Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 9

Typhoon Krathon, a Category 1 storm, made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, leaving at least two people dead.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Port of Keelung on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship, demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Port of Kaohsiung on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 2

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 4

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 3

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Japan women's table tennis team reaches q'finals

Japan women's table tennis team reaches q'finals

DORTMUND, Germany - Ai Fukuhara of Japan plays Wu Jiaduo of Germany at the women's competition in the world team table tennis championships in Dortmund, Germany, on March 27, 2012. Japan overpowered host Germany 3-0 to secure a place in the quarterfinals in the competition.

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Sayaka Hirano (L) and Ai Fukuhara shake hands after beating Germany's Elke Schall and Jiaduo Wu in the third round of the women's doubles in the World Table Tennis Championships at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on May 2. The Japanese pair won 11-9, 5-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Ai Fukuhara (R) returns the ball to Germany's Elke Schall and Jiaduo Wu in the third round of the women's doubles in the World Table Tennis Championships at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on May 2. At left is Japan's Sayaka Hirano. The Japanese pair won 11-9, 5-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Sayaka Hirano (L) and Ai Fukuhara shake hands after beating Germany's Elke Schall and Jiaduo Wu in the third round of the women's doubles in the World Table Tennis Championships at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on May 2. The Japanese pair won 11-9, 5-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

Fukuhara and Hirano into women's doubles q'finals at worlds

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Ai Fukuhara (R) returns the ball to Germany's Elke Schall and Jiaduo Wu in the third round of the women's doubles in the World Table Tennis Championships at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on May 2. At left is Japan's Sayaka Hirano. The Japanese pair won 11-9, 5-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

Japan women's table tennis team reaches q'finals

Japan women's table tennis team reaches q'finals

DORTMUND, Germany - Ai Fukuhara of Japan plays Wu Jiaduo of Germany at the women's competition in the world team table tennis championships in Dortmund, Germany, on March 27, 2012. Japan overpowered host Germany 3-0 to secure a place in the quarterfinals in the competition. (Kyodo)