Monju nuclear reactor restarts after 14-yr hiatus

Monju nuclear reactor restarts after 14-yr hiatus

TSURUGA, Japan - Workers check the control system of the Monju fast-breeder nuclear reactor in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, on May 6, 2010. The reactor resumed operations the same day after more than 14 years of suspension. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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