US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Central New York, Weather Warnings Issued

Lake-effect snow affected central New York on Sunday, January 26. The National Weather Service issued Lake Effect Snow Warnings for the region, forecasting several inches of snow along with breezy winds.

Canada: CPKC Holiday Train Brings Christmas Cheer Across Country

The CPKC Railway Holiday Train arrived in Windsor, Ontario on Monday, November 25. The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train is touring Canada and the US from November 21 to December 20, raising money, food, and awareness to support food banks across their network.

Indonesia: Ruang Volcano’s April 30 Eruption

Mount Ruang erupted for a second time in two weeks on Tuesday, April 30. Early morning footage show the volcano spewing a tall column of red orange lava high into the sky.

OECD chief upbeat about Northeast Asia free trade deal

OECD chief upbeat about Northeast Asia free trade deal

TOKYO, Japan - Donald Johnston, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 21. He voiced optimism over a prospect to create a Northeast Asia free trade agreement embracing Japan, South Korea and China. ''That prospect is more likely now because I sense that both Japan and Korea see China as an opportunity, whereas several years ago, they reclined to see it perhaps as a threat,'' Johnston said.

OECD chief plays down risk of global deflation

OECD chief plays down risk of global deflation

DAVOS, Switzerland - Donald Johnston, director general of the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), plays down risks of global deflation in an interview with Kyodo News in Davos on Jan. 24. He attributed deflationary pressure in Japan to its own policy failures.

OECD chief meets the press

OECD chief meets the press

TOKYO, Japan - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary General Donald Johnston speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on April 5.

OECD's Johnston meets Koizumi

OECD's Johnston meets Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) shakes hands with Donald J. Johnston, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on April 5 prior to their talks.

OECD chief meets Obuchi

OECD chief meets Obuchi

Donald Johnston (L), Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), talks with Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi at the latter's official residence Tuesday Oct. 13.

OECD's Johnston meets Koizumi

OECD's Johnston meets Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) shakes hands with Donald J. Johnston, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on April 5 prior to their talks.

OECD chief meets the press

OECD chief meets the press

TOKYO, Japan - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary General Donald Johnston speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on April 5.

OECD chief upbeat about Northeast Asia free trade deal

OECD chief upbeat about Northeast Asia free trade deal

TOKYO, Japan - Donald Johnston, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 21. He voiced optimism over a prospect to create a Northeast Asia free trade agreement embracing Japan, South Korea and China. ''That prospect is more likely now because I sense that both Japan and Korea see China as an opportunity, whereas several years ago, they reclined to see it perhaps as a threat,'' Johnston said. (Kyodo)

OECD chief plays down risk of global deflation

OECD chief plays down risk of global deflation

DAVOS, Switzerland - Donald Johnston, director general of the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), plays down risks of global deflation in an interview with Kyodo News in Davos on Jan. 24. He attributed deflationary pressure in Japan to its own policy failures. (Kyodo)

OECD chief meets Obuchi

OECD chief meets Obuchi

OECD chief meets Obuchi Donald Johnston (L), Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), talks with Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi at the latter's official residence Tuesday Oct. 13. ==Kyodo