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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG

Vincent Weiser (AUT) astonished for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 19 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG

Vincent Weiser (AUT) astonished for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 19 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG

Giovanni Franzoni (ITA) astonished for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 19 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG

Jan Zabystran (CZE) astonished for the result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's SuperG, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 19 2025

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Pro-Migrant No Border Activists Camping Franco-Italian Border

Gendarmes with their anti-riot gear head towards their vehicles under the astonished gaze of a mountain bike tourist in the village of Montgenevre, France on August 05, 2023. 400 activists from the "No border" organization have set up camp in Claviere. An impressive array of gendarmes and CRS was deployed in Montgenevre, on the Franco-Italian border, to prevent them from reaching the town of Briancon. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fijian ambassador hails China's efforts in balancing development and tradition in Tibet

STORY: Fijian ambassador hails China's efforts in balancing development and tradition in Tibet DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:46 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Tibet 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MR. MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to China 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MR. MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to China 4 various of the group visiting Tibet STORYLINE: Fijian Ambassador to China Manasa R. Tagicakibau has hailed China's efforts in preserving traditional Tibetan culture and lifestyle while boosting economic development in the country's Tibet Autonomous Region. Tagicakibau paid a visit to several communities in Nyingchi, Tibet last week. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MR. MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to China "What I'm most astonished about was the preservation of culture during this process of development. During this process of venturing into new sectors to assist them in their l

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Exotic ice sculptures in China's "Ice City" wow Indian visitors

STORY: Exotic ice sculptures in China's "Ice City" wow Indian visitors DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Harbin Ice and Snow World 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FADHIL MUSTHAFA, Indian student at Wuhan University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JASIM MUHAMMAD, Indian student at Wuhan University STORYLINE: Landmark buildings of eight member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have turned the Harbin Ice and Snow World exotic. The landmark building of India is "City of Victory," the capital city of the historic Vijayanagar Empire, which has astonished many Indian visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FADHIL MUSTHAFA, Indian student at Wuhan University "So far, it's been cold, really cold, but it's very fun because it's not something we see everyday, so it's a new experience for us. I definitely will send all these pictures to my family back home. It's quite surprising because I have been to the original (building) back in India,

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Japanese envoy optimistic on Sri Lanka peace prospects

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Japanese government envoy Yasushi Akashi (fore) is in talks with leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in northern Sri Lanka on Nov. 8. Back in Colombo later in the day, Akashi expressed strong optimism on the prospects of ending Asia's longest-running ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. ''Everybody is astonished by the degree of progress of the Norwegian-brokered efforts to end two decades of war costing over 65,000 lives,'' Akashi told a press conference at the end of his six-day visit.

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Bush joins bin Laden in Rio's carnival

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Do not be astonished if you see U.S. President George W. Bush standing by the side of suspected terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in Rio de Janeiro's carnival festivities. The reason is simple: the masks of the two archenemies are the top attraction of the 2002 carnival, a four-day festival of parades, floats, dances which got under way Feb. 9.

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Taliban surprised at world reaction to demolition of Buddhas

KABUL, Afghanistan - Taliban authorities are surprised by the world's reaction to their destruction of the two giant Bamyan Province Buddhas, but regretted the international community's silence during several instances of vital concern to Afghans, Taliban Foreign Minister Abdul Wakil Motawakil says March 18. ''There was a golden opportunity to help the Afghans...when 300 Afghans died of exposure (in refugee camps),'' he told a press conference. ''They did not help in these instances. But when some statues of stones were destroyed, the international community made such a hue and cry, which really astonished us.''

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NIUE-CHINESE CONSTRUCTION WORKER-PLAUDITS

(220513) -- ALOFI, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Quanyou, an equipment operator of a China-aided road project, cooks meal at his place in Alofi, Niue, April 10, 2022. Zhao Quanyou had never imagined that his efforts would someday garner admiration in a foreign country. The 55-year-old equipment operator of a China-aided road project in Niue said he was astonished and felt deeply honored upon receiving a cordial invitation from Niue's cabinet as well as letters of appreciation from both the country and the Chinese embassy in New Zealand. TO GO WITH "Profile: Chinese construction worker lauded for altruistic efforts abroad" (Xinhua)

