Rice Containing Radioactive Cesium Found In Japan

Radioactive cesium has been detected above the safety level in rice for the first time in Japan since the nuclear crisis began at the Fukushima plant.

Political Fallout of Japan’s Tsunami Disaster

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has survived a no-confidence motion brought because of his handling of the earthquake and tsunami disaster. Before the motion was debated, Kan told his own political party he would step down when the crisis was under control. March’s disaster killed thousands of people and crippled the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with The World’s Marco Werman in Japan.

Japanese City Tries to Recover From Tsunami

When the tsunami struck northeast Japan on March 11, one of the worst hit places was Ishinomaki. It’s a fishing port and had boasted one of the largest fish markets in the world. That economy ground to a halt. The port was devastated, more than 3,000 people died and almost 3,000 are still missing, presumed dead. The World’s Marco Werman went to Ishinomaki to see for himself. (Photo: Marco Werman)

Video: The Devastation of Ishinomaki

Iran reveals a secret nuclear plant

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Iran has revealed it’s developing a second uranium enrichment plant. Until now it’s acknowledged only one. President Obama called on Tehran today to open the facility international inspectors. The World’s Katy Clark has the story.

Reaction to Iran’s second nuclear fuel plant

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Jacqueline Shire, an expert on arms control and proliferation, about revelations that Iran has a secret underground nuclear plant.