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Typhoon Sanba batters North and South Korea after drenching Japan
A powerful typhoon lashed North and South Korea with strong wind and heavy rain Monday, killing at least one person, leaving dozens of others homeless and cutting power to many homes and businesses in the South.
In North Korea, rain drenched parts of the country, including the eastern coastal city of Wonsan, but did not reach the capital, Pyongyang, which was windy Monday but was spared the heavy rains that lashed the South Korean capital. (AP Photo; AFP/Getty Images)
North Korea’s army vows to turn Seoul to ashes
North Korea’s military Monday threatened “special actions” soon to turn parts of the South Korean capital to ashes, accusing Seoul’s conservative government of defaming its leadership.
The North has for months been criticizing the South’s President Lee Myung-Bak in extreme terms and threatening “sacred war” over perceived insults.
“The special actions of our revolutionary armed forces will start soon to meet the reckless challenge of the group of traitors,” said a statement on the official news agency. (Photo: KCNA/REUTERS)
South Africa’s “Blade Runner” (Oscar Pistorius) runs his part in the 4 x 400m relay. David Gray/Reuters
Robert Harting of Germany celebrates his discus throw gold medal in Hulk-like fashion. Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters
Yes, the famous Usain Bolt stance has made it to South Korea. The world record holder is looking to defend his titles when the world track and field championships start on Saturday. Lee Jae-Won/Reuters
While the United States and Russia are working on a treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenal, some other countries may be thinking of a different kind of deal. See all of Gary Clement’s cartoons.
