Nations raise stakes in arms race by revealing nuclear ambitions

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The Times September 25, 2006

By Richard Beeston, Diplomatic Editor and Suna Erdem in Istanbul

EGYPT and Turkey are pressing ahead with plans to join the nuclear club, amid fears that Iran’s atomic programme could trigger a nuclear race across the Middle East.

After the failure of the United Nations to curb Iran’s nuclear development, including the enrichment of uranium, experts fear that other powers in the region may feel forced to build their own deterrent.

President Mubarak of Egypt has told members of his ruling National Democratic Party that it is time the country invested in a nuclear programme.

“We must increase our exploitation of new energy sources, including the peaceful uses of nuclear energy,” he said.

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2373750,00.html

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1. Right after Bush started invading everyone Brazil said the same thing n/t