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US removes radioactive cancer-treatment material from Guatemala over 'dirty bomb' risk

The US National Nuclear Security Administration announced the removal of a cobalt-60 source from a disused medical device in Guatemala, citing concerns it could be stolen and used in a radiological weapon.

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The US National Nuclear Security Administration announced the removal of a cobalt-60 source from a disused medical device in Guatemala, citing concerns it could be stolen and used in a radiological weapon.

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