Japan Begins Air Drop To Cool Fukushima Reactors
Japanese coast guard and military helicopters dumped seawater on the Fukushima Dai ichi reactor complex as operators race to restore a new power line and cooling pumps. U S officials warn water in spent fuel pools at Units 4 and others could be exhausted amid ongoing radiation concerns.
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Global advisories urge leaving Tokyo amid Fukushima crisis
Governments including Australia Britain Germany France Serbia Croatia and China urged citizens to relocate from Tokyo and northeastern Japan as radiation readings rose slightly near the Fukushima Daiichi plant. The White House advised Americans to stay 50 miles from the plant rather than 20.
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Emperor addresses Japan in grave nuclear crisis remarks
Emperor Akihito delivered a rare televised address urging calm and solidarity as Japan faced a nuclear crisis after the northern coast earthquake and tsunami. He spoke from the Imperial Palace, acknowledging unknown deaths and hoping for lives saved while requesting continuous public resilience.
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Aid Delays Hit Shelters After Japan Earthquake
After the quake, gasoline shortages and transport disruptions hinder delivery of water and food to shelters in Iwate Miyagi and Fukushima. Officials say 1.24 million meals and 700000 beverage bottles were sent, but many shelters report lacking water and heaters as trucks slowly reach municipal drop-offs and informal shelters multiply in Sendai.
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