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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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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Jan. 3, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Photo by Wu Yon

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Coaches imported from China welcomed in Pakistan for comfortable, advanced system

STORY: Coaches imported from China welcomed in Pakistan for comfortable, advanced system DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a new train coach imported from China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (CHINESE): LEI SONG, Technician of CRRC Tangshan Company 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (URDU): USMAN, Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (URDU): MAHMOOD, Rawalpindi Railway Station 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (URDU): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister STORYLINE: Train coaches newly imported from China for a railway line in Pakistan has attracted much attention recently. The coaches run as part of a Green Line Express train from Islamabad to the country's southern port city of Karachi, passing through major cities across Punjab and Sindh provinces. The newly inaugurated train consisted of nine coaches, including six new coaches imported from China's CRRC Tangshan Company in late 2022 and three recently refurbished units imported from China in 2015. SOUNDBITE 1 (CHINESE): LEI SONG, Technician of C

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Malaysia's railway sector gets boost from cooperation with China

STORY: Malaysia's railway sector gets boost from cooperation with China DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cooperation projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY LOKE SIEW FOOK, Malaysian Transport Minister 3. various of the cooperation projects 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTHONY LOKE SIEW FOOK, Malaysian Transport Minister STORYLINE: Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has said Malaysia's railway sector is rapidly advancing due to close cooperation with China on a number of projects. The minister said these projects have not only created jobs but also carried forward the country's efforts to develop its railway sector through technology and skills transfer. The Rolling Stock Center of Chinese rail transit equipment manufacturer CRRC became fully operational in 2015. It's China's first overseas manufacturing base of its kind in Malaysia's Perak state. The minister said the majority of the center's workforce are loca

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'King Kazu' bags 2 goals in Kobe charity match

KOBE, Japan - Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura, currently playing for second-division Yokohama FC, scores a goal in a charity game in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2015, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. Miura, nicknamed "King Kazu," bagged two goals to lead his side "Kobe Dreams" to a 3-2 win over "Japan Stars."

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NRA head briefed on No.3 reactor at Shimane plant

MATSUE, Japan - Nuclear Regulation Authority Chairman Shunichi Tanaka (2nd from L) receives a briefing under the pressure vessel of unit 3, which is under construction, at Chugoku Electric Power Co.'s Shimane nuclear power plant in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, on Jan. 16, 2015.

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NRA chief inspects No.3 reactor at Shimane plant

MATSUE, Japan - Nuclear Regulation Authority Chairman Shunichi Tanaka (2nd from L) inspects the pressure vessel of unit 3, which is under construction, at Chugoku Electric Power Co.'s Shimane nuclear power plant in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, on Jan. 16, 2015.

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Fabric woven by 2,700 people in sympathy with disaster victims

KOBE, Japan - A "Saori-ori" freely woven piece involving about 2,700 people affected by big disasters, including tsunami-hit Thais, is shown in Kobe on Jan. 14, 2015, en route to completion on Jan. 17, 2015, with the ultimate length of 311 meters to signify the 3/11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster of 2011 in northeastern Japan. Jan. 17 marked the 20th anniversary of the devastating 1995 quake that hit Kobe and vicinity.

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Nishikori beats Thompson in Kooyong Classic

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot against Jordan Thompson of Australia during the Kooyong Classic exhibition match in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 14, 2015. Nishikori beat Thompson 6-4, 3-6, 7-6.

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Endo beats Ichiojo at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - No. 3 maegashira Endo (L) forces sekiwake Ichinojo of Mongolia at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11, 2015, day 1 of the 15-day event.

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Nishikori, Dolgopolov runners-up at Brisbane Int'l tennis

BRISBANE, Australia - Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine (L) and Kei Nishikori of Japan pose after winning second place in the men's doubles at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 11, 2015. Jamie Murray of Britain and John Peers of Australia won the title 6-3, 7-6.

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Nishikori, Dolgopolov runners-up at Brisbane Int'l tennis

BRISBANE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan (front) plays with Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine during the final of the men's doubles at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 11, 2015. They were beaten by Jamie Murray of Britain and John Peers of Australia 6-3, 7-6.

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Osaka's Midosuji Boulevard lighting wins Guinness record

OSAKA, Japan - Pedestrians walk beneath glittering illumination along Midosuji Boulevard, a main street in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 9, 2015, the day it was recognized by the Guinness World Records as a street with the most number of illuminated trees. A total of 606 trees along the 3-kilometer road met Guinness criteria to qualify.

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Osaka's Midosuji Boulevard lighting bags Guinness record

OSAKA, Japan - Illumination along Midosuji Boulevard, a main street in Osaka, western Japan, is recognized by the Guinness World Records as a street with the largest number of illuminated trees on Jan. 9, 2015. A total of 606 trees along the 3-kilometer road met Guinness criteria to qualify.

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Expert studies how to enhance kids' physical, mental vigor

TOKYO, Japan - Professor Shingo Noi of Nippon Sport Science University speaks in an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 3, 2015, about ways of enhancing children's physical and mental energy.

