At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
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WorldPingA father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
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The father and his two sons had rented a jet ski from a local operator, but failed to return it at the agreed time.
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WorldPingVirginia State University experienced a lockdown early Saturday following a shooting incident. Multiple suspects were involved, and several individuals sustained injuries near the Quad Annexes.
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Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
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