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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan, June 24 Kyodo - Video shows flowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians. (Kyodo)

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows paper cranes at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows a paper crane and sunflowers at the "cornerstone of peace" monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The monument bears the names of all people who perished in the battle including civilians.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japanese Imperial family in Okinawa

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far L) and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Flowers and paper cranes are seen placed at the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo shows flowers placed in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo taken on June 22, 2024, shows flowers placed in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on the eve of the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Photo taken on June 22, 2024, shows flowers placed in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on the eve of the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A woman prays on June 22, 2024, in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on the eve of the 79th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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RWANDA-KIGALI-REPUBLIC OF CONGO-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230722) -- KIGALI, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso (L) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame observe the national anthems of both countries at the Kigali International airport in Kigali, Rwanda, July 21, 2023. Sassou Nguesso, who was on a two-day state visit to Rwanda, Friday called on African countries to maintain peace on the continent in the face of conflicts in some parts of the continent, saying it's the cornerstone of development. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-REPUBLIC OF CONGO-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230722) -- KIGALI, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso (L) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inspect the guard of honor at the Kigali International airport in Kigali, Rwanda, July 21, 2023. Sassou Nguesso, who was on a two-day state visit to Rwanda, Friday called on African countries to maintain peace on the continent in the face of conflicts in some parts of the continent, saying it's the cornerstone of development. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

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78th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A man prays in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2023, on the 78th anniversary of the end of a major World War II ground battle between Japanese and U.S. troops.

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78th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People pray in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2023, on the 78th anniversary of the end of a major World War II ground battle between Japanese and U.S. troops.

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78th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People pray in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2023, on the 78th anniversary of the end of a major World War II ground battle between Japanese and U.S. troops.

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78th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A man wipes away tears in front of the Cornerstone of Peace monument, on which the names of those who lost their lives in the Battle of Okinawa are inscribed, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2023, on the 78th anniversary of the end of a major World War II ground battle between Japanese and U.S. troops.

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Okinawa commemorates victims of 1945 Battle of Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan - Bereaved families of those who died during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa pray for the victims in front of the Cornerstone of Peace memorial in Itoman, Japan, on June 23, 2014. Some 200,000 people died in the Battle of Okinawa, which started March 26, 1945, and ended on June 23 that year.

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Okinawa commemorates victims of 1945 Battle of Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan - A woman wipes her tears in front of the Cornerstone of Peace memorial in Itoman, Japan, on June 23, 2014, to mark the anniversary of the end of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa. Some 200,000 people died in the Battle of Okinawa which started March 26, 1945, and ended on June 23 that year.

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Families pray for Battle of Okinawa victims

ITOMAN, Japan - Families of the victims of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II pray in front of the Cornerstone of Peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 22, 2014, the eve of the 69th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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Battle of Okinawa commemorated

NAHA, Japan - A woman with a child prays at the Cornerstone of Peace monument in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23, 2012. Okinawa marked the 67th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa, a World War II ground battle in which a quarter of Okinawa's population died.

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Noda's 1st trip to Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) visits the Cornerstone of Peace monument, black granite tablets inscribed with the names of the victims of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 26, 2012. Noda made his first visit to the prefecture as head of the government the same day in a bid to persuade Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima during a meeting the following day to accept a long-stalled plan for the relocation of a key U.S. base within the southern island prefecture.

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Okinawa marks 66th anniversary of WWII battle's end

ITOMAN, Japan - People search the names of the deceased on the Cornerstone of Peace monument, black granite tablets inscribed with the names of the victims of the Battle of Okinawa, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23, 2011. Okinawa Prefecture on the day marked the 66th anniversary of the end of the World War II battle that killed more than 200,000 people.

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Okinawa marks 65th anniversary of WWII battle

ITOMAN, Japan - Women in traditional Korean costume pray for South Koreans killed in the Battle of Okinawa in front of the Cornerstone of Peace at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23, 2010, the 65th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa that killed over 200,000 Japanese soldiers and civilians in the closing days of World War II.

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U.S. envoy visits Okinawa peace park

NAHA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (R) looks at the Cornerstone of Peace, a row of granite walls inscribed with the names of victims of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa, in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 30, 2009. Roos visited the southernmost prefecture, the only inhabited area of Japan where ground battles took place during World War II, for the first time since assuming his post in August.

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U.S. envoy visits Okinawa peace park

NAHA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (C) lays flowers at the Cornerstone of Peace in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 30, 2009. Roos visited the southernmost prefecture, the only inhabited area of Japan where ground battles took place during World War II, for the first time since assuming his post in August.

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Dalai Lama attends memorial service for war dead in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (2nd from L) visits the Cornerstone of Peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 5, 2009, before attending a memorial service. The names of about 240,000 war dead in the Battle of Okinawa during the closing days of World War II are inscribed on the cornerstone.

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Okinawa marks 64th anniversary of WWII battle

ITOMAN, Japan - Women in traditional Korean costume pray for the South Koreans killed in the Battle of Okinawa in front of the Cornerstone of Peace at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, June 23, the 64th anniversary of the end of the World War II battle in which more than 200,000 people died.

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Okinawa marks 64th anniversary of WWII battle

ITOMAN, Japan - Local people pray for those killed in the Battle of Okinawa in front of the Cornerstone of Peace at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, June 23, the 64th anniversary of the end of the World War II battle in which more than 200,000 people died.

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Koreans pray at 62nd anniversary of Battle of Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan - A group of South Koreans pray at the Cornerstone of Peace in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa on June 23 in memory of relatives who perished during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. A memorial service was held at the Peace Memorial Park on June 23 to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa in which more than 200,000 people were killed.

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War dead remembered on 62nd anniversary of Battle of Okinawa

ITOMAN, Japan - A woman points to the name of a relative carved on a black granite tablet in the Cornerstone of Peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa on June 23. A memorial service was held at the Peace Memorial Park to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa in which more than 200,000 people were killed.

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(1)Okinawa marks 59th anniversary of end of battle in WWII

ITOMAN, Japan - Relatives of South Koreans who were killed in the Battle of Okinawa in the closing stages of World War II pray in front of the Cornerstone of Peace in the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa, on June 23, the 59th anniversary of the end of the battle. The names of 239,092 war victims, mostly civilians, are inscribed on the stones.

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(2)58th anniversary of end of Battle of Okinawa marked

ITOMAN, Japan - A South Korean man prays for people who died in the Battle of Okinawa at the Cornerstone of Peace in Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on southern Okiawa Island on June 23.

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(1)58th anniversary of end of Battle of Okinawa marked

ITOMAN, Japan - Bereaved families of people who died in the Battle of Okinawa, one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific theater during World War II, pray at the Cornerstone of Peace at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman on southern Okinawa Island on June 23, marking the 58th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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(4)Okinawa marks 57th anniversary of end of local battle

ITOMAN, Japan - Relatives of South Korean victims of the battle of Okinawa walk in front of the Cornerstone of Peace at Peace Memorial Park in the city of Itoman, southern Okinawa Island, on June 23 on their way to a memorial service for the victims. The names of 309 South Koreans are inscribed on the cornerstone.