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A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 48 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned that more quakes could lie ahead. CBC | World News
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Death toll from Japan earthquakes soars as military deploys troops to search for survivors
A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. CBC | World News
Read More »Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 30 as ‘battle against time’ to find those trapped
Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more devastating earthquakes. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Japan issues tsunami alerts after powerful earthquake, triggering evacuation warnings
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday. CBC | World News
Read More »US Navy grounds all Osprey aircraft after 8 died in crash off Japan
The US Navy has ordered all Osprey aircraft to be grounded after eight servicemen died in a crash off Japan last week. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Tsunami threat passes for Philippines, Japan after earthquake off island of Mindanao
There is no longer a tsunami threat after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines late Saturday, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said. CBC | World News
Read More »US military Osprey aircraft with eight soldiers on board crashes near Japan
The crash was first reported to the Japanese Coast Guard shortly before 6 a.m. GMT. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Japan overwhelms Canadian men en route to 4-1 win in men’s soccer friendly
Ao Tanaka scored twice as Japan, showing its class, overwhelmed Canada 4-1 in a men’s soccer friendly Friday in Niigata, Japan. The Japanese, the top-ranked team in Asia at No. 19, were well-organized and led 3-0 at the break after pouncing on mistakes by No. 44 Canada. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Google Maps Street View: Mysterious sighting spooks viewers in Japan – is this real?
GOOGLE MAPS street view is renowned for uncovering weird and wonderful sightings across the world. One user spotted something mysterious in a park in Japan, which had them questioning the supernatural. What is it? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Death penalty ordered for mass killing at care home in Japan
A Japanese court sentenced a former care home employee to death Monday for killing more than a dozen disabled people and injuring others four years ago in the deadliest mass attack in postwar Japan CBC | World News
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