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Journalists allowed up-close look at efforts to dismantle Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

As Japan approaches the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that rattled the island nation and very nearly caused a complete and total meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, work continue on defueling, decommissioning and dismantling the damaged power station.

Journalists allowed up-close look at efforts to dismantle Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Threat of Radiation Still Persists Near Japanese Nuclear Plant

Threat of Radiation Still Persists Near Japanese Nuclear Plant

Japan's littered road to recovery

Japan's littered road to recovery
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6.6 Aftershock Hits Japan

6.6 Aftershock Hits Japan
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Japan: Dispatch from Takata

Japan: Dispatch from Takata
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Tsunami hits Japan after quake

Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began struck its north-east coast on Friday, triggering a massive tsunami, which struck about 250 miles north-east of Tokyo. Officials say 350 people are dead and about 500 missing. Mary Kay Magistad reports.

Tsunami hits Japan after quake
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Japan's Military Priorities Now Focus on China

Japan's Military Priorities Now Focus on China

Japan's high-tech graveyard in the sky

Traditional burial plots in Tokyo cost tens of thousands of dollars, so some Japanese are turning to a new form of cemetery.

Japan's high-tech graveyard in the sky
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Sri Lankan government launches offensive against Tamil tigers

For more than 25 years, the Tamil rebels have been fighting for independence from the government of Sri Lanka. Today the Sri Lankan army is continuing a massive military assault to force the rebels to give up much of the territory they have won.

Sri Lankan government launches offensive against Tamil tigers