Extensive geotechnical and geophysical site characterization at the Moorside site in West Cumbria, UK, will be mostly complete by the end of the year, according to geotechnical survey specialists Fugro. The campaign has included onshore and offshore geological investigations. world-nuclear-news.org

The governments of the Republic of Tunisia and the Russian Federation signed an agreement on Monday that lays the groundwork for peaceful uses of atomic energy.  nuclearstreet.com

French nuclear reactor manufacturer AREVA said Friday that it was continuing on several levels with the investigation of manufacturing and paperwork anomalies that involve components made at the Le Creusot forge. nuclearstreet.com

India is indicating that a major shift may be in store for its relations with China; a national think tank chaired by PM Narendra Modi has prioritized strategic dialogue between the countries, and the world’s two most populous countries are set to discuss the construction of nuclear plants. sputniknews.com