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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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India: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Strand Passengers Amid Regulatory Failure 4

Major travel chaos continued at airports across India as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights. The cancellations, which stranded scores of passengers and mainly affected key domestic routes, are due to IndiGo's failure to comply with new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) regulations.

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gather behind a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Ali Muhammad Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, stands in front of anti-riot police officers outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Ali Muhammad Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, stands in front of anti-riot police officers outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters gather outside Adiala Jail, one of them holding a framed portrait of Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters gather outside Adiala Jail, one of them holding a framed portrait of Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers prevent protesters from moving toward Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

A woman holds a framed portrait of Imran Khan as she stands among protesters during a demonstration outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters chant slogans as they gather outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storm Hits Pennsylvania, Dropping Several Inches of Snow 3

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 2, dropping 3–4 inches of snow across much of the Pittsburgh region. Some communities reported up to 5 inches, while a few saw only 1–2 inches.

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Demonstration Against Austerity - Toulouse

Music playing on the F.S.U. truck with the song, We re Talking About Parity by Femmouzes T. Protest, everyone mobilised against austerity and for our wages. France, Toulouse, 2 December 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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Amazon launches new AI chip

An executive of Amazon.com Inc. speaks at an event in Las Vegas on Dec. 2, 2025, about the launch of the "Trainium3" semiconductor for artificial intelligence.

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalist aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. He spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalist aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. He spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalist aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. He spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV holds a painting gifted to him from a journalist depicting him and the symbolic places he visited in Lebanon during a press conference aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. Pope Leo spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storm Brings Overnight Snow to Kentucky 2

Many parts of Kentucky saw overnight snowfall from Monday night, December 1, into Tuesday morning, December 2.

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US: Snow Hits St. Louis, Blanketing Roads

A surprise early-afternoon snowstorm hit St. Louis on Monday, December 1 causing crashes, traffic jams, and school closures. Major incidents included a pile-up on westbound I-270 and heavy congestion across the region. Officials said the snow arrived earlier than forecast, preventing timely road treatment.

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Germany: At Least 24 Arrested Amid Escalating Pro-Palestine Protest in Berlin

A pro-Palestine protest was held in Berlin on Tuesday, November 25. According to reports, around 450 people participated. The demonstration began at Silesian Gate and moved through Kottbusser Damm. The march turned violent, resulting in at least 24 arrests and several injured police officers.

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Germany: At Least 24 Arrested Amid Escalating Pro-Palestine Protest in Berlin 2

A pro-Palestine protest was held in Berlin on Tuesday, November 25. According to reports, around 450 people participated. The demonstration began at Silesian Gate and moved through Kottbusser Damm. The march turned violent, resulting in at least 24 arrests and several injured police officers.

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Mexico: Gen Z-Led Riot Erupts in Mexico City, Leaving 20 Injured

Thousands of Generation Z-led protesters marched across Mexico on Saturday, November 15, to demand justice following the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo and to protest government corruption and social unrest. The demonstrations culminated in riots at the Zócalo in Mexico City, with protesters tearing down barriers and clashing with police, leaving at least 20 people injured.

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Santa Claus charity parade in Tokyo

People dressing as Santa Claus take part in a 2.5-kilometer charity parade in central Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. Participation fees collected from about 2,600 people will finance purchases of Christmas gifts for children with illnesses.

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Santa Claus charity parade in Tokyo

People dressing as Santa Claus take part in a 2.5-kilometer charity parade in central Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. Participation fees collected from about 2,600 people will finance purchases of Christmas gifts for children with illnesses.

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Santa Claus charity parade in Tokyo

People dressing as Santa Claus take part in a 2.5-kilometer charity parade in central Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. Participation fees collected from about 2,600 people will finance purchases of Christmas gifts for children with illnesses.

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France: Police Fire Shot at Knife-Wielding Man in Montparnasse Station

French police shot and wounded a 34-year-old man at Montparnasse train station in central Paris on Friday, November 14, after he confronted officers while wielding a knife. The suspect, who police were investigating for domestic violence, then stabbed himself in the throat, and a bystander was also injured by a police bullet.

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[Breaking news]Christmas tree lighting

SAPPORO, Japan, Nov. 2 Kyodo - A giant Christmas tree decorated with about 50,000 LED lamps is lit up at the Sapporo Factory commercial facility in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Kyodo)

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US: Aircraft Deiced at Rochester Airport as Lake-Effect Snow Impacts Western NY

Workers deiced aircraft at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, New York, on November 10, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., as lake-effect snow impacts the region.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead of Landfall

The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning on Tuesday, November 11, as Typhoon Fung-wong approached southern Taiwan. Mass evacuations were carried out for residents in the eastern part of the country, with the storm expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung or Pingtung by Wednesday evening or night. This video shows flooding situation on Yangjin Highway in New Taipei City.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 2

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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US: Storm Lashes Northern California With High Winds, Travel Disruptions

A powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, November 5. Gusts reached up to around 90 mph in parts of Northern California, disrupting flights at San Francisco International Airport and prompting high wind warnings across coastal and mountain areas.

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US: UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Louisville, Kentucky 5

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday evening, November 4, resulting in at least 7 deaths. The crash sent a plume of black smoke into the sky, prompted a shelter-in-place order for locations within 5 miles of the airport as the FAA and NTSB launched an investigation.

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Bush Accepts Republican Nomination

New York, NY - September 2, 2004 -- United States President George W. Bush, left, and United States Vice President Dick Cheney, right, after the acceptance speech at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on Thursday, September 2, 2004. In his remarks, the President spoke about where he wants to lead the United States for the next four years. .Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

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Autumn View - Skopje

An aerial view shows a car driving on a road at Skopska Crna Gora, about 35 km from the capital Skopje, North Macedonia on November 2, 2025 Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn View - Skopje

An aerial view shows a car driving on a road at Skopska Crna Gora, about 35 km from the capital Skopje, North Macedonia on November 2, 2025 Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn View - Skopje

An aerial view shows a car driving on a road at Skopska Crna Gora, about 35 km from the capital Skopje, North Macedonia on November 2, 2025 Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM