Japan Quake: With Two Natural Disasters And A Nuclear Emergency, Recovery Begins -- Washington post
TOKYO -- With much of its northeastern coastline already under water and reduced to matchstick wreckage, Japan faced another crisis on Saturday after an explosion at a nuclear reactor in Fukushima. Prefecture prompted evacuations within a 12-mile radius.
Japanese government officials said Saturday evening that the explosion did not damage the core nuclear container at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and they conveyed an initial sense that a widespread radioactive leak could be avoided.
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MIDDLE EAST
Yemen protest violence seen as start of more intense confrontation. Two boys and bystander killed in renewed Yemen protests.
Bahrain protesters march on palace after clashes. Violence re-emerges in Bahrain.
Iraqi Prime Minister softens tone on protests. Iraq protesters call for jobs and better services.
Iran's battered opposition: A leadership neutered
Palestinian 'kills five Israelis' in West Bank attack.
ASIA
Japan faces 'unprecedented disaster'. Explosion at Japan nuke plant, disaster toll rises. Japanese official says pumping system caused nuclear plant blast.
Asian airlines cancel, divert flights following Japan quake. Quake halts output across Japan.
NATO endorses plan for Afghan forces to take over several areas.
Philippine military launches operations vs Abu Sayyaf in Zambo island.
Human rights advocates vanish as China intensifies crackdown.
AFRICA
Libyan rebels lose oil port, but vow to regroup. Battered Libya rebels seek Arab League backing. Europe and U.S. press Gaddafi, rebels want no-fly zone. Arab League considers backing a Libyan no-fly zone. Obama cools to US military intervention in Libya.
Gbagbo forces launch I. Coast offensive: army.
Arrests made in notorious Cairo horse and camel assault. Egyptians get view of extent of spying.
Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai wants Mugabe 'divorce'.
Militia fighters attack south Sudan oil town: Army.
EUROPE
Moscow is now the billionaire capital of the world.
Azerbaijan's opposition holds rare anti-government protest in capital; 200 people attend. Police disperse sSecond day of antigovernment protests in Baku.
Why Moody's downgraded Spain's debt rating.
Euro leaders surprise with crisis deal.
AMERICAS
Why is California less vulnerable to tsunami? San Andreas fault.
Cuba releases jailed dissident Oscar Elias Biscet.
Mexico's drug war intrudes on Monterrey, a booming metropolis.
U.S. Federal judge won't acquit convicted pirates.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pakistan spy chief to stay on as key CIA partner.
Pakistan says drone strikes have been effective.
Senate Republicans push tough law on Gitmo detainees.
Military trials may be ready, but not the death penalty.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Barney Frank threatens Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and other banks on housing.
Dangote is Africa’s richest man, says Forbes.
Major Japanese industries close to assess damage.
As NFL talks collapse, players disband union.
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