UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Taiwan: Rain And Winds Pick Up As Typhoon Krathon Approaches

Rain and winds started to pick up in Taipei on Monday, September 30 as Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan.

Nippon Dantai Life, AXA of France announce tie-up

Nippon Dantai Life, AXA of France announce tie-up

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Matsudo (C), president of Nippon Dantai Life Insurance Co., Michael Short (L), president of AXA Life Insurance Co., the Japan unit of the AXA Group of France, and Michel Pinault (R), AXA Group's senior vice president, shake hands in Tokyo on Nov. 29 after announcing that Nippon Dantai and AXA have agreed to form a joint holding company that would effectively put the embattled midsize Japanese life insurer under AXA's control. Matsudo will become chief executive officer and president of the holding company, and Short will become chief operating officer and vice president.

Nippon Dantai Life, AXA of France announce tie-up

Nippon Dantai Life, AXA of France announce tie-up

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Matsudo (C), president of Nippon Dantai Life Insurance Co., Michael Short (L), president of AXA Life Insurance Co., the Japan unit of the AXA Group of France, and Michel Pinault (R), AXA Group's senior vice president, shake hands in Tokyo on Nov. 29 after announcing that Nippon Dantai and AXA have agreed to form a joint holding company that would effectively put the embattled midsize Japanese life insurer under AXA's control. Matsudo will become chief executive officer and president of the holding company, and Short will become chief operating officer and vice president.