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NASA Selects SpaceX for Dragonfly Mission to Titan

Handout photo dated 2024 shows Artist’s concept of Dragonfly soaring over the dunes of Saturn’s moon Titan. NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the Dragonfly mission, a rotorcraft lander mission under NASA’s New Frontiers Program, designed to explore Saturn’s moon Titan. The mission will sample materials and determine surface composition in different geologic settings, advancing our search for the building blocks of life. The firm-fixed-price contract has a value of approximately $256.6 million, which includes launch services and other mission related costs. The Dragonfly mission currently has a targeted launch period from July 5, 2028, to July 25, 2028, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dragonfly centers on novel approach to planetary exploration, employing a rotorcraft-lander to travel between and sample diverse sites on Saturn’s largest moon. With contributions from partners around the globe, Dragonfly’s scientific payload

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

A woman sits by a tent damaged in heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

People collect items near a tent damaged in heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

People stand by a tent damaged in heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

Displaced people walk past a tent damaged in heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

Children stand by a tent damaged in heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

A man is seen inside a flooded tent after heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

A boy is seen inside a flooded tent after heavy rain in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Flood Tents - Gaza

Sandbags are piled up to prevent flood in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on November 25, 2024. UN humanitarians said on Monday they and their partners have been evaluating flood damage in a response to multiple sites for displaced Gazans hit by heavy weekend rainfall. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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Beijing Central Axis Sand Table Model

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows a sand table model of the central axis of Beijing at the Capital Museum in Beijing, Capital of China. At 11:15 am on July 27, 2024, the 46th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Conference held in New Delhi, India, adopted a resolution to add "the central axis of Beijing - the masterpiece of China's ideal capital order" to the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 59.

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.C

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman walks on the Yong'an Bridge in Xiayang Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 25, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks on the Yong'an Bridge in Xiayang Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 25, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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Inauguration Of The Metro Line 14 Extension - Paris

The “Pleyel Urban Crossing” inaugurated on May 16 allows access to sites such as the Stade de France and the Olympic village. The structure spans 48 railway tracks and connects the RER D Stade de France station. June 25, 2024. Opening to the public of the extension to metro line 14 near Paris. After a decade of work and 3.5 billion euros spent, this metro will now link Saint-Denis, to the north of Paris, with Orly airport, to the south. By mid-2025, it will carry one million passengers a day, making it the Paris region's first "supermetro" and the longest line in the network. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration Of The Metro Line 14 Extension - Paris

The “Pleyel Urban Crossing” inaugurated on May 16 allows access to sites such as the Stade de France and the Olympic village. The structure spans 48 railway tracks and connects the RER D Stade de France station. June 25, 2024. Opening to the public of the extension to metro line 14 near Paris. After a decade of work and 3.5 billion euros spent, this metro will now link Saint-Denis, to the north of Paris, with Orly airport, to the south. By mid-2025, it will carry one million passengers a day, making it the Paris region's first "supermetro" and the longest line in the network. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration Of The Metro Line 14 Extension - Paris

The “Pleyel Urban Crossing” inaugurated on May 16 allows access to sites such as the Stade de France and the Olympic village. The structure spans 48 railway tracks and connects the RER D Stade de France station. June 25, 2024. Opening to the public of the extension to metro line 14 near Paris. After a decade of work and 3.5 billion euros spent, this metro will now link Saint-Denis, to the north of Paris, with Orly airport, to the south. By mid-2025, it will carry one million passengers a day, making it the Paris region's first "supermetro" and the longest line in the network. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration Of The Metro Line 14 Extension - Paris

The “Pleyel Urban Crossing” inaugurated on May 16 allows access to sites such as the Stade de France and the Olympic village. The structure spans 48 railway tracks and connects the RER D Stade de France station. June 25, 2024. Opening to the public of the extension to metro line 14 near Paris. After a decade of work and 3.5 billion euros spent, this metro will now link Saint-Denis, to the north of Paris, with Orly airport, to the south. By mid-2025, it will carry one million passengers a day, making it the Paris region's first "supermetro" and the longest line in the network. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration Of The Metro Line 14 Extension - Paris

The “Pleyel Urban Crossing” inaugurated on May 16 allows access to sites such as the Stade de France and the Olympic village. The structure spans 48 railway tracks and connects the RER D Stade de France station. June 25, 2024. Opening to the public of the extension to metro line 14 near Paris. After a decade of work and 3.5 billion euros spent, this metro will now link Saint-Denis, to the north of Paris, with Orly airport, to the south. By mid-2025, it will carry one million passengers a day, making it the Paris region's first "supermetro" and the longest line in the network. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli airstrike in Khiam, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli airstrike in Khiam, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli airstrike in Khiam, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli shelling in Rachaya Al-Fakhar, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli airstrike in Khiam, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli shelling in Rachaya Al-Fakhar, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli airstrike in Khiam, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-BORDER-TENSIONS

(240625) -- MARJEYOUN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the smoke caused by an Israeli airstrike in Khiam, Lebanon, June 23, 2024. Lebanese military sources informed Xinhua that Israeli drones and warplanes conducted three raids on four towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Sunday, and Israeli artillery shelled eight towns and villages in the eastern and western sectors of southern Lebanon with about 35 shells. TO GO WITH "Lebanon's Hezbollah says launches drones against Israeli military sites" (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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Joint China-Central Asia archaeological work on ancient Silk Road yields results

STORY: Joint China-Central Asia archaeological work on ancient Silk Road yields results SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeological excavation sites 2. SOUNDBTIE (Chinese): TANG YUNPENG, Lecturer from Northwest University, China STORYLINE: Since 2009, the Central Asia archaeological team from Northwest University in China has cooperated with Central Asian countries to carry out archaeological excavations for more than 70 times. During the excavations, important ruins such as the Sazagan Ruins and the Rabat Ruins were excavated, and important cultural relics of ancient people such as those in Yuezhi and Kangju were identified. The excavation findings have provided empirical evidence and scientific basis for elucidating the history of the ancient Silk Road, and important efforts have been made to restore the historical sites along the ancient Silk Road. SOUNDBTIE (Chinese): TANG YUNPENG, Lecturer from

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu (R) and his friend Que Weixin take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite spo

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Ho

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his bicycle in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 27, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Jan. 3, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Photo by Wu Yon

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu poses for a photo in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye.

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu (R) and his friend Xiang Ziyu ride near a scenic area in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xi