”Nuclear Suppliers Group” News

UN atomic agency approves key inspections deal with India

VIENNA (AFP) - The UN's atomic watchdog approved an inspections agreement Friday with India that is key to finalising a US-India nuclear cooperation deal that critics say undermines non-proliferation efforts.
08 2 2008 12:55AM (...more)

India says nuclear suppliers' approval "momentous"

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India hailed as "momentous" a global atomic cartel's decision on Saturday to lift a 34-year-old ban on nuclear trade with New Delhi , a crucial step to sealing a controversial U.S.-India civilian nuclear accord.
09 7 2008 8:03PM (...more)

Bush to sign US-India nuclear deal

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush will sign legislation enacting a landmark US- India nuclear agreement in a high-profile ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, his press office said Tuesday.
10 8 2008 3:34PM (...more)

Nagasaki commemorates anniversary of nuclear attack

TOKYO (AFP) - Nagasaki on Saturday demanded North Korea fully abandon nuclear weapons, while urging India to sign nuclear treaties, as the Japanese city marked 63 years since it was flattened by an atomic bomb.
08 9 2008 6:15PM (...more)

US: Prospects good for India nuclear pact

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The White House said Monday it was "hopeful" that the US Congress will pass a landmark US- India civilian nuclear cooperation deal before President George W. Bush 's term ends in January.
09 10 2008 11:32AM (...more)

No green light for US-India nuke deal just yet: diplomat

VIENNA (AFP) - A controversial US- India nuclear cooperation deal ran into resistance at a key meeting here Thursday with one diplomat saying nuclear-exporting countries were unlikely to approve the deal this week.
08 22 2008 9:37AM (...more)

IAEA governors discuss key inspections deal with India

VIENNA (AFP) - The UN atomic watchdog's board of governors met Friday in Vienna to discuss a safeguards agreement with India that is key to finalising a controversial nuclear deal between New Delhi and Washington.
08 2 2008 9:27AM (...more)

Nuclear trade exemption for India won't come easy

VIENNA (Reuters) - Nations anxious to safeguard the fragile Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will seek conditions for lifting a 34-year embargo on nuclear trade with India at the United States' behest, diplomats and analysts say.
08 9 2008 3:18AM (...more)

IAEA approves deal for India's nuclear inspection

VIENNA, Austria - India and the U.S. moved a decisive step closer to implementing a landmark nuclear deal Friday following approval of an inspections plan by the International Atomic Energy Agency .
08 2 2008 9:23AM (...more)

House approves nuclear pact with India

WASHINGTON - The House voted overwhelmingly Saturday to approve a landmark pact that would allow the U.S. to provide nuclear materials to India .
09 28 2008 6:49PM (...more)