KSA Moving Towards on Nuclear Plants
Posted by Robi - 23/08/09 at 05:08:14 am
Many countries in Middle East (ME) are considering to getting nuclear power plants to answer the nuclear threat from Iran. In the race of establishing new clear plants Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advanced than any other in the region. The Saudi press reported (KSA) is already moving on the way to its first nuclear power plant.
The USA signed nuclear power agreements with KSA and the United Arab Emirates 2008. Some other ME countries have also showed concern in developing nuclear programs. Their aim is not only for military purposes, but also keeping options in hand if Tehran were to develop a bomb.
IAEA Visited Iran’s Nuclear Site
Posted by Robi - 22/08/09 at 06:08:05 amAt last, Tehran has granted International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors into an important water nuclear reactor site, Arak. The visit was occurred few days ago, following the IAEA pushing Tehran to allow it access to the site. The IAEA was blocked by Iran for nearly one year.
The agency’s nuclear officers wanted to access to verify the spot was not being used to produce weapons. On the other hand, Iran claimed its nuclear plan was simply targeted at power production as well as scientific research. However, it is expected the upcoming IAEA report can confirm there has been more growth in fortification activities at Arak. In a statement in June, IAEA told the plant was rapidly outgrowing the agency’s capability to monitor it activities, with more than 5,000 centrifuge machines was operated in enriching uranium.
Obama Wish to Muslims World
Posted by Robi - 22/08/09 at 06:08:32 amAhead of holy month Ramadan US President Barack Obama extended his greatest wishes to the Muslims world Friday. President Obama said again his yearning to restore relationship between the USA and Muslim world that have historically suffered. Former US President George W. Bush also sent similar messages in Ramadan. Earlier, Obama started effort on this purpose with an important speech in Cairo in June. The speech was designed to extend relations in the Islamic community.
In a video message, Obama said ‘These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.’ He told the US will keep on isolating violent extremists. He added ‘America will always stand for the universal rights of all people to speak their mind, practice their religion, contribute fully to society and have confidence in the rule of law.’
The Arctic Sea Rescued
Posted by Robi - 19/08/09 at 05:08:22 am
The Russian Navy has captured eight individuals who are accused of hijacking a freighter. The suspected men were detained by special Russian marine ship off Cape Verde. The lost freighter named the Arctic Sea got boarded by the pirates close to Sweden. They forced it from its planned route to trip to West Africa.
However, the fifteen Russian crews were got to be safe when the naval officials boarded the ship. The crew said to naval officers that their ship was boarded by some masked men on 24 July by the Swedish island of Gotland. The attackers supposedly tied up the crew, rudely beat them and said they were seeking drugs. After that, the invaders forced them to change course along with turned off the cargo’s navigation equipment before fleeting through the English Channel.
Pakistan Wants Drone Tech
Posted by Robi - 19/08/09 at 05:08:28 am
Yousuf Raza Gilani has said to the United States to allow drone technology to Pakistan. Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Gilani demanded an end to American drone attacks in is country. He made this request in a meeting with Richard Holbrooke Monday at his home. Holbrooke is US special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The PM also talked over a range of other issues. He said innocent citizens were killed in the US drone attacks, because it cannot recognize the terrorists amongst the civilians. He urged drone technology to provide in Pakistan to take action against the Taliban militants.
During the meeting, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, State Minister for Finance Hina Rabbani Khar, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, US ambassador Ann W. Patterson and some other officials were also present there.