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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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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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Exploring civilization museum in Cameroon

STORY: Exploring civilization museum in Cameroon DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: DSCHANG, Cameroon CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the museum 2. SOUNDBITE (French): FLAUBERT TABOUE NOUAYE, Curator 3. various of the museum STORYLINE: Dschang Museum of Civilizations, located in the west region of Cameroon, provides a window for people to learn about the life of the people who have lived in Cameroon since ancient times. With a main building area of about 1,000 square meters, the museum was officially opened to public in 2010. It has six exhibition areas: history, chiefdom and four cultural areas. SOUNDBITE (French): FLAUBERT TABOUE NOUAYE, Curator "This museum is created for a very simple purpose, to provide a key to understand the life of the people who have lived in Cameroon since ancient times. We want to encourage Cameroonian youth to engage in our ancient heritage and to see how it helps our country economically and culturally in ancient and modern times, and to observe h

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Tunisia hopes to boost domestic tourism recovery with cruise ships

STORY: Tunisia hopes to boost domestic tourism recovery with cruise ships DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cruise ships 2. various of tourists buying souvenirs 3. various of taxis waiting for tourists STORYLINE: From late April, large cruise ships from different European countries began to call at La Goulette cruise port in the east of Tunis. Thousands of tourists brought by each cruise ship will greatly promote the recovery of local tourism. According to information from the local tourism department, more than 40 cruise ships will call at the port during the cruise season from April to October 2023, which is expected to bring about 160,000 tourists. It will make positive impact on the local tourism industry. Before 2010, Tunisia received one million cruise tourists every year. However, this number has dropped significantly since then due to the deterioration of the security situation and the impact of the COVID-19. Local tourism practi

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UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around the world

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around the world DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Addis Ababa; Lusaka; GENEVA, Switzerland; Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of UNECA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GOPAL THAKUR, Chairman of Nepal Language Commission STORYLINE: This year's United Nations Chinese Language Day was marked around the world with various celebrations. Since 2010, the UN has marked Chinese Language Day on April 20 over the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. The Chinese language commemoration event was co-hosted on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with the Chinese Mission to the African Union (AU) at the UN Conference Center in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO,

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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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Uehara set to rejoin Orioles on Thursday

NORFOLK, Virginia - Rehabbing right-hander Koji Uehara pitches to tune up with Triple-A Norfolk against Scranton on April 3, 2010. Uehara is set rejoin the Baltimore Orioles ahead of a game against the Minnesota Twins.

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Uehara set to rejoin Orioles on Thursday

NORFOLK, Virginia - Rehabbing right-hander Koji Uehara pitches to tune up with Triple-A Norfolk against Scranton on April 3, 2010. Uehara is set rejoin the Baltimore Orioles ahead of a game against the Minnesota Twins.

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Mariners' Ichiro 3-for-5 against Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 30, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 in a 2-0, 12-inning loss to the Rangers.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts to a strike call after dodging a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui appears dejected after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui returns to the dugout after being forced out at second on a double play in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui gets called for a strike after dodging a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is all smiles after his club defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-3 at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) and center fielder Torii Hunter (48) high-five their teammates after beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3 at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is called out on strikes in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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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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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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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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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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Large curved plasma screen at Kansai airport

OSAKA, Japan - A large curved plasma screen shows information on a Japanese tourist site at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture on April 27, 2010. The 4-meter-by-3-meter screen, which the airport operator says is the world's largest curved digital display, was turned on at the international flight departure area to show contents including information on Japanese tourist sites and culture.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5, 2 stolen bases against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki withdraws from field after two flies as the last batter in the ninth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 26, 2010. Ichiro went with 2-for-5 and two stolen bases in a 1-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Large curved plasma screen at Kansai airport

OSAKA, Japan - A large curved plasma screen shows information on Japanese culture at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture on April 27, 2010. The 4-meter-by-3-meter screen, which the airport operator says is the world's largest curved digital display, was turned on at the international flight departure area to show contents including information on Japanese tourist sites and culture.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5, 2 stolen bases against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki steals a base in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 26, 2010. Ichiro went with 2-for-5 and two stolen bases in a 1-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5, 2 stolen bases against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki steals a base in the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 26, 2010. Ichiro went with 2-for-5 and two stolen bases in a 1-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5, 2 stolen bases against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single to the second base in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 26, 2010. Ichiro went with 2-for-5 and two stolen bases in a 1-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5, 2 stolen bases against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki bounces to the catcher in a failed base-hit bunt attempt in the fourth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on April 26, 2010. Ichiro went with 2-for-5 and two stolen bases in a 1-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Crested ibis throws out another egg from nest

SADO, Japan - A crested ibis sits at its nest on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, on April 26, 2010. An Environment Ministry official saw the male crested ibis throw an egg out of the nest the same day. There is believed to be one egg remaining in the nest of the 3-year-old male and 1-year-old female ibis, which threw out an egg on April 22.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki waits after a home run by the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of a game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Red Sox's Okajima gives up 2 runs against Orioles

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima pitches during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on April 25, 2010. Okajima allowed two runs -- a two-run homer to Miguel Tejada -- in 1-1/3 innings in a 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Orioles.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches a game against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Iwamura singles in game against Astros

HOUSTON, United States - Pittsburg Pirates leadoff batter Akinori Iwamura hits a single to right in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston on April 25, 2010. Iwamura went 1-for-5 as the Astros defeated the Pirates 10-3.

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Japanese MLB players take it easy

HOUSTON, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui (L) and Pittsburg Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura, both from Japan, chat at Minute Maid Park in Houston on April 23, 2010. Iwamura went hitless in the team's 3-4 loss while Matsui missed the game the same day.

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Chunichi's Yoshimi solid against Yakult

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons ace pitcher Kazuki Yoshimi throws against the Yakult Swallows at Nagoya Dome on April 22, 2010. Yoshimi earned his third win in the team's victory 3-1.

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H. Matsui lackluster in loss to Detroit

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is out on a foul pop to catcher in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 21, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 3-4 loss.

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H. Matsui lackluster in loss to Detroit

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui draws a walk in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 21, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 3-4 loss.

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Boston Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 4 runs in Triple-A start

ALLENTOWN, United States - Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Lehigh Valley in Triple-A Pawtucket in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed six hits and four runs in 5 2/3 innings.

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Boston Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 4 runs in Triple-A start

ALLENTOWN, United States - Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Lehigh Valley in Triple-A Pawtucket in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed six hits and four runs in 5 2/3 innings.

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Boston Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 4 runs in Triple-A start

ALLENTOWN, United States - Boston Red Sox's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Lehigh Valley in Triple-A Pawtucket in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed six hits and four runs in 5 2/3 innings.

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Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 20, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 3-1.

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NEC to release 3-D desktop PC

TOKYO, Japan - An NEC Corp. promoter wearing special glasses demonstrates a prototype desktop personal computer from the Japanese electronics maker that enables users to watch 3-D video programs in Tokyo on April 19, 2010. NEC plans to release a commercial model by the end of September.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-3 against Detroit Tigers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 18, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-3 in a 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 with an RBI against Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (3rd from L) celebrates with his teammates after his team beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 18, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

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L.A. Angeles Masui 2-for-4 with an RBI against Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double, his 200th double in the major league, in the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 18, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Angels' 3-1 win over Blue Jays.

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Ichiro collects 3 hits to lift Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 17, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Mariners won 4-2.

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Ichiro collects 3 hits to lift Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a triple to right-center in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 17, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the Mariners won 4-2.