Philippines: Church Bells Toll to Mourn Death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. Bells were rung at Catholic churches to mourn his death across the Philippines.

Philippines: Mount Kanlaon Erupts Sending Massive Ash Smoke Into Air

Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island, central Philippines erupted on Tuesday, April 8 sending an ash plume 4 km high into the sky. The eruption, which lasted over an hour, led to evacuations, school closures and the imposition of a curfew in nearby areas.

Crocker sets world record in men's 100m butterfly

Crocker sets world record in men's 100m butterfly

MONTREAL, Canada - Ian Crocker (R) of the United States celebrates his 50.40-seconds world record and victory in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the world swimming championships on July 31. At left is silver medalist Michael Phelps of the U.S.

(2)Phelps wins men's 100m butterfly in Olympics

(2)Phelps wins men's 100m butterfly in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - Michael Phelps of the United States (L) shows off the gold medal he won in the men's 100-meter butterfly with an Olympic record in the Athens Olympics, along with countryman Ian Crocker, who took silver, at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

Crocker sets world record in men's 100m butterfly

Crocker sets world record in men's 100m butterfly

MONTREAL, Canada - Ian Crocker (R) of the United States celebrates his 50.40-seconds world record and victory in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the world swimming championships on July 31. At left is silver medalist Michael Phelps of the U.S. (Kyodo)

(2)Phelps wins men's 100m butterfly in Olympics

(2)Phelps wins men's 100m butterfly in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - Michael Phelps of the United States (L) shows off the gold medal he won in the men's 100-meter butterfly with an Olympic record in the Athens Olympics, along with countryman Ian Crocker, who took silver, at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)