US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns 2

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, three of them Spaniards

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, three of them Spaniards

The new cardinal and bishop of Ajaccio, François-Xavier Bustillo, is named cardinal by Pope Francis (l), in the Vatican Basilica of St. Peter, on September 30, 2023, in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis celebrates a consistory in which he creates 21 new cardinals, among them, three Spaniards: the Archbishop of Madrid, José Cobo, the Rector Major of the Salesians, Ángel Fernández Artime, and the Bishop of Ajaccio (Corsica), Francisco Javier Bustillo, born in Navarra but linked to the French Church. With regard to Spain, with the new additions, the College of Cardinals now has a total of 15 Spanish cardinals, nine of whom will be electors, i.e., they will be able to elect the new Pope in a future conclave, and six non-electors. Photo by Stefano Spaziani / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

EASTER ISLAND, Chile - Francisco Xavier sits in a tatami room at his restaurant Izakaya Kotaro on Easter Island, Chile, on Oct. 14, 2009.

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

EASTER ISLAND, Chile - Francisco Xavier stands in front of his restaurant Izakaya Kotaro on Easter Island, Chile, on Oct. 14, 2009.

Ballot counting starts in E. Timor presidential poll

Ballot counting starts in E. Timor presidential poll

DILI, East Timor - An official opens a ballot box April 15 in Dili to begin the counting of ballots in East Timor's first presidential election held the previous day. The result between candidates Xanana Gusmao, 55, and Francisco Xavier do Amaral, 64, is expected April 17.

Two candidates cast vote in E. Timor election

Two candidates cast vote in E. Timor election

DILI, East Timor - Two rival candidates, Xanana Gusmao (R) and Francisco Xavier do Amaral shake hands after casting their votes in East Timor's first presidential election in capital Dili on April 14.

Two candidates cast vote in E. Timor election

Two candidates cast vote in E. Timor election

DILI, East Timor - Two rival candidates, Xanana Gusmao (R) and Francisco Xavier do Amaral shake hands after casting their votes in East Timor's first presidential election in capital Dili on April 14.

Ballot counting starts in E. Timor presidential poll

Ballot counting starts in E. Timor presidential poll

DILI, East Timor - An official opens a ballot box April 15 in Dili to begin the counting of ballots in East Timor's first presidential election held the previous day. The result between candidates Xanana Gusmao, 55, and Francisco Xavier do Amaral, 64, is expected April 17.

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

EASTER ISLAND, Chile - Francisco Xavier stands in front of his restaurant Izakaya Kotaro on Easter Island, Chile, on Oct. 14, 2009. (Kyodo)

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

Chilean opens Easter Island's 1st Japanese-style restaurant

EASTER ISLAND, Chile - Francisco Xavier sits in a tatami room at his restaurant Izakaya Kotaro on Easter Island, Chile, on Oct. 14, 2009. (Kyodo)