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New Year vacationers returning to metropolitan area

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2015, near Tokyo shows the Tomei Expressway, whose Tokyo-bound lane was crowded with cars of New Year holiday vacationers returning to the metropolitan area.

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Fujitsu wins first national title

TOKYO, Japan - Fujitsu running back Gino Gordon scores a touchdown in the second quarter of the Rice Bowl against collegiate champion Kwansei Gakuin University on Jan. 3, 2015, in Tokyo. The corporate champion won its first national championship in American football, and Gordon was named the game's MVP.

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Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

CESSNOCK, Australia - Japan coach Javier Aguirre (far R) speaks to his team during the first training session in Cessnock, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2015, ahead of the Asian Cup. Japan seeks a record fifth Asian Cup.

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Fujitsu wins first national title

TOKYO, Japan - Fujitsu running back Gino Gordon scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Rice Bowl against collegiate champion Kwansei Gakuin University on Jan. 3, 2015, in Tokyo. The corporate champion won its first national championship in American football, and Gordon was named the game's MVP.

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Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

CESSNOCK, Australia - AC Milan's midfielder Keisuke Honda plays during the first training session of the Blue Samurai in Cessnock, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2015, ahead of the Asian Cup. Japan seeks a record fifth Asian Cup.

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Japan starts training ahead of Asian Cup

CESSNOCK, Australia - Members of the Blue Samurai attend the first training session in Cessnock, Australia, on Jan. 3, 2015, ahead of the Asian Cup. Japan seeks a record fifth Asian Cup.

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Disaster-hit town holds coming-of-age ceremony

IWAKI, Japan - Young people of the northeastern Japan town of Futaba, where all residents have evacuated since the March 2011 nuclear disaster, attend a coming-of-age ceremony on Jan. 3, 2015, in the nearby city of Iwaki. The functions of the Futaba town office have been transferred to Iwaki.

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Disaster-hit town holds coming-of-age ceremony

IWAKI, Japan - Young people of the northeastern Japan town of Futaba, where all residents have evacuated since the March 2011 nuclear disaster, attend a coming-of-age ceremony on Jan. 3, 2015, in the nearby city of Iwaki. The functions of the Futaba town office have been transferred to Iwaki.

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Comic author, Tottori governor promote local airport

TOTTORI, Japan - Gosho Aoyama (R), author of the popular Japanese comic series "Case Closed" (previously known as "Detective Conan"), and Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai strike a pose in front of a poster drawn by Aoyama for Tottori Airport during an event in the cartoonist's hometown of Hokuei in the western Japan prefecture on Jan. 3, 2015. With Tottori known for its sand dunes, the airport will be nicknamed Tottori Sakyu (Dune) Conan Airport from March.

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Aoyama Gakuin wins 1st Hakone Ekiden title

TOKYO, Japan - Yuya Ando, anchor of Aoyama Gakuin University, finishes first in the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden in Tokyo on Jan. 3, 2015. The university earned the school's first championship in the classic road race.

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Yokozuna Hakuho starts training

TOKYO, Japan - Record-chasing yokozuna Hakuho attends the first training of the year 2015 on Jan. 3 in Tokyo. Hakuho will be aiming to surpass yokozuna legend Taiho and become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a 33rd career title at the Jan. 11-25 basho at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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PM Abe plays golf with business leaders

CHIGASAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) plays golf with Fujio Mitarai (C), former chairman of the Japan Business Federation, and Sadayuki Sakakibara, current chairman, on Jan. 3, 2015, in Chigasaki, near Tokyo. Abe told reporters he hopes the year 2015 "will be sunny like today's weather."

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Fire breaks out in spa resort

TOYOOKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2015, shows firefighters extinguishing a fire that broke out at the Kinosaki spa resort in the western Japan city of Toyooka crowded with New Year holiday vacationers. Eight buildings, including houses and shops, burnt down, while four others were partially burnt. One person was killed.

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Fire breaks out in spa resort

TOYOOKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 3, 2015, shows firefighters extinguishing a fire that broke out at the Kinosaki spa resort in the western Japan city of Toyooka crowded with New Year holiday vacationers. Eight buildings, including houses and shops, burnt down, while four others were partially burnt. One person was killed.

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-VOLCANOLOGIST-INTERVIEW-TONGA

(220119) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 3, 2015 shows Hunga Ha'apai island in Tonga. The Tonga volcanic eruption is not likely to cause global climate change, while the volcanic ash and acid rain may damage crops and water supply, a leading New Zealand volcanologist said on Jan. 17, 2022.TO GO WITH "Interview: Tonga volcanic eruption not likely to cause global climate change, says New Zealand volcanologist" (Photo by Shane Cronin/Xinhua)

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New terminal for LCC at Narita airport

Terminal 3 (front L) at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, to be used exclusively for low-cost carriers from April 2015 is seen on Jan. 20, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Inside of Narita airport Terminal 3

The inside of Terminal 3 at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, is seen on Jan. 16, 2015, showing uncovered pipes and no open ceiling space to cut construction costs and maximize air-conditioning efficiency. The terminal will be used exclusively for low-cost carriers from April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial view of Terminal 3 at Narita airport

Photo taken Jan. 20, 2015, shows Terminal 3 at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. The terminal will be used exclusively for low-cost carriers from April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FOCUS: Worst forms of child labor persist in Philippines

Jeraldine Aboy, 14, tells reporters on Jan. 28, 2015, in Manila about her experience as a child laborer at a sugarcane plantation on the southern island of Mindanao. Around 3 million Filipino children continue to work in hazardous environments despite widespread awareness of the problem and efforts to address it. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori advances to 4th round at Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a backhand shot against Steve Johnson of the United States during their third-round match of the Australian Open Tennis Championships at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 24, 2015. Nishikori won 6-7(7), 6-1, 6-2, 6-3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Zhang keeps surprise Aussie Open run going

China's Zhang Shuai hits a backhand in her fourth-round match against Madison Keys of the United States at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2016. Zhang, who had a 0-14 record at Gland Slam tournaments until 2015, won 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toy poodle becomes police dog in Japan's Ibaraki Pref.

Photo taken in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Jan. 14, 2016, shows "Anzu", a 3-year-old new police dog, and trainer Hirofusa Suzuki. The toy poodle, who escaped culling after she was abandoned by her owner when she was still a newborn, passed the exams in 2015 to become a police dog for Ibaraki prefectural police. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese students' brass band performs for Calif. shooting victims

A brass band composed of high school and college students from the central Japan city of Nagoya perform at a benefit concert in La Palma, California, on Jan. 3, 2016, to pay tribute to the victims of a shooting rampage that occurred in the same state in December 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese students' brass band performs for Calif. shooting victims

Members of a brass band composed of high school and college students from the central Japan city of Nagoya are hailed by the audience after performing at a benefit concert in La Palma, California, on Jan. 3, 2016, to pay tribute to the victims of a shooting rampage that occurred in the same state in December 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Travelers return from year-end, New Year holidays

Travelers crowd a shinkansen bullet train platform at JR Shin-Osaka Station on Jan. 3, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Panasonic Impulse beat Fujitsu Frontiers

Players of Panasonic Impulse celebrate on Dec. 14, 2015, after beating Fujitsu Frontiers 24-21 to win the championship in the Japan X Bowl at Tokyo Dome. They will face off against the collegiate champion Ritsumeikan Panthers for the national title on Jan. 3, 2016, at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fall of Berlin Wall sand sculpture in Tottori

A visitor to the Tottori Sand Museum in Tottori, western Japan, on April 18, 2015, takes a picture of a sand sculpture depicting the fall of the Berlin Wall. The exhibition of 23 sculptures under the theme of Germany started the same day and will last until Jan. 3, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Statues on German themes displayed at Sand Museum

Exhibition of 23 sand statues on German themes begins at the Sand Museum in the western Japan city of Tottori on April 18, 2015. The statues, created by 19 sculptors from 10 nations, draw inspiration from Grimm's Fairy Tales and the Berlin Wall. The exhibition runs through Jan. 3, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skatepark in tsunami-hit area

A skateboarder falls on Jan. 3, 2015, at the Carpe Diem Park in Sendai's Arahama district in northeastern Japan. The park, whose name means "seize the day" in Latin, was created by Shinji Kida, 34, on the site of his former house after the area was devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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World charity run for SCI fundraising set for western Japan in May

Japanese racing driver Kamui Kobayashi (2nd from L) and former J-League footballer Kazuyuki Kyoya in a wheelchair pose as "Wings for Life World Run" ambassadors in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2015. The second global charity marathon will take place in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on May 3 simultaneously with runners in 34 locations in 32 other countries in a fundraising drive for research work to find a cure for spinal cord injury. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan coach Aguirre fired

Photo taken Jan. 29, 2015, shows Japan coach Javier Aguirre leaving Japan from Haneda airport in Tokyo for his holidays. The Japan Football Association announced on Feb. 3 that Aguirre has been sacked for his alleged involvement in a 2011 match-fixing scandal in Spain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Williams wins Australian Open women's singles

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot during the women's singles final against Maria Sharapova of Russia at the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne on Jan. 31, 2015. Williams won 6-3, 7-6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori beaten in Australian Open quarterfinals

Kei Nishikori of Japan serves during an Australian Open quarterfinal against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland in Melbourne on Jan. 28, 2015. Wawrinka won 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(6). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children play soccer on school ground vacated by temporary homes

Children play soccer on the playground of Taro No.3 Elementary School in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, on Jan. 28, 2015. The school yard has become more spacious due to the removal of temporary homes built behind the goal posts for evacuees after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Williams wins women's singles at Australian Open tennis

Serena Willimas of the United States (L) with her champion's trophy, and Maria Sharapova of Russia with her runner-up plate pose for photos at the award ceremony for the women's singles final at the Australian Open Tennis Championships at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 31, 2015. S. Williams won 6-3, 7-6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo