A powerful typhoon tore through Japan's main island Thursday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights, peeling off roofs and cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands before turning back toward the sea, AP reported. Two men died and dozens were injured. Typhoon Melor hit the country's main island early Thursday with strong winds. The storm flooded roads and homes, toppled trees and power lines and heavily damaged some buildings. Nearly 30 people were injured across the country and more than 11,000 people were evacuated to shelters, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. -- SPA
