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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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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An intangible cultural heritage inheritor (1st R) teaches international students paper-cutting techniques at the Museum of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Changsha in central China's Hunan Province, April 18, 2024. As the United Nations Chinese Language Day is around the corner, which is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, the School of International Education of Central South University joined hands with the Museum of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Changsha to invite more than 100 international students from over 20 countries and regions to experience traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritages like paper cutting and dough modelling making. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows Leifeng Pagoda at the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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Tunisia hopes to boost domestic tourism recovery with cruise ships

STORY: Tunisia hopes to boost domestic tourism recovery with cruise ships DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cruise ships 2. various of tourists buying souvenirs 3. various of taxis waiting for tourists STORYLINE: From late April, large cruise ships from different European countries began to call at La Goulette cruise port in the east of Tunis. Thousands of tourists brought by each cruise ship will greatly promote the recovery of local tourism. According to information from the local tourism department, more than 40 cruise ships will call at the port during the cruise season from April to October 2023, which is expected to bring about 160,000 tourists. It will make positive impact on the local tourism industry. Before 2010, Tunisia received one million cruise tourists every year. However, this number has dropped significantly since then due to the deterioration of the security situation and the impact of the COVID-19. Local tourism practi

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-FOOD MARKETS-READING SPACE (CN)

(230423) -- SHANGHAI, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows aquatic products vendor Qiu Minghong working (L) and reading at a food market in Shanghai, east China, April 19, 2023. In 2010, the library of Shanghai Hongkou District provided about 600 books for migrant workers for free in Fuci food market in Jiangwanzhen Subdistrict. This was the first "food market reading space" in the district. Up to now, thirteen food markets in 8 subdistricts of Hongkou District have set up such reading spaces, where stall owners and other workers can take a break by reading and enjoying cultural activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Asmaa Mostafa Ibrahim, a Chinese culture enthusiast from Egypt, demonstrating the Chinese character "Xin", meaning "heart", written with a brush in Cairo, Egypt, April 13, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Sui Xiankai), and the oracle bone script character "Xin" (L), meaning "heart", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Chinese culture enthusiast Filippo demonstrating the Chinese character "Ren", meaning "person", at an activity held by the Confucius Institute at the University of Florence in Florence, Italy, April 13, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Jin Mamengni), and the oracle bone script character "Ren" (L), meaning "person", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Agwata Amos Michira, a Chinese culture enthusiast from Kenya, showing the Chinese character "Xiang", (L) meaning "elephant", and the character "Huan", meaning "Huan River", at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, April 17, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Han Xu), and the oracle bone script characters "Xiang" (L), meaning "elephant", and "Huan", meaning "Huan River", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Guilherme, a Chinese teacher from Brazil, demonstrating the Chinese character "Er", meaning "Ear", in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 18, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Wang Tiancong), and the oracle bone script character "Er" (L), meaning "ear", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Chinese culture enthusiast Anna demonstrating the Chinese character "Da", meaning "big", at an activity held by the Confucius Institute at the University of Florence in Florence, Italy, April 13, 2023, (upper, photo taken by Jin Mamengni), and the oracle bone script character "Da" (L), meaning "big", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Alfonso Fraile, an ex-football player from Spain, demonstrating an oracle bone script character "Men", meaning "gate", in Madrid, Spain, April 17, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Meng Dingbo), and the oracle bone script character "Men" (L), meaning "gate", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a Chinese culture enthusiast demonstrating the Chinese character "Kou", meaning "mouth", at an activity held by the Confucius Institute at the University of Florence in Florence, Italy, April 13, 2023, (upper, photo taken by Jin Mamengni), and the oracle bone script character "Kou" (L), meaning "mouth", pictured at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Li An). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows children experiencing bamboo slips for writing at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 4, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Lan Hongguang), and a visitor experiencing Chinese calligraphy during an event celebrating the UN Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Wang Tiancong). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki speeds to third from a single by teammate Franklin Gutierrez in the third inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. The Mariners won 8-2.

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H. Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui pops out to left in the third inning a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 19, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 2-0 victory.

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Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki rushes to a fly off the bat of the Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters in the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. The Mariners won 8-2.

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Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki catches a fly off the bat of the Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters in the first inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. The Mariners won 8-2.

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H. Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after being called out on strikes in the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 19, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 2-0 victory.

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H. Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui pops out to left in the third inning a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 19, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 2-0 victory.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches his double to left in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

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H. Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui pops out to left in the third inning a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 19, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 2-0 victory.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his single to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

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H. Matsui goes hitless

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is called out on strikes in the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 19, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 2-0 victory.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to left in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 19, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners won 8-2.

