Canada: Intense Snowfall Prompts State Of Emergency, Highway Closure In Gravenhurst, ON

Intense snow squalls hit parts of southwestern Ontario, prompting Gravenhurst, a town in the Muskoka region, to declare a state of emergency early Sunday, December 1. Highway 11 was closed, though some sections reopened by Monday night.

Japanese, Madagascar zoos sign accord to protect rare species

Japanese, Madagascar zoos sign accord to protect rare species

SENDAI, Japan - Sendai Mayor Katsuhiko Umehara (R) and Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana shake hands May 31 following the signing of an agreement by Yagiyama Zoological Park in the northern Japanese city and Tsimbazaza Zoo in the African nation to cooperate in protecting rare animal species and promoting nature education.

Crown Prince Naruhito meets Madagascar's president

Crown Prince Naruhito meets Madagascar's president

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (L) and Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana shake hands at the crown price's residence in Tokyo on June 1. (Pool photo)

Crown Prince Naruhito meets Madagascar's president

Crown Prince Naruhito meets Madagascar's president

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (L) and Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana shake hands at the crown price's residence in Tokyo on June 1. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

Japanese, Madagascar zoos sign accord to protect rare species

Japanese, Madagascar zoos sign accord to protect rare species

SENDAI, Japan - Sendai Mayor Katsuhiko Umehara (R) and Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana shake hands May 31 following the signing of an agreement by Yagiyama Zoological Park in the northern Japanese city and Tsimbazaza Zoo in the African nation to cooperate in protecting rare animal species and promoting nature education. (Kyodo)