| 单词 | atomic weapon |
| 例句 | Sputnik was proof, American policymakers assumed, that the Soviet Union had intercontinental ballistic missiles—many of them, hundreds perhaps, with the power to hurl an atomic weapon at US cities. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z It seemed to Oppenheimer that the opportunity to keep atomic weapons under control via international agreement was slipping away, perhaps never to be recovered. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z At the lab Edward Teller showed him a design for a far more powerful atomic weapon. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Bush and Conant had been skeptical about an atomic weapon in part because of the reluctance of eminent physicists to commit themselves to the work not only in word but deed. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “Provide us with atomic weapons in the shortest possible time. It will remove a great danger from us.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She did not think the French should have tested atomic weapons in Algeria, of course, but she did not understand why it mattered enough for Balewa to break off diplomatic relations with France. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He relished the fame, but was terrified by the thought of what he had helped create—a world with atomic weapons. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Well, what would the best weapon be that a Martian could use against Earth Men with atomic weapons? The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He had tried to communicate that the national interest did not lie in simply continuing atomic bomb work, and even suggested banning atomic weapons by international convention “just like poison gases after the last war.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Later the same day, Truman announced in a nationwide radio address that he had instructed the AEC to “continue its work on all forms of atomic weapons, including the so-called hydrogen or superbomb.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Again the wars were ‘inevitable’ and this time there were atomic weapons, so that mankind could no longer live through its torment to the inevitable wasting away of inevitability.—And positronic robots came. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Using this, Soviet scientists immediately began building their first atomic weapon. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Scientists involved in developing the first atomic weapons in the Manhattan Project in 1945 — including Albert Einstein and University of Chicago scientists — created the Doomsday Clock in 1947. Doomsday Clock 2022: What is it and what do the numbers mean? 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z That controversy is remembered largely because of its coverage of the debate about the U.S. decision to use atomic weapons, but the deeper issue was also about race. Perspective | Lonnie Bunch isn’t afraid to address white supremacy. What else will that change for the Smithsonian? 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z “I didn’t expect it to be gung-ho atomic weapons,” he said in a telephone interview. Bringing ‘Doctor Atomic’ to the Birthplace of the Bomb 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z By creating a parallel narrative with a mother and her daughter in Japan, Ms. Silvia explores the atomic weapons program through a personal lens. The Bay Citizen: Showcases for Locally Made Documentaries 2010-10-08T05:05:00Z The series, created by Sam Shaw, looks behind the scenes of the top secret Manhattan Project, which built the first atomic weapons for the United States during World War II. 'CSI' alum William Petersen is joining 'Manhattan' 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Landau worked with pioneering quantum physicists such as Niels Bohr, had a hand in the Soviet atomic weapons programme, and won a Nobel prize in 1962. Inside Dau, the 'Stalinist Truman Show': 'I had absolute freedom – until the KGB grabbed me' 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z Perhaps, Mr. Just said, the United States might have “won” by waging total war against North Vietnam, using atomic weapons or carpet bombing until the North’s cities were destroyed and the countryside left barren. Ward Just, 84, Dies; Ex-Journalist Found Larger Truths in Fiction 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Radioactive fallout plumed over the area but the public was never warned, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a publication founded in 1945 by nuclear physicists concerned about the dangers of atomic weapons. The Day the Sun Rose Twice: A Tour of Atomic New Mexico 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Levittown’s original inspiration is the planned community created in secret at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to house the technicians and scientists of the “Manhattan Project” busily engaged in developing the first atomic weapon. Weird suburbia: How atomic bombs and UFOs created modern America 2014-03-16T18:00:00Z Turning to the Soviet side, readers will learn how and when Soviet intelligence began to concentrate on getting its agents into the American labs that were working to create an atomic weapon. In This True-Life Spy Story, It’s America vs. Russia, the Early Years 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z He roamed over a range of subjects, from negotiations on a ban on atomic weapons testing to his rejection of renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba. Masters of their medium: JFK on TV, Trump on Twitter 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z Reading her book is a powerful way to engage with the moral conundrums surrounding our country's use of atomic weapons. Susan Southard's 'Nagasaki' faces nuclear horror as the 70th anniversary of the bombing approaches 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z His friends in British intelligence sent him on a secret mission to South Africa to learn the country’s plans for its atomic weapons when the white government was replaced by a black one. In ‘The Outsider,’ Frederick Forsyth shares his life of intrigue 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Israel, widely believed to be the Middle East's only nuclear power, and the West fear Iran's enrichment of uranium is aimed at developing atomic weapons. New dad Nick Lachey to release a lullaby album 2013-02-26T17:01:05Z Was he seeking assistance with Germany’s atomic weapons program, advice on delaying it, or absolution for its moral consequences? Piecing together a mysterious wartime meeting in Rubicon's 'Copenhagen' 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The West fears the work is a secret atomic weapons program, while Iran says it is purely peaceful. Iran sentences American to die for spying 2012-01-09T12:02:00Z U.S. acknowledgment of an Ohio-class submarine location is incredibly rare as they represent part of America’s so-called “nuclear triad” of atomic weapons - which also includes land-based ballistic missiles and nuclear bombs aboard strategic bombers. Live updates | Gaza loses communications again as Israeli troops set to enter Hamas-ruled enclave 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Whether argued with conventional or atomic weapons, few war planners could dream of a more target-rich environment than densely populated greater Seoul, home to 24 million. South Korea increasingly pessimistic as North Korean arsenal expands 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z But critics of the process say that it is not cost-effective and that it could lead to the proliferation of atomic weapons. AP Interview: Jennifer Granholm says US aims to create nuclear fusion facility within 10 years 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The 2015 nuclear deal meant to ensure that Iran could not develop atomic weapons. Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z That includes the 1996 film “Infinity,” about a scientist involved in the Manhattan Project, which was led by Mr. Oppenheimer and gave birth to atomic weapons. Anger Over ‘Barbenheimer’ in Nuclear-Scarred Japan 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In some scenarios, robot decision-makers could even end up exercising control over America's atomic weapons, potentially allowing them to ignite a nuclear war resulting in humanity's demise. AI versus AI: Human extinction might just be collateral damage 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z In parts of his interview reported by Reuters earlier this week, he said the mutinying Russian mercenaries had headed for a nuclear base in pursuit of a backpack-sized atomic weapon. Ukraine's spymaster comes out of the shadows 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z National Nuclear Security Administration, which tracks atomic weapons and radioactive material worldwide. Exclusive: Wagner fighters neared Russian nuclear base during revolt 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Another potential source of information about what exactly happened to Titan could be hydrophones - underwater microphones that are used to listen for illicit atomic weapons tests. Titanic sub search: What happens next 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Francis has gone further than any pope before him by saying that not only the use but the mere possession of atomic weapons is immoral. Pope joins with imam in making calls for peace before UN Security Council vote 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z They capture parallels, but also some notable differences: the fears of imminent, fiery destruction from atomic weapons; or how advancements in A.I. right now are mostly the work of private companies rather than governments. A.I. or Nuclear Weapons: Can You Tell These Quotes Apart? 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Kishida, who represents Hiroshima in parliament, wanted to highlight the G7 commitment to nuclear disarmament and a condemnation of Russia’s threats to use atomic weapons. Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy’s G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Simultaneously, the world was forced to grapple with the fact that human beings now had the ability to extinguish all life on earth through atomic weapons. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Those who advocate a purely technical demonstration would wish to outlaw the use of atomic weapons, and have feared that if we use the weapons now our position in future negotiations will be prejudiced. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Beijing also warned Wednesday about the dangers of nuclear war, after Russia announced earlier it would move atomic weapons into neighboring Belarus. Analysis: China’s Ukraine plan mixes peace, self-interest 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The move by Russia to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus came in response to the West’s increasing military support for Ukraine. French foreign minister hopes Sweden, Finland join NATO soon 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The pond was used for the cooling, storage, and de-canning of spent fuel from the reactors as part of the UK's post-war atomic weapons programme. Divers enter Sellafield nuclear pool for first time in 65 years 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Security Council to “counter the Kremlin’s nuclear blackmail” after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Iran responded by ramping up its enrichment of uranium, and now has enough for “several” atomic weapons if it chooses to develop them, according to the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog. Iran’s currency hits new low amid anti-government protests 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Putin’s veiled threats to use atomic weapons if the conflict escalates revived fears of nuclear war that had lain dormant since the Cold War. Global impact: 5 ways war in Ukraine has changed the world 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The bulk of the China-Iran joint statement emphasized strong political and economic ties, the quest for peace and justice in the Middle East and denuclearization in spite of Tehran’s alleged drive to produce atomic weapons. China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z It caps at 1,550 the number of long-range nuclear warheads they can deploy and limits the use of missiles that can carry atomic weapons. NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear pact with the US 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Now, as Russia reminds the world of its atomic weapons, tourists are flocking to visit the decommissioned bunker. Your Friday Briefing: China’s Campaign Against ‘Zero-Covid’ Protesters 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Moreover, on a recent visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Beijing, the German leader and Chinese President Xi Jinping jointly condemned any use or threats to use atomic weapons in Ukraine. Poland missile incident proves the need to send Ukraine more air defenses now 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The school opened in 1970 and sits in the flood plain of Coldwater Creek, which was contaminated with radioactive waste generated when Mallinckrodt Chemical processed uranium in the 1940s and 1950s for atomic weapons. 3rd investigation finds no contamination at Missouri school 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The U.S. knew Japan was crippled and ready to surrender, but it wanted to send a message to the Soviet Union that with its new atomic weapons it was going to dominate the world. Stop worrying and love the bomb: Proxy war with Russia is sliding toward apocalypse 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z And because it involves nuclear material, it can often be confused, in public discussion, with an atomic weapon. Western Officials Warn Russia Could Use a Dirty Bomb as a Pretext 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Israeli and Gulf Arab fears that Iran may be seeking to obtain an atomic weapon, an ambition Iran denies. U.S. says Iran nuclear deal is 'not our focus right now' 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The chances of Mr. Putin using an atomic weapon remain low, they have said. Biden calls the ‘prospect of Armageddon’ the highest since the Cuban missile crisis. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z North Korea is a small, impoverished, widely shunned nation sandwiched between great powers, but it has built, against great odds, its atomic weapons program through tenacity, shrewd political maneuvering and cutthroat persistence. Analysis: North Korean missile launches are a test for Biden 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z North Korea claimed this was its first thermonuclear device - the most powerful of all types of atomic weapon. North Korea: What missiles does it have? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin reminded the world of President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, 77 years ago, adding: “By the way, they created a precedent.” Putin’s nuclear threats stir growing alarm in Washington. 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin reminded the world of President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, 77 years ago, adding, “By the way, they created a precedent.” In Washington, Putin’s Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z Each warhead is much more powerful than the bombs dropped by the U.S. on two Japanese cities at the end of World War II, the only time atomic weapons were used. EXPLAINER: How real are Putin’s nuclear threats in Ukraine? 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Eisenhower considered using atomic weapons during the Taiwan Strait Crisis that began in 1954 and again in Berlin just a few years later. North Korea’s new law is far from the only nuclear threat the world faces 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Kishida, who is from Hiroshima, the first city to be attacked by an atomic weapon, said he is committed to creating a world without nuclear weapons. Japan PM calls for UN reforms to address Russian aggression 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, to spill over to its deepening relationship with other parts of the world body that deal with refugees, climate, the internet, satellites, world hunger, atomic weapons, energy and much more. China values UN relationship despite human rights criticism 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z North Korea conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, and since then has built up an arsenal of atomic weapons and missiles that can deliver warheads to the U.S. mainland. North Korea codifies right to launch preemptive nuclear strikes 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Israel, widely believed to be the Middle East’s only nuclear power, has pledged never to allow Iran to obtain atomic weapons, saying Tehran advocates its destruction. Western powers can strike better Iran deal, Israeli lawmaker says 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Veterans who faced radiation exposure during the development of the nation’s atomic weapons program were usually sworn to secrecy because of national security requirements during the Cold War. Pentagon to issue medal to vets of nuclear weapon program 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The U.S. and Russia, which hold 90% of the world’s atomic weapons, saw their inventories decline in 2021 due to the dismantling of warheads retired from military service years ago. ‘Worrying trend’: Post-Cold War drop in nukes could be over 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z The second use of atomic weapons occurred Aug. 9, 1945, three days after the first. Opinion | To avoid nuclear calamity, Biden makes a delicate calibration about Putin 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Japan, the only country attacked by atomic weapons, has regularly spoken out against nuclear armaments. Japan's Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Its stockpile of enriched uranium also continues to grow, worrying nuclear nonproliferation experts that Iran could be closer to the threshold of having enough material for an atomic weapon if it chose to pursue one. As Iran talks near end, UN nuclear watchdog chief in Tehran 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Mr. Grossi of the I.A.E.A. dismissed Russian claims that Ukraine was seeking to acquire atomic weapons, saying that his agency’s oversight of the nation showed that Kyiv’s nuclear program was entirely peaceful. Combat at Ukraine Nuclear Plant Adds Radioactive Dangers to Russian Invasion 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Albert Einstein wrote to President Franklin Roosevelt and warned him that Nazi Germany might be working to develop atomic weapons. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Britain, along with fellow nuclear powers the United States and Russia, is a signatory to the 1994 Budapest Memorandum under which Ukraine gave up its own atomic weapons in return for security guarantees. 'Protect our sky': a Ukrainian activist's emotional plea to UK's Johnson 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Critics, led by then-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, complained the restrictions were temporary, not airtight and gave Iran a pathway to developing atomic weapons capability. EXPLAINER: Impending Iran nuclear deal alarms Israel 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Israel views Iran’s nuclear program as cover for plans to develop atomic weapons; Iran insists it is intended only to generate nuclear energy and denies any intention to build a bomb. Israeli prime minister makes historic visit to Bahrain, seeking to fortify regional coalition against Iran 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Blinken said that the longer Iran fails to comply with the 2015 Vienna accord - intended to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program - the closer it would get to being able to build an atomic weapon. U.S. says nuclear talks with Iran at ‘decisive moment’ 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Blinken said that the longer Iran fails to comply with the 2015 Vienna accord — intended to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program — the closer it would get to being able to build an atomic weapon. US says nuclear talks with Iran at ‘decisive moment’ 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Nations without atomic weapons committed not to acquire them and to allow verification that nuclear energy programs weren’t morphing into weaponry. Virus delays UN nuclear treaty meeting, possibly til August 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Iran rejects Western suspicions that it is seeking atomic weapons, saying its nuclear activities are for civilian energy purposes. Analysis: Stuck in the middle? UAE walks tightrope between U.S, Israel and Iran 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Such highly enriched uranium can be easily refined to make atomic weapons, which is why world powers have sought to contain Tehran’s nuclear program. UN atomic watchdog: Iran further raising nuclear stockpile 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The couple is being charged with violating the Atomic Energy Act, which restricts the disclosure of information related to atomic weapons or nuclear materials. Maryland couple suspected of selling nuclear secrets could spend rest of life in jail 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z The complaint alleges violations of the Atomic Energy Act, which restricts the disclosure of information related to atomic weapons or nuclear materials. Navy nuclear engineer charged with trying to pass secrets 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z And it’s the 75th anniversary of the General Assembly’s very first resolution, which sought proposals to eliminate atomic weapons. ‘Neglected danger’: Nukes not in forefront in speeches at UN 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Israel is concerned a revival of the deal may eventually allow its arch-foe Tehran to acquire atomic weapons. Israel defence minister to visit France to discuss NSO, Iran 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z And Mr. Putin lingered on descriptions of Russia’s modernized arsenal of atomic weapons. Putin Warns of a Russian ‘Red Line’ the West Will Regret Crossing 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z The agreement eased economic sanctions on Tehran in return for curbs to the Iranian nuclear program designed to make it harder to develop an atomic weapon - an ambition Tehran denies. U.S. open to discussing wider nuclear deal road map if Iran wishes 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z An atomic weapons program, even undeclared, provided it an edge to deter enemies. Secretive Israeli nuclear facility undergoes major project 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z The bombs in the B-52 weren’t mere Hiroshima-class atomic weapons. Remembering the night two atomic bombs fell—on North Carolina 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump exited the deal between Iran and six world powers that sought to limit Tehran’s nuclear programme and prevent it developing atomic weapons. Iran's Rouhani says 'ball in U.S. court' over nuclear dispute 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z In fact, really that was more of a revenge bombing, they firebombed that city and killed two or three times as many people with conventional weapons as they did with the atomic weapons. Joe Scarborough on Harry Truman, Donald Trump and what the hell happened to the Republican Party 2020-12-05T05:00:00Z In 2015, the New York Times compared him to J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who directed the Manhattan Project that during World War Two produced the first atomic weapons. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran vows to avenge scientist's assassination 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z The pact, which Trump abandoned in 2018, sought to limit Iran’s nuclear program to prevent it from developing atomic weapons in return for the easing of economic sanctions. Explainer: In Biden's foreign policy duo, he has a team - but not of rivals 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump quit a deal with Tehran that sought to limit Iran’s nuclear programme to prevent it from developing atomic weapons in return for the easing of economic sanctions. Germany hopes for joint transatlantic approach on Iran under Biden - diplomat 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump abandoned in May 2018 and restored related U.S. sanctions, sought to limit Iran’s nuclear program to prevent it from developing atomic weapons in return for the easing of economic sanctions. U.S.'s Coons would back resuming Iran nuclear deal, with caveats 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z The continued proliferation and modernization of atomic weapons will lead inexorably to their possession and eventual accidental or deliberate use. 10 years until Armageddon: The nuclear threat grows 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Hanford was born of secrecy in World War II to produce plutonium for atomic weapons, including the bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan. Whistleblower claims result in nearly $58 million settlement with Hanford contractors 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia has mineable uranium ore reserves sufficient to start its own nuclear fuel production, increasing concerns about the Kingdom’s interest in an atomic weapons programme, according to a confidential report seen by the Guardian. First Thing: 'I was in Trump's grip, and I couldn't get out of it' 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z They say it is fatally flawed because certain restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activity gradually expire and will allow the country to eventually develop atomic weapons. Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z U.S. officials say the deal is fatally flawed because certain restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activity gradually expire and will allow the country to eventually develop atomic weapons. It’s US against most of UN council on Iran sanctions 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z U.S. officials say the deal is fatally flawed because certain restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activity gradually expire and will allow the country to eventually develop atomic weapons. It’s US against most of UN council on Iran sanctions 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z The Europeans fear that the reimposition of sanctions may lead Iran to quit the nuclear deal entirely and plow ahead with efforts to develop atomic weapons. US dismisses opposition to restoring UN sanctions on Iran 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The Europeans fear that the re-imposition of sanctions may prompt Iran to quit the nuclear deal entirely and plow ahead with efforts to develop atomic weapons. Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z By the time Hersey arrived in Hiroshima, the military had been successful, Blume argues, in burying and obfuscating the true power of atomic weapons. The U.S. hid Hiroshima’s human suffering. Then John Hersey went to Japan. 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z At the Truman presidential library, a stone plaque dedicated in 1995 is inscribed: “In gratitude to President Harry S Truman for saving many lives by using atomic weapons to end World War II.” 'He felt he had to do it': Truman's grandson on bombing Hiroshima 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z In 1939, Albert Einstein signed a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt urging creation of an atomic weapons research program. Today in History 2020-08-02T04:00:00Z The special “Hiroshima: 75 Years Later” uses archival footage plus the first-person accounts of scientists, survivors, military leaders and others to mark the solemn anniversary of the first-ever use of an atomic weapon during wartime. What’s on TV This Week: 'Being Reuben,' 'Star Trek: Below Decks' and more 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The path that led to Trinity had begun some three years earlier with the creation of the Manhattan Project as an Allied effort to produce an atomic weapon. Column: 75 years ago today, the Trinity A-Bomb test ushered in the era of nuclear warfare 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z Russia President Vladimir Putin recently endorsed Russia’s nuclear deterrent policy, which allows him to use atomic weapons in response to a conventional strike targeting the nation’s critical government and military infrastructure. US, Russia to start nuclear arms control talks this month 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z The group, whose name means “atomic weapons” in German, adheres to the teachings of a once-obscure American white-supremacist named James Mason, who advocates random violence as the path to a race war. As Trump vows crackdown on ‘antifa,’ growth of right-wing extremism frustrates Europeans 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z One is an American woman, who unknowingly contributed to the creation of the atomic weapon, and the other, a Japanese woman, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima. Fox News Sunday's Chris Wallace on decision that ended World War II and changed the world 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z In 1939, Albert Einstein wrote secretly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt about the potential need for “quick action” toward the development of atomic weapons. Opinion | If Trump ran the Manhattan Project, we’d all be speaking Japanese 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z The nuclear agreement was aimed at convincing Iran to stop developing atomic weapons in exchange for economic incentives. Pompeo preparing argument that US still 'participant' in Iran nuclear deal, in effort to restore UN sanctions 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Young Isaac was forbidden to waste time reading about things that didn't exist and never would, like space travel and atomic weapons. Isaac Asimov, the candy store kid who dreamed up robots 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Atomwaffen is German for “atomic weapons,” a particular interest of its founder. White Supremacists Targeted Journalists and a Trump Official, F.B.I. Says 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z It was also involved with atomic weapons research. Landscapes of chemical and biological warfare 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Tuesday for Trump to replace the 2015 deal with his own new pact to ensure Iran did not get an atomic weapon. Iran's Zarif says nuclear pact not dead, wary of 'Trump deal' 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The nuclear agreement is aimed at convincing Iran to stop developing atomic weapons in exchange for economic incentives. EU launches Iran nuclear deal dispute action 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z The three European leaders specifically urged Iran to “withdraw all measures” not in line with the 2015 nuclear agreement that was intended to stop Tehran from pursuing its atomic weapons program. Germany, Britain, France urge Iran to abide by nuclear pact 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z He has become a premier spokesman on climate change, inveighed against the mistreatment of migrants, declared the death penalty “inadmissible” in all cases and the use and possession of atomic weapons as “immoral.” 12 major religious newsmakers — and stories — from the past decade 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z He added, “As is the possession of atomic weapons.” Editorial Roundup: New York 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z In Hiroshima, the pope met with bomb survivors and spoke vividly of the “black hole of death and destruction” atomic weapons could cause. In Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Pope Francis calls for abolishing nuclear weapons 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Francis deviated from his prepared text, which declared only that the use of atomic weapons for war was immoral. The Latest: Pope’s message resonates with students 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z He added off-the-cuff, “As is the possession of atomic weapons.” Pope in Hiroshima: Use and possession of atom bomb ‘immoral’ 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z I had lots of thoughts the way you do when you’re young, but one of them was that atomic weapons aren’t something that are proof of man’s technology but will lead to man’s extinction. Japanese Christians in Nagasaki tearful, excited to hear Pope speak 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z Atomwaffen, which means "atomic weapon" in German, is an extremist group that hopes to trigger a race war through murders and violence. Guns seized from neo-Nazi leader in Washington state, court records show 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z He was spared combat by President Harry Truman’s decision to drop atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, provoking the Japanese surrender. Opinion | What My Father Taught Me About Race 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Francis visited the Nagasaki ground zero Sunday and demanded world leaders renounce atomic weapons and the Cold War-era doctrine of deterrence. The Latest: Pope’s message resonates with students 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Beijing says it wants a “minimum credible nuclear deterrent” but won’t be the first to use atomic weapons in a conflict. Chinese parade a glimpse into military ambitions 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z The nuclear deal is meant to keep Tehran from building atomic weapons in exchange for economic relief. Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z Mayor Kazumi Matsui raised concerns in his peace address Tuesday about the rise of self-centered politics in the world and urged leaders to steadily work toward achieving a world without atomic weapons. Hiroshima marks 74th anniversary of atomic bombing 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Iran denies ever having considered developing atomic weapons. Iran ready to talk if U.S. lifts sanctions, Pompeo skeptical 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z “The nations with atomic weapons need to shoulder their responsibilities for disarmament better and at the same time we need to prevent further countries from obtaining nuclear weapons.” German minister: nuclear disarmament treaty in crisis 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z The top security adviser to President Donald Trump says that there’s “no reason” for Iran to breach the terms of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers other than to seek atomic weapons. The Latest: Bolton says key Saudi port was recently attacked 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z The announced 3.67% enrichment limit makes the uranium viable for a power plant but not enough for an atomic weapon, according to The Associated Press. Iran uranium enrichment increased after Trump threats 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z There were few journalists more insightful about the North's push to develop atomic weapons capable of striking the United States. Eric Talmadge, AP's North Korea bureau chief, dead at 57 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z There were few journalists more insightful about the North’s push to develop atomic weapons capable of striking the United States. Eric Talmadge, AP’s North Korea bureau chief, dead at 57 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z Massive bombing campaigns against civilians in cities culminated in the dropping of atomic weapons in 1945. Opinion | Here’s what will decide whether technology becomes a force for good, or evil 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z It might even, for example, have taken up the legality of the U.S. use of the world’s first atomic weapons to obliterate the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. How to make yourself an exception to the rule of law 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Iran pledged not to continue work on atomic weapons under the 2015 nuclear deal. Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z “They don’t want to recognize that atomic weapons are a threat to all of humanity.” At Germany’s last nuclear base, fears of a new arms race as U.S.-Russia treaty collapses 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z And the closed fuel cycle would establish a global market for plutonium, the stuff of atomic weapons, raising proliferation concerns. Smaller, safer, cheaper: One company aims to reinvent the nuclear reactor and save a warming planet 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Britain, France and Germany, along with the rest of the EU, continue to support the nuclear deal as the best way to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons. Pompeo meets with EU’s top diplomat amid Pence attack 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z When atomic weapons were our most sensitive military secret, their creation required extensive sophisticated infrastructure. Opinion | No trade deal can dictate our relationship with China 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z The Trump administration withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018, because the agreement did not prevent Tehran from developing atomic weapons and continuing its military expansionism and terrorism. Iran hangs man on anti-gay charge - as Europe turns blind eye to human rights abuses and tries to circumvent US sanctions 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z She wanted to illustrate impassioned observations she had heard from scientists about the consequences of the world's first atomic weapons, which they helped develop. Mankind 'no closer to apocalypse' 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z There could be no more consequential decision than launching atomic weapons and possibly triggering a nuclear holocaust. “Alexa, launch our nukes!” 2018-12-24T05:00:00Z Atomwaffen - the word means atomic weapons in German - has been linked to five murders and its co-founder was jailed earlier this year for explosives offences. Neo-Nazis suggest Harry should be shot 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Documents found by Seneca White Deer suggest the depot housed the Army’s largest stockpile of atomic weapons. White deer have unusual home in upstate NY _ old Army depot 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z In 2006, North Korea faced a barrage of condemnation and calls for retaliation after it announced that it had set off a small atomic weapon underground; President Bush said, “The international community will respond.” Today in History 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Israel says Iran is seeking atomic weapons, a charge Iran denies. Iran mocks Israel PM's new atomic claims 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z There, the bomb was developed in top secrecy during World War II in a rush to beat the Nazis to nuclear weaponry, and it’s where atomic weapons are still being produced. Review: With 'Doctor Atomic,' Santa Fe stages a nuclear tale as the opera of our time 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z The accord allows for that but limits Iran’s enrichment of uranium to 3.67 percent, enough to use in a nuclear power plant but far lower than the 90 percent needed for an atomic weapon. World Digest: July 18, 2018 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z The nuclear accord limits Iran’s uranium enrichment to 3.67 percent, enough to use in a nuclear power plant but far lower than the 90 percent needed for an atomic weapon. Iran nuclear chief says uranium stockpile reaches 950 tons 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z It cannot rejoin until all its atomic weapons have been dismantled. North Korea presents nuclear disarmament’s biggest challenge yet 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z The accord allows for that, but limits Iran’s enrichment of uranium to 3.67 percent, enough to use in a nuclear power plant but far lower than the 90 percent needed for an atomic weapon. AP Explains: Iran reopens uranium plant in its latest gamble 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z In fact, he says he is insisting on “complete, verifiable, irreversible denuclearization,” presumably meaning eliminating all of North Korea’s atomic weapons and production facilities. Editorials from around New York 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Merkel also condemned the tweet, while insisting the nuclear agreement was the best way to keep Iran from developing atomic weapons. Iran’s top leader seeks to clarify position on Israel 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z In the 2015 agreement, Iran agreed only to enrich uranium up to 3.67 percent, enough to use in a nuclear power plant but far lower than the 90 percent needed for an atomic weapon. With nuclear deal under threat, Iran shows off centrifuges 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Mrs May also used the phone call to bolster the European support for the Iran nuclear deal - designed to prevent the country developing atomic weapons. PM raises jailed Briton cases with Iran 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord designed to keep Tehran’s atomic weapons program in check. UN’s top nuclear inspector resigns suddenly 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z Indeed, beneath his clown’s guise, Feynman was a sensitive man, suffering from both early grief and considerable anguish about the atomic weapons he had helped engender. Richard Feynman at 100 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z She was 12 years old when Americans dropped a 9,000-pound atomic weapon on Hiroshima. Hiroshima bombing survivors reflect on the tragedy 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z We cannot change the fact that the clown in the north has an atomic weapon now, as do several other suspect countries. Opinion | President Trump’s North Korea Gamble 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z He was an atomic weapons assembly officer early in his career at Sandia Base, N.M., and later worked on other weapons systems and in the Pentagon’s research and development office. Washington-area obituaries of note 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z In Asia, U.S. efforts to stop North Korea’s atomic weapons development rest partly on Moscow’s willingness to countenance a U.S. and European call for an oil embargo on Pyongyang, which it has so far rejected. 'Bad guy' Russia emerges as central player in Western diplomacy 2018-02-18T05:00:00Z Not only is Russia building more atomic weapons, but also it is showing an alarming willingness to threaten the use of those weapons. Opinion | Trump won’t be president forever. Nuclear policy shouldn’t pretend he will. 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Iran accused the US on Sunday of threatening Russia with new atomic weapons, after the Trump administration published a document outlining plans to expand its nuclear capabilities in order to deter others. Iran accuses US of 'shamelessly threatening' Russia with nuclear weapons 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z In his speech on Wednesday, Trump criticised the “cruel dictatorship” of Kim Jong-un and the leader’s “reckless pursuit” of atomic weapons while vowing to wage “a campaign of maximum pressure” to derail the nuclear threat. North Korea criticises Trump's 'sinister' State of the Union address 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z It was founded at the University of Chicago in 1945 by a group of scientists who helped develop the first atomic weapons. Doomsday Clock moves nearer 'apocalypse' 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z In Asia, U.S. efforts to stop North Korea’s atomic weapons development rest partly on Moscow’s willingness to countenance a U.S. and European call for an oil embargo on Pyongyang, which it has so far rejected. 'Bad guy' Russia emerges as central player in Western diplomacy 2018-02-18T05:00:00Z The bulletin was founded by scientists who helped develop the United States’ first atomic weapons. 'Doomsday Clock' closest to midnight since Cold War over nuclear threa 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z In a televised speech on Sunday, Iranian president Hassan Rouhani said: “The Americans are shamelessly threatening Russia with a new atomic weapon.” Iran accuses US of 'shamelessly threatening' Russia with nuclear weapons 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z The island was populated with German and U.S. scientists and engineers working as part of Operation Paperclip in an effort to develop the U.S. aerospace, atomic weapons and military aircraft industries. New book features Kansas man who executed Nazi war criminals 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z Because of its fleeting appearance from a distance, experts are holding fire on a positive identification of the device as an atomic weapon. Speculation over N Korea 'A-bomb' photo 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z The next year, while warning that Washington would retain the ability to retaliate against a nuclear strike, he promised that America would develop no new types of atomic weapons. Special Report: In modernizing nuclear arsenal, U.S. stokes new arms race 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z The bulletin was founded by scientists who helped develop the United States’ first atomic weapons. 'Doomsday Clock' closest to midnight since Cold War over nuclear threa 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Can North Korea’s missiles deliver an atomic weapon to the U.S. mainland? Can Trump be trusted with the nuclear launch codes? Can any president? 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z To remedy the so-called “sunset” provisions and ensure Iran never gets within a year of obtaining atomic weapons, the legislation effectively disposes of them altogether. Draft GOP bill seeks more constraints on Iran’s nuke program 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z But there isn’t much question that Iran is abiding by terms that drastically limit its stockpile of nuclear materials and make it virtually impossible to produce an atomic weapon in the next decade. Opinion | Trump’s dangerous folly on the Iran deal 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z The next year, while warning that Washington would retain the ability to retaliate against a nuclear strike, he promised that America would develop no new types of atomic weapons. Special Report: In modernizing nuclear arsenal, U.S. stokes new arms race 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Al-Jaafari cited provisions in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty that allow countries without atomic weapons to pursue peaceful nuclear energy projects. Iraq seeks other nations’ help to build a nuclear reactor 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z He noted that the United States had never shown remorse for the damage caused by atomic weapons, but he was even harsher toward his own country. Japanese survivor of Nagasaki atomic attack bared his scars to plead against nuclear war 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z The U.S. and other world powers fear Iran seeks the ability to produce atomic weapons. Iranian president threatens to revitalize nuclear program 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z The U.S. and other world powers fear Iran sought the ability to produce atomic weapons. Iranian president threatens to revitalize nuclear program 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z Kennedy was determined to avoid a similar chain of unpredictable events involving atomic weapons. Opinion | What Trump should know about the Cuban Missile Crisis 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z A fire, started when a crewman left a pillow over a heating vent, resulted in four atomic weapons – hydrogen bombs – plunging into the ice, and releasing plutonium into the environment. Watching ice melt: inside Nasa’s mission to the north pole 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Fear of nuclear fallout reaches deep into the popular psyche of a country that was twice targeted by atomic weapons. Bunkering down: sales of nuclear shelters climb in Japan wary of North Korea tests 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z Just last week South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump focused much of their first meeting on opposing North Korea’s development of atomic weapons that threaten both allies. North Korea launches ballistic missile, Japan's defence ministry says 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z President Donald Trump focused much of their first meeting on opposing North Korea's development of atomic weapons that threaten both allies. North Korea Launches Another Ballistic Missile, South Says 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z The U.S. unleashed the terrifying power of atomic weapons less than two years earlier to end World War II. The Soviet Union, our ally in the war, was now our enemy with impressive military might. Flying saucers still evasive 70 years after pilot’s report 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z In essence, he discovered that energy and mass are interchangeable, setting the stage for nuclear power—and atomic weapons. How a Refrigerator Led to Einstein’s Pleas for Atomic Bomb Research 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z The message to China, North Korea’s essential ally, was unmistakable: accept an armistice, or anything – including the use of atomic weapons – is possible. Can Trump defuse North Korea by acting like Ike? | Matthew d’Ancona 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z This would mark the country’s first test using fusion technology; the three previous nuclear tests are all believed to have used plutonium-based, or possibly uranium-based, atomic weapons. North Korea's push over the years to become a nuclear power 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Lokhova also listed Flynn as one of four referees who would provide selective endorsements for her book, which is expected to detail how Russian spies penetrated the US atomic weapons programme. Michael Flynn: new evidence spy chiefs had concerns about Russian ties 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z That change affected products used for nuclear medicine purposes that might have uses in an atomic weapons program. US revises Russia sanctions for electronics exports 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z This would allow the North to produce additional nuclear material for use in building more atomic weapons of mass destruction. North Korea restarts plutonium nuclear reactor 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z The bulletin was founded by scientists who helped develop the United States' first atomic weapons. Nuclear 'Doomsday Clock' ticks closest to midnight in 64 years 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z The BPA was founded at the University of Chicago in 1945 by a group of scientists who helped develop the first atomic weapons. Apocalypse is 30 seconds closer, say Doomsday Clock scientists - BBC News 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z In 1978, she became chair of the National Assembly of Women and met with world leaders to press them to scrap atomic weapons. Betty Tebbs: Women's rights activist dies aged 98 - BBC News 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z It traces its origin to the Manhattan Project, when the Atomic Energy Commission was charged with analyzing the Soviet Union’s atomic weapons program. A look at the 17 agencies that make up the U.S. intelligence community 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z North Korea has atomic weapons; Iran may someday get them. The new world order 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z It was the second brusque comment about atomic weapons in two days from the New York businessman that alarmed nuclear non-proliferation experts worried about fueling global tension. Trump's nuclear remarks test bid to improve Russia ties 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z “The pattern of the use of atomic weapons was set at Hiroshima,” J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, said in November, 1945, just a few months after the Japanese city’s destruction. World War Three, by Mistake 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Even more shocking was Trump’s proposal that Japan and South Korea develop their own atomic weapons to counter North Korea’s rising power as a nuclear state. Cops of the Pacific? U.S. military’s role in Asia during the age of Donald Trump 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z The Obama administration promoted the deal as a way to suspend Tehran’s suspected drive to develop atomic weapons. Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Donald Trump 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z The Obama administration promoted the deal as a way to suspend Tehran's suspected drive to develop atomic weapons. Netanyahu says will discuss with Trump 'bad' Iran nuclear deal 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z A Missouri couple says their home is contaminated with dangerously high levels of radioactive waste left over from the US government’s second world war-era atomic weapons program. Missouri home contaminated by wartime radioactive waste, lawsuit says 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Hikind said that Mrs. Clinton’s support for the nuclear deal with Iran, which was intended to keep that country from developing atomic weapons, disqualified her in his view. In Democratic Stronghold of New York City, Trump Finds Support Among Orthodox Jews 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z “The postwar era in which Americans’ atomic weapons and its military presence in Europe shielded first the west and later the central European states would be over. Donald Trump’s Victory Promises to Upend the International Order 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Not so long ago, it was implausible that a major nuclear power — the United States, Russia, or China — would consider using atomic weapons in any imaginable conflict scenario. Donald Trump may not become president, but his nuclear policy may live on 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z Then in the 1940s he experimented with high altitude weather balloons to spy on Soviet atomic weapons testing. Minnesota Sea Grant celebrates 50th year of water research 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z When the United States was testing atomic weapons at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific beginning in 1946, he predicted correctly that the shock waves from explosions would dissipate without causing far-flung tsunamis. Joseph B. Keller, Mathematician With Whimsical Curiosity, Dies at 93 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z He cited President Ronald Reagan’s warning against allowing a “fool or maniac” to wield atomic weapons, and described Mr. Trump as such a man. Debate Takeaways: Tim Kaine Presses Mike Pence on Russia, but Not Gay Rights 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z Mr. Kristensen said it is extremely unlikely the submarines deploy with atomic weapons. Israel nuclear arsenal estimate was high 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z Russia, he said, had built new nuclear weapons systems, raising questions as to whether its leaders were cautious enough when it came to atomic weapons. Cost of modernizing U.S. nuclear weapons to fall to next president 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is urging continued international commitment to a Korean peninsula free of nuclear arms, in comments alluding to the recent testing of an atomic weapon by its North Korean ally. The Latest: UN adopts anti-microbial resistance declaration 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z The accord curtailed Iran's nuclear program, pulling it back from atomic weapons capability in exchange for the end of various oil, trade and financial sanctions by the U.S. and six other world powers. WHY IT MATTERS: Iran 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z The accord curtailed Iran’s nuclear program, pulling it back from atomic weapons capability in exchange for the end of various oil, trade and financial sanctions by the U.S. and six other world powers. WHY IT MATTERS: Iran 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Johnson’s campaign released another ad, “Merely Another Weapon,” displaying the detonation of a nuclear bomb and quoting Goldwater as saying atomic weapons were “merely another weapon.” Lies, insults and exaggerations: A U.S. presidential campaign tradition 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z He views atomic weapons as a security guarantee for his oppressive regime. WHY IT MATTERS: North Korea 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z Enclosed was a small bronze lapel pin commemorating the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic weapons dropped on Japan to end World War II. Man waiting for late father’s Wah Chang compensation 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z Activists hold annual demonstrations in the New Mexico town that gave birth to the atomic weapon during the anniversary of the bombings. Activists to march in Los Alamos on Hiroshima anniversary 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, at the United Nations, a committee was debating the possibility of placing atomic weapons under “international control” and creating a monitoring system that would prevent member countries from developing their own. America at the Atomic Crossroads 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Both names spoke to a particular moment in history: their names referenced the development of atomic weapons. Here's What the First Bikini Looked Like 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Like the hibakusha, our focus might instead best be directed forward, in the hopes that atomic weapons truly become a thing of the past. Hiroshima: I had family members among the dead | George Takei 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z “President Truman was right to order the use of atomic weapons against Japan and so shorten the war,” Mr. Bush said in an email. Obama’s Hiroshima visit panned by critics on left, right 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z Obama will not apologize for Harry S. Truman’s decision to unleash atomic weapons, making the U.S. the only country on earth to have acted as nuclear aggressor. What My Japanese Grandfather and American Father Taught Me About Peace 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z They suggested that Mr. Obama defend the decision to use atomic weapons to hasten an end to the war and, ultimately, save lives by avoiding an invasion of Japan. Times Readers’ Advice for Obama in Hiroshima: Focus on Nuclear-Free Future 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z South Korea’s aim, as well as that of the U.S., is to starve Pyongyang of cash for its nuclear program and create an economic crisis that forces it to negotiate over its atomic weapons. South Korea Targets North’s Military Links in Africa 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z A second U.S. atomic weapon three days later killed 80,000 people in Nagasaki. Obama will visit Hiroshima this month, the first sitting U.S. president to do so 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z North Korea conducted a fourth nuclear test in January and a long-range rocket launch the following month, triggering expanded U.N. sanctions aimed at starving it of funds for its atomic weapons program. North Korea foreign earnings may be hit after a new nuclear test: U.S. 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump’s alternative is a nuclear free-for-all in which atomic weapons will inevitably fall into ever more dubious hands. Trump’s Nuclear World 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z The US government was unable to keep secret the details of atomic weapons following WWII. In the Apple Case, a Debate Over Data Hits Home 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, China agreed to support the unusually tough measures intended to persuade its close ally North Korea to abandon its atomic weapons program. U.N. delays vote on tough new North Korea sanctions at Russia's request 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z The nuclear spending boost is an ironic turn for a president who made reducing U.S. dependence on atomic weapons a centerpiece of his agenda during his first years in office. U.S. test-fires ICBMs to stress its power to Russia, North Korea 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Israel, Pakistan, North Korea and India aren’t parties to the treaty and are all believed to possess atomic weapons. Egypt Says Iran Deal Provides New Opening for a Nuclear Weapons-Free Mideast 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z He said the Americans have been pushing for tough new measures that went beyond targeting North Korea’s atomic weapons and missile programs, while China wanted any future steps to focus on the question of nonproliferation. North Korea rocket launch will have 'serious consequences', US says 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was founded at the University of Chicago in 1945 by a group of scientists who helped develop the first atomic weapons. 