Russia, U.S. disagree over Iran atomic plant start-up
said on Thursday it would start up the reactor it is building at in mid-2010, prompting immediate criticism from visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced the startup, but Clinton said such a decision would be "premature" without Iranian assurances on its nuclear program, which the West fears is aimed at producing atomic weapons. Russia agreed to build the 1,000 megawatt reactor at , 15 years ago, but delays have haunted the $1 billion project and diplomats say "We continue ...
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