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News 7 years ago

New York to get more snow late Sunday before cold arrives

There’s a big storm moving up the East Coast that’s already caused more than 1,000 flights to be canceled and Amtrak to drop some trains in Pennsylvania. New York City public schools will be closed Monday, the Department of Education said in a tweet.

News 7 years ago

Heavy snow kills three, snarls travel in US Southeast

An intense snowstorm headed out to sea on Monday (Dec 10) after dumping up to 60cm of snow on parts of the Southeastern United States, leaving three people dead in North Carolina and some 138,000 customers in the region still without power.

Destinations 7 years ago

Genting is more than just gambling

It may be known to many Indonesians more as a gambling hub.

News 7 years ago

Japan's Alpine sightseeing route featuring 17-meter snow walls opens

A sightseeing route running through the Tateyama mountain range in central Japan's Northern Alps opened Monday, offering views at one point of snow walls as tall as 17 meters each side of the road.

News 8 years ago

Deadly blizzards lash Europe, air travel disrupted by snow

Heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards lashed Europe Thursday, forcing airports to cancel or delay flights around the continent, as a deep freeze gripped countries from the far north to Mediterranean beaches in the south.

World 8 years ago

Skiers swish down snow-covered Paris streets

A handful of skiers slalomed down the hilly streets of Montmartre in Paris on Wednesday, taking advantage of heavy snowfall that otherwise spelled misery for thousands of commuters.

News 8 years ago

'Astro Boy' headlines opening of annual Sapporo snow festival

An annual winter festival began Monday in Sapporo with some 200 snow and ice sculptures on display, including one of the famous manga hero, "Astro Boy."

News 8 years ago

Snow hits more than 100 flights on the world's busiest air route

More than 100 flights to and from Jeju Island, off the south coast of South Korea, were canceled or delayed amid heavy snow, the second major disruption in less than a month.

News 8 years ago

Snow returns to Tokyo disrupting transport, entrance exams

Snow blanketed Tokyo and surrounding areas for the second time this winter on Friday, disrupting transport and forcing delays in entrance exams at educational institutions.