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2nd Fukushima debris removal trial complete

TOKYO – A tricky operation to remove a second sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed, the...

High wind halts Fukushima dismantling

TOKYO – Gusty winds prevented the operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant from starting to dismantle treated water tanks on Thursday, a crucial...

Analysis of debris from Fukushima sample could take 6 months to a year

It will take six months to a year to analyse a tiny sample of radioactive debris retrieved by a robot from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear...

Fukushima nuclear debris now in Tokyo lab after hush journey

TOKYO—A small amount of radioactive debris removed by a robot from Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has arrived at a research lab near Tokyo,...

Treated water release halted in Fukushima

TOKYO – The release of treated wastewater into the ocean from Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant was suspended on Wednesday as a partial power...

Fukushima operator reports leak, says no contamination detected

Tokyo—An estimated 5,500 liters of radioactive water leaked from Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant but no sign of contamination has been detected outside the...

Japan, China trade barbs on WPS; PCG: Coral reef damage ‘extensive’

Japan on Monday raised concern over the extensive maritime damage in waters frequented by Chinese militia vessels in the West Philippine Sea, but China...

Beijing fishmongers worry as Japan begins Fukushima nuke water release

BEIJING, China—Seafood sellers in Beijing expressed consternation Thursday over Japan’s gradual release of wastewater from the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. Hours before...

Fukushima water release to begin Thursday: Japan PM

By Hiroshi HIYAMA The release of wastewater from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific will begin on Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has...

Japan PM says no decision on Fukushima water release date

Japanese premier Fumio Kishida said Sunday his government has not yet decided when to begin releasing treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant...

Study trips, livestreamed fish: Fukushima charm campaign

"The release is expected to unfold over several decades, and Japan’s government says its campaign is far from over" TOKYO—From livestreamed fish to diplomatic study...

New Zealand hopeful on Fukushima advice

WELLINGTON—New Zealand said Monday it has “full confidence” in the UN nuclear watchdog’s advice after it approved of Japan’s plans to discharge treated water...

N. Korea slams IAEA for Fukushima water approval

North Korea on Sunday slammed the United Nations' nuclear watchdog for approving Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The International...

IAEA buoys up Fukushima residents on water release

IWAKI, Japan—The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog met with Fukushima residents and representatives Wednesday, seeking to reassure them about the planned release of...
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