The operator of Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said on September 17 it has suspended an operation to remove a sample of highly radioactive material because of a new technical problem. Extracting the estimated 880 tons of highly radioactive fuel and debris inside the former power station remains the most challenging part of decommissioning the...

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