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.

North agrees to scrap all nuke programs as 6 nations strike deal

North agrees to scrap all nuke programs as 6 nations strike deal

BEIJING, China - Chief delegates to the six-party nuclear talks pose for photos after adopting their first joint statement at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Sept. 19. (From L to R) Christopher Hill of the United States, Kenichiro Sasae of Japan, Kim Kye Gwan of North Korea, Song Min Soon of South Korea, Wu Dawe of China and Alexander Alexeyev of Russia. (Pool photo)

North agrees to scrap all nuke programs as 6 nations strike deal

North agrees to scrap all nuke programs as 6 nations strike deal

BEIJING, China - Chief delegates to the six-party nuclear talks pose for photos after adopting their first joint statement at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Sept. 19. (From L to R) Christopher Hill of the United States, Kenichiro Sasae of Japan, Kim Kye Gwan of North Korea, Song Min Soon of South Korea, Wu Dawe of China and Alexander Alexeyev of Russia. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)