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Torrential Rains In Japan Cause Flooding, Mudslides, Travel Disruptions
Downpours on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation advisories were issued, and several reported missing.
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From Missouri To Gaza: The Global Grief Of Families With Missing Loved Ones
Ambiguous loss can be intimate or global, as in the cases of the missing from the September 11 attacks, tsunamis in the Indian Ocean and Japan, the Turkey-Syria earthquake, the Israel-Hamas war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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6 Killed, More Than 100 Injured As Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan
At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm's centre.
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"Mount Fuji Is Screaming": Japan Pilgrimage Site Is Flooded With Visitors
For Mount Fuji, authorities announced last month that they would impose crowd control measures for the first time if paths got too busy.
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Japan Summons China's Ambassador Over Fukushima Crank Call
Japan summoned China's ambassador on Monday to protest against a flood of nuisance calls from China to local businesses following the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
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6 Dead, 3 Missing Due To Heavy Rain In Japan
Torrential rain over Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu triggered floods and landslides that left up to six people dead and rescuers searching for three missing, officials said on Tuesday.
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Samurai Spirit: Japan Explodes With World Cup Joy
As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock victory over Spain, thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.
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Germany's Shock Loss To Japan In World Cup Sparks Meme Fest On Twitter
After Japan stunned Germany, football fans flooded social media with funny memes.
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2 Dead, Thousands Without Power After Typhoon Talas Slams Japan
Thousands were without running water and power in central Japan on Sunday after Typhoon Talas dumped record rains on the region, triggering floods and landslides, and leaving at least two dead.
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Japan Will "Eventually Cease To Exist", Elon Musk Tweets. Then, Ire Follows
An Elon Musk tweet saying Japan would "eventually cease to exist" without a higher birthrate set off a flood of sarcasm and anger on Monday - though much of the angst was aimed at a Japanese government many said did little to address the issue.
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Torrential Rains In Japan Cause Flooding, Mudslides, Travel Disruptions
Downpours on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation advisories were issued, and several reported missing.
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From Missouri To Gaza: The Global Grief Of Families With Missing Loved Ones
Ambiguous loss can be intimate or global, as in the cases of the missing from the September 11 attacks, tsunamis in the Indian Ocean and Japan, the Turkey-Syria earthquake, the Israel-Hamas war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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6 Killed, More Than 100 Injured As Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan
At least six people were dead as Typhoon Shanshan crept eastward through Japan on Saturday, drenching large areas with torrential rain, triggering landslide and flood warnings hundreds of kilometres from the storm's centre.
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"Mount Fuji Is Screaming": Japan Pilgrimage Site Is Flooded With Visitors
For Mount Fuji, authorities announced last month that they would impose crowd control measures for the first time if paths got too busy.
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Japan Summons China's Ambassador Over Fukushima Crank Call
Japan summoned China's ambassador on Monday to protest against a flood of nuisance calls from China to local businesses following the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
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6 Dead, 3 Missing Due To Heavy Rain In Japan
Torrential rain over Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu triggered floods and landslides that left up to six people dead and rescuers searching for three missing, officials said on Tuesday.
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Samurai Spirit: Japan Explodes With World Cup Joy
As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock victory over Spain, thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.
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Germany's Shock Loss To Japan In World Cup Sparks Meme Fest On Twitter
After Japan stunned Germany, football fans flooded social media with funny memes.
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2 Dead, Thousands Without Power After Typhoon Talas Slams Japan
Thousands were without running water and power in central Japan on Sunday after Typhoon Talas dumped record rains on the region, triggering floods and landslides, and leaving at least two dead.
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Japan Will "Eventually Cease To Exist", Elon Musk Tweets. Then, Ire Follows
An Elon Musk tweet saying Japan would "eventually cease to exist" without a higher birthrate set off a flood of sarcasm and anger on Monday - though much of the angst was aimed at a Japanese government many said did little to address the issue.
