Taiwan Plutonium Separation Experiments Reported Through mid-1980s
Diplomats say the IAEA uncovered that Taiwan conducted plutonium separation experiments into the mid 1980s as part of a revived but secret nuclear weapons program. The disclosures, based on preliminary IAEA samples, follow voluntary controls on Taiwan’s peaceful nuclear activities. Officials declined further comment.
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Israeli commander suspended over 13-year-old Gaza girl death
Israeli army suspends a platoon commander on suspicion he fired on a 13-year-old Palestinian girl near Rafah refugee camp after she allegedly dropped a bag. In Gaza, tanks advance into Beit Lahiya as three militants die and seven Palestinians are wounded, including four children. U N Secretary General Kofi Annan voices concern over the raid.
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