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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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Evacuation drill at Okinawa school

NAHA, Japan, Jan. 18 Kyodo - U.S. military helicopters fly near the Futenma No. 2 Elementary School in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture on Jan. 18, 2018. The school conducted an evacuation drill the same day against approaching U.S. military helicopters after a window from one such chopper fell on the school grounds in December 2017.

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Rakuten Inc. HQ

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken Dec. 18, 2017 shows the head office of Rakuten Inc., Japan's biggest online shopping mall operator, in Tokyo.

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Rakuten Inc. HQ

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken Dec. 18, 2017 shows the head office of Rakuten Inc., Japan's biggest online shopping mall operator, in Tokyo.

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Rakuten Inc. HQ

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken Dec. 18, 2017 shows the head office of Rakuten Inc., Japan's biggest online shopping mall operator, in Tokyo.

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Rakuten Inc. HQ

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken Dec. 18, 2017 shows the head office of Rakuten Inc., Japan's biggest online shopping mall operator, in Tokyo.

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Japan's Nishikori moves into 3rd round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 18 Kyodo - Kei Nishikori of Japan signs autographs after beating Jeremy Chardy of France 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in an Australian Open second-round match in Melbourne on Jan. 18, 2017.

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U.S. F-35 fighter jets arrive in Japan, mark 1st overseas deployment

IWAKUNI, Japan, Jan. 18 Kyodo - F-35 fighter jets fly over Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan, to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on Jan. 18, 2017, for the first deployment of the stealth aircraft outside the United States. A total of 16 F-35s will be deployed at the station until the end of August.

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Soccer: Antlers' Shibasaki to sign with Las Palmas

Photo taken Dec. 18, 2016, shows Gaku Shibasaki (R) of Japan's Kashima Antlers celebrating after scoring his second goal against Spain's Real Madrid during the Club World Cup final at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo. It was reported on Jan. 28, 2017, Shibasaki will transfer to Spain's Las Palmas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Report shows surge in number of high-rise buildings in Phnom Penh

Photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, in Phnom Penh shows new high-rise buildings under construction. The Cambodian capital currently has 313 buildings with between 10 and 40-plus floors, while in 2007 there were only around a dozen such buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Report shows surge in number of high-rise buildings in Phnom Penh

Photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, in Phnom Penh shows new high-rise buildings under construction. The Cambodian capital currently has 313 buildings with between 10 and 40-plus floors, while in 2007 there were only around a dozen such buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Report shows surge in number of high-rise buildings in Phnom Penh

Photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, in Phnom Penh shows new high-rise buildings under construction. The Cambodian capital currently has 313 buildings with between 10 and 40-plus floors, while in 2007 there were only around a dozen such buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Commerce pick urges Toyota, others to build more plants in U.S.

Undated photo shows U.S. Commerce Secretary-designate Wilbur Ross, who urged Toyota Motor Corp. and other manufacturers on Jan. 18, 2017, to build more plants in the United States as part of efforts to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and increase employment. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toshiba eyes spinning off flash memory business

File photo taken Jan. 7, 2017, shows the Tokyo headquarters of Toshiba Corp. The Japanese electronics manufacturer said on Jan. 18 that it is considering spinning off its mainstay flash memory business. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Washington prepares for Trump inauguration

Photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, where inauguration ceremonies will be held for President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Evacuation drill at Okinawa school

Elementary school students take part in an evacuation drill in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Jan. 18, 2018, against approaching U.S. military helicopters after a window from one such chopper fell on the school grounds in December 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China economy accelerates for 1st time in 7 yrs, grows 6.9% in 2017

Ning Jizhe, commissioner of China's National Bureau of Statistics, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 18, 2018. The Chinese economy accelerated for the first time in seven years in 2017, growing 6.9 percent from a year earlier, on the back of robust exports and household spending. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China economy accelerates for 1st time in 7 yrs, grows 6.9% in 2017

Chinese officials announce at a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 18, 2018 that the world's second-largest economy accelerated for the first time in seven years in 2017, growing 6.9 percent from a year earlier, on the back of robust exports and household spending. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China economy accelerates for 1st time in 7 yrs, grows 6.9% in 2017

Chinese officials announce at a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 18, 2018 that the world's second-largest economy accelerated for the first time in seven years in 2017, growing 6.9 percent from a year earlier, on the back of robust exports and household spending. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Evacuation drill at Okinawa school

A U.S. military helicopter flies near the Futenma No. 2 Elementary School in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture on Jan. 18, 2018. The school conducted an evacuation drill the same day against approaching U.S. military helicopters after a window from one such chopper fell on the school grounds in December 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Kashima Antlers defender Atsuto Uchida

Kashima Antlers defender Atsuto Uchida speaks at a press conference held to unveil the team for the new season in Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture on Jan. 18, 2017. Uchida recently rejoined the eight-time J-League champions after seven and a half years playing in Germany. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Monju nuclear reactor

File photo taken on Jan. 18, 2017, shows the Monju prototype fast-breeder nuclear reactor in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Oi power plant

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2017 shows (from top) the Nos. 4, 3, 2 and 1 reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear plant in Oi, Fukui Prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Oi power plant

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2017 shows the Nos. 1 (L) and 2 reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear plant in Oi, Fukui Prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Oi nuclear power plant

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2017, shows the Nos. 1 and 2 reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi nuclear plant in Fukui Prefecture. Kansai Electric's board is expected to convene an extraordinary session on Dec. 22, 2017, to formalize a plan to dismantle the two reactors built nearly 40 years earlier. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New terminal at Incheon airport

Photo taken Nov. 21, 2017, shows the departure lobby at Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport which is expected to open on Jan. 18, 2018, ahead of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Operator may scrap 2 old nuclear reactors at Oi plant