'Doomsday Clock' set for an update amid nuclear tensions - BBC News 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Iran has always denied seeking an atomic weapon, saying its activities are only for peaceful purposes, such as power generation and medical research. Lifting of Iran sanctions is 'a good day for the world' 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z He said Iran planned to sign an agreement next week with China to modify the reactor, which is capable of producing the plutonium needed to build an atomic weapon. Iranian Official Denies That Nuclear Reactor Was Sealed 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Do weaker, more precise atomic weapons lower the threshold for nuclear warfare? Your Tuesday Evening Briefing: David Bowie, Istanbul, Bernie Sanders 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Truman was not aware of the secret Manhattan Project to build atomic weapons until he was sworn in as president. George M. Elsey, one of the last links to the FDR White House, dies at 97 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Any hint of America’s nuclear power enrages Pyongyang, which links its own pursuit of atomic weapons to what it sees as past nuclear-backed moves by the US to topple its authoritarian government. US bomber flies over South Korea amid standoff over North Korea nuclear tests 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Any hint of American nuclear power enrages Pyongyang, which links its own pursuit of atomic weapons to what it sees as past nuclear-backed moves by the United States to topple its authoritarian government. A powerful U.S. B-52 bomber has flown over South Korea in a show of force following North Korea's fourth nuclear test 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z The U.S. disputes that, saying the detonation appears to be a less powerful atomic weapon — but still said North Korea’s fourth significant nuclear test since 2006 is worrisome. House set to vote for North Korea, Iran sanctions 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z As President Obama focused intently on locking in a high-stakes nuclear deal with Iran, his administration pursued a decidedly less clear strategy on containing North Korea, a rogue state that already possesses an atomic weapon. North Korea got less attention as Obama focused on Iran nuke deal 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Over the past decade, Iran has developed capacities to make nuclear material, but its leaders insist they do not seek an atomic weapon. Global powers condemn North Korea’s nuclear weapons test 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z It's possible the country tested a boosted nuclear weapon, he says, deadlier than an atomic weapon but not as advanced as a hydrogen bomb. Views You Can Use: Does Kim Have an H-Bomb? 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Hydrogen bombs are much more powerful and difficult to create than strictly atomic weapons, due to the kind of nuclear reaction it employs and the complexity of the process. What North Korea’s Nuke Test Means for the U.S. 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z He likened the seismic impact of the latest test to one in 2013 which involved an atomic weapon. North Korea's hydrogen bomb proclamation: 5 things to know 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Hydrogen bombs, also called thermonuclear bombs, can potentially be much larger than atomic weapons, which rely on fission for their explosive power. North Korea nuclear test claim unlikely to force fresh negotiations with U.S. and allies 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z That blast, along with the two previous ones, was of an atomic weapon, not the exponentially more devastating hydrogen variety. Did North Korea Really Just Test a Hydrogen Bomb? 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Manhattan The second season of the historically based series ends with the first test of an atomic weapon. Tuesday's TV Highlights: 'The Expanse' on Syfy 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z That deal, which is designed to prevent Iran from building an atomic weapon and sparking a nuclear arms race throughout the Middle East, was signed two months ago. John Kerry’s Middle East Mission 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z Easier said than done, granted, but human beings were able to create atomic weapons and the Internet. The white man’s ugly last stand: Race, money, fear — and what Donald Trump’s rise says about us 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z In 1946 several hundred islanders were moved from Bikini Atoll by the US government, which wanted to test atomic weapons on the remote atoll. Bikini islanders seek US refuge as sea levels threaten homes - BBC News 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Tehran denies allegations from western powers and their allies that its nuclear programme was aimed at developing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Iran deal 'adoption day': US approves conditional sanctions waivers 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z While writing an encyclical on the Mystical Body of Christ, he was also assessing the likely strategic impact of atomic weapons. The Pope wanted Hitler dead: The secret story of the Vatican’s war to kill the Nazi despot 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z In the accord — known as a 123 Agreement — the UAE made a bold pledge not to enrich uranium or reprocess spent fuel to extract plutonium, two pathways to an atomic weapon. UAE official tells US lawmaker his country has same right to enrich uranium as Iran 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z Pakistan maintains there is no chance of Islamist militants getting their hands on atomic weapons. Obama to discuss nuclear security concerns with Pakistan 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Obama administration officials on Monday stressed that the July 14 agreement is solely focused on denying Iran the capability to develop an atomic weapon, and not solving these regional problems. Despite Nuclear Accord, U.S.-Iran Tensions Are on the Rise 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z South Korea’s president says the international community should turn its attentions to resolving the stand-off over North Korea’s pursuit of atomic weapons, after reaching a successful deal reached over Iran’s nuclear program. The Latest: : Qatar offers to host Mideast dialogue 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z New atomic weapons, too, are well into the development stage. The Cost of Building Atom Industry 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z It was Prime Minister Clement Attlee’s Labour government that developed atomic weapons in the years following World War II, making Britain the world’s third nuclear-armed state after the United States and the Soviet Union. UK Labour Party to vote on scrapping nuclear weapons 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z It was Prime Minister Clement Attlee's Labour government that developed atomic weapons in the years following World War II, making Britain the world's third nuclear-armed state after the United States and the Soviet Union. Leftward lurch by Britain's Labour Party puts unilateral nuclear disarmament back on agenda 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Tehran says its nuclear program is peaceful and that it did not conduct atomic weapons research. Experts urge release of details of IAEA inspection at Iran site 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z This “bunker buster” could penetrate even the underground Iranian enrichment facility at Fordow, which is suitable principally for creating an atomic weapon. Cleaning Up After the Obama Team’s Iran Deal 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z They had feared the nuclear activities were aimed at acquiring the capability to produce atomic weapons - something denied by Tehran. Iran says finds unexpectedly high uranium reserve 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z But the deal on the table merely delays Iran’s ability to build an atomic weapon from the current two to three months to a year or more. Cheney Warns U.S. Could Be in Iran’s Nuclear Crosshairs 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z For example, in 2013, Mr. Obama said he envisioned a deal that was so restrictive of Iran’s nuclear program “that they, as a practical matter, do not have breakout capacity” to build atomic weapons. Iran nuclear deal erases Obama’s red lines 2015-08-25T04:00:00Z The investigation of the Parchin nuclear site by the International Atomic Energy Agency is linked to a broader probe of allegations that Iran has worked on atomic weapons. AP Exclusive: UN to let Iran inspect alleged nuke work site 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z It found 500 sites, where nearly four million tons of uranium were extracted, much of it for atomic weapons. 5 Other Mines at Risk of Spilling Toxic Waste 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Their role was to produce plutonium for the country's atomic weapons programme. How Sellafield's radiation-proof robots do our dirty work - BBC News 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z From six miles above this street, the first atomic weapon of wartime use was detonated. National Geographic Archives: Up From Ground Zero 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Netanyahu argued that even if Iran fully complies with the deal, it will have enough nuclear infrastructure left in place when the deal expires in 15 years to assemble a full arsenal of atomic weapons. Israeli prime minister calls on American Jews to oppose Iran deal 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z Made in 1955, the painting shows the efforts of Japanese citizens, mostly women, to ban atmospheric testing of atomic weapons. Paintings bring Japan’s hellish aftermath into vivid focus 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z He’s been called by American officials the “ Robert Oppenheimer” of Iran’s nuclear efforts, a reference to the American scientist who oversaw development of atomic weapons during World War II. Sanctions to Be Lifted on Iranians Suspected of Nuclear Weapons Work 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z Iran insists its nuclear program is purely peaceful, aimed at producing nuclear energy and medical isotopes, but the United States and its Western allies believe Tehran’s real goal is to build atomic weapons. Iran's Parliament to Review Text of Nuclear Deal 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z His lobbying against the Iran nuclear deal — which he insists will not keep Tehran from attaining an atomic weapon — took a big hit with last week’s U.S.-led agreement. Israel's Netanyahu Struggles to Govern with Narrow Majority 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z His lobbying against the Iran nuclear deal — which he insists will not keep Tehran from attaining an atomic weapon — took a big hit with last week's U.S.-led agreement. After impressive election victory, Israel's Netanyahu struggles to govern with narrow majority 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z It also amassed bunker-buster bombs, the deadliest device in the U.S. arsenal short of an atomic weapon. Inside the Iran Talks 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Tehran denies Western and Israeli accusations it has been using a research program as cover for ambitions to develop atomic weapons. Obama sends Iran deal to wary Congress, Israel urges rejection 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z For the Israelis the concern was entirely about an Iranian atomic weapon. Obama Pours Gas on the Mideast Fire 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Those critics have already complained that the deal being discussed would only delay the day when Iran would have the ability to build an atomic weapon. Iran Nuclear Deal Is Reached After Long Negotiations 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z The United States and other countries believe Tehran once was working to develop an atomic weapon, an allegation Tehran has denied. Iran’s lead negotiator: ‘We have never been closer to a lasting outcome’ 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z The bunker-busting bombs are America's most destructive munitions short of atomic weapons. U.S. stockpiles powerful bunker-buster bombs in case Iran nuclear talks fail 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z In the international negotiations over Iran’s contested nuclear program, Mr. Kerry has confined the focus to atomic weapons only, not Iran’s militarism. Iran bullies region, broadens influence outside Persian Gulf 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a top critic of the deal, said Tuesday that Arab leaders agree with him that the emerging nuclear deal won’t stop Tehran from getting atomic weapons. U.N. report accuses U.S. of hiding Iran sanctions violations 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z International disarmament talks on the North’s atomic weapons programme remain stalled. South Korea test-fires missiles capable of striking all of North Korea 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z Each, by definition, was many times more destructive than the crude atomic weapon that leveled Hiroshima. China Making Some Missiles More Powerful 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Washington is also expected to argue that a negotiated nuclear deal with Iran won’t allow that country to secure atomic weapons. Why the Gulf States No Longer Trust America 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Tehran rejects allegations by Western powers and their allies that it is seeking the capability to produce atomic weapons and says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Exclusive: Czechs stopped potential nuclear tech purchase by Iran - sources 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Kerry said there was consensus that with an Iran nuclear deal to ensure Tehran doesn't develop atomic weapons so close, they needed to devote themselves to seeing a final accord reached. Kerry, Putin tackle U.S.-Russia policy strains in marathon Sochi talks 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Israel, which neither admits nor denies having atomic weapons, is not an NPT signatory. Kerry says Iran, world powers closer than ever to historic nuclear deal 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z Western nations suspect Iran's nuclear program is aimed at developing an atomic weapon. U.S. journalist held in Iran is accused of espionage, report says 2015-04-12T04:00:00Z Iran denies allegations by Western powers and their allies that it is seeking the capability to produce atomic weapons. Iran, powers close in on 2-3 page nuclear deal; success uncertain: officials 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Iran denies Western allegations it is seeking the capability to procure atomic weapons. U.S. wants detailed deal with Iran but hints at flexibility 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z There had been several suggestions, he said, that probably wouldn’t be pursued, “but defoliation of the forests by low-grade atomic weapons could well be done.” Ted Cruz Is Not Afraid to Lose 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z The West suspects Iran of seeking the ability to produce atomic weapons and the United Nations has imposed stringent economic sanctions on Tehran. Iran rejects 'bullying' as West stresses unity in nuclear talks 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z But U.S. and European officials say they only want a solid agreement that ensures Iran will not be able to quickly build an atomic weapon. Deadlocked Iran nuclear talks set to break off, resume next week 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z Previews of a deal between the U.S. and Iran say that Iran would be restricted from producing atomic weapons for 10 years. 