US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 2

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 7

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts For Its 10th Time Since Last December

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted for the 10th time since it burst to life on December 23, on Wednesday, February 19. The eruption occurred at the volcano’s summit crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. However, it posed no threat to residential areas. The eruption lasted for nearly 13 hours.

Australia: Bushfire Rages In Donnybrook, Prompting Evacuations

A fire raged in Donnybrook, northwest of Western Australia, prompting a bushfire emergency warning for people south of the South Western Highway on Thursday, January 16.

Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

US: Pileup Involving 17 Vehicles Shuts Down I-94 In Southwest Michigan

A multiple-vehicle crash shut down I-94 in both directions near Hartford in Van Buren County, Michigan, on Monday, December 2. Michigan State Police reported that one person was critically injured, and they believed driving too fast under whiteout conditions to be a factor in the crash.

TSE, NYSE close to reaching tie-up accord, Nishimuro says

TSE, NYSE close to reaching tie-up accord, Nishimuro says

NEW YORK, United States - Tokyo Stock Exchange President Taizo Nishimuro (R) New York Stock Exchange Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Thain pose for a photo in New York on Jan. 30. Nishimuro said that the two exchanges are ''very close'' to reaching agreement to form an alliance.

TSE, NYSE announce tie-up accord, eye cross-shareholdings

TSE, NYSE announce tie-up accord, eye cross-shareholdings

NEW YORK, United States - John Thain (L), chief executive officer of the New York Stock Exchange Group Inc., and Taizo Nishimuro, president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, shake hands during a press conference in New York on Jan. 31. They announced that the two exchanges have agreed to cooperate in various fields, including jointly developing trading systems and investment products, and consider a possible capital alliance.

Tanigaki rings closing bell at NYSE

Tanigaki rings closing bell at NYSE

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (2nd from R) shakes hands with New York Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer John Thain after ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 9. As the benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high, Tanigaki said he was feeling ''NYSE (nice).''

TSE, NYSE close to reaching tie-up accord, Nishimuro says

TSE, NYSE close to reaching tie-up accord, Nishimuro says

NEW YORK, United States - Tokyo Stock Exchange President Taizo Nishimuro (R) New York Stock Exchange Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Thain pose for a photo in New York on Jan. 30. Nishimuro said that the two exchanges are ''very close'' to reaching agreement to form an alliance. (Kyodo)

TSE, NYSE announce tie-up accord, eye cross-shareholdings

TSE, NYSE announce tie-up accord, eye cross-shareholdings

NEW YORK, United States - John Thain (L), chief executive officer of the New York Stock Exchange Group Inc., and Taizo Nishimuro, president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, shake hands during a press conference in New York on Jan. 31. They announced that the two exchanges have agreed to cooperate in various fields, including jointly developing trading systems and investment products, and consider a possible capital alliance. (Kyodo)

Tanigaki rings closing bell at NYSE

Tanigaki rings closing bell at NYSE

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (2nd from R) shakes hands with New York Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer John Thain after ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 9. As the benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high, Tanigaki said he was feeling ''NYSE (nice).'' (Kyodo)