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.

(3)Kitajima sets 200-meter breaststroke record

(3)Kitajima sets 200-meter breaststroke record

BARCELONA, Spain - Kosuke Kitajima (C) shows off the gold medal he won in the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in the world championships in Barcelona July 24. He set another world record in the sports meet and became only the third swimmer ever to strike double gold in breaststroke at a world championships. Brendan Hansen of the United States, who won bronze, is at left and Ian Edmond of England, who finished second, is at right.

(3)Kitajima sets 200-meter breaststroke record

(3)Kitajima sets 200-meter breaststroke record

BARCELONA, Spain - Kosuke Kitajima (C) shows off the gold medal he won in the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in the world championships in Barcelona July 24. He set another world record in the sports meet and became only the third swimmer ever to strike double gold in breaststroke at a world championships. Brendan Hansen of the United States, who won bronze, is at left and Ian Edmond of England, who finished second, is at right. (Kyodo)