5 things to know from Netanyahu's first post-election interview 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Iran denies allegations from Western powers and their allies that it is seeking the capability to produce an atomic weapon. Exclusive: Iran wants limits on nuclear work eased before any deal expires - officials 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z The West suspects Tehran of wanting to create an atomic weapons capability. Iran nuclear talks intensify as sides face tough issues 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z Iran says its nuclear program is aimed at generating electricity and at medical research, but many in the West fear the Islamic republic is trying to covertly build atomic weapons. Germany urges its partners, Iran to grab nuclear deal 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Iran, which rejects Western allegations it wants an atomic weapons capability, wants the U.N., West hopes for Iran concessions in nuclear talks 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z At their Sept. 26, 1969, White House meeting, Nixon and Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir agreed that Israel would not test atomic weapons, disclose possession of them or threaten any country with them. Another nation blazed the trail for Iran in developing a nuclear program 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z Iran denies any intention to seek atomic weapons, saying its nuclear energy program is solely for peaceful purposes. Iran, IAEA officials Meet Ahead of March Nuclear Deadline 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z After all, Pakistan celebrates a national holiday each May marking the anniversary of its first atomic weapons test in 1998. Outcry and fear as Pakistan builds new nuclear reactors in dangerous Karachi 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z The judge who sentenced them to death argued that no lesser punishment fit the seriousness of their crime: handing over classified documents and sketches of atomic weapons that helped the Soviets match America’s nuclear advances. One of America’s Most Famous Spies Didn’t Do Any Spying 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Such variables reflect the difficulties in gauging how much time the world would have to react, if Tehran did opt to manufacture an atomic weapon. US says Iran far off from a working nuke, others differ 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Iran diplomacy could allow Israel's arch Middle East adversary to develop atomic weapons. Kerry cautions Israel not to undercut Iran diplomacy as talks resume 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The final decision to drop two atomic weapons, and ultimately cancel the invasion, was months away. World War II Marines return to Iwo Jima on 70th anniversary of famed battle, flag raising 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z Iran rejects allegations it is developing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Exclusive: Iran warns West that pragmatist Rouhani at risk from talks failure 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z Russia said last year that the lawsuits were "baseless" and would not help rid the world of atomic weapons. U.S. judge dismisses Marshall Islands' nuclear suit 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z Tehran rejects allegations by Western powers and their allies that it is developing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Kerry meets Iran minister in Munich on nuclear talks 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z The U.S. and other nations negotiating with Tehran have long suspected Iran's nuclear program is secretly aimed at atomic weapons capability. Kerry to meet with Iranian foreign minister in Germany 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z When India developed their own atomic weapons in the 1970s, the relationship between America and India became rocky, to say the least. Nuclear Options - Obama In India 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z He has deadly tantrums, particularly when asked why his regime is spending untold millions on developing atomic weapons at the same time as it is receiving UN food aid. Hollywood romp with political punch 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z Just as the dawn of atomic weapons inaugurated the Cold War, the manifold logic of the Internet is the key to understanding the approaching war for the intellectual center of our civilization. Julian Assange on Living in a Surveillance Society 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z His most startling revelation has to do with Churchill’s clamor to drop atomic weapons on the Soviet Union in the early Truman years. Book review: ‘When Lions Roar,’ Churchills and Kennedys, by Thomas Maier Tehran insists its nuclear efforts are strictly for peaceful purposes, while Washington and its allies suspect a covert effort to produce atomic weapons. Iran's supreme leader boasts nation is standing tall on nuclear issue 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Senior negotiators are working on an agreement to reduce the potency of Iran's nuclear program and slow its technical ability to produce atomic weapons. Kerry to join Iran nuclear talks in Vienna 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Iran rejects allegations by Western officials and their allies that it is amassing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Iran, U.S., French officials to leave nuclear talks as deadline looms 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Negotiators from six powers are hoping for an agreement to reduce the potency of Iran's nuclear program and slow its technical ability to produce atomic weapons. Iran talks: Kerry to meet UK, French diplomats 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Iran denies any intention of seeking atomic weapons, saying its nuclear program is aimed at generating electricity. Iran still stalling as nuclear deadline looms: U.N. agency 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Senior negotiators in Vienna have spent three days racing against the clock to forge a pact over the next five days that would prevent Iran from reaching the capability to produce atomic weapons. Kerry to Join Iran Nuclear Talks in Vienna 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z World powers have for years sought to strike a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program to a point where it cannot produce an atomic weapon. Kerry: US 'not intimidated' by Islamic militants 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z Others said simply spending more money on a Cold War-era atomic weapons structure that increasingly plays a limited role in U.S. security policy would not improve things. Hagel reassures troops of U.S. commitment to nuclear arms mission 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z Publicly all sides say it is still possible to reach a comprehensive agreement to end all sanctions in return for long-term limits on Iran's nuclear program to ensure it never makes an atomic weapon. Final deal in Iran nuclear talks unlikely by deadline: sources 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z An agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program, which Washington and its allies say may be aimed at building atomic weapons, would provide a historic foreign policy success for Obama. Lacking breakthrough, sides weigh next moves in Iran nuclear drama 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z But much of the rest of the world fears that Tehran, which has hindered fully transparent inspections of its reactors over the years, wants to build an atomic weapon. US, France cite concerns about Iran nuclear talks 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z The United States and other countries are concerned that Iran is using its nuclear program to develop atomic weapons, but Iran says its program is for peaceful energy production. UN investigator, banned by Iran, not fazed 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z After the massive bombing campaigns of World War Two and the advent of atomic weapons, Washington was ready to agree. After Decades Of Lagging Modernization, The Air Force Is Losing Its Edge 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z Mr Oppenheimer led the US-British Manhattan Project to develop the world's first atomic weapon, but after the war was over, he came under investigation in the US for his left-wing sympathies. Star MI5 wartime agent was bank clerk 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Iran is maintaining a tough line on much of the nuclear infrastructure that it says is for peaceful energy production, but which world powers worry may be designed to develop atomic weapons. AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z “The consequences of the use of atomic weapons by the enemy first were frightfully obvious should it attain its objective first.” Espionage Threatened the Manhattan Project, Declassified Report Says 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Iran rejects Western allegations that it is developing the capability to produce atomic weapons and wants economic sanctions lifted as part of any nuclear deal. Israel's Netanyahu: Iran poses greater threat than Islamic State 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Iran decided to build a U-bomb to threaten its regional neighbors and to counter Israeli’s atomic weapons. The Nuclear Weapons States - Who Has Them And How Many 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z Since using an atomic weapon is crossing quite a line, you better be sure it works since the consequences of trying may get you blown off the face of the Earth. A Nuclear Primer -- What Is An Atomic Bomb? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Iran rejects Western allegations that it is building the capability to produce atomic weapons under cover of a civilian nuclear energy program. Kerry, Iran counterpart discuss nuclear talks, Islamic State 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z This whole process of commercial nuclear power is completely different from atomic weapons. A Nuclear Primer -- It's All About Uranium 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z To be used for an atomic weapon, uranium must be enriched even further, to 90 percent U-235. The Uranium Sting: Did Homeland Security Catch a Smuggler or Create One? 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z India, which first tested an atomic weapon in 1974, says the treaty is discriminatory. Australian Leader Seeks Deal to Sell Uranium to India 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z Commercial nuclear power is completely different from atomic weapons. A Nuclear Primer -- What Is An Atomic Bomb? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z World powers suspect Iran seeks atomic weapons, a claim it strongly denies. Iran anger over new US sanctions 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z The basic principles of nuclear physics and nuclear engineering are the same for nuclear energy as for atomic weapons, and you must understand them to produce either one. A Nuclear Primer -- It's All About Uranium 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z World powers suspect Iran seeks atomic weapons, which Iran strongly denies. US steps up sanctions over Iran 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Martinez said in her statement that Restricted Data includes classified material about the design, manufacture or use of atomic weapons, the production of special nuclear material, or the use of that material in energy production. Woman sentenced in plot to steal U.S. nuclear secrets 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z One of his best contacts, the chief scientist at the Ministry of Defence in the 1950s, was keen to tell him as much as possible about Britain's atomic weapons programme. Obituary: Chapman Pincher 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z "And atomic weapons don't settle anything," he said. Last crew member of Enola Gay dies in Georgia 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z “The whole World War II experience shows that wars don’t settle anything. And atomic weapons don’t settle anything,” he said. Last Crew Member of Enola Gay Dies in Georgia 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z "The whole World War II experience shows that wars don't settle anything. And atomic weapons don't settle anything," he said. Last crew member of Enola Gay dies in Georgia 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z The six world powers involved in the talks - the US, France, China, Russia, Germany and the UK - suspect Iran seeks atomic weapons, which Iran denies. Iran eliminates uranium stockpile 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z World powers suspect Iran seeks atomic weapons, which it strongly denies. Iran nuclear talks deadline extended 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z The superpowers had almost 45,000 atomic weapons aimed at each other. Not the worst of times The fear of allowing Iran to retain some nuclear capacity is that it may in the future break its promises and increase development of fuel that could be used to make an atomic weapon. Kerry Cites Mixed Progress as Iran Nuke Deal Nears Deadline 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z The Islamic Republic denies Western allegations that its declared program to enrich fuel for civilian nuclear energy is a front for pursuing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Exclusive: Iran nuclear negotiators under pressure after leader's speech 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z The Islamic Republic denies Western allegations that its declared programme to enrich fuel for civilian nuclear energy is a front for pursuing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Exclusive: Iran nuclear negotiators under pressure after leader speech 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z They are immediately concerned about Iran acquiring atomic weapons. Quora Question: What Is the History of America's Relationship With Saudi Arabia? The West suspects Tehran is seeking atomic weapons. US Officials to Hold Direct Talks on Iran Nukes 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z Western governments and their allies suspect Iran wants the ability to produce atomic weapons, an allegation Tehran denies. July deadline for Iran nuclear deal appears in jeopardy: envoys 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z But another is the Orion laser at Aldermaston, the atomic weapons facility in Berkshire. Matter will be created from light within a year, claim scientists 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z The powers want Iran to scale back uranium enrichment and other sensitive nuclear work to deny it any capability to quickly produce atomic weapons. U.S. concerned at lack of headway in Iran nuclear talks 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The six powers' goal is to extend the "breakout" period Iran would need to develop an atomic weapon as much as possible. Iran, six powers face 'significant gaps' in nuclear talks 2014-04-09T08:57:55Z Meitner's contribution was the discovery of nuclear fission, the splitting of atoms that led to the development of nuclear energy and atomic weapons. 