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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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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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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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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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U.S. participants at China's cooperation conference eager to enhance collaboration

STORY: U.S. participants at China's cooperation conference eager to enhance collaboration SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANISSA WILLIAMS, Mayor of the city of Oakley 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO LOPEZ, Mayor of the city of East Palo Alto 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOHN DUGAN, Mayor of the city of San Carlos 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARILYN LIBRERS, President of China Silicon Valley STORYLINE: The Chongqing International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference 2024 was held from Tuesday to Wednesday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Themed "Sub-national Cooperation for Common Development," the event brought together mayors and representatives from cities around the world, foreign diplomats, and delegates from international organizations, multinational corporations and business associations

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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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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden departs after welcoming mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden departs after welcoming mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

Hillary Shieve, Mayor of Reno, Nevada introduces United States President Joe Biden to welcome mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden and Hillary Shieve, Mayor of Reno, Nevada hug as she introduces him to welcome mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden greets guests after welcoming mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden greets guests after welcoming mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

Hillary Shieve, Mayor of Reno, Nevada introduces United States President Joe Biden to welcome mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden and Hillary Shieve, Mayor of Reno, Nevada hug as she introduces him to welcome mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

Hillary Shieve, Mayor of Reno, Nevada introduces United States President Joe Biden to welcome mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

United States President Joe Biden arrives with Hillary Shieve, Mayor of Reno, Nevada to welcome mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2024. Credit: Chris Kleponis / Pool via CNP

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Oliver Stone in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.S. film director Oliver Stone delivers a speech at the General Conference of Mayors for Peace in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 5, 2013.

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Hiroshima declares bid to host NPT review conference

VIENNA, Austria - Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui (R) speaks at a meeting in Vienna on May 4, 2012 sponsored by the Conference of Mayors for Peace. Matsui declared that the city devastated by the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing will seek to host a review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2015, and appealed to representatives from other countries to support its bid. To the left is Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue.

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Hatoyama rebuffed by Tokunoshima mayors

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Isen Mayor Akira Okubo, Amagi Mayor Kosuke Ohisa, and Tokunoshima Mayor Hideki Takaoka from Tokunoshima Island give a press conference in Tokyo on May 7, 2010, after meeting with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. The mayors rebuffed Hatoyama's request for the island to accommodate some functions of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Obama shows willingness to visit Hiroshima: Akiba

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba speaks at a news conference in Washington on Jan. 21, 2010, after meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House with around 230 members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Akiba said Obama showed willingness to visit the atomic-bombed city during the meeting.

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Hiroshima mayor says popular will decisive for nuke-free world

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba speaks at a reception of the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2010 in Washington on Jan. 20, 2010. He said that the will of the people will be a decisive factor in realizing a nuclear-free world, as called for by U.S. President Barack Obama last year.

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Hatoyama rebuffed by Tokunoshima mayors

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Isen Mayor Akira Okubo, Amagi Mayor Kosuke Ohisa, and Tokunoshima Mayor Hideki Takaoka from Tokunoshima Island give a press conference in Tokyo on May 7, 2010, after meeting with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. The mayors rebuffed Hatoyama's request for the island to accommodate some functions of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Hiroshima declares bid to host NPT review conference

VIENNA, Austria - Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui (R) speaks at a meeting in Vienna on May 4, 2012 sponsored by the Conference of Mayors for Peace. Matsui declared that the city devastated by the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing will seek to host a review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2015, and appealed to representatives from other countries to support its bid. To the left is Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue. (Kyodo)

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Obama shows willingness to visit Hiroshima: Akiba

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba speaks at a news conference in Washington on Jan. 21, 2010, after meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House with around 230 members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Akiba said Obama showed willingness to visit the atomic-bombed city during the meeting. (Kyodo)

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Hiroshima mayor says popular will decisive for nuke-free world

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba speaks at a reception of the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2010 in Washington on Jan. 20, 2010. He said that the will of the people will be a decisive factor in realizing a nuclear-free world, as called for by U.S. President Barack Obama last year. (Kyodo)