9.49am Part of the container of a troubled nuclear reactor...

9.49am Part of the container of a troubled nuclear reactor appears to be damaged, the Japanese government says, indicating possible serious radiation leaks. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said "damage appears on the suppression pool" - the bottom part of the container, which contains water used to cool down the reactor and control air pressure inside.

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