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.

Japan's new finance minister gears up for work

Japan's new finance minister gears up for work

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's new Finance Minister Naoto Kan (C) arrives at the ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2009. During his inaugural news conference the same day, Kan said he is hoping that the yen will weaken from the current level to help the economy recover.

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - The plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward was destroyed by explosions that occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2009. The explosions injured at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory.

Postage stamps featuring teenage golfer Ishikawa to be sold in Japan

Postage stamps featuring teenage golfer Ishikawa to be sold in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows sample stamps featuring Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa, who became the youngest money title winner in Japanese tour history at 18 with 183 million yen in 2009. Japan Post Network Co. said Jan. 7, 2010, that it will issue a 3,980 yen set consisting of 10 50-yen stamps, six special postcards and a stamp holder.

Weaker yen preferable: Japan's new finance minister

Weaker yen preferable: Japan's new finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's new Finance Minister Naoto Kan speaks during his inaugural news conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2009. Kan said he is hoping that the yen will weaken from the current level to help the economy recover.

Weaker yen preferable: Japan's new finance minister

Weaker yen preferable: Japan's new finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's new Finance Minister Naoto Kan enjoys a light moment during his inaugural news conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2009. Kan said he is hoping that the yen will weaken from the current level to help the economy recover.