Summer Davos begins in China

Summer Davos begins in China

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (on screen) makes a speech during the World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, China, on June 25, 2025. About 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions that started the previous day.

Summer Davos begins in China

Summer Davos begins in China

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Tianjin, China, on June 24, 2025. About 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions.

New Year's swim event held in Vancouver

New Year's swim event held in Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada - About 1,700 swimmers take part in the annual New Year's Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver on Jan. 1, 2010. The 90th event was held ahead of the Winter Olympics in February in the Canadian city.

900 ex-leprosy patients file another suit against state

900 ex-leprosy patients file another suit against state

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Former leprosy patients and their supporters hold a rally in front of the Kumamoto District Court building on May 21 before filing a lawsuit with the court against the state. About 900 former leprosy patients across the nation are filing the suit against the state, demanding 115 million yen each in compensation for being forced into isolation to undergo treatment for the disease. The suit brings the number of plaintiffs suing the state at district courts in Kumamoto, Okayama and Tokyo in connection with the case to about 1,700.