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Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

Hands-on aquariums opening across the country

Hands-on aquariums opening across the country

TOKYO, Japan - Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Kanazawa Ward has a tank with lower sides to let visitors have a hands-on experience with dolphins.

Doctor held for allegedly causing girlfriend to miscarry

Doctor held for allegedly causing girlfriend to miscarry

TOKYO, Japan - A vehicle carrying Tatsunosuke Kobayashi, a 36-year-old doctor at Jikei University Hospital, arrives at Honjo Police Station in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 18, 2010. Kobayashi was arrested in Kanazawa on suspicion of drugging his pregnant girlfriend with a hormonal agent and causing her to miscarry.

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Aerial photo taken Jan. 7, 2010, shows the plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward where explosions occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. the same day, injuring at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory. Firefighters were still battling the fires when the photo was taken at 7:28 p.m. the same day.

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Aerial photo taken Jan. 7, 2010, shows the plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward where explosions occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. the same day, injuring at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory.

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Aerial photo taken Jan. 7, 2010, shows firefighters battling the fire at the plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward where explosions occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. the same day. The explosions injured at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory.

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.

Damage to Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, caused by Typhoon No. 15

Damage to Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, caused by Typhoon No. 15

Disaster trash placed in front of the Ando Construction Equipment Center company. An employee says, "I've heard that if you make it obvious that it's disaster trash, the collection will come around, but I have no idea when they'll come. (September 17, 2019, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Damage to Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, caused by Typhoon No. 15

Damage to Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, caused by Typhoon No. 15

Disaster trash placed in front of the Ando Construction Equipment Center company. An employee says, "I've heard that if you make it obvious that it's disaster trash, the collection will come around, but I have no idea when they'll come. (September 17, 2019, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Japanese calligraphy artist with Down Syndrome to speak in N.Y.

Japanese calligraphy artist with Down Syndrome to speak in N.Y.

Calligraphy artist Shoko Kanazawa (R) uses an ink brush during an event in Tokyo's Minato Ward on March 14, 2015. At left is her mother Yasuko. Kanazawa will make a speech about her life March 20 at U.N. headquarters in New York during a meeting of Down Syndrome International. The 29-year-old artist with the syndrome will also hold an exhibit of her works in New York from March 21 to 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese calligraphy artist with Down Syndrome to speak in N.Y.

Japanese calligraphy artist with Down Syndrome to speak in N.Y.

Calligraphy artist Shoko Kanazawa (R) uses an ink brush during an event in Tokyo's Minato Ward on March 14, 2015. At left is her mother Yasuko. Kanazawa will make a speech about her life March 20 at U.N. headquarters in New York during a meeting of Down Syndrome International. The 29-year-old artist with the syndrome will also hold an exhibit of her works in New York from March 21 to 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Doctor held for allegedly causing girlfriend to miscarry

Doctor held for allegedly causing girlfriend to miscarry

TOKYO, Japan - A vehicle carrying Tatsunosuke Kobayashi, a 36-year-old doctor at Jikei University Hospital, arrives at Honjo Police Station in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 18, 2010. Kobayashi was arrested in Kanazawa on suspicion of drugging his pregnant girlfriend with a hormonal agent and causing her to miscarry. (Kyodo)

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Aerial photo taken Jan. 7, 2010, shows the plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward where explosions occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. the same day, injuring at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory. Firefighters were still battling the fires when the photo was taken at 7:28 p.m. the same day. (Kyodo)

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Aerial photo taken Jan. 7, 2010, shows firefighters battling the fire at the plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward where explosions occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. the same day. The explosions injured at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory. (Kyodo)

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

Explosions at Yokohama chemical plant injure at least 8

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Aerial photo taken Jan. 7, 2010, shows the plant of Japan Carlit Co. in Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward where explosions occurred at around 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. the same day, injuring at least eight people -- six workers at the plant, a passer-by and an employee at a nearby factory. (Kyodo)

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. (Kyodo)