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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the aerial view of the construction site of the Qingnian hub, on Dec. 24, 2023 (above), and the aerial view of the construction site of this hub on Dec. 17, 2025 (below), on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: China eyes buzzing low-altitude skies for new growth engine

(240319) -- BEIJING, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aircraft takes off at Huaizhou Airport in Jintang County of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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India's GDP grows 8.4 pct in Oct.-Dec.

STORY: India's GDP grows 8.4 pct in Oct.-Dec. SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of building construction 3. various of manufacturing unit STORYLINE: India's economic growth rate grew to 8.4 percent during the period from October to December, government data released on Thursday showed. The figure was 8.1 percent in July-September period. The ministry of statistics and program implementation said double-digit growth rate of the construction sector (10.7 percent), followed by a good growth rate of the manufacturing sector (8.5 percent), has boosted the GDP growth in FY 2023-24. On the back of double-digit growth in the manufacturing sector (11.6 percent), followed by a good growth rate of the construction sector (9.5 percent), the real GDP grew by 8.4 percent in Q3 of FY 2023-24, the ministry said. Meanwhile, Indian economy remained resilient with 7.6 percent growth rate of

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Xinhua Headlines: Two years on, peace still elusive in Ukraine crisis

(240224) -- MOSCOW/KIEV, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters extinguish fire at a damaged building hit by shelling in Donetsk, Dec. 19, 2023. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Along low-carbon pathways, how this Chinese city thrives on new-energy ambitions

(240215) -- NANJING, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 24, 2023 shows the view of a culture village in Tianmu Lake scenic spot of Liyang, Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-CHANGZHOU-ECONOMIC GROWTH (CN)

(240130) -- CHANGZHOU, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 24, 2023 shows the view of a culture village in Tianmu Lake scenic spot of Liyang, Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Dubbed as a capital of new energy, Changzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, reported a regional gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.01 trillion yuan (about 140.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 6.8 percent year on year, the local statistics department said Tuesday. With a population of around five million, Changzhou has become the least populated Chinese city with a regional GDP of over one trillion yuan, joining Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, and Nantong as the fifth city in Jiangsu Province to achieve this milestone. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photos of the Turkish parliament voting on the bill of Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO in the Grand National Assembly 2. various of Turkish parliament (shooting time: Dec. 22, 2023) 3. various of the headquarters of NATO (April 4, 2023) 4. File footage of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Türkiye (shooting time: Nov. 8, 2022) 5. various of a high council meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland and NATO in Türkiye (shooting time: June 14, 2023) STORYLINE: Turkish lawmakers on Tuesday approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO. The Turkish parliament voted on the bill after a debate in the Grand National Assembly. A total of 346 lawmakers participated in the voting, with 287 votes in favor, 55 against, and four abstentions. Turkish Pres

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-DISABLED CHILDREN-REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240122) -- LANZHOU, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rehabilitation therapist instructs children during a rehabilitation training session at the Hongmeng disabled persons' service center in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Rehabilitation assistance brightens future of disabled children" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-DISABLED CHILDREN-REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240122) -- LANZHOU, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Meng Caiping instructs children during a rehabilitation training session at the Hongmeng disabled persons' service center in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Rehabilitation assistance brightens future of disabled children" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-VISUALLY IMPAIRED-RESTAURANT (CN)

(240119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Restaurant founder Yu Shuang (L) instructs as diners try to read and write Braille at the restaurant in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2023. At Xidan in the very heart of Beijing, restaurant Trojan Fairy, is not an ordinary eatery because the diners can find their way to their tables only through the help of an usher, in complete dark. Yang Demin, the pianist and part-time usher of Trojan Fairy, is now a student at the music department of the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Yang, with no sense of the light, can accurately locate the table for diners in the restaurant. Yu Shuang, a former surgeon, founded Trojan Fairy in 2009. Yu, once a short period patient of retinal detachment, though cured, set up the restaurant in order to enable customers to have a brief impression on how the visually impaired people feel everyday. She provides jobs for the disabled with the hope to help them fit into the society. More than 130 visually

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CHINA-BEIJING-VISUALLY IMPAIRED-RESTAURANT (CN)

(240119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows diners preparing to enter Trojan Fairy under the guidance of an usher in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2023 (above) and a view of diners entering Trojan Fairy under the guidance of an usher, captured with a thermal imaging camera, in Beijing, Dec. 24, 2023 (below). At Xidan in the very heart of Beijing, restaurant Trojan Fairy, is not an ordinary eatery because the diners can find their way to their tables only through the help of an usher, in complete dark. Yang Demin, the pianist and part-time usher of Trojan Fairy, is now a student at the music department of the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Yang, with no sense of the light, can accurately locate the table for diners in the restaurant. Yu Shuang, a former surgeon, founded Trojan Fairy in 2009. Yu, once a short period patient of retinal detachment, though cured, set up the restaurant in order to enable customers to have a brief impression on how the

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CHINA-BEIJING-VISUALLY IMPAIRED-RESTAURANT (CN)

(240119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a thermal imaging camera shows a waiter serving dishes at Trojan Fairy in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2023. At Xidan in the very heart of Beijing, restaurant Trojan Fairy, is not an ordinary eatery because the diners can find their way to their tables only through the help of an usher, in complete dark. Yang Demin, the pianist and part-time usher of Trojan Fairy, is now a student at the music department of the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Yang, with no sense of the light, can accurately locate the table for diners in the restaurant. Yu Shuang, a former surgeon, founded Trojan Fairy in 2009. Yu, once a short period patient of retinal detachment, though cured, set up the restaurant in order to enable customers to have a brief impression on how the visually impaired people feel everyday. She provides jobs for the disabled with the hope to help them fit into the society. More than 130 visually impaired

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CHINA-BEIJING-VISUALLY IMPAIRED-RESTAURANT (CN)

(240119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken by a thermal imaging camera shows diners trying to touch each other's finger in the complete dark at Trojan Fairy in complete darkness in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2023. At Xidan in the very heart of Beijing, restaurant Trojan Fairy, is not an ordinary eatery because the diners can find their way to their tables only through the help of an usher, in complete dark. Yang Demin, the pianist and part-time usher of Trojan Fairy, is now a student at the music department of the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Yang, with no sense of the light, can accurately locate the table for diners in the restaurant. Yu Shuang, a former surgeon, founded Trojan Fairy in 2009. Yu, once a short period patient of retinal detachment, though cured, set up the restaurant in order to enable customers to have a brief impression on how the visually impaired people feel everyday. She provides jobs for the disabled with the hope to hel

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CHINA-BEIJING-VISUALLY IMPAIRED-RESTAURANT (CN)

(240119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken by a thermal imaging camera shows people dining at Trojan Fairy in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2023. At Xidan in the very heart of Beijing, restaurant Trojan Fairy, is not an ordinary eatery because the diners can find their way to their tables only through the help of an usher, in complete dark. Yang Demin, the pianist and part-time usher of Trojan Fairy, is now a student at the music department of the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Yang, with no sense of the light, can accurately locate the table for diners in the restaurant. Yu Shuang, a former surgeon, founded Trojan Fairy in 2009. Yu, once a short period patient of retinal detachment, though cured, set up the restaurant in order to enable customers to have a brief impression on how the visually impaired people feel everyday. She provides jobs for the disabled with the hope to help them fit into the society. More than 130 visually impaired and

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Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers

STORY: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the poultry farm SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MOSTAFIZUR RAHMAN, Poultry farmer 2. various of the feed mill SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): RASHED KABIR, Local dealer SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE QUANSHUI, Regional president for New Hope STORYLINE: Fear and uncertainty because of common diseases have long been part of most of the poultry farmers in Gazipur on the outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka. About one-fourth of Bangladesh's total poultry production comes from Gazipur where farmers are now relieved of tensions in dealing with common diseases as a leading Chinese feed producer ensures supplies of quality feeds, cutting-edge technologies, as well as timely disease and management information. Mostafizur Rahman is such a poultry farmer who runs his own farm in Gazipur. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MOSTAFIZUR RAHMAN,

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-NIGHT SCHOOLS (CN)

(240115) -- WUHAN, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student learns to make biscuit during a night school class in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 24, 2023. Night classes were very popular in China in the 1980s, when many young people sought to learn new skills to make a living. Today, these classes are gaining popularity again among China's younger generations, meeting their needs for an enriched lifestyle. In late November, a night school for young people was launched by the Wuhan municipal committee of the Communist Youth League of China and soon won youngsters' hearts, with all nine courses set in the first phase fully applied for. Now the night school classes are available all around Wuhan, serving more than 3,000 attendees with a variety of courses, such as calligraphy, Chinese painting, yoga, baking, latte art, jazz dance, ukulele and the like. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-NIGHT SCHOOLS (CN)

(240115) -- WUHAN, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn to make biscuit during a night school class in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 24, 2023. Night classes were very popular in China in the 1980s, when many young people sought to learn new skills to make a living. Today, these classes are gaining popularity again among China's younger generations, meeting their needs for an enriched lifestyle. In late November, a night school for young people was launched by the Wuhan municipal committee of the Communist Youth League of China and soon won youngsters' hearts, with all nine courses set in the first phase fully applied for. Now the night school classes are available all around Wuhan, serving more than 3,000 attendees with a variety of courses, such as calligraphy, Chinese painting, yoga, baking, latte art, jazz dance, ukulele and the like. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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BANGLADESH-GAZIPUR-CHINESE-FEED-MANUFACTURER

(240106) -- GAZIPUR, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Bangladeshi farmer feeds his chickens with poultry feeds made in a local factory of New Hope, one of China's largest feed manufacturers, in Gazipur on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-GAZIPUR-CHINESE-FEED-MANUFACTURER

(240106) -- GAZIPUR, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2023 shows packs of poultry feeds piled at a factory of New Hope, one of China's largest feed manufacturers, in Gazipur on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-GAZIPUR-CHINESE-FEED-MANUFACTURER

(240106) -- GAZIPUR, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2023 shows a production line of New Hope, one of China's largest feed manufacturers, in Gazipur on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-GAZIPUR-CHINESE-FEED-MANUFACTURER

(240106) -- GAZIPUR, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2023 shows a production line of New Hope, one of China's largest feed manufacturers, in Gazipur on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-GAZIPUR-CHINESE-FEED-MANUFACTURER

(240106) -- GAZIPUR, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2023 shows a factory of New Hope, one of China's largest feed manufacturers, in Gazipur on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-GAZIPUR-CHINESE-FEED-MANUFACTURER

(240106) -- GAZIPUR, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at a lab of New Hope, one of China's largest feed manufacturers, in Gazipur on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Leading Chinese feed manufacturer beneficial to Bangladesh poultry farmers" (Xinhua)

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 21,822: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 21,822: ministry SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza Strip STORYLINE: The number of Palestinian deaths due to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 21,822, with 56,451 injured, the Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Sunday. In a press statement sent to Xinhua, Ashraf Al-Qedra, the health ministry spokesman said that the Israeli army killed 150 and injured 286 others during the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Palestinian sources told Xinhua that the former Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Youssef Salama, was killed in an Israeli air strike on his home in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip. The sources said that Israeli warplanes bombed Sheikh Salama's house, killing him and wounding a number of his family members. The sources added that a paramedic was killed while working in an

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally against Japan's planned ocean discharge of nuke wastewater in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 6. Japan discharges nuclear-contaminated water amid opposition On Aug. 24, Japan started discharging contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear incident, despite widespread international questioning and strong objections from concerned nations. Japan released more than 23,000 tons of nuclear-contaminated water in three rounds of discharge in the year. The entire discharge will take at least 30 years to finish. This unprecedented release of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean and the potential cumulative marine effects have triggered widespread concern worldwide. The discharge, which is by no means a private matter for Japan, involves the health of all humanity, the global marine environment and global public interests. Japan should seriously

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk near the Sandton Convention Center, the venue of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 21, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 5. The Global South's resounding support for multilateralism On Aug. 24, the BRICS cooperation mechanism witnessed a historic expansion as countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Iran and Ethiopia were invited to join the BRICS family. On Sept. 9, the African Union was invited to officially become a member of the G20. Currently, the strength of developing countries is continuously growing, and the collective rise of the Global South has become an irreversible trend. The call and desire for unity, coordination and collaborative development have never been stronger. As the largest developing country, China is a natural member of the Global South, firmly safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and promoting increased representation and voice of emerging market economi

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Afghans still in sorrow of losing family members in U.S. bombardments

STORY: Afghans still in sorrow of losing family members in U.S. bombardments SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: ISMAEL KHIL, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Afghan villagers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SAYED AZIZ, Villager 3. various of Afghan village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): HAJJI ESMATULLAH, Villager 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MAWLAWI HABIBULLAH MUJAHID, Provincial head for information and culture STORYLINE: Years later, Afghan villagers still vividly remember the operations and bombardments conducted by the U.S. troops during their 20-year presence in the war-torn country. Sayed Aziz, a resident of eastern Wardak province, stays in a mud house in the ruined Ismael Khil village. Recalling the miserable time, he whispered with sorrow that one U.S. aerial strike had killed 10 people including eight of his brother Qari's family members more than a decade ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SAYED AZIZ, Villager "Qari's children, wife and grandchildren

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE-DAMAGE

(231229) -- GAZA, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman is seen inside a damaged house after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Dec. 29, 2023. At least 187 Palestinians were killed and 312 others were wounded in Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, said the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Friday. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE-DAMAGE

(231229) -- GAZA, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man inspects the damage after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Dec. 29, 2023. At least 187 Palestinians were killed and 312 others were wounded in Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, said the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Friday. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE-DAMAGE

(231229) -- GAZA, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman holding a child walks among the rubble after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Dec. 29, 2023. At least 187 Palestinians were killed and 312 others were wounded in Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, said the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Friday. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE-DAMAGE

(231229) -- GAZA, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at a damaged car after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Dec. 29, 2023. At least 187 Palestinians were killed and 312 others were wounded in Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, said the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Friday. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE-DAMAGE

(231229) -- GAZA, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People inspect the damage after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Dec. 29, 2023. At least 187 Palestinians were killed and 312 others were wounded in Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, said the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Friday. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 21,320

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 21,320 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the IDF operation 2. various of Gaza Strip 3. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 4. STANDUP 2 (English): NICK KOLYOHIN, Xinhua reporter in Jerusalem STORYLINE: The Gaza Health Ministry said on Thursday that Palestinian death toll in Gaza has risen to 21,320, and at least 210 people have been killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "As the Israeli army concentrated its attacks on the middle areas, tens of thousands of Palestinians are fleeing central Gaza to the south. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent, is working to establish the first organized camp for displaced Palestinians in the city of Khan Younis. As an initial stage, they will set up 300 tents that wil

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents creations during a fashion week in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2023. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Both men's and women's marathon world records were shattered in 2023. On October 8, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum became the first man to run a marathon in under 2:01:00, setting a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon, while Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia lowered the women's record with her 2:11:53 run to victory in the Berlin Marathon on September 24. This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2023 shows Kelvin Kiptum (L) competing during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Both men's and women's marathon world records were shattered in 2023. On October 8, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum became the first man to run a marathon in under 2:01:00, setting a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon, while Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia lowered the women's record with her 2:11:53 run to victory in the Berlin Marathon on September 24. This file photo taken on Sept. 24, 2023 shows Tigist Assefa celebrating after winning the women's race of the Berlin Marathon 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Both men's and women's marathon world records were shattered in 2023. On October 8, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum became the first man to run a marathon in under 2:01:00, setting a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon, while Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia lowered the women's record with her 2:11:53 run to victory in the Berlin Marathon on September 24. This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2023 shows Kelvin Kiptum competing during the Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Serbia's tennis icon Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title for the seventh time on November 19, breaking the record of six titles he had shared with Roger Federer. The 36-year-old won three Grand Slams in 2023, improving his tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, and he has surpassed Serena Williams' 23 to take the lead in the Open Era. This file photo taken on Nov. 19, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic kissing the trophy after winning the final match at ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Serbia's tennis icon Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title for the seventh time on November 19, breaking the record of six titles he had shared with Roger Federer. The 36-year-old won three Grand Slams in 2023, improving his tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, and he has surpassed Serena Williams' 23 to take the lead in the Open Era. This file photo taken on Sept. 10, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic celebrating during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles event at the 2023 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Serbia's tennis icon Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title for the seventh time on November 19, breaking the record of six titles he had shared with Roger Federer. The 36-year-old won three Grand Slams in 2023, improving his tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, and he has surpassed Serena Williams' 23 to take the lead in the Open Era. This file photo taken on Jan. 29, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic celebrating with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final match at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-CBD-CONSTRUCTION

(231228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Egyptian workers carry out measuring work together at the Central Business District (CBD) of Egypt's new administrative capital, 45 kilometers east of Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 24, 2023. In the vast and scorching desert in North Africa, Chinese and Egyptian workers are working against the clock to dress up a cluster of newly erected high-rises in glass walls made in China. The new capital is not only a key project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative but also the largest project constructed by Chinese companies in Egypt. After four years of construction, the modern city is finally taking shape, with a cluster of glass buildings shining like a mirage amidst the arid landscape. Located near the Sahara Desert, Egypt's climate is predominantly hot and dry, and the highest temperature can reach 50 degrees Celsius in summer. Under such an extreme environment, installing glass walls for these skyscrapers requires impeccable craftsmanship and top-notch mate

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-CBD-CONSTRUCTION

(231228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This cellphone photo taken on May 24, 2023 shows the installation work of the curtain wall at the Central Business District (CBD) of Egypt's new administrative capital, 45 kilometers east of Cairo, Egypt. To avoid the high temperature at day time, workers often carry out the construction work at night time. In the vast and scorching desert in North Africa, Chinese and Egyptian workers are working against the clock to dress up a cluster of newly erected high-rises in glass walls made in China. The new capital is not only a key project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative but also the largest project constructed by Chinese companies in Egypt. After four years of construction, the modern city is finally taking shape, with a cluster of glass buildings shining like a mirage amidst the arid landscape. Located near the Sahara Desert, Egypt's climate is predominantly hot and dry, and the highest temperature can reach 50 degrees Celsius in summer. Under such an ex

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 21,000: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 21,000: ministry SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bombed areas in Gaza (courtesy of Palestine TV) 2. various of Palestinians crying (courtesy of Palestine TV) 3. various of displaced Palestinians (courtesy of Palestine TV) STORYLINE: The number of Palestinian deaths due to Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip surpassed 21,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Ashraf al-Qidra, the spokesperson of the ministry, said during a press conference that the casualties from the Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have now risen to 21,110 deaths and 55,243 injuries. He added that 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals within the past 24 hours due to Israeli attacks. Al-Qidra warned against the deliberate targeting by the Israeli army of the vicinity surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza,

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MIDEAST-GAZA-NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A temporary shelter is seen at Nuseirat Refugee Camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People cook food at Nuseirat Refugee Camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People flee from their homes at Nuseirat Refugee Camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured man is treated at a temporary hospital in Nuseirat Refugee Camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People make bread at Nuseirat Refugee Camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People cook food at Nuseirat Refugee Camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(231227) -- GAZA, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Dec. 27, 2023. During the past 24 hours, 195 people were killed while 325 were injured and transported to hospitals due to Israeli attacks, said the Gaza Health Ministry. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)