
Philippines eyes reviving mothballed nuclear plant
Manila (AFP) Aug 31, 2016 - The Philippines may revive a nuclear power plant that was completed 32 years ago but never switched on due to safety fears, the government said Wednesday.
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Manila (AFP) Aug 31, 2016 - The Philippines may revive a nuclear power plant that was completed 32 years ago but never switched on due to safety fears, the government said Wednesday.
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