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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A wildfire continues to burn Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A wildfire continues to burn Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

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 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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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking news]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026. (Kyodo)

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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 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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RECAP: Protests Erupt Across U.S. After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis

Protests broke out in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States after a local resident, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a confrontation on Wednesday, January 7. In Minneapolis, the shooting sparked several days of demonstrations. On Friday, January 9, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown and gathered outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel believed to be hosting ICE agents, staging a noise protest and calling for federal agents to leave the city.

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn. (Kyodo)

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Mahsa/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Mahsa/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Mahsa/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

A vehicle burns during protests in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in late December over worsening economic conditions, then spread to universities and other cities, with slogans shifting from economic grievances to political and anti-government demands. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

A vehicle burns during protests in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. The nationwide protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in late December over worsening economic conditions, then spread to universities and other cities, with slogans shifting from economic grievances to political and anti-government demands. Photo by MAHSA /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests in Iran

Protests in Iran

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities, and included economic slogans, to political and anti-government ones. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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