Canada: Severe Thunderstorms Batter Southeastern Saskatchewan, Causing Widespread Damage

A series of severe thunderstorms struck southeastern Saskatchewan on June 6-7, bringing heavy rainfall, winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, and widespread damage. The footage shows damage to a gas station in Carlyle.

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by LISA OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala

Lake Bell arriving to The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women In Entertainment Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on December 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Goose Appears to Feed Fish at Guangdong Hotel Lake

On October 27, 2025, in Guangdong, a fluffy young goose stood by a hotel lake, dipping its beak repeatedly into the water. Several small fish gathered around it, seemingly expecting food. At first glance, it appeared the goose was feeding the fish, but in fact, it was simply moistening its dry beak while eating.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Illustration - Patagonie

Illustration - Patagonie

CHILE. PATAGONIA. NATIONAL PARK OF TORRES DEL PAINE. THE EXPLORA HOTEL NEAR THE SALTO CHICO ON LAKE PEHOE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240708) -- XINING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Saeid Safarzadeh (R) from China's Tianyoude Hotel Cycling Team wearing the blue jersey, symbol of the best Asian rider, celebrates at the podium after the stage 2 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Duoba to Huzhu, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 8, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

China Only Five-star Luxury Hotel Built on The Gobi Yadan Landform

GOLMUD, CHINA - JULY 21, 2023 - This aerial photo shows the lonely Star (Gobi) wilderness luxury hotel in the deserted Gobi desert in Golmud City, Qinghai province, China, July 21, 2023. Lonely Star (Gobi) Wild Luxury Hotel is China's only five-star luxury hotel built on the Gobi Yadan landform, currently has Salt Lake Yadan villa, dome star room, luxury RV, wild luxury tent four room types. Staying here, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yadan, desert, salt lake and Gobi with the same frame.

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(230716) -- WULAN, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Safarzadeh Saeid Mohammad from China's Tianyoude Hotel Cycling Team wearing the blue jersey, symbol of the best Asian rider, celebrates at the podium after the stage 8 of the 22nd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Gonghe to Chaka, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Rwanda promotes quality, safe hotel dining to enhance tourist experience

STORY: Rwanda promotes quality, safe hotel dining to enhance tourist experience DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rwanda's tourism, kitchen and food processing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN BOSCO MULINDI, Director of the RSB Product Certification Unit 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HERMAN MONDISHA, General manager of Lake Kivu Serena Hotel STORYLINE: In recent years, Rwanda has emerged as a top tourist destination, captivating visitors with its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. As the country continues to welcome a growing number of travelers, it has recognized the crucial role that high-quality and safe hotel dining plays in elevating the overall tourism experience. The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) recently embarked on a nationwide campaign to sensitize hotels to ensure high-quality and safe hotel dining, enabling tourists to experience a culinary journey that leaves an indel

Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference - DC

Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference - DC

Kari Lake, former television news anchor and political candidate, makes remarks at the 2023 Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Washington, DC, USA, on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference - DC

Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference - DC

Kari Lake, former television news anchor and political candidate, makes remarks at the 2023 Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Washington, DC, USA, on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Booming eco-tourism leads Tibetan village to prosperity

STORY: Booming eco-tourism leads Tibetan village to prosperity DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DAWA ZHOMA, Owner of a family hotel in Jieba Village 3. various of the village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GAESANG TSETEN, Party official, Jieba Village 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DAWA ZHOMA, Owner of a family hotel in Jieba Village STORYLINE: Jieba Village, a small village located along Basomtso Lake in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has enjoyed the ecological and economic benefits brought by eco-tourism in the past two decades. Nowadays, homestays, B&Bs and restaurants are seen everywhere in the village, offering better services to visitors both from home and abroad. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DAWA ZHOMA, Owner of a family hotel in Jieba Village "My family has been running a B&B since 2001. Last year, we started to upgrade the B&B to a family hotel, with floor heating and separate bath

Anti-TPP protests

Anti-TPP protests

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - People demonstrate against the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact in front of the hotel where chief negotiators from the 12 countries involved in the TPP talks hold a meeting, in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 23, 2013.

Anti-TPP protests

Anti-TPP protests

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - People demonstrate against the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact in front of the hotel where chief negotiators from the 12 countries involved in the TPP talks hold a meeting, in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 23, 2013.

G-8 leaders pose for 'family photo' on day 2 of G-8 summit

G-8 leaders pose for 'family photo' on day 2 of G-8 summit

TOYAKO, Japan - With Lake Toya in the background, the leaders of the Group of Eight nations and European Union -- (From L to R) Italian Prime Silvio Berlusconi Minister, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso -- pose for a ''family photo'' on the second day of a three-day summit meeting at the Windsor Hotel Toya in Toyako, Hokkaido, on July 8. (Pool photo)

China's Hu meets Japanese quake rescue, medical teams

China's Hu meets Japanese quake rescue, medical teams

SAPPORO, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao (R in back) meets members of Japanese rescue and medical teams sent to China following the May 12 major quake at a hotel in Sapporo on July 8. Hu is visiting Japan to attend an outreach session of the Group of Eight nations' summit in the Lake Toya resort area in Hokkaido.

Hot spring offered on frozen lake in Hokkaido

Hot spring offered on frozen lake in Hokkaido

HOKKAIDO, Japan - A man and child enjoy an open-air hot spring in a bathtub set up on the frozen Lake Shikaribetsu in Hokkaido on Feb. 19. Hot spring waters are brought from a nearby hotel through pipes to the bathtub, about 100 meters from the shore.

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

SAPPORO, Japan - Toyako Town Mayor Yoshio Nagasaki speaks outside the Windsor Hotel Toya in his town on April 23. He welcomed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to hold the summit of the Group of Eight nations in 2008 in the Lake Toya hot-spring resort town in southern Hokkaido.

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

SAPPORO, Japan - A photo taken on March 9, 2007 shows the Windsor Hotel Toya standing on a hill in the southern Hokkaido hot-spring resort of Lake Toya. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked the resort town on April 23 as one of sites for the summit of the Group of Eight nations in 2008.

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

LAKE TOYA, Japan - A photo taken on April 23 shows the Windsor Hotel Toya in the southern Hokkaido hot-spring resort of Lake Toya, which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked on April 23 as the main venue of the summit of the Group of Eight nations in 2008.

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

SAPPORO, Japan - This photo taken on March 11, 2007 shows the Windsor Hotel Toya (fore) and Mt. Yotei (far) in southern Hokkaido. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked the Lake Toya hot-spring resort town on April 23 as one of sites for the summit of the Group of Eight nations in 2008.

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

SAPPORO, Japan - A photo taken on March 9, 2007 shows Lake Toya as viewed from the lobby of the Windsor Hotel Toya in the southern Hokkaido hot-spring resort of Lake Toya. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked the resort town on April 23 as one of sites for the summit of the Group of Eight nations in 2008.

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

Lake Toya resort in Hokkaido picked to host 2008 G-8 summit

SAPPORO, Japan - A photo taken on March 11, 2007 shows the Windsor Hotel Toya (fore) and Lake Toya (back) in southern Hokkaido. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked the Lake Toya hot-spring resort town on April 23 as one of sites for the summit of the Group of Eight nations in 2008.

(3)Blair holds talks with Koizumi

(3)Blair holds talks with Koizumi

HAKONE, Japan - British Prime Minister Tony Blair (R) is in talks with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in a hotel room overlooking Lake Ashi in Hakone, southwest of Tokyo, on July 19. (Pool photo)

Olympic organizers seek apology in alleged gun-pointing

Olympic organizers seek apology in alleged gun-pointing

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan Olympic Committee Chairman Tsunekazu Takeda (L) and Japan cross country ski team coach Kazunari Sasaki speak at a press conference in the Main Media Center Feb. 20 after a newspaper reported police on Feb. 18 saw three members of the Japan delegation point a biathlon rifle out of a window at a Heber City hotel. The Salt Lake City Olympic organizing committee reportedly wants an apology.

Koizumi greets Salt Lake City Olympic athletes

Koizumi greets Salt Lake City Olympic athletes

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) speaks at a send-off party for athletes and officials to the Salt Lake City Olympics at a Tokyo hotel Feb. 2 after a banding-together ceremony for them earlier in the day.

Salt Lake City Olympic athletes band together

Salt Lake City Olympic athletes band together

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese athletes and officials to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City attend a banding-together ceremony at a Tokyo hotel Feb 2.