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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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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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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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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests learn about a clean energy project at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half of this year,

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests are seen at the digital economy exhibition area of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half o

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors shop for commodities from Pakistan during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half of this

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In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

STORY: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key DATELINE: May 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AHMET ALI, First-time voter 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): EKIN ULGEN, University student, First-time voter 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ECE HASEMOGLU, University student, First-time voter STORYLINE: On May 14, voters across Türkiye will elect the president and 600 members of parliament for a five-year term. As many as 4.9 million Turkish citizens above the age of 18 will vote for the first time, according to the Supreme Electoral Council, the country's top electoral authority. Moreover, half of Türkiye's 64 million eligible voters are made up of millennials and those from the younger Generation Z, as many of whom were born between 1997-2012 have entered adulthood. The vote of the young is therefore expected to be crucial, as new polls predicted a close contest between incumbent President

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Sakai scores 1st Bundesliga goal

BREMEN, Germany - Hanover 96's Hiroki Sakai scores during the first half of a game against Werder Bremen in Bremen, Germany, on Nov. 3, 2013. It was his first goal since the former Kashiwa Reysol player joined the Bundesliga club following the 2012 London Olympics. Hanover lost 3-2.

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New uniforms for JAL employees

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines Co. unveils Dec. 20, 2012, at Tokyo's Haneda airport new uniforms for its pilots, cabin attendants and other employees to be introduced during the first half of the fiscal year starting April 2013.

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New uniforms for JAL employees

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines Co. unveils Dec. 20, 2012, at Tokyo's Haneda airport new uniforms for its pilots, cabin attendants and other employees to be introduced during the first half of the fiscal year starting April 2013.

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Reopening of renovated mausoleum in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken on Dec. 17, 2012, the first anniversary of the death of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, shows North Korean flags being flown at half mast at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang, during a ceremony marking the reopening of the renovated mausoleum for Kim Jong Il and his father and state founder Kim Il Sung.

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Reopening of renovated mausoleum in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken on Dec. 17, 2012, the first anniversary of the death of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, shows North Korean flags being flown at half mast at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang, during a ceremony marking the reopening of the renovated mausoleum for Kim Jong Il and his father and state founder Kim Il Sung.

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Inui scores in Bundesliga

WOLFSBURG, Germany - Takashi Inui (L) of Eintracht Frankfurt is congratulated by teammate Alexander Meier after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a German first division Bundesliga soccer match against Wolfsburg in Wolfsburg, Germany, on Dec. 15, 2012. Frankfurt won 2-0.

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Corinthians beat Al-Ahly in Club World Cup

TOYOTA, Japan - Paolo Guerrero of Brazilian and South American champions Corinthians celebrates after scoring during the first half of the Club World Cup semifinal match against African representatives Al-Ahly at Toyota Stadium in central Japan on Dec. 12, 2012. Corinthians beat Al-Ahly 1-0 to reach the Club World Cup final.

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Corinthians beat Al-Ahly in Club World Cup

TOYOTA, Japan - Paolo Guerrero of Brazilian and South American champions Corinthians celebrates after scoring during the first half of the Club World Cup semifinal match against African representatives Al-Ahly at Toyota Stadium in central Japan on Dec. 12, 2012. Corinthians beat Al-Ahly 1-0 to reach the Club World Cup final.

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Hiroshima beat Ulsan at Club World Cup

TOYOTA, Japan - Satoru Yamagishi (16) of Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores an equalizer, the team's first goal, against South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai during the first half of a game at the Club World Cup at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 12, 2012. To the left is Ulsan's goalkeeper Kim Young Kwang. Hiroshima secured fifth place at the tournament with a 3-2 win.

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Honda scores for CSKA

MOSCOW, Russia - CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda scores his team's first goal during the first half of a game against Mordovia Saransk in Moscow on Dec. 9, 2012. CSKA won 2-1.

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Otsu scores 1st goal for Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Yuki Otsu scores an equalizer, his first goal in a Venlo uniform, during the first half of a Dutch first division game against Vitesse Arnhem in Venlo, Netherlands, on Dec. 9, 2012. Venlo won 3-1.

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Cullen scores for Venlo

VENLO, Netherlands - VVV Venlo's Robert Cullen (2nd from R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the second half of a Dutch first division game against Vitesse Arnhem in Venlo, Netherlands, on Dec. 9, 2012. Venlo won 3-1.

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Oita beat JEF to return to J1

TOKYO, Japan - Takenori Hayashi (29) of Oita Trinita celebrates after scoring in the second half of the J-League promotion playoff final against JEF United Chiba at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 23, 2012. Oita won 1-0 to return to the first division.

