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.

Japanese novelist fails to win Allen Poe award

Japanese novelist fails to win Allen Poe award

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese novelist Natsuo Kirino speaks to reporters in New York on April 29 after failing to win the 2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award. Kirino was nominated for her thriller ''Out,'' the first of her 40 books to appear in English. Scottish novelist Ian Rankin won the award.

Japanese novelist fails to win Allen Poe award

Japanese novelist fails to win Allen Poe award

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese novelist Natsuo Kirino speaks to reporters in New York on April 29 after failing to win the 2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award. Kirino was nominated for her thriller ''Out,'' the first of her 40 books to appear in English. Scottish novelist Ian Rankin won the award. (Kyodo)

(3) Natsuo Kirino

(3) Natsuo Kirino

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese novelist Natsuo Kirino smiles at a reception for the 2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award in New York on April 29. Kirino was nominated for her thriller ''Out,'' the first of her 40 books to appear in English. British novelist Ian Rankin won the award. (Kyodo)

(2) Natsuo Kirino

(2) Natsuo Kirino

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese novelist Natsuo Kirino shows a nomination certificate in New York on April 29 after failing to win the 2004 Edgar Allan Poe Award. Kirino was nominated for her thriller ''Out,'' the first of her 40 books to appear in English. British novelist Ian Rankin won the award. (Kyodo)