15 Works of Art Depicting Women in Science 2014-03-07T21:00:00Z The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Sunday Iran had agreed to start addressing suspicions that it may have worked on designing an atomic weapon, a potential breakthrough in a long-stalled investigation into Tehran's atomic activities. Netanyahu to talk curbs on Iran with Obama in Washington in March 2014-02-10T15:13:11Z Western powers fear the nuclear program is aimed at creating atomic weapons capabilities. Iran's top clergy back Rouhani's nuclear approach 2014-02-01T16:52:59Z The nuclear deal is designed to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons. Iran curbs uranium enrichment 2014-01-20T17:30:05Z Tehran rejects Western allegations that it is seeking the capability to produce atomic weapons, saying its nuclear ambitions are limited to the peaceful generation of electricity. Exclusive: Iran, big power nuclear talks hit snag on centrifuge research 2014-01-08T19:21:13Z Both refuse to join the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, which would oblige them to scrap atomic weapons. Exclusive: China commits $6.5 billion for Pakistani nuclear project 2013-12-24T07:57:32Z It is rare to get a glimpse of what emotions, paradigms, and philosophies motivate people during such world-changing events as entering a World War or developing atomic weapons. Why Did We Make The Atomic Bomb? 2013-12-07T19:00:00Z Even if it were to attempt to short cut that process by, for example, buying an off-the-peg atomic weapons system from Pakistan - a transaction itself fraught with difficulties - the obstacles would be formidable. Analysis: Saudis have few options as they push tougher foreign policy 2013-12-02T07:35:46Z Reliable in this case means the atomic weapon will work when you want it to. The Iranian Nuclear Deal Is A Good One 2013-12-01T04:29:00Z Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the agreement with Iran as a historic mistake that left the production of atomic weapons within Tehran's reach. Israeli markets gain, investors say Iran deal not a mistake 2013-11-24T14:30:36Z Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said at the time: "We accept the assurance of the secretary that they will not allow the development of weapons - of atomic weapons in Iran". Region will lose sleep over Iran deal: Saudi adviser 2013-11-24T10:27:34Z The United States and some of its allies suspect Iran of using its civil nuclear program as a cover to develop atomic weapons. Kerry to fly to London Sunday to meet British, Libyan officials 2013-11-23T17:15:39Z Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf, the Saudi ambassador to London, told The Times newspaper that "all options are available" to Riyadh, including seeking its own atomic weapon, if Iran managed to build the bomb. Analysis: Saudis have few options as they push tougher foreign policy 2013-12-02T07:35:46Z "That story came about a year after the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, so you can't help but see a metaphor for atomic weapons as things which could bring benefits or mass destruction." How did Doctor Who reflect the news? 2013-11-22T01:38:38Z The West says the nuclear program is aimed at developing atomic weapons, but Iran says it is solely for the purpose of power generation and medical research. Iran window shops at airshow in hope of sanctions relief 2013-11-21T15:07:50Z Both leaders obviously want to prevent Iran from developing the atomic weapons that Tehran insists it does not even want. The U.S.-Israel Friendship Is Hurting 2013-11-20T10:35:27Z Hollande opposes lifting any sanctions on Iran until it provides further guarantees that it is not pursuing atomic weapons. Netanyahu to lobby world powers against Iran nuclear deal 2013-11-17T13:09:54Z Iran denies it wants to develop atomic weapons capability and insists its nuclear program is dedicated exclusively to the peaceful generation of electricity and other civilian uses. Iran, world powers close to nuclear deal: Russia's Lavrov 2013-11-16T21:04:06Z Israel has repeatedly warned that it might strike Iran if it did not halt the nuclear program, accusing Tehran of seeking to build atomic weapons. Israel rejects mooted interim Iran nuclear deal, Kerry heads to talks 2013-11-08T10:01:54Z EU and U.N. measures aimed at crippling Tehran's nuclear and missile programs and pressuring the government to abandon what Western powers and their allies suspect is a quest to develop an atomic weapons capability. Nobel winner Ebadi urges EU, U.S. to ban Iran from TV satellites 2013-11-04T23:51:40Z As part of its atomic weapons program, the Soviet Union separately conducted above-ground nuclear tests from 1949 onwards at Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan, exposing hundreds of thousands of people to dangerous levels of radiation. Soviets performed nuclear blasts at Siberian oilfield to be shared with China 2013-10-25T10:29:24Z Both Israel and Saudi Arabia, a Sunni Muslim regional rival of Shi'ite Iran, fear that Tehran is developing atomic weapons and looking to change the balance of power in the Middle East. Israel, Saudis speaking same language on Iran - Livni 2013-10-24T13:47:26Z General Assembly that Iran would never develop atomic weapons and he later called for a nuclear deal in three to six months. Israel showcases Iranian spy case as Netanyahu visits U.S. 2013-09-30T11:32:09Z He repeated Tehran's position that Iran is not interested in atomic weapons. Iran's Rouhani calls for 'consistent voice' from U.S. on nuclear issue 2013-09-25T01:11:31Z Iran denies seeking atomic weapons, saying its uranium enrichment program is for civilian energy purposes only. Israel bleak about U.S.-Iran rapprochement at U.N. summit 2013-09-24T18:50:25Z The United States suspects Iran of using its civilian nuclear program as a cover to develop atomic weapons, something it sees as a threat to Israel and to oil-producing U.S. allies in the Gulf. Analysis: Obama may extend his hand to Iran's Rouhani at U.N. 2013-09-20T02:30:42Z Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons but the United States and Israel are working under the assumption that Iran is well along toward developing an atomic weapons program. Obama says Syria deal could offer lesson for Iran talks 2013-09-15T17:51:13Z Washington has not ruled out military action over what it believes are attempts to develop atomic weapons capability, although it continues to pursue a diplomatic resolution. Iran's Ahmadinejad steps aside, divisive to the end 2013-08-02T12:50:47Z Earlier this year another nuclear device was tested, and a North Korean general declared the army was “one click” from launching an atomic weapon. North Korea Gets the World in a Panic 2013-07-18T09:35:27Z In the race to develop atomic weapons, German refugees played a key role in making sure that it was the United States that won. The scientists who escaped the Nazis 2013-07-16T23:16:22Z Iran rejects allegations by the United States, European powers and their allies that it is developing an atomic weapons capability. Russia, China block U.N. condemnation of Iran missile tests 2013-07-15T22:33:23Z The US and other Western countries believe the Iranian nuclear enrichment programme is aimed at building atomic weapons, while Tehran says it is solely for civilian energy purposes. Former US general James Cartwright named in Stuxnet leak inquiry 2013-06-28T02:10:50Z The United States and Western powers believe the Iranian nuclear enrichment program is aimed at building atomic weapons, while Tehran says it is solely for civilian energy purposes. Former senior U.S. general targeted over leak investigation: report 2013-06-28T01:20:59Z Congress that called for the Pentagon to reduce its reliance on atomic weapons in military planning and boost the role of non-nuclear strike capability. Obama challenges Russia to agree to deeper nuclear weapon cuts 2013-06-20T01:05:16Z Even though Max Born refused on moral grounds to work on atomic weapons research, Robert Oppenheimer, the US-born "father of the atomic bomb", had been Born's PhD student at Gottingen. The scientists who escaped the Nazis 2013-07-16T23:16:22Z A senior U.S. administration official said Obama would signal his desire to cut deployed atomic weapons by up to one third below the level achieved in the last "New START" treaty with Russia. Afghans must talk to each other for peace, Obama says 2013-06-19T12:07:19Z He called for continued international pressure on Iran to curb nuclear efforts which Israel and the West fear are aimed at developing atomic weapons. Iranian vote unlikely to change nuclear policy: Israel's Netanyahu 2013-06-17T14:17:40Z North Korea claims the need to build atomic weapons to defend itself against what it sees as a U.S. nuclear threat in Korea and the region. North Korea Proposes Talks With Washington 2013-06-16T02:50:37Z “Megatons to Megawatts” program in “Pandora’s Promise” It also draws on the deeply informed views of Richard Rhodes, the journalist and Pulitzer Prize winning historian of atomic weapons. Dot Earth Blog: A Film Presses the Climate, Health and Security Case for Nuclear Energy 2013-06-13T14:05:52Z Western powers fear Iran may be trying to develop the capacity to build atomic weapons, but Iran says the program is entirely peaceful. Khamenei is erasing Iran's presidency, Bani-Sadr says 2013-06-12T07:21:05Z It denies accusations it is seeking to develop atomic weapons. Iran's Arak reactor looms into Israeli, Western view 2013-06-02T08:46:17Z It is also continuing to refine its atomic weapons capability, including with a nuclear detonation in February, and is capable of conducting "additional nuclear tests at any time," the report said. North Korea could eventually reach U.S. with nuclear arms: Pentagon report 2013-05-03T00:35:57Z Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful but Western nations and their allies suspect it is aimed at developing the capability to produce atomic weapons. Exclusive: Sources say senior Iranian diplomat detained in March 2013-04-30T20:12:13Z Because we can’t find them anyway, we never could be sure if they haven’t secreted away a couple of atomic weapons somewhere in their underground. Should the U.S. Take North Korea s Nuclear Threats Seriously? 2013-04-11T11:15:08.157Z Iran announced two key nuclear-related projects on Tuesday that expand the country's ability to extract and process uranium, which can be enriched for reactor fuel but also potentially for atomic weapons. Defiant Iran announces two nuclear-related projects 2013-04-09T11:45:00Z Iran denies Western accusations that it is seeking an atomic weapons capability. Iran announces uranium mining after nuclear talks fail 2013-04-09T09:05:51Z North Korea has battle plans to attack Washington and other U.S. cities, including, of all places, Austin, Texas, with atomic weapons. North Korea: What’s really happening 2013-04-05T18:02:00Z Mr. Corker, the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed that Ms. Park and other senior South Korean officials said their government has no desire to pursue atomic weapons. Seoul Seeks Ability to Make Nuclear Fuel 2013-04-03T00:57:09Z Death from the air and rains of poison gas were the greatest fears long before atomic weapons, and the notion of a pre-emptive first strike was developed with these weapons, not with nuclear. Imagine There's No Fear 2013-03-24T04:02:41Z Israel and Western nations suspect Iran is seeking atomic weapons, a charge it denies. Fearful Syrian voters will keep Assad in power: Qassem 2013-03-12T16:23:13Z President Barack Obama said world powers were united in their desire to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons, though he left a door open to non-diplomatic avenues like force. EU hopes Iran is flexible at nuclear talks with big powers 2013-02-13T16:51:20Z The West suspects of Iran of seeking to acquire atomic weapons, while Tehran insists its nuclear program is peaceful. Small Russian banks help Iran's oil exports: minister 2013-02-12T16:03:42Z Western nations fear Iran intends to use the program to produce atomic weapons. U.S. skeptical about Argentina-Iran "truth commission" 2013-02-01T03:28:45Z A policy expert takes on conventional wisdom about nuclear deterrence, arguing that atomic weapons are not a “supernatural force” but an outdated technology that is nearly useless today. Scan: Issac Newton Play Begins Performances 2013-01-28T17:52:00Z However, the two sides' priorities diverge: the powers want to curb Iran's work to potentially develop atomic weapons, while Iran wants sanctions scrapped and their "rights" to enrich uranium formally recognized. Iran suggests Cairo for nuclear talks with powers: ISNA 2013-01-23T09:44:00Z Lavrov said, referring to talks between Iran and six powers seeking to ensure it does not develop atomic weapons. Russia Says confident new nuclear talks with Iran will be held 2013-01-23T09:03:36Z Israel and the West suspect Iran's nuclear program is aimed at developing atomic weapons. Netanyahu denies wasting money on Iran attack plans 2013-01-13T08:16:17Z The U.S. its allies accuse Iran of trying to develop atomic weapons, a charge Tehran denies. Tehran says it has material evidence of US drone capture 2012-12-05T14:27:00Z Iran, a major oil producer, says electricity generation is the main motivation for nuclear work but its adversaries say Tehran's underlying goal is atomic weapons capability. Iran defends "normal procedures" at Bushehr nuclear plant 2012-11-18T19:41:00Z But the two governments spent much of the last year sparring over how best to confront the Islamic Republic of Iran over its controversial nuclear program, which many fear will produce atomic weapons. The Other Concession Speech: Netanyahu Congratulates Obama 2012-11-07T23:20:25Z Western powers and their allies fear Iran is amassing the capability to produce atomic weapons, an allegation Tehran rejects. Iran slams anti-nuclear weapons treaty as discriminatory 2012-11-05T21:25:59Z “If atomic weapons were used, there is no experience factor upon which to base an estimate of casualties,” General Taylor wrote. General’s 1962 Memo Addresses Nuclear Combat on Cuba 2012-10-16T00:32:45Z Israel, widely believed to be the Middle East's only nuclear power, says Iran is enriching uranium with the aim of producing an atomic weapon. Netanyahu announces early Israeli election 2012-10-09T18:42:42Z Like atomic weapons, the bank's powers to print money and buy securities are best held in reserve as a deterrent, even if their use would not wreak destruction on a comparable scale. Analysis: ECB's "nuclear option" better as deterrent than weapon 2012-10-01T05:54:56Z General Assembly as a prop to illustrate what he sees as Iran's drive for an atomic weapon. Netanyahu's Iran cartoon bomb timed to make big impact 2012-09-28T16:40:41Z Israel and Western nations contend that Tehran is using what it insists is a peaceful nuclear program as a cover for developing the ability to build atomic weapons. Morsi calls Syrian civil war “tragedy of the age” 2012-09-26T20:44:00Z Switzerland: 3 Found Guilty of Aiding Libya’s