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.

Australia's federal industry minister visits Mitsubishi Motors

Australia's federal industry minister visits Mitsubishi Motors

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane (L) shakes hands with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Vice President Keiichiro Hashimoto on his visit to the Japanese automaker in Tokyo on May 17. Macfarlane visited Japan to ask the struggling Mitsubishi to keep operating its South Australian factories amid Japanese newspapers reporting on possible closure of Mitsubishi Motors Australia's two manufacturing plants in Adelaide.

Australia's federal industry minister visits Mitsubishi Motors

Australia's federal industry minister visits Mitsubishi Motors

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane (L) shakes hands with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Vice President Keiichiro Hashimoto on his visit to the Japanese automaker in Tokyo on May 17. Macfarlane visited Japan to ask the struggling Mitsubishi to keep operating its South Australian factories amid Japanese newspapers reporting on possible closure of Mitsubishi Motors Australia's two manufacturing plants in Adelaide. (Kyodo)