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NIUE-CHINESE CONSTRUCTION WORKER-PLAUDITS

(220513) -- ALOFI, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cabinet members meet with Zhao Quanyou (2nd L), an equipment operator of a China-aided road project, in Alofi, Niue, April 14, 2022. Zhao Quanyou had never imagined that his efforts would someday garner admiration in a foreign country. The 55-year-old equipment operator of a China-aided road project in Niue said he was astonished and felt deeply honored upon receiving a cordial invitation from Niue's cabinet as well as letters of appreciation from both the country and the Chinese embassy in New Zealand. TO GO WITH "Profile: Chinese construction worker lauded for altruistic efforts abroad" (Xinhua)

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NIUE-CHINESE CONSTRUCTION WORKER-PLAUDITS

(220513) -- ALOFI, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Quanyou, an equipment operator of a China-aided road project, repairs a machine in Alofi, Niue, April 10, 2022. Zhao Quanyou had never imagined that his efforts would someday garner admiration in a foreign country. The 55-year-old equipment operator of a China-aided road project in Niue said he was astonished and felt deeply honored upon receiving a cordial invitation from Niue's cabinet as well as letters of appreciation from both the country and the Chinese embassy in New Zealand. TO GO WITH "Profile: Chinese construction worker lauded for altruistic efforts abroad" (Xinhua)

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Visually impaired violinist touches hearts of many at closing ceremony of Beijing Winter Paralympics

STORY: Visually impaired violinist touches hearts of many at closing ceremony of Beijing Winter Paralympics DATELINE: March 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: STORYLINE: Ma Yifei, a 16-year-old visually impaired girl, touched the hearts of many with her performance at the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. While talking to Xinhua, Ma said, she felt excited and happy to be able to perform at the closing ceremony. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA YIFEI, Violinist (Hello, Yifei.) Hello. (How do you feel about your performance at the closing ceremony?) I felt very excited and happy. (How do you feel about the difference between the live performance and the rehearsal?) There were a lot of people watching. There were the Paralympians, there were the national leaders, there were many spectators. The atmosphere was so solemn that it struck me. I was astonished and also felt a little nervous and excited. (What's on your mind when you were playing "Snow

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There'S Something About Mary (1998)

Ben Stiller & Cameron Diaz Characters: Ted & Mary Film: There'S Something About Mary (USA 1998) Director: Bobby Farelly & Peter Farrelly 15 July 1998 In front of an astonished Mary (Cameron Diaz, R) Ted (Ben Stiller, L) gets the hook in the world broadcast premiere of THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY on FOX Friday, May 18 (8:00-10:30 PM ET/PT.) ｪｩ2001FOX BROADCASTING CR:FOX Date: 15 July 1998

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The Astonished Heart film (1950)

Margaret Leighton Characters: Leonora Vail Film: The Astonished Heart (1950) Director: Antony Darnborough 14 February 1950 The Astonished Heart (GB 1949, Regie: Terence Fisher, Antony Darnborough) Margaret Leighton / Frau liegt in Bett, weisser Telefonh

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THE ASTONISHED HEART

THE ASTONISHED HEART Make up technician W T PARLETON, NOEL COWARD, CELIA JOHNSON, Hairdresser BIDDY CHRYSTAL Date: 1949

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BOB BURNS astonished by the size of the SIBERIAN TYRE

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS At the Reform Club Date: 1956

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Bush joins bin Laden in Rio's carnival

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Do not be astonished if you see U.S. President George W. Bush standing by the side of suspected terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in Rio de Janeiro's carnival festivities. The reason is simple: the masks of the two archenemies are the top attraction of the 2002 carnival, a four-day festival of parades, floats, dances which got under way Feb. 9.

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Japanese envoy optimistic on Sri Lanka peace prospects

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Japanese government envoy Yasushi Akashi (fore) is in talks with leaders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in northern Sri Lanka on Nov. 8. Back in Colombo later in the day, Akashi expressed strong optimism on the prospects of ending Asia's longest-running ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. ''Everybody is astonished by the degree of progress of the Norwegian-brokered efforts to end two decades of war costing over 65,000 lives,'' Akashi told a press conference at the end of his six-day visit. (Kyodo)

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Taliban surprised at world reaction to demolition of Buddhas

KABUL, Afghanistan - Taliban authorities are surprised by the world's reaction to their destruction of the two giant Bamyan Province Buddhas, but regretted the international community's silence during several instances of vital concern to Afghans, Taliban Foreign Minister Abdul Wakil Motawakil says March 18. ''There was a golden opportunity to help the Afghans...when 300 Afghans died of exposure (in refugee camps),'' he told a press conference. ''They did not help in these instances. But when some statues of stones were destroyed, the international community made such a hue and cry, which really astonished us.''