US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Knocks Out Power Across CNMI as Residents Evacuate and Tourists Stranded

Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota as Super Typhoon Sinlaku batters the CNMI. Some 303 residents have evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

Vietnam: Super Typhoon Yagi Batters Northern Provinces, Leaves Four Dead

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam Saturday, September 7. Strong winds caused damage to buildings, vehicles, and trees in the capital Hanoi. Four people have been killed in the northern Quang Ninh province and Hai Duong near Hanoi, according to reports.

Baseball: Okajima helps Red Sox take 2-0 lead in World Series

Baseball: Okajima helps Red Sox take 2-0 lead in World Series

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima (photo) threw 2-1/3 innings of perfect relief on Oct. 26 as the Boston Red Sox edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in Game 2 to lead the World Series two games to none. Okajima struck out four of the seven batters he faced, including Kazuo Matsui in the first matchup between a Japanese pitcher and a Japanese batter in World Series history. The Rockies second baseman went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts at Fenway Park.

Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the Boston Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5 in Game 2 of their American League division series. Boston is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series.

Sasaki pitches one scoreless inning

Sasaki pitches one scoreless inning

PHOENIX, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki allows one hit after facing four batters in one scoreless inning of relief in a preseason game against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 5. (MLB)

Sasaki pitches one scoreless inning

Sasaki pitches one scoreless inning

PHOENIX, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki allows one hit after facing four batters in one scoreless inning of relief in a preseason game against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 5. (MLB)

Tazawa perfect in relief for Red Sox

Tazawa perfect in relief for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa pitches in a 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park on July 7, 2015. Tazawa retired all four batters he faced before Japanese compatriot Koji Uehara closed out the ninth inning. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

Okajima retires 4 batters, Red Sox take 2-0 lead in ALDS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings in the Boston Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on Oct. 5 in Game 2 of their American League division series. Boston is one win away from reaching the AL Championship Series. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Okajima helps Red Sox take 2-0 lead in World Series

Baseball: Okajima helps Red Sox take 2-0 lead in World Series

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Okajima (photo) threw 2-1/3 innings of perfect relief on Oct. 26 as the Boston Red Sox edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in Game 2 to lead the World Series two games to none. Okajima struck out four of the seven batters he faced, including Kazuo Matsui in the first matchup between a Japanese pitcher and a Japanese batter in World Series history. The Rockies second baseman went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts at Fenway Park. (Kyodo)