The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Marc Ouellet (Canada) attends a mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on August 30, 2022. - Ouellet served as Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada from 2003 to 2010. He was made a cardinal by Pope John Paul II on 21 October 2003 and was considered a possible candidate for election to the papacy in both 2005 and 2013. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Pietro Parolin (Italy) attends a consistory ceremony at the Vatican on August 27, 2022. - Parolin has served as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013 and as a member of the Council of Cardinals since 2014, the same year he was made a cardinal. He is a key figure in the diplomatic wing of the Holy See. As a moderate, he’s considered a natural extension of Pope Francis' policies. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Pietro Parolin (Italy) attends a consistory ceremony at the Vatican on August 27, 2022. - Parolin has served as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013 and as a member of the Council of Cardinals since 2014, the same year he was made a cardinal. He is a key figure in the diplomatic wing of the Holy See. As a moderate, he’s considered a natural extension of Pope Francis' policies. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

Giant Panda Er Shun Celebrates 17th Birthday at Chongqing Zoo

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 10, 2024 - Giant panda Er Shun celebrates her 17th birthday at Chongqing Zoo in Chongqing, China, Aug 10, 2024. Ershun is a female giant panda, born in Chongqing Zoo on August 10, 2007. She is the mother of pandas Yu Ke and Yu Ai. She lived in Canada with male giant panda Damao on March 25, 2013, and returned to China on November 29, 2020.

Middle school in China's Xizang prioritizes Tibetan language learning

STORY: Middle school in China's Xizang prioritizes Tibetan language learning SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: NAGQU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zhejiang Middle School and students 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA XIAOJUN, Student STORYLINE: Zhejiang Middle School opened its doors in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region in August 2013. It was funded by Zhejiang Province and named after it. The school places a strong emphasis on Tibetan language learning. Ma Xiaojun is a student of the Hui ethnic group. Once a novice in Tibetan, he can now speak it fluently in daily conversations. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA XIAOJUN, Student "I have been studying here in Nagqu for over ten years. I've picked up some basic Tibetan and can now comprehend the language fairly well. My classmates are all very nice to me. If I need help, they will always lend a hand. I want to continue studying here in Xizang." Xinhua News Agency correspondents

More Than 100m Cars Recalled in China

More Than 100m Cars Recalled in China

Citizens view a luxury car at a shop in Beijing, China, August 23, 2013. On March 13, 2024, according to the data of the State Administration for Market Regulation, the defective product recall system has been implemented in China for 20 years, and by the end of 2023, China has implemented 2,842 vehicle recalls involving 103 million vehicles.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

Actress Zhang Ziyi Attends a Celebration Event At A Property in Zhengzhou

ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2013 - (FILE) Actress Zhang Ziyi attends a celebration event at a property in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, August 17, 2013.

Lyon Mayor Collomb Visits Construction Sites - Lyon

Lyon Mayor Collomb Visits Construction Sites - Lyon

Senator of Rhone and mayor of Lyon, Gerard Collomb poses for photographs after inspecting the renovation works of the Tunnel de la Croix Rousse as part of his visit to various construction sites in Lyon, France on August 27, 2013. Photos by Vincent Dargent/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lyon Mayor Collomb Visits Construction Sites - Lyon

Lyon Mayor Collomb Visits Construction Sites - Lyon

Senator of Rhone and mayor of Lyon, Gerard Collomb inspects the renovation works of the Tunnel de la Croix Rousse as part of his visit to various construction sites in Lyon, France on August 27, 2013. Photos by Vincent Dargent/ABACAPRESS.COM

Director William Friedkin Dies At 87

Director William Friedkin Dies At 87

File photo - William Friedkin attending the 'Sorcerer' photocall during the 70th Venice International Film Festival (Mostra), at Lido island in Venice, Italy, on August 29, 2013. William Friedkin, director of iconic 1970s films including “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” has died, his wife Sherry Lansing, the former CEO of Paramount Pictures, told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday. He was 87. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM