Nigeria: Four Injured After Gas Tanker Collides With Fuel Tanker in Zaria

Four people were injured Monday morning, August 11, when an LPG tanker collided with an empty fuel tanker on the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. No fatalities were reported, and the crash cause is under investigation.

US: Greer Fire Continues to Grow in Arizona, Destroys Structures, Prompts Evacuation

A wildfire has been raging in Greer, eastern Arizona, burning over 9,500 acres as of Thursday, May 15. The blaze prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and destroyed multiple structures.

US: New York City Sees First Measurable Snow On First Day Of Winter

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. In New York City, light snow began falling on Friday, marking the first measurable snow on Saturday, the first day of winter.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 6

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 5

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 2

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 4

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 3

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tornado Sirens Go Off In Little Rock, AR Amid Severe Storms

As severe storms moved through Arkansas with multiple tornado warnings on Thursday, March 14 more than 10,000 lost power. A tornado was confirmed near Hot Springs Village with damaged including downed power lines reported. This video shows when the tornado siren blared in Little Rock, AR on Thursday night.

Microsoft Japan announces presidency reshuffle

Microsoft Japan announces presidency reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - Darren Huston (in file photo), corporate vice president of U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp., will replace Michael Rawding as president and chief executive officer of Microsoft Co. on July 1, the Japan unit of Microsoft said April 20. Huston, 39, born in Canada, is currently corporate vice president of the Small and Mid-Market Solutions & Partners Group in the United States.

Microsoft, Gifu Pref. to jointly support venture businesses

Microsoft, Gifu Pref. to jointly support venture businesses

TOKYO, Japan - Microsoft Co. President Michael Rawding (L) and Gifu Gov. Taku Kajiwara (C) announced in Tokyo on Oct. 16 that the Japanese unit of the U.S. software giant and the Gifu prefectural government have agreed to cooperate in nurturing venture businesses.

Michael Rawding

Michael Rawding

Michael Rawding, American. president of the Japanese unit of Microsoft Corp. (photo taken on Aug 06, 2003)

5 Japan makers to sell PCs with Windows XP Media Center OS

5 Japan makers to sell PCs with Windows XP Media Center OS

TOKYO, Aug. 6 Kyodo - Michael Rawding, president of Microsoft Co., the Japan arm of Microsoft Corp., speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Aug. 6. He said five of Japan's major computer makers will start selling personal computers (PCs) equipped with the Japanese version of the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system in the fall. The five are Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., NEC Corp., Sotec Co., and Toshiba Corp.

Microsoft Japan announces presidency reshuffle

Microsoft Japan announces presidency reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - Darren Huston (in file photo), corporate vice president of U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp., will replace Michael Rawding as president and chief executive officer of Microsoft Co. on July 1, the Japan unit of Microsoft said April 20. Huston, 39, born in Canada, is currently corporate vice president of the Small and Mid-Market Solutions & Partners Group in the United States. (Kyodo)

Microsoft, Gifu Pref. to jointly support venture businesses

Microsoft, Gifu Pref. to jointly support venture businesses

TOKYO, Japan - Microsoft Co. President Michael Rawding (L) and Gifu Gov. Taku Kajiwara (C) announced in Tokyo on Oct. 16 that the Japanese unit of the U.S. software giant and the Gifu prefectural government have agreed to cooperate in nurturing venture businesses. (Kyodo)

5 Japan makers to sell PCs with Windows XP Media Center OS

5 Japan makers to sell PCs with Windows XP Media Center OS

TOKYO, Aug. 6 Kyodo - Michael Rawding, president of Microsoft Co., the Japan arm of Microsoft Corp., speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Aug. 6. He said five of Japan's major computer makers will start selling personal computers (PCs) equipped with the Japanese version of the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system in the fall. The five are Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., NEC Corp., Sotec Co., and Toshiba Corp. (Kyodo)