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.

Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment

STORY: Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of wheat STORYLINE: Egypt's state grain buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Thursday it bought 120,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat in an international tender for shipment on April 15-25. The purchase came amid talks on the extension of the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires Saturday. Russia has proposed that the deal, which allows grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, should be renewed for just 60 days. Ukraine has rejected it. The deal has previously been renewed for 120 days and there are concerns that a shorter extension could cause logistical issues. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer and the world's fourth corn importer, has been seeking new internationa

Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geisha dancers dress up for a rehearsal for the traditional spring ''Kitano Odori'' performance at the Kabuki Theater in Kamishichiken, the oldest entertainment area in Kyoto, from April 15-25. Admission, with tea service, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-461-0148.

Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

Geisha dancers dress up for 'Kitano Odori' performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geisha dancers dress up for a rehearsal for the traditional spring ''Kitano Odori'' performance at the Kabuki Theater in Kamishichiken, the oldest entertainment area in Kyoto, from April 15-25. Admission, with tea service, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-461-0148. (Kyodo)