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Karachi protesters express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

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Hundreds of people marched in Karachi on Sunday to express solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. They chanted “Free Free Palestine” while carrying Palestinian flags and banners. (AP Video by Muhammad Farooq) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

LA pop up gifts wildfire victims with free clothing and items

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A boutique +COOP quickly transformed into a donation center to support victims of the LA-area fires. Sharon Stone and Halle Berry urged followers to donate,, resulting in hundreds of items available for displaced residents. (Jan 10) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Mexican President Sheinbaum delivers report on first 100 days in office

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered her report on her first 100 days in office on Sunday, addressing security in the country and the nation's relationship with the United States. (AP video by Amaranta Marentes) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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AP Top Stories for January 12 P

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Here's the latest for Sunday, January 12: Firefighters trying to make progress against Los Angeles wildfires as officials warn of strong winds returning; German Foreign Minister says sanctions against Syrian officials should remain in place; Russian emergency task force arrives to site of oil spill in Kerch Strait; Millions of devotees gathering in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Mah

16 dead, 16 missing as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds returns

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Firefighters are scrambling to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warn of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds. At least 16 people are missing. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

No pants? No problem. London tube riders bare their legs for a day

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Hundreds of Londoners headed down to the Underground on Sunday afternoon, stripped down to their underwear and travelled around a bit, trying to look as though nothing unusual was going on. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

0113 Today in History

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Ecuadorian Indigenous leader in campaign for support ahead of presidential elections

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Ecuadorian Indigenous activist Leonidas Iza held a campaign walk on Saturday to gather support for the country's upcoming presidential election. (AP video shot by Cesar Olmos) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Smuggled baby gorilla rescued in Turkey

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A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat, as well as how to cope with the illegal trade in animals passing through the city’s busy air hub. (Production by Robert Badendieck) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archi

Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread

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An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday after an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread a month after it was first detected, officials said. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Palestinians hope for ceasefire in Gaza as talks in Qatar show some progress

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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have mixed feelings towards reported progress in the negotiations between Hamas and Israel to establish a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostage there. (AP video shot by Mohammad Jahjouh; Production: Wafaa Shurafa) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for

A start-up city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

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Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a start-up city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000. There are similar projects around the world. But in sub-Saharan Africa, champions hope that new-city developments can address the continent’s urbanization conundrum: While the growth of cities has rolled back poverty across the world, the region has largely been

European and Arab diplomats in Riyadh to discuss Syria's future

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Top European and Middle Eastern diplomats gathered in Riyadh for a conference focused on Syria's future on Sunday. Germany’s foreign minister said that sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/As

Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel

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In what has become an annual tradition that marks the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican, Pope Francis baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo (Jan. 12) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Millions of pilgrims prepare for Maha Kumbh festival in India

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Preparations are underway to host millions of Hindu devotees and visitors in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Festival (Jan. 12) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Taliban imposing 'gender apartheid' in Afghanistan, says Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai

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Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, decried the state of women's and girl's rights in Afghanistan while at a conference in Islamabad (Jan. 12). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

AfD congress delayed for almost 2 hours due to protesters blocking roads

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Thousands of people demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany, blocking some roads and delaying the meeting’s start as the country's major parties launched their campaigns for next month's general election. (AP video shot by Fanny Brodersen and Pietro De Cristofaro) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be avail

Croatians vote for new president with incumbent overwhelming favourite to win

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Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanović and his main challenger, Dragan Primorac, cast their ballots in a run-off election Sunday. The left-leaning Milanović comfortably won the first round of voting on Dec. 29, leaving Primorac, a forensic scientist who had unsuccessfully run for presidency previously, and six other candidates far behind. (AP video shot by Sasa Kavic and Eldar Emric; AP Pro

Polls open as Croatia holds runoff in presidential election

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Voters in Croatia began casting their ballots on Sunday as polls opened in the country's runoff presidential election. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Worshippers bathe in ice water at Tokyo shrine to pray for good health

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Around 80 worshippers bathed in ice water on Sunday at a shrine in Tokyo to pray for good health. Men only wore traditional loincloths while women donned white robes as they took the plunge during the traditional New Year festival, also known as “Kanchu Misogi”, at Teppozu Inari shrine. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for arc

China says it sees decline in rate of HMPV infections in northern China

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China said on Sunday that it had seen a decline in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) among residents in northern provinces and in children under 14, amid international concern over a potential pandemic. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Firefighters from Mexico arrive in the US to help fight California wildfires

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Mexican firefighters have arrived in U.S. to help battle wildfires which have devastated large areas of California. Two aircraft carrying the crews, as well as humanitarian aid, landed in Los Angeles on Saturday where they were greeted by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Read more here: https://bit.ly/425Lgq7 #califronia #fire #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https:/

Eaton Fire in California has a 15% containment, LA County fire chief says

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Firefighters and emergency personnel tackling the Eaton fires in California had contained 15% of the blaze, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said on Saturday. Marrone said that the Santa Ana winds were still a threat while crews continued to combat the wildfires and warned that the winds would persist until Wednesday. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hbjGMf #california #fire #news Subs

Palisades Fire burns in the night as firefighters race to cut off LA wildfires

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Firefighters on Saturday raced to get the upper hand on blazes chewing through homes in the greater Los Angeles area, five days after powerful winds swept across a bone-dry landscape and fueled urban wildfires that have turned much of the world famous city into a hellscape. Read more here: https://bit.ly/425Lgq7 #california #fire #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https

California wildfires LIVE: Palisades Fire continues burning

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Live view of the Palisades Fire burning in southern California as firefighters race to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. Read more here: https://bit.ly/425Lgq7 Credit: ABC7 Los Angeles

Volunteers at donation centers help those affected by California wildfires

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Crowds of volunteers gathered at donations centers across California as people rallied to help those devastated by the continuing wildfires. (AP video shot by: Rick Taber) Read more here: https://bit.ly/425Lgq7 #california #fire #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Anti-government protesters in Israel demand ceasefire and deal for hostages' return

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Thousands took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday for a weekly anti-government protest demanding a ceasefire and a deal to return the remaining hostages still being held in Gaza. (AP video by Shlomo Mar) #israel #telaviv #israelhamaswar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.or

Fire tornado spotted in blazing Palisades Fire in California

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What appeared to be small fire tornadoes were spotted Friday night as the Palisades Fire blazed through California's San Fernando Valley. Read more here: https://bit.ly/425Lgq7 #california #fire #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Mayor Bass and Fire Chief Crowley give update on LA wildfires

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, shared updates on fire containment as firefighters raced to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return. (AP video by Eugene Garcia) Read more here: https://bit.ly/3DS6Ggp #california #fire #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archiv

Nashville businesses and churches dig out from under several inches of snow

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Businesses and churches in Nashville, Tennessee were digging out from under several inches of snow in order to reopen for the weekend. (AP video by Kristin M. Hall) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Funeral of Hezbollah fighter killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon village

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Dozens of mourners in South Lebanon attended the funeral procession Saturday for Hassan Hijazi, a Hezbollah militant who was killed by an Israeli strike that targeted a pickup truck in the village of Tayr Dibba the day before. (AP video by Imad Haddad) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion block major road in the Hague

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Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked a major road in The Hague in the Netherlands on Saturday. Authorities had banned the protest and police erected screens and fences on the A12 highway to try to stop protesters reaching the road on foot. (AP video by Aleks Furtula) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive

At least 7 injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tambov region

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At least seven people were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tambov region overnight on Saturday, according to local authorities. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

China and UK agree deals on climate, finance and other sectors

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China and the UK said they reached new agreements after restarting economic and financial talks on Saturday after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing. Rachel Reeves traveled to Beijing accompanied by a delegation of British business leaders and finance officials. (AP Video shot by Borg Wong) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews

Los Angeles fires destroy 10,000 buildings and kill at least 10 people

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Fires raging in the Los Angeles area have reduced some 10,000 structures to ash and rubble, killed at least 10, displaced thousands of others and spread over an area larger than the size of San Francisco. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

US Olympian forced to leave behind medals to escape California wildfire

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US Olympian Gary Hall Jr, who lost 10 Olympic medals in the fires in LA, has spoken of the moment he had to choose between saving his dog and his medals when he fled his home. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

A week of weather extremes upends the lives of millions of Americans

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The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., then came the catastrophe of rampant and deadly wildfires in a California desiccated by extreme drought. Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change. #fire #snow #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive lice

Songs of revolution fill Damascus hall during concert by popular Syrian singer

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A packed concert hall in Damascus on Wednesday came alive with cheers as Wasfi Maasarani, a renowned singer and symbol of the Syrian uprising, performed in celebration of “Syria’s victory." (AP video shot by Ghaith Alsayed) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Protesters for and against former President Yoon Suk Yeol hold rallies in Seoul

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Supporters and critics of South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol took to the streets Saturday with separate protests. (AP video shot by Seong-bin Kang and Yong Jun Chang) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may b