Iran's Bushehr power plantIran FM: Bushehr Plant Operational -- Press TV
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has emphasized safety at Bushehr power plant in southern Iran, saying the country's sole nuclear plant has become operational.
“As we have previously announced, Bushehr power plant has reached the criticality stage, [meaning] it has been successfully launched,” IRNA quoted Salehi as telling reporters.
The fission process, or criticality, allows the atoms to split by themselves in a chain reaction without interference from operators.
“This stage lasts for two months. We hope the plant will gain some 40 percent of its power within the next one to two months,” Salehi went on to say.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. imposes sanctions on Syria's Assad. Tanks shell Syrian town, West piles on pressure. Syrian president: Security forces made mistakes.
Yemen transition deal falls through at last minute. Yemeni President Saleh won’t sign GCC deal, minister says.
Diplomats: IAEA fears Iran hackers.
U.S. troops face increasing dangers in southern Iraq.
Obama calls Israeli and Palestinian peace talks 'vital'. Netanyahu gives no hint of concessions to Palestinians.
Few in Israel expect big change from Obama Mideast speech.
ASIA
China blocks release of UN report on North Korea-Iran.
25 killed in Afghanistan protest, car bombing.
Over 70 militants attack Pakistani security post, 17 dead.
Pakistan, China premiers meet amid tension with US.
Japan economy and trade minister says recovery must be achieved next year.
AFRICA
Gaddafi's wife, daughter in Tunisia - source. Rebels: Gadhafi fighters shell western mountains. Rebel forces in Libya's western mountains issue call for help. NATO increases pressure on Libya's pro-government forces.
Sudan warplanes stage Darfur air strikes: UN.
Uganda's Museveni lashes out at media, blames 'drug users' for unrest.
Tunisia reacts to Libya border shelling. Tunisia demands Libya stop cross-border shelling.
Egypt's army says has no plans to pardon Mubarak.
Election in Sudan's Southern Kordofan marred by disputed results.
South Africans vote in crucial local elections.
EUROPE
Queen voices 'deep sympathy' for victims in Ireland.
Russia expels Israel's military attaché over espionage claims.
Spanish youth rally in Madrid echoes Egypt protests.
Queen revisits ghosts of Ireland's "Bloody Sunday".
Medvedev warns of new Cold War over missile defence.
IMF chief's arrest stirs up anti-Americanism in France.
IMF issues stark warning to Greece on fiscal goals.
AMERICAS
Canadian border bigger terror threat than Mexican border, says border patrol chief.
Hotel maid to testify, IMF chief pressured to quit.
Canada oil output cut as Alberta wildfires rage.
The surging Mississippi: Nervous in New Orleans.
Chavez’s influence wanes in Latin America.
Ecuador probes President Correa 'link' to Farc rebels.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Anwar al-Awlaki is 'next target after Osama bin Laden'.
Bin Laden death means possible power struggle in al Qaeda.
CIA flew stealth drones into Pakistan to monitor bin Laden house.
Officials: terror groups are joining crime rings.
Pakistan says it's arrested an al Qaida figure.
Al Qaeda names Adel as interim chief: report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
If Strauss-Kahn is out, who might become IMF chief?
Surging BRIC middle classes are eclipsing global poverty.
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley face New York investigation.
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