Dec 18 Iran Signs Protocol Allowing Snap U.N. Nuclear Inspections Iran signed an agreement with the nuclear watchdog arm of the United Nations allowing the agency to conduct unannounced inspections of its nuclear facilities, as part of a new effort to convince the world it is not covertly developing atomic… Continue reading
Nov 26 IAEA Censures Iran for Secret Nuclear Efforts The U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency adopted a resolution Wednesday that condemns Iran's 18-year cover-up of its nuclear program, but welcomed Iran's new openness and cooperation. Continue reading
Apr 12 North Korea Hints It Could Accept Multilateral Nuclear Talks North Korean officials hinted they may accept multilateral negotiations to cool their dispute with the U.S. over its suspected nuclear weapons program, a move that could signal a change in the North's insistence on direct talks with Washington. Continue reading
Jan 15 North Korea Rejects U.S. Offer to Mediate Nuclear Standoff North Korea's Foreign Ministry called a U.S. offer to talk about possible aid in exchange for an end to Pyongyang's nuclear program "a painted cake pie in the sky."… Continue reading