DAILY NEWS BRIEF: Tuesday

UK: Sailors banned from selling stories

The British Ministry of Defence banned the 15 sailors and marines held in Iran from selling their stories to the media, reversing a previous decision.

"No further service personnel will be allowed to talk to the media about their experiences in return for payment," Defence Secretary Des Browne said.

Two of the 15 sailors have received considerable amounts of money for giving interviews.

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Iran: Ahmadinejad announces beginning of 'industrial' nuclear fuel production

Iran announced today it had begun industrial-scale nuclear fuel production.

Western nations fear this will bring Tehran closer to what they say is its aim of building atomic bombs.

"Iran has so far moved in a completely peaceful path and wants to continue following this path, they should avoid doing something which forces this nation to review its behaviour," Ahmadinejad said.

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Russia: Tourist docks with space station

US space tourist Charles Simonyi has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).

Simonyi, who paid US$25 million for his trip, brought along a hamper of gourmet food, which was put together by his friend US lifestyle guru Martha Stewart.

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- REUTERS / NZ HERALD STAFF