Crisis exposes response problems at Fukushima crisis
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano told a 35 nation board that global response to the Fukushima disaster reveals major weaknesses and calls for emergency plan reforms. He noted some positive developments, but consensus rules slow mandatory safety standard changes and tsunami protections may be reviewed.
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Japan
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International Atomic Energy Agency
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Fukushima Daiichi
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Japan fights to restore power at Fukushima plant
Officials race to restore electricity to the leaking Fukushima Dai ichi complex after the quake and tsunami. With cooling systems damaged and pumps failing, authorities warn the crisis may last weeks. rebuilding costs exceed 235 billion dollars and the death toll could surpass 18,000.
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Libyan airstrikes boost rebels amid standoff
Coalition forces conducted a third straight night of air strikes in Libya targeting air defenses and Ghadafi forces. The action, while halting advances and aiding rebels, left organized rebel units unready and a potential long stalemate looming. President Obama affirmed Gaddafi must go, framing the mission as humanitarian and council mandated.
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Barack Obama
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Yemeni top officials resign fueling anti-Saleh challenge
In Sanaa a senior military commander and at least 18 officers defect to the opposition demanding President Ali Abdullah Saleh's ouster. Tanks deploy as Defense Minister Ahmed pledges loyalty and Paris signals support for democracy while the regime faces a potential collapse affecting U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
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Mohammed Nasser Ahmed
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National Defense Council
Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar
Paris
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