Energy imports, yen swell Japan trade deficit Japan's trade deficit ballooned in July as the cost of imports surged because of a cheaper yen and energy needs. Business • 19 Aug 13
Energy imports, yen swell Japan trade deficit Japan's trade deficit ballooned in July as the cost of imports surged because of a cheaper yen and energy needs. Business • 19 Aug 13
New Iranian president 'serious' on nuclear talks Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani said he was "seriously determined" to resolve a dispute with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme. News • 06 Aug 13
New Iranian president 'serious' on nuclear talks Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani said he was "seriously determined" to resolve a dispute with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme. News • 06 Aug 13
Study looks at impact of UK nuclear plants An accident at one of eight proposed new nuclear power plants in Britain would have a socio-economic impact on Ireland, a new study claims, but have a limited effect on health. News • 21 May 13
Study looks at impact of UK nuclear plants An accident at one of eight proposed new nuclear power plants in Britain would have a socio-economic impact on Ireland, a new study claims, but have a limited effect on health. News • 21 May 13
Japanese court rejects nuclear petition A Japanese court has rejected a petition to close down the country's only two operating nuclear reactors. News • 16 Apr 13
Japanese court rejects nuclear petition A Japanese court has rejected a petition to close down the country's only two operating nuclear reactors. News • 16 Apr 13
Iran begins operations at two uranium mines Iran has said that operations have begun at two uranium mines and a milling plant in Iran. News • 09 Apr 13
Iran begins operations at two uranium mines Iran has said that operations have begun at two uranium mines and a milling plant in Iran. News • 09 Apr 13
Talks to urge Iran to stop nuclear programme World powers will today urge Iran to accept their offer to ease some economic sanctions if it stops its most sensitive nuclear work, in talks aimed at calming tension. News • 05 Apr 13
Talks to urge Iran to stop nuclear programme World powers will today urge Iran to accept their offer to ease some economic sanctions if it stops its most sensitive nuclear work, in talks aimed at calming tension. News • 05 Apr 13
Iran nuclear talks end with no breakthrough World powers have ended two days of talks with Iran with no sign of a breakthrough. News • 27 Feb 13
Iran nuclear talks end with no breakthrough World powers have ended two days of talks with Iran with no sign of a breakthrough. News • 27 Feb 13
Talks in Kazakhstan over Iran's nuclear programme World powers are expected to offer Iran limited sanctions relief if it agrees to halt its most sensitive nuclear work. News • 26 Feb 13
Talks in Kazakhstan over Iran's nuclear programme World powers are expected to offer Iran limited sanctions relief if it agrees to halt its most sensitive nuclear work. News • 26 Feb 13
Condemnation of North Korea nuclear test The United Nations Security Council has "strongly condemned" North Korea's third nuclear test and vowed to take action. News • 12 Feb 13
Condemnation of North Korea nuclear test The United Nations Security Council has "strongly condemned" North Korea's third nuclear test and vowed to take action. News • 12 Feb 13
Iran launches live monkey into space Iran's defence ministry has announced the successful launch of a live monkey into space. News • 29 Jan 13
Iran launches live monkey into space Iran's defence ministry has announced the successful launch of a live monkey into space. News • 29 Jan 13
North Korea planning nuclear test North Korea has said it would carry out further rocket launches and a nuclear test that would target the United States. News • 24 Jan 13
North Korea planning nuclear test North Korea has said it would carry out further rocket launches and a nuclear test that would target the United States. News • 24 Jan 13
South Korea says North's missile could reach US South Korean officials have said North Korea is likely to have the missile technology to fire a warhead more than 10,000km. News • 23 Dec 12
South Korea says North's missile could reach US South Korean officials have said North Korea is likely to have the missile technology to fire a warhead more than 10,000km. News • 23 Dec 12
Nuclear test a likely next step for North Korea North Korea's next step after rattling the world by putting a satellite into orbit for the first time will likely be a nuclear test, the third conducted by the reclusive and unpredictable state. Special Reports • 19 Dec 12
Nuclear test a likely next step for North Korea North Korea's next step after rattling the world by putting a satellite into orbit for the first time will likely be a nuclear test, the third conducted by the reclusive and unpredictable state. Special Reports • 19 Dec 12
US imposes more sanctions on Iranian companies The United States has imposed sanctions on more Iranian interests because of its concern about Iran's nuclear activities. News • 13 Jul 12
US imposes more sanctions on Iranian companies The United States has imposed sanctions on more Iranian interests because of its concern about Iran's nuclear activities. News • 13 Jul 12
Japan approves two nuclear reactor restarts Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition, the first to come back on line after they were all shut down following the Fukushima crisis. News • 16 Jun 12
Japan approves two nuclear reactor restarts Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition, the first to come back on line after they were all shut down following the Fukushima crisis. News • 16 Jun 12
India test-fires nuclear-capable missile India has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile that can reach Beijing and Eastern Europe. World • 19 Apr 12
India test-fires nuclear-capable missile India has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile that can reach Beijing and Eastern Europe. World • 19 Apr 12
Iran agrees further meeting on nuclear programme Iran and world powers have agreed to meet next month to discuss Tehran's controversial nuclear programme after a day of talks in Turkey. News • 16 Apr 12
Iran agrees further meeting on nuclear programme Iran and world powers have agreed to meet next month to discuss Tehran's controversial nuclear programme after a day of talks in Turkey. News • 16 Apr 12
US to impose oil sanctions against Iran The United States is preparing to increase oil sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme. World • 02 Apr 12
US to impose oil sanctions against Iran The United States is preparing to increase oil sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme. World • 02 Apr 12
