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Mountain Torrents Leaves 10 Dead and 33 Missing - China

Rescuers set up a temporary passage in Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, August 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 6:50 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force march to mountain torrent-affected Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents at Xinglongshan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers are on their way to Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents at Xinglongshan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a damaged car after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a fallen tree after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers set up a temporary passage in Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents at Maliantan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. (Xinhua)

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers evacuate residents after mountain torrents at Maliantan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. (Xinhua)

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents at Xinglongshan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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JORDAN-AMMAN-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

(240513) -- AMMAN, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mostafa Al-Hiyari, director of Military Media at the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, speaks at a press conference in Amman, Jordan, May 12, 2024. The annual Eager Lion military drill hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces started Sunday, with ground, naval, and air forces from 33 countries, including the United States and 10 other Arab countries, partaking in it. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Jordan stages multinational military drill

STORY: Jordan stages multinational military drill SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA AL-HIYARI, Director of Military Media at the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HERBERT LEE BREARD, Chief of the Exercises Division at the U.S. Central Command STORYLINE: The Jordanian Armed Forces' annual Eager Lion military drills began Sunday with participation of ground, naval, and air forces from 33 countries including the United States and 10 other Arab countries. The exercise runs until May 23. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA AL-HIYARI, Director of Military Media at the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army "The Eager Lion exercise is one of the most significant military drills conducted in the Middle East region, involving participation from ground, air, and naval forces at the level of the armed forces of the participating countries. Additionally, numerous go

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China-Australia women artists dialogue exhibition underway in Sydney

STORY: China-Australia women artists dialogue exhibition underway in Sydney SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICHOLAS TSOUTAS, Curator 3. various of the exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PEGGY, Visitor STORYLINE: The Dialogue between Chinese and Australian Women Artists kicked off on Thursday in Sydney, Australia. The exhibition invites five Chinese and Australian female artists with different cultural backgrounds and artistic styles to engage in dialogue to illustrate their thoughts about history and culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICHOLAS TSOUTAS, Curator "The title of the exhibition is called 'Flow.' Flow is about the movement of ideas. If you look at all the works, it's about how do we move ideas, how do we exchange knowledge with each other, how do ideas flow from me to you and you back to me, which is the whole idea of cultural exchange. The excha

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A visit to quake-hit areas in China's Xinjiang

STORY: A visit to quake-hit areas in China's Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23-24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): GU YU, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GU YU, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in a resettlement site of Wushi County, which is located at the epicenter of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake (on Tuesday). We can see people afflicted by the earthquake have moved into tents. Although the temperature is very low, there is heating equipment in each tent. Rice, flour, oil, and other daily necessities are sufficient. According to local authorities, after the earthquake, organized rescue efforts are carried out in an orderly manner." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi, China. (XHTV)

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Türkiye detains 33 suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad

STORY: Türkiye detains 33 suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of police forces 2. various of detaining 33 suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad STORYLINE: Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of spying for Israel's intelligence service Mossad, a cabinet minister said Tuesday. The arrests followed an investigation launched by the Istanbul prosecutor office's terrorism and organized crimes investigation bureau, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The investigation revealed that the suspects planned to carry out operations against foreign nationals residing in Türkiye, including reconnaissance, pursuit, assault and kidnapping, he said. The police carried out simultaneous raids on 57 addresses in eight provinces, and seized 143,830 euros (157,807 U.S. dollars), 23,680 U.S. dollars, some other foreign cu

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Dutch people dip in icy water to welcome New Year

STORY: Dutch people dip in icy water to welcome New Year SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: BLOEMENDAAL, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of participants 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL, Participant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAGICA, Participant STORYLINE: Hundreds of Dutch people dashed into the icy North Sea in the coastal city of Bloemendaal on Monday morning to celebrate the New Year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL, Participant "It's a great start of the New Year." On the same day, thousands in other places across the Netherlands took part in similar events, jumping into the sea or a lake to welcome the New Year. The Dutch tradition started in the coastal city of Zandvoort in 1960, when a swimming club decided to start the year fresh with a plunge into the sea. Nowadays, similar events are organized in dozens of locations across the country. After the exhilarating dip, participants emerged from the

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A herdswoman slices beef for her son at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S.

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A herdswoman makes dairy food at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollar

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows a pasture in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollars) this year. (Photo by Tenzin N

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yonten's wife milks a yak at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollars) t

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yonten dusts the solar panels at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollar

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy helps his mother make cow dung cakes to be used as heating fuel at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reac

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows a winter pasture at night in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dolla

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollars

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 11, 2023 shows a pasture in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollars) this year. (Xinhua/Sun

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yonten keeps watch over his sheep at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. do

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2023 shows yaks at a pasture in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollars) this year. (Xinhua/Sun

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yonten keeps watch over his sheep at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. do

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yonten's wife (R) boils water at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollar

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yonten's father checks the number of his sheep at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 1

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A herdswoman makes cow dung cakes to be used as heating fuel at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A herdswoman walks with a dog at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollar

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-WINTER PASTURE-HERDER-LIFE (CN)

(231113) -- LHASA, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A herdswoman is pictured at a winter pasture in Dabug Village of Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 10, 2023. The county of Damxung, meaning "carefully selected pasture" in Tibetan language, is located at the southern foothill of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of about 4,200 meters. Each September, 33-year-old villager Yonten and other herders migrate north to the lower winter pastures, to escape from the extreme cold and oxygen deficit on the plateau. With the implementation of the housing project for farmers and herders in Xizang in recent years, shelters made of brick and stone, movable board houses that have replaced yak hair tents, along with the upgraded facilities of electricity and water supply, have made grassland life much easier at the winter pastures. As the owner of more than 100 yaks and over 200 sheep, Yonten's annual income is expected to reach 110,000 yuan (about 15,086 U.S. dollars) th

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On site in Gaza: Death toll climbs amid Israeli airstrikes

STORY: On site in Gaza: Death toll climbs amid Israeli airstrikes DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP (Arabic): EMAN GOMAA, Xinhua reporter in Gaza STORYLINE: STANDUP (Arabic): EMAN GOMAA, Xinhua reporter in Gaza "Since Saturday, Palestinians have been suffering from death daily, with the death toll reaching more than 500. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced today (Monday) that the number of Palestinian deaths has risen to over 500 people due to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip for the third day in a row. Last Saturday morning, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, launched a surprise attack on Israel called "Al-Aqsa Flood," which included launching thousands of rockets and drones toward the towns bordering Gaza and attacking them with dozens of Hamas members. On the other hand, the Israeli army responded by launching 'Operation Iron Swords,' which included launching hun

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China perfect market for Europe's wine industry, says Slovak winemaker

STORY: China perfect market for Europe's wine industry, says Slovak winemaker DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:33 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Slovak): EDUARD SEBO, Slovak winemaker 2. various of photos from Sebo's archive about the Wine Culture Festival 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Slovak): EDUARD SEBO, Slovak winemaker 4. various of photos from Sebo's archive about the Wine Culture Festival STORYLINE: Europe's wine cellars are brimming, while demand for the product is steadily increasing in China, Slovak winemaker Eduard Sebo told Xinhua in a recent interview. The recent drop in demand across Europe keeps pushing the prices down and threatens to destroy the wine industry, he said. As a result, vineyards are being uprooted and local wine producers are forced to distill wine into other products like alcohol for disinfectants or look for new markets, he added. Meanwhile, wine consumption and production are on the rise in China, Sebo said after he attended a recent competit

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Thai new PM, cabinet sworn in before king

STORY: Thai new PM, cabinet sworn in before king DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers swearing in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn STORYLINE: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. Srettha and 33 cabinet members under the Pheu Thai Party-led government recited the oath of allegiance before an audience with the king at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok. Six deputy prime ministers from four major parties in the coalition, including Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Palang Pracharath, and the United Thai Nation, attended the ceremony, along with other cabinet ministers and their deputies. Speaking at the government house after the swearing-in ceremony, Srettha said, "This government is a people's government. Every cabinet member is here today as a repre

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China Kazakhstan Lianyungang Logistics Cooperation Base

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - A China-Europe train carrying machinery, equipment, auto parts and other goods is ready to depart at the China Kazakhstan Lianyungang Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 4, 2023. From January to August this year, Jiangsu Central Europe (Asia) railway trains started 1,504 trains, an increase of 13.8%, and exceeded 1,500 trains during the year, 33 days and 65 days earlier than 2022 and 2021, respectively, which is the best level in the history of the same period. In August, the province started 214 train lines, a record high in a single month.

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China Kazakhstan Lianyungang Logistics Cooperation Base

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - A China-Europe train carrying machinery, equipment, auto parts and other goods departs from the China Kazakhstan Lianyungang Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 4, 2023. From January to August this year, Jiangsu Central Europe (Asia) railway trains started 1,504 trains, an increase of 13.8%, and exceeded 1,500 trains during the year, 33 days and 65 days earlier than 2022 and 2021, respectively, which is the best level in the history of the same period. In August, the province started 214 train lines, a record high in a single month.

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China Kazakhstan Lianyungang Logistics Cooperation Base

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 - A China-Europe train carrying machinery, equipment, auto parts and other goods is ready to depart at the China Kazakhstan Lianyungang Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Sept 4, 2023. From January to August this year, Jiangsu Central Europe (Asia) railway trains started 1,504 trains, an increase of 13.8%, and exceeded 1,500 trains during the year, 33 days and 65 days earlier than 2022 and 2021, respectively, which is the best level in the history of the same period. In August, the province started 214 train lines, a record high in a single month.

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The Life Scene of The Mutual Aid Happiness Hospital and Elderly People in Zhangjiakou, China

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - Photo taken on Aug 20, 2023 shows the Mutual Aid Happiness Hospital in Nanliujiayao village, Huai 'an County, North China's Hebei province. At the western foot of Baiyun Mountain in Xisha town of Huaian County, Hebei Province, there is a small mountain village called South Liujiayao, with a population of less than 60 people and an average age of more than 65 years old. Villagers have been living in earth kilns for generations, and all of them have become dangerous kilns because of the age of the buildings, wind erosion and rain erosion. In July 2018, the local government began to implement the mutual assistance and Happiness hospital project, with a cumulative investment of more than 5 million yuan, leveled more than 6,000 square meters of land in the east of the old village, built 42 sets of apartment houses for free distribution to villagers, and equipped with library, canteen, health room, fitness square and other facilities. Today, 51 people from 33 households in the