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Snow disrupts flights, blocks roads in northern China

Snow in northern China has forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights and the closure of dozens of highways, authorities said Sunday.

Elderly Chinese exercise outdoors at Ritan Park despite the heavy snowfall in Beijing on January 20, 2013. Snow in northern China has forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights and the closure of dozens of highways, authorities said Sunday.

Beijing Capital International Airport's official website said a total of 111 flights were cancelled at the facility, including 16 international ones.

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