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Well while the worst winter weather in decades has eased up, millions continue to suffer the effects of China’s recent big freeze. It is Chinese New Year’s eve and millions are rushing to get home in time for the New Year. The scale of the annual migration is huge. Chinese families place huge importance on their loved ones returning home from across the country. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng travelled to Anhui, one of the worst affected provinces, and met some of those who did manage to make the journey.

A shop selling used books in New York City has turned to an unconventional group of individuals to help find rare collectibles: the homeless.

The Strand Bookstore pays the homeless handsomely for their troubles. Owner Fred Bass tells Al Jazeera how this section of society has been instrumental to the success of his business.

Today on Riz Khan Street Talk we talk about the upcoming elections in Pakistan, see how the euro is being used in New York and look at some political cartoons from around the world.

On Riz Khan Street Talk we look at a New York exhibit showcasing graffiti artist Banksy’s work, a monkey who’s taken in a little kitten, and a newlywed couple that’s spiced up their first dance.

Riz speaks to a political scientist who uses maths to predict political events.