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KENYA-NAIROBI-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230206) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A resident wins awards in a riddle-guessing activity during an event in celebration of the Lantern Festival in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 5, 2023. An event featuring various activities was held in Kenya's capital Nairobi in celebration of the Lantern Festival on Sunday. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230206) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child participates in a ring toss game during an event in celebration of the Lantern Festival in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 5, 2023. An event featuring various activities was held in Kenya's capital Nairobi in celebration of the Lantern Festival on Sunday. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Travellers arrive at the departure hall of the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Travellers arrive at the departure hall of the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members are on duty at the departure hall of the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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Buddhist community in Bangladesh celebrates Maghi Purnima

STORY: Buddhist community in Bangladesh celebrates Maghi Purnima DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Buddhist monks and devotees praying at a temple on the occasion of the Buddhist "Maghi Purnima" festival in Dhaka 2. various of devotees lighting candles at a temple on the occasion of the Buddhist "Maghi Purnima" festival in Dhaka 3. various of Gautama Buddha statue in Buddhist temple in Dhaka 4. various of devotees 5. various of Gautama Buddha statue STORYLINE: Bangladesh's Buddhist community celebrated Maghi Purnima on Sunday. This festival is commemorated on the night of the full moon in the month of Magh, the 10th month in the Bengali calendar during the winter season, through remembering Gautama Buddha and the announcement of his impending death. As one of the biggest religious festivals of the Buddhist community, the festival's daylong celebration started with the lighting of lamps and hoisting of national and religious flags atop

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Ottawa Mayor sends Chinese Lunar New Year greetings

STORY: Ottawa Mayor sends Chinese Lunar New Year greetings DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MARK SUTCLIFFE, Ottawa Mayor 2. various of visitors and cultural events STORYLINE: Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated at the Horticulture Building of Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on Sunday. Many visitors and revelers, including the Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe, came and enjoyed the cultural events. SOUNDBITE (English): MARK SUTCLIFFE, Ottawa Mayor "It's so great to be back in person again and have an opportunity to celebrate the Chinese culture. The Chinese community is such an important part of our city and one example of the great multicultural fabric we have in Ottawa, so it's really special to have this event today. Happy New Year. I wanted to wish everyone a very prosperous and healthy Year of the Rabbit. Happy New Year." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ottawa. (XHTV)

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3 killed, 12 injured in road accident in Pakistan's Punjab

STORY: 3 killed, 12 injured in road accident in Pakistan's Punjab DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident site STORYLINE: At least three people were killed and 12 others injured in a road accident in Khanewal district of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province on Sunday, rescuers told media. According to the rescue team, the accident took place after a passenger van collided with a truck near Shamkot interchange on the motorway in the district, resulting in casualties. The rescue team reached the site and shifted the victims to a local hospital. All the deceased were from the same family. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)

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Mainland fully resumes HK, Macao travel

STORY: Mainland fully resumes HK, Macao travel DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: SHENZHEN/HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of control points 3. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG JIE, Shenzhen Entry-Exit Frontier Inspection Station 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LEONG KWOKKEUNG, Hong Kong resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "Normal travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland has fully resumed starting today, Feb. 6. All boundary control points between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland opened up today without imposing any prescribed daily numbers of people, and the pre-departure nucleic acid test requirement has been canceled." The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Mond

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Choi Kai Yeung, the first traveller since the operation of the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point, passes the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Turkey: Shaking Felt In Ankara As Second Major Earthquake Strikes Near Ekinozu

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, February 6 killing hundreds of people. A second massive earthquake, Magnitude 7.5 according to US Geological Survey, was reported about four kilometers outside Ekinozu, central Turkey at 13:24 less than 12 hours after the first one. This video shows a ceiling lamp swinging in the capital Ankara after the second earthquake struck.

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Turkey: Deadly M7.8 Earthquake Leaves Significant Damage In Southern Region 7

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, February 6 killing more than 400 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving significant damage to buildings.

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINESE NEW YEAR RECEPTION

(230206) -- CAIRO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests watch an artistic performance during a Chinese New Year reception marking the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Gala held in Cairo to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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U.S.-TYSONS-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TYSONS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns are seen at the Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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CANADA-TORONTO-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a lantern festival in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a lantern festival in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TYSONS-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TYSONS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns are seen at the Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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#CHINA-ANHUI-QUANJIAO-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(230206) -- QUANJIAO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 6, 2023 shows dragon dancers parading in Quanjiao County, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Shen Guo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TYSONS-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TYSONS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns are seen at the Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-TYSONS-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TYSONS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns are seen at the Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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#CHINA-ANHUI-QUANJIAO-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(230206) -- QUANJIAO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 6, 2023 shows people watching dragon dance in Quanjiao County, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Shen Guo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TYSONS-LANTERN FESTIVAL

(230206) -- TYSONS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lanterns are seen at the Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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#CHINA-ANHUI-QUANJIAO-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(230206) -- QUANJIAO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 6, 2023 shows people watching dragon dance in Quanjiao County, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Shen Guo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ANHUI-QUANJIAO-DRAGON DANCE (CN)

(230206) -- QUANJIAO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 6, 2023 shows dragon dancers parading through the Taiping Bridge in Quanjiao County, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Shen Guo/Xinhua)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUME (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cycling enthusiasts from Hong Kong arrive in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Lantern Festival celebrated across China

