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Ukraine Nuclear Plant Dangerously Close To Accident, Warns UN Watchdog
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is dangerously close to suffering an accident because of recent attacks on it, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned Monday.
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Fukushima Nuclear Plant Worker Detects High Radiation Levels In Nasal Passage
This serves as a reminder of the risks associated with the ongoing cleanup efforts at the facility, which was severely damaged in 2011.
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Power Plant Was On "Verge Of Nuclear Accident": Ukraine After Blackout
Ukraine said Saturday that two power lines connecting its electricity grid to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant were cut overnight, putting the plant at risk of an "accident".
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Japan Begins Nuclear Plant Water Discharge Amid Protests: What We Know
Japan began releasing wastewater from the stricken Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, 12 years after it suffered one of the world's worst atomic accidents.
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EU To Lift Ban Of Food Imports From Japan Post 2011 Nuclear Accident
Japan would welcome the European Union's lifting of restrictions on food imports imposed after a 2011 nuclear accident triggered by a major earthquake and tsunami, a government spokesperson said on Friday.
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Nuclear Watchdog To Increase Its Presence In Ukraine To Prevent "Accident"
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Monday said that the agency is expanding its presence in Ukraine to provide all possible nuclear safety and security.
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Russia Warns Of Possible Nuclear Accident At Ukraine Plant
The head of Russia's state-run atomic energy agency, Rosatom, warned on Monday there was a risk of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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Volodymyr Zelensky Warns Of "Catastrophe" In Ukraine Nuclear Plant: Report
A "catastrophe" at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine would threaten the whole of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Monday.
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India At UN Cautions Against Attacks On Nuclear Facilities In Ukraine
India on Friday cautioned that any accident involving nuclear facilities may have severe consequences for public health and the environment.
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US Nuclear Submarine Damaged In Collison In Asia Struck Uncharted Seamount
A US Navy nuclear submarine that was severely damaged in an accident while submerged in the South China Sea last month struck an uncharted underwater seamount, the Navy said Monday.
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Soviet Documents Reveal Cover-Ups At Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Before 1986 Disaster
The Soviet Union knew the Chernobyl nuclear plant was dangerous and covered up emergencies there before the 1986 disaster, the Ukrainian authorities said as they released documents to mark the 35th anniversary of the accident on Monday.
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Iran Atomic Agency Says Nuclear Facility Hit By Act Of "Terrorism"
Iran's atomic energy organisation said Sunday the Natanz nuclear facility was hit by a terrorist act, hours after it said an "accident" had caused a power failure there.
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"Accident" At Iran Nuclear Facility A Day After New Deal Breach: Official
An "accident" took place at an Iranian nuclear facility on Sunday but caused no casualties or damage, the Fars news agency reported, citing the spokesman of Iran's nuclear agency.
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Iran Reports "Accident" At Nuclear Site, Warns Enemies
Tehran on Thursday reported an "accident" at Natanz nuclear complex in central Iran, saying there were no casualties or radioactive pollution, and warned foes -- especially Israel -- against hostile actions.
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Radiation Spike After Forest Fire Hits Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Zone
Ukrainian authorities on Sunday reported a spike in radiation levels in the restricted zone around Chernobyl, scene of the world's worst nuclear accident, caused by a forest fire.
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Ukraine Nuclear Plant Dangerously Close To Accident, Warns UN Watchdog
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is dangerously close to suffering an accident because of recent attacks on it, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency warned Monday.
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Fukushima Nuclear Plant Worker Detects High Radiation Levels In Nasal Passage
This serves as a reminder of the risks associated with the ongoing cleanup efforts at the facility, which was severely damaged in 2011.
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Power Plant Was On "Verge Of Nuclear Accident": Ukraine After Blackout
Ukraine said Saturday that two power lines connecting its electricity grid to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant were cut overnight, putting the plant at risk of an "accident".
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Japan Begins Nuclear Plant Water Discharge Amid Protests: What We Know
Japan began releasing wastewater from the stricken Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, 12 years after it suffered one of the world's worst atomic accidents.
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EU To Lift Ban Of Food Imports From Japan Post 2011 Nuclear Accident
Japan would welcome the European Union's lifting of restrictions on food imports imposed after a 2011 nuclear accident triggered by a major earthquake and tsunami, a government spokesperson said on Friday.
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Nuclear Watchdog To Increase Its Presence In Ukraine To Prevent "Accident"
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Monday said that the agency is expanding its presence in Ukraine to provide all possible nuclear safety and security.
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Russia Warns Of Possible Nuclear Accident At Ukraine Plant
The head of Russia's state-run atomic energy agency, Rosatom, warned on Monday there was a risk of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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Volodymyr Zelensky Warns Of "Catastrophe" In Ukraine Nuclear Plant: Report
A "catastrophe" at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine would threaten the whole of Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Monday.
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India At UN Cautions Against Attacks On Nuclear Facilities In Ukraine
India on Friday cautioned that any accident involving nuclear facilities may have severe consequences for public health and the environment.
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US Nuclear Submarine Damaged In Collison In Asia Struck Uncharted Seamount
A US Navy nuclear submarine that was severely damaged in an accident while submerged in the South China Sea last month struck an uncharted underwater seamount, the Navy said Monday.
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Soviet Documents Reveal Cover-Ups At Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Before 1986 Disaster
The Soviet Union knew the Chernobyl nuclear plant was dangerous and covered up emergencies there before the 1986 disaster, the Ukrainian authorities said as they released documents to mark the 35th anniversary of the accident on Monday.
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Iran Atomic Agency Says Nuclear Facility Hit By Act Of "Terrorism"
Iran's atomic energy organisation said Sunday the Natanz nuclear facility was hit by a terrorist act, hours after it said an "accident" had caused a power failure there.
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"Accident" At Iran Nuclear Facility A Day After New Deal Breach: Official
An "accident" took place at an Iranian nuclear facility on Sunday but caused no casualties or damage, the Fars news agency reported, citing the spokesman of Iran's nuclear agency.
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Iran Reports "Accident" At Nuclear Site, Warns Enemies
Tehran on Thursday reported an "accident" at Natanz nuclear complex in central Iran, saying there were no casualties or radioactive pollution, and warned foes -- especially Israel -- against hostile actions.
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Radiation Spike After Forest Fire Hits Chernobyl Nuclear Accident Zone
Ukrainian authorities on Sunday reported a spike in radiation levels in the restricted zone around Chernobyl, scene of the world's worst nuclear accident, caused by a forest fire.
