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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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Astronaut Yamazaki given special science award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki addresses a ceremony after being given a special award of L'Oreal UNESCO program for women in science in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2010. Yamazaki, who stayed in the International Space Station in April, said she was grateful to her husband, parents and other supporters.

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CORRECTED Japan's foreign minister in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - ADDING YEAR OF 2010 Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada offers a silent prayer Aug. 23, 2010, in front of a site in Bangkok where Japan-based Reuters television cameraman Hiroyuki Muramoto was shot in April amid violent clashes between security forces and antigovernment protesters. He is in Bangkok on the second leg of his tour of India and Thailand to discuss a probe into the death of the cameraman.

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Noodles in drumbeats

FUKUOKA, Japan - Customers eat ramen noodles in a restaurant which plays Japanese drumbeats and is decorated with the image of the Japanese drum combo TAO in Fukuoka on April 23, 2010. Rods seen on a table on the right in the Hakata Ippudo COLLECTION.TAO restaurant are sticks for Japanese drums.

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Ichiro plays game vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki lays down a bunt hit in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 23, 2010. Ichiro had two hits in a 6-7 loss for the Mariners.

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Takahashi earns 1st MLB win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets fans cheer pitcher Hisanori Takahashi as he returns to the dugout in the seventh inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on April 23, 2010. Takahashi earned his first major league win in the team's 5-2 victory.

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Takahashi earns 1st MLB win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets pitcher Hisanori Takahashi from Japan throws against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Takahashi earned his first major league win in the team's 5-2 victory.

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S. Africa promotes World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bradley Brouwer, chief of the Japan office of South African Tourism, plays the Kuduzela horn in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. Brouwer said he is hoping people in Japan will visit his country to watch the FIFA World Cup.

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Takahashi earns 1st MLB win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets pitcher Hisanori Takahashi reacts after getting three strikeouts in the sixth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on April 23, 2010. Takahashi earned his first major league win in the team's 5-2 victory.

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Ichiro plays game vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki races to first after hitting a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 23, 2010. Ichiro had two hits in a 6-7 loss for the Mariners.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 3rd loss

NEW YORK, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami looks glum in the dugout after throwing the sixth inning of a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Kawakami suffered his third loss.

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Ichiro plays game vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 23, 2010. Ichiro had two hits in a 6-7 loss for the Mariners.

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Takahashi earns 1st MLB win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets pitcher Hisanori Takahashi from Japan throws against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Takahashi earned his first major league win in the team's 5-2 victory.

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Japan MOF, BOJ chiefs attend G-20

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan (R) and Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa hold a press conference in Washington on April 23, 2010, after attending a meeting with their counterparts from other Group of 20 advanced and emerging nations. The G-20 officials shared a view that the world economy is recovering despite Greece's debt crisis.

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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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Japanese MLB players take it easy

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets pitcher Hisanori Takahashi (R) and Atlanta Braves hurler Takashi Saito, both from Japan, chat before a game at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Takahashi earned his first major league win in the team's 5-2 victory the same day.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 3rd loss

NEW YORK, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Kawakami suffered his third loss.

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Atlanta's Kawakami suffers 3rd loss

NEW YORK, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on April 23, 2010. Kawakami suffered his third loss.

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Ghosn at Beijing motor show

BEIJING, China - Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn speaks during a media preview day at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 23, 2010. The Japanese automaker was among some 2,100 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions participating in the event.

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Shanghai gears up for Expo

SHANGHAI, China - Members of the public and security officers conduct a crowd control drill near the Japanese pavilion of the World Expo in Shanghai on April 23, 2010. Around 100,000 people took part in the third round of rehearsals for the event.

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Women's pro baseball back in Japan, 1st in 59 yrs

KYOTO, Japan - Mika Konishi (L), a pitcher for the Hyogo Swing Smileys, celebrates after the club beat the Kyoto Asto Dreams in the landmark opener of Japan's female professional league at Wakasa Stadium in Kyoto on April 23, 2010. The game marked resumption of women's pro competition in the sport for the first time in 59 years.

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Humanoid robot plays violin in Shanghai Expo rehearsal

SHANGHAI, China - A humanoid robot produced by Toyota Motor Corp. plays the violin in the Japanese pavilion during a rehearsal for the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai on April 23, 2010.

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Shanghai gears up for Expo

SHANGHAI, China - People admire a movie mural in the Chinese pavilion during a rehearsal for the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai on April 23, 2010. Around 100,000 people took part in the third round of rehearsals for the event.

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GM's novelty vehicle at Beijing show

BEIJING, China - The EN-V two-wheel novelty vehicle of General Motors Co. of the United States is exhibited at the Beijing motor show April 23, 2010. GM also plans to showcase the electric model at the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai.

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Women's pro baseball back in Japan, 1st in 59 yrs

KYOTO, Japan - Members of the Hyogo Swing Smileys celebrate after they beat the Kyoto Asto Dreams in the landmark opener of Japan's female professional baseball league at Wakasa Stadium in Kyoto on April 23, 2010. The game marked resumption of women's pro competition in the sport for the first time in 59 years.

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Geely vehicle at Beijing motor show

BEIJING, China - Chinese automaker Geely International Corp. shows a solar powered vehicle in the Beijing motor show April 23, 2010. Other major automakers from the world also showcased their latest fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly models.

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Toyota pitches EV at Beijing show

BEIJING, China - Takeshi Uchiyamada, vice president of Toyota Motor Corp., holds a press conference at the venue of the Beijing motor show April 23, 2010, near the FT-EV II electric vehicle.

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Japanese women's pro league season opens

KYOTO, Japan - Combination photo shows supporters of the Hyogo Swing Smileys (top) and of the Kyoto Asto Dreams at Wakasa Stadium in Kyoto on April 23, 2010. The Girls Professional Baseball League began its inaugural season the same day with a night game between the teams.

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Japanese women's pro league season opens

KYOTO, Japan - Members of the Kyoto Asto Dreams line up at Wakasa Stadium in Kyoto on April 23, 2010. The Girls Professional Baseball League began its inaugural season the same day with a night game between the Kyoto Asto Dreams and the Hyogo Swing Smileys.

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Japanese women's pro league season opens

KYOTO, Japan - Members of the Hyogo Swing Smileys walk out at Wakasa Stadium in Kyoto on April 23, 2010. The Girls Professional Baseball League began its inaugural season the same day with a night game between the Kyoto Asto Dreams and the Hyogo Swing Smileys.

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Shanghai singer in Tokyo to promote Expo

TOKYO, Japan - Amin, a singer from Shanghai, performs during a ceremony in Tokyo on April 23, 2010, for the May 1 start of the World Expo in the Chinese city. The number of entrance tickets sold through the event's office in Japan has already topped 100,000, while 1 million people from the country are expected to visit the exposition by the time it ends on Oct. 31.

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Mercedes booth at Beijing show

BEIJING, China - People look at a vehicle at the booth of Mercedes Benz of Daimler AG at the Beijing motor show April 23, 2010. Other major automakers from the world also showcased their latest fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly models.

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Ex-health minister launches new party

TOKYO, Japan - Yoichi Masuzoe, a former health minister, speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. Masuzoe, a popular lawmaker who left the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party, and five other House of Councillors members launched a new party, named Shinto Kaikaku (new party for reform), the same day in the run-up to the upcoming upper house election.

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Ex-health minister launches new party

TOKYO, Japan - Former health minister Yoichi Masuzoe (3rd from L) and five other House of Councillors members pose during a ceremony to launch a new party at a hotel in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. Masuzoe, a popular lawmaker who left the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party, became the chief of Shinto Kaikaku (new party for reform).

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Ex-health minister launches new party

TOKYO, Japan - Former health minister Yoichi Masuzoe (3rd from L) and five other House of Councillors members pose during a ceremony to launch a new party at a hotel in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. Masuzoe, a popular lawmaker who left the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party, became the chief of Shinto Kaikaku (new party for reform).

