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18 March 2011 Last updated at 01:32 ET

Japan nuclear plant progress slow

Emergency workers battle to cool and restore power to reactors at Japan's quake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant but say progress is slow.


Prince William speaks at a memorial service in ChristchurchWilliam attends NZ quake memorial

Prince William offers condolences to the people of Japan, while paying tribute to victims of last month's earthquake in New Zealand.

Japan shares climb as yen weakens

Japanese shares rise sharply and the yen weakens after G7 finance ministers agree on joint intervention to stabilise Japan's currency.

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