Strong typhoon Chaba approaches rain-hit Amami region in Japan

A strong typhoon, moving northward with winds of over 90 kilometers per hour, approached the disaster-hit Amami island region in Kagoshima Prefecture on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Typhoon Chaba, the 14th typhoon this year, has weakened its force but may approach and make landfall on Japan's main Honshu island Saturday, the weather agency said. The city government of Amami called on the locals through a community wireless system to seek early refuge. It also took other disaster- prevention measures such as closing all elementary and junior high schools and piling sandbags on places hit by earlier mudslides.

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Boston Celtics wins over Miami Heat, 88-80 (NBA 2011 season opener)

The Boston Celtics have spoiled the party for the new-look Miami Heat in the NBA season opener in Boston.

The Celtics have won the match 88-80, leading at the end of each quarter.

Ray Allen led the Celtics with 20 points, while Paul Pierce contributed 19. Point guard Rajon Rondo had 17 assists in the victory.

LeBron James managed a game-high 31 points in a losing cause for the Heat, with fellow big names Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh contributing 13 and eight respectively.

The Scores:

Boston Celtics 88 - R. Allen 20, Pierce 19, Davis 13, Garnett 10, S. O'Neal 9, Daniels 8, Robinson 4, Rondo 4, J. O'Neal 1.

Miami Heat 80 - James 31, Wade 13, Bosh 8, Haslem 8, House 8, Jones 6, Arroyo 3, Anthony 2, Ilgauskas 1.

Quarters: 16-9, 45-30, 63-57, 88-80

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