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Sun-dried Tomatoes Field - Egypt

A farmer collects dried tomatoes at a village in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 9, 2025. According to data from Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the country's exports of dried tomatoes exceed 100 million dollars annually. The data also revealed that one hectare yields 35 tons of dried tomatoes, which are sold for 350,000 Egyptian pounds. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun-dried Tomatoes Field - Egypt

Farmers collect dried tomatoes at a village in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 9, 2025. According to data from Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the country's exports of dried tomatoes exceed 100 million dollars annually. The data also revealed that one hectare yields 35 tons of dried tomatoes, which are sold for 350,000 Egyptian pounds. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun-dried Tomatoes Field - Egypt

Sliced tomatoes are dried in the sun at a village in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 9, 2025. According to data from Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the country's exports of dried tomatoes exceed 100 million dollars annually. The data also revealed that one hectare yields 35 tons of dried tomatoes, which are sold for 350,000 Egyptian pounds. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun-dried Tomatoes Field - Egypt

A farmer sprinkles salt on sliced tomatoes to be dried at a village in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 9, 2025. According to data from Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the country's exports of dried tomatoes exceed 100 million dollars annually. The data also revealed that one hectare yields 35 tons of dried tomatoes, which are sold for 350,000 Egyptian pounds. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sun-dried Tomatoes Field - Egypt

Sliced tomatoes are dried in the sun at a village in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 9, 2025. According to data from Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the country's exports of dried tomatoes exceed 100 million dollars annually. The data also revealed that one hectare yields 35 tons of dried tomatoes, which are sold for 350,000 Egyptian pounds. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luxury mushrooms from Noto fetch record price at auction

Luxury "Nototemari" shiitake mushrooms fetch a record price of 350,000 yen ($2,200) per bowl of six at this year's first auction in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 9, 2025. The Noto region, where the mushrooms are produced, experienced a powerful earthquake in January 2024 and record torrential rains in September.

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Luxury mushrooms from Noto fetch record price at auction

Luxury "Nototemari" shiitake mushrooms are displayed after fetching a record price of 350,000 yen ($2,200) per bowl of six at this year's first auction in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 9, 2025. The Noto region, where the mushrooms are produced, experienced a powerful earthquake in January 2024 and record torrential rains in September.

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US: Park Fire Spreads Rapidly In Northern California, Threatening Thousands Of Homes 2

The Park Fire in Northern California, the state's largest wildfire this year, continues to spread rapidly and has grown to 350,000 acres as of Saturday, July 27. Evacuation orders have been issued for Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties.

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Myanmar aims to export 350,000 tons of rubber in FY 2024-25

STORY: Myanmar aims to export 350,000 tons of rubber in FY 2024-25 SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:10 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers collecting rubber latex 2. various of a rubber plantation STORYLINE: Myanmar aims to export 350,000 tons of rubber in the 2024-25 fiscal year, which started in April, according to a statement on Monday by an official from the Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association. The majority of rubber exports from Myanmar are destined for China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and India, the official told Xinhua. Mon State is the region of Myanmar with the most rubber trees. It is followed by Tanintharyi Region, Kayin State, Bago Region, Yangon Region, Ayeyarwady Region, Shan State, Kachin State, Sagaing Region and Rakhine State. According to the association, international investment will be used to enhance rubber quality and establish manufacturing facilities. In fiscal year 2023-24,

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China's Xtreme Gaming wins Dota 2 tournament in Russia

STORY: China's Xtreme Gaming wins Dota 2 tournament in Russia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Xtreme Gaming team from China won the Dota 2 tournament at the "Games of the Future" in the Russian city of Kazan on Saturday night. The final match took place between Xtreme Gaming and LGD Gaming, both from China, in which Xtreme claimed the victory by 2:0. The 1st prize of the tournament amounted to 350,000 U.S. Dollars. Zhao Zixing from the Xtreme Gaming team was recognized as the most valuable player. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-AfD Protest - Berlin

The alliance #ZusammenGegenRechts, led by 'FridaysForFuture,' organized a demonstration titled 'Defend Democracy' at the Bundestag in Berlin on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Civil society stakeholders intended to use this event to express their opposition to right-wing extremism, advocate for the protection of democracy, and protest against the deportation plans of the AfD. The alliance encompasses diverse organizations, including social associations, climate movements, youth parties, student committees, and cultural institutions. At the end of the demonstration, organizers on stage announced that an estimated 350,000 people participated in the event. The area from the Platz vor dem Reichstag to Hauptbahnhof, the other side to the Brandenburger Tor, and Unter den Linden to the Berliner Dom was filled with demonstrators. Photo by Hami Roshan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PINGTANG-GRAND BRIDGE-TOURISM (CN)

(231026) -- PINGTANG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 25, 2023 shows tourists enjoying themselves at the "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area in Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Due to the large number of bridges, their types, and the complex technologies used in the construction of the bridges, Guizhou is known as "the museum of world bridges." For years, the province has developed tourism drawing upon these bridges to boost economic growth. The "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area adjacent to the Pingtang grand bridge is the first of its kind in Guizhou to integrate bridge, service facilities, and scenic spot. The sightseeing service area received around 350,000 tourists in 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PINGTANG-GRAND BRIDGE-TOURISM (CN)

(231026) -- PINGTANG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 25, 2023 shows the Pingtang grand bridge and "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area in Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Due to the large number of bridges, their types, and the complex technologies used in the construction of the bridges, Guizhou is known as "the museum of world bridges." For years, the province has developed tourism drawing upon these bridges to boost economic growth. The "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area adjacent to the Pingtang grand bridge is the first of its kind in Guizhou to integrate bridge, service facilities, and scenic spot. The sightseeing service area received around 350,000 tourists in 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PINGTANG-GRAND BRIDGE-TOURISM (CN)

(231026) -- PINGTANG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 25, 2023 shows the "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area in Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Due to the large number of bridges, their types, and the complex technologies used in the construction of the bridges, Guizhou is known as "the museum of world bridges." For years, the province has developed tourism drawing upon these bridges to boost economic growth. The "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area adjacent to the Pingtang grand bridge is the first of its kind in Guizhou to integrate bridge, service facilities, and scenic spot. The sightseeing service area received around 350,000 tourists in 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PINGTANG-GRAND BRIDGE-TOURISM (CN)

(231026) -- PINGTANG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area in Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 25, 2023. Due to the large number of bridges, their types, and the complex technologies used in the construction of the bridges, Guizhou is known as "the museum of world bridges." For years, the province has developed tourism drawing upon these bridges to boost economic growth. The "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area adjacent to the Pingtang grand bridge is the first of its kind in Guizhou to integrate bridge, service facilities, and scenic spot. The sightseeing service area received around 350,000 tourists in 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PINGTANG-GRAND BRIDGE-TOURISM (CN)

(231026) -- PINGTANG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 25, 2023 shows the "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area in Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Due to the large number of bridges, their types, and the complex technologies used in the construction of the bridges, Guizhou is known as "the museum of world bridges." For years, the province has developed tourism drawing upon these bridges to boost economic growth. The "Sky Bridge" sightseeing service area adjacent to the Pingtang grand bridge is the first of its kind in Guizhou to integrate bridge, service facilities, and scenic spot. The sightseeing service area received around 350,000 tourists in 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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Expansion of Chinese-built hospital completed in northern Rwanda

STORY: Expansion of Chinese-built hospital completed in northern Rwanda DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:41 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Butaro Hospital 2. various of the completion ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SABIN NSANZIMANA, Rwandan Minister of Health 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAURICE MUGABOWAGAHUNDE, Governor of the Northern Province STORYLINE: A newly revamped hospital, constructed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), was officially commissioned Tuesday in Burera District in northern Rwanda. The Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital, which was expanded from 150 beds to 256 beds, now features upgraded emergency, intensive care, imaging, and oncology facilities. The hospital catered to a population of almost 350,000 before the renovation and expansion. With the hospital's capacity now increased, however, it will be better equipped to accommodate the growing population and function as a teaching facility for health professionals fr

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Century-old horse show opens in Dublin

STORY: Century-old horse show opens in Dublin DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Dublin CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the horse show STORYLINE: A century-old horse show kicked off in the Irish capital Dublin on Wednesday, attracting thousands of horse lovers from home and abroad. Named Dublin Horse Show, the five-day event, first held in 1864, is expected to attract over 120,000 visitors this year, said the organizers. More than 160 competitions for horses and riders in different age brackets will take place during the show, which is held at Royal Dublin Society building complex for large-scale events. Important competitions include Jumping Nations Cup with a prize of 250,000 euros (274,353 U.S. dollars) and International Grand Prix with a prize of 350,000 euros (384,125 U.S. dollars). Hundreds of trade stalls selling various types of horse-related products such as saddles and special vehicles for transporting horses are set up indoors and outdoors at the venue.

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Bank of Spain estimates 1.6 million households unable to cover their basic expenses

STORY: Bank of Spain estimates 1.6 million households unable to cover their basic expenses DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Barcelona STORYLINE: According to a recent report from the Bank of Spain, one in eleven Spanish families (9%) could not afford their basic needs, such as rent, food or debt payments, with their gross income in 2022. This means that about 1.6 million households were struggling financially last year, an increase of 350,000 households (2%) from 2020. The report blames the inflationary pressure, worsened by the Ukraine crisis, and the higher interest rates set by the European Central Bank (ECB) for the rise in financial hardship among Spanish families. The report also reveals that despite a 6.8% growth in gross disposable income of households in Spain since 2020, inflation eroded their purchasing power by 4.5%, limiting their ability to save and spend. Moreover, the report warns that six out of ten Spanish fam

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows a farmer working in the field of pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-PINEAPPLE FIELD (CN)

(230531) -- ZHANJIANG, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the fields which are mainly planted with pineapples in Qujie Township of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. Xuwen County is a major producer of pineapples, with a planting area of more than 350,000 mu (23,333 hectares). (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)