Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 2

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, western Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

E

Sweden selects Fukuoka as base camp for 2020 Olympics

FUKUOKA, Japan - Swedish Olympic Committee President Stefan Lindeberg (C), Fukuoka Gov. Hiroshi Ogawa (2nd from L) and Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima (2nd from R) pose in Fukuoka on Oct. 8, 2014, after signing a basic accord on the committee's selection of the southwestern Japanese city for a base camp of the country's delegation to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

E

Sweden selects Fukuoka as base camp for 2020 Olympics

FUKUOKA, Japan - Swedish Olympic Committee President Stefan Lindeberg (C), Fukuoka Gov. Hiroshi Ogawa (2nd from L) and Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima (2nd from R) pose in Fukuoka on Oct. 8, 2014, after signing a basic accord on the committee's selection of the southwestern Japanese city for a base camp of the country's delegation to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo)