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Highly dangerous radioactive material reported stolen in Iraq

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The theft of dangerous radioactive material from a southern Iraqi city has raised security concerns worldwide, with officials fearing it could be used as a weapon by the Islamic State.

Added on the 18/02/2016 14:28:48 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media

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