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.

China's Wu wins 48-kg title

China's Wu wins 48-kg title

GUANGZHOU, China - Wu Shugen (C) of China shows off the gold medal she won in the 48-kilogram judo title at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 16, 2010, after beating Tomoko Fukumi (L) of Japan in the final.

Japanese official furious at judo judges

Japanese official furious at judo judges

GUANGZHOU, China - Japanese judoka Tomoko Fukumi (L) battles with Chinese opponent Wu Shugen in the women's 48-kilogram final of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 16, 2010. Kazuo Yoshimura, the technical director of the All Japan Judo Federation, questioned the referees' decision to award the bout to the Chinese judoka.

China's Wu wins 48-kg title

China's Wu wins 48-kg title

GUANGZHOU, China - Wu Shugen (C) of China shows off the gold medal she won in the 48-kilogram judo title at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 16, 2010, after beating Tomoko Fukumi (L) of Japan in the final. (Kyodo)

Japanese official furious at judo judges

Japanese official furious at judo judges

GUANGZHOU, China - Japanese judoka Tomoko Fukumi (L) battles with Chinese opponent Wu Shugen in the women's 48-kilogram final of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 16, 2010. Kazuo Yoshimura, the technical director of the All Japan Judo Federation, questioned the referees' decision to award the bout to the Chinese judoka. (Kyodo)