US: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Maili, Prompting Evacuation

A brush fire broke out on Sunday, July 6, near 87-253 Paakea Road in Maili. It burnt 95 acres and prompted an evacuation, which was lifted later. 2 homes were damaged by the flame with no injuries reported.

US: Sirens Blare in Downtown Minneapolis as Tornado-Threatening Storm Moves Through

A tornado-producing storm swept through parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15. Tornado sirens went off in areas around downtown Minneapolis as the storm moved through.

"Comfort women" were victims of sexual slavery

"Comfort women" were victims of sexual slavery

WASHINGTON, United States - Mike Mochizuki, an associate professor at George Washington University, says in an interview with Kyodo News that women who served in Japanese wartime military brothels can be viewed as victims of sexual slavery as they were recruited against their will.

George Washington Univ. professor Mochizuki

George Washington Univ. professor Mochizuki

TOKYO, Japan - George Washington University professor Mike Mochizuki, who has been studying ways to ease the burden of hosting U.S. military bases on Okinawa residents since 1995, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2013.

"Comfort women" were victims of sexual slavery

"Comfort women" were victims of sexual slavery

WASHINGTON, United States - Mike Mochizuki, an associate professor at George Washington University, says in an interview with Kyodo News that women who served in Japanese wartime military brothels can be viewed as victims of sexual slavery as they were recruited against their will. (Kyodo)