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A view of the Rossing uranium mine in Namibia

Nuclear power ‘renaissance’ spurs greater investment in uranium exploration – UN

16 January 2009
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says an increasing number of countries are investing more in uranium exploration in the wake of growing demand from a nuclear power “renaissance” and the resulting surge in nuclear fuel prices.
US Ambassador Gregory Schulte (left) and IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei

Nuclear monitoring pact between UN watchdog and US enters into force

8 January 2009
An Additional Protocol to the nuclear safeguards agreement between the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United States that boosts access to nuclear information and sites has now entered into force, making the US the last of the five nuclear-weapon States party to a key global non-proliferation pact to fulfil this obligation.
A Moment Passing, 2008, acrylic on canvas, painting by Lisa Ruyter

UN nuclear agency meetings inspire American artist

30 December 2008
Many artists draw inspiration in nature, but the latest works of American painter Lisa Ruyter have been impelled in an unlikely place: the meetings of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governor’s meetings.

UN atomic agency aids countries pursuing nuclear power

11 December 2008
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has advised nations aspiring to use nuclear power to adopt a comprehensive approach – getting governments, the private sector and schools on board – to guarantee safety.

Plant-breeding technique using radiation could pull millions out of hunger – UN

2 December 2008
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called for stepped up investment in a nearly century-old technique using radiation to produce high-yielding plants to help the millions of people worldwide in the throes of hunger.
IAEA Director General Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei

UN nuclear inspector calls on Syria, Israel to fully cooperate with probe

27 November 2008
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency today said “it is baffling” that satellite pictures necessary for his investigation into an alleged nuclear reactor site in Syria were not available, as he called for complete cooperation from all sides.
IRRS mission team outside Spain´s Nuclear Safety Council building

Spain receives high marks for nuclear safety from UN atomic watchdog

13 November 2008
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has praised Spain’s regulatory structure of its nuclear safety system after a thorough review of the country’s programme.
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan

UN atomic watchdog to send team to assess Japanese nuclear plant hit by quake

4 November 2008
A team of global experts led by the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Japan next month as part of the latest round of assessments on the impact of a strong earthquake last year on the world’s largest nuclear power plant located in the centre of the Asian nation.
Whole body scan of patient being reviewed to assess the spread of cancer

Experts examine radiation’s impact on patients at UN gathering

17 October 2008
A United Nations atomic energy meeting will kick off in Buenos Aires, Argentina, tomorrow, drawing global experts to address safety concerns for patients undergoing tests and scans utilizing ionizing radiation.
IAEA Director General Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei

Countries interested in nuclear power growing, says UN atomic watchdog chief

16 October 2008
More than 50 countries have alerted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that they are considering utilizing nuclear power, the head of the United Nations body said today.