Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

Spain: Flooding Hits Lanzarote Island After Heavy Rainfall 3

Heavy rainfall swept across the Canary Island on Saturday, April 12, flooding hundreds of homes and roads on the Lanzarote island. Lanzarote's government declared a state of emergency until Sunday morning.

Spain: Flooding Hits Lanzarote Island After Heavy Rainfall 2

Heavy rainfall swept across the Canary Island on Saturday, April 12, flooding hundreds of homes and roads on the Lanzarote island. Lanzarote's government declared a state of emergency until Sunday morning.

Spain: Flooding Hits Lanzarote Island After Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rainfall swept across the Canary Island on Saturday, April 12, flooding hundreds of homes and roads on the Lanzarote island. Lanzarote's government declared a state of emergency until Sunday morning.

Spain: Thousands Protest Against Mass Tourism In Canary Islands 2

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Canary Islands on Saturday, April 20 to protest against a model of mass tourism. Demonstrators called for authorities to limit the number of visitors saying the model of massive tourism harms local residents and damages the environment.

Spain: Thousands Protest Against Mass Tourism In Canary Islands 3

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Canary Islands on Saturday, April 20 to protest against a model of mass tourism. Demonstrators called for authorities to limit the number of visitors saying the model of massive tourism harms local residents and damages the environment.

Spain: Thousands Protest Against Mass Tourism In Canary Islands

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Canary Islands on Saturday, April 20 to protest against a model of mass tourism. Demonstrators called for authorities to limit the number of visitors saying the model of massive tourism harms local residents and damages the environment.

Woman operates 2 'Bird Cafe' teahouses in Tokyo

Woman operates 2 'Bird Cafe' teahouses in Tokyo

Shiho Kawabe poses at one of her two "Bird Cafe" teahouses in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2015. Teahouse customers can enjoy watching birds kept inside such as parakeets and canaries while drinking beverages. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo