These Palestinian controlled regions are about 24 miles apart. Not everyone is happy about this latest step in the on going peace process. Some Israelis fear the route will open up their country to more terrorists attacks. South Korean officials say at least 22 people were exposed to radiation, but they say the leak was contained inside a building. In the wake of the Japan disaster, President Clinton wants all American nuclear fuel plants to re- evaluate their safety procedures.
Fuels say their work only involves the use of dry uranium pellets, and NO chemical reactions.
The two- story home was engulfed in flames when they arrived. Initial reports that people were still trapped inside kept firefighters busy at first searching for possible victims. No one was found inside the house, and it took about a half hour to bring the blaze under control. Residents say the fire started on the front porch. There were some tense moments in Christiansburg last night, as police tried to disarm a man threatening suicide.