Singapore: Small Fire Breaks Out on Marina Bay Sands Rooftop

A smoke was seen billowing from the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands on Tuesday afternoon, October 28 as a small fire broke out. The fire was swiftly extinguished by staff, according to reports. No injuries were reported.

UK: Smoke of Peak District Wildfire Seen From Greater Manchester

A moorland fire that broke out near Errwood Reservoir in Peak District National Park on Wednesday morning, April 30, is still burning as of Saturday, May 3. The blaze has forced road closures and prompted warnings for nearby residents to keep their windows shut. The video shows smoke from the fire spreading over Offerton, Greater Manchester on April 30.

US: Bryant Park Holiday Market Reopens After Fire Damages Booths

The Bryant Park Winter Village in Manhattan reopened on Saturday, December 28, following a fire at the Holiday Market in the park on Friday morning. The fire destroyed three food booths, slightly damaged an adjacent kiosk, and caused minor heat damage to the ice skating rink’s roof.

Mexico: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Mexico was the first to witness this year's total solar eclipse on April 8. The astronomical phenomenon started at 9:51 in the morning on the west coast of Mexico, and about an hour and 16 minutes later, the totality was seen and lasted for around 4 minutes.

American PC developer Kay, 2 others win Kyoto Prize

American PC developer Kay, 2 others win Kyoto Prize

KYOTO, Japan - The Inamori Foundation said June 11 it will award the 2004 Kyoto Prize to two Americans, Alan Curtis Kay (L) and Alfred George Knudson (C), and a German, Juergen Habermas (R). Kay, 64, will be awarded for developing personal computers, Knudson, 81, for helping establish the theory of the tumor suppressor gene in the mechanism of human carcinogenesis, and Habermas, 74, for contributions in the field of social philosophy.

American PC developer Kay, 2 others win Kyoto Prize

American PC developer Kay, 2 others win Kyoto Prize

KYOTO, Japan - The Inamori Foundation said June 11 it will award the 2004 Kyoto Prize to two Americans, Alan Curtis Kay (L) and Alfred George Knudson (C), and a German, Juergen Habermas (R). Kay, 64, will be awarded for developing personal computers, Knudson, 81, for helping establish the theory of the tumor suppressor gene in the mechanism of human carcinogenesis, and Habermas, 74, for contributions in the field of social philosophy. (Kyodo)