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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Photo dated May 13, 2023 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Pope Francis. Ukraine has strongly rejected a call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to negotiate an end to its war with Russia and have "the courage to raise the white flag". Ukraine's foreign minister says it will "never raise any other flags" than the country's blue and yellow colours. And the country's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the comments as "virtual mediation". A Vatican spokesman later said the Pope was speaking of stopping the fighting through negotiation, not capitulation. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Vatican Media (EV)/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

(240521) -- BEIJING, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows the scenery of the Moon Bay in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Xinhua)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker harvests durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker packs durians at a processing factory in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers harvest durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers transport durians at a processing factory in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker harvests durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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Australian scam losses decline in 2023: gov't report

STORY: Australian scam losses decline in 2023: gov't report SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian federal police station 2. various of Australian banks 3. various of fraud messages 4. various of card payments 5. various of city views of Canberra STORYLINE: Australians lost billions of dollars to a record number of reported scams in 2023, government data has revealed. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Monday published its annual Targeting Scams report, revealing Australians reported over 601,000 scams in 2023, a new record and 18.5 percent increase from 2022. Despite an increase in the number of reported scams, reported losses to scams fell from 3.15 billion Australian dollars (2.06 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022 to 2.74 billion AUD (1.79 billion dollars) in 2023, a decline of 13 percent. It marks the first time since 2016 that scam losses have fallen from the previous

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Global military spending surges amid conflicts, rising tensions: think tank

STORY: Global military spending surges amid conflicts, rising tensions: think tank SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute STORYLINE: Global military spending saw its steepest year-on-year increase last year since 2009, amid conflicts, rising tensions and insecurity, a Stockholm-based think tank said on Monday. In its latest report, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said that total global military expenditure reached 2,443 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase of 6.8 percent in real terms from 2022. The United States is the largest global spender. Lorenzo Scarazzato, a researcher at SIPRI's Military Expenditure and Arms Production Program, said that such an unprecedented rise in military spending is a direct response to a global deterioration in peace and security. While countries are prioritizing military strength, they r

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About 16 mln Afghans to experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity: UN report

STORY: About 16 mln Afghans to experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity: UN report SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local residents in Kabul STORYLINE: An estimated 15.8 million people in war-ravaged Afghanistan will experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity in 2024, said a United Nations (UN) report released Thursday. According to the 2023 UN Afghanistan Annual Results Report, the majority of Afghanistan's population is unable to procure basic needs such as healthcare, food, livelihoods and housing. "As 2023 began, families across Afghanistan continued to struggle to feed their children. Nine out of 10 people were not consuming an adequate amount of food, the cost of which absorbed an overwhelming 89 percent of household incomes," it said. According to the 2023 Global Hunger Index, Afghanistan ranked 114th among 125 countries with sufficient data to calculate the index score

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German tech company witnesses stellar growth amid Sino-German cooperation

STORY: German tech company witnesses stellar growth amid Sino-German cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ZEISS 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAXIMILIAN FOERST, President and CEO, ZEISS Greater China 3. various of ZEISS products 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAXIMILIAN FOERST, President and CEO, ZEISS Greater China STORYLINE: Maximilian Foerst, President and CEO of ZEISS Greater China, recently took an interview with Xinhua. He hailed the growth of revenue of ZEISS in China, and is optimistic about future prospects of the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAXIMILIAN FOERST, President and CEO, ZEISS Greater China "We grew 22% overall in revenue (in fiscal year 2022-2023). And the very good news is this growth was in basically all our business segments. We are also an innovation-driven company. And innovation happens through exchange of ideas. This is why, fundamentally, we are always looking at

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Buddha sculptures are seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Sculpture of Hotei (Laughing Buddha) is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Buddha sculpture is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Monument to Volodymyr Skubaiev, the founder and main mentor of the White Lotus Buddhist Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Sculpture of Hotei (Laughing Buddha) is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - A cut of a 300-year-old oak from Kholodnyi Yar that cleanses and strengthens the human energy system at the White Lotus Buddhist Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Buddha sculpture is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Monument to Volodymyr Skubaiev (R), the founder and main mentor of the White Lotus Buddhist Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - On the premises of the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - People pass by the White Lotus Buddhist temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Monument to Volodymyr Skubaiev, the founder and main mentor of the White Lotus Buddhist Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Buddha sculpture is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - The inscription "White Lotus" on the gates of the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

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1 year on, China-Laos Railway sees booming cross-border passenger service

STORY: 1 year on, China-Laos Railway sees booming cross-border passenger service SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at Vientiane railway station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): CHAHWIWAN SAELIO, Thai passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): SINHNOY PHOMMAVICHIT, Lao passenger 4. various of the China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: One year ago, the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway was launched, contributing to socio-economic development in Laos, boosting regional connectivity, as well as providing stable dynamics for economic cooperation between Laos and China. The China-Laos Railway started cross-border passenger service on April 13, 2023. Since then, the railway has become the preferred mode of transport for a growing number of international travelers due to its affordability, convenience and comfort. So far, the China-Laos Railway has handled 110,962 cross-border passenger trips, including 55,

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China-Germany economic cooperation sees steady, far-reaching progress

STORY: China-Germany economic cooperation sees steady, far-reaching progress SHOOTING TIME: April 13/14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's development 2. various of German enterprises in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU DAQUAN, Bosch China President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTIAN HAUER, Member of management board of Fresenius Kabi and president of Fresenius Kabi MedTech 5. various of German enterprises in China 6. various of China's development STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Germany comprehensive strategic partnership and its bilateral economic cooperation has witnessed steady and far-reaching progress over the past decade. A report from the German Economic Institute shows that the total direct investment by German companies in China reached a record high of 11.9 billion euros (about 12.7 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 4.3 percent. The value accounted f

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A decorated vehicle participates in the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger aboard a decorated vehicle waves to the audience during the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A decorated vehicle participates in the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A decorated vehicle participates in the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A decorated vehicle participates in the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-ART CAR PARADE

(240414) -- HOUSTON, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man riding a self-remolded toy car participates in the 37th Houston Art Car Parade in Houston, Texas, the United States, April 13, 2023. The annual event attracted over 250 vehicles and entries from 23 states, drawing in more than 250,000 spectators. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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Many school groups visiting Bergamo

Many primary and secondary school children on a cultural visit to Bergamo, Italy , on April 13, 2024, however the 2023/2024 school year in Italy reports a decrease of approximately 130 thousand students and 5 thousand classes. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Many school groups visiting Bergamo

Many primary and secondary school children on a cultural visit to Bergamo, Italy , on April 13, 2024, however the 2023/2024 school year in Italy reports a decrease of approximately 130 thousand students and 5 thousand classes. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Many school groups visiting Bergamo

Many primary and secondary school children on a cultural visit to Bergamo, Italy , on April 13, 2024, however the 2023/2024 school year in Italy reports a decrease of approximately 130 thousand students and 5 thousand classes. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Many school groups visiting Bergamo

Many primary and secondary school children on a cultural visit to Bergamo, Italy , on April 13, 2024, however the 2023/2024 school year in Italy reports a decrease of approximately 130 thousand students and 5 thousand classes. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Many school groups visiting Bergamo

Many primary and secondary school children on a cultural visit to Bergamo, Italy , on April 13, 2024, however the 2023/2024 school year in Italy reports a decrease of approximately 130 thousand students and 5 thousand classes. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Many school groups visiting Bergamo

Many primary and secondary school children on a cultural visit to Bergamo, Italy , on April 13, 2024, however the 2023/2024 school year in Italy reports a decrease of approximately 130 thousand students and 5 thousand classes. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM