Atomic bomb could be made from stolen radioactive material

Terrorists could steal radioactive material from hospitals lacking security for use in a "dirty" atomic bomb.

Atomic bomb could be made from stolen radioactive material

Terrorists could steal radioactive material from hospitals lacking security for use in a "dirty" atomic bomb.

The world's nuclear watchdog says isotopes that could be packed with explosives in a crude but deadly nuclear device are commonly used in cancer treatment.

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