Germany asks Belgium to take two nuclear reactors offline

BERLIN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany has asked Belgium to take two nuclear reactors temporarily offline while questions about their safety are cleared up, an unusual diplomatic move that underscores German concerns about the plants. Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks said she asked Belgium to shut down its Tihange 2 and Doel 3 reactors after the Reactor Safety Commission that advises the ministry could not confirm the reactors would be safe in the event of a hazardous incident.