Japan issues emergency at nuke plant; no leak
Japan declared a state of emergency Friday at a nuclear power plant after its cooling system failed following a massive earthquake. There was no radiation leak.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the measure was a precaution and that the Fukushima No. 1 power plant was not in immediate danger. The plant has shut down. "We launched the measure so we can be fully prepared for the worst scenario," he said. "We are using all our might to deal with the situation." It was the first time Japan has declared a state of emergency at a nuclear power plant. (AP)
