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                       Nuclear Material Stolen in Mexico

   The United Nations nuclear watchdog says a truckload of "extremely
   dangerous" radioactive material has been stolen in Mexico.
   The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a statement Wednesday
   that Mexican authorities have reported the truck was transporting
   nuclear material known as cobalt-60 from a hospital in the northern
   city of Tijuana to a center for storage of radioactive waste material.
   The truck was stolen in the area of Tepojaco near Mexico City.
   The IAEA noted that the cobalt-60 was "properly shielded" when the
   truck was stolen, but added that it could become extremely dangerous if
   removed from the shielding or damaged.
   Mexican authorities are reported to be conducting a search for the
   material and the IAEA says it has offered Mexico its assistance.
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