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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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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 3

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well. This video shows heavy rain and strong winds in Hualien County.

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Philippines: TS Trami Brings Heavy Rainfall And Causes Flooding As It Approaches 2

Tropical Storm Trami, locally known as Kristine, brought heavy rainfall and caused flooding as it approached the Philippines. In the past two days, torrential rains from Kristine have triggered flash floods in several areas of the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Sultan Kudarat.

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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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3 senior N. Korean officials attend closing ceremony

INCHEON, South Korea - Three senior North Korean officials attend the Asian Games closing ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. Hwang Pyong So (center front row), director of the North Korean's military's General Political Bureau, and Choe Ryong Hae (2nd from R front row) and Kim Yang Gon (far R front row), secretaries of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, agreed with South Korean officials to hold another round of high-level talks in late October or early November.

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3 senior N. Korean officials attend closing ceremony

INCHEON, South Korea - Three senior North Korean officials -- (from L to R) Hwang Pyong So, director of the North Korean's military's General Political Bureau, and Choe Ryong Hae and Kim Yang Gon, secretaries of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea -- attend the Asian Games closing ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. They agreed with South Korean officials to hold another round of high-level talks in late October or early November.

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Senior N. Korea officials arrive in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Kim Yang Gon (R), secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party of Korea, arrives in South Korea on Oct. 4, 2014, to attend the Asian Games closing ceremony in Incheon. Other than Kim, Choe Ryong Hae, another secretary, and Hwang Pyong So, newly appointed director of the military's General Political Bureau, also arrived in the South.

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N. Korea's Kim Jong Il hopes for better ties with S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Ki Nam (L), secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of North Korea, and Kim Yang Gon (R in back), director of the United Front Department of the Workers' Party, leave a hotel in Seoul on Aug. 23 to wind up their three-day stay in the South Korean capital. Earlier in the day, they met with South Korean President Lee Myung Bak and delivered an oral message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

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S. Korea minister meets with aide to N. Korea's Kim Jong Il

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In Taek (R) talks with Kim Yang Gon, a department director of the Workers' Party of North Korea in charge of inter-Korean affairs, at their meeting in Seoul on Aug. 22. (Pool photo by South Korean media)

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S. Korea minister meets with aide to N. Korea's Kim Jong Il

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In Taek (R) and Kim Yang Gon, a department director of the Workers' Party of North Korea in charge of inter-Korean affairs, shake hands before their meeting in Seoul on Aug. 22. (Pool photo by South Korean media)

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N. Korean delegation pays respects to late Pres. Kim Dae Jung

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Kim Ki Nam (L), a secretary of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, and Kim Yang Gon (R), head of the party's unification front department, pose for photos at Pyongyang international airport on Aug. 21 before leaving for Seoul to pay respects to the late former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung. Kim Ki Nam heads a six-member group of North Korean special envoys for the Seoul trip.

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N. Korean leader's close aide arrives in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yang Gon (C), director of the United Front Department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, arrives in Seoul on Nov. 29 for talks with South Korean officials to discuss follow-up measures to agreements made at the inter-Korean summit in October.

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N. Korean leader's close aide arrives in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yang Gon (R), director of the United Front Department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, is greeted by a South Korean official on arrival in Seoul on Nov. 29. He is set to meet with South Korean officials to discuss follow-up measures to agreements made at the inter-Korean summit in October.

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N. Korea's Kim Jong Il hopes for better ties with S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Ki Nam (L), secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of North Korea, and Kim Yang Gon (R in back), director of the United Front Department of the Workers' Party, leave a hotel in Seoul on Aug. 23 to wind up their three-day stay in the South Korean capital. Earlier in the day, they met with South Korean President Lee Myung Bak and delivered an oral message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea minister meets with aide to N. Korea's Kim Jong Il

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In Taek (R) talks with Kim Yang Gon, a department director of the Workers' Party of North Korea in charge of inter-Korean affairs, at their meeting in Seoul on Aug. 22. (Pool photo by South Korean media)(Kyodo)

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S. Korea minister meets with aide to N. Korea's Kim Jong Il

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Unification Minister Hyun In Taek (R) and Kim Yang Gon, a department director of the Workers' Party of North Korea in charge of inter-Korean affairs, shake hands before their meeting in Seoul on Aug. 22. (Pool photo by South Korean media)(Kyodo)

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N. Korean delegation pays respects to late Pres. Kim Dae Jung

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Kim Ki Nam (L), a secretary of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, and Kim Yang Gon (R), head of the party's unification front department, pose for photos at Pyongyang international airport on Aug. 21 before leaving for Seoul to pay respects to the late former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung. Kim Ki Nam heads a six-member group of North Korean special envoys for the Seoul trip. (Kyodo)

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N. Korean leader's close aide arrives in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yang Gon (C), director of the United Front Department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, arrives in Seoul on Nov. 29 for talks with South Korean officials to discuss follow-up measures to agreements made at the inter-Korean summit in October. (Kyodo)

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N. Korean leader's close aide arrives in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Yang Gon (R), director of the United Front Department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea and a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, is greeted by a South Korean official on arrival in Seoul on Nov. 29. He is set to meet with South Korean officials to discuss follow-up measures to agreements made at the inter-Korean summit in October. (Kyodo)

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3 senior N. Korean officials attend closing ceremony

INCHEON, South Korea - Three senior North Korean officials attend the Asian Games closing ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. Hwang Pyong So (center front row), director of the North Korean's military's General Political Bureau, and Choe Ryong Hae (2nd from R front row) and Kim Yang Gon (far R front row), secretaries of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, agreed with South Korean officials to hold another round of high-level talks in late October or early November. (Kyodo)

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3 senior N. Korean officials attend closing ceremony

INCHEON, South Korea - Three senior North Korean officials -- (from L to R) Hwang Pyong So, director of the North Korean's military's General Political Bureau, and Choe Ryong Hae and Kim Yang Gon, secretaries of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea -- attend the Asian Games closing ceremony in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 4, 2014. They agreed with South Korean officials to hold another round of high-level talks in late October or early November. (Kyodo)

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Senior N. Korea officials arrive in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Kim Yang Gon (R), secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party of Korea, arrives in South Korea on Oct. 4, 2014, to attend the Asian Games closing ceremony in Incheon. Other than Kim, Choe Ryong Hae, another secretary, and Hwang Pyong So, newly appointed director of the military's General Political Bureau, also arrived in the South. (Kyodo)