US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

US: Level 2 Evacuations Issued As Upper Cemetery Fire Sparks In Spokane

The Upper Cemetery Fire, previously called the Hills Fire, sparked near Greenwood Memorial Terrace in the Spokane Palisades Park area on Friday, July 26. The fire burned 90 acres, threatening more than 500 structures within hours, and level 2 evacuations were in place.

Japanese conductor Ono honored with Saito award

Japanese conductor Ono honored with Saito award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa (L) honors the achievements of fellow maestro Kazushi Ono by presenting him a prize marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned Japanese musician Hideo Saito in Tokyo on Aug. 10. Ono has been musical director of the Baden State Opera House in Germany since 1996 and will take up a post at the Royal Opera House La Monnaie in Belgium in late August.

Japanese conductor Ono honored with Saito award

Japanese conductor Ono honored with Saito award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa (L) honors the achievements of fellow maestro Kazushi Ono by presenting him a prize marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned Japanese musician Hideo Saito in Tokyo on Aug. 10. Ono has been musical director of the Baden State Opera House in Germany since 1996 and will take up a post at the Royal Opera House La Monnaie in Belgium in late August. (Kyodo)