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Snowy globe: How the freeze has hit abroad

Tuesday 05 January 2010 18:40 GMT

Snowy globe: How the freeze has hit abroad

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With snow in the UK causing mass travel disruption it’s good to remember it’s not just us who have been hit by the freeze.

From China right across to the USA, here's a selection of snowy scenes from around the world this week.

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