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19 Meters Tall Giant Snowman - China

A drone photo shows workers building a giant snowman at the Qunli music park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2025. This year's giant snowman, 19 meters in height and made with some 3,000 cubic meters of snow, is one meter taller than that of last year. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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19 Meters Tall Giant Snowman - China

A drone photo shows workers building a giant snowman at the Qunli music park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2025. This year's giant snowman, 19 meters in height and made with some 3,000 cubic meters of snow, is one meter taller than that of last year. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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19 Meters Tall Giant Snowman - China

A drone photo shows workers building a giant snowman at the Qunli music park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2025. This year's giant snowman, 19 meters in height and made with some 3,000 cubic meters of snow, is one meter taller than that of last year. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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19 Meters Tall Giant Snowman - China

A drone photo shows visitors posing for photos with an unfinished giant snowman at the Qunli music park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2025. This year's giant snowman, 19 meters in height and made with some 3,000 cubic meters of snow, is one meter taller than that of last year. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2024, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve. (Kyodo)

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel Under Construction - China

This combo photo shows the exit of Tianshan Shengli tunnel under construction on May 19, 2020 (above, aerial drone photo), and on Dec. 25, 2024 (below, aerial drone photo), respectively, along the expressway linking Urumqi and Yuli County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli tunnel, world's longest expressway tunnel, will soon be drilled through. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel Under Construction - China

This combo photo shows the exit of Tianshan Shengli tunnel under construction on May 19, 2020 (above, aerial drone photo), and on Dec. 25, 2024 (below, aerial drone photo), respectively, along the expressway linking Urumqi and Yuli County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli tunnel, world's longest expressway tunnel, will soon be drilled through. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel Under Construction - China

This combo photo shows the exit of Tianshan Shengli tunnel under construction on May 19, 2020 (above, aerial drone photo), and on Dec. 25, 2024 (below, aerial drone photo), respectively, along the expressway linking Urumqi and Yuli County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli tunnel, world's longest expressway tunnel, will soon be drilled through. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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1st anniversary of Jan. 1 quake in central Japan

Combined photo shows rubble (top) covered with snow in Suzu in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 13, 2024, following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1, and the same site on Dec. 19, ahead of the disaster's first anniversary.

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1st anniversary of Jan. 1 quake in central Japan

Combined photo shows collapsed houses and rubble in Suzu in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 4, 2024 (top), following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1, and the same site on June 19 (middle) and Dec. 19, ahead of the disaster's first anniversary.

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1st anniversary of Jan. 1 quake in central Japan

Combined photo taken from a drone shows a toppled building (top) in Wajima in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 19, 2024, following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1, and the partially cleared site on Dec. 9, ahead of the disaster's first anniversary.

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1st anniversary of Jan. 1 quake in central Japan

Combined photo taken from a drone shows a morning market in Wajima in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 19, 2024 (L), shortly after a powerful earthquake and fire on Jan. 1, and the same site under demolition on Dec. 9, ahead of the disaster's first anniversary.

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Mexico: Dec 19 – Popocatépetl Volcano Continues Eruption

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano continued to erupt on Thursday, December 19. The Volcanic Traffic Light Alert remains at Yellow Phase 2.

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25th anniv. of Macao's handover to China

Photo taken in Macao shows some casinos on Dec. 19, 2024, the eve of the 25th anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's handover to Chinese rule.

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25th anniv. of Macao's handover to China

Photo taken in Macao shows a casino on Dec. 19, 2024, the eve of the 25th anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's handover to Chinese rule.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, after the BOJ kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 0.25 percent during a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Kyodo)

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GSDF Osprey bound for Chiba for repair

YONAGUNI, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force begins moving a V-22 Osprey aircraft out of Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Dec. 19, 2024, as it is to be repaired at the GSDF's base in Chiba Prefecture following an accident during a Japan-U.S. joint drill in the westernmost Japanese island in October. (Kyodo)

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Kitaguchi receives Athletics Award 2024

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi speaks during a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, after she won the Japan Association of Athletics Federations' Athletics Award 2024. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: New Baltimore Orioles pitcher Sugano

Screenshot shows Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano wearing a Baltimore Orioles baseball cap during an online press conference on Dec. 19, 2024, as he joined the American League club.

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and grandson Beau, walk on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

US President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden, walk on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and grandson Beau, walk on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

Marine One carrying US President Joe Biden lands on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and grandson Beau, walk on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bidens Return To The White House - Washington

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and grandson Beau, walk on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Biden plans to take action on land protections, clemency and artificial intelligence in the final weeks of his administration, according to a memo to allies, as he looks to codify his legacy before Donald Trump's inauguration. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: New Baltimore Orioles pitcher Sugano

Screenshot shows Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano holding a Baltimore Orioles baseball cap during an online press conference on Dec. 19, 2024, as he joined the American League club.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman sews tiger-head shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman shows tiger-head shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman sews tiger-head shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman packs tiger-head shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

Photo taken on Dec 19, 2024 shows tiger-head shoes in Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman shows tiger-head shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman arranges tigerhead shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman selects tigerhead shoes for a customer at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Handmade Tiger-head Shoes Export

A craftsman sews tiger-head shoes at Lizhuang village, Zhangxibao town, Yongnian district, Handan city, North China's Hebei province, Dec 19, 2024.

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US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow And Strong Winds To Parts Of Midwest

Winter storms moved into parts of the Midwest on Thursday, December 19, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and bitter cold.

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US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow And Strong Winds To Parts Of Midwest 2

Winter storms moved into parts of the Midwest on Thursday, December 19, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and bitter cold.

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Embroidery Products

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2024 - A worker makes embroidery products at a workshop of a textile enterprise in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Embroidery Products

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2024 - A worker makes embroidery products at a workshop of a textile enterprise in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Embroidery Products

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2024 - A worker makes embroidery products at a workshop of a textile enterprise in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Embroidery Products

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2024 - A worker makes embroidery products at a workshop of a textile enterprise in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Embroidery Products

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2024 - A worker makes embroidery products at a workshop of a textile enterprise in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Dec 19, 2024.

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Embroidery Products

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2024 - A worker makes embroidery products at a workshop of a textile enterprise in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Dec 19, 2024.