Typhoon Turns Deadly.. Putin Foe Walks.. Geneva Talks

Written By Unknown on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | 7:12 AM

A typhoon caused deadly mudslides that buried people and destroyed homes on a Japanese island Wednesday before sweeping up the Pacific coast, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting Tokyo's transportation during the morning rush. At least 17 deaths were reported and nearly 50 people were missing.

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