With its sales in the atomic-power sector falling by a third since the Fukushima accident, India "would be a major focus of business if regulatory clearance is given by the government, " a spokesman said.

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If it is true that more mines are being lifted annually than are being laid, then by Ms. Williams's own logic there is no justification for the ICBL's focus on political activities, and every reason to shift the emphasis to the practical tasks of clearance, medical aid and rehabilitation of the wounded and of their land.

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