Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Ex-exec of hotel operator held over fraud

Ex-exec of hotel operator held over fraud

ATAMI, Japan - Photo taken on Feb. 8, 2011, shows Atami Okamoto Hotel in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. A former chairman of the hotel operator, Okamoto Hotel Systems, and two others were arrested the previous day on suspicion of defrauding elderly investors of their deposits by promising high returns on their resort club membership.

Ex-exec of hotel operator held over fraud

Ex-exec of hotel operator held over fraud

ATAMI, Japan - Photo taken on Feb. 8, 2011, shows Atami Okamoto Hotel in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. A former chairman of the hotel operator, Okamoto Hotel Systems, and two others were arrested the previous day on suspicion of defrauding elderly investors of their deposits by promising high returns on their resort club membership. (Kyodo)