
Nov 18 - By Slobodan Lekic, Associated Press Writer
Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a U.N. plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the dispute. Complete Story...
Nov 16 - By Associated Press
President Barack Obama says there will be consequences if Tehran does not demonstrate Iran's nuclear program is "peaceful and transparent."
Nov 12 - By Tim Sullivan, Associated Press Writer
In Washington, the ultimate Pakistani nightmare is that the country's nuclear arsenal could fall into the hands of Taliban militants or rogue soldiers.
Nov 12 - By George Jahn, Associated Press Writer
Iran's recently revealed uranium enrichment hall is a highly fortified underground space that appears too small to house a civilian nuclear program, but large enough to serve for military activities, diplomats told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Nov 11 - By Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press Writer
Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday said his country would not export its enriched uranium for further processing, effectively rejecting the latest U.N. plan aimed at preventing Tehran from building nuclear weapons.
Nov 10 - By Associated Press
Georgia Power's plans to expand their Plant Vogtle Nuclear plant are up for another hearing before the state Public Service Commission.

Nov 7 - By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Writer
Iran still wants talks with world powers over fuel supplies to a Tehran nuclear reactor — despite the country's apparent rejection of a U.N. plan to curb Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Nov 4 - By Associated Press
Two CPS Energy workers are on administrative leave over a recently disclosed jump in the projected cost for two more units at the South Texas Project.
Nov 3 - By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Writer
An exiled Iranian opposition group called on the U.N. nuclear agency Tuesday to waste no time in examining a hidden site near Tehran that it claims is used to help build nuclear detonators.

Nov 1 - By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Writer
Iran said Monday it has not rejected a U.N.-backed plan aimed at limiting the country's ability to make nuclear weapons as it called for a technical panel to review its terms.

Nov 1 - By Jae-Soon Chang, Associated Press Writer
North Korea claimed Tuesday that it has successfully weaponized more plutonium for atomic bombs, a day after warning Washington to agree quickly to direct talks or face the prospect of a growing North Korean nuclear arsenal.

Oct 30 - By George Jahn, Associated Press Writer
The mood is grim behind the scenes at the headquarters of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency, with diplomats expressing dismay at Iran's response to a Western proposal to defuse the standoff over its nuclear program.
Oct 30 - By Associated Press
U.S. Sen. Mark Udall is sponsoring a bill that would authorize research into modular, small-scale nuclear power plants to help meet energy needs while cutting carbon emissions.
Oct 30 - By Associated Press
Environmental groups are asking the federal courts to block to plans to build two nuclear reactors at an east Georgia power plant.

Oct 30 - By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press Writer
Iran insists on simultaneously exchanging its low-enriched uranium for nuclear fuel produced overseas, the state news agency said Friday, calling the demand a "red line" that will not be abandoned.

Oct 29 - By Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press Writer
Iran's hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday compared the power of Iran's enemies to a "mosquito," saying Iran now deals with the West over its nuclear activities from a position of power.
Oct 28 - By Michael Astor, Associated Press Writer
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency urged Iran on Monday to clarify its response amid mixed signals over a U.S.-backed proposal that would have Tehran ship most of its nuclear material abroad for processing.
Oct 28 - By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Writer
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon encouraged Iran on Wednesday to accept a U.N.-drafted plan to ship much of its uranium abroad for enrichment, saying it would be "an important confidence-building measure."

Oct 28 - By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Writer
Russia should build a new nuclear-powered spaceship for prospective manned missions to Mars and other planets, the nation's space chief said Thursday.
Oct 27 - By Robert Burns, AP National Security Writer
The Obama administration is quietly laying the groundwork for long-range strategy that could be used to contain a nuclear-equipped Iran and deter its leaders from using atomic weapons.
Oct 27 - By Brock Vergakis, Associated Press Writer
A bill designed to keep foreign countries from disposing their nuclear waste in the United States is taking a small but significant step toward getting a U.S. House committee vote for the first time.

Oct 27 - By David Nowak, Associated Press Writer
Russia and the United States are scrambling to address disagreements over a new nuclear arms reduction treaty with a little over a month left until the existing agreement between the Cold War adversaries expires.

Oct 25 - By H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press Writer
Nuclear energy, once vilified by environmentalists and facing a dim future, has become a pivotal bargaining chip as Senate Democrats hunt for Republican votes to pass climate legislation.

Oct 23 - By Associated Press
A team of U.N. inspectors went to Iran on Saturday to visit a recently revealed nuclear site, amid new efforts to curb Iran's nuclear program.

Oct 22 - By Julie Pace, Associated Press Writer
The Obama administration expressed mild disappointment Friday that Iran withheld a decision on whether to accept a U.N.-coordinated plan that could ease fears about Iran's potential for making a nuclear weapon.