U.S. toward UN Security Council referral.
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