The Swedish framework for physical protection and computer security at nuclear power plants, other nuclear facilities and for nuclear material in transport continues to show good progress, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report concludes following a mission there last year. World-nuclear-news.org

How do regulatory agencies check whether or not their standards meet international expectations for safety? They can ask for an independent review from the International Atomic Energy Agency or make use of the UN watchdog’s Self-Assessment of Regulatory Infrastructure for Safety (SARIS). Nuclearstreet.com

Southern Co. Chief Executive Officer Thomas Fanning has said that the company is seeking $3.7 billion in guarantees from Toshiba Corporation, parent of bankrupt Westinghouse Electric Company, to allow completion of the Plant Vogtle expansion project in Georgia. Nuclearstreet.com

In a rare and surprisingly pointed criticism of China, North Korea’s state-run news agency warned in a commentary that the country would continue its nuclear weapons program even if it risked losing a friendly relationship with its longtime ally. Nytimes.com