Key words : united states sever
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A severe winter storm is gripping many parts of the United States. It's causing flight cancellations, blackouts and highway deaths, just as the Christmas holidays are beginning.
The storm is bringing blizzards and heavy snow to central and eastern parts of the country.
Weather authorities say about 200 million people, or 60 percent of the population, have been under weather advisories or warnings.
They are urging people to exercise caution against what they call life-threatening cold temperatures.
US media report more than 5,000 flights departing from or arriving at domestic airports were canceled on Friday alone, the highest daily number of cancelations this year. Reports say more than 1,000 flights are also set to be canceled on Saturday, hampering travel during the holiday season.
The storm also caused massive power outages in wide swaths of the country, including the southern state of Texas and the eastern states of Maine and New York. More than 1 million households are believed to have been affected.
Car accidents have been reported across the country, killing at least 11 people. They include a 50-vehicle pileup in the Midwestern state of Ohio that reportedly killed four people.
Some states have declared a state of emergency. New York state officials are urging people to refrain from traveling until around Sunday, as conditions are forecast to worsen through Christmas Day.
Heavy snow is affecting many parts of neighboring Canada, too. Local media are reporting a number of power outages in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. They are also reporting cancelations of flights at major airports across the country.
Key words : ukrainian civilians killed
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The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says at least 6,826 Ukrainian civilians have been killed by Russian attacks since the start of the war.
The figure covers the period between February 24, when Russia started its military invasion, and December 18. The office says the deaths include 428 children.
By region, 4,036 civilian deaths were recorded in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, and 2,790 in other parts of Ukraine, including the Kyiv region. In addition, 10,769 injuries to civilians were reported.
The office says it believes that the actual figures are considerably higher as reports from some locations where intense hostilities continue, including Mariupol, are pending confirmation.
Key words : house of representatives 1.7 trillion
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The US House of Representatives has passed a 1.7 trillion-dollar bill to fund the federal government for fiscal 2023 through September.
The bill passed the House by a majority vote on Friday, after the Senate approved it the previous day. It now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The package includes a record 858 billion dollars in defense funding and 45 billion dollars in aid for Ukraine.
The legislation also bans the use of TikTok, a video-sharing app operated by a Chinese firm, on government devices, reflecting concerns about information leaks to the Chinese government through the platform.
The bill also includes a provision that clarifies that the vice president has no power to overturn the results of a presidential election.
The measure is intended to help prevent a recurrence of the violence in January last year, when supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol.
Key words : heavy snow road condition
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People living along the Sea of Japan coast are bracing for more heavy snow this weekend.
The record-breaking snowstorm has already been linked to at least 9 deaths -- and officials are warning residents to stay indoors to avoid being stranded, or worse.
The winter storm intensified on Friday -- with communities across much of Central and Northern Japan taking another heavy dusting of snow. The unusual weather has snarled traffic, stopped trains and prompted airlines to cancel flights. Officials are warning drivers to be careful on the roads.
It comes as many are busy preparing for the New Year holiday. With deliveries slowed, this maker of traditional mochi rice cakes is seeing stock pile up.
A worker at Marushin Shokuhin said, "I truly hope the snow will let up so that we can make our deliveries."
The snow has knocked out power to thousands of households, especially in Hokkaido. Officials say residents should be careful of dangerous road conditions and avoid any unnecessary outings.
Key words : air mass 70
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Weather officials say snow is intensifying over wide areas of Japan, especially along the Sea of Japan coast in northern and western regions of the country.
The Meteorological Agency says a typical winter-type pressure pattern around Japan is letting a cold air mass blow in above the archipelago.
Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture had 20 centimeters of snow during the six hours through 8 a.m. on Friday.
During the three hours through 8 a.m., the village of Otoineppu in Hokkaido had 20 centimeters of snow, Fushiki in Toyama Prefecture's Takaoka City had 17 centimeters, and Kochi City had 12 centimeters.
Winds are also getting stronger. A maximum wind gust speed of more than 110 kilometers per hour was observed in Hokkaido's Nemuro City at 8 a.m.
During the 24 hours through Saturday morning, Hokuriku is forecast to have one meter of snow. Niigata Prefecture can expect 90 centimeters; and Tohoku, Tokai and Chugoku, 70 centimeters.
Weather officials are urging caution as heavy snow may disrupt traffic and cause power outages. They also warn of gusts, high waves and storm surges.
The officials say people in these regions should keep updated with the latest weather information and refrain from going out.
Key words : medical professional flu
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Medical professionals in Japan are sounding the alarm about a double outbreak of the coronavirus and influenza during winter.
COVID-19 cases are rising nationwide ahead of the New Year holidays. At the same time, figures suggest influenza season may already be underway in Tokyo, Iwate and four other prefectures.
New coronavirus cases nationwide in the week through Thursday were 1.12 times higher than the previous seven days. In Kagoshima Prefecture in the southwest, the figure was 1.52 times higher.
Some hospitals in the country are struggling to accept patients who need urgent treatment for illnesses other than the coronavirus.
Doctor Ueki Yutaka of Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital says the sense of crisis among medical professionals is not shared by the public.
Toho University Professor Tateda Kazuhiro is a member of the government's advisory panel on the pandemic. He's urging people to think about the burden a double outbreak could place on the medical system.
Tateda stresses the need to maintain basic measures such as limiting the number of people at gatherings, and keeping rooms well ventilated.
He also says people who return to their hometowns for the holidays should get vaccinated and monitor their health condition before traveling.
Key words : ueno zoo
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One of Ueno Zoo's most popular residents will be leaving Japan next February. Xiang Xiang the giant panda will be heading to China, her parent's birth country.
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko announced at a news conference on Friday that Xiang Xiang would leave on February 21.
The five-year-old panda was born at Ueno Zoo. Her parents are on loan from China, and based on the agreement she was due to be transferred to the country when she turned two.
But the plan has been pushed back five times due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Xiang Xiang's final public appearances at the zoo are expected to draw great interest. Zoo officials will hold a lottery for tickets to see her between January 21 and February 19. Up to 2,600 people will be able to view her each day during that period. The zoo will begin taking applications online from January 6.
Koike said people may feel sad that the beloved Xiang Xiang is leaving, but she hopes they understand that the panda will play an important role in the preservation and breeding of the species.
Key words : santa around the world
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Santa Claus has left his village in Finland for his annual trip to spread Christmas cheer to children around the world.
Before departure, Santa greeted the crowd and delivered a Christmas message.
He said he has met many people from all over the world this year and received a huge number of letters.
He said, "The common feature in all of them is that people wish the world to calm down -- children and adults alike wish the same."
Santa added, "My wish too, is that the stormy year will turn into a better and more peaceful direction with Christmas."
He then wished everyone around the world a "relaxing, peaceful and happy Christmas," and set off on his journey with reindeer pulling his sleigh full of gifts.
The Associated Press says one letter to Santa Claus came from a six-year-old boy in Ukraine.
The letter says he moved to western Ukraine from the capital, Kyiv, because of the war.
The boy asked Santa for toys for himself and his sister as well as peace in his country.
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