Huge blast at Japan nuclear plant
Watch: Pictures show smoke coming from the plant at Fukushima
A massive explosion has hit a Japanese nuclear power plant where a meltdown is feared as a huge relief operation continues after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.
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