US: Ex-Typhoon Halong Wreaks Havoc in Alaska, Hundreds Evacuated

Remnants of Typhoon Halong caused catastrophic flooding in western Alaska, destroying homes in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, killing one person, and displacing over 1,400 residents. Mass evacuations began Wednesday, October 15, as hundreds were airlifted to Anchorage for shelter.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 4

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

Philippines: Tropical Storm Trami Makes Landfall In Northeast With Heavy Rain And Strong Winds 3

Tropical Storm Trami slammed into the northeastern coast of the Philippines on Thursday, October 24, causing widespread flooding and landslides. The storm has claimed at least 26 lives and forced 150,000 people to evacuate their homes.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 2

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Foreign couple building theater on Japan mountain

Foreign couple building theater on Japan mountain

NAGOYA, Japan - U.S. ceramic artist Steven Ward (R) and his Chilean wife Ximena Elgueda are building an open-air theater on a mountain in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, as seen in this file photo taken in November 2014. The project, launched 14 years ago, has drawn a total of 2,000 volunteer workers.

Tokyo Int'l Film Festival opens with Spielberg, big stars

Tokyo Int'l Film Festival opens with Spielberg, big stars

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. film director Steven Spielberg (L), Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (C), and U.S. actor Tom Cruise appear on a stage at an opening ceremony of the 15th Tokyo International Film Festival at the Bunkamura arts center in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 26. The 10-day event, Asia's largest international film festival, features 121 films from around the world.

1941 (1979)

1941 (1979)

Lorraine Gary, Ned Beatty & Dan Aykroyd Characters: Joan Douglas,Ward Douglas & Sgt. Frank Tree Film: 1941 (USA 1979) Director: Steven Spielberg 13 December 1979 Date: 13 December 1979

Foreign couple building theater on Japan mountain

Foreign couple building theater on Japan mountain

NAGOYA, Japan - U.S. ceramic artist Steven Ward (R) and his Chilean wife Ximena Elgueda are building an open-air theater on a mountain in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, as seen in this file photo taken in November 2014. The project, launched 14 years ago, has drawn a total of 2,000 volunteer workers. (Kyodo)

Tokyo Int'l Film Festival opens with Spielberg, big stars

Tokyo Int'l Film Festival opens with Spielberg, big stars

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. film director Steven Spielberg (L), Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (C), and U.S. actor Tom Cruise appear on a stage at an opening ceremony of the 15th Tokyo International Film Festival at the Bunkamura arts center in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 26. The 10-day event, Asia's largest international film festival, features 121 films from around the world.(Kyodo)