France: Violent Storm Causes Major Flooding And Mudslides In Parts Of Haute-Savoie 2

A violent thunderstorm hit Collonges-sous-Salève and surrounding areas in Haute-Savoie, located on the Swiss border, on Sunday, June 9, causing major flooding and mudslides and shutting down parts of the A40 motorway.

France: Violent Storm Causes Major Flooding And Mudslides In Parts Of Haute-Savoie

A violent thunderstorm hit Collonges-sous-Salève and surrounding areas in Haute-Savoie, located on the Swiss border, on Sunday, June 9, causing major flooding and mudslides and shutting down parts of the A40 motorway.

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (From L) Japan's Yukiko Akaba, Yoshimi Ozaki and Remi Nakazato are seen in action around the 29-kilometer point during the women's marathon on Aug. 27, 2011, the opening day of the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea. Akaba finished fifth, the highest among the Japanese runners, in the race.

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Japan's Yukiko Akaba (3rd from L) and Remi Nakazato (4th from L) are seen in action around the 30-kilometer point during the women's marathon on Aug. 27, 2011, the opening day of the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea. Akaba finished fifth, the highest among the Japanese runners, in the race.

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - Japan's Yukiko Akaba (3rd from L) and Remi Nakazato (4th from L) are seen in action around the 30-kilometer point during the women's marathon on Aug. 27, 2011, the opening day of the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea. Akaba finished fifth, the highest among the Japanese runners, in the race. (Kyodo)

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

Akaba finishes 5th in marathon at worlds

DAEGU, South Korea - (From L) Japan's Yukiko Akaba, Yoshimi Ozaki and Remi Nakazato are seen in action around the 29-kilometer point during the women's marathon on Aug. 27, 2011, the opening day of the world athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea. Akaba finished fifth, the highest among the Japanese runners, in the race. (Kyodo)