Second explosion rocks Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan
The second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Soma, injuring 11 workers and sending a smoke plume 25 miles away. Officials said Unit 3’s inner shell remained intact, but the outer building was largely destroyed, while Unit 8 stayed within radiation limits and thousands evacuated.
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Tsunami Toll Blasts Japan As Bodies Wash Ashore
Thousands of bodies washed up along Japan’s coast as crematoriums overflowed and rescue teams exhausted supplies. Millions faced fourth nights without water or heat, while Toyota and Honda suffered market fears. Death toll in Miyagi rose toward 2,800 with officials estimating over 10,000 dead in the province alone.
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Libya rebels defend Tobruk as Gaddafi planes strike
Rebels fight to hold Tobruk while government warplanes and naval bombardment press toward the coast. France and Britain push for a Western no fly zone as the Arab League backs the idea amid clashes around Brega and along Libya s coastal belt. Rebels say they still control the port area as attacks continue.
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