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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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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK.

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U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated April 9, 2016 shows a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese PM meets with Indonesian youth

TOKYO, April 8 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) poses for a photo with a group of 12 Indonesian university students, who are members of a Japanese-language musical troupe, under a cherry tree in the garden of the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 8, 2016.

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Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara reelected to third term

TOKYO, Japan - Shintaro Ishihara, 74, a novelist-turned politician and former Cabinet minister, joins his wife Noriko (L) and daughter-in-law Risa (R) in celebration after winning a third four-year term in the Tokyo gubernatorial election on April 8. Ishihara vows to push Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (R) and his three challengers -- (from L to R) renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, former mayor of Tokyo's Adachi Ward Manzo Yoshida, and former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano -- attend the first public policy debate in Tokyo's Nakano Ward before the April 8 gubernatorial election. They discussed issues including whether Tokyo should try to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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BRITAIN-LONDON-FOOD PRICES

(220409) -- LONDON, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man shops at a supermarket in London, Britain, April 8, 2022. World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to push up energy costs and cause supply chain slowdowns. The monthly food prices index, released Friday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), rose 12.6 percent to reach 159.3 points in March, compared to a baseline of 100 points for the average in 2014-2016 (adjusted for inflation.) (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-FOOD PRICES

(220409) -- LONDON, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 8, 2022 shows an empty shelf at a supermarket in London, Britain. World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to push up energy costs and cause supply chain slowdowns. The monthly food prices index, released Friday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), rose 12.6 percent to reach 159.3 points in March, compared to a baseline of 100 points for the average in 2014-2016 (adjusted for inflation.) (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-FOOD PRICES

(220409) -- LONDON, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a restaurant in London, Britain, April 8, 2022. World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to push up energy costs and cause supply chain slowdowns. The monthly food prices index, released Friday by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), rose 12.6 percent to reach 159.3 points in March, compared to a baseline of 100 points for the average in 2014-2016 (adjusted for inflation.) (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Ishihara, challengers split over Olympics in election debate

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (R) and his three challengers -- (from L to R) renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, former mayor of Tokyo's Adachi Ward Manzo Yoshida, and former Miyagi Gov. Shiro Asano -- attend the first public policy debate in Tokyo's Nakano Ward before the April 8 gubernatorial election. They discussed issues including whether Tokyo should try to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara reelected to third term

TOKYO, Japan - Shintaro Ishihara, 74, a novelist-turned politician and former Cabinet minister, joins his wife Noriko (L) and daughter-in-law Risa (R) in celebration after winning a third four-year term in the Tokyo gubernatorial election on April 8. Ishihara vows to push Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. (Kyodo)

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Abe considering postponement of scheduled tax hike

A banner saying "Build a house while the consumption tax rate is 8%" hangs by the parking lot of a housing showroom in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on May 29, 2016. According to sources close to the matter, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with top officials of his Liberal Democratic Party the previous day about the possibility of postponing a 2-percentage-point consumption tax hike scheduled for April 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Mejia PL position player of March, April

Seibu Lions first baseman Ernesto Mejia poses for photos at a hotel in Sendai, Japan on May 10, 2016 after winning the first monthly honors of the Nippon Professional Baseball season. Mejia went homerless through April 8, but finished the month with 10, the most in either league, while tying for the NPB lead in RBIs with 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Badminton: Tago eyeing move overseas after gambling penalty

Photo shows Japanese badminton player Kenichi Tago during a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016, when he admitted to illegal gambling. Tago has told Kyodo News he is looking to continue his career overseas after receiving an indefinite suspension by the Nippon Badminton Association for gambling at illegal casinos in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bonds welcomed by fans in San Francisco

Miami Marlins hitting coach Barry Bonds waves to the crowd during a game between the Marlins and the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on April 22, 2016, where Bonds spent many years of his illustrious career. The Giants won 8-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-ASDF chief Tamogami arrested in violation of election law

File photo taken Feb. 8, 2014, in Tokyo shows Toshio Tamogami, a former Air Self-Defense Force chief, campaigning for a Tokyo gubernatorial election. Tamogami, who lost the race, was arrested on April 14, 2016, for allegedly paying rewards to his campaign staff in violation of the public office election law. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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OECD suggests Japan raise sales tax to "at least 15%" in future

Angel Gurria (L), secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, next to Asian Development Bank chief economist Shang-Jin Wei, addresses a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 13, 2016. Gurria suggested Japan raise the consumption tax from the current 8 percent to "at least 15 percent" in the future. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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OECD suggests Japan raise sales tax to "at least 15%" in future

Angel Gurria (far L), secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far R) attend a meeting in Tokyo on April 13, 2016, as part of preparations for a Group of Seven summit in Mie Prefecture in May. Gurria suggested Japan raise the consumption tax from the current 8 percent to "at least 15 percent" in the future. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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OECD suggests Japan raise sales tax to "at least 15%" in future

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses a meeting at his office in Tokyo on April 13, 2016, held as the fifth in a series of hearings by Abe of foreign economists as part of preparations for a Group of Seven summit Japan will host in May. Angel Gurria (L), secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, suggested Japan raise the consumption tax from the current 8 percent to "at least 15 percent" in the future. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korean voters prepare to elect 300 members of parliament

Local people cast early votes at a polling station in Seoul Station in the South Korean capital on April 8, 2016, five days before polls open for a general election to decide 300 members of the country's parliament. The election is widely viewed as a mid-term evaluation of President Park Geun Hye's administration that took office in February 2013 for a five-year term. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korean voters prepare to elect 300 members of parliament

Local people cast early votes at a polling station in Seoul Station in the South Korean capital on April 8, 2016, five days before polls open for a general election to decide 300 members of the country's parliament. The election is widely viewed as a mid-term evaluation of President Park Geun Hye's administration that took office in February 2013 for a five-year term. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Badminton: Disgraced Tago fired, Momota suspended from work

Combined photo shows Japanese badminton players Kento Momota (L) and Kenichi Tago during a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016, where they apologized for gambling at illegal casinos in Japan. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corp. said April 11 the company has fired Tago. Momota, who is ranked No. 2 in the world and also works for NTT East, received a 30-day suspension from work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kawasaki promoted as replacement

Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki gives an interview to U.S. media after being called up by the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa as an injury replacement prior to a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 8, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kawasaki promoted as replacement

Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki starts a workout prior to a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 8, 2016. Kawasaki was called up by the Chicago Cubs from Triple-A Iowa as an injury replacement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo 2020 unveils new logo shortlist

Chair of the Tokyo 2020 Emblem Selection Committee Ryohei Miyata (2nd from L) unveils four shortlisted logos for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. The four pairs of emblems selected from 14,599 entries are now open to public comment before the announcement of the final decision on April 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima leaves the pool after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics, Kitajima announced his intention to retire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama moves within 3 of lead at Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot in the first hole of the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 8, 2016. Matsuyama finished the day at 1-under 143 in a tie for fifth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (far L) congratulates his rival Yasuhiro Koseki (2nd from L) following their 200-meter breaststroke race at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Koseki won the title, securing a berth for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, while Kitajima announced his intention to retire after finishing fifth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima leaves the pool after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics, Kitajima announced his intention to retire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima leaves the pool with his coach Norimasa Hirai (R) after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics, Kitajima announced his intention to retire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima fails to get Rio ticket

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima is seen after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Kitajima failed to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Estonia eye firmer cooperation in cybersecurity

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (3rd from R) and his Estonian counterpart Taavi Roivas (2nd from L) meet in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. They were expected to affirm close cooperation in cybersecurity. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima responds to the crowd after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics, Kitajima announced his intention to retire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo 2020 unveils new logo shortlist

Chair of the Tokyo 2020 Emblem Selection Committee Ryohei Miyata (R) unveils four shortlisted logos for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games at a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. The four pairs of emblems selected from 14,599 entries are now open to public comment before the announcement of the final decision on April 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima (L) congratulates his rival Yasuhiro Koseki following their 200-meter breaststroke race at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Koseki won the title, securing a berth for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, while Kitajima announced his intention to retire after finishing fifth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Seto wins 200-meter butterfly

Daiya Seto smiles after winning the men's 200-meter butterfly at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016, securing a berth for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima leaves the pool with his coach Norimasa Hirai (R) after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics, Kitajima announced his intention to retire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima to retire

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima leaves the pool after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics, Kitajima announced his intention to retire. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nagatomo pens 3-year contract extension at Inter

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo smiles on April 8, 2016, near Milan after signing a three-year contract extension with Inter Milan lasting until June 2019. "I'm simply happy. Inter is my pride and I'm honored to be able to stay here," Nagatomo said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima fails to get Rio ticket

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima is seen after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Kitajima failed to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kitajima fails to get Rio ticket

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima is seen after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Kitajima failed to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Momota, Tago apologize for gambling at illegal casinos

Japanese badminton superstar Kento Momota (R) and teammate Kenichi Tago apologize at a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016 for gambling at illegal casinos. Momota, ranked No. 2 in the world in men's singles, would be a likely medalist at this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics but may now not be allowed to compete at the 2016 Summer Games. ==Kyodo

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Kitajima fails to get Rio ticket

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima is seen after finishing fifth in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Kitajima failed to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Momota, Tago apologize for gambling at illegal casinos

Japanese badminton superstar Kento Momota (R) and teammate Kenichi Tago apologize at a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016 for gambling at illegal casinos. Momota, ranked No. 2 in the world in men's singles, would be a likely medalist at this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics but may now not be allowed to compete at the 2016 Summer Games. ==Kyodo

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Kitajima fails to get Rio ticket

Former two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the national championships in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. Kitajima finished fifth, failing to qualify for a fifth consecutive Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Badminton superstar Momota apologizes for gambling

Japanese badminton superstar Kento Momota apologizes at a press conference in Tokyo on April 8, 2016 for gambling at illegal casinos. Momota, ranked No. 2 in the world in men's singles, would be a likely medalist at this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics but may now not be allowed to compete at the 2016 Summer Games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nakao to stand for reelection as ADB chief

Updated photo shows Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao. Nakao, whose current term ends in November, said on April 8, 2016, he intends to stand for reelection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Estonia eye firmer cooperation in cybersecurity

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and his Estonian counterpart Taavi Roivas meet in Tokyo on April 8, 2016. They were expected to affirm close cooperation in cybersecurity. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shortlisted logo designs for Tokyo Games unveiled

The organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics unveils on April 8, 2016, in the capital four shortlisted logos for the Games. The Games organizing committee has invited public comment on the designs via the Internet or by postcard over a week to 10 days. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo