Iran, Syria seeking seat on IAEA board: diplomats

VIENNA, Sept 19, 2008 (AFP) - Iran and Syria, both under fire for allegedly engaging in clandestine nuclear activity, are two possible candidates for a seat on the board of the UN atomic watchdog, much to the consternation of Western states, diplomatic sources said Friday. Members of the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-member board of governors are designated and elected each year by the body's highest policy-making body, the General Conference, which comprises all 144 member states. As of this year, there will be 145 members and this year's General Conference will be held from September 29 until October 4....

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