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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito (C, L) and former Empress Michiko (C, R) arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

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US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

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Site of random stabbing attack in Japan

Flowers are offered at an altar set up in front of JR Nagano Station in Nagano, central Japan on Jan. 24, 2025, following a random stabbing incident near the station on Jan. 22. One man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, in which the attacker fled the scene and remains at large.

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Site of random stabbing attack in Japan

Flowers are offered at an altar set up in front of JR Nagano Station in Nagano, central Japan, as a police officer stands guard on Jan. 24, 2025, following a random stabbing incident near the station on Jan. 22. One man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, in which the attacker fled the scene and remains at large.

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Site of random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers stand guard near JR Nagano Station in Nagano, central Japan on Jan. 24, 2025, after a random stabbing incident near the station on Jan. 22 as the attacker remains at large. One man was killed and two others were injured in the incident.

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Site of random stabbing attack in Japan

Flowers are offered at an altar set up in front of JR Nagano Station in Nagano, central Japan on Jan. 24, 2025, following a random stabbing incident near the station on Jan. 22. One man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, in which the attacker fled the scene and remains at large.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers investigate on Jan. 22, 2025, the site of an apparent random stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the day near JR Nagano Station in the central Japan city of Nagano. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers investigate on Jan. 22, 2025, the site of an apparent random stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the day near JR Nagano Station in the central Japan city of Nagano. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers investigate on Jan. 22, 2025, the site of an apparent random stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the day near JR Nagano Station in the central Japan city of Nagano. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers stand guard near JR Nagano Station in Nagano, central Japan early in the morning on Jan. 23, 2025, after an apparent random stabbing incident near the station the night before. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers investigate on Jan. 22, 2025, the site of an apparent random stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the day near JR Nagano Station in the central Japan city of Nagano. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers investigate on Jan. 22, 2025, the site of an apparent random stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the day near JR Nagano Station in the central Japan city of Nagano. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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1 dies, 2 injured in apparent random stabbing attack in Japan

Police officers stand guard near JR Nagano Station in Nagano, central Japan early in the morning on Jan. 23, 2025, after an apparent random stabbing incident near the station the night before. A man was killed and two others were injured in the incident, with the attacker fleeing the scene.

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US: Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills, Triggering Mandatory Evacuation Orders

A brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, January 8, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

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Philippines: Thunderstorms Hit, Bringing Intense Rainfall To Central Regions

The regions of Visayas, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains as isolated thunderstorms hit. According to reports, heavy rainfall of 100 to 200 mm was expected in Northern Samar on Monday.

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2024, for an eight-day retreat (Pool photo).

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2024, for an eight-day retreat (Pool photo).

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Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2024, for an eight-day retreat (Pool photo).

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Mt. Ontake eruption deals blow to local tourism

NAGANO, Japan - JR Kisofukushima Station in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, at the foot of Mt. Ontake appears deserted on Oct. 7, 2014. The number of visitors has plummeted following the volcano's deadly eruption on Sept. 27.

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'Ushikubitsumugi' to be displayed at Kanazawa Station

KANAZAWA, Japan - "Ushikubitsumugi" silk, a traditional craft in Ishikawa Prefecture, is seen in this undated photo. The silk will be among 300 traditional art and craft items in 31 categories to be on display at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa. The Hokuriku Shinkansen's Nagano-Kanazawa section is scheduled to begin operating in spring 2015.

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'Wajima-nuri' lacquerware for Kanazawa Station

KANAZAWA, Japan - "Wajima-nuri" lacquerware is seen in this undated photo. The item is one of 300 traditional arts and crafts in 31 categories to be on display at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The Hokuriku Shinkansen's Nagano-Kanazawa section is scheduled to begin operating in spring 2015.

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'Kaga mizuhiki' crafts to decorate Kanazawa Station

KANAZAWA, Japan - Undated photo shows a traditional "Kaga mizuhiki string craft" of Ishikawa Prefecture, one of 300 art and craft items to be displayed at JR Kanagawa Station in the prefecture. The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line's Nagano-Kanazawa section is scheduled to begin operating in spring 2015.

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Gold leaf panels decorate Kanazawa Station

NAGOYA, Japan - A gold leaf panel is seen attached to a pole on a platform at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, in March 2014. The Hokuriku Shinkansen's Nagano-Kanazawa section is scheduled to begin operating in spring 2015.

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Crown prince, family arrive in Nagano

NAGANO, Japan - (From R) Crown Prince Naruhito, his wife Crown Princess Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko emerge from JR Nagano Station in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on March 24, 2014. The family will be staying at a hotel in the prefecture for several days for a skiing holiday, according to the Imperial Household Agency. The young princess, who graduated from Gakushuin Primary School on March 18, is having her spring break before entering Gakushuin Girls' Junior High School in April. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince, family arrive in Nagano

NAGANO, Japan - (From R) Crown Prince Naruhito, his wife Crown Princess Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko emerge from JR Nagano Station in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on March 24, 2014. The family will be staying at a hotel in the prefecture for several days for a skiing holiday, according to the Imperial Household Agency. The young princess, who graduated from Gakushuin Primary School on March 18, is having her spring break before entering Gakushuin Girls' Junior High School in April. (Pool photo)

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'Fujimori Soba' at train station boxed lunch event

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2014, shows "kakiage" tempura on "soba" noodles made and arranged in the image of Mt. Fuji from JR Fujimi Station in Nagano Prefecture. An event showcasing "ekiben" train station boxed lunches from across Japan was held at Hanshin department store in Osaka.

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Heritage railways targeted by thieves

MAEBASHI, Japan - Photo taken May 24, 2013 shows part of cables cut and hanging down from overhead at the dead track of JR Shin-Etsu Honsen line in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. In late April, some 6 tons of overhead and signal cables were found to have been stolen from an 11.2-kilometer railway of the line between Yokokawa Station in Annaka and Karuizawa Station in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, which went out of use in 1997.

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Heritage railways targeted by thieves

MAEBASHI, Japan - Photo taken May 24, 2013 shows part of overhead cables cut by thieves at the dead track of JR Shin-Etsu Honsen line in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. In late April, some 6 tons of overhead and signal cables were found to have been stolen from an 11.2-kilometer railway of the line between Yokokawa Station in Annaka and Karuizawa Station in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, which went out of use in 1997.

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Emperor, empress to vacation in Nagano

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko are seen Aug. 23, 2012, at JR Tokyo Station shortly before their departure aboard a shinkansen bullet train for Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, where the couple plans to vacation until Aug. 27.

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Snow-related deaths across Japan reach 51

IIYAMA, Japan - A worker removes snow around JR Iiyama Station in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, on Jan. 31, 2012. Fifty-one people had died in Japan in incidents related to heavy snow as of 5 p.m. the same day, mostly while engaged in attempts to remove it, government statistics showed.

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Japan's 1st hybrid tourism train

TOKYO, Japan - People pose near the HB-E300 hybrid train of East Japan Railway Co. during a public opening event at JR Ueno Station in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2010. The company, more widely called JR East, plans to run the HB-E300, the first sightseeing train in Japan equipped with a hybrid system, in Nagano Prefecture from Oct. 2 to Dec. 26.

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Crown prince's family vacations in Nagano

NAGANO, Japan - Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at JR Nagano Station in Nagano Prefecture on March 24, 2010. The princess and her parents Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako traveled to the prefecture northwest of Tokyo for a one-week vacation at a ski resort. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince's family vacations in Nagano

NAGANO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (R), his wife Crown Princess Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko arrive at JR Nagano Station on March 24, 2010. The family traveled to the prefecture northwest of Tokyo for a one-week vacation at a ski resort. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince's family to take weeklong rest in Nagano Pref.

NAGANO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko wave as they arrive at JR Nagano Station on Aug. 31 to take a rest at a hotel in Nagano Prefecture for about a week. (Pool photo)

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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko to take rest in Karuizawa

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko arrive at JR Tokyo Station on Aug. 24 to leave for the town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture. The imperial couple will stay at a hotel in Karuizawa until Aug. 27.

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All aboard the Pokemon bullet train

TOKYO, Japan - Passengers wave from a Shinkansen bullet train painted with an image of Pikachu, a popular Pokemon character, at JR Ueno Station in Tokyo on July 18. East Japan Railway Co., or more widely known as JR East, started running the Pokemon high-speed trains the same day on the Tohoku, Joetsu, Akita, Yamagata and Nagano Shinkansen lines.

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All aboard the Pokemon bullet train

TOKYO, Japan - Children are photographed in front of a Shinkansen train car painted with images of popular Pokemon characters at JR Ueno Station in Tokyo on July 18. East Japan Railway Co., or more widely known as JR East, started running the Pokemon high-speed trains the same day on the Tohoku, Joetsu, Akita, Yamagata and Nagano Shinkansen lines.

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Beijing Olympic torch relay held in Nagano

NAGANO, Japan - Two men, one waving a Tibetan flag (L) and the other a Chinese flag (R), confront each other near JR Nagano Station during the Beijing Olympic torch relay in Nagano, the host city of the 1998 Winter Olympics, on April 26.

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Crown Prince Naruhito's family in Nagano Prefecture for rest

NAGANO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L), his wife Crown Princess Masako (R) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave in front of JR Nagano Station in Nagano on March 29 after arriving there to head for a ski resort in northern Nagano Prefecture for a rest. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince, princess visit Nagano Prefecture

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L) and Crown Princess Masako wave at well-wishers as they arrive at JR Matsumoto Station in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on June 1 to attend an event on protection of the country's greenery. It was the crown princess's first visit to a region outside Tokyo on public duties in about seven months.

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Crown prince's family to take break in Nagano Pref.

NAGANO, Japan - Crown Princess Masako (R) speaks to her daughter Princess Aiko as they arrive at JR Nagano Station in Nagano on March 16. They, along with Crown Prince Naruhito, will take a break at a ski resort in the prefecture. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince's family to take break in Nagano Pref.

NAGANO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L), Crown Princess Masako (R) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave as they arrive at JR Nagano Station in Nagano on March 16. The family will take a break at a ski resort in the prefecture. (Pool photo)