/tags/nuclear nuclear en-US WLRN Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT /world/2022-10-10/north-korea-confirms-a-simulated-use-of-nukes-to-wipe-out-its-enemies North Korea's recent barrage of missile launches were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to "wipe out" potential South Korean and U.S. targets, state media reported Monday Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT /world/2022-10-10/north-korea-confirms-a-simulated-use-of-nukes-to-wipe-out-its-enemies The Associated Press /news/2022-04-08/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-sparks-fears-of-a-nuclear-disaster Russian troops withdrew from the area around Chernobyl just days ago. But fighting continues around the nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:58:46 GMT /news/2022-04-08/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-sparks-fears-of-a-nuclear-disaster /2022-04-07/satellite-photo-shows-russian-troops-were-stationed-in-chernobyls-radioactive-zone The satellite image lends credence to the idea that Russia may have exposed its troops to unhealthy levels of radioactivity. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:08:45 GMT /2022-04-07/satellite-photo-shows-russian-troops-were-stationed-in-chernobyls-radioactive-zone Geoff Brumfiel /2022-03-03/russian-forces-in-ukraine-attack-and-seize-europes-largest-nuclear-power-plant The head of the U.N. atomic watchdog says there had been no release of radioactive material following a projectile hitting a building at the plant facility. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:35:50 GMT /2022-03-03/russian-forces-in-ukraine-attack-and-seize-europes-largest-nuclear-power-plant Lauren Frayer, Geoff Brumfiel /news/2021-09-16/why-biden-is-taking-the-rare-step-of-sharing-nuclear-submarine-tech-with-australia The Australian navy will be able to patrol faster and farther with the submarine technology. The rare move comes as the United States looks for ways to counter China. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:57:03 GMT /news/2021-09-16/why-biden-is-taking-the-rare-step-of-sharing-nuclear-submarine-tech-with-australia Ayesha Rascoe, Alana Wise /news/2021-06-21/in-a-first-irans-sole-nuclear-power-plant-undergoes-emergency-shutdown An official from the state electric company Tavanir said over the weekend that the Bushehr plant shutdown began on Saturday and would last "for three to four days." Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:21:38 GMT /news/2021-06-21/in-a-first-irans-sole-nuclear-power-plant-undergoes-emergency-shutdown The Associated Press /2020-01-08/trump-says-iran-is-standing-down-vows-to-continue-pressure The president said no Americans were harmed after Iran launched missile strikes against U.S. military forces in Iraq in apparent retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:59 GMT /2020-01-08/trump-says-iran-is-standing-down-vows-to-continue-pressure Krishnadev Calamur, Brian Naylor /npr-breaking-news/2020-01-06/ayatollah-weeps-and-iranians-rail-against-u-s-during-funeral-for-slain-commander Caskets holding the bodies of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and others killed in a U.S. drone strike last week in Iraq were paraded though the streets of Tehran as mourners chanted "death to America." Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:35:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2020-01-06/ayatollah-weeps-and-iranians-rail-against-u-s-during-funeral-for-slain-commander Scott Neuman, Becky Sullivan, Merrit Kennedy /2020-01-05/in-a-day-of-turmoil-repercussions-of-soleimani-killing-grow-more-widespread Within a matter of hours, Iraq moved to expel U.S. forces; the U.S. said it would pause the fight against ISIS in Iraq; and Iran signaled it will stop abiding by limits of the 2015 nuclear deal. Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:00:00 GMT /2020-01-05/in-a-day-of-turmoil-repercussions-of-soleimani-killing-grow-more-widespread Bobby Allyn, Jane Arraf /national-politics/2019-12-31/the-top-moments-from-a-decade-that-reshaped-american-politics A tumultuous decade in politics saw everything from the presidency and reelection of the first black president to the rise of the Tea Party and the improbable election of Donald Trump as president. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:00:58 GMT /national-politics/2019-12-31/the-top-moments-from-a-decade-that-reshaped-american-politics Domenico Montanaro