Japan begins releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Fukushima nuclear plant has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water.
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UN nuclear chief to give final report on release of Fukushima radioactive water
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Two dead after shooting at Japanese army base
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NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
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Four dead, including two police officers, after attack in central Japan
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China bans Micron’s products from key infrastructure over 'security risk'
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