US: Reports of Shots Fired Prompt Evacuation at Willowbrook Mall in New Jersey

Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, December 30, triggering panic among shoppers. Authorities said multiple officers were on the scene and the situation was stable, but it was unclear whether anyone was injured. The mall was evacuated and placed under lockdown. While social media posts suggested gunfire, officials had not immediately confirmed the reports.

Last Hong Kong colonial governor receives Japanese decoration

Last Hong Kong colonial governor receives Japanese decoration

Christopher Patten, Hong Kong's last British colonial governor who oversaw its handover to Chinese rule in 1997, speaks after receiving the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun at the Japanese ambassador's official residence in London on Jan. 30, 2025.

Last Hong Kong colonial governor receives Japanese decoration

Last Hong Kong colonial governor receives Japanese decoration

Christopher Patten (L), Hong Kong's last British colonial governor who oversaw its handover to Chinese rule in 1997, receives the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun from Japanese Ambassador to Britain Hiroshi Suzuki at the ambassador's official residence in London on Jan. 30, 2025.

US: Alexander Mountain Fire Prompts Mandatory Evacuations In Larimer County, CO 2

The Alexander Mountain Fire broke out about 20 miles west of Loveland in Larimer County on Monday, July 29. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations in the county. Several roads in the area were closed.

G-8 foreign ministers wind up two-day meeting

G-8 foreign ministers wind up two-day meeting

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Group of Eight (G-8) foreign ministers wind up their two-day meeting with a joint news conference in Miyazaki on July 13. (From L to R) Javier Solana, high commissioner for common foreign and security policy, the Council of the European Union, U.S. Deputy State Secretary Strobe Talbott, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, British Foreign Secretary Robert Cook, Canadian Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy, Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono, Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini, French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer and European Commission Commissioner Christopher Patten.