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Japan nuke plant unstable

2013-04-10 19:58

There have been at least eight accidents or problems at Japan's storm battered Fukushima nuclear plant.

New radioactive leak at Fukushima

2013-04-07 12:41

Some radioactive water may have leaked into the ground from a storage tank at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, its operator has said.

Fukushima plant cooling system restored

2013-03-20 09:02

Technicians have restored power to all cooling systems at the reactors of Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant, the operating company says after a blackout sparked a new crisis.

World's biggest nuclear plant may shut

2013-01-25 10:34

The largest nuclear power plant in the world may be forced to shut down under tightened rules proposed by Japan's new nuclear watchdog, a report says.

Tepco receives $12.8bn public bailout

2012-07-31 12:43

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant has effectively been nationalised as it received $12.8bn of taxpayer money to stay afloat.

Fukushima nuke plant still vulnerable

2012-02-28 21:12

Almost a year after the tsunami, the Fukushima nuclear plant is still in a shambles, running on makeshift equipment.

Fukushima 'not prepared for tsunami'

2011-12-02 21:20

The tsunami that struck Fukushima nuclear plant was far larger than what the facility was equipped to handle, the operator of the plant says.

Japan plans to break up Tepco - report

2011-07-03 16:31

Japanese officials are reportedly planning to break up parts and nationalise the nuclear operations of the embattled Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Tough restructuring for Japan's Tepco

2011-06-16 12:27

An independent panel has pledged to oversee a tough restructuring of Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Co. to ensure it raises the required funds to pay huge compensation claims.

Japan's Tepco debt waive call draws ire

2011-05-18 14:09

The Japanese government's remarks calling on lenders to forgive some of Tokyo Electric Power's debt have sparked acrimony and confusion, say analysts.

Worker dies at Japan nuclear plant

2011-05-14 19:07

A man has died on his second day working at Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant, but the plant operator says harmful levels of radiation were not detected in his body.

Japan reactor damage worse than expected

2011-05-12 21:54

One of the reactors at Japan's crippled nuclear power plant has been damaged more severely than originally thought.

Japan wants to shut down plant

2011-04-17 14:10

The operator of Japan's tsunami-hit nuclear plant has said it aims to reduce radiation leaks within three months and to achieve a "cold shutdown" within six to nine months.

Japan will not abandon tsunami victims

2011-04-10 18:07

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has promised he would "never abandon" survivors of Japan's tsunami as he tried to focus attention on the future, despite a high-stakes battle at a nuclear plant.

Japan's quake hits economy 'severely'

2011-04-08 12:14

Japan says its economy is in a severe condition afer last month's earthquake and there is no quick recovery in sight.

Tokyo stocks jump on weaker yen

2011-03-30 09:44

Tokyo stocks have soared as a weaker yen spurred buying after the previous day's losses, with investors closely watching efforts to contain Japan's worst nuclear crisis.

Tepco shares plunge nearly 18%

2011-03-28 10:54

Shares in Tokyo Electric Power Co have plunged 17.73% amid criticism over its handling of a deepening crisis at its stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

 

Fresh leak detected at Fukushima

2013-04-09 18:49

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear power plant says it had detected a fresh leak of radioactive water from one of the facility's storage tanks.

Fukushima reactor cooling system back on

2013-04-05 13:07

The cooling system for the spent fuel storage at one of the reactors of Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has started working again after a stoppage, say reports.

Japanese nuclear plant back up

2013-03-19 21:43

Power, cooling has been restored at the crippled Japanese nuclear plant.

Fish radiation levels top the charts

2013-01-18 22:37

A fish contaminated with radiation levels more than 2 500 times the legal limit has been caught near Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Tepco executives sued for $67bn

2012-03-05 18:04

Shareholders of Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant are facing Japan's largest compensation claim.

Tepco seeks fresh $8.5bn from Japan fund

2011-12-27 10:49

Tokyo Electric Power Company has asked for an extra $8.5bn in aid from a government-backed fund to help it compensate families affected by the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

Japanese PM visits Fukushima

2011-07-16 16:08

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan has visited the prefecture at the centre of a nuclear crisis sparked by the March quake and tsunami, amid reports his government may reduce the evacuation zone.

Japan's Tepco apologises

2011-06-28 11:00

Executives at the Japanese utility behind the nuclear power plant sent into meltdown by the March quake have apologised to investors.

Tepco battles $15bn loss

2011-05-20 11:25

The Tokyo Electric Power Co has posted Japan's largest non-financial loss, due largely to the disaster at its Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Tepco aims for cold shutdown

2011-04-17 11:26

Japanese nuclear power plant operator Tepco hopes it will be able to achieve cold shutdown of its crippled nuclear plant within six to nine months, the company says.

Japan quake homeless get houses

2011-04-10 20:46

One month after a devastating tsunami flattened their homes, some families have taken a step toward normalcy and moved into temporary housing.

Huge pump airlifted to Fukushima

2011-04-09 10:49

A massive Russian cargo plane has picked up one of the world's largest concrete pumps, which has been retrofitted to pour water on the Japanese nuclear power plant stricken by an earthquake and tsunami.

Nikkei hugs gains, Tepco jumps

2011-03-31 09:35

Japan's Nikkei average has held on to the previous day's solid gains and briefly hit its highest since the post-quake sell-off, helped by year-end window dressing.

Japan mulls Tepco nationalisation: report

2011-03-29 11:13

The Japanese government could discuss a possible nationalisation of Tokyo Electric Power among other options to deal with the operator of the plant, an official says.

Asian stocks lower on Japan jitters

2011-03-28 09:51

Asian stocks are mostly lower as Japan's struggle to stabilise a leaking nuclear reactor dragged on for a third week.

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