Hours ago a South Korean frigate exploded and sank in waters disputed by both Koreas. At last count 58 sailors had been rescued and 40 are missing. The ship, the 1,500-ton Cheonan, had a crew of 104. A naval official confirmed there were deaths.
Apparently the explosion occurred in the lower reaches of the ship, near the stern. The cause at this point is unknown. Seoul has been careful not to attribute responsibility for the sinking.
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