Powerful M6.8 quake rocks NE Japan. enenews.com

A major difference between Washington and Moscow over a key term of any deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program was underlined when a Russian official rejected the plan to immediately restore sanctions if Tehran violates the as-yet-unsigned agreement. usatoday.com

NATO’s military commander accused Russia Wednesday of irresponsibly stepping up its nuclear threats and using threatening language, which he said were intended to stun NATO and make the alliance think twice before responding to Russia’s actions.  valuewalk.com

A day after Shiv Sena MPs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express opposition to the 9,900 MW Jaitapur nuclear power project and were reportedly asked to drop the opposition, the party, a BJP ally, has decided to intensify its agitation. firstpost.com