Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

Nigeria: Four Injured After Gas Tanker Collides With Fuel Tanker in Zaria

Four people were injured Monday morning, August 11, when an LPG tanker collided with an empty fuel tanker on the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. No fatalities were reported, and the crash cause is under investigation.

US: Greer Fire Continues to Grow in Arizona, Destroys Structures, Prompts Evacuation

A wildfire has been raging in Greer, eastern Arizona, burning over 9,500 acres as of Thursday, May 15. The blaze prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and destroyed multiple structures.

US: New York City Sees First Measurable Snow On First Day Of Winter

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. In New York City, light snow began falling on Friday, marking the first measurable snow on Saturday, the first day of winter.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 6

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 5

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 2

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 4

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 3

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tornado Sirens Go Off In Little Rock, AR Amid Severe Storms

As severe storms moved through Arkansas with multiple tornado warnings on Thursday, March 14 more than 10,000 lost power. A tornado was confirmed near Hot Springs Village with damaged including downed power lines reported. This video shows when the tornado siren blared in Little Rock, AR on Thursday night.

Obama speaks at meeting of TPP leaders in Beijing

Obama speaks at meeting of TPP leaders in Beijing

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (R) speaks as U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) looks on at a meeting of leaders of countries involved in negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade initiative held at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Nov. 10, 2014. (Pool photo)

APEC ministerial meeting

APEC ministerial meeting

BEIJING, China - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman attends the opening session of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2014.

APEC ministerial meeting

APEC ministerial meeting

BEIJING, China - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) and Trade Representative Michael Froman attend the opening session of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2014.

Japan TPP minister Amari attends press conference

Japan TPP minister Amari attends press conference

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese TPP minister Akira Amari (L) attends a press conference on Oct. 27, 2014, following a three-day TPP ministerial meeting in Sydney, Australia. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman is seen at right.

Froman, Amari hold talks

Froman, Amari hold talks

SYDNEY, Australia - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (2nd from L) holds talks with Akira Amari (far R), Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations, in Sydney on Oct. 27, 2014.

TPP ministerial meeting begins in Sidney

TPP ministerial meeting begins in Sidney

SYDNEY, Australia - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman delivers a speech at a meeting of trade chiefs from 12 countries involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations in Sydney on Oct. 25, 2014. The three-day meeting which began that day is aimed at making progress toward a U.S.-proposed goal of reaching a deal by year-end.

Japan, U.S. fail to reach accord at TPP talks in U.S.

Japan, U.S. fail to reach accord at TPP talks in U.S.

WASHINGTON D.C., United States - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) and Japanese economic policy minister Akira Amari fail to reach agreement during a new round of bilateral talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade scheme in Washington on Sept. 24, 2014.

U.S. retracts plan to scrap tariffs on auto parts under TPP

U.S. retracts plan to scrap tariffs on auto parts under TPP

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari (front), Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negociations, is surrounded by reporters in Washington on Sept. 24, 2014, after talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman.

Japan, U.S. fail to clinch bilateral TPP deal

Japan, U.S. fail to clinch bilateral TPP deal

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman leaves a conference room after a two-day meeting with Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, in Washington, the United States, on Sept. 24, 2014. They failed to clinch a bilateral agreement seen as crucial for working out a multilateral Pacific Rim free trade deal.

Japan, U.S. fail to clinch bilateral TPP deal

Japan, U.S. fail to clinch bilateral TPP deal

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, meets with reporters on Sept. 24, 2014, in Washington, the United States, following a two-day meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Trade Representative Michael Froman. They failed to clinch a bilateral agreement seen as crucial for working out a multilateral Pacific Rim free trade deal.

Japan, U.S. trade chiefs seek to clinch bilateral TPP deal

Japan, U.S. trade chiefs seek to clinch bilateral TPP deal

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, meets with reporters following talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman over the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative in Washington, the United States, on Sept. 23, 2014.

Japan, U.S. trade chiefs seek to clinch bilateral TPP deal

Japan, U.S. trade chiefs seek to clinch bilateral TPP deal

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, (R) and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman chat prior to their ministerial talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative in Washington, the United States, on Sept. 23, 2014. (Pool photo)

Motegi, Froman meet in Sydney

Motegi, Froman meet in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese trade minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman in Sydney, Australia, on July 18, 2014, prior to their meeting. Motegi and Froman were in Sydney to attend a meeting of the Group of 20 trade chiefs to discuss global trade liberalization and cooperation against protectionism.

TPP talks in Singapore

TPP talks in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (L), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman are pictured during a joint press conference of participants after a ministerial meeting of the 12-country TPP free trade talks in Singapore on May 20, 2014.

TPP talks in Singapore

TPP talks in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) and Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, converse after a joint press conference of participants after a ministerial meeting of the 12-country TPP free trade talks in Singapore on May 20, 2014.

TPP talks in Singapore

TPP talks in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari(L), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman converse before a joint press conference of participants after a ministerial meeting of the 12-country TPP free trade talks in Singapore on May 20, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (far L) and Akira Amari (far R), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations, hold talks in Singapore on May 19, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) and Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations, shake hands before starting their talks in Singapore on May 19, 2014.

U.S. trade representative

U.S. trade representative

NEW YORK, United States - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman attends a seminar in New York on May 14, 2014. Froman said negotiations with Japan about opening its economy as part of the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement have been positive.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japan-U.S. trade talks

PARIS, France - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (L) and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Toshimitsu Motegi shake hands ahead of their talks in Paris on May 7, 2014.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japan-U.S. trade talks

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman heads to resumed talks with Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact negotiations, at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on April 24, 2014.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japan-U.S. trade talks

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact negotiations, heads to resumed talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on April 24, 2014.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japan-U.S. trade talks

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, leaves the Cabinet Office in Tokyo around 3 a.m. on April 24, 2014, after talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman.

Japan, U.S. to meet again on remaining TPP gaps Mon. in Tokyo

Japan, U.S. to meet again on remaining TPP gaps Mon. in Tokyo

NARITA, Japan - Akira Amari, Japanese minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport near Tokyo on April 19, 2014, after returning from three days of talks with U.S. Trade Representatives Michael Froman in Washington. They will hold a fresh round of talks on April 21 in Tokyo to try to bridge their differences over the TPP.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Michael Froman, U.S. trade representative, answers reporters' questions after holding talks with Akira Amari, the Japanese minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, in Washington on April 17, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari, the Japanese minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, is seen after a press conference following talks with Michael Froman, U.S. trade representative, in Washington on April 17, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari, Japanese minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, holds a press conference after a meeting with Michael Froman, U.S. trade representative, in Washington on April 17, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Akira Amari, Japanese minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, holds a press conference after a meeting with Michael Froman, U.S. trade representative, in Washington on April 17, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Michael Froman, U.S. trade representative, heads for a meeting with Akira Amari, Japanese minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership initiative, in Washington on April 17, 2014. The two countries' trade chiefs continued to seek progress in protracted negotiations over tariff exceptions to a Pacific free trade pact.

Japan's TPP minister

Japan's TPP minister

NARITA, Japan - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks, is seen at Narita airport near Tokyo on April 16, 2014, before his departure for Washington, where he will meet Michael Froman, U.S. trade representative.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's economic minister Akira Amari answers reporters' questions after the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman in Tokyo on April 10, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman answers reporters' questions after the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations with Japan's economic minister Akira Amari in Tokyo on April 10, 2014.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman arrives at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on April 10, 2014, to hold talks with Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, following their meeting the previous day.

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

Japan-U.S. TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Amari, Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, answers reporters' questions at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on April 10, 2014, before holding talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman following their meeting the previous day.

TPP meeting

TPP meeting

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (L), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, hold a press conference in Singapore on Feb. 25, 2014, after 12 Pacific Rim countries wrapped up a four-day ministerial meeting on the envisioned regional free trade arrangement.

TPP meeting

TPP meeting

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (L), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (C), end a press conference in Singapore on Feb. 25, 2014, after 12 Pacific Rim countries wrapped up a four-day ministerial meeting on the envisioned regional free trade arrangement.

TPP meeting

TPP meeting

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (far L), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (2nd from L), hold a press conference in Singapore on Feb. 25, 2014, after 12 Pacific Rim countries wrapped up a four-day ministerial meeting on the envisioned regional free trade arrangement.

Amari, Froman

Amari, Froman

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (L front), Japan's minister in charge of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations, holds talks with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman (R front) in Singapore on Feb. 24, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Crucial TPP ministerial meeting begins in Singapore

Crucial TPP ministerial meeting begins in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Akira Amari (L), Japan's minister in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman hold talks in Singapore on Feb. 22, 2014. The two are in Singapore to attend a four-day meeting of trade ministers from 12 countries to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.