US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 6

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

US: Large Hail Pelts Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas experienced large hail on Sunday evening, March 23, as strong storms swept through the city and surrounding areas.

US: Heavy Snowfall And Icy Conditions Grip New England Amid Widespread Storm

A widespread storm swept across the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to parts of New England on Sunday, February 16. This video shows heavy snow falling in Hinesburg, Vermont.

South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 5

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

Experts at Boao Forum for Asia share views on China's economic growth

STORY: Experts at Boao Forum for Asia share views on China's economic growth DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIM YONG KIM, Partner and Vice Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners, 12th President of the World Bank Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN JACQUES, Senior Fellow, Cambridge University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FEY CARL, Professor of BI Norwegian Business School 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BEN SIMPFENDORFER, Partner, Oliver Wyman STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "China's economy is seeing a palpable recovery in the early stages of 2023 with multiple highlights. China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator on the supply side, went up 2.4 percent year on year in the first two months of 2023. On the demand side, the retail sales of consumer goods rose 3.5 percent year on year during the same period. What

S. Korean president's 2nd son arrested in bribery case

S. Korean president's 2nd son arrested in bribery case

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Hong Up (C), the second son of South Korean President Kim Dae Jung, arrives at the Prosecutor's Office in Seoul on June 21. He was arrested soon afterwards on a charge of accepting 2.28 billion won (about $1.85 million) in bribes from business executives in exchange for using his influence to help them.

Choi named new S. Korean foreign minister

Choi named new S. Korean foreign minister

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Choi Sung Hong (file photo) was named new foreign affairs and trade minister Feb. 4 by President Kim Dae Jung. Choi replaced Han Seung Soo in a follow-up move to a sweeping cabinet reshuffle last week.

Choi named new S. Korean foreign minister

Choi named new S. Korean foreign minister

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Choi Sung Hong (file photo) was named new foreign affairs and trade minister Feb. 4 by President Kim Dae Jung. Choi replaced Han Seung Soo in a follow-up move to a sweeping cabinet reshuffle last week.

Japan, U.S., S. Korea diplomats meet to lean on N. Korea

Japan, U.S., S. Korea diplomats meet to lean on N. Korea

(From L) Joseph Yun, Kenji Kanasugi and Kim Hong Kyun, senior foreign affairs officials from the United States, Japan and South Korea, respectively, join hands in Tokyo on April 25, 2017. They met to explore ways to pile up pressure on North Korea amid heightened regional tensions. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo