60 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, killing at least 60 people as it swept away boats, cars and homes while widespread fires burned out of control. Tsunami warnings blanketed the entire Pacific, as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska and the entire US West Coast.

Police said at least 60 people were killed and 56 were missing. The death toll was likely to continue climbing given the scale of the disaster. (AP)