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National Confectionary Expo begins in northern Japan

Visitors view craftwork sweets depicting a crane and peacocks on display at the National Confectionary Exposition in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 30, 2025. The event, normally held every four years, was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. It runs through June 15.

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National Confectionary Expo begins in northern Japan

Visitors view craftwork sweets depicting a crane and peacocks on display at the National Confectionary Exposition in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 30, 2025. The event, normally held every four years, was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. It runs through June 15.

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National Confectionary Expo begins in northern Japan

Visitors view craftwork sweets depicting flowers and birds on display at the National Confectionary Exposition in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 30, 2025. The event, normally held every four years, was not held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It runs through June 15.

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CORRECTED: National Confectionary Expo begins in northern Japan

Visitors view craftwork sweets depicting peacocks on display at the National Confectionary Exposition in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 30, 2025. The event, normally held every four years, was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. It runs through June 15. (Kyodo).

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CORRECTED: National Confectionary Expo begins in northern Japan

Japanese Princess Akiko, the eldest daughter of the late Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, makes a speech on May 30, 2025, during the opening ceremony for the National Confectionary Exposition in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The event, normally held every four years, was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. It runs through June 15.

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Freedom Ball in Washington, D.C. Trump will attend a series of balls to cap his Inauguration day. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Freedom Ball in Washington, D.C. Trump will attend a series of balls to cap his Inauguration day. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump dance at the Liberty Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Trump will attend a series of balls to cap his Inauguration day. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump dances with First Lady Melanie Trump while attending the Freedom Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Trump will attend three inaugural balls. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump singing along to "My Way" dances with First Lady Melanie Trump while attending the Freedom Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Trump will attend three inaugural balls. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump sings along with the music as he dances with First Lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Trump will attend a series of balls to cap his Inauguration day. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump speaks to the media before signing a confirmation for Defense Secretary James Mattis in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2017. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office at his inauguration in Washington, D.C. Trump became the 45th President of the United States. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Pat Benic/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office to during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office to during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump waves after taking the Oath of office during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump waves after taking the Oath of office during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk in their inaugural parade after being sworn-in as the 45th President in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2017. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows Donald Trump arrives on the West front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address at the Inauguration Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Trump became the 45th President of the United States. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Pat Benic/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald J. Trump waves after the Oath of Office at the inauguration in Washington, D.C. Trump became the 45th President of the United States. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Pat Benic/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows Donald Trump supporters stand on the West front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows People gather on the National Mall to attend the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump gestures after taking the oath of office to during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence look on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. administers the oath of office to President Donald Trump during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. administers the oath of office to President Donald Trump during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows Guests wear rain ponchos as weather changed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump To Take Office On January 20

File photo dated January 20, 2017 shows Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. administers the oath of office to President Donald Trump during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, USA. According to the 20th Amendment of the Constitution, the term for President and Vice President begin at noon on January 20 the year following a presidential election, meaning it will be a little over two months before Trump takes the Oval Office. The next inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Inauguration Day is held on this same date, Jan. 20, every four years. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections - Damascus

Voters cast their ballots at a polling center in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections - Damascus

Voters cast their ballots at a polling center in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections - Damascus

People cast their ballots for the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections - Damascus

A man casts his ballot for the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections - Damascus

People cast their ballots for the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-START

(240715) -- DAMASCUS, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Voters cast their ballots at a polling center in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-START

(240715) -- DAMASCUS, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Voters cast their ballots at a polling center in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-START

(240715) -- DAMASCUS, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People cast their ballots for the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-START

(240715) -- DAMASCUS, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People cast their ballots for the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-START

(240715) -- DAMASCUS, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man casts his ballot for the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024. The Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly. The Syrian parliamentary elections, also known as the People's Assembly elections, are held every four years. The one-day election sees 1,516 candidates vying for 250 seats in the People's Assembly. Every citizen aged 18 and above can participate in the electoral process. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Works of restoration of the fountain dei Quattro Fiumi (of the four rivers) in piazza Navona are underway in Rome, Italy on July 2024. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruins that must be completed first. - The Jubilee is a once-every-quarter-century catholic event that is expected to bring in 2025 some 32 million tourists and pilgrims to Rome and has already brought months of headaches to Romans. Photo by Eric Van

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Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Works of restoration of the fountain dei Quattro Fiumi (of the four rivers) in piazza Navona are underway in Rome, Italy on July 2024. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruins that must be completed first. - The Jubilee is a once-every-quarter-century catholic event that is expected to bring in 2025 some 32 million tourists and pilgrims to Rome and has already brought months of headaches to Romans. Photo by Eric Van

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Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Works of restoration of the fountain dei Quattro Fiumi (of the four rivers) in piazza Navona are underway in Rome, Italy on July 2024. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruins that must be completed first. - The Jubilee is a once-every-quarter-century catholic event that is expected to bring in 2025 some 32 million tourists and pilgrims to Rome and has already brought months of headaches to Romans. Photo by Eric Van

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Tall Ships Races

Sailing ship Brabander from Lithuania in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Sailing ship Excelsior from United Kingdom sails in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Ship Kapitan Glowacki from Poland sails in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Ship Kapitan Glowacki from Poland sails in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Ship Kapitan Glowacki from Poland sails in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Ship Guayas from Ecuador sails past Suomenlinna sea fortress Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Polish vessel Pogoria (R) and German Johann Smidt in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tall Ships Races

Polish training ship Dar Mlodziezy in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday, 7th July, 2024. The ships sail from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on Sunday. The annual Tall Ships Races, an international sailing competition for thousands of young people, takes place in the Baltic Sea every four years. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)