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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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Exhibition on N. Korean defector family

SEOUL, South Korea - Materials including dairies and drawings related to Kim Han Mi and her family who defected from North Korea are exhibited at a gallery in Seoul, South Korea, on June 18, 2014. The event is being held to look back on the journey of the family, who defected to South Korea via the Japanese consulate in Shenyang, China, in 2002.

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Exhibition on N. Korean defector family

SEOUL, South Korea - Drawings related to Kim Han Mi and her family who defected from North Korea are exhibited at a gallery in Seoul, South Korea, on June 18, 2014. The event is being held to look back on the journey of the family, who defected to South Korea via the Japanese consulate in Shenyang, China, in 2002.

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Bush meets Yokota, N. Korean defectors

WASHINGTON, United States - North Korean defectors, Kan Guan Chol (R) and his daughter Kim Han Mi (L), arrive at the White House on April 28 to meet with U.S. President George W. Bush together with relatives of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Bush meets Yokota, N. Korean defectors

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd from L) meets with Sakie Yokota (2nd from R), the mother of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, her son Takuya (R) and North Korean defectors, including Kim Han Mi (L), at the White House on April 28. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Exhibition on N. Korean defector family

SEOUL, South Korea - Materials including dairies and drawings related to Kim Han Mi and her family who defected from North Korea are exhibited at a gallery in Seoul, South Korea, on June 18, 2014. The event is being held to look back on the journey of the family, who defected to South Korea via the Japanese consulate in Shenyang, China, in 2002. (Kyodo)