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Typhoon Lan lashes Japan on election day, leaves five dead, one missing, scores injured

Typhoon Lan left five dead, one missing and scores injured in Japan Monday

US Navy destroyer collides with container ship off Japan: Search operation launched to find seven missing sailors

The United States and Japan launched a major search operation to find seven missing American sailors on Saturday after their navy destroyer collided with a container ship, crushing the side of the military vessel.

6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Guatemala, Mexico; five dead

A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Guatemala and southern Mexico, killing five people, causing power outages, and knocking down homes, officials said.

Earthquake hits Vanuatu, locals report no significant damage

An earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu early on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning that was cancelled after locals reported no significant damage

Strong quake jolts northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued