Japan's nuke regulator to set new standards for reactors restartSeptember 19, 2012 - 13:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan's new nuclear regulator plans to set new standards for allowing the restart of reactors kept closed in the wake of the Fukushima radiation crisis, its chairman said on Wednesday, Sept 19, according to Reuters. Stress tests to check to ability of reactors to withstand disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami that wrecked the Fukushima Daiichi plant are only temporary, Shunichi Tanaka, chairman of the newly created Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), said in a briefing after its first meeting. The new authority replaces two regulatory bodies, both criticized for cosy ties with the power industry, to help restore public trust in nuclear power, shattered by Fukushima. Cabinet ministers endorsed a new energy plan earlier on Wednesday to turn away from nuclear power after last year's quake, which triggered reactor meltdowns and radiation leaks at Fukushima that forced some 160,000 people to leave their homes and caused widespread contamination. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |