Philippines: Waterspout Spotted off Guimaras Island in Western Visayas

A waterspout was spotted off Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines on Sunday, June 21.

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Eruption Spewing Ash Over Albay

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on Saturday, May 2, sending massive ashfall across villages in Albay province, affecting nearly 200,000 people, prompting thousands to evacuate.

Lebanon: Smoke Rises Over South Beirut After Reported Israeli Strikes

Smoke rises from south of Beirut, Lebanon, following reported Israeli strikes on Wednesday, March 11. The footage was filmed from Mount Lebanon.

US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 3

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert 2

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

Indonesia: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts on Consecutive Days, Reaching Highest Alert

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Flores, Indonesia, erupted on Friday evening, August 1, ejecting ash up to 18 km (11 miles) above sea level. The volcano then erupted for a second straight day on Saturday, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 10 km (6.3miles) into the sky. The aviation threat level has been raised to its highest.

US: 3-Alarm Fire Erupts at Dolphin Village’s CVS Pharmacy in St. Pete Beach, FL

A three-alarm fire erupted at the CVS Pharmacy store at the Dolphin Village shopping center in St. Pete Beach, Florida around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. The flame spread quickly, forcing evacuations of the nearby stores. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

US: Bear Fire Spreads Rapidly In Tahoe National Forest On Labor Day 2

Bear Fire started in the Tahoe National Forest on Labor Day, September 2, prompting evacuation orders. The fire spread rapidly and burned more than 2,000 acres on Tuesday amid windy, hot, and dry conditions.

Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. This is a developing story.

Noel Paul Stookey performs 'Song for Megumi' at PM's official residence

Noel Paul Stookey performs 'Song for Megumi' at PM's official residence

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. folk singer Noel Paul Stookey performs ''Song for Megumi'' at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo on Feb. 20 for an audience that includes (from C to R) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Shigeru Yokota and his wife Sakie, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13. Stookey says he wrote the song to help raise people's awareness of the abduction issue.

American singer sings 'Megumi' at Tokyo concert

American singer sings 'Megumi' at Tokyo concert

TOKYO, Japan - American folk singer Paul Stookey, a member of the legendary group Peter, Paul & Mary, sings ''Song for Megumi,'' a song dedicated to abductee Megumi Yokota, on Feb. 18 at a concert in Tokyo to an audience of about 80.

Noel Paul Stookey performs 'Song for Megumi' at PM's official re

Noel Paul Stookey performs 'Song for Megumi' at PM's official re

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. folk singer Noel Paul Stookey performs ''Song for Megumi'' at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo on Feb. 20 for an audience that includes (from C to R) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Shigeru Yokota and his wife Sakie, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13. Stookey says he wrote the song to help raise people's awareness of the abduction issue. (Kyodo)

American singer sings 'Megumi' at Tokyo concert

American singer sings 'Megumi' at Tokyo concert

TOKYO, Japan - American folk singer Paul Stookey, a member of the legendary group Peter, Paul & Mary, sings ''Song for Megumi,'' a song dedicated to abductee Megumi Yokota, on Feb. 18 at a concert in Tokyo to an audience of about 80. (Kyodo)

Stookey's song for abductee Yokota to be released Feb. 21

Stookey's song for abductee Yokota to be released Feb. 21

TOKYO, Japan - American singer Paul Stookey, a member of the legendary folk-singing group Peter, Paul & Mary, has produced a song dedicated to abductee Megumi Yokota and the CD will be released in Japan on Feb. 21. (Kyodo)