File photo taken in Jan. 18, 2017, shows Nos. 1 and 2 reactors of the Oi power plant in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan. The plant's operator Kansai Electric Power Co. is thinking of scrapping two aging reactors at the complex as it may be too costly to upgrade equipment to meet new post-Fukushima crisis safety standards, a source close to the matter said Oct. 17. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toshiba delays noon release of April-Dec. earnings

Photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, shows the building that houses Toshiba Corp.'s head office in Tokyo. The embattled electronics maker has pushed back the release of its April-December earnings results that were scheduled to be made public at noon on Feb. 14, citing late administrative work. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Federer beats Nadal for 18th Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal reacts after losing a point during the Australian Open final against Roger Federer in Melbourne on Jan. 29, 2017. Federer won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to extend his record of Grand Slam singles titles to 18. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Washington prepares for Trump inauguration

Photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, shows a souvenir shop near the White House offering products related to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Inauguration ceremonies will be held for Trump on Jan. 20 in Washington. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese lawmaker talks with ex-U.S. official Armitage

Toshimitsu Motegi (front L), a lawmaker and policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, talks with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage (front R) in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017. Motegi and Armitage shared concerns on North Korea's nuclear and missile development and affirmed the importance of cooperation between Japan and the United States in dealing with the matter, they said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toshiba could incur 700 bil. yen loss, asks state-owned bank for aid

The Tokyo headquarters of Toshiba Corp. (L) is pictured on Jan. 18, 2017. The Japanese electronics manufacturer has sought financial assistance from the state-owned Development Bank of Japan as it expects an asset impairment loss of up to 700 billion yen ($6.17 billion) from its U.S. nuclear business, sources close to the matter said Jan. 19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Japan Night" held at World Economic Forum

A man picks up sushi during "Japan Night," a Japan-hosted event promoting the country's food culture, on Jan. 18, 2017, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ingredients from all over Japan were presented to more than 500 guests invited to the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Japan Night" held at World Economic Forum

Japanese sake is served at "Japan Night," a Japan-hosted event promoting the country's food culture, on Jan. 18, 2017, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ingredients from all over Japan were presented to more than 500 guests invited to the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Japan Night" held at World Economic Forum

More than 500 people taste Japanese food at "Japan Night," a Japan-hosted event promoting the country's food culture, on Jan. 18, 2017, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ingredients from all over Japan were introduced to the guests invited to the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Southampton beat Norwich City in FA Cup 3rd round replay

Maya Yoshida (L) of Southampton is seen in action during the second half of an FA Cup third-round replay against Norwich City in Southampton, England, on Jan. 18, 2017. Southampton won 1-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Southampton beat Norwich City in FA Cup 3rd round replay

Maya Yoshida (L) of Southampton is seen in action during the second half of an FA Cup third-round replay against Norwich City in Southampton, England, on Jan. 18, 2017. Southampton won 1-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People seek resumption of search for MH370

Relatives of Chinese passengers aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 seek in Beijing on Jan. 18, 2017, for a resumption of the search for the plane. Australian, Chinese and Malaysian authorities announced the previous day that the nearly three-year search for the plane was being suspended. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People seek resumption of search for MH370

Relatives of Chinese passengers aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 seek in Beijing on Jan. 18, 2017, for a resumption of the search for the plane. Australian, Chinese and Malaysian authorities announced the previous day that the nearly three-year search for the plane was being suspended. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Protest over "comfort women" issue in Seoul

People protest over the issue of former "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Jan. 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Murray advances to Australian Open 3rd round

Andy Murray of Britain faces off against Andrey Bublev of Russia in an Australian Open second-round match in Melbourne on Jan. 18, 2017. Murray won 6-3, 6-0, 6-2, advancing to the third round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Murray advances to Australian Open 3rd round

Andy Murray of Britain faces off against Andrey Bublev of Russia in an Australian Open second-round match in Melbourne on Jan. 18, 2017. Murray won 6-3, 6-0, 6-2, advancing to the third round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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70% of Japan's largest coral reef dead after bleaching

Left photo taken in September 2016 shows coral bleaching at Japan's largest coral reef nestled in between the islands of Ishigaki and Iriomote in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa. Right photo taken on Jan. 18, 2017, shows algae covering dead coral around the same area about 2 meters deep near Takatomi Island. Photos were taken using fisheye lens. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Emperor, empress visit Lascaux exhibition

Japanese Emperor Akihito (2n from L) and his wife Empress Michiko (2nd from R) look at an exhibit at "Lascaoux: The Cave Paintings of the Ice Age" exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2017. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People protest against suspension of search for MH370

Relatives of Chinese passengers aboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 rally in Beijing on Jan. 18, 2017, protesting against the suspension of the search for the plane. Australian, Chinese and Malaysian authorities announced the previous day that the nearly three-year search for the plane was being suspended. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Kennedy leaves post after 3 yrs

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy waves as she departs from Narita airport near Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2017, leaving her post after three years during which she played an important role in deepening bilateral relations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Kennedy leaves post after 3 yrs

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy waves as she departs from Narita airport near Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2017, leaving her post after three years during which she played an important role in deepening bilateral relations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Kennedy leaves post after 3 yrs

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy departs from Narita airport near Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2017, leaving her post after three years during which she played an important role in deepening bilateral relations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Court considers arrest of Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae Yong

Lee Jae Yong, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., is surrounded by reporters as he leaves the Seoul Central District Court in the South Korean capital on Jan. 18, 2017, after attending a hearing. The court is considering whether he should be arrested on charges of bribery and other offenses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Court considers arrest of Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae Yong

Lee Jae Yong, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., leaves the Seoul Central District Court in the South Korean capital on Jan. 18, 2017, after attending a hearing. The court is considering whether he should be arrested on charges of bribery and other offenses. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo