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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney hugs MP and massacre survivor Nathalie Provost, while Diana Fox Carney looks on, as they stand below fourteeen beams of light pointing skyward during ceremonies to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

People stand by four of the fourteeen beams of light pointing skyward that mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney, left, stand below fourteeen beams of light pointing skyward during ceremonies to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney gives remarks to media during ceremonies to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney place white roses on a table during a ceremony to honour the victims of the 1989 Ecole polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney gives remarks to media during ceremonies to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney, left, look toward 14 beams of light pointing skyward during ceremonies to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Fourteeen beams of light pointing skyward to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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36th Anniversary of the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Attack - Montreal

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney place white roses on a table during a ceremony to honour the victims of the 1989 Ecole polytechnique attack where a lone gunman killed 14 female students, in Montreal, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snow Falls Over Canada

A lone vehicle travels a long a slushie highway near Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Flag Runner Carried on Giant Flag at College Football Game in Austin

This video captures a mishap during a college football game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, November 22. As a giant Texas Lone Star flag was being carried across the field by several flag runners, a few of them stumbled, with one ending up riding on the flag as it continued to move.

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Edan Alexander Honored in Tenafly, NJ

A lone protestor stands across the street as Edan Alexander, an American resident of Tenafly, New Jersey, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, during his military service in Israel, is honored by having a street in his hometown renamed “Edan Alexander Way” on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was released after being held captive by Hamas for over 580 days in a deal between his jailers and United States President Donald J Trump. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Edan Alexander Honored in Tenafly, NJ

A lone protestor stands across the street as Edan Alexander, an American resident of Tenafly, New Jersey, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, during his military service in Israel, is honored by having a street in his hometown renamed “Edan Alexander Way” on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was released after being held captive by Hamas for over 580 days in a deal between his jailers and United States President Donald J Trump. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Specialist Tackles Swarm of Asian Giant Hornets

This video, shot in Yunnan on August 18, shows a lone specialist dressed in a head-to-toe protective suit approaching an enormous hornet nest crawling with aggressive Asian giant hornets. Carefully navigating the buzzing swarm, he methodically dismantled parts of the nest to reach the honeycomb inside.

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LILLGRUND OFFSHORE WIND FARM ÖRESUND

A lone sailboat passes the Vattenfall-owned offshore wind farm, wind park, Lillgrund south of the Öresund Bridge in June 2025. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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DAILY LIFE IN NUUK IN GREENLAND

A lone fishing boat among icebergs in the harbor of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 27, 2025.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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US: Drone Sightings Reported In Texas

This video appears to be a drone flying over Allen, Texas, shot on early Monday morning, December 16. Mysterious drones sightings have been reported in New Jersey and New York since mid-November.

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Hunter Biden Trial - Wilmington

Two lone protestors on the sidewalk prior to Hunter Biden and Melissa Cohen Biden departing following the end of the day’s testimony in his trial at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware during the fourth day of his trial on allegedly illegally possessing a handgun and lying about his drug use when he purchased the weapon in 2018, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. -Restriction: NO Daily Mail. NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City- Photo by Ron Sachs /CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

A lone man guestures as Turkish riot police stand guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct as they stave off a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

A lone man guestures as Turkish riot police stand guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct as they stave off a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

A lone man as Turkish riot police stand guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct as they stave off a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Security Council votes on a draft resolution on the situation in the Middle East put forth by Algeria at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Amar Bendjama, Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, briefs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, vetoing the resolution at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Vetoes Resolution Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza

Handout photo shows Council members voting in favour of the resolution at tne UN headquarters on February 20, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. The US has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the third time, arguing that it would undermine negotiations over a hostage deal. The US was the lone vote against a ceasefire resolution put forward on Tuesday by Algeria. The UK was the sole abstention, with 13 votes in support, including those of close allies of Washington who insisted the humanitarian needs of Palestinians outweighed any reservations over the Algerian text. Photo by UN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-ZURICH-DRAGON-LIGHT ART-SPRING FESTIVAL

(240211) -- ZURICH, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the image of a dragon projected on clouds in Davos, Switzerland. This was the projection work by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter. In the crisp stillness of a freezing night at the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, a lone figure stood on the snow-capped peaks, wielding not traditional brushes or pigments but beams of light that sliced through the darkness like blades. TO GO WITH "Feature: Swiss light artist conjures up dragon on mountains and clouds to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Photo by Mike Kessler/Xinhua)

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SWITZERLAND-ZURICH-DRAGON-LIGHT ART-SPRING FESTIVAL

(240211) -- ZURICH, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the image of a dragon projected on clouds in Davos, Switzerland. This was the projection work by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter. In the crisp stillness of a freezing night at the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, a lone figure stood on the snow-capped peaks, wielding not traditional brushes or pigments but beams of light that sliced through the darkness like blades. TO GO WITH "Feature: Swiss light artist conjures up dragon on mountains and clouds to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Photo by Mike Kessler/Xinhua)

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SWITZERLAND-ZURICH-DRAGON-LIGHT ART-SPRING FESTIVAL

(240211) -- ZURICH, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the image of a dragon projected on cliffs in Davos, Switzerland. This was the projection work by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter. In the crisp stillness of a freezing night at the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, a lone figure stood on the snow-capped peaks, wielding not traditional brushes or pigments but beams of light that sliced through the darkness like blades. TO GO WITH "Feature: Swiss light artist conjures up dragon on mountains and clouds to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Photo by Mike Kessler/Xinhua)

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SWITZERLAND-ZURICH-DRAGON-LIGHT ART-SPRING FESTIVAL

(240211) -- ZURICH, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter speaks during an interview with Xinhua at his studio in Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 7, 2024. In the crisp stillness of a freezing night at the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, a lone figure stood on the snow-capped peaks, wielding not traditional brushes or pigments but beams of light that sliced through the darkness like blades. TO GO WITH "Feature: Swiss light artist conjures up dragon on mountains and clouds to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Chen Binjie)

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SWITZERLAND-ZURICH-DRAGON-LIGHT ART-SPRING FESTIVAL

(240211) -- ZURICH, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter works at his studio in Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 7, 2024. In the crisp stillness of a freezing night at the Swiss Alpine town of Davos, a lone figure stood on the snow-capped peaks, wielding not traditional brushes or pigments but beams of light that sliced through the darkness like blades. TO GO WITH "Feature: Swiss light artist conjures up dragon on mountains and clouds to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Chen Binjie)

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Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic

STORY: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Oslo CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI BIN, Deputy researcher, Polar Research Institute of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI BIN, Deputy researcher, Polar Research Institute of China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE FANG, Deputy researcher, Polar Research Institute of China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI BIN, Deputy researcher, Polar Research Institute of China STORYLINE: The small town of Ny-Alesund lies in the heart of the Svalbard archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. It hosts the world's northernmost year-round research station, which is pivotal to the exploration of Earth's polar extremes. The compound included the Yellow River Station, China's first Arctic research station. In wintertime in this land of eternal darkness, Li Bin, a deputy researcher at the Polar Research Institute

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-YELLOW RIVER STATION-RESEARCHER

(231128) -- SVALBARD, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Bin, a deputy researcher at the Polar Research Institute of China, takes photos of auroras near the Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, Nov. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic" (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-YELLOW RIVER STATION-RESEARCHER

(231128) -- SVALBARD, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Bin, a deputy researcher at the Polar Research Institute of China, has a video chat with his wife and son at the Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, Nov. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic" (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-YELLOW RIVER STATION-RESEARCHER

(231128) -- SVALBARD, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Bin, a deputy researcher at the Polar Research Institute of China, takes photos of auroras near the Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, Nov. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic" (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-YELLOW RIVER STATION-RESEARCHER

(231128) -- SVALBARD, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows auroras in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic" (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-YELLOW RIVER STATION-RESEARCHER

(231128) -- SVALBARD, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Bin, a deputy researcher at the Polar Research Institute of China, checks the equipment near the Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, Nov. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic" (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-YELLOW RIVER STATION-RESEARCHER

(231128) -- SVALBARD, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Bin, a deputy researcher at the Polar Research Institute of China, works in his office at the Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, Nov. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lone Chinese researcher's winter in the Arctic" (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

This photograph portrays a poignant scene: a lone grave in Nayeb Rafi village, Zendeh Jan district of Herat province, left in the wake of a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake on October 10, 2023. Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Herat, Afghanistan, October 9, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have d

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

A lone figure, a man, emerges within the shroud of swirling dust as a silent observer of the devastation following the forceful 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat. His contemplative gaze takes in the widespread aftermath, with buildings reduced to rubble, as the city grapples with the profound impact of this natural disaster Herat, Afghanistan, October 10, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Surprise Attack Out Of Gaza Stuns Israel

A lone cyclist against the background of the empty seashore in the center of Tel Aviv, Israel, today October 8, 2023. Yesterday in the early hours of the morning, Hamas members launched a combined operational action against Israel, which was very surprised by this. Nearly 3000 rockets were fired at Israel and alarms were sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Gaza Strip. The Hamas operation included the entry on foot, by paragliding and by sea of dozens of its people. So far, over 600 dead and about 2100 wounded have been reported on the Israeli side, and over 370 dead and over 2200 wounded in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes. Yesterday was the last day of Sukkot holiday in Israel and also Shabbat, which contributed to the Israeli surprise. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris From Above

Aerial view of a lone car on a bridge near Paris, France on July 11, 2023. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris From Above

Aerial view of a lone car on a bridge near Paris, France on July 11, 2023. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rodeo At Calgary Stampede - Canada

Chase Siemens, of Lone Prairie, BC, comes off Foxy Warrior during novice bareback rodeo action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, July 8, 2023. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China beats Chinese Taipei in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

STORY: China beats Chinese Taipei in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of Thuwunna Stadium 2. various of fans cheering during the match 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China started the second round of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification by beating Chinese Taipei 1-0 in Yangon, Myanmar on Tuesday. At the Thuwunna Stadium in the evening, Lu Jiayu headed the lone goal on Wang Aifang's cross in the 65th minute. "We can see that Chinese Taipei played more defending. Actually, today's match was a little bit lower than my expectations," said China's head coach Wang Jun at a post-match press conference. Also on Tuesday, host Myanmar thrashed Nepal 5-0 in Group B, with goals scored by Zin Moe Pyae, Yin Loon Eain and Yoon Wadi Hlaing. The remaining matches of Group B will be played on June 8 and 10. Group B consists of China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Chinese Taipei,

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Lone pine tree 3-1/2 years since 2011 disaster

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Volunteers helping victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami pose for a photo in front of the lone pine tree to survive the ordeal in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on Sept. 10, 2014, on the eve of the day marking three and a half years since the disaster ravaged northeastern Japan.

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Elevating ground in tsunami-hit city continues

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Huge conveyer belts carry earth and sand from mountains on Sept. 6, 2014, in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, where work to raise the ground level is under way after the area was devastated by the 2011 tsunami. A lone pine tree, a symbol of recovery, is seen in foreground.

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40-month anniv. of 2011 disaster at lone pine tree

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan - Persons are seen praying for victims of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in front of a lone pine tree, a symbol of recovery, in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on July 11, 2014, the 40-month anniversary of the disaster.

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Lone female pilot in Afghan air force

TOKYO, Japan - The only female pilot in Afghanistan's air force poses for a photo on May 24, 2014. She trained for two and a half years at special facilities in western Afghanistan to become a pilot.