Johannesburg Building Fire Photos: Scenes From a Deadly Blaze The blaze struck an abandoned building that had become a crowded squatter camp. The authorities were investigating the cause.
Japan Has Millions of Empty Houses. Want to Buy One for $25,000? With a shrinking population and more than 10 million abandoned properties, the country is straining to match houses with curious buyers.
Detroit Reclaims Halloween, a Holiday Once Marred by Fire After decades of Devil’s Night fear and arson, Halloween in Detroit is again a celebration, and a sign of a changing city.