Nucleotidings

Mordechai Vanunu, the former nuclear technician at Dimona who had already served an 18-year prison sentence for revealing information about Israel’s atomic program in 1986 and been released, has been convicted of violating his unique release conditions, having met with foreigners.

Russia and Iran yesterday signed documents furthering their cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Where on earth to store nuclear waste is now a hot issue, no pun intended. Canada is having the debate as is the United States. The U.S.

       I have blogged about the tensions between Pakistan and India. Both countries have around a hundred nuclear warheads and multiple means of delivery. Concerned about a possible invasion from India, Pakistan has stated that they would repel any such incursion with tactical nuclear weapons. Recently, they deployed tactical nuclear weapons to military positions near the Indian border. Recently Pakistan launched a nuclear-capable cruise missile from one of the submarines.