The UN Navy says it opened fire on a small motorboat which was
deliberately
and rapidly approaching one of its vessels off the coast of United Arab Emirates. It said crew on the USNS Rappahannock had repeatedly warned those on the motorboat to turn away before opening fire. Paul Adams reports from Washington.
The Navy says that members of a security team aboard the Rappahannock opened fire on a small motor vessel after it disregarded warnings and rapidly approached. The incident took place near Jebel Ali, a port in Dubai. Early reports quoting Emirati officials suggested that one person was killed in the incident, but the Navy statement makes no mention of this. The Rappahannock is a tanker in the Gulf to support elements of the US 5th Fleet. Earlier this month, the US increased its presence in the area following threats by Iran to close the Gulf. It's not known whether this incident is in any way related.
The Finnish electricity company TVO says its next generation nuclear power station is facing another major delay. Correspondents say it's a
blow
to hopes that the design would help
revive
the nuclear industry. Rob Broomby reports.
The Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant has run over budget, and it's now five years behind schedule. The Finns are now looking for compensation from Areva– the French firm that designed the new European Pressurised Water Reactor or EPR. But this is more
at stake