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Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

The crumbled wreckage of a downtown high-rise smashed by a fallen crane from hurricane Milton at The Tampa Bay Times Building 490 1st Avenue South from Milton on October 11, 2024, in St. Petersburg. Photo by Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Milton Kills At Least 16 In Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis, flanked by state officials and lawmakers of both parties, addresses the media during a press conference in front of the crumbled wreckage of a downtown high-rise smashed by a fallen crane from hurricane Milton at 490 1st Avenue South from Milton on October 11, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photo by Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NEW INT'L LAND-SEA TRADE CORRIDOR-CONTAINERS (CN)

(240802) -- NANNING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a view of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As of Aug. 2 this year, more than 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers for rail-sea intermodal transportation have been delivered via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, the highest level for the same period in all years. The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, jointly built by provincial-level regions in western China and ASEAN members, expanded its reach to 490 ports across 120 countries and regions, according to data released in January by southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the corridor's operational hub. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NEW INT'L LAND-SEA TRADE CORRIDOR-CONTAINERS (CN)

(240802) -- NANNING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a cargo ship leaving Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As of Aug. 2 this year, more than 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers for rail-sea intermodal transportation have been delivered via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, the highest level for the same period in all years. The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, jointly built by provincial-level regions in western China and ASEAN members, expanded its reach to 490 ports across 120 countries and regions, according to data released in January by southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the corridor's operational hub. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NEW INT'L LAND-SEA TRADE CORRIDOR-CONTAINERS (CN)

(240802) -- NANNING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member operates a crane to load a container onto a truck at a railway container terminal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 1, 2024. As of Aug. 2 this year, more than 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers for rail-sea intermodal transportation have been delivered via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, the highest level for the same period in all years. The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, jointly built by provincial-level regions in western China and ASEAN members, expanded its reach to 490 ports across 120 countries and regions, according to data released in January by southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the corridor's operational hub. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NEW INT'L LAND-SEA TRADE CORRIDOR-CONTAINERS (CN)

(240802) -- NANNING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members watch over the loading of containers at Nanning International Railway Port in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 31, 2024. As of Aug. 2 this year, more than 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers for rail-sea intermodal transportation have been delivered via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, the highest level for the same period in all years. The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, jointly built by provincial-level regions in western China and ASEAN members, expanded its reach to 490 ports across 120 countries and regions, according to data released in January by southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the corridor's operational hub. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

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Trade activities vigorous via land-sea trade corridor in Chongqing, China

STORY: Trade activities vigorous via land-sea trade corridor in Chongqing, China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of trade activities via land-sea trade corridor STORYLINE: Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has transported over 4,200 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of goods via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor since this year's Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10, with a total value of about 500 million yuan (about 69.5 million U.S. dollars). The main categories of goods included chemical raw materials and products, light industry and pharmaceutical products, metal ores, automotive and motorcycle parts. The goods were transported to countries including Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, and the Netherlands. By the end of 2023, the corridor reached 490 ports in 120 countries and regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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380 runners join grueling course at Spartathlon ultramarathon

STORY: 380 runners join grueling course at Spartathlon ultramarathon DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIETMAR GOEBEL, Spartathlon athlete 3. various of the race 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): THOMAS KOENEXL, Spartathlon athlete STORYLINE: The 41st edition of the Spartathlon ultramarathon race was held over the weekend. Some 380 runners from 50 countries and regions finished the 245-kilometer event from Athens to Sparta in southern Greece. Following the footsteps of the ancient Greek soldier Pheidippides, their common goal was to cross the finish line on Sunday. According to ancient Greek historians, in 490 BC, ahead of the battle of Marathon against the Persian forces, Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to request support. He reached his destination on foot nonstop within two days. In 1982, three British runners set off to test whether the references were correct, leading to the establishment of the event.

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Chinese navy vessels evacuate personnel from Sudan

STORY: Chinese navy vessels evacuate personnel from Sudan DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the evacuation STORYLINE: Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The vessels carried a shipboard helicopter and over 490 officers and soldiers, including dozens of special forces members. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. This is the third time the PLA Navy dispatched vessels to carry out an overseas evacuation task. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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'World's tallest hotel' opens in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Photo taken on March 30, 2011, shows the 490-meters-tall International Commerce Centre building in Hong Kong, which houses the Ritz-Carlton hotel that opened on March 29. Marketed as the world's tallest hotel, the luxury facility is located on the building's 102nd through 118th floors.

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Ferraris rev up for Guinness world record in car parade

OYAMA, Japan - A total of 490 Ferrari vehicles are lined up to take part in a parade for the Italian car in a bid to set a new Guinness world record at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 11. The current record in the category was set in Britain last June with 385 Ferraris taking part.

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Ferraris rev up for Guinness world record in car parade

OYAMA, Japan - A total of 490 Ferrari cars take part in a parade in a bid to set a new Guinness world record at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 11. The current record in the category was set in Britain last June when 385 Ferraris took part.

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Greece's Pitsolis wins 39th Athens Authentic Marathon

STORY: Greece's Pitsolis wins 39th Athens Authentic Marathon DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 39th edition of the Athens Authentic Marathon STORYLINE: Greece's Charalampos Pitsolis won the 39th edition of the Athens Authentic Marathon on Sunday. The 29-year-old runner crossed the finish line at the Panathenaic Stadium in the center of Athens in two hours, 23 minutes and 43 seconds. Greece's Konstantinos Gkelaouzos, last year's winner, followed second, clocking 2:24:45, and Konstantinos Stamoulis ranked third in 2:25:37. Greek runner Vasiliki Konstantinopoulou was the first in the women's category, clocking 2:46:01. The classic course from Marathon city to Athens follows in the footsteps of Pheidippides who inspired the race. According to legend, the ancient soldier first ran the route from the battlefield of Marathon beach to Athens in 490 BC to inform Athenians of the victory against Persian forces. Kenya's Felix Kipchirchir Kandi

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S.Korea's current account surplus drops in September

STORY: S.Korea's current account surplus drops in September DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bank of Korea (Xinhua) 2. various of Seoul urban landscape (Yonhap TV) 3. various of port (Yonhap TV) 4. various of companies (Yonhap TV) STORYLINE: South Korea's current account surplus dropped in September due to soaring import costs, driven by higher energy prices, as well as export fall, central bank data showed Tuesday. Current account balance, the broadest measure of cross-border trade, recorded a surplus of 1.61 billion U.S. dollars in September, down from a surplus of 10.51 billion dollars tallied in the same month of last year, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). Trade balance for goods logged a surplus of 490 million dollars in September, sharply down from a surplus of 9.55 billion dollars a year earlier. Import costs jumped in recent months as the prolonged geopolitical risks in Europe propped up energy prices. Import a

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40th Spartathlon ultramarathon race held at foot of Athens Acropolis

STORY: 40th Spartathlon ultramarathon race held at foot of Athens Acropolis DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spartathlon ultramarathon race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIEDZIELSKI ROBERT, Runner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HILDE DOSOGNE, Runner 4. various of Spartathlon ultramarathon race STORYLINE: The 40th Spartathlon ultramarathon race started on Friday at the foot of the Athens Acropolis, with 353 runners from 48 countries and regions participating in the 245-km course from Athens to Sparta in southern Greece. Following the footsteps of the ancient Greek soldier Pheidippides, they aim to cross the finish line on Saturday. About one-third of participants achieve this, according to the international "SPARTATHLON" association, which organizes the event under the auspices of the Greek Ministries of Tourism and National Defense. According to ancient Greek historians, in 490 BC, ahead of the battle of Marathon against the Persian forces, Pheidipp

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Indian gov't announces free booster doses as COVID-19 cases spike

STORY: Indian gov't announces free booster doses as COVID-19 cases spike DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India gate 2. various of people wearing masks 3. various of a market 4. various of a hospital 5. various of people getting vaccinated 6. various of traffic STORYLINE: India's health ministry data showed on Thursday that 20,139 new cases of COVID-19 were reported during the past 24 hours, taking the total tally to 43,689,989 in the country. Indian capital Delhi logged 490 new cases in the last 24 hours, and the active caseload currently stands at 136,076. The country also logged 38 related deaths during the period, which has pushed the overall death toll to 525,557, the ministry said. The daily positivity rate has risen to 5.10 percent and the weekly positivity rate has increased to 4.37 percent, the ministry data showed. Meanwhile, the government announced Wednesday evening that all adults will be able to get free b

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China, Algeria ink 490-mln-USD oil exploration contract

