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WORLD / NEWS Wed Jul 18, 2007 @ 4:49am neoform

USA Today -- —A powerful earthquake toppled drums of nuclear waste and triggered other problems at the world's biggest nuclear plant, raising the possibility of a second radioactive leak there, Japanese officials said Tuesday. The earthquake Monday off the Japanes.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Tue Jul 17, 2007 @ 11:54am neoform

BBC News -- Japanese officials have confirmed further leaks of radioactive material from a nuclear power plant following Monday's earthquake in central Japan. In addition to a leak of radioactive water, drums containing nuclear waste burst open and radioactive gas.. Read More

WORLD / NEWS Mon Jul 16, 2007 @ 1:48pm neoform

CNN -- A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan on Monday, causing a radioactive water leak and fire at one of the world's most powerful nuclear power plants and turning buildings into piles of lumber. At least eight people were killed and hundreds injured... Read More

WORLD / NEWS Wed Jul 18, 2007 @ 4:50am neoform

BBC News -- A radioactive leak at a major nuclear plant in Japan damaged by an earthquake on Monday was worse than previously thought, the plant's operators say. Owner Tokyo Electric Power company said 50% more radiation was discharged into the sea, following the.. Read More