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Japan quake: survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Authorities rushed to bring aid to survivors facing freezing temperatures and heavy rain forecast for later in the day.
Wed Jan 03 2024
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World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and sombre reflection.
Mon Jan 01 2024
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'It was a surprise': California twins born in different years
In years to come, Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo who were born over New Year's, may feel they stand out in a crowd because they are twins.
Wed Jan 05 2022
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US reality TV star Paris Hilton launches metaverse business on Roblox
This New Years Eve, Hilton will be playing an electronic set for the revelers who drop by a venue from her virtual island on Roblox.
Wed Dec 29 2021
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2016 new year's celebration around the world
Fireworks explode over the River Thames and the Palace of Westminster's Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, as the New Years Day celebrations
Fri Jan 01 2016