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Ireland: 23 Arrested, Second Night of Protest Outside Citywest Hotel Turns Violent

On October 22, clashes continued for a second consecutive night in Dublin as protesters gathered outside the Citywest hotel housing asylum seekers, following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl nearby. Demonstrators hurled stones and fireworks at police, injuring two officers, while 23 people were arrested.

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Baseball: Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's career highlights

File photo shows Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hitting a single, his 200th hit of the season, during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sept. 23, 2010, at Rogers Centre in Toronto. It set a Major League Baseball record of 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons. Ichiro became the first Asian player inducted to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees and damaged houses in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows charred remains of vehicles in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows burned trees in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sumo: Tamawashi sets record for most consecutive bouts

Mongolian-born wrestler Tamawashi (front), No.10 maegashira, set to face 11th-ranked Kagayaki in his 1,631st consecutive bout on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 10, 2024, achieving the longest unbroken streak in the history of the ancient sport.

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Sumo: Tamawashi sets record for most consecutive bouts

Mongolian-born wrestler Tamawashi (C) has his 1,631st consecutive bout on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sept. 10, 2024, achieving the longest unbroken streak in the history of the ancient sport.

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EGYPT-CAIRO-ANNUAL HEADLINE INFLATION RATE-JUNE-DROPPING

(240710) -- CAIRO, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man looks at a clothing store in Cairo, Egypt, on July 10, 2024. Egypt's annual headline inflation rate dropped to 27.1 percent in June, down from 27.4 percent in May, continuing a downward trend for the fourth consecutive month, the country's statistics body reported on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-ANNUAL HEADLINE INFLATION RATE-JUNE-DROPPING

(240710) -- CAIRO, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk past a clothing store in Cairo, Egypt, on July 10, 2024. Egypt's annual headline inflation rate dropped to 27.1 percent in June, down from 27.4 percent in May, continuing a downward trend for the fourth consecutive month, the country's statistics body reported on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-ANNUAL HEADLINE INFLATION RATE-JUNE-DROPPING

(240710) -- CAIRO, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People stand in front of clothing stores in Cairo, Egypt, on July 10, 2024. Egypt's annual headline inflation rate dropped to 27.1 percent in June, down from 27.4 percent in May, continuing a downward trend for the fourth consecutive month, the country's statistics body reported on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-ANNUAL HEADLINE INFLATION RATE-JUNE-DROPPING

(240710) -- CAIRO, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman selects vegetables at a stall in Cairo, Egypt, on July 10, 2024. Egypt's annual headline inflation rate dropped to 27.1 percent in June, down from 27.4 percent in May, continuing a downward trend for the fourth consecutive month, the country's statistics body reported on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Afghanistan expects to harvest 50 tonnes of saffron this year

STORY: Afghanistan expects to harvest 50 tonnes of saffron this year SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people working in a saffron factory in Herat, Afghanistan 2. various of the street views in Herat STORYLINE: Saffron cultivation has seen a rise in Afghanistan, with the war-torn country anticipating a harvest of approximately 50 tonnes of the valuable plant this year, the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock said. Saffron, locally known as red gold, has been cultivated in 26 out of the country's 34 provinces, with nearly 90 percent harvested in the western Herat province, local television channel TOLOnews reported on Saturday. Afghanistan's saffron stands out for its exceptional quality and flavor, consistently earning the top position in a global competition hosted by the International Taste Institute based in Belgium for the ninth consecutive year, Sadr Azam Osmani,

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Modi takes oath as Indian prime minister for 3rd consecutive term

STORY: Modi takes oath as Indian prime minister for 3rd consecutive term SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of PM Modi Oath Taking Ceremony 2024 In Rashtrapati Bhavan STORYLINE: Narendra Modi took oath as India's prime minister for the third consecutive five-year term in New Delhi on Sunday. Indian President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Modi at an official ceremony held at the lawns of President's House in New Delhi. Besides Modi, a host of ministers, including those with full cabinet rank and ministers of state (junior ministers), also took oath on Sunday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240610) -- BEIJING, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Narendra Modi takes oath as India's prime minister at the Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House) in New Delhi, India, June 9, 2024. Narendra Modi took oath as India's prime minister for the third consecutive five-year term in New Delhi on Sunday. (UNI/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Huawei launches Seeds for Future 2024 program in Nepal

STORY: Huawei launches Seeds for Future 2024 program in Nepal SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The Seeds for the Future 2024 program was inaugurated in Kathmandu by Huawei on Friday, the fourth consecutive year for the Chinese technology giant to continue its efforts to help the South Asian country achieve a digital transformation. Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in the program co-organized with Nepal's ministry of education, science and technology. Under the program, top selected students shall join on-site training and a regional competition in China in September, where they will be attending seminars on cutting-edge technological innovation as well. The top two teams from the regional round shall visit China again for the global final. "The experiences and knowledge gained through this program will empower our young talents to become leaders in the digital transf

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CANADA-TORONTO-UNEMPLOYMENT RATE-APRIL

(240510) -- TORONTO, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a job board in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2024. Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.1 percent in April, while the employment rate held steady at 61.4 percent, following six consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada said Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-UNEMPLOYMENT RATE-APRIL

(240510) -- TORONTO, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job board is seen by a road in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2024. Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.1 percent in April, while the employment rate held steady at 61.4 percent, following six consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada said Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-UNEMPLOYMENT RATE-APRIL

(240510) -- TORONTO, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a job board by a street in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2024. Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.1 percent in April, while the employment rate held steady at 61.4 percent, following six consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada said Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-UNEMPLOYMENT RATE-APRIL

(240510) -- TORONTO, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A job board is seen by a road in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2024. Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.1 percent in April, while the employment rate held steady at 61.4 percent, following six consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada said Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-UNEMPLOYMENT RATE-APRIL

(240510) -- TORONTO, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a hiring sign by a street in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2024. Canada's unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.1 percent in April, while the employment rate held steady at 61.4 percent, following six consecutive monthly declines, Statistics Canada said Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240510) -- BEIJING, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows a tourist dock at Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, is located in the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Since the Xiong'an New Area was established in 2017, the lake's rehabilitation and protection activities have been bolstered. As of 2023, the water quality in Baiyangdian had maintained Grade III in the country's five-tier quality system for three consecutive years. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe on May 3

STORY: China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe on May 3 SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: WENCHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket combination STORYLINE: The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch on May 3, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Wednesday. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, making this mission the first of its kind in human history. At present, preparations for the mission are progressing steadily at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket will soon be refuelled with propellant, the CNSA said. As there is a narrow launch window on the two consecutive days, with only 50 minutes for each day, the mission's rocket team has designed a total of 10 trajectories, the CNSA added. The Wenchang Space Launch Site on Wednesday conducted a fi

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NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1

STORY: NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 2. various of a China-Europe freight train 3. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Total import and export value of goods in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grew by 42.7 percent year on year to 93.63 billion yuan (about 13.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2024, the second highest growth rate among all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, official data showed on Thursday. In March 2024 alone, Xinjiang's foreign trade value grew by 27.3 percent, registering growth for 29 consecutive months. From January to March, the region had conducted trade with 193 countries and regions across the globe. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

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India's forex reserves rise to 648.562 bln USD

STORY: India's forex reserves rise to 648.562 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of building of the Reserve Bank of India 3. various of market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves further rose by 2.98 billion U.S. dollars to 648.562 billion U.S. dollars in the week ended April 5, according to the weekly statistics issued by the country's central bank the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This was the seventh consecutive week when India's forex reserves moved upwards. The foreign currency assets, a key component of the forex reserves, rose by 549 million U.S. dollars to 571.166 billion U.S. dollars during the cited period, showed the RBI data. Meanwhile, the gold reserves rose by 2.398 billion U.S. dollars to 54.558 billion U.S. dollars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Passengers Board Train To Beijing in Xi 'an

Passengers board the T232 train from Xi 'an to Beijing West in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Feb 17, 2024. On February 18, 2024, according to the news of China National Railway Group Co., LTD., on February 17, the eighth day of the first lunar month, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, the national railway sent 16.067 million passengers, setting a new record high for four consecutive days. During the Spring Festival holiday (Feb 10 to 17), a total of 99.46 million trips were made by railways across the country.

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Passengers Board Train To Beijing in Xi 'an

Passengers board the T232 train from Xi 'an to Beijing West in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Feb 17, 2024. On February 18, 2024, according to the news of China National Railway Group Co., LTD., on February 17, the eighth day of the first lunar month, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, the national railway sent 16.067 million passengers, setting a new record high for four consecutive days. During the Spring Festival holiday (Feb 10 to 17), a total of 99.46 million trips were made by railways across the country.

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Passengers Board Train To Beijing in Xi 'an

Passengers board the T232 train from Xi 'an to Beijing West in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Feb 17, 2024. On February 18, 2024, according to the news of China National Railway Group Co., LTD., on February 17, the eighth day of the first lunar month, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, the national railway sent 16.067 million passengers, setting a new record high for four consecutive days. During the Spring Festival holiday (Feb 10 to 17), a total of 99.46 million trips were made by railways across the country.

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Passengers Board Train To Beijing in Xi 'an

Passengers board the T232 train from Xi 'an to Beijing West in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Feb 17, 2024. On February 18, 2024, according to the news of China National Railway Group Co., LTD., on February 17, the eighth day of the first lunar month, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, the national railway sent 16.067 million passengers, setting a new record high for four consecutive days. During the Spring Festival holiday (Feb 10 to 17), a total of 99.46 million trips were made by railways across the country.

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SINGAPORE-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240209) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view the lanterns during the light up ceremony of the "River Hongbao", an integral part of the Lunar New Year celebrations here, at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Feb. 8, 2024. The "River Hongbao" is held from Feb. 8 to 17 for 10 consecutive days this year. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240209) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view the lanterns during the light up ceremony of the "River Hongbao", an integral part of the Lunar New Year celebrations here, at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Feb. 8, 2024. The "River Hongbao" is held from Feb. 8 to 17 for 10 consecutive days this year. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240209) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos in front of lantern decorations during the light up ceremony of the "River Hongbao", an integral part of the Lunar New Year celebrations here, at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Feb. 8, 2024. The "River Hongbao" is held from Feb. 8 to 17 for 10 consecutive days this year. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240209) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view the lanterns during the light up ceremony of the "River Hongbao", an integral part of the Lunar New Year celebrations here, at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Feb. 8, 2024. The "River Hongbao" is held from Feb. 8 to 17 for 10 consecutive days this year. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240209) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos of lantern decorations during the light up ceremony of the "River Hongbao", an integral part of the Lunar New Year celebrations here, at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Feb. 8, 2024. The "River Hongbao" is held from Feb. 8 to 17 for 10 consecutive days this year. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240209) -- SINGAPORE, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child poses for photos in front of a lantern decoration during the light up ceremony of the "River Hongbao", an integral part of the Lunar New Year celebrations here, at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, Feb. 8, 2024. The "River Hongbao" is held from Feb. 8 to 17 for 10 consecutive days this year. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Dutch economy deteriorates further in January

STORY: Dutch economy deteriorates further in January SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in the Hague STORYLINE: The Dutch economy showed a downward trend in January, with 10 out of 13 indicators below their long-term trend, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on Wednesday. The CBS uses this method with 13 indicators, such as the gross domestic product (GDP) figures, unemployment rates, consumer confidence and the number of bankruptcies, to monitor the state and the cycle of the Dutch economy and get an overall coherent macroeconomic picture, based on all available data known to the CBS at the time. One of the indicators is the GDP, which fell by 0.3 percent in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter with contraction. "The contraction in Q3 can mainly be attributed to declining investments in fixed assets, a decli

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GHANA-ACCRA-INFLATION-DECLINE

(240111) -- ACCRA, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors sell goods at a market in Accra, Ghana, Jan. 10, 2024. The Ghana Statistical Service announced on Wednesday that the country's inflation rate dropped to 23.2 percent in December last year, the fifth consecutive decrease since August 2023. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-INFLATION-DECLINE

(240111) -- ACCRA, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors sell goods at a market in Accra, Ghana, Jan. 10, 2024. The Ghana Statistical Service announced on Wednesday that the country's inflation rate dropped to 23.2 percent in December last year, the fifth consecutive decrease since August 2023. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on March 5, 2023 shows Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrating after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows Red Bull Racing's driver Max Verstappen performing a burnout after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen (2nd L) of Red Bull Racing posing on the podium after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east Ch

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2023 shows artists performing during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xin

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows delegation of China parading into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

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TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2023

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the world's top 10 athletes in 2023: 7. Nikola Jokic (Serbia, basketball) Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first-ever NBA title during the 2022-2023 season while earning himself the NBA Finals MVP award. Despite failing to win the regular season MVP for the third consecutive season, Jokic's averages of 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game still showcased his skills. This file photo taken on June 12, 2023 shows Nikola Jokic (front L) of Denver Nuggets celebrating receiving the NBA Finals MVP Award after Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena in Denver, the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2023

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the world's top 10 athletes in 2023: 5. Max Verstappen (The Netherlands, Formula One) Verstappen won a record 19 of 22 Grand Prix in the 2023 season, finishing with a historic 575 points for his third consecutive World Championship title that sees him cement his status as one of F1's all-time greats. This file photo taken on March 5, 2023 shows Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrating after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)