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World Cup trophy arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi (L), honorary president of the Japan Football Association, attends a ceremony for the arrival of the FIFA World Cup trophy in Japan at Tokyo's Haneda airport on April 23, 2010. The trophy has been relayed among more than 80 countries and territories ahead of the June 11 start of the international soccer match.

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World Cup trophy arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed during a ceremony for its arrival in Japan at Tokyo's Haneda airport on April 23, 2010. The trophy has been relayed among more than 80 countries and territories ahead of the June 11 start of the international soccer match.

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Anpanman theme park opens

TSU, Japan - Children's popular cartoon hero Anpanman is surrounded by children at the Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, on April 23, 2010. The theme park opened within the Nagashima Resort entertainment complex.

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OANA agrees to expand multimedia content

SEOUL, South Korea - Yonhap News Agency President and CEO Park Jung Chan speaks during the closing ceremony of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies Summit Congress in Seoul on April 23, 2010. Representatives from 44 OANA member companies agreed to expand the exchange of video and audio news content to meet growing subscriber demand in the multimedia age.

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Gov't begins 2nd round of debate to review gov't programs

TOKYO, Japan - A representative of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology speaks to the members of the Government Revitalization Unit in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. The second round of public debates aimed at streamlining programs at independent administrative institutions began the same day.

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OANA agrees to expand multimedia content

SEOUL, South Korea - Representatives of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies attend the closing ceremony of the OANA Summit Congress in Seoul on April 23, 2010. The 44 OANA member companies from 35 countries agreed to expand the exchange of video and audio news content to meet growing subscriber demand in the multimedia age.

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Classes resume at bankrupt language school Geos

TOKYO, Japan - People are seen entering a language school in Tokyo's Shibuya district on April 23, 2010, as G.communication Co. resumed 201 classes taken over from bankrupt Geos Corp. the same day. G.communication has taken over 230 of the 329 schools run by Geos after the Tokyo-based major language school filed for bankruptcy proceeding with the Tokyo District Court on April 21.

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Gov't begins 2nd round of debate to review gov't programs

TOKYO, Japan - The Government Revitalization Unit and representatives from independent administrative institutions take part in a public debate in Tokyo on April 23, 2010.

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Beijing auto show opens to media, 89 world debut cars

BEIJING, China - The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition opens to the media on April 23, 2010, with 2,100 automakers and auto parts companies from 16 countries and regions taking part in the event, also known as Auto China 2010.

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Beijing auto show opens to media, 89 world debut cars

BEIJING, China - Nissan Motor Co.'s ''Leaf'' electric car is exhibited at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in China on April 23, 2010, as the event, also known as Auto China 2010, opens to the media the same day.

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Beijing auto show opens to media

BEIJING, China - Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn speaks during a media preview day at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 23, 2010. Some 2,100 automakers and auto-parts companies from 16 countries and regions are participating in the event held through May 2 in China, which became the world's largest automotive market last year.

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Gov't begins 2nd round of debate to review gov't programs

TOKYO, Japan - Cabinet minister Yukio Edano (standing), who heads the Government Revitalization Unit, speaks during the second round of public debate with bureaucrats to streamline the government in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. The unit will target programs of independent administrative institutions often criticized for providing cushy post-retirement jobs to senior bureaucrats.

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Beijing auto show opens to media

BEIJING, China - Visitors view Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles displayed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 23, 2010, as the event opened to the media the same day. Some one thousand vehicles, including 89 world debut cars, are displayed at the event held through May 2 in China, which became the world's largest automotive market last year.

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Ex-health minister launches new party

TOKYO, Japan - Yoichi Masuzoe, a former health minister, speaks to reporters at the parliamentary building in Tokyo on April 23, 2010. Masuzoe, a popular lawmaker who left the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party, and five other House of Councillors members launched a new party, named Shinto Kaikaku (new party for reform), the same day in the run-up to the upcoming upper house election.