18 Dead in Japan Landslides

Japanese officials say at least 18 people were killed and 13 are missing after a landslide buried dozens of houses in the outskirts of Hiroshima.  Television footage on Wednesday showed residents and rescue workers searching through the rubble of the suburban homes for survivors.  Officials said a 2-year-old boy was among those whose bodies were pulled from the debris.  One local resident, whose name was not given, said he had to act quick to escape his flooded...

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