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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Japan, N. Korea divided but agree to meet more often

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, speaks at a news conference in Ulan Bator on Sept. 6 after the end of two days of talks on the normalization of ties with Japan.

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N. Korean diplomat with rich Japan experience to leave for new job

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department. Kim, who has long experience in dealing with Japan, is expected to leave Pyongyang soon and to become ambassador to Ethiopia, a source familiar with the situation said Dec. 3, 2014.

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Japan official in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Isao Iijima (R), an adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, shakes hands with Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, upon arrival at Pyongyang airport in North Korea on May 14, 2013.

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N. Korean official in charge of Japanese affairs

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, speaks during an interview with Japanese media in Pyongyang on Aug. 31, 2011.

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Japan, N. Korea again fail to narrow gap over abduction row

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho, North Korea's chief delegate to talks with Japan on the abduction issue, speaks to reporters after the second round of talks in Beijing on Feb. 7. Japan and North Korea again failed to bridge their differences over the abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents.

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Japan, N. Korea still differ on abduction issue: N. Korea envoy

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho, North Korea's chief delegate to the bilateral panel addressing the abduction issue, leaves his hotel in Beijing on Feb. 7 to attend talks with his Japanese counterpart Kunio Umeda. Kim said after the talks that big gaps still remain between the two countries.

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Japan, N. Korea discuss abductions on 2nd day of talks

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho (2nd from R), vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, and members of his delegation attend a panel meeting with Japan at a Beijing hotel on Feb. 5 to discuss ways to resolve a dispute over the past abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents. The two countries began a new three-track discussion on Feb. 4 aimed at solving problems preventing the two countries from normalizing diplomatic relations.

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Japan, N. Korea divided but agree to meet more often

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, speaks at a news conference in Ulan Bator on Sept. 6 after the end of two days of talks on the normalization of ties with Japan. (Kyodo)

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Japan, N. Korea again fail to narrow gap over abduction row

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho, North Korea's chief delegate to talks with Japan on the abduction issue, speaks to reporters after the second round of talks in Beijing on Feb. 7. Japan and North Korea again failed to bridge their differences over the abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents. (Kyodo)

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Japan, N. Korea still differ on abduction issue: N. Korea envoy

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho, North Korea's chief delegate to the bilateral panel addressing the abduction issue, leaves his hotel in Beijing on Feb. 7 to attend talks with his Japanese counterpart Kunio Umeda. Kim said after the talks that big gaps still remain between the two countries. (Kyodo)

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Japan, N. Korea discuss abductions on 2nd day of talks

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho (2nd from R), head of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Japan affairs section, and members of his delegation attend a panel meeting with Japan at a Beijing hotel on Feb. 5 to discuss ways to resolve a dispute over the past abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korean agents. The two countries began a new three-track discussion on Feb. 4 aimed at solving problems preventing the two countries from normalizing diplomatic relations. (Kyodo)

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N. Korean official in charge of Japanese affairs

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, speaks during an interview with Japanese media in Pyongyang on Aug. 31, 2011. (Kyodo)

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N. Korean diplomat with rich Japan experience to leave for new job

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Kim Chol Ho, vice director of the North Korean Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department. Kim, who has long experience in dealing with Japan, is expected to leave Pyongyang soon and to become ambassador to Ethiopia, a source familiar with the situation said Dec. 3, 2014. (Kyodo)