Japan

TSX down sharply in wake of tsunami

Radiation levels increase as technicians struggle to prevent meltdown

There are a few reasons for (moderate) optimism

Canada remains on standby as international aid efforts are coordinated

Grim discovery could more than double official death count

Exposed fuel rods could result in more hydrogen blasts

So far, Japan’s nuclear power plants represent an amazing triumph of design robustness

Thousands of commuters were stranded when rail lines were shut down

EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Macdonald reports from Toyota City, Japan