Possible breach escalates crisis at Fukushima Dai ichi plant
Two weeks after the quake and tsunami, a potential breach at the Fukushima Dai ichi complex signals worse radioactive contamination, with tainted groundwater likely. Officials note water radiation high in units 1 3 and surrounding sea while authorities urge vigilance and shelter guidance amid a death toll above 10 000 and widespread devastation in northeast Japan.
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Protests Expands as Syrian Security Fires on Crowds
Troops opened fire across Syria during an eight day uprising that grew from a rural southern town to mass demonstrations in multiple cities. In Daraa and elsewhere, security forces killed more than 15 people as crowds chanted freedom and some attacked a statue of Hafez Assad.
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Unrest spreads as Arab world faces crises and NATO flies Libya missions
NATO takes command of the Libyan no fly zone with French and British jets hitting targets near besieged cities while Libya signals readiness for talks and reform. Protests flare across Jordan and Yemen drawing violent clashes, a government death, and calls for leadership changes. Shiite protests in Saudi Arabia seek detainees’ release as Gulf monarchies face regional turmoil. Bahrain rejects international probes into protester deaths amid mounting unrest.
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