Australia: Massive Fire Erupts in Burpengary, Public Safety Preservation Act Issued

A massive fire broke out at a structure in Burpengary on Wednesday evening, June 11, prompting a Public Safety Preservation Act declaration. Residents were advised to close windows, and motorists were warned to drive with caution.

US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

Honda launches minivan plant in U.S.

Honda launches minivan plant in U.S.

LINCOLN, United States - Honda Motor Co. president, Hiroyuki Yoshino, addresses an opening ceremony in Lincoln, Alabama, on Dec. 4 for company's fourth auto plant in North America.

China's leader Li Ruihuan visits Toyota's factory

China's leader Li Ruihuan visits Toyota's factory

FUKUOKA, Japan - Li Ruihuan (C), the fourth-highest ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party, listens to an explanation about an auto assembly line at Toyota Motor Corp.'s plant in Miyata, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 13. Li, chairman of the People's Political Consultative Conference, arrived in Japan on Dec. 8 and will stay until Dec. 16.

Honda launches minivan plant in U.S.

Honda launches minivan plant in U.S.

LINCOLN, United States - Honda Motor Co. president, Hiroyuki Yoshino, addresses an opening ceremony in Lincoln, Alabama, on Dec. 4 for company's fourth auto plant in North America.

China's leader Li Ruihuan visits Toyota's factory

China's leader Li Ruihuan visits Toyota's factory

FUKUOKA, Japan - Li Ruihuan (C), the fourth-highest ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party, listens to an explanation about an auto assembly line at Toyota Motor Corp.'s plant in Miyata, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 13. Li, chairman of the People's Political Consultative Conference, arrived in Japan on Dec. 8 and will stay until Dec. 16.