France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Passport, visa issues delay Kawakami's spring training

Passport, visa issues delay Kawakami's spring training

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren speaks to reporters in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2011, about the team's Japanese right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, who will miss the start of spring training due to passport and visa issues. Wren said the major league club had postponed filing Kawakami's work permit as he was a late non-roster invitee.

Passport, visa issues delay Kawakami's spring training

Passport, visa issues delay Kawakami's spring training

ORLANDO, United States - Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren speaks to reporters in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2011, about the team's Japanese right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, who will miss the start of spring training due to passport and visa issues. Wren said the major league club had postponed filing Kawakami's work permit as he was a late non-roster invitee. (Kyodo)