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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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US: Snow Squalls Prompt Alerts in Northern New Jersey

Snow alerts were issued Sunday, January 11, for six counties in northern New Jersey as snow squalls and strong winds threatened to reduce visibility and create hazardous road conditions through the evening.

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China: Mother Cat Rescues Kitten From High Stone Wall

On May 17, 2025, in Zhejiang Province in eastern China, a video captured a tense rescue as a frightened kitten clung to vines on a high stone wall. Struggling to hold on, the kitten dangled precariously while its mother paced anxiously along the edge above. After searching in vain for a safe way down, the mother cat finally summoned her courage and jumped to the ground below. Moments later, the kitten lost its grip and slipped from the vines, landing safely beside her. Relieved, the mother gently picked up the kitten in her mouth and, using footholds and vines, carefully climbed back up the stone wall. The dramatic moment ended on a reassuring note as the pair reached safety together.

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French Cup - PSG v Paris FC

Paris FC's French midfielder #17 Ilan Kebbal, Paris FC's Brazilian defender #06 Otavio and Paris FC's French defender #04 Timothee Kolodziejczak celebrate next to Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #19 Ousmane Dembele after winning their French Cup round of 32 football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Cup - PSG v Paris FC

Paris FC's French midfielder #17 Ilan Kebbal, Paris FC's Brazilian defender #06 Otavio and Paris FC's French defender #04 Timothee Kolodziejczak celebrate next to Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #19 Ousmane Dembele after winning their French Cup round of 32 football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Cup - PSG v Paris FC

Paris FC's French midfielder #17 Ilan Kebbal, Paris FC's Brazilian defender #06 Otavio and Paris FC's French defender #04 Timothee Kolodziejczak celebrate next to Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #19 Ousmane Dembele after winning their French Cup round of 32 football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Cup - PSG v Paris FC

Paris FC's French midfielder #17 Ilan Kebbal, Paris FC's Brazilian defender #06 Otavio and Paris FC's French defender #04 Timothee Kolodziejczak celebrate next to Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #19 Ousmane Dembele after winning their French Cup round of 32 football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Algeria v Nigeria

Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi (4), Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi (6), Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi (17), Algeria defender Rafik Belghali (25) during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco on January 10, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAN - Algeria v Nigeria

Algeria midfielder Farès Chaïbi (17), Algeria defender Rayan Aït-Nouri (15) during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco on January 10, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Protester Replaces Iranian Flag With Pre-Revolution Flag at Iranian Embassy in London

Protester replaced Iranian flag with pre-revolution flag at Embassy in London twice in a row. Videos posted on social media show a man climbing onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy, removing the official flag, and replacing the pre-1979 revolution flag featuring the lion and sun. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers responded to the scene and made two arrests on Saturday, January 10. This is the second replacement on Sunday, January 11.

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Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a lantern from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

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Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

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Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

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Pongal Festival - Singapore

A craftsman demonstrates pottery making for Pongal Festival activities during a media preview of the Pongal Festival celebration held in Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre on Jan. 9, 2026. Pongal Festival is a tradition celebrated in south India. This year's festival is held from Jan. 14 to 17. Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of Pongal Festival activities on the two weekends on Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Pongal Festival - Singapore

People paint on traditional clay pots used for Pongal Festival activities during a media preview of the Pongal Festival celebration held in Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre on Jan. 9, 2026. Pongal Festival is a tradition celebrated in south India. This year's festival is held from Jan. 14 to 17. Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of Pongal Festival activities on the two weekends on Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Pongal Festival - Singapore

Performers dance during the media preview of the Pongal Festival celebration held in Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre on Jan. 9, 2026. Pongal Festival is a tradition celebrated in south India. This year's festival is held from Jan. 14 to 17. Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of Pongal Festival activities on the two weekends on Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Pongal Festival - Singapore

A woman shows a traditional clay pot used for Pongal Festival activities during a media preview of the Pongal Festival celebration held in Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre on Jan. 9, 2026. Pongal Festival is a tradition celebrated in south India. This year's festival is held from Jan. 14 to 17. Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of Pongal Festival activities on the two weekends on Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

An illumination reading "Kobe 1. 17" is observed on Mt. Dotoku in Kobe on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the western Japan city and its vicinity in 1995, killing more than 6,400 people.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

An illumination reading "Kobe 1. 17" is observed on Mt. Dotoku in Kobe on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the western Japan city and its vicinity in 1995, killing more than 6,400 people.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

An illumination reading "Kobe 1. 17" is observed on Mt. Dotoku in Kobe on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the western Japan city and its vicinity in 1995, killing more than 6,400 people.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

An illumination reading "Kobe 1. 17" is observed on Mt. Dotoku in Kobe on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the western Japan city and its vicinity in 1995, killing more than 6,400 people.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

An illumination reading "Kobe 1. 17" is observed on Mt. Dotoku in Kobe on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the western Japan city and its vicinity in 1995, killing more than 6,400 people.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

DR Congo midfielder Edo Kayembe (25) and Algeria midfielder Farès Chaïbi (17) during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - Algeria v Democratic Republic of Congo. A tense Round of 16 clash between Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 at Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. The knockout tie brings top African talents together in pursuit of continental glory in front of passionate fans. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza (22), Algeria midfielder Farès Chaïbi (17) 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Algeria defeats the Democratic Republic of Congo and qualifies for the quarterfinals thanks to a goal scored by Adel Boulbina, wearing number 27, in the 127th minute of play at Hassan II Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on January 6, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza (22), Algeria midfielder Farès Chaïbi (17), Algeria midfielder Hicham Boudaoui (14) 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Algeria defeats the Democratic Republic of Congo and qualifies for the quarterfinals thanks to a goal scored by Adel Boulbina, wearing number 27, in the 127th minute of play at Hassan II Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on January 6, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAF - Algeria v Congo

Algeria midfielder Ibrahim Maza (22), Algeria midfielder Farès Chaïbi (17) 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Algeria defeats the Democratic Republic of Congo and qualifies for the quarterfinals thanks to a goal scored by Adel Boulbina, wearing number 27, in the 127th minute of play at Hassan II Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on January 6, 2026. Photo by Hamza Bouhara/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 4

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 3

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 3

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

Afghan girls practice wushu during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

Afghan girls practice wushu during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

Afghan girls practice wushu during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

An Afghan girl performs a wushu move during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghan Girls Practice Wushu in Herat - Afghanistan

Afghan girls practice wushu during a training session at a local sports club in Herat, Afghanistan on July 17, 2012. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File photo of Nicolas Maduro with Pope Francis in 2013 - Vatican

File photo - Pope Francis meets with the President of Venezuela SE Mr. Nicolas MADURO during a private audience at the Vatican. Rome, Italy. June 17, 2013. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File photo of Nicolas Maduro with Pope Francis in 2013 - Vatican

File photo - Pope Francis meets with the President of Venezuela SE Mr. Nicolas MADURO during a private audience at the Vatican. Rome, Italy. June 17, 2013. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent. (Kyodo)