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Japan, landslide south of Tokyo: 19 people missing

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At least 19 people are missing in Japan due to a landslide that struck today the central eastern prefecture of Shizuoka, about 200 km south of Tokyo: this was announced by a local official. The landslide was caused by heavy rains that have been falling in the region for days.

Images broadcast by TV show buildings swept away by a river of mud and residents fleeing in the city of Atami.

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Japanese fishing boat collides with Russian vessel

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Three people have died on board a Japanese fishing boat which collided with a Russian vessel off the northern island of Hokkaido. This was announced by Japanese government spokesman Katsunobu Kato, who said two people were also injured.

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