AP 2011-02-21

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NPR 2011-03-16

Japan's Transportation Ministry has imposed a no-fly zone over a 20-mile radius around the badly damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. A military spokesman says the fears of more radioactive particles leaking from the complex after a fire in three

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AP 2011-02-20

1. Bahrain's military says it has taken control of key parts of the capital and banned gatherings. Riot police stormed a protest camp in Bahrain Wednesday night. Medical officials say at least four people were killed and dozens hurt in the crackdown.

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A Crazy Week in Manama FRIDAY Has FIFA broken its promise to reform? We're in Bahrain to find out.