Options Are Few To Prevent Japan Nuclear Catastrophe -- L.A. Times
As a crack is discovered in a Fukushima spent fuel pool, officials confront two crucial tasks: preventing a runaway chain reaction into the nuclear fuel and maintaining a massive flow of seawater through the damaged pools and reactor vessels.
Workers struggling to contain radioactive releases from the Fukushima power plant face two critical tasks to avoid turning a nuclear disaster into a catastrophe: preventing a runaway chain reaction into the nuclear fuel and maintaining a massive flow of seawater through the damaged pools and reactor vessels.
There are few options, none of them good.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemeni police storm protest camp in Aden. Dozens shot dead in Yemen protest. Yemen seethes as death toll climbs to 52.
Bahrain funeral turns into defiant protest. Washington urges Bahrain to end crackdown.
Hamas fires dozens of rockets at Israel, which responds with airstrikes. 5 injured in Israel-Palestinian violence.
Protests return to Syrian cities. Syrian forces seal city after deadly clashes.
ASIA
Japan death toll rises above 7,000. Staples in short supply as toll rises to 18,000.
Japan cites radiation in milk, spinach near plant. One reactor at stricken Japan nuke plant appears stable.
Pakistanis protest U.S. airstrikes, release of CIA contractor release. CIA launches review of security officers stemming from Pakistan case. CIA may face reduced role in Pakistan after murder row.
Afghan official says security up ahead of holiday.
Indian PM Manmohan Singh denies bribing MPs for votes.
AFRICA
Gadhafi forces barrel into main rebel base. Gaddafi defies West and pushes forces into Benghazi. Gaddafi's troops storm Benghazi. Thousands flee as fighting rages around Libya's Benghazi. Allies rally against Gadhafi . Obama endorses military action to stop Gadhafi.
Egyptians brace for first test on democracy.
Ivorians flee post-election violence in Abidjan.
Relations between North and South Sudan deteriorating amid rebel violence. South Sudan: SPLA and Athor clashes 'kill scores'.
Senegal says arrests suspected coup plotters.
EUROPE
European court: Crucifix acceptable in classrooms.
Gates, Russian counterparts to discuss defense reform.
Russia takes advantage of end of space shuttle programme.
Several thousand rally against Serbia government.
AMERICAS
Obama lands in Brazil to kick off Latin American tour. Obama's Latin America trip raises eyebrows.
Aristide spends first full day home as Haiti’s vote looms.
Kids increasingly among Mexico drug war victims.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher dies.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Brother of senior al Qaeda leader released from Egyptian prison.
John Brennan defends civilian trials for terrorists.
BA worker who conspired with Al Qaeda kingpin to blow up transatlantic flight is jailed for 30 years.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama’s red ink grows by $2.7 trillion (Commentary).
GE defends reactors in Japan nuclear crisis.
Unemployment rises in nearly all U.S. metro areas.
Mega-Banks and the next financial crisis (a commentary).
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