Obama Talks With Japan PM On Nuclear Threat
Washington, Mar 17 -- President Barack Obama has spoken with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan about steps the U.S. is taking to ensure the safety of Americans in Japan -- measures that go beyond what
Washington, Mar 17 -- President Barack Obama has spoken with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan about steps the U.S. is taking to ensure the safety of Americans in Japan -- measures that go beyond what Japan has recommended for its own citizens.
The White House says Obama and Kan spoke by phone Wednesday evening about the crisis at a Japanese nuclear power plant that's emitting dangerous levels of radiation after it was damaged in an earthquake and tsunami.
A split between the two countries emerged when the U.S. recommended that Americans within 50 miles of the nuclear plant evacuate. That's more stringent than the 12-mile (19-kilometer) radius recommended by the Japanese.
A White House statement said the two leaders' emphasized their alliance and discussed what the U.S. is doing to ensure welfare of its citizens.AP
The White House says Obama and Kan spoke by phone Wednesday evening about the crisis at a Japanese nuclear power plant that's emitting dangerous levels of radiation after it was damaged in an earthquake and tsunami.
A split between the two countries emerged when the U.S. recommended that Americans within 50 miles of the nuclear plant evacuate. That's more stringent than the 12-mile (19-kilometer) radius recommended by the Japanese.
A White House statement said the two leaders' emphasized their alliance and discussed what the U.S. is doing to ensure welfare of its citizens.AP