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Oita beat JEF to return to J1

TOKYO, Japan - Takenori Hayashi of Oita Trinita scores in the second half of the J-League promotion playoff final against JEF United Chiba at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 23, 2012. Oita won 1-0 to return to the first division.

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Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions in the first half of a 2014 FIFA World Cup final qualifier in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan beat host Oman 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 event in Brazil.

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Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan's Hiroshi Kiyotake scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

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Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifier

MUSCAT, Oman - Japan's Hiroshi Kiyotake (L) celebrates with teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on Nov. 14, 2012. Japan won 2-1, moving to the brink of qualification for the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

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Uchida sidelined with hamstring strain

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Japan defender Atsuto Uchida of Schalke is withdrawn to the bench as he was replaced for a right hamstring injury during the first half of the European Champions League game against Arsenal in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Nov. 6, 2012. Schalke drew 2-2 with Arsenal.

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Uchida opens Schalke account in defeat to Hoffenheim

SINSHEIM, Germany - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (L) scores during the second half of a Bundesliga match against Hoffenheim in Sinsheim, Germany, on Nov. 3, 2012, his first goal for the team since his move in 2010 from Kashima Antlers. Schalke lost 3-2.

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Miura makes World Cup debut

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand - Japan's Kazuyoshi Miura dribbles with the ball during the first half of the team's opening game at the Futsal World Cup against Brazil in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on Nov. 1, 2012, making his World Cup debut. Japan lost 4-1.

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Hasebe helps Wolfsburg hammer Dusseldorf in season debut

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Makoto Hasebe (C) of Wolfsburg competes for the ball in the second half of a German Bundesliga first division soccer match against Fortuna Dusseldorf in Dusseldorf on Oct. 27, 2012. Hasebe set up Bas Dost for the third goal in his first appearance of the season in his team's 4-1 win.

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Lee wins ABC

KATO, Japan - American Han Lee holds the victor's trophies after the final round of the ABC Championship at ABC Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 28, 2012. Lee birdied half the holes for a final-round 63 to claim his first title on the JGTO Tour with a score of 17-under 271.

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Brazil beat Japan 4-0 in int'l friendly

WROCLAW, Poland - Brazil's Neymar (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal in the first half of an international friendly against Japan at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, on Oct. 16, 2012. Brazil won 4-0.

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Brazil beat Japan 4-0 in int'l friendly

WROCLAW, Poland - Brazil's Paulinho (5) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of an international friendly against Japan at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, on Oct. 16, 2012. Brazil won 4-0.

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Brazil beat Japan 4-0 in int'l friendly

WROCLAW, Poland - Brazil's Paulinho (5) scores the opening goal in the first half of an international friendly against Japan at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, on Oct. 16, 2012. Brazil won 4-0.

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Japan beat France for historic win

PARIS, France - Shinji Kagawa (R bottom) scores during the second half of a game against France at the Stade de France, near Paris, on Oct. 12, 2012. Japan defeated France 1-0, their first win over Les Bleus in six attempts.

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Japan beat France for historic win

PARIS, France - Shinji Kagawa celebrates after scoring during the second half of a game against France at the Stade de France, near Paris, on Oct. 12, 2012. Japan defeated France 1-0, their first win over Les Bleus in six attempts.

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Japan beat France for historic win

PARIS, France - Shinji Kagawa celebrates after scoring during the second half of a game against France at the Stade de France, near Paris, on Oct. 12, 2012. Japan defeated France 1-0, their first win over Les Bleus in six attempts.

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Japan beat France for historic win

PARIS, France - Shinji Kagawa (2nd from R) scores during the second half of a game against France at the Stade de France, near Paris, on Oct. 12, 2012. Japan defeated France 1-0, their first win over Les Bleus in six attempts.

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Manchester United's Kagawa

NEWCASTLE, Britain - Shinji Kagawa (L) of Manchester United takes on Newcastle United's Shane Ferguson during the first half of an English Premier League game in Newcastle, England, on Oct. 7, 2012. Manchester United won 3-0.

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Inui scores in Bundesliga

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan midfielder Takashi Inui (C) scores a header for Eintracht Frankfurt during the second half of a German first division Bundesliga soccer match against Borussia Dortmund in Frankfurt on Sept. 25, 2012. Frankfurt and Dortmund drew 3-3.

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Kagawa sets up equalizer as Man Utd edge Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, Britain - Shinji Kagawa (L) of Manchester United advances the ball on offense during the first half of a match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England on Sept. 23, 2012. At right is Steven Gerrard of Liverpool. United beat Liverpool 2-1.