STORY: Lantern Festival celebrated across China DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Shehuo performance in Tacheng City 2. various of traditional performances in Xiong'an New Area 3. various of the ice lantern fair in Changchun 4. various of the Yangge dance in Changchun 5. various of Wenzhuang Fire Lion in Shenxian County 6. various of the Cross-Strait lantern fair in Fuzhou 7. various of the costume contest in Yongren County STORYLINE: Various folk cultural activities were held across China to celebrate the Lantern Festival. Tacheng City Xinjiang, NW China More than 2,000 people participated in the carnival-like event Shehuo. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YU, Xinhua correspondent "Practiced during the Spring Festival, Shehuo is a time-honored traditional folk entertainment popular in China. Nowadays, Shehuo consists of various forms of performance, expressing people's good wishes and hopes. Let's have a look." Xiong'an New Area Hebei Provi

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Scottish bar owner sees business reviving in China's Nanjing

STORY: Scottish bar owner sees business reviving in China's Nanjing DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ian Ross working at his bar 2. SOUNDBITE (English): IAN ROSS, owner of the Finnegans Wake Bar, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province STORYLINE: Scotsman Ian Ross, who owns a bar in a historical district of China's Nanjing, has welcomed the return of the usual bustle after measures to optimize the country's COVID-19 response were implemented. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN ROSS, Owner of Finnegans Wake Bar, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province "Happy New Year! Welcome. My name is Ian Ross, I'm from Scotland. I came to Nanjing around 20 years ago. We opened the bar in 2008. When we opened the bar, it was very difficult. Because it's very difficult to reach our audience. In 2008, it was very unusual to have Chinese people come and see them drink whisky the way that you would do in Scotland. Now it's very accepted." As China announced a new set of measures to opt

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Visit 700-year-old folk art fair with German expat in China's Henan

STORY: Visit 700-year-old folk art fair with German expat in China's Henan DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: BAOFENG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional Chinese folk art fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOEL MIKAEL WALKER, German expat 3. various of the performances 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOEL MIKAEL WALKER, German expat STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOEL MIKAEL WALKER, German expat "Hi, guys, my name is Joel Walker, and today I'm at a traditional Chinese folk art fair called Majieshuhui. It has a history of more than 700 years. And today, after three years of the pandemic, it's the first time it's being held offline. It's the first time I'm here." More than 1,180 folk artists from across China gather in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province to take part in the fair. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebrati

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Australia anticipates return of Chinese tourists: officials

STORY: Australia anticipates return of Chinese tourists: officials DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese travelers at airports 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADELLE NEARY, Australian Consul General in Chengdu 3. various of an event in China's Chongqing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDREW HOGG, Executive General Manager, Eastern Market and Aviation, Tourism Australia STORYLINE: As China has relaxed its outbound travel restrictions, Australian officials are anticipating the return of Chinese tourists. Adelle Neary, Australian Consul General in southwest China's Chengdu, said that despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years, Australia is still a popular destination for Chinese tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADELLE NEARY, Australian Consul General in Chengdu "I know that our friends at Tourism Australia have been doing a wonderful job over the three years of the pandemic to ensure that Australia as a wonderful t

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member helps a traveller pass the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A traveller passes the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Elephants decorated for the annual Navam Perahera festival are pictured in front of a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S STREET FINALS

(230206) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nakayama Funa of Japan competes during the women's street finals at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customs officer guides a passenger arriving in Shenzhen from Hong Kong at the Lo Wu Control Point in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S STREET FINALS

(230206) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gabriela Mazetto of Brazil competes during the women's street finals at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NAVAM PERAHERA-FESTIVAL

(230206) -- COLOMBO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform traditional dances during the annual Navam Perahera festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S STREET FINALS

(230206) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nakayama Funa of Japan competes during the women's street finals at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S STREET FINALS

(230206) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pamela Rosa of Brazil competes during the women's street finals at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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LEBANON-TRIPOLI-TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKE-REACTIONS

(230206) -- TRIPOLI, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People stay outside their residence due to the earthquakes felt in Tripoli, Lebanon, on Feb. 6, 2023. At least 284 people were killed and 2,323 others injured after two strong earthquakes jolted Türkiye early Monday and damaged more than 1,700 buildings, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said. These quakes were also felt in neighboring countries including Lebanon and Syria. (Photo by Khaled Habashiti/Xinhua)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S STREET FINALS

(230206) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Akama Rizu of Japan competes during the women's street finals at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers depart for Hong Kong at the Lo Wu Control Point in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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LEBANON-TRIPOLI-TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKE-REACTIONS

(230206) -- TRIPOLI, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People stay outside their residence due to the earthquakes felt in Tripoli, Lebanon, on Feb. 6, 2023. At least 284 people were killed and 2,323 others injured after two strong earthquakes jolted Türkiye early Monday and damaged more than 1,700 buildings, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said. These quakes were also felt in neighboring countries including Lebanon and Syria. (Photo by Khaled Habashiti/Xinhua)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S STREET FINALS

(230206) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gabriela Mazetto of Brazil competes during the women's street finals at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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LEBANON-TRIPOLI-TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKE-REACTIONS

(230206) -- TRIPOLI, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People stay outside their residence due to the earthquakes felt in Tripoli, Lebanon, on Feb. 6, 2023. At least 284 people were killed and 2,323 others injured after two strong earthquakes jolted Türkiye early Monday and damaged more than 1,700 buildings, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said. These quakes were also felt in neighboring countries including Lebanon and Syria. (Photo by Khaled Habashiti/Xinhua)

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Turkey: Deadly M7.8 Earthquake Leaves Significant Damage In Southern Region 6

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, February 6 killing more than 400 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving significant damage to buildings.