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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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Hasegawa wins WBC featherweight title

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan's Hozumi Hasegawa (L) holds a picture of his deceased mother in celebrating his WBC featherweight title after beating Mexico's Juan Carlos Burgos in Nagoya on Nov. 26, 2010. Hasegawa moved up two weight classes from bantamweight, the title which he defended 10 times before losing in April to Mexico's Fernando Montiel.

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Hasegawa wins WBC featherweight title

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan's Hozumi Hasegawa (C) responds to the crowd after winning the WBC featherweight title by beating Mexico's Juan Carlos Burgos with a unanimous decision in Nagoya on Nov. 26, 2010. Hasegawa moved up two weight classes from bantamweight, the title which he defended 10 times before losing in April to Mexico's Fernando Montiel.

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Thaksin supporters ask for U.N. probe on crackdown

BANGKOK, Thailand - Representatives of a group of supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra walk into a U.N. building in Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2010, to ask visiting U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon for an investigation by the world body into military clampdowns on antigovernment protesters in April and May which resulted in the deaths of some 90 demonstrators.

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Thaksin supporters ask U.N. investigation on casualties

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in front of a U.N. building in Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2010, calling for a U.N. investigation into military clampdowns on antigovernment protesters in April and May which resulted in the deaths of some 90 demonstrators.

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Crested ibis on Sado Island

TOKYO, Japan - A crested ibis flies on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, on April 26, 2010. During the breeding season, the bird's head, crest, neck and back are grey.

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Koshino to hold show at China parliament

BEIJING, China - Japanese designer Junko Koshino (C) speaks about a fashion show she plans to hold at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 26, 2010. The show marks the 25th anniversary of her debut in the Chinese capital.

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Matsui gets 1,000th hit of major league career

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to right field off Cleveland Indians left-hander David Huff during the fifth inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 26, 2010. Matsui recorded the 1,000th hit of his major league career in the Angels' 5-2 win.

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Matsui gets 1,000th hit of major league career

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to right field off Cleveland Indians left-hander David Huff during the fifth inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 26, 2010. Matsui recorded the 1,000th hit of his major league career in the Angels' 5-2 win.

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Matsui gets 1,000th hit of major league career

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to right field off Cleveland Indians left-hander David Huff during the fifth inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 26, 2010. Matsui recorded the 1,000th hit of his major league career in the Angels' 5-2 win.

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Matsui gets 1,000th hit of major league career

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to right field off Cleveland Indians left-hander David Huff during the fifth inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on April 26, 2010. Matsui recorded the 1,000th hit of his major league career in the Angels' 5-2 win.

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Red Sox's Okajima pitches

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima pitches in the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2010. Okajima got a no-decision as the Red Sox outslugged the Blue Jays 13-12.

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Red Sox's Okajima pitches

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima pitches during the eighth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2010. Okajima got a no-decision as the Red Sox outslugged the Blue Jays 13-12.

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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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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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Red Sox's Matsuzaka practices before return to game

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka walks out from the dugout to practice pitching at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2010. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list with neck and back problems, will make his first start of the 2010 season against the Baltimore Orioles on May 1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka practices before return to game

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during practice at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2010. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list with neck and back problems, will make his first start of the 2010 season against the Baltimore Orioles on May 1.

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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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Photos of antigovernment protestors in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - An antigovernment Buddhist monk holds a bamboo spear in the Ratchaprasong business and shopping district of Bangkok on April 26, 2010, amid reports the government has boosted security forces.

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Japan, Chile agree to work for stronger economic ties

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno (L) talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. They agreed to boost economic ties between the two countries.

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Air Busan launches Busan-Osaka service

OSAKA, Japan - South Korean budget carrier Air Busan Chief Executive Officer Kim Su Chun (3rd from L) takes part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture on April 26, 2010, to mark the start of services between Busan airport of South Korea and Kansai airport. The airline began operating one daily round-trip flight between the airports.

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Photos of antigovernment protestors in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Antigovernment protesters in helmets and gas masks take to the streets in the Ratchaprasong business and shopping district of Bangkok on April 26, 2010, amid reports the government has boosted security forces.

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Hatoyama silent on slightly modified Futemma relocation

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters about the issue of relocating the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Hatoyama did not deny weekend reports that the Japanese government has proposed to the United States slightly modifying the existing plan for the relocation of the base.

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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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Sumo rankings for Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Baruto of Estonia (R) and his stable master Onoe hold up a sumo rankings list for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released by the Japan Sumo Association at Onoe's stable in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Baruto was promoted to sumo's second-highest ranking of ozeki on March 31 after the 25-year-old compiled a 14-1 record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Better Place tests electric taxis in Japan by battery swap

TOKYO, Japan - Shai Agassi, founder and chief executive officer of Better Place, a U.S. firm developing electric car infrastructure, introduces an electric taxi that uses battery-swapping technology during a launch event in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Better Place will partner with Nihon Kotsu Co., Japan's biggest taxi company, to operate through July 31 three electric taxis powered by lithium ion batteries with a driving range of around 100 kilometers.

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Sumo rankings for Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Baruto of Estonia poses with a sumo rankings list for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released by the Japan Sumo Association in front of his stable in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Baruto was promoted to sumo's second-highest ranking of ozeki on March 31 after the 25-year-old compiled a 14-1 record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo wrestler Kaio given prime minister's award

TOKYO, Japan - Kaio (L), the longest serving wrestler in sumo's elite makuuchi division, receives the prime minister's award from Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. At age 37, Kaio, whose real name is Hiroyuki Koga, is the oldest wrestler in sumo's premier league.

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Japan pavilion at Expo to feature pop culture, tradition

SHANGHAI, China - A performance by all-girl pop group AKB48 is shown on an 18 meter by 10 meter screen at the Japan Industry Pavilion at the 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai on April 26, 2010. The pavilion created by Japanese companies and local authorities was unveiled the same day to the Japanese press before the opening of the exposition on May 1.

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Kokuro approves compromise package to settle long dispute

TOKYO, Japan - The National Railway Workers Union, known as Kokuro, holds an extraordinary meeting in Tokyo on April 26, 2010, to discuss a compromise package to settle a 23-year-long dispute over the dismissal of labor union members during the privatization of Japan National Railways. The meeting approved the package under which the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, which eventually inherited JNR's debts and claims, would pay settlement money to 910 households involved in court battles.

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Emperor, empress visit art exhibition

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko walk inside a museum to view an art exhibition in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. The royal couple saw an exhibition of works by painter Togyu Okumura. (Pool photo)

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EU President Van Rompuy speaks at Kobe University

KOBE, Japan - European Union President Herman Van Rompuy delivers a speech at Kobe University in Kobe on April 26, 2010. Van Rompuy arrived earlier in the day for the 19th Japan-EU Summit Meeting in Tokyo on April 28.

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Nagoya mayor sets up political group to make pitch for tax cuts

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura speaks about his newly established political group at a news conference in Nagoya on April 26, 2010. Kawamura said the group, named Genzei Nippon, literally meaning tax cuts in Japan, will aim to make the city's one-off 10-percent tax cut permanent by getting a majority in the local assembly.

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Emperor, empress visit art exhibition

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko (L) stand near a picture at an art exhibition in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. The royal couple visited an exhibition of works by painter Togyu Okumura. (Pool photo)

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Masuzoe vows new party will win seats, help oust DPJ from power

TOKYO, Japan - Former Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoichi Masuzoe, who launched a new political party last week, speaks at an event organized by Kyodo News in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Masuzoe vowed his party would win seats in this summer's House of Councillors election in order to help oust the ruling Democratic Party of Japan and bring about a major political realignment.

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Masuzoe vows new party will win seats, help oust DPJ from power

TOKYO, Japan - Former Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoichi Masuzoe, who launched a new political party last week, speaks at an event organized by Kyodo News in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Masuzoe vowed his party would win seats in this summer's House of Councillors election in order to help oust the ruling Democratic Party of Japan and bring about a major political realignment.

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Sumo rankings for Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho smiles during a press conference at his stable in Tokyo on April 26, 2010, after the Japan Sumo Association released the sumo rankings list for the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, who won the Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March, is placed in the prominent east yokozuna position for the upcoming tournament.

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Panel agrees with prosecutors' decision not to indict Hatoyama

TOKYO, Japan - A notice regarding a prosecution inquest committee's decision is posted on a board in front of the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. The panel of 11 citizens determined that a decision by prosecutors not to indict Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama over the false reporting of political funds by his fund management body from 2004 to 2008 was appropriate.

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Sumo rankings for Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho holds up a sumo rankings list for the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament released by the Japan Sumo Association during a press conference at his stable in Tokyo on April 26, 2010. Hakuho, who won the Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March, is placed in the prominent east yokozuna position for the upcoming tournament.

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DPJ-led ruling bloc gets key child benefits law enacted

TOKYO, Japan - Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Akira Nagatsuma bows in appreciation after a bill to offer monthly benefits to families with children is passed at a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on March 26, 2010. The bill will provide 13,000 yen a month to households for every child of junior high school age or younger from April 1.

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JAL April-Dec. net loss expands

TOKYO, Japan - Norikazu Saito (L), executive officer of bankrupt Japan Airlines Corp., speaks at a press conference at the transport ministry on Feb. 26, 2010. The failed company's group net loss in the April-December period expanded to 177.98 billion yen from a year-earlier loss of 1.92 billion yen.