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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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Illustration - Electricity Transmission

Illustration - Staff members patrol along the power lines of the 750 kV grid around the Tarim Basin in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 27, 2024. Xinjiang is a key sending hub in China's west-to-east power transmission program. Once considered economic obstacles, Xinjiang's vast deserts and arid landscapes have been transformed into a renewable energy goldmine, blessed with strong wind and long hours of sunshine. Since 2010, Xinjiang has cumulatively transmitted over 900 billion kilowatt-hours of power outside the region, with renewable energy accounting for approximately 30 percent of the total. The electricity supply coverage extends to 22 provincial-level regions across China. Photo by Xu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Japan, U.S. to move 9,000 Marines out of Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in July 2010 shows the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture. The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and the United States released on April 27, 2012, a joint statement on the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, saying that nearly half of the 19,000 U.S. Marines stationed in Okinawa will be transferred to Guam and elsewhere.

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Key chain containing radioactive material

CHIBA, Japan - Photo shows a key chain confiscated by the Chiba prefectural police which contains a glow-in-the-dark material that emits radiation around 12 times greater than the legal limit. Police said on Sept. 27, 2011, they sent papers to prosecutors in April concerning a 15-year-old boy suspected of violating laws meant to prevent radiation hazards. The boy allegedly sold the key chains via the Internet at prices ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 yen after purchasing 30 of them online for 1,000 yen each from July to October 2010.

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Japanese cedar, believed to be 700 years old, felled at Eiheiji

FUKUI, Japan - Part of a Japanese cedar, believed to be 700 years old, lies on the ground at Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Sect of Zen Buddhism, in the town of Eiheiji, Fukui Prefecture, on April 30, 2010. According to the temple, the tree, which stood 45 meters high, was found to have snapped at a point 25 meters above ground on April 27 after strong winds in the area.

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Shanghai braced for expo

SHANGHAI, China - Night view of Shanghai's Bund, an old tourist attraction area, taken on April 27, 2010, ahead of the opening of the World Expo in Shanghai. The event was scheduled to run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

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U.S. veteran says A-bomb exhibit not balanced

NEW YORK, United States - Michael Dunn, president of the Air Force Association, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on April 27, 2010. Dunn says exhibitions focusing on the damage wrought by the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki alone without touching on Japan's wartime atrocities are unbalanced and undesirable.

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Demonstrators-police standoff in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Demonstrators and police face off in front of the parliament building in Athens on April 27, 2010. The participants in the rally were protesting an expected cut in salaries and pension benefits.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hitless against Cleveland Indians

AHAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui walks to first after drawing a walk in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 27, 2010. Matsui was hitless in a 9-2 loss to the Indians.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) celebrates with teammate Mike Sweeney after their team beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 27, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hitless against Cleveland Indians

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui reacts after being tagged out by Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson (back to camera) to end the fourth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 27, 2010. Matsui was hitless in a 9-2 loss to the Indians.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first base after his bunt in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 27, 2010. Ichiro reached first safely. Ichiro went 2-for-5 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Takahashi gets 2nd win this season

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets relief pitcher Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field in New York on April 27, 2010. Takahashi got his second win of the season in the 10-5 victory over the Dodgers.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to home from second on a hit by Franklin Gutierrez in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 27, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his single to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 27, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 as the Mariners won 3-2.

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Takahashi gets 2nd win this season

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets relief pitcher Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field in New York on April 27, 2010. Takahashi got his second win of the season in the 10-5 victory over the Dodgers.

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Angels' Matsui meets Mickey Mouse

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui rides on an attraction at Disneyland in California on April 27, 2010. Matsui visited the theme park to promote this year's All-Star game, to be held at Angel Stadium on July 13.

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Angels' Matsui meets Mickey Mouse

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui poses for photos with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in California on April 27, 2010. Matsui visited the theme park to promote this year's All-Star game, to be held at Angel Stadium on July 13.

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Dodgers' Kuroda starts against Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches as he starts against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 27, 2010. He was withdrawn after hurling six innings and allowing two runs.

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Dodgers' Kuroda starts against Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda allows New York Mets outfielder Jason Bay a home run in the fourth inning of a game at Citi Field in New York on April 27, 2010. He was withdrawn after pitching six innings and giving up two runs.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - Fireworks and fountains are tested at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1.

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Dodgers' Kuroda starts against Mets

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches as he starts against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 27, 2010. He was withdrawn after hurling six innings and allowing two runs.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - Fireworks are tested at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1.

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Israel's Meridor in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) shakes hands with Dan Meridor, Israeli deputy prime minister and minister of intelligence and atomic energy, at his office in Tokyo on April 27, 2010.

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Israel's Meridor in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Dan Meridor, Israeli deputy prime minister and minister of intelligence and atomic energy, speaks during a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on April 27, 2010.

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Campbell arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Kurt Campbell, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on April 27, 2010, for bilateral talks on the transfer of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Ozawa says he will remain in DPJ post

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa leaves after meeting with reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010. He said he will remain in his post despite a judicial review panel's decision earlier in the day that he should be charged over a funds scandal.

