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A radiation detector marks 0.6 microsieverts, higher than normal levels, in central Tokyo - 15 March 2011Radiation falls at Japanese plant

Radiation levels fall at Japan's earthquake-stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant after a third explosion and a fire, officials say.

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Dow Jones 11852.77 - -140.39
Nasdaq 2665.91 - -35.06
FTSE 100 5695.28 - -79.96
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