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14-year anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis disaster in Fukushima

World Jul 29

Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant faces new delay in removing melted fuel debris

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

World Aug 31

Fukushima
Watch 7:55
Japan’s problems developing stable energy sources 12 years after nuclear meltdown

While the world is focusing on the radioactive water released from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, the country is grappling with other big questions about its use of nuclear energy. Japan dramatically changed its attitudes after Fukushima melted down…

By Miles O'Brien, Ian Couzens

World Aug 24

Makeshift memorial in Moscow for Wagner's Prigozhin believed killed in plane crash
Watch 5:36
News Wrap: Putin says Prigozhin was a talented person who ‘made serious mistakes in life

Russian President Putin offered his first public acknowledgment of Yevgeny Prigozhin's presumed death as investigators comb through the wreckage of his jet that crashed outside Moscow, a Russian court ruled American journalist Evan Gershkovich must remain in jail until at…

World Aug 23

SKOREA-JAPAN-NUCLEAR-FUKUSHIMA
Watch 8:34
A look at the plan to release Fukushima’s treated radioactive water into the sea

Japan is expected to release treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant as soon as Thursday. The government and the utility operating the facility say it is safe and the release is being closely monitored, but nearby countries…

By Miles O'Brien

World Aug 22

Tropical Storm Hilary aftermath near Cathedral City, California
Watch 4:52
News Wrap: California towns digging out of debris left behind from Tropical Storm Hilary

In our news wrap Tuesday, crews in mountain and desert towns in California are still digging out of mud and debris left behind from Tropical Storm Hilary, more than 800 people on Maui are still unaccounted for two weeks after…

Aug 22

Fukushima nuclear plant to begin releasing treated radioactive water to sea

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Kishida said the government has done everything for now to ensure the plan's safety, protect the reputation of Japan's fishing industry and clearly explain the scientific basis of the move.

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Aug 05

Watch 6:59
Fears rise over Japan’s upcoming release of Fukushima nuclear wastewater

By Rebecca Bundhun

Japan could soon start releasing treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. They’re running out of space to store the radiation-tainted water at the plant, which was damaged by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but…

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Jul 09

South Korean opposition party rebukes IAEA chief over Japan’s plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog on Sunday for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

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Sep 14

Fukushima plant failed to probe cause of faulty filters

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Officials at Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant have acknowledged they neglected to investigate the cause of faulty exhaust filters that are key to preventing radioactive pollution, after being forced to replace them twice.

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Sep 07

IAEA seeks Japan transparency in release of Fukushima water

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The International Atomic Energy Agency, which is assisting Japan with the planned release, met with government officials to discuss technical details before traveling to the Fukushima Daiichi plant for an on-site examination.

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