Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama visits a chalk factory of Nihon Rikagaku Industry Co. in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 20, 2009. Hatoyama's aide said the premier wished to visit the factory in which 32 of the 45 workers have mental disabilities. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (C) visits a chalk factory of Nihon Rikagaku Industry Co. in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 20, 2009. Hatoyama's aide said the premier wished to visit the factory in which 32 of the 45 workers have mental disabilities. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (C) visits a chalk factory of Nihon Rikagaku Industry Co. in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 20, 2009. Hatoyama's aide said the premier wished to visit the factory in which 32 of the 45 workers have mental disabilities. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

Hatoyama visits factory helping the disabled

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama visits a chalk factory of Nihon Rikagaku Industry Co. in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 20, 2009. Hatoyama's aide said the premier wished to visit the factory in which 32 of the 45 workers have mental disabilities. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)