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.

Japan's Maehara, Singapore's Yeo meet in Yokohama

Japan's Maehara, Singapore's Yeo meet in Yokohama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (L) and Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo shake hands prior to their meeting on Nov. 11, 2010 in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. Yeo affirmed his support for Japan's bid to become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council and welcomed Japan's positive stance toward a U.S.-backed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. (Pool photo)

Japan's Maehara, Singapore's Yeo meet in Yokohama

Japan's Maehara, Singapore's Yeo meet in Yokohama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (L) and Singaporean Foreign Minister George Yeo shake hands prior to their meeting on Nov. 11, 2010 in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. Yeo affirmed his support for Japan's bid to become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council and welcomed Japan's positive stance toward a U.S.-backed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)