STORY: China, Algeria ink 490-mln-USD oil exploration contract DATELINE: May 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony of the oil exploration contract 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED ARKAB, Algeria's Minister of Energy and Mines STORYLINE: Chinese oil company Sinopec Overseas Oil and Gas Limited (SOOGL) and Algeria's oil giant Sonatrach signed on Saturday a 490-million-U.S. dollars contract on oil and gas exploration in Algeria's Zarzaitine field, some 1,500 km southeast of Algiers. According to a joint press release by the two companies, SOOGL and Sonatrach will cooperate in the drilling of new wells, the replenishment of existing wells, the revamping of oil facilities, and the reduction of carbon emissions. Under the contract, 95 million barrels of oil are expected to be produced. Algeria's Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab, who attended the signing ceremony, hailed Sinopec as a key partner for Sonatrach. "The Chinese partner is e

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Guinness calls Japanese thermometer world's smallest

TSUKUBA, Japan - The Guinness World Records book has named a thermometer (release photo) using a carbon nano tube as the world's smallest thermometer, its developer, the National Institute for Materials Science, said Dec. 3. The thermometer, developed by Yoshio Bando and another scientist at the government-affiliated institute in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture is a tube formed by carbon atoms. Measuring about 85 nanometers in diameter and several thousand nanometers in length, it can measure temperatures between 18 C and 490 C with a 0.25 degree notch. It can be used to measure temperatures in capillary blood vessels and detect abnormalities in computer chips. (Kyodo)

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640-meter underwater cave, Japan's largest, found in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - An Okinawa diver says he has found a mammoth underwater stalactite cave, believed to be the biggest discovered so far in Japan, near the Manzamo resort in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture. The cave consists of a labyrinth of passageways about 640 meters in length, 150 meters longer than another Okinawa underwater cave, the 490-meter-long Hidenchigama cave off Kume Island. Photo was provided by Marine Dome, a diving shop run by he diver, Toshiaki Hirobe. (Kyodo)

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Defense exhibition begins in India

Visitors to Defexpo India, India's largest defense exhibition, watch a demonstration on its opening day on March 28, 2016 near Panaji, southwestern India. About 1,000 companies, including 490 from abroad, are taking part in the four-day exhibition in India, which is the world's largest arms importer. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Pyeongchang Olympics

Men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu (C) of Japan, silver medalist Shoma Uno (L in 490, R in 520 and 532 ) of Japan and bronze medalist Javier Fernandez of Spain pose during the medal ceremony at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea on Feb. 17, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ferraris rev up for Guinness world record in car parade

OYAMA, Japan - A total of 490 Ferrari vehicles are lined up to take part in a parade for the Italian car in a bid to set a new Guinness world record at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 11. The current record in the category was set in Britain last June with 385 Ferraris taking part. (Kyodo)

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Ferraris rev up for Guinness world record in car parade

OYAMA, Japan - A total of 490 Ferrari vehicles are lined up to take part in a parade for the Italian car in a bid to set a new Guinness world record at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 11. The current record in the category was set in Britain last June with 385 Ferraris taking part. (Kyodo)

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Ferraris rev up for Guinness world record in car parade

OYAMA, Japan - A total of 490 Ferrari cars take part in a parade in a bid to set a new Guinness world record at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 11. The current record in the category was set in Britain last June when 385 Ferraris took part. (Kyodo)

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'World's tallest hotel' opens in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Photo taken on March 30, 2011, shows the 490-meters-tall International Commerce Centre building in Hong Kong, which houses the Ritz-Carlton hotel that opened on March 29. Marketed as the world's tallest hotel, the luxury facility is located on the building's 102nd through 118th floors. (Kyodo)

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Osaka reports record 490 new daily coronavirus cases

People wearing masks walk in Osaka's Dotombori commercial district on Nov. 22, 2020, the second day of a three-day weekend. Osaka Prefecture reported a record 490 new daily coronavirus infections the same day.

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As international tensions mount, life goes on for N. Koreans

The 20th Taekwon-do World Championships are held in Pyongyang on Sept. 20, 2017. The underlying theme of the biannual sports event, involving about 490 athletes and delegates from a total of 69 countries and regions, including Britain, Bulgaria, China, Kazakhstan and Russia, was "justice" and "peace." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo