US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced "Go Now" evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost and 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.

New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions 2

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 3

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 2

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Snowfall Warning Issued For Greater Victoria - Canada

Snowfall Warning Issued For Greater Victoria - Canada

Snowfall warning for the south island as ducks stand on a partially frozen pond at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, BC, Canada Thursday, January 18, 2024. A snowfall warning was issued for Greater Victoria on Thursday, forecast to bring up to 10 centimetres to the capital city. A Pacific low-pressure system combined with cold outflow winds struck the region. Environment Canada said a risk of freezing rain follows, as well as the possibility of now turning into rain overnight. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall Warning Issued For Greater Victoria - Canada

Snowfall Warning Issued For Greater Victoria - Canada

Snowfall warning for the south island as a person and their dog walk play near Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, BC, Canada Thursday, January 18, 2024. A snowfall warning was issued for Greater Victoria on Thursday, forecast to bring up to 10 centimetres to the capital city. A Pacific low-pressure system combined with cold outflow winds struck the region. Environment Canada said a risk of freezing rain follows, as well as the possibility of now turning into rain overnight. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall Warning Issued For Greater Victoria - Canada

Snowfall Warning Issued For Greater Victoria - Canada

Snowfall warning for the south island as a person and their dog walk near Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, BC, Canada Thursday, January 18, 2024. A snowfall warning was issued for Greater Victoria on Thursday, forecast to bring up to 10 centimetres to the capital city. A Pacific low-pressure system combined with cold outflow winds struck the region. Environment Canada said a risk of freezing rain follows, as well as the possibility of now turning into rain overnight. Photo by Chad Hipolito/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Foreign scholars on true face of U.S. democracy

STORY: Foreign scholars on true face of U.S. democracy DATELINE: March 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Capitol 2. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALI SHAH, Head of Research, NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS), National University of Sciences & Technology in Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES OKECHUKWU ONUNAIJU, Director of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow, Belt and Road Institute, Tsinghua University STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "The U.S. calls itself 'city upon a hill' and a 'beacon of democracy.' However, is it really the case? At a forum on democracy held in Beijing, some international experts have shared with us their thoughts on the true face of U.S.-style democracy." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALI SHA

Beacon fire lit in Hiroshima as part of nationwide smoke signal event

Beacon fire lit in Hiroshima as part of nationwide smoke signal event

A beacon fire is lit up on the Egesan hill in the Aki district of Hiroshima, western Japan, before a gathering of about 100 people on July 25, 2015. Beacons were lit the same day at a total of 96 locations in 19 prefectures including the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo