Ireland: Long Queues at Petrol Stations Across Country as Fuel Protests Continue

Fuel shortages spread across parts of Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as nationwide protests entered their third day, blocking access to key supply terminals including the country's only oil refinery. Long queues formed at filling stations across multiple regions, with some running out of petrol and diesel entirely. Some stations began limiting purchases as panic buying compounded the crisis triggered by rising fuel costs.

Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 3

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 2

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 7

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

Chinese activist Chen awarded human rights prize

Chinese activist Chen awarded human rights prize

WASHINGTON, United States - Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng (4th from R) attends a ceremony at which he was awarded the 2012 Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 29, 2013.

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (L) and Tom Lantos give a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 3. Lantos, who visited Pyongyang with Leach, said that North Korea recently told humanitarian aid organizations in the country to halt their activities by the end of the year.

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (fore) and Tom Lantos are about to leave Beijing airport on Aug. 30 for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues.

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Tom Lantos (L) and Jim Leach speak with journalists at Beijing airport on Aug. 30 prior to departure for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues.

U.S. lawmaker expects 6-way talks to resume in few months

U.S. lawmaker expects 6-way talks to resume in few months

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. House of Representatives member Tom Lantos, a Democrat from California, said Feb. 3 the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program are expected to resume within the next few months. Lantos visited N. Korea in January.

N. Korea wants better U.S. ties: Lantos

N. Korea wants better U.S. ties: Lantos

BEIJING, China - U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 11 of his just-ended trip to North Korea. He said North Korea wants to improve relations with the United States, but is not yet ready to return to the six-way talks on the country's nuclear programs.

The Last Days (1998)

The Last Days (1998)

Tom Lantos & Anette Lantos Characters: Himself (Holocaust survivor) & Film: The Last Days (1998) Director: James Moll 23 October 1998 Date: 23 October 1998

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

N. Korea told aid groups to halt operations by end of year

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (L) and Tom Lantos give a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 3. Lantos, who visited Pyongyang with Leach, said that North Korea recently told humanitarian aid organizations in the country to halt their activities by the end of the year. (Kyodo)

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Jim Leach (fore) and Tom Lantos are about to leave Beijing airport on Aug. 30 for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues. (Kyodo)

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

2 U.S. legislators head to N. Korea for informal talks

BEIJING, China - U.S. House of Representatives members Tom Lantos (L) and Jim Leach speak with journalists at Beijing airport on Aug. 30 prior to departure for North Korea for talks on what they described as a range of issues. (Kyodo)

U.S. lawmaker expects 6-way talks to resume in few months

U.S. lawmaker expects 6-way talks to resume in few months

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. House of Representatives member Tom Lantos, a Democrat from California, said Feb. 3 the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program are expected to resume within the next few months. Lantos visited N. Korea in January. (Kyodo)

N. Korea wants better U.S. ties: Lantos

N. Korea wants better U.S. ties: Lantos

BEIJING, China - U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 11 of his just-ended trip to North Korea. He said North Korea wants to improve relations with the United States, but is not yet ready to return to the six-way talks on the country's nuclear programs. (Kyodo)