Nuclear News Roundup Aug 25, 2016 The French Ministry of Energy announced Wednesday that the government had agreed to compensate state-owned utility Electricite de France (EDF) for the closure of the Fessenheim nuclear power plant, which is the country's oldest and has been under political and pressure aimed at shutting the plant down. nuclearstreet.com Media reports say Britain's new government under Prime Minister Theresa May is scrutinizing the deal with China in search of a loophole or an escape clause that could allow them to back away from the deal with dignity. nuclearstreet.com South Korean advocates of nuclear deterrence say the government in Seoul must pursue its own nuclear weapons programs to defend against North Korea’s growing nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. voanews.com African countries remain the least compliant in implementing global nuclear security safeguards because of a lack of resources and know-how, making the continent vulnerable to terror groups. city-press.news24.com
