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Spanish Muslims retrace 500-year-old pilgrimage route to Mecca on horseback arrive in Syria

A group of pilgrims gathers with local officials and Free Syrian flags at the Bab al-Salam border crossing in Azaz, Syria on April 12, 2025. The Spanish convoy entered Syria on horseback as part of a symbolic pilgrimage to Mecca, retracing a route from Andalusia to revive a journey lost for over 400 years. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling (L) talking with a citizen in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work things out."

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling (1st L) talking with a couple in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work things ou

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling talking in a follow-up phone call in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work thing

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling (L) and her colleague working in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work things ou

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling talking with a couple in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work things out." Phot

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling talking with a couple in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work things out." Phot

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARRIAGE&FAMILY COUNSELOR (CN)

(240810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Sui Yanling providing pre-marriage counseling in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 7, 2024. After retirement, Sui Yanling found some of her friends stuck in anxiety and pain because of family issues. She decided to learn psychological knowledge and obtained qualifications for a marriage and family counselor. Sui began to provide counseling services for couples with relationship concerns in the marriage registration center in Daxing District of Beijing in 2020. So far, she has helped more than 400 couples solve their marriage crises free of charge. Apart from marital counseling, Sui also engages herself in pre-marriage counseling and family counseling for infants aged below three years, among others. "People are now turning to professional marriage counselling," Sui said. "Through our efforts, couples can navigate through the crisis and work thing

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Free story classes for rural children in NW China

STORY: Free story classes for rural children in NW China SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of free story classes for rural children by Jiao Meining 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO MEINING, Storyteller 3. various of free story classes for rural children by Jiao Meining STORYLINE: In 2015, under the influence of Japanese painter Miyoshi Tatsuya, a woman named Jiao Meining began to offer free story classes to children in rural China. Over the past 9 years, Jiao has taught at least 4 classes a week, covering over 400 schools. Nearly 100,000 rural children have enjoyed her story classes. Born in rural area of Shaanxi, NW China, Jiao has always enjoyed reading since her childhood. She knows that compared to children in big cities, rural students lack high-quality reading resources. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO MEINING, Storyteller "When I was telling a story, I can see the glow from children's eyes. I can also feel

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FarmFest 2024 held in Hong Kong

STORY: FarmFest 2024 held in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the FarmFest 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): KENNETH LAW, Vendor 3. various of the FarmFest 2024 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): HO, Hong Kong resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Cantonese): GU, Hong Kong resident 6. various of the FarmFest 2024 STORYLINE: Hong Kong's largest outdoor farmers' market opened Friday at the Fa Hui Park, showcasing a variety of local agricultural and fishery products and other goods. The three-day FarmFest 2024 is jointly organized by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the Vegetable Marketing Organization (VMO) and the Fish Marketing Organization (FMO). The market, which houses some 400 stalls, opens from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with free admission. An array of agricultural and fishery products is on sale during FarmFest, featuring premium agricultural products produced by local organic, hydrop

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Chinese doctors deliver free medical services to remote Kiribati island

STORY: Chinese doctors deliver free medical services to remote Kiribati island DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: BERU, Kiribati CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the remote Kiribati island Beru 2. various of medical services STORYLINE: Three Chinese doctors on Sunday finished a two-day visit to Beru, a remote island of the Republic of Kiribati located more than 400 kilometers southeast of the capital Tarawa, after delivering free medical services to local residents. At the invitation of Kiribati Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Cao Lijun, Ma Qiuhua and Zhang Yunhua from the second batch of the Chinese medical team stationed in Kiribati departed from Tarawa on Saturday, heading to their destination by plane. At Bura's Maneaba, a traditional meeting house of local communities, the doctors offered a variety of free medical services to local residents, such as blood pressure and blood sugar measurement, cardiopulmonary auscultation, wound debridement and dressing change, as wel

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Charitable kitchen in southern Lebanon provides food during Ramadan

STORY: Charitable kitchen in southern Lebanon provides free food during Ramadan DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:32 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people working in the kitchen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HIKMAT ANKOUNI, Beneficiary and volunteer 5. various of workers distributing food to people STORYLINE: A charitable kitchen called "Popular Kitchen" has provided free meals for families struggling financially amid the current crisis in Lebanon. It has become more active during Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager "It's the fourth year since we launched the Popular Kitchen. We work continuously daily not only on the occasion of Ramadan. We distribute around 400 to 500 meals daily." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager "Our team volunteers to work in the kitchen for free daily. We did something nice. We tried to invite our benefi

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ASIA YOUTH LEADERS FORUM (CN)

(230326) -- GUANGZHOU, March 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant takes photos during the opening ceremony of the Asia Youth Leaders Forum in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 25, 2023. The Asia Youth Leaders Forum kicked off here on Saturday. The forum is scheduled for three days in Nansha New District of Guangzhou, a pilot Free Trade Zone in Guangdong. During the event, about 400 young people from Asian countries will discuss topics including fostering technology cooperation, promoting high-quality development, enhancing healthcare, encouraging financial investment, innovation and entrepreneurship, and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ASIA YOUTH LEADERS FORUM (CN)

(230326) -- GUANGZHOU, March 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese short-track skater and Winter Olympic medalist Wu Dajing delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Asia Youth Leaders Forum in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 25, 2023. The Asia Youth Leaders Forum kicked off here on Saturday. The forum is scheduled for three days in Nansha New District of Guangzhou, a pilot Free Trade Zone in Guangdong. During the event, about 400 young people from Asian countries will discuss topics including fostering technology cooperation, promoting high-quality development, enhancing healthcare, encouraging financial investment, innovation and entrepreneurship, and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ASIA YOUTH LEADERS FORUM (CN)

(230326) -- GUANGZHOU, March 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 25, 2023 shows an exterior view of the venue of the Asia Youth Leaders Forum in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The Asia Youth Leaders Forum kicked off here on Saturday. The forum is scheduled for three days in Nansha New District of Guangzhou, a pilot Free Trade Zone in Guangdong. During the event, about 400 young people from Asian countries will discuss topics including fostering technology cooperation, promoting high-quality development, enhancing healthcare, encouraging financial investment, innovation and entrepreneurship, and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. (Xinhua)

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Pellegrini wins 200 free at world c'ships

SHANGHAI, China - Italy's Federica Pellegrini celebrates after she wins the women's 200 free at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 27, 2011. She has also won the women's 400 free at the event.

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Pellegrini wins 200 free at world c'ships

SHANGHAI, China - Italy's Federica Pellegrini celebrates after she wins the women's 200 free at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 27, 2011. She has also won the women's 400 free at the event.

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Exhibitors eye opportunities at China-ASEAN Expo as record number of deals made

STORY: Exhibitors eye opportunities at China-ASEAN Expo as record number of deals made DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZENG YI, Guangxi MAYI Imported Goods Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LISY LEE, Chairman, Malaysia's Petronas China branch 4. various of the 19th China-ASEAN Expo STORYLINE: The 19th China-ASEAN Expo concluded on Monday in Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with a record number of deals made. A total of 267 domestic and international deals have been signed, with an investment of over 400 billion yuan (about 57 billion U.S. dollars), up 37 percent compared to last year. Exhibitors attending the expo expressed their confidence in the trade opportunities brought by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement. 　 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZENG YI, Guangxi MAYI Imported Goods

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U.S. government should restrain demon of gun violence: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. government should restrain demon of gun violence: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: April 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "The U.S. government should restrain the demon of gun violence and make sure the American people could enjoy democracy and human rights, free of gun violence," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "In the first 3 months of this year, more than 115 people lost their lives, and more than 90 people were injured due to gun violence on average per day. Other studies estimate that the U.S., which accounts for only 5 percent of the world's population, owns 46 percent of the world's guns. There are as many gun stores in the U.S. as drug stores. Civilians own nearly 400 million guns of all kinds. That is about 120 guns per 100 people.

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker wearing a face mask collects a sample at a COVID-19 testing site in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy sunset at the seaside in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-COVID-19-FACE MASK

(220120) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York, the United States, Jan. 19, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of the efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Wednesday quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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FILE-U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-COVID-19-N95 FACE MASKS

(220119) -- SAN MATEO (U.S.), Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on April 21, 2021 shows a man wearing a N95 face mask on a street in San Mateo, California, the United States. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Jan. 19, 2022 quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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FILE-U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-COVID-19-N95 FACE MASKS

(220119) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on July 17, 2021 shows a woman wearing a N95 face mask on a street in San Francisco, California, the United States. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Jan. 19, 2022 quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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FILE-U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-COVID-19-N95 FACE MASKS

(220119) -- SAN MATEO (U.S.), Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on April 11, 2021 shows a man wearing a KN95 face mask with children at a train station in San Mateo, California, the United States. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Jan. 19, 2022 quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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FILE-U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-COVID-19-N95 FACE MASKS

(220119) -- SAN MATEO (U.S.), Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 17, 2021 shows a woman wearing a KN95 face mask at a restaurant in San Mateo, California, the United States. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Jan. 19, 2022 quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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FILE-U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-COVID-19-N95 FACE MASKS

(220119) -- SAN MATEO (U.S.), Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on April 26, 2021 shows a man wearing a KN95 face mask on a street in San Mateo, California, the United States. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of efforts to fight the surging Omicron COVID-19 variant, USA Today on Jan. 19, 2022 quoted an official source as saying. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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WW2 - Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy

WW2 - Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy. The largest submarine ever built until surpassed by the first Japanese I-400-class submarine in 1943. Classified as an "undersea cruiser" by sources of her time. She carried a Besson MB.411 observation floatplane in a hangar built abaft of the conning tower - photoraph taken circa 1936 (the radio masts were removed by 1938). Date: circa 1936

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Colorful images illuminate Nijo Castle gate in Kyoto

Colorful images are projected onto the Karamon Gate of Nijo Castle, a World Heritage site, in Kyoto, western Japan, during a press preview on March 19, 2015, before opening to the public from March 20 through April 12. Admission is free for visitors dressed in Japanese kimono, or otherwise 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary to high school students. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Pellegrini wins 200 free at world c'ships

SHANGHAI, China - Italy's Federica Pellegrini celebrates after she wins the women's 200 free at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 27, 2011. She has also won the women's 400 free at the event. (Kyodo)

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Pellegrini wins 200 free at world c'ships

SHANGHAI, China - Italy's Federica Pellegrini celebrates after she wins the women's 200 free at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 27, 2011. She has also won the women's 400 free at the event. (Kyodo)

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Ledecky wins gold medal in 400-meter free style

Katie Ledecky of the United States shows off her gold medal after winning the women's 400-meter freestyle with a world record of 3:56.46 at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 7, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ledecky wins gold medal in 400-meter free style

Katie Ledecky (R) of the United States celebrates with teammate Leah Smith after winning the women's 400-meter freestyle with a world record of 3:56.46 at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 7, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ledecky wins gold medal in 400-meter free style

Katie Ledecky of the United States competes in the women's 400-meter freestyle final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 7, 2016. Ledecky won the gold medal with a new world record of 3:56.46. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ledecky wins gold medal in 400-meter free style

Katie Ledecky of the United States pumps her fist after setting a new world record of 3:56.46 and winning the gold medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 7, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ledecky wins gold medal in 400-meter free style

Katie Ledecky of the United States pumps her fist after setting a new world record of 3:56.46 and winning the gold medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 7, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo