64 killed, 44 missing as torrential rain hits Japan
At least 64 people have been killed and 44 others have been missing in flooding and landslides caused by torrential rain in western and central Japan. The country's Meteorological Agency urged vigilance against landslides, rising rivers and strong winds. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his ministers to "make an all-out effort" to rescue victims, saying, "The situation is extremely serious."