France: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris 2

During the Israel Philharmonic’s concert at the Philharmonie de Paris in Thursday, November 6, pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the performance multiple times with shouting, flares, and sounding alarm, leading to several detentions by police.

France: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris

During the Israel Philharmonic’s concert at the Philharmonie de Paris in Thursday, November 6, pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the performance multiple times with shouting, flares, and sounding alarm, leading to several detentions by police.

US: Winnemucca Mountain Wildfire Burns 2,000 Acres in Nevada 3

The Winnemucca Mountain Wildfire broke out in northern Nevada on Sunday, June 15, burning 2,000 acres as of Monday morning.

US: Winnemucca Mountain Wildfire Burns 2,000 Acres in Nevada 2

The Winnemucca Mountain Wildfire broke out in northern Nevada on Sunday, June 15, burning 2,000 acres as of Monday morning.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Hits Central New York, Weather Warnings Issued

Lake-effect snow affected central New York on Sunday, January 26. The National Weather Service issued Lake Effect Snow Warnings for the region, forecasting several inches of snow along with breezy winds.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation In Conyers, Georgia 2

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia Sunday morning, September 29, sending a huge plume of smoke in the air. The fire prompted orders for nearby residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place.

Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 9

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday. This video shows a big tree that has fell at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas due to strong winds.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 3

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 4

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 2

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

FIBA exec Baumann hopes to complete JBA reform by June

FIBA exec Baumann hopes to complete JBA reform by June

TOKYO, Japan - Patrick Baumann (L), secretary general of the International Basketball Federation, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2014. Bauman said he hopes to complete the job of reforming the Japan Basketball Association by June.

FIBA chief calls for JBA's reform by June

FIBA chief calls for JBA's reform by June

TOKYO, Japan - Patrick Baumann, secretary general of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2014, expressing his hope that the Japan Basketball Association will complete its reform by June to pave the way for unifying the country's basketball community split into two leagues.

FIBA official meets Japan sports minister on JBA reform

FIBA official meets Japan sports minister on JBA reform

TOKYO, Japan - Patrick Baumann (L), secretary general of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), meets with sports minister Hakubun Shimomura at the latter's office in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2014, to discuss proposed reform of Japan's basketball community. The two agreed to have sports ministry officials join a task force as observers to help lift a FIBA ban on the Japan Basketball Association's international competitions imposed for the JBA's failure to unify the domestic basketball world split into two leagues.

FIBA exec Baumann in Japan

FIBA exec Baumann in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Patrick Baumann (L), secretary general of the International Basketball Federation, poses for photos with Hakubun Shimomura, minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology, at the ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2014.

Basketball federation executives pose ahead of board meeting

Basketball federation executives pose ahead of board meeting

Masaaki Okawa (2nd from L), executive director of the Japan Basketball Association, poses with Patrick Baumann (R), secretary general of the International Basketball Federation or FIBA, and other officials ahead of FIBA's executive board meeting in Mies, Switzerland, on June 19, 2015. The board decided at the meeting to allow Japan to participate in Olympic-qualifying events for next year's Rio de Janeiro Games. Japan had been suspended from international competitions due to its split basketball community. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

FIBA exec Baumann hopes to complete JBA reform by June

FIBA exec Baumann hopes to complete JBA reform by June

TOKYO, Japan - Patrick Baumann (L), secretary general of the International Basketball Federation, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2014. Bauman said he hopes to complete the job of reforming the Japan Basketball Association by June. (Kyodo)

FIBA chief calls for JBA's reform by June

FIBA chief calls for JBA's reform by June

TOKYO, Japan - Patrick Baumann, secretary general of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2014, expressing his hope that the Japan Basketball Association will complete its reform by June to pave the way for unifying the country's basketball community split into two leagues. (Kyodo)

FIBA head and IOC member Baumann dies

FIBA head and IOC member Baumann dies

Photo taken in December 2014 shows Patrick Baumann, secretary general of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and a member of the International Olympic Committee. FIBA announced Oct. 14, 2018, Baumann has died earlier in the month at age 51 after suffering a heart attack in Buenos Aires during the Summer Youth Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

IOC Evaluation Commission inspects LA for 2024 Games

IOC Evaluation Commission inspects LA for 2024 Games

Patrick Baumann, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission, holds a press conference in Santa Monica, California, on May 11, 2017, after inspecting facilities in Los Angeles, which aims to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

IOC Evaluation Commission visits Los Angeles

IOC Evaluation Commission visits Los Angeles

Members of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission attend a meeting in Los Angeles on May 10, 2017, on the first day of their three-day visit to the city to inspect sites for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The group headed by Patrick Baumann will visit Paris on May 14 to evaluate the two bids for the Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

IOC Evaluation Commission visits Los Angeles

IOC Evaluation Commission visits Los Angeles

Patrick Baumann, chair of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission, speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles on May 10, 2017, after the end of the first-day of a three-day visit to the city to inspect sites for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team headed by Baumann will visit Paris on May 14 to evaluate the two bids for the Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo