Jordanian king vows to set model in peaceful use of nuclear energy

    AMMAN, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday promised that his country will "set a model for others" in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, local news agency Petra reported.

    The Jordanian king made the promise during a meeting with visiting Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei.  Full story

IAEA chief sees no immediate danger of military action against Iran

    AMMAN, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei sees no immediate danger of military action against Iran, the Doha-based al-Jazeera television reported on Saturday.

    ElBaradei told the television station that he does not expect the use of force "at this juncture," though he is not "100 percent" sure this will not happen.  Full story

IAEA chief arrives in Jordan for visit

    AMMAN, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei arrived here Saturday for a three-day visit during which he is to discuss Jordan's plan to set up a nuclear program for peaceful purposes.

    The UN nuclear watchdog chief would hold talks separately with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Marouf Bakhet and other Jordanian top officials on the possibility of helping the country to set up a nuclear program for peaceful purposes, local media reported.   Full story