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Campbell arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Kurt Campbell, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on April 27, 2010, for bilateral talks on the transfer of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Ozawa says he will remain in DPJ post

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa responds to questions from reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010 after a judicial review panel decided earlier in the day that he should be charged over a funds scandal. He said he will remain in his post despite the decision.

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Ozawa says he will remain in DPJ post

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa arrives at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010 after a judicial review panel decided earlier in the day that he should be charged over a funds scandal.

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Ozawa says he will remain in DPJ post

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa responds to questions from reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010 after a judicial review panel decided earlier in the day that he should be charged over a funds scandal. He said he will remain in his post despite the decision.

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Ozawa says he will remain in DPJ post

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa responds to questions from reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010 after a judicial review panel decided earlier in the day that he should be charged over a funds scandal. He said he will remain in his post despite the decision.

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Hiroshima edge Pohang in ACL thriller

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Junya Osaki (R) scores the opening goal in an Asian Champions League qualification game against Pohang Steelers of South Korea in Hiroshima on April 27, 2010. Sanfrecce won 4-3, but failed to qualify for the next round despite winning.

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Ozawa says he will remain in DPJ post

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa responds to questions from reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010 after a judicial review panel decided earlier in the day that he should be charged over a funds scandal. He said he will remain in his post despite the decision.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - Staffers at the South Korean pavilion at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai prepare for the event on April 27, 2010 ahead of the official opening of the expo on May 1.

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Okada stresses U.S. Marines' role in Japan's defense

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) receives a request from Zenshin Takamine (L), chairman of the Okinawa prefectural assembly, at his ministry on April 27, 2010, on relocating the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture. Takamine led the Okinawa delegation which had taken part in a mass rally April 25 to seek the removal of the Futemma base out of the prefecture.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - A huge baby robot is displayed at the Spanish pavilion at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1.

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Theme park Huis Ten Bosch targets Asian visitors

SASEBO, Japan - Huis Ten Bosch Co. President Hideo Sawada (2nd row, 4th from L) poses with performers during a media preview event at the company's theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on April 27, 2010, a day before the struggling attraction reopens to the public. Sawada, who took his post in March, said he aims to attract half a million visitors from other Asian countries this year.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - A dragon-shaped float runs in a test at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1. The float, 4 meters high and 12 meters long, will be used in parades at the expo ground.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - A hybrid Ferrari car is displayed at the Italian pavilion at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - The Little Mermaid statue is unveiled to media at the Denmark pavilion at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1.

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Chile's Moreno visits Japan's weather agency

TOKYO, Japan - Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno (second from back on right) is briefed on Japan's quake and tsunami monitoring and warning systems by Kunio Sakurai (L), director general of the Japan Meteorological Agency, at the agency's headquarters in Tokyo on April 27, 2010. Chile was hit by a devastating earthquake in February.

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China trade deal is regional peacemaker: Taiwan's Ma

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou speaks to foreign media in Taipei on April 27, 2010. He said a controversial trade deal being negotiated with China will act as a stabilizing force in the region, while meeting the Taiwan public's desire for no change to the cross-strait ''status quo.''

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Inquest panel says Ozawa merits indictment

TOKYO, Japan - Media people flock to a board in Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district on April 27, 2010, where a paper was posted reporting on a decision by a committee for the inquest of prosecution that Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa merits indictment over his fund management body's alleged false reporting of political funds from 2004 to 2007.

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Chinese envoy criticizes Japan for 'following' navy vessels

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cheng Yonghua speaks at the Japan Press Club in Tokyo on April 27, 2010. Cheng criticized Japan for ''following'' Chinese navy vessels engaged in military exercises on the high seas after Chinese vessel-borne helicopters approached Japanese destroyers.

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Statute of limitations for murder abolished

TOKYO, Japan - Kenji Kobayashi (right in middle row) wipes tears from his eyes in the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 27, 2010, after parliament enacts a legal revision to abolish the statute of limitations for murder. Kobayashi, whose daughter was murdered, is a key member of a group representing the families of murder victims.

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Ex-N. Korean agent's May visit to Japan 'difficult'

SEOUL, South Korea - Hiroshi Nakai (L), Japan's minister in charge of issues of abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korea, speaks during a meeting of South Korean and Japanese families of the abductees on April 27, 2010. Nakai is in South Korea to discuss the abductions and human rights situation in North Korea.

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Ex-N. Korean agent's May visit to Japan 'difficult'

SEOUL, South Korea - Hiroshi Nakai, Japan's minister in charge of issues of abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korea, speaks to reporters in Seoul on April 27, 2010. Nakai said it is difficult for former North Korean agent Kim Hyon Hui now in South Korea to visit Japan in May in connection with the abductions.

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Okinawa mayors stage sit-in at Diet to seek U.S. base removal

TOKYO, Japan - Demonstrators including Nago Mayor Susumu Inamine (second from left) stage a sit-in, holding a banner demanding the removal of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station from Okinawa Prefecture, in front of a Diet building in Tokyo on April 27, 2010. They were among 90,000 participants of a recent mass anti-base rally in the prefecture.