Lessons From Chernobyl for Japan

Lessons From Chernobyl for Japan


Lessons From Chernobyl for Japan

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:09 PM PDT

A visit to Ukraine reveals the sheer tedium and exhaustion of dealing with the aftermath of a nuclear meltdown. It is a problem that does not exist on a human time frame.


Coalition launches Libya attacks

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:17 PM PDT

The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way.


VIDEO: Gaddafi loyalists standing firm

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:21 PM PDT

Supporters of Colonel Gaddafi are standing by their leader, despite the start of international military action against his regime.


Ivorian youth leaders tells followers to join army

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:56 PM PDT

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - An influential youth leader and staunch supporter of Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo on Saturday called on his "Young Patriot" followers to sign up for the army and "liberate" the country.


VIDEO: Strikes against Libyan military begin

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:45 PM PDT

Western and Arab leaders have met in Paris as the first international strikes against Libyan military targets got underway.


UK warplanes in action over Libya

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:12 PM PDT

British forces are in action over Libya, Prime Minister David Cameron says, as part of the international effort to impose the no-fly zone.


Lessons for Japan’s Survivors: Truth and Recovery

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:47 PM PDT

To move past a catastrophe, people usually need to tell themselves a clear story about what happened.


Algerian president 'promises reforms'

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Abdelaziz Bouteflika vows to open a new page of "political reforms" as security forces block pro-democracy protests.


Stress Test for the Global Supply Chain

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PDT

Modern global supply chains are like the human body: remarkably resilient, but also vulnerable at some points. The crises in Japan expose some of those weaknesses.


A Crisis That Markets Can’t Grasp

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:40 AM PDT

As Japan's disaster evolves, Wall Street keeps recalculating the damage. So far, it's been hard to rely on history for guidance.


Food Contamination Fears Could Harm Japanese Brands

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:52 PM PDT

Japan's list of casualties, already long, could soon include two of the country's iconic brands: sushi and Kobe beef.


Where Steaming Fried Noodles Spell Relief

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Both loved and unloved worldwide, instant ramen again comes through for Japan in hard times.


Clinton says U.S. supports, but will not lead, military operation against Libya

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:19 PM PDT

The secretary of state pledges that the United States will strongly support the international military action to halt Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's attacks on rebels.


Bishops pledge more support

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:09 PM PDT

Victims of abuse within the Catholic church have been promised extra support from Irish bishops.


Food Contamination Fears Could Harm Japanese Brands

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:52 PM PDT

Japan's list of casualties, already long, could soon include two of the country's iconic brands: sushi and Kobe beef.


Ireland 24-8 England

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:43 AM PDT

Ireland destroy England's Grand Slam hopes as Brian O'Driscoll becomes the all-time leading try scorer in the history of the Six Nations.


Airstrikes begin on Libya targets

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 01:11 PM PDT

French warplanes attack tanks and US launches cruise missiles, as international military intervention begins.


Learning to See the Strike Zone With One Eye

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 12:50 PM PDT

Losing an eye might seem devastating to an athlete, but Jordan Underwood has emerged as the ace pitcher at Southeast Missouri State.


Israeli Tanks Respond to Mortar Fire From Hamas

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Hamas militants fired dozens of shells into southern Israel, escalating tensions along the Israel-Gaza border.


Broken silence

Posted: 19 Mar 2011 11:24 AM PDT

Arab world's revolution fever spreads to Syria


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