Kyushu Island

'Race against time' to save Japan flood victims as death toll climbs to 76

Officials put the toll at 48 with 28 others presumed dead after unprecedented rain forced several million people from their homes, media reports say, with more rain set to hit some areas for at least another day.

Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to nine

Magnitude 6 quake in southern Japan kills nine and injures hundreds after bringing down buildings