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It's not a popularity contest: Hollande goes to meet and greet in the regions
11/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

It's not a popularity contest: Hollande goes to meet and greet in the regions

The French papers are marking the two year anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, as journalists ponder how the anti-nuclear movement has fared since then. France’s finances are still cause for concern: the government’s trying to trim spending, while the prospect of an unpaid bill looms in Brussels.
‘No danger’ after roof collapses at Chernobyl
13/02/2013 - UKRAINE

‘No danger’ after roof collapses at Chernobyl

Part of the wall and roof of a turbine hall next to Ukraine’s damaged nuclear reactor Chernobyl power plant collapsed under the weight of snow, authorities said Wednesday, adding that the cement sarcophagus was intact and radiation levels unchanged.
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“Situation vacant: new leader wanted for 1.2 billion Roman Catholics”
12/02/2013 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

“Situation vacant: new leader wanted for 1.2 billion Roman Catholics”

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 12/02/13: International papers react to Pope Benedict XVI’s surprise announcement that he’s stepping down. What does this mean for the Catholic Church? Who will replace him? Does this mark the beginning of a new era?
Rosen Plevneliev, Bulgarian President
29/01/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Rosen Plevneliev, Bulgarian President

Over the weekend, a controversial referendum on whether to build a new nuclear power plant in Bulgaria was invalidated due to low voter turnout. But Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev explains to Marc Perelman why he is still determined to keep developing nuclear power in the country, and say he expects new debates after the mid-year parliamentary elections.
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Japan: anti-nuclear protests continue
02/01/2013 - WEBNEWS

Japan: anti-nuclear protests continue

Japan’s anti-nuclear movement gaining ground. Syrian activists campaigning for the release of the “Brides of Peace”. And Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has been sharing his wedding photos on Twitter.
New Japan PM visits devastated Fukushima plant
29/12/2012 - JAPAN

New Japan PM visits devastated Fukushima plant

Newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima power plant on Saturday as his administration is reportedly reviewing plans to restart the country’s controversial nuclear programme.
"A state secret"
27/12/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

"A state secret"

IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL - 27/12/12: Left-leaning Libération focuses on a secret nuclear deal made between France and China. Le Monde explores the plight of Afghan nationals who helped French soldiers during military operations in Afghanistan. And Le Parisien investigates what it calls the "invisible unemployed".
Anger mounts over world's first nuclear plant to open since Fukushima
21/12/2012 - INDIA

Anger mounts over world's first nuclear plant to open since Fukushima

The construction of a nuclear power plant in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is at the centre of a storm. For over a year, the project's been dogged by large scale protests from locals and anti-nuclear activists. As India prepares to inaugurate the plant at the end of the year, the debate - and the protests - have intensified. A small, non-descript fishing village close to the power station has become the focal point of the anger that has gripped the entire region.
Clinton lobbies for US firm in Czech nuclear bid
03/12/2012 - USA - CZECH REPUBLIC

Clinton lobbies for US firm in Czech nuclear bid

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to persuade Czech leaders on Monday to choose American firm Westinghouse over a Russian competitor for a $10 billion nuclear power project that is the country’s biggest-ever public energy bid.
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Iran set to sharply increase nuclear activities, UN says
16/11/2012 - Iran

Iran set to sharply increase nuclear activities, UN says

Iran has stepped up its uranium enrichment activities, having now installed all of 2,800 centrifuges at its Fordown enrichment site, meeting the site's maximum capacity, according to a UN report on Friday.
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