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Rally to seek return of Japanese abductees

Rally to seek return of Japanese abductees

Former Japanese abductee Yasushi Chimura speaks during a rally held in Fukui, central Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, for the return to Japan of other Japanese abducted by North Korea. Chimura, 70, abducted in 1978, is one of the five Japanese abducted by North Korea who returned home in 2002.

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UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Wen Xinnian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president's special envoy to China, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on December 13, 2025. Photo by Wen Xinnian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

UAE-China Meeting - Abu Dhabi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president's special envoy to China, in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on December 13, 2025. Photo by Wen Xinnian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowy Landscapes - China

Snowy Landscapes - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows the snow scenery of the Wangwu Mountain scenic spot in Jiyuan, central China's Henan Province. (Photo by Duan Erping/Xinhua) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows a snow scenery in the central part of Beijing, capital of China. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Chen Yehua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evidence From Russia On Japanese Unit 731 - China

Evidence From Russia On Japanese Unit 731 - China

This undated photo shows some Russian-provided archive copies related to the infamous Unit 731, a Japanese germ-warfare unit that operated during World War II. China has received a batch of Russian-provided evidence related to the infamous Unit 731, China's Central Archives said on Saturday. The archive copies from Russia include trial records of Unit 731 members, investigation reports on the unit's crimes, and internal official correspondence of Soviet authorities, covering the period running from May 11, 1939 to Dec. 25, 1950. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evidence From Russia On Japanese Unit 731 - China

Evidence From Russia On Japanese Unit 731 - China

This undated photo shows some Russian-provided archive copies related to the infamous Unit 731, a Japanese germ-warfare unit that operated during World War II. China has received a batch of Russian-provided evidence related to the infamous Unit 731, China's Central Archives said on Saturday. The archive copies from Russia include trial records of Unit 731 members, investigation reports on the unit's crimes, and internal official correspondence of Soviet authorities, covering the period running from May 11, 1939 to Dec. 25, 1950. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffee in Times Square - NYC

Central Perk Coffeehouse from the famous TV series "Friends" is now open in Times Square, NY, USA, on December 12, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

A visitor learns about a humanoid robot at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People view exhibits at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People view an exhibit at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People learn about a ducted-fan drone at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People learn about self-propelled welding robots at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

A visitor learns about a smart mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 4

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York 2

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

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Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

France's Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez (4th L) listens to General Director of the Police Nationale in Yvelines Olivier Dimpre (3rd L) next to Prosecutor of Versailles Jean-David Cavaille (5th L) at the BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) room of the central Police Station in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

This photograph shows a logo of France's Division De Lutte Contre Criminalite Financiere (DCPJ), Division for the Fight Against Financial Crime, of Versaille at the central Police Station in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

France's Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez (C) listens to General Director of the Police Nationale in Yvelines Olivier Dimpre (L) and Prosecutor of Versailles Jean-David Cavaille (R) at the BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) room of the central Police Station in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

France's Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez (C) listens to General Director of the Police Nationale in Yvelines Olivier Dimpre (L) and Prosecutor of Versailles Jean-David Cavaille (R) at the BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) room of the central Police Station in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

This photograph shows a logo of France's Office Anti-Stupefiants (Anti-Narcotics Office) at the central Police Station in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

France's Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez (L) flanked by Prosecutor of Versailles Jean-David Cavaille (R) visits the BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) room of the central Police Station in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 3

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 2

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Michigan

A winter storm swept through west-central and central Michigan from Tuesday, December 9 into Wednesday, December 10, dropping 2–6 inches of snow.

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Toyota releases new sports car

SUSONO, Japan, Dec. 5 Kyodo - Video taken on Dec. 5, 2025, shows Toyota Motor Corp.'s new GR GT sports car unveiled at an experimental community called "Woven City" in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. (Kyodo)

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Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Firefighters work at the site of a fire that hits the Terra Drone office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. A total of 22 people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out at the Terra Drone office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, local authorities said. Photo by Zulkarnain/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Firefighters work at the site of a fire that hits the Terra Drone office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. A total of 22 people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out at the Terra Drone office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, local authorities said. Photo by Zulkarnain/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Firefighters work at the site of a fire that hits the Terra Drone office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. A total of 22 people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out at the Terra Drone office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, local authorities said. Photo by Zulkarnain/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Firefighters work at the site of a fire that hits the Terra Drone office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. A total of 22 people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out at the Terra Drone office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, local authorities said. Photo by Zulkarnain/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Deadly Fire in Jakarta - Indonesia

Firefighters work at the site of a fire that hits the Terra Drone office building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 9, 2025. A total of 22 people were confirmed dead after a fire broke out at the Terra Drone office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, local authorities said. Photo by Zulkarnain/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with the leaders of France and Germany, in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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