Saudi Nuclear Plans; Undersea Mining; Boko Haram Nigeria; Candidates Rejected in Iran; Pension Plans American Prisons; Motherboard

This week we look at Saudi Arabia's big plunge into nuclear energy. UN releases first undersea mining guidelines for licenses to be issued in 2016. Nigerian president declares operations against Boko Haram a success. Motherboard story reveals who makes money on private prisons in the US and how they are tied to pension funds. This week's NEWZ source: Motherboard by Vice Magazine.

Mark Fonseca Rendeiro

Tim Pritlove

Links:

• Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Ambitions for 2022
• UN Releases First Undersea Mining Plan
• Nigerian President Calls Operation Against Boko Haram A Success
• Terrorism Risk Map
• Iran’s Guardian Council Rejects Rafsanjani
• American Pensions Tied to Prison Companies
• NEWZ Sources: Motherboard
• Recommended Listening: Mark’s Latest Podcast Featuring Syrian Reporters
• Episode Image: 2010 Best Ranger Competition-3 by Expert Infantry