US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

KOLOMYIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - The nativity scene made of military artefacts is situated in Vidrondzhennia Square, Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, western Ukraine. The Christmas Nativity Scene ... Military Spirit project unveiled in Vidrondzhennia Square on December 19 aims to remind everyone that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that we can celebrate Christmas only thanks to our soldiers. The nativity scene is made of military artefacts provided by the 10th Edelweiss Mountain Assault Brigade.

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

KOLOMYIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - The nativity scene made of military artefacts is situated in Vidrondzhennia Square, Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, western Ukraine. The Christmas Nativity Scene ... Military Spirit project unveiled in Vidrondzhennia Square on December 19 aims to remind everyone that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that we can celebrate Christmas only thanks to our soldiers. The nativity scene is made of military artefacts provided by the 10th Edelweiss Mountain Assault Brigade.

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

KOLOMYIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - A woman takes a picture of the nativity scene made of military artefacts in Vidrondzhennia Square, Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, western Ukraine. The Christmas Nativity Scene ... Military Spirit project unveiled in Vidrondzhennia Square on December 19 aims to remind everyone that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that we can celebrate Christmas only thanks to our soldiers. The nativity scene is made of military artefacts provided by the 10th Edelweiss Mountain Assault Brigade.

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

Military-inspired nativity scene in Kolomyia

KOLOMYIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26, 2023 - The nativity scene made of military artefacts is situated in Vidrondzhennia Square, Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, western Ukraine. The Christmas Nativity Scene ... Military Spirit project unveiled in Vidrondzhennia Square on December 19 aims to remind everyone that the war in Ukraine is ongoing and that we can celebrate Christmas only thanks to our soldiers. The nativity scene is made of military artefacts provided by the 10th Edelweiss Mountain Assault Brigade.

German beer festival held in N China city

STORY: German beer festival held in N China city DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of German Beer Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE SCHERZ, Edelweiss-Power Band 3. various of German Beer Festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALVARO RAUTENBERG, General Manager of Kempinski Hotel in Taiyuan STORYLINE: A four-day German beer festival is being held at the Kempinski Hotel in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province. The event features authentic German beer and all kinds of German delicacies including pork knuckles and sausages. Music bands are also invited to stage performances to add to the event some festive atmosphere. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE SCHERZ, Edelweiss-Power Band "It's perfect. It's a German restaurant, and the people know how to make party. They come with colleagues, with friends. They drink the beer together, they take their meal together. It's perfect. People all over the world like to celebrate this kind of festival. You

High school succeeds in growing edelweiss in Iwate

High school succeeds in growing edelweiss in Iwate

MORIOKA, Japan - Students at Morioka Agricultural High School in Iwate High School show off seedlings of the alpine edelweiss plant at the school. The students have grown about 500 plants, native to the alpine regions of Europe and South America, by germinating seeds in test tubes.