France: Flooding Hits Southeast Region After Heavy Rains 2

Flooding struck southeastern France on Thursday, October 17, prompting evacuations in some communities, triggering the highest alert in six departments, and disrupting train services

France: Flooding Hits Southeast Region After Heavy Rains 3

Flooding struck southeastern France on Thursday, October 17, prompting evacuations in some communities, triggering the highest alert in six departments, and disrupting train services

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 2

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

Caribbean: Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Intense Rainfalls And High Winds 3

Tropical Storm Ernesto continued to approach Puerto Rico on Tuesday, August 13, bringing intense rainfalls and high winds to several Caribbean islands. Ernesto is expected to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico.

British, Swiss, French win Kyoto Prizes

British, Swiss, French win Kyoto Prizes

KYOTO, Japan - Photos show Walter Gehring (upper L), professor at the University of Basel in Switzerland, Charles Hoare (upper R), professor emeritus at Britain's Oxford University, and Paul Ricoeur (lower L), professor emeritus at the University of Paris and at the University of Chicago, who were named June 23 the 16th annual laureates in this year's Kyoto Prizes in recognition of their contributions to mankind's scientific, cultural and spiritual betterment.

British, Swiss, French win Kyoto Prizes

British, Swiss, French win Kyoto Prizes

KYOTO, Japan - Photos show Walter Gehring (upper L), professor at the University of Basel in Switzerland, Charles Hoare (upper R), professor emeritus at Britain's Oxford University, and Paul Ricoeur (lower L), professor emeritus at the University of Paris and at the University of Chicago, who were named June 23 the 16th annual laureates in this year's Kyoto Prizes in recognition of their contributions to mankind's scientific, cultural and spiritual betterment.