US: Severe Storms Batter Kansas With Damaging Winds Overnight 4

Severe storms swept through Kansas overnight, bringing damaging winds, downed trees, and power outages.

UK: Giant Bee Swarm Engulfs Pedestrian Crossing Outside Leeds Station

A giant swarm of bees engulfed a pedestrian crossing outside Leeds Station in northern England on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, May 25, completely covering the crossing button on New Station Street and forcing commuters to dodge the insects. According to the British Beekeepers Association, the bees were likely clustering around their queen while scout bees searched for a new nesting site.

Greece: Wildfire Erupts At Kardamena In Kos Island

Fire crews battled a wildfire in the island of Kos on Monday, July 1. The fire started in Kardamena but spread quickly due to strong winds and threatened houses and hotels.

Indian Defense Minister Fernandes talks with Koizumi

Indian Defense Minister Fernandes talks with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Indian Defense Minister George Fernandes (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 9 prior to their meeting.

Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir has not ended: Fernandes

Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir has not ended: Fernandes

TOKYO, Japan - Indian Defense Minister George Fernandes tells a news conference in Tokyo on July 8 that terrorism emanating from Pakistan continues in Indian-administered Kashmir, but vowed next October's assembly elections in the disputed territory will proceed as scheduled, despite threats to disrupt them.

Indian Defense Minister Fernandes talks with Koizumi

Indian Defense Minister Fernandes talks with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Indian Defense Minister George Fernandes (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 9 prior to their meeting.

Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir has not ended: Fernandes

Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir has not ended: Fernandes

TOKYO, Japan - Indian Defense Minister George Fernandes tells a news conference in Tokyo on July 8 that terrorism emanating from Pakistan continues in Indian-administered Kashmir, but vowed next October's assembly elections in the disputed territory will proceed as scheduled, despite threats to disrupt them.

Indian defense chief reviews honor guards

Indian defense chief reviews honor guards

TOKYO, Japan - Indian Defense Minister George Fernandes (R), accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Tsutomu Kawara (L), reviews honor guards at the beginning of his visit to the Defense Agency on Jan. 11.