Transport
Nearly two million people in Japan asked to leave home as Typhoon Dujuan arrives
Nearly two million people in Japan were asked to leave their homes on Monday, because a very strong storm was coming. The storm is called Typhoon Dujuan. It moved along the coast and brought heavy rain and strong wind.
Ferry carrying 243 people turns over in Java Sea: six dead, 130 missing
A ferry carrying 243 people turned over in bad weather in the Java Sea early on Sunday. Six people are dead and 130 are missing, Indonesian officials said.
35 Dead and 54 Missing After Fire on Philippine Ferry
A fire on the Philippine ferry MV June Aster has killed 35 people. The fire started Wednesday night as the ship was reaching Coron in Palawan province after a 22-hour trip from Manila.
Volcanic Ash From Anak Krakatau Stops 170,000 Passengers
Anak Krakatau, a volcano in Indonesia, sent a huge cloud of ash across the region on Sunday. Because of the ash, eight airports had to close.