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Man on hunger strike against base relocation within Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - Atsushi Shimoji, a member of an anti-base movement who hails from Okinawa Prefecture and works in Tokyo, continues a 72-hour hunger strike near parliament house in Tokyo on April 20, 2010, to oppose the relocation within Okinawa Prefecture of the U.S. Marines Corps Futemma Air Station. Shimoji began his hunger strike at noon on April 19.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption

ROME, Italy - Passengers wait for flights at Leonardo da Vinci airport in Rome on April 19, 2010. Flight cancellations continued due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption

OSAKA, Japan - Passengers take it easy in a special lounge at Kansai airport in Osaka on April 19, 2010. The lounge was opened for people stuck at the airport due to flight cancellations following a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption

ROME, Italy - Passengers wait for flights at Leonardo da Vinci airport in Rome on April 19, 2010. Flight cancellations continued due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption

NARITA, Japan - Passengers stuck at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, eat hamburgers provided by the operator of the airport in a lobby on April 19, 2010. Cancellations continued for flights linking Japan and Europe due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption

CHIBA, Japan - Tourists try local food at a shop near Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on April 19, 2010. The local government organized outings for people stuck at nearby Narita airport as cancellations continued for flights linking Japan and Europe due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Troops secure Bangkok financial district

BANGKOK, Thailand - Troops guard a shop in Bangkok on April 19, 2010. Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue to occupy a central district of the capital, while riot personnel secure the Silom Road financial district.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption due to volcanic eruption

NARITA, Japan - Passengers sitting on sleeping bags wait for the resumption of flights to European countries at Japan's Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on April 19, 2010. Cancellations continued for flights linking Japan and Europe due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Troops secure Bangkok financial district

BANGKOK, Thailand - Troops guard the Silom Road financial district in Bangkok on April 19, 2010. Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue to occupy a central district of the capital the same day.

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Troops secure Bangkok financial district

BANGKOK, Thailand - Troops guard the Silom Road financial district in Bangkok on April 19, 2010. Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue to occupy a central district of the capital the same day.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption due to volcanic eruption

NARITA, Japan - A passenger (L) stuck at Japan's Narita airport talks to an official at an ad hoc health inquiry counter in the airport, east of Tokyo, on April 19, 2010. The local government of Chiba Prefecture set up the counter after the cancellation of flights linking Japan and Europe due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Quake-hit Qinghai Province in China

QINGHAI PROVINCE, China - A woman and her grandchild sit near rubble from buildings after a strong earthquake in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the western Chinese province of Qinghai on April 19, 2010.

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Quake-hit Qinghai Province in China

QINGHAI PROVINCE, China - A Tibetan man shows a picture of the Dalai Lama in a damaged house in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the western Chinese province of Qinghai on April 19, 2010. Many quake-affected residents called on the spiritual leader to visit the devastated area.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption due to volcanic eruption

NARITA, Japan - Passengers sitting on sleeping bags wait for the resumption of flights to European countries at Japan's Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on April 19, 2010. Cancellations continued for flights linking Japan and Europe due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Quake-hit Qinghai Province in China

QINGHAI PROVINCE, China - A picture of the Dalai Lama hangs on a damaged house in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the western Chinese province of Qinghai on April 19, 2010. Many quake-affected residents called on the spiritual leader to visit the devastated area.

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Quake-hit Qinghai Province in China

QINGHAI PROVINCE, China - Tibetan priests deliver rations to quake-affected people in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the western Chinese province of Qinghai on April 19, 2010.

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Japanese emperor meets with Malaysian prime minister

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) shakes hands with visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 19, 2010. The emperor expressed hope that the prime minister's visit to Japan will help to enhance bilateral relations. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hatoyama meets with filmmaker Yamada

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and prizewinning filmmaker Yoji Yamada shake hands at the premier's office on April 19, 2010. Yamada, who was awarded a prize at the Berlin film festival in February, called on the government to boost support for the movie industry.

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Troops secure Bangkok financial district

BANGKOK, Thailand - Troops guard the Silom Road financial district in Bangkok on April 19, 2010. Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue to occupy a central district of the capital the same day.

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NEC to release 3-D desktop PC

TOKYO, Japan - An NEC Corp. promoter wearing special glasses demonstrates a prototype desktop personal computer from the Japanese electronics maker that enables users to watch 3-D video programs in Tokyo on April 19, 2010. NEC plans to release a commercial model by the end of September.

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Japanese emperor meets with Malaysian prime minister

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, Japanese Emperor Akihito, Japanese Empress Michiko and the wife of the Malaysian prime minister, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, talk at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 19, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Troops secure Bangkok financial district

BANGKOK, Thailand - Troops guard the Silom Road financial district in Bangkok on April 19, 2010. Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue to occupy a central district of the capital the same day.

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Japan's oldest man celebrates 113th birthday

KYOTO, Japan - Jiroemon Kimura, the oldest man in Japan, is presented with a cake to celebrate his 113th birthday at his home in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, on April 19, 2010. Kimura said it may be difficult to live until 120, the record for a Japanese man, but it is ''worth taking on a challenge.''

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Photos from quake-hit Yushu in China's Qinghai Province

QINGHAI PROVINCE, China - Tibetan children perform exercises in quake-stricken Yushu in northwestern China's Qinghai Province on April 19, 2010 as their elementary school resumed classes the same day.