IRAQ-BAGHDAD-SCULPTOR

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-SCULPTOR

(230114) -- BAGHDAD, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows one of Hadi Hamza's statues representing Gilgamesh, a hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, at the Ashur University in Baghdad, Iraq. TO GO WITH "Feature: Iraqi sculptor uses artworks to encourage people to rebuild life" (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-SCULPTOR

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-SCULPTOR

(230114) -- BAGHDAD, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows one of Hadi Hamza's statues representing Gilgamesh, a hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, at the Ashur University in Baghdad, Iraq. TO GO WITH "Feature: Iraqi sculptor uses artworks to encourage people to rebuild life" (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

Afghanistan's Bamiyan made World Heritage site

Afghanistan's Bamiyan made World Heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - The cultural landscape of the Bamiyan valley in Afghanistan (in photo) has been placed on both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, along with the archaeological remains of Ashur in Iraq, according to UNESCO July 2.

Israel hosts dragon boat race to mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China

STORY: Israel hosts dragon boat race to mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: JERUSALEM CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: A dragon boat race was held in northern Israel on Friday to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and China. More than 400 athletes from 10 Israeli teams competed in the event at Akko, a port city with thousands of years of history. The Akko Dolphin Dragon Boat Club won the race, which was jointly sponsored by the Chinese embassy to Israel and the municipal government of Akko. "The dragon boat race is more than a competition. It has turned into a cultural carnival that helps to forge closer bonds between the Chinese and Israelis," Chinese ambassador to Israel Cai Run said, adding he looked forward to more people-to-people exchanges and fruitful cooperation between the two countries. Yaniv Ashur, Akko municipality's CEO, hoped more simila

Afghanistan's Bamiyan made World Heritage site

Afghanistan's Bamiyan made World Heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - The cultural landscape of the Bamiyan valley in Afghanistan (in photo) has been placed on both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, along with the archaeological remains of Ashur in Iraq, according to UNESCO July 2. (Kyodo)