BERLIN (AFP) - Germany will extend the life of its 17 nuclear reactors by 12 years on average, Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen announced Monday after marathon talks on the controversial issue.

柏林(法新社)——德国将其17个核反应堆的寿命延长平均12年，环境部长诺伯特·勒特根星期一在对争议的问题进行的马拉松式谈判之后宣布。

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