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Snow covers damaged buildings in the town of Shika close to the epicenter of Japan's deadly New Year's Day earthquake. The death toll has jumped to 161, authorities say, as snow complicates rescue efforts. IMAGES
Hundreds of migrants wait to be processed by US authorities in Eagle Pass, Texas, after crossing the US-Mexico border. The state's Republican governor signed a bill on Monday that would allow state police to arrest and deport migrants who cross illegally into the United States from Mexico. The move by Governor Greg Abbott sets up a potential legal clash with the federal government, which generally sets and enforces immigration laws. IMAGES
The first snow of the winter blankets the armoured vehicle-tracked roads in east Ukraine's frontline Donetsk region as the conflict with Russia drags on. Winter snow, mud and ice are expected to force a lull in Ukraine's months-long counteroffensive to retake territory occupied by Moscow's forces. IMAGES
Migrants wait between two walls on the United States side of the border with Mexico, as pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire at midnight Thursday amid fears of chaos at the border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America. IMAGES
Images of thick snow falling in Stockholm as some European countries including France are expected to experience a dramatic drop in temperatures due to a cold wave coming in from Scandinavia. IMAGES
Images show Times Square in New York City, US as heavy snowfall is forecast along the Eastern coast of the country. IMAGES