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US: Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Pennsylvania

A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 11, with winter weather advisories and a warning remaining in effect for multiple counties.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 3

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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Charity duck rally

01.06.2025, Tallinn. Traditional charity Pardiralli (Duck rally) in Tallinn for children with cancer and their families. This was the 12th time the event, held on the canal in Kadriorg Park, had taken place. Launched in 2014, this year's event brought 20,000 racing ducks to the starting line, and the race was once again being supported by nearby resident and head of state President Karis, joined by rally star Ott TÃ¤nak, who both acted as race commentators. Photo Maidis Veltman, Postimees

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12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin

STORY: 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship kicked off on Monday at the Songhua River Ecological Tourism Scenic Area in Jingyu County, northeast China's Jilin Province. The three-day event attracts over 500 contestants from 21 universities and colleges to compete on-site, showcasing the charm of the dragon boat race. Jingyu County has put a lot of efforts into building cultural tourism projects during the event to integrate traditional sports, cultural tourism, and industry development together. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

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2 soldiers killed in plane crash during military training in Türkiye -- ministry

STORY: 2 soldiers killed in plane crash during military training in Türkiye -- ministry SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: KAYSERI, Türkiye CATEGORY: ACCIDENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Two soldiers were killed in a plane crash during military training in the central Turkish province of Kayseri on Tuesday, said the Turkish Defense Ministry. "An SF-260D type training aircraft of our Air Force Command, which took off from the 12th Air Transportation Main Base Command in Kayseri for training/testing, was involved in a crash due to an unknown reason," the ministry said in a statement. The plane crashed in the Hasan Arpa neighborhood of Kocasinan district in Kayseri province, according to the local governorate. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kayseri, Türkiye. (XHTV)

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New parliament convenes in Iran's capital

STORY: New parliament convenes in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Iran's 12th parliament was inaugurated on Monday in the Iranian capital of Tehran. During the inauguration ceremony, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the former chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security of the parliament, was appointed the temporary speaker. The official speaker is set to be elected in the coming days. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent a message to the inauguration ceremony, calling on the lawmakers to safeguard the country's national interests. Iran's acting President Mohammad Mokhber also addressed the country's new parliament. He praised late President Ebrahim Raisi's time in office, listing some of his achievements since taking office in August 2021. The parliament's 290 newly-elected members were chosen through two rounds of elections held on March

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Job opportunities prompt Mandarin-learning in Cambodia

STORY: Job opportunities prompt Mandarin-learning in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony of Duan Hua University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SENG MONYNETH, Student at Duan Hua Chinese School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MOENG KIM LEANG, Student at Duan Hua Chinese School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): MOEURN SOTHEA, Teacher at Duan Hua Chinese School STORYLINE: Cambodian students from Duan Hua Chinese School in the country's capital city of Phnom Penh have been optimistic about their future careers as their Chinese proficiency will help them seek better job opportunities. Governed by the Association of Chinese Teochew in Cambodia, Duan Hua University, an expansion of the Duan Hua Chinese School, was opened on Saturday. On the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of Duan Hua University in the capital's Pou Senchey district, Seng Monyneth, a 12th-grade student at the Duan Hua Chinese School,

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Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran's parliamentary election

STORY: Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran's parliamentary election SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in polling stations 2. various of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei voting STORYLINE: Voting in the second round of Iran's 12th parliamentary election ended at 10:00 p.m. local time (1830 GMT) Friday after 14 straight hours, according to the official news agency IRNA. The election was held at nearly 11,500 polling stations in 22 constituencies in 15 provinces and 47 counties. The voting, initially scheduled to end at 6:00 p.m. local time, was extended thrice. A total of 90 candidates competed for the remaining 45 positions in the Iranian parliament in the runoff, as 245 seats have already been decided in the first round held on March 1. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei voted at a polling station in Tehran minutes after the voting began at 8:00 a.m. local time. In an address to reporters

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Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition opens in Baghdad

STORY: Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition opens in Baghdad SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition in Baghdad STORYLINE: The 12th International Security and Defense Exhibition in Iraq commenced on Saturday in the capital city of Baghdad, with the participation of 112 weapons production companies from 19 countries. The four-day event drew together advanced equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, cannons, armored vehicles, radars, rocket launchers, machine guns, and ground support equipment. Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi said in a speech at the opening ceremony that "Iraq seeks to enhance the defense capabilities of its armed forces by learning about the latest global technologies and exchanging experiences in the military-technical fields." Mohsen al-Mandalawi, Iraq's acting parliament speaker, said in his speech that "there is a need to localize military indu

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"Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students held in Mongolia

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students in Mongolia concluded on Friday in the country's capital, Ulan Bator. Under the theme "Fly High With Chinese," a total of 25 finalists from eight schools across Mongolia showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. Enkhee Narangerel, a 12th-grade student from a secondary school in the northern province of Darkhan-Uul, won the competition and was qualified to represent Mongolia at the final "Chinese Bridge" competition in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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World champion Rovanpera wins WRC Safari Rally Kenya again

STORY: World champion Rovanpera wins WRC Safari Rally Kenya again SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: NAIVASHA, Kenya CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awards ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya STORYLINE: World champion Kalle Rovanpera became a two-time winner of the FIA Safari Rally Kenya on Sunday afternoon. The Finnish star, whose father, Halle Rovanpera, was a two-time podium finisher at this event, ended the grueling African round of the World Rally Championship with a victory margin of one minute and 37.8 seconds. In by far the toughest WRC round, Rovanpera's meticulous balance of both speed and maturity ultimately secured his 12th career victory and a first of the year for the Toyota GR Yaris 1 car. Behind him, Japanese driver Takahiro Katsuta celebrated his third Safari podium in a row and another Toyota 1-2. Frenchman Adrien Faumaux earned Ford Puma Rally 1 a commendable

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Chinese medical team helps Ghanaian hospital improve radiology services

STORY: Chinese medical team helps Ghanaian hospital improve radiology services SHOOTING TIME: March 4, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of doctors operating radiology equipment 2. various of patients 3. various of Du Yushan, the team's leader, examining a patient imaging 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU YUSHAN, Leader of 12th batch of the Chinese medical team in Ghana 5. various of a doctor taking patient imaging 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DENNIS AMARTEY AHIA, Deputy chief radiographer at LEKMA Hospital 7. various of patients at the hospital (file) STORYLINE: The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team in Ghana has helped a Ghanaian hospital improve its radiology services over the past year, benefiting thousands of local patients. LEKMA Hospital, a general hospital where the Chinese medical team is based, has been lacking radiology equipment and techniques for years, posing a challenge to disease diagnosis, Du Yushan, the team's leader, told Xin

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Iran's 5th Assembly of Experts holds last official meeting

STORY: Iran's 5th Assembly of Experts holds last official meeting SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Iran's fifth Assembly of Experts on Tuesday convened its 13th and last official meeting in the capital Tehran. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Assembly of Experts Ahmad Jannati as well as other members, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The 88-member body oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. The holding of the meeting came as the sixth Assembly of Experts election was held concurrently with the 12th parliamentary election on Friday and the new members were elected, including Raisi who was elected to the body for the third consecutive term. The term of the sixth Assembly of Experts, to begin in the coming months, will continue until 2032. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

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Turnout in Iran's 2 major elections reaches 41 pct: minister

STORY: Turnout in Iran's 2 major elections reaches 41 pct: minister SHOOTING TIME: March 4, 2024 DATELINE: March 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Monday at a press conference in Tehran that the turnout in the country's 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections, which were held on Friday, reached 41 percent. The voting began at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) at 59,000 polling stations across Iran, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. The voting was initially scheduled to end at 6:00 pm local time but was extended three times, with each extension lasting for two hours. Vahidi said 25 million of the total 6

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Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours

STORY: Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the polling stations STORYLINE: Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts ended at 12:00 a.m. Saturday local time after 16 straight hours, the official news agency IRNA reported. The voting began at 8:00 a.m. Friday local time at 59,000 polling stations across the country, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. A total of 61.17 million people, comprising 30.94 million men and 30.22 million women, were eligible to vote in the two elections, according to the Iranian Election Office affiliated to the Interior Minist

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Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours

STORY: Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of voters voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts STORYLINE: Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts ended at 12:00 a.m. Saturday local time after 16 straight hours, the official news agency IRNA reported. The voting began at 8:00 a.m. Friday local time at 59,000 polling stations across the country, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. A total of 61.17 million people, comprising 30.94 million men and 30.22 million women, were eligible to vote in the two elections, according to the I

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240302) -- BEIJING, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei casts his vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei casts his vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei casts his vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Over 15,000 candidates to run for parliament seats in Iran

STORY: Over 15,000 candidates to run for parliament seats in Iran SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: March. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:03 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: More than 15,000 candidates from different walks of life would compete for the Iranian parliament's 290 seats in the upcoming elections, said Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif on Wednesday. Nazif made the remarks at a press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, ahead of the 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections which will be held in the country on Friday. According to Nazif, candidates must be between 30 and 75 years old, and nearly 75 percent of those registered are qualified to compete in the elections. Meanwhile, almost 400 candidates were born in the 1990s and over 3,000 in the 1980s, and women constitute 13 percent of the candidates. He stressed candidates are from different walks of life, including lawyers, judges

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Farmers' New Year celebrated in China's Xigaze

STORY: Farmers' New Year celebrated in China's Xigaze SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11-13, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local markets in Xigaze 2. various of local family celebrating the festival 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident 4. various of local family celebrating the festival 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident STORYLINE: Residents in Xigaze, in China's Xizang, celebrated the Farmers' New Year on the first day of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. Xigaze, known as "Xizang's granary," celebrates the new year one month ahead of the Tibetan New Year. Beyond shopping and feasting, the festival also cherishes traditions that have been passed down through generations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): NYIMA PHENTOK, Xigaze resident "The customs of the Farmers' New Year have been passed down since a long ti

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Bangladesh's ruling party of Awami League wins 223 seats: Election Commission

STORY: Bangladesh's ruling party of Awami League wins 223 seats: Election Commission SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bangladeshi Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal announcing the result STORYLINE: The ruling Bangladeshi Awami League (AL) party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won 223 out of 298 seats in the country's parliamentary elections, according to the Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Monday. Out of 300 seats, the results of one constituency have been delayed. Meanwhile, polling in one constituency was postponed following the death of an independent candidate. In Bangladesh, a party can form a government if it manages to clinch 151 seats of the parliament in total. Awal said that voter turnout in Bangladesh's 12th parliament polls reached 41.8 percent of the total eligible voters. In Bangladesh, the party that gets majority seats can form the government, he added. Over

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Iraqi paramilitary forces hold funeral for drone attack victims in Baghdad

STORY: Iraqi paramilitary forces hold funeral for drone attack victims in Baghdad SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a funeral STORYLINE: A funeral was held on Thursday evening in Baghdad for the victims of a drone attack that took place earlier that day. Hundreds of members of the Iraqi paramilitary Hashd Shaabi forces and citizens participated in the funeral, including members of the Iraqi Parliament, leaders of the Hashd Shaabi forces, clerics, and tribal sheikhs. Three members of Hashd Shaabi forces were killed and five wounded on Thursday in a drone attack in eastern Baghdad, according to an Interior Ministry source. The attack occurred at midday when an unknown drone bombarded the headquarters of the Hashd Shaabi's 12th brigade in Palestine Street in the eastern part of Baghdad, killing the brigade leader Talib al-Saiedi, one of his aides and a fighter, the source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. Xi

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Chinese literature recitation contest for middle school students held in Mongolia

STORY: Chinese literature recitation contest for middle school students held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Chinese literature recitation contest held in Ulan Bator STORYLINE: The 12th edition of an annual contest to recite classical works of Chinese literature for Mongolian middle school students was held in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator on Friday. A total of 103 students from 14 schools across Mongolia participated in the contest organized by the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia and sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia. Batzaya Batzorig, a 12-grade male student of Khishig school in Ulan Bator, won the first place in the contest with "The Letter to Ren An." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona

STORY: Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibitors and innovative technological solutions at Barcelona's Smart City Expo on Wednesday and Thursday 2. various of access to the Smart City Expo with the slogan "The new urban era" 3. various of exhibitors from various countries, visitors, latest innovations and conferences 4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): UGO VALENTI, Director of Smart City Expo World Congress 5. various of robots, drones and lighting with AI 7. various of chargers and data monitoring 8. various of exhibiting companies and countries STORYLINE: Under the theme of "The new urban era," the 12th edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) was held in Barcelona from Nov. 7 to 9. With over 1,000 exhibitors from 800 cities in about 140 countries and regions, this year's event is the largest in its history, according to the organizers. With inn

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Global gas market development to be determined by new development centers: Gazprom CEO

STORY: Global gas market development to be determined by Global South, Asia-Pacific countries: Gazprom CEO SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said on Wednesday that the development path of the global gas market will be determined by new centers of world economic development. "The development path of the global gas market will now be determined absolutely exclusively by the new centers of world economic development: the countries of the Global South and those of the Asia-Pacific region," Miller said in a speech at the plenary session of the 12th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. He said that Russia is actively developing relations with these countries. The 12th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum is taking place in the Russian city of St. Petersburg from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, drawing more than 17,000 participants from dozens of countries, accordi

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Taobao APP Home Page Turn Blue

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A netizen browses the mobile version of Taobao in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 13, 2023. On the evening of the 12th, the homepage of the APP turned blue for the first time. According to the official response, the blue of the Taobao APP home page is "Maldives sky blue", which is a cool blue customized for the hot summer.

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Taobao APP Home Page Turn Blue

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A netizen browses the mobile version of Taobao in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 13, 2023. On the evening of the 12th, the homepage of the APP turned blue for the first time. According to the official response, the blue of the Taobao APP home page is "Maldives sky blue", which is a cool blue customized for the hot summer.

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Taobao APP Home Page Turn Blue

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A netizen browses the mobile version of Taobao in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 13, 2023. On the evening of the 12th, the homepage of the APP turned blue for the first time. According to the official response, the blue of the Taobao APP home page is "Maldives sky blue", which is a cool blue customized for the hot summer.

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Taobao APP Home Page Turn Blue

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A netizen browses the mobile version of Taobao in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 13, 2023. On the evening of the 12th, the homepage of the APP turned blue for the first time. According to the official response, the blue of the Taobao APP home page is "Maldives sky blue", which is a cool blue customized for the hot summer.

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Taobao APP Home Page Turn Blue

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A netizen browses the mobile version of Taobao in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 13, 2023. On the evening of the 12th, the homepage of the APP turned blue for the first time. According to the official response, the blue of the Taobao APP home page is "Maldives sky blue", which is a cool blue customized for the hot summer.

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Taobao APP Home Page Turn Blue

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - A netizen browses the mobile version of Taobao in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 13, 2023. On the evening of the 12th, the homepage of the APP turned blue for the first time. According to the official response, the blue of the Taobao APP home page is "Maldives sky blue", which is a cool blue customized for the hot summer.

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12th Champs Elysees Film Festival - Paris

Alexis Bernier, Sarah Gandillot, Time Zoppe and Simon Riaux (members of the press jury) arriving to the Opening ceremony of the 12th edition of Champs Elysees Film Festival at UGC Normandie cinema, in Paris, France, on June 20, 2023. Photo by Mireille Ampilhac/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lebanon fails to elect new president for 12th time

STORY: Lebanon fails to elect new president for 12th time DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:36 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri 2. various of the parliament 3. various of officials counting votes 4. various of the parliament 5. various of Berri announcing the results 6. various of the parliament 7. various of Berri leaving the parliament 8. various of the parliament STORYLINE: The Lebanese parliament on Wednesday failed to elect a new president for the republic during its 12th session, plunging the country into further political uncertainty. In the presidential race, Sleiman Frangieh, leader of the Marada Movement who was supported by the two Shiite parties Hezbollah and Amal Movement, trailed behind his main rival Jihad Azour, a former finance minister who was backed by the country's two biggest Christian parties, the Free Patriotic Movement and the Lebanese forces. Frangieh received 51 votes while Azour gained 59 votes. Neithe