Spain continues to bake in high temperatures

STORY: Spain continues to bake in high temperatures DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Spain 2. various of drought in Spain STORYLINE: Spanish state meteorological agency AEMET (AEMET) predicts temperatures to reach almost 40 degrees Celsius in the south of the country and to be above 36 degrees in parts of the interior as Spain continues to suffer exceptionally high and dry temperatures for the time of year. The April heatwave is caused by an influx of hot air from the Sahara and is especially affecting the regions of Andalusia, Castille-La Mancha, Extremadura, Murcia and the Community of Valencia, where temperatures are between 5-10 degrees higher than average and up to 15 degrees higher than usual in some areas. "Thursday and Friday will see the highest points of this episode," explained AEMET, adding that temperatures in the north of Spain will also increase. The hot weather means this is set to be the hottest Apri

Dancers prepare for traditional spring dancing show in Kyoto

Dancers prepare for traditional spring dancing show in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Traditional ''geisha'' and maiko'' dancers prepare their stage kimono to be used in a spring dancing show in Apri in Kyotol.

(1)Toshiba unveils 2 new advanced robots

(1)Toshiba unveils 2 new advanced robots

TOKYO, Japan - A Toshiba Corp. official talks to ''Apri sharp ear,'' one of the company's two new advanced robots, during an unveiling ceremony in Tokyo on May 20. The robot can distinguish particular voices from among many and from multiple directions, recognize the direction of origin and respond to a repertoire of commands, the company says.

(1)Toshiba unveils 2 new advanced robots

(1)Toshiba unveils 2 new advanced robots

TOKYO, Japan - A Toshiba Corp. official talks to ''Apri sharp ear,'' one of the company's two new advanced robots, during an unveiling ceremony in Tokyo on May 20. The robot can distinguish particular voices from among many and from multiple directions, recognize the direction of origin and respond to a repertoire of commands, the company says. (Kyodo)

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009)

Taraji P. Henson Poster Characters: Apri Film: I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) Director: Tyler Perry 11 September 2009 Date: 11 September 2009

Dancers prepare for traditional spring dancing show in Kyoto

Dancers prepare for traditional spring dancing show in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Traditional ''geisha'' and maiko'' dancers prepare their stage kimono to be used in a spring dancing show in Apri in Kyotol. (Kyodo)

Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to integrate under holding firm in Apri

Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to integrate under holding firm in Apri

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Oil Corp. President Shinji Nishio (L) and Nippon Mining Holdings Inc. President Mitsunori Takahagi shake hands during a news conference in a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 30 , 2009, at which they said their companies have signed an agreement to integrate under a new holding company in April next year. (Kyodo)

Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to integrate under holding firm in Apri

Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to integrate under holding firm in Apri

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Oil Corp. President Shinji Nishio speaks during a news conference in a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 30, 2009, after his company and Nippon Mining Holdings Inc. signed an agreement to integrate under a new holding company in April next year. Nishio will become chairman of the holding company, JX Holdings Inc., while Nippon Mining Holdings Inc. President Mitsunori Takahagi will become president of the holding firm. (Kyodo)

Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to integrate under holding firm in Apri

Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to integrate under holding firm in Apri

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Mining Holdings Inc. President Mitsunori Takahagi speaks during a news conference in a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 30, 2009, at which he announced a plan to integrate the company with Nippon Oil Corp. under a new holding company, JX Holdings Inc., in April next year. Takahagi will become president of JX Holdings, while the post of chairman of the holding firm will go to Nippon Oil President Shinji Nishio. (Kyodo)