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Conflict Erupts Between SDF and Syrian Army in Aleppo - Syria

In Aleppo, Syria on January 10, 2026, a Syrian Army soldier crouches to pet a stray cat in the street following intense battles with SDF forces in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods after the withdrawal of Kurdish groups towards eastern Syria. Aleppo, Syria on January 10, 2026. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Erupts Between SDF and Syrian Army in Aleppo - Syria

In Aleppo, Syria on January 10, 2026, a Syrian Army soldier crouches to pet a stray cat in the street following intense battles with SDF forces in the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods after the withdrawal of Kurdish groups towards eastern Syria. Aleppo, Syria on January 10, 2026. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fuel Crisis in Chabahar - Iraq

A man crouches beside fuel containers while refueling a car outside a roadside stall in Chabahar, Iran on December 19, 2025. In southeastern regions such as Sistan-Baluchestan province, residents often rely on storing fuel in containers when access to filling stations is limited. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: Club World Cup

Phil Foden (L, front) of Manchester City crouches after his team lost to Al Hilal in a Club World Cup round of 16 football match at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on June 30, 2025.

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

A demonstrator crouches in front of a flaming vehicle holding a sign that reads “FUCK ICE” in Los Angeles, California on June 8, 2025. Protests broke out across Los Angeles in response to federal immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops by the Trump administration. The protests, led by immigrant rights groups and local residents, quickly escalated into street clashes with law enforcement. Demonstrators waved Mexican flags, held signs against ICE, and set fire to cars in acts of defiance. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv pays last respects to marine officer Andrii Kuzmenko

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 10, 2025 - Wife of the fallen marine officer Andrii Kuzmenko Anastasiia Fedchenko crouches by the coffin during the funeral ceremony at St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 Palestinians - Gaza

A Palestinian man crouches beside bodies wrapped in white shrouds following the attack on Al-Dayton shelter in Gaza on December 8, 2024. More than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants, health officials in the embattled territory said Monday, as often-stalled ceasefire negotiations appeared to be gaining ground. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 Palestinians - Gaza

A child crouches near a pool of stagnant in Bureij camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 13, 2024. Displaced families living in UNRWA schools face ongoing challenges while trying to retain aspects of their daily routines. More than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants, health officials in the embattled territory said Monday, as often-stalled ceasefire negotiations appeared to be gaining ground. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia attacks Kharkiv region with guided bombs

ZOLOCHIV, UKRAINE - MAY 1, 2024 - A man crouches down by the rear wheel of a car damaged by a Russian strike on Zolochiv in Kharkiv region, northeastern Ukraine, with guided bombs.

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Rugby World Cup: France vs. South Africa

France's Antoine Dupont (far R) crouches after losing to South Africa in a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on Oct. 15, 2023.

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Asian Games: Soft tennis

Japan's Noa Takahashi crouches after losing to South Korea's Mun Hye Gyeong in the women's soft tennis singles final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan's Aoba Fujino crouches after her team is beaten by Sweden 2-1 in their Women's World Cup quarterfinal football match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Aug. 11, 2023.

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan's Riko Ueki crouches after her team is beaten by Sweden 2-1 in their Women's World Cup quarterfinal football match at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Aug. 11, 2023.

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UNIQLO Store in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A customer looks at his mobile phone as he crouches in front of a UNIQLO store in Shanghai, China, July 13, 2023.

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CHINA-BEIJING-DAILY LIFE-CAT CAFE (CN)

(230621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cat Yalu crouches near an abacus at Gudaomaone cat cafe in Xiaojuer Hutong of the Nanluoguxiang neighborhood in Beijing, capital of China, on June 19, 2023. In recent years, cat cafes have experienced a surge in popularity across major Chinese cities, attracting a growing number of cat lovers. One of these establishments, Gudaomaone (Frolics with Cats), is owned and operated by a woman nicknamed Yu Xiaomao (Kitten Yu) in Xiaojuer Hutong of Beijing's Nanluoguxiang neighborhood. Visitors to this cafe can indulge in coffee, sugary snacks, and, most importantly, the delightful and furry company of cats. Within the cafe's walls live 37 cats, each with their unique appearance and personality. Among them, Zhaocai (Fortune), a short-haired American tabby, stands out as the only one wearing a collar because of an early accident. In 2017, Zhaocai was taken away by a stranger outside the cafe, prompting Yu Xiaomao to exhaust all available resources, both online and offl

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CHINA-BEIJING-DAILY LIFE-CAT CAFE (CN)

(230621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cat Tongbao crouches on a window sill at Gudaomaone cat cafe in Xiaojuer Hutong of the Nanluoguxiang neighborhood in Beijing, capital of China, on June 7, 2023. In recent years, cat cafes have experienced a surge in popularity across major Chinese cities, attracting a growing number of cat lovers. One of these establishments, Gudaomaone (Frolics with Cats), is owned and operated by a woman nicknamed Yu Xiaomao (Kitten Yu) in Xiaojuer Hutong of Beijing's Nanluoguxiang neighborhood. Visitors to this cafe can indulge in coffee, sugary snacks, and, most importantly, the delightful and furry company of cats. Within the cafe's walls live 37 cats, each with their unique appearance and personality. Among them, Zhaocai (Fortune), a short-haired American tabby, stands out as the only one wearing a collar because of an early accident. In 2017, Zhaocai was taken away by a stranger outside the cafe, prompting Yu Xiaomao to exhaust all available resources, both online and

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Scene in quake-hit Turkey

A man crouches as work to remove debris takes place nearby in Antakya, southern Turkey, on Feb. 16, 2023, after a devastating earthquake hit the country and Syria on Feb. 6.

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Golf: Genesis Invitational

Hideki Matsuyama crouches to read a putt on the 13th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 16, 2023.

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Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinal match

FORTALEZA, Brail - Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez crouches down on the pitch after Colombia was beaten 2-1 by Brazil in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 4, 2014.

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Man prays for his 2011 disaster-victim parents

OTSUCHI, Japan - Yoshihiro Abe prays for his parents, victims of the March 11, 2011, disaster, as he crouches on a walkway before a lot where his parent's home used to stand in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on June 11, 2014. A message to them that he sprayed on the path in blue ink says, "Where have you gone? We are all waiting for your return."

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Murray stunned by Raonic

TOKYO, Japan - Top seed Andy Murray crouches as he prepares to return a shot from Milos Raonic during their Japan Open semifinal match at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2012. Murray lost 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4).

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Japan's Suzuki beaten in 100-kg category judo match

BEIJING, China - Keiji Suzuki of Japan crouches on the mat at Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium on Aug. 14 after being beaten by Benjamin Behrla of Germany in the men's 100-kilogram category preliminary judo match at the Beijing Olympic Games.

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Zidane penalty sets up France-Italy World Cup final

MUNICH, Germany - France skipper Zinedine Zidane (R) runs toward his teammate Thierry Henry (2nd from L) to celebrate his 33rd minute penalty as Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo (C) crouches on the pitch in their World Cup semifinal at the FIFA World Cup Stadium in Munich on July 5. France beat Portugal 1-0 to advance to a clash with Italy in the final on July 9.

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Mazda launches remodeled Roadster sports car

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. President Hisakazu Imaki crouches beside a remodeled version of Mazda's open-top, two-seat Roadster sports car in Tokyo on Aug. 25. The third-generation Roadster is powered by a new 2-liter engine rather than the 1.6- and 1.8-liter engines of the second-generation model introduced seven years ago.

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Attorney General Testifies at Senate Judiciary Hearing - Washington

Senator Alex Padilla, a Democrat from California, crouches below a television camera while walking to his seat, as Merrick Garland, U.S. attorney general, testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Justice Department will prioritize redlining investigations with Garland pledging the crackdown on discriminatory lending would be unprecedented in its aggressiveness. Photo by Tom Brenner/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Japan's Masatora Kawano crouches in apparent exhaustion after crossing the finish line in the men's 50-kilometer race walk at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Tokyo Olympics: Athletics

Japan's Masatora Kawano (R) crouches in apparent exhaustion after crossing the finish line in the men's 50-kilometer race walk at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, in Sapporo, northern Japan.

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Mazda launches remodeled Roadster sports car

TOKYO, Japan - Mazda Motor Corp. President Hisakazu Imaki crouches beside a remodeled version of Mazda's open-top, two-seat Roadster sports car in Tokyo on Aug. 25. The third-generation Roadster is powered by a new 2-liter engine rather than the 1.6- and 1.8-liter engines of the second-generation model introduced seven years ago. (Kyodo)

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300 (2006)

Michael Fassbender Characters: Stelios Film: 300 (USA 2006) / Comicverfilmung / Based On The Graphic Novel Director: Zack Snyder 09 December 2006 Stelios (MICHAEL FASSBENDER) crouches behind his shield as shrapnel tears through the air in Warner Bros. Pictures

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Nishikori beaten in Australian Open quarterfinals

Kei Nishikori of Japan crouches down after losing a tie-break during a quarterfinal match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland at the Australian Open tennis championships at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Jan. 28, 2015. Wawrinka won 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(6) to advance to the semifinals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Suzuki beaten in 100-kg category judo match

BEIJING, China - Keiji Suzuki of Japan crouches on the mat at Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium on Aug. 14 after being beaten by Benjamin Behrla of Germany in the men's 100-kilogram category preliminary judo match at the Beijing Olympic Games. (Kyodo)

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Zidane penalty sets up France-Italy World Cup final

MUNICH, Germany - France skipper Zinedine Zidane (R) runs toward his teammate Thierry Henry (2nd from L) to celebrate his 33rd minute penalty as Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo (C) crouches on the pitch in their World Cup semifinal at the FIFA World Cup Stadium in Munich on July 5. France beat Portugal 1-0 to advance to a clash with Italy in the final on July 9. (Kyodo)

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Man at morgue after disaster

SOMA, Japan - A man crouches beside a coffin at a morgue in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, on March 27, 2011. The area was hit hard by the March 11 quake and tsunami. Names on coffins are obscured for privacy. (Kyodo)

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U.S. major league ALCS

Pitcher Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros crouches after Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees hits a three-run home run in the first inning of an American League Championship Series game in New York on Oct. 18, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Japan's Kei Nishikori crouches after losing a point to Roger Federer of Switzerland in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon on July 10, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Pyeongchang Olympics

Japanese Nordic combined skier Akito Watabe crouches on the snow after finishing fifth in the individual large hill 10-kilometer race at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Scenes of sumo

Harumafuji crouches ahead of a bout at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 12, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Thompson wins women's 100

Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson crouches down and places her hands together after winning the women's 100-meter final in the athletics competition of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games on Aug. 13, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo