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Newest Hanford High-Level Nuclear Waste Tank Leak Highlights

Serious Threat to Columbia River and Future Potential Health Impacts.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The federal Energy Department (USDOE) announced today that another of Hanford’s High-Level Nuclear Waste tanks is leaking 150 to 300 gallons per year.

INDIA: Anti-Nuke Protesters Urge Church Leaders to Support Them

They said the Church is letting them down when they desperately need its support and solidarity.

(KERALA, Tamil Nadu) - Anti-nuke protesters have urged Church leaders not to abandon them in their struggle against the Koodankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu.

Some 20 representative from coastal villages of Koodankulam and Nellai in the state met Cardinal Telesphore Toppo at the Velankanni shrine, where all the Church heads had gathered to celebrate the silver jubilee of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India.

Duke Energy Will Retire Crystal River Nuclear Plant

Company is evaluating sites for potential new gas-fueled generation.

(CRYSTAL RIVER, FL.) - Following a comprehensive analysis, Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announced today that it will retire the Crystal River Nuclear Plant (CR3) in Citrus County, Fla.

End Stages, New Beginnings and MRI`s

Two documentaries for this years Oscars: “The Gatekeepers” and “5 Broken Cameras” are playing a major role in educating the world regarding Israel’s Occupation of Palestine.

(CLERMONT, FL) - Seven years after suffering a massive stroke the comatose ex- Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon, displayed “a certain degree of consciousness” in an MRI scan conducted by a joint Israeli-American team.

That was the first NEWS report I read on my birthday. I underwent my first MRI on the last Friday of 2012.

Sabotage! Key Iranian Nuclear Facility Hit?

A source says the regime believes the explosives could have reached the area disguised as equipment or in the uranium hexafluoride stock transferred to the site

(WASHINGTON DC WND) - An explosion deep within Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility has destroyed much of the installation.

The blast trapped about 240 personnel deep underground, according to a former intelligence officer of the Islamic regime.

Reactor Reax Top Stories - Some Nuclear Plants Could Face Early Retirement: UBS

"Reactor Reax" is a weekly feature produced by Physicians for Social Responsibility.

(WASHINGTON DC) - This week in Reactor Reax, some merchant nuclear plants could face early retirement, enhanced firepower sought to fend off 'radiological sabotage' at nuclear sites, and U.S. nuclear regulators are divided on costly Fukushima Rule.

Also, a New York court seeks more public input on nuclear safety, and there will be no agreement yet over who pays for the Crystal River nuclear plant repairs.

Reactor Reax Top Stories - Utilities Nationwide Could Share Financial Pain of Idled Nuclear Plant

Get the latest from Physicians for Social Responsibility.

(WASHINGTON DC) - This week in Reactor Reax, states and enviros accuse NRC of rushing waste storage study; Utilities nationwide could share the financial pain of the idled Crystal River nuclear plant; A breath of stale air from GOP, and Indian Point Nuclear threat needs Senate review, Engineers Contend...

These stories and more in this weekend's roundup of the world's most viewed stories about nuclear safety.

What Happens in Vegas Won`t Stay in Vegas

Sin City doesn't keep things as close as it projects...

(CLERMONT, FL) - If all goes as planned, six weeks from this writing, I will be at the MGM Grand in Vegas; one of 150 authors pitching books to Movie and TV Producers at an annual “Book To Screen PitchFest”.

Demand AP Clarify Warmongering Report

The AP is read by millions around the world. This single news report will have a serious impact on the debate on Iran and questions about war and peace.

(NEW YORK) - This week, the Associated Press (AP) ran an “exclusive” story claiming to uncover bombshell evidence in support of war with Iran. The evidence? A crude, hand drawn graph.

The AP should have higher journalistic standards than The Onion.

The United States and Negotiations with Iran: From Delusion to Reality

Interview with Mohammad Farhad Koleini, former Iranian Ambassador to Armenia & Senior Expert on Strategic Issues

(TEHRAN Iran Review) - Frequent announcements of readiness to negotiate with Iran by the American officials in their latest interviews and stances have been followed by a host of analytical reports both inside and outside the United States.

Since Iran has not received any official request in this regard, the question is what are the main goals behind general and ambiguous positions taken on this issue by the American officials?