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The Hindu : International : Iran not producing weapon-grade uranium: IAEA

The Hindu : International : Iran not producing weapon-grade uranium: IAEA : "DUBAI: Iran has not converted the low-grade uranium that it has produced into weapon-grade uranium, inspectors belonging to the International Atomic Energy Agency have said. The Austrian Press Agency quoted an IAEA expert as saying that the uranium substances that Iran has produced at its Natanz enrichment facility have been carefully recorded and remote cameras have been installed to supervise part of the stockpile. “If the Iranians intend to transport these uranium substances to a secret location for further processing, agency’s inspectors will find out,” he said. The expert added that “so far, Iran has carried out good cooperation with us in relevant verifications”."

Eritrean leader rejects mediation on border dispute with Ethiopia

Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Europe/World Eritrean leader rejects mediation on border dispute with Ethiopia NAIROBI: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has rejected any effort to mediate a border dispute with arch-foe Ethiopia, calling it a “wicked ploy”, state media said yesterday. The once-close Horn of Africa neighbours have been locked in a bitter row over their 1,000km frontier since a 1998-2000 war that killed 70,000 people. Last week, Ethiopia said it supported efforts by Libyan leader and new African Union chairman Muammar Gaddafi to arbitrate between Addis Ababa and Asmara, but doubted the manoeuvre would be successful.