UK: Major Fire Erupts at Recycling Warehouse in Rushden

A major fire broke out at a recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire, on Friday, May 23. Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area and stay indoors with windows closed.

Imperial couple enjoys tram ride in Tochigi, eastern Japan

Imperial couple enjoys tram ride in Tochigi, eastern Japan

NIKKO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko enjoy a view from a tram during their private tour of the Watarase valley, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 22, 2014.

Imperial couple enjoys tram ride in Tochigi, eastern Japan

Imperial couple enjoys tram ride in Tochigi, eastern Japan

NIKKO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (3rd from L) and Empress Michiko (4th from L) walk down the platform of Tsudo Station to ride a tram during their private tour of the Watarase valley, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 22, 2014.

Carp streamers fly with cherry blossoms

Carp streamers fly with cherry blossoms

Some 100 carp streamers, koinobori in Japanese, swim beautifully in the air over a river at Watarase valley, Gunma Prefecture, on April 8 amid cherry blossoms that are almost in full bloom. Based on an ancient Chinese legend about a carp that swam upstream and became a dragon, carp have long been a symbol of success in Japan.

Carp streamers fly with cherry blossoms

Carp streamers fly with cherry blossoms

Some 100 carp streamers, koinobori in Japanese, swim beautifully in the air over a river at Watarase valley, Gunma Prefecture, on April 8 amid cherry blossoms that are almost in full bloom. Based on an ancient Chinese legend about a carp that swam upstream and became a dragon, carp have long been a symbol of success in Japan.