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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of a weeklong meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L in 2nd row) attends the closing ceremony of a weeklong meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C in 2nd row) attends the closing ceremony of a weeklong meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, speaks during a plenary session of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Women dance outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing where a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress is under way on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) attends a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) attends a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 5 Kyodo - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan closer Taisei Ota reacts after allowing a solo home run to Alex Hall of Australia in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

A member of the People's Liberation Army band plays the horn during the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel leave the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, following the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel enter the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, to attend the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping talks to Wang Huning (not pictured), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, during the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) prepares to attend the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) prepares to attend the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) talks to Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, during the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (front) bows after addressing the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Qiang talk during the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Qiang prepare to attend the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

A monitor at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping during the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) prepares to attend the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) prepares to attend the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to attend the opening ceremony of the weeklong National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) and Premier Li Qiang attend the opening ceremony of the weeklong National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks on the opening day of the weeklong National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks on the opening day of the weeklong National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel enter the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, to attend the opening ceremony of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Qiang attend the opening ceremony of the weeklong National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The weeklong National People's Congress opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

A band rehearses in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Security officers stand guard in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, L) exchanges words with Premier Li Qiang as the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L, top) exchanges words with Premier Li Qiang as the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2026.

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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2026, for the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

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Scene in Beijing

A security officer stands guard near the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 4, 2026, a day before the opening of the National People's Congress.

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Exterior of Saitama City Hall

Exterior of Saitama City Hall=February 18,2026,Saitama

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Exterior of Saitama City Hall

Exterior of Saitama City Hall=February 18,2026,Saitama

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Canada: Paradise, NL Buried Under Significant Snowfall After Weekend Storm

Following a weekend blizzard, Eastern Newfoundland is digging out on Monday, February 23. Metrobus and NLC stores are currently closed, with updates expected at noon. The Town of Paradise has closed all municipal facilities, including Town Hall and the Double Ice Complex, for the day. Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel and respect parking bans to allow crews to clear the significant accumulation safely.

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Zenko-ji temple lit up

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit up on Feb. 20, 2026, as a four-day lantern festival begins.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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Australia: Protesters and Police Clash Outside Sydney Town Hall Over Herzog’s Visit

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Protesters gathered outside Sydney Town Hall clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. Officers used pepper spray and were seen shoving and using force to disperse the crowd during the confrontation.