Thursday, March 17, 2011

BBC News - Japan earthquake: Foreign evacuations increase

As concern grows over Japan's stricken nuclear power plant, several countries are boosting efforts to evacuate their nationals from the area.

The US has told its nationals to stay 50 miles (80km) away from Fukushima and has chartered flights for those wanting to flee the country.

France and China are to evacuate thousands, while the UK and Australia have advised people to leave Tokyo.

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