Cyclone Chido Batters Mayotte, Leaving Significant Damage 5

Cyclone Chido pummeled Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, on Saturday, December 14, causing widespread destruction. At least 22 deaths and over 1,300 injuries have been reported, but the death toll could rise to several hundred, according to reports.

IRAN-BANDAR ABBAS-CHINA-CONSULATE GENERAL-OPENING

IRAN-BANDAR ABBAS-CHINA-CONSULATE GENERAL-OPENING

(221221) -- BANDAR ABBAS, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua (1st R) and Deputy Governor of Hormuzgan province Adel Shahrzad (2nd R) attend a ceremony with others to open China's Consulate General in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Dec. 21, 2022. China's Consulate General in Bandar Abbas was officially opened on Wednesday in the capital of Hormuzgan Province on the southern coast of Iran, marking the establishment of China's first consulate general in Iran. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

(6)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

(6)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Bahrain's Adel Abbas (L) starts dashing in joy after scoring a loose ball in the 71st minute as Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (C) covers his face in the final round of their Asian zone qualifier for the Athens Olympics at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Japan's hopes of qualifying for the Olympics suffered an unexpected setback.

(6)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

(6)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Bahrain's Adel Abbas (L) starts dashing in joy after scoring a loose ball in the 71st minute as Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (C) covers his face in the final round of their Asian zone qualifier for the Athens Olympics at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Japan's hopes of qualifying for the Olympics suffered an unexpected setback. (Kyodo)