Nuclear Weapons Program Three men were found guilty on Tuesday of helping supply material and know-how to ’s atomic weapons program almost a decade ago. | Europe: Switzerland: 3 Found Guilty of Aiding Libya’s Nuclear Weapons Program 2012-09-26T00:47:12Z Israel has said it is considering military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites if the Islamic Republic does not resolve Western fears it is developing atomic weapons technology, something Tehran denies. Iran unveils new missile, other weapons 2012-08-21T07:38:25Z Iran rejects Israeli and Western allegations that its nuclear program is aimed at producing atomic weapons. Israel's Barak says Iran attack decision still pending 2012-08-16T13:16:44Z Tehran denies it is attempting to develop atomic weapons, saying its nuclear program is for civilian energy purposes. Iran expects to hold more nuclear talks: foreign minister 2012-07-30T08:40:47Z The sanctions were imposed over Iran's nuclear program, which the West suspects is aimed at creating an atomic weapon and Tehran says is for peaceful energy purposes. More than half Iran parliament backs Hormuz closure bill 2012-07-20T14:33:59Z The sanctions were imposed over Iran's nuclear programme, which the West suspects is aimed at creating an atomic weapon and Tehran says is for peaceful energy purposes. Iran renews Hormuz closure threats 2012-07-15T17:18:20Z The sanctions were imposed over Iran's nuclear program, which the West suspects is aimed at creating an atomic weapon. Iran issues new oil blockade warning 2012-07-14T13:22:06Z But though Netanyahu may see a greater threat in the Islamic republic, which has denied seeking atomic weapons, it is also more challenging for Israel's military. Late leader's Iraq record echoes Israel on Iran today 2012-07-03T13:11:38Z They are designed to break Iran's economy and force it to curb nuclear work that Western countries say is aimed at producing an atomic weapon. Iran threatens Israel; new EU sanctions take force 2012-07-01T18:58:45Z To receive nuclear exports, nations that are not one of the five officially recognized atomic weapons states must usually place their nuclear activities under the safeguards of the U.N. West worried by China-Pakistan atomic ties: sources 2012-06-27T14:32:41Z Israeli cabinet minister Dan Meridor urged Russia to back further sanctions against Iran to curb a uranium enrichment program that Israel and the West believe is aimed at developing atomic weapons. Iran, Syria on agenda for Putin's Israel visit 2012-06-25T10:57:49Z Fear of atomic weapons and nuclear fallout helped carve the dread of cancer deep into our hearts, and they put a man on the moon. The Rise of Nuclear Fear-How We Learned to Fear the Radiation 2012-06-15T18:15:05.493Z It was written in 1950, five years after Truman authorized the use of atomic weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. What Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Meant to the Science World 2012-06-06T23:36:27Z The West suspects Iran is developing atomic weapons. Nations must talk to halt "cyber terrorism": Kaspersky 2012-06-06T11:21:40Z The U.S. and its Western allies suspect Iran's nuclear program is aimed at producing atomic weapons. FBI Probes Leaks About Cyberattacks by U.S. 2012-06-05T20:03:14Z U.S. officials and their allies accuse Iran of operating an illicit nuclear enrichment program to develop atomic weapons, a charge Iran denies. U.S. Team and Israel Developed Iran Worm 2012-06-02T01:24:53Z Britain is in a standoff with Iran over its nuclear program, which the West suspects is aimed at producing an atomic weapon. Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics 2012-05-17T12:52:55Z But it’s also pretty clear, even before diplomats gather in Istanbul on Friday, how the talks would manage to end happily: On the foundation of Iran’s repeated insistence that atomic weapons are prohibited by Islam. Iran Nuclear Talks: Can Islam Guide the Way to Peace? 2012-04-11T08:35:37Z The U.S. and its European allies accuse Iran of seeking atomic weapons while the Persian Gulf nation’s leaders say they only want energy and industrial applications from nuclear technology. Putin Says Iran Nuclear-Weapons Ability Would Risk Stability 2012-02-24T18:52:30Z EU sanctions, along with other punitive measures imposed by the U.S., are part of Western efforts to derail Iran's disputed nuclear program, which the West fears is aimed at developing atomic weapons. Oil prices jump to nine-month high 2012-02-20T13:53:00Z The West suspects Iran's nuclear program is aimed at producing atomic weapons, a charge Tehran denies, insisting it's geared for peaceful purposes only, such as energy production. Iran: Will Soon Unveil Nuclear Progress 2012-02-11T18:08:24Z He said that bringing atomic weapons into the region violated Latin America's treaty banning the presence, pursuit or use of nuclear weapons. UK to "robustly" defend Falklands, Argentina seeks U.N. aid 2012-02-10T23:46:57Z Now the U.S. and European Union are tightening curbs, saying they need to stop Iran developing atomic weapons, and prompting Iran to warn it may choke off oil trade. Iran-Turkey Ties Under Strain From Mideast Sunni-Shiite Divide 2012-02-03T07:11:54Z TEHRAN—UN nuclear inspectors began a critical mission to Iran on Sunday to probe allegations of a secret atomic weapons program. UN Begins Iran Nuclear Inspection 2012-01-29T12:18:09Z That report elevated Western suspicions that Iran was laying the groundwork to build an atomic weapon despite Iran’s repeated assertions that its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful ends. Iran Says It Could Terminate European Oil Sales Next Week 2012-01-28T01:12:57Z The U.S. and EU say Iran’s nuclear-development plans are aimed at gaining atomic weapons capability. EU Hits Iran With Oil Ban, Bank Asset Freeze Over Nuclear Effort 2012-01-24T04:20:14Z It says it would use force to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring atomic weapons that Israel believes would threaten the survival of the Jewish state. Dempsey to Israel as allies seek unity on Iran 2012-01-19T14:15:15Z Western nations say Iran’s nuclear work may be aimed at producing atomic weapons. Iran’s UN Ambassador Says Closing Strait of Hormuz Is an Option 2012-01-19T06:47:53Z A year after the last talks fell apart, confrontation is brewing over Tehran's nuclear work, which the United States and other countries say is focused on developing atomic weapons. Iran says in touch with powers on new talks 2012-01-19T03:49:47Z The U.S, and EU say Iran’s nuclear-development plans are aimed at building atomic weapons. France Said to Seek Faster Execution of EU’s Iran Oil Embargo 2012-01-16T19:14:28Z Western nations say Iran’s nuclear work may be aimed at producing atomic weapons, an allegation the Persian Gulf country rejects. Iran to Give ‘Firm’ Reply to Scientist Murder, Minister Says 2012-01-16T09:07:10Z The U.S. and its European allies suspect Iran of using the program to create atomic weapons. Oil Falls to Three-Week Low on Plans to Delay Iranian Embargo 2012-01-14T14:43:56Z The U.S. and its European allies suspect Iran of using the program to develop atomic weapons. Oil Declines to Three-Week Low on Plans to Delay Iranian Embargo 2012-01-13T15:07:43Z The U.S. and its allies are pressuring Iran to halt uranium enrichment, a key element of the nuclear program that the West suspects is aimed at producing atomic weapons. Bomb Kills Iranian Nuclear Expert 2012-01-11T17:00:00Z Dr. Crow served on a genetics committee set up by the National Academy of Sciences to assess mutational damage in those exposed to radiation from the atomic weapons dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. James F. Crow, Population Genetics Pioneer, Dies at 95 2012-01-11T01:34:28Z EU countries say that Iran’s nuclear-development plans are aimed at building atomic weapons. EU Said to Weigh Iran Oil Embargo Exemptions for Member States 2012-01-10T18:08:01Z Iran denies seeking to build atomic weapons and says it’s pursuing nuclear technology for civilian purposes. Ahmadinejad Woos Chavez-Led Allies in Latest Latin America Tour 2012-01-09T02:38:27Z Major Western powers fear the program is aimed at making atomic weapons, although Iran says it is purely for peaceful purposes. Iran denies central bank resignation rumor 2012-01-07T16:41:58Z Western countries allege that Iran’s nuclear-development plans are aimed at building atomic weapons. EU Iran Oil Sanctions Likely to Be Phased In, Official Says 2012-01-06T20:39:11Z The U.S. and its allies accuse Iran of trying to develop atomic weapons under the cover of a civilian nuclear energy program. US calls Iran leader?s trip to Latin America a sign of desperation amid growing isolation 2012-01-06T20:34:41Z Iran, the world’s third-largest oil exporter, denies Western contentions that it is seeking to build atomic weapons and says its nuclear experiments are for electricity generation. Italy’s Monti Questions Scope, Timing of EU Ban on Iranian Oil 2012-01-05T14:13:08Z Iran denies that it is seeking to build atomic weapons and says it’s pursuing nuclear technology to generate electricity. Oil Trades Near 8-Week High as Iran Threat Counters Europe Debt 2012-01-05T11:06:04Z Iran, the world’s third-largest oil exporter, denies Western contentions that it is seeking to build atomic weapons and says it’s pursuing nuclear technology to generate electricity. EU Moves Closer to Iran Oil Embargo After Greece Lifts Objection 2012-01-04T16:25:02Z Tehran says the nuclear program is purely for peaceful purposes but the United States and others fear it is aimed at producing atomic weapons. Analysis: U.S. hopes new Iran sanctions more scalpel than axe 2012-01-02T20:47:10Z The West fears Iran's program aims to develop atomic weapons, a charge Tehran denies, insisting it's for peaceful purposes only. Iran Tests Cruise Missile 2012-01-02T17:01:52Z Iran, the world’s third-largest oil exporter, denies seeking to develop atomic weapons. Iran Says It Made Nuclear Fuel Rod, Offers to Resume Talks 2012-01-02T12:29:52Z He seemed to hold out an olive branch by observing a 1994 deal negotiated by his father to freeze construction of two reactors suspected of use in the North’s covert atomic weapons program. An Enigmatic Young Son Steps Forward, or Seems To 2011-12-19T13:49:04Z Russian leaders oppose imposing new sanctions on the Persian Gulf state, which was seeking to develop atomic weapons until at least last year, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog. Russia Seizes Radioactive Metals From Passenger Bound for Iran 2011-12-16T12:22:22Z Both Israel and the United States have not ruled out a military option against Iran's nuclear facilities, which the West suspects aim to make atomic weapons - a charge Iran denies. Iranian TV Shows Video of Purported Downed U.S. Drone 2011-12-08T22:50:00Z It was intended in part to encourage visitors to re-examine their thinking about the use of atomic weapons to end World War II, taking into account the mass destruction and the ensuing arms race. Michael Heyman, Smithsonian Leader, Dies at 81 2011-11-28T01:12:59Z The actions were coordinated with Britain and Canada and follow a new report from a United Nations watchdog suggesting Iranian work toward the development of atomic weapons. Obama announces Iran sanctions, says pressure to continue until Iran fulfills obligations 2011-11-21T22:33:28Z The Department of Energy, whose origins date from the development of the nation’s atomic weapons program during World War II, was formally created in 1977 by the Carter administration. Report Calls for Changes in the Energy Department 2011-11-17T19:13:02Z Iran says it is enriching uranium only as fuel for nuclear power plants, not atomic weapons. U.N. nuclear watchdog board rebukes defiant Iran 2011-11-19T01:37:04Z Obama pledged that the U.S. is committed to defending South Korea and reiterated his call for North Korea to abandon its atomic weapons program. Obama Says U.S. Forces Will Maintain Asia-Pacific Security 2011-11-17T10:13:57Z Iran denies that it is seeking atomic weapons. IAEA seeks Iran mission to address nuclear concerns 2011-11-17T10:03:13Z Israel has long refused to rule out a military response to Iran's nuclear program, which it believes aims at producing an atomic weapon. Iranian official thinks no Israeli attack imminent 2011-11-15T22:16:26Z He was referring to the 1968 nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which aims to prevent the spread of atomic weapons technology. Iran ready to help Turkey with nuclear plant: aide 2011-11-15T18:16:25Z The United States has long suspected Iran of using its civil nuclear program as a cover for developing atomic weapons capability. U.S. mulls Iran sanctions but not on oil, central bank 2011-11-09T01:52:31Z Iran rejects allegations of atomic weapons ambitions, saying its nuclear program is aimed at producing electricity. IAEA report on Iran set to stoke Middle East tension 2011-11-06T09:44:52Z Japan’s experience as the only country to be attacked with atomic weapons made its embrace of nuclear power as unlikely as its rapid economic recovery. Tepco’s ‘Deal With Devil’ Signals End to Japan’s Postwar Era 2011-10-20T15:23:05Z Western powers fear Iran is using its nuclear program to develop atomic weapons. Russia concerned about Iran nuclear report: diplomats 2011-10-19T16:01:32Z Iran is locked in a dispute with Washington over its nuclear program which many countries fear is aimed at building atomic weapons, a charge it denies. Texas nuclear physics student on trial in Iran 2011-10-04T15:11:00Z Netanyahu told the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York last month that the prospect that Iran’s “fanaticism” will include atomic weapons is “the greatest danger facing our world.” Panetta Seeks to Avert Israel’s Regional ‘Isolation’ in Visit 2011-10-03T18:16:01Z Japan abandoned any ambition to develop atomic weapons after the 1945 bombings. Fukushima Desolation Worst Since Nagasaki as Residents Flee 2011-09-27T05:12:01Z Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes but Western powers suspect it is designed to build atomic weapons. Iranian Lawyer Says 2 American Hikers ?Hopefully? Are About to Be Freed 2011-09-21T09:46:18Z Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but Western powers suspect it is designed to build atomic weapons. Iran?s Judiciary Clouds Fate of American Hikers 2011-09-14T09:20:23Z The non-proliferation treaty allows signatory states to develop nuclear power but bars them from developing atomic weapons. Iran stresses its nuclear "rights" in letter to EU 2011-09-13T12:17:05Z The U.S. said it believes Iran is pursuing an atomic weapon, while officials in Tehran say they are interested only in civilian nuclear energy. Panetta Seeks to Avert Israel’s Regional ‘Isolation’ in Visit 2011-10-03T18:16:01Z Historians say Japan never got as far as even designing, much less actually building, an atomic weapon. Ishikawa Journal: Fukushima?s Long Link to a Dark Nuclear Past 2011-09-06T00:56:40Z The West fears Iran's nuclear program is aimed at making atomic weapons, which Tehran denies. Iran's first nuclear power plant connected to grid 2011-09-04T10:00:47Z Israel and the West suspect Iran is trying to use its nuclear program to develop atomic weapons, a charge denied by Tehran which says it wants to generate electricity. Israel "could not stop" nuclear Iran with one strike 2011-08-28T18:12:14Z Even more preposterously, only they -- and not the police or Pentagon -- have these atomic weapons. How did Rocky and Drago avoid steroid testing? 2011-08-22T17:01:00Z |
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