US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 3

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

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.

Monument for comfort women

Monument for comfort women

NEW YORK, United States - New York state assembly member Charles Lavine (L) and state Senator Tony Avilla (R) join Korean American Public Affairs Committee President David Lee (C) in unveiling a monument to the senate resolution recognizing a memorial to victims of enforced sexual slavery in World War II by the Imperial Japanese Military at Eisenhower Park in Long Island, New York on Jan. 24, 2014.