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Inauguration of the 29th Paris Chocolate Fair in Paris FA

Bronze medalist in archery at the Paris 2024 Games Lisa Barbelin walks the runway with Artisan chocolatier and Relais Desserts president Vincent Guerlais and designer Angelique Godey during the inauguration of the 29th Paris Chocolate Fair at the Parc des Expositions in Paris on October 29, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Cultural Relics Dessert at Hunan Museum in Changsha

CHANGSHA, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A series of desserts based on the "treasure relics" of Hunan Museum, such as plain yarn single clothes and square tripod with human face pattern, are displayed in the Wenchuang Dessert shop of Hunan Museum, Changsha city, Hunan province, China, September 11, 2024.

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Annual strawberry festival held in Malta

STORY: Annual strawberry festival held in Malta SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: MGARR, Malta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of strawberry festival in Mgarr, Malta STORYLINE: The Mediterranean island nation Malta on Sunday held its annual strawberry festival in the northern city of Mgarr, attracting a large number of local residents and tourists. During the strawberry festival, people could not only taste freshly picked strawberries, but also enjoy various desserts, beverages, and jams made from strawberries. In addition, singing, dancing, and other entertainment activities boosted the joyful atmosphere of the festival. The event also featured an exhibition of kid's artwork with the theme of strawberries. Mgarr is an important agricultural town and a major area for strawberry cultivation in Malta. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mgarr, Malta. (XHTV)

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MALTA-MGARR-STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

(240407) -- MGARR, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Desserts made with strawberries are seen in Mgarr, Malta, on April 7, 2024. A strawberry festival named as Festa Frawli was held in Mgarr of Malta on Sunday, attracting many Maltese people and tourists. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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TUNISIA-TUNIS-RAMADAN-MARKET

(240325) -- TUNIS, March 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People buy traditional desserts at a dessert shop during Ramadan in Tunis, Tunisia, on March 24, 2024. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-AL-MAGHAZI REFUGEE CAMP

(240306) -- GAZA, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor makes desserts at Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, March 5, 2024. (Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINESE CUISINE-TASTING EVENT

(240204) -- LONDON, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A chef shows teapot- and teacup-shaped chocolate desserts during a Chinese cuisine tasting event held at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel in London, Britain, Feb. 2, 2024. During a Chinese cuisine tasting event held here on Friday, four master chefs from Shenzhen Culinary Association introduced the characteristics of Cantonese Cuisine, explained the cooking methods, and invited guests to prepare and taste the traditional Chinese Year's Eve dinner. TO GO WITH "Britons get early taste of Spring Festival" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINESE CUISINE-TASTING EVENT

(240204) -- LONDON, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Teapot-shaped chocolate desserts are seen during a Chinese cuisine tasting event held at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel in London, Britain, Feb. 2, 2024. During a Chinese cuisine tasting event held here on Friday, four master chefs from Shenzhen Culinary Association introduced the characteristics of Cantonese Cuisine, explained the cooking methods, and invited guests to prepare and taste the traditional Chinese Year's Eve dinner. TO GO WITH "Britons get early taste of Spring Festival" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CHRISTMAS-CHARITY DINNER

(231210) -- VANCOUVER, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer distributes desserts during the annual Christmas dinner at Union Gospel Mission (UGM) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-MAGHAZI REFUGEE CAMP

(231209) -- GAZA, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children have desserts in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Dec. 9, 2023. According to the UN, it is estimated that about 1.9 million people in Gaza, or approximately 85 percent of the population, are internally displaced. (Xinhua)

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MYANMAR-YANGON-LMC-BAKERY TRAINING COURSE

(231114) -- YANGON, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students make desserts during a bakery and pastry lesson in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Myanmar offers free bakery training course under LMC project for employment opportunities" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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MYANMAR-YANGON-LMC-BAKERY TRAINING COURSE

(231114) -- YANGON, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students make desserts during a bakery and pastry lesson in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Myanmar offers free bakery training course under LMC project for employment opportunities" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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MYANMAR-YANGON-LMC-BAKERY TRAINING COURSE

(231114) -- YANGON, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students learn to make desserts during a bakery and pastry lesson in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Myanmar offers free bakery training course under LMC project for employment opportunities" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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GERMANY-COLOGNE-FOOD-BEVERAGE-TRADE FAIR

(231007) -- COLOGNE, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tastes desserts at the food and beverage trade fair Anuga in Cologne, Germany, Oct. 7, 2023. Over 7,800 exhibitors are present at the world's leading food and beverage trade fair Anuga that kicked off here on Saturday. This year's Anuga will last till Oct. 11. The food and beverage trade fair was initiated in 1951 and is currently held biennially. It is widely considered as a bellwether for global food and food technology trends. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

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THAILAND-VIETNAM-CHINA-RCEP-DURIAN TRADE

(230920) -- NANNING, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Durian-flavored desserts are pictured at a snack shop in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Sept. 17, 2023. As the vast majority of durians sold in the Chinese market are imported from Southeast Asia, the "king of fruits" has emerged as a prominent symbol of the booming China-ASEAN cooperation and China's vast market potential. The flow of goods in this regional market has continued to benefit from tariff-free policies and expanded market access under the frameworks of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). In the first five months of this year, Guangxi imported 3.66 billion yuan worth of fruits from ASEAN countries, a marked rise of 194 percent year on year. Among the most notable increases is durian, which surged 516 percent from the same period last year, according to customs data. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-EGYPT-CAIRO-NIGHT LIFE (CN)

(230818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vendors sell traditional drinks and desserts at a night market in Hongyadong scenic area, southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 3, 2023. Chongqing, a city by the Yangtze River, is called "stove" by Chinese people because of its high temperature in summer; Cairo, located on the bank of the Nile, has long been a hot place on the edge of desert. Both cities have been vigorously promoting the night economy. Hongyadong in Chongqing is an ancient city gate that has been transformed into a giant suspended building featuring restaurants and other entertainment venues. Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, the centuries-old marketplace, is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. Every day when the night falls and summer heat dissipates, locals and tourists enter the streets and lanes in both cities and enjoy the flourishing night life. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-EGYPT-CAIRO-NIGHT LIFE (CN)

(230818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor makes desserts at the Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, Egypt, July 28, 2023. Chongqing, a city by the Yangtze River, is called "stove" by Chinese people because of its high temperature in summer; Cairo, located on the bank of the Nile, has long been a hot place on the edge of desert. Both cities have been vigorously promoting the night economy. Hongyadong in Chongqing is an ancient city gate that has been transformed into a giant suspended building featuring restaurants and other entertainment venues. Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, the centuries-old marketplace, is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. Every day when the night falls and summer heat dissipates, locals and tourists enter the streets and lanes in both cities and enjoy the flourishing night life. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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Yemenis hold on to Ramadan dessert tradition amid civil war challenges

STORY: Yemenis hold on to Ramadan dessert tradition amid civil war challenges DATELINE: April 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yemenis buying sweets at a confectionary store in Sanaa, Yemen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD AL-MATARI, Sanaa resident 3. various of Yemenis buying sweets at the store 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FAISAL DAWOOD, Shop clerk 5. various of Yemenis buying sweets at the store 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FAISAL DAWOOD, Shop clerk 7. various of Yemenis buying sweets at the store STORYLINE: In the month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and reflection for Muslims around the world, the Yemeni people hold on to a cherished tradition of enjoying popular desserts after iftar, the breaking of the fast. However, the civil war that has plagued Yemen has made these desserts a luxury beyond the reach of many due to skyrocketing prices. Mohammed al-Matari, a public servant in Sanaa, which is currently held by the Houthi rebels, insisted to buy trea

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EGYPT-CAIRO-RAMADAN-TRADITIONAL DESSERTS

(230403) -- CAIRO, April 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor makes traditional dessert "Qatayef" for sale during the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt, on April 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-RAMADAN-TRADITIONAL DESSERTS

(230403) -- CAIRO, April 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor packs traditional dessert "Qatayef" for customers during the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt, on April 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-RAMADAN-TRADITIONAL DESSERTS

(230403) -- CAIRO, April 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor arranges traditional dessert "Kanafeh" for sale during the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt, on April 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-RAMADAN-TRADITIONAL DESSERTS

(230403) -- CAIRO, April 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor packs traditional dessert "Qatayef" for buyers during the holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt, on April 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Muslims in Jerusalem's Old City prepare for Ramadan

STORY: Muslims in Jerusalem's Old City prepare for Ramadan DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of mosque, illuminations, decorations, stores in the Old City of Jerusalem STORYLINE: As the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims in the Old City of Jerusalem buy colorful illuminations, decorations, desserts and delicacies to prepare for its arrival. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During the holy month, Muslims all over the world refrain from consuming food and liquids from sunrise to sunset. As soon as the sun goes down, families, neighbors, and friends gather to partake in the traditional Iftar feast, which marks the end of their fast for the day. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

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Iranian expat enjoys life in China's Yinchuan

STORY: Iranian expat enjoys life in China's Yinchuan DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:06 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Noora and her family 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NOORA RAHIMI, Iranian expat living in Yinchuan STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): NOORA RAHIMI, Iranian expat living in Yinchuan "Hello, everyone. My name is Noora. I'm half Georgian, half Persian. About 1998, I came to Yinchuan for the first time. I got to know my husband, and we got married, and we live here. I usually bake cake and desserts for my family every time we have a guest or we have some occasions, so this is one of my hobbies to make cake and desserts for my family and friends. I like doing DIY, and I like painting and drawing and different things to improve my house. I took this picture in Shanghai. During holidays, we travel a lot in China. I've been to Beijing, I've been to Shanghai, Guangzhou and so many many other cities. It's really beautiful. I love the sceneries and I love all these pla

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Stove-boiled tea: a slow-paced lifestyle favored by young Chinese

STORY: Stove-boiled tea: a slow-paced lifestyle favored by young Chinese DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vibe 2. various of boiling tea 3. various of making desserts STORYLINE: Stove-boiled tea is becoming one of the latest trending lifestyles among young Chinese. The tea ritual involves roasting tea leaves before boiling them in a pot on a charcoal-filled stove. People sit around the stove, drink tea, and have snacks, enjoying a leisurely pace of life. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(230118) -- SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Residents make traditional desserts for the Spring Festival in Liantang Town of Qingpu District, east China's Shanghai, Jan. 17, 2023. This year's Spring Festival, the Chinese traditional lunar New Year, starts from Jan. 22. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(230118) -- SHANGHAI, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2023 shows traditional desserts made for the Spring Festival in Liantang Town of Qingpu District, east China's Shanghai. This year's Spring Festival, the Chinese traditional lunar New Year, starts from Jan. 22. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-NEW YEAR

(221226) -- TOKYO, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A shop presents new year desserts to attract customers in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Turks remove dishes from New Year's Eve tables amid high living costs

STORY: Turks remove dishes from New Year's Eve tables amid high living costs DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of shops and people shopping 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SELMA NUR, Retired paramedic 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SELMA NUR, Retired paramedic 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SELCUK KAYA, Shop owner STORYLINE: With rising living costs, Turks are removing the dishes from the New Year's Eve tables that they once used to set up fully fledged. The New Year's meals have an exceptional place for Turks, who see it as an opportunity for family, relatives, and friends to get together. Preparations and shopping start days in advance. Dried nuts and fruits of all sorts, various appetizers, olive oil dishes, cooked meat or chicken with rice, sausage, salami, and desserts are among the indispensable items on the table in the past. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SELMA NUR, Retired paramedic "These are now just drea

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Sample desserts for Kyushu Railway sightseeing train

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kyushu Railway Co. unveils a sample dish of desserts to be served on a new sightseeing train, planned from next summer, in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17. 2014.

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Renowned chef creates desserts for sightseeing train

FUKUOKA, Japan - Renowned chef Yoshihiro Narisawa shows off a sample plate of desserts created for a Kyushu Railway Co. sightseeing train in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2014.

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'Sweet-toothed stablemaster' quizzed by police

TOKYO, Japan - This undated file photo shows sumo wrestling stablemaster Shibatayama, also dubbed the ''sweet-toothed stablemaster,'' because of his well-known penchant for cakes and desserts. Shibatayama was reportedly questioned by police for allegedly punching and injuring former wrestler from Mongolia.

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Romans busy taking photos of Japan sweets

ROME, Italy - People take photos of Japanese sweets during a demonstration of their creation by traditional maker Saiundo in Rome on Nov. 18, 2009. The desserts were made with the themes of flowers and birds.

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(CIIE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-DELICACIES (CN)

(221109) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member shows desserts at the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2022. Various foods from around the world are showcased at the food and agricultural products exhibition area during the fifth CIIE in Shanghai. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOD WEEK

(221102) -- SEOUL, Nov. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A chef makes desserts during the Coex Food Week 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2022. The event kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOD WEEK

(221102) -- SEOUL, Nov. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Desserts are displayed during the Coex Food Week 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2022. The event kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-FOOD WEEK

(221102) -- SEOUL, Nov. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Desserts are displayed during the Coex Food Week 2022 in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2022. The event kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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Italian chef combines Chinese flavor with Italian desserts in SW China

STORY: Italian chef combines Chinese flavor with Italian desserts in SW China DATELINE: Aug. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the shopvarious of the dessertsSOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Italian dessert chefSOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Italian dessert chef STORYLINE: Franco Bergamino, a 62-year-old Italian dessert chef, is running a dessert shop in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Bergamino's shop, which sells desserts that combine Chinese ingredients and flavors with Italian specialties, attracts lots of young Chinese customers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Italian dessert chef "Some are real traditional Italian taste desserts,and some are a little bit of fusion like molihua(jasmine). At the beginning, someone tasted our cake, saying oh my god, too sweet. Then we understand that it was too sweet for the Chongqing taste. So we study, and we try and try and try again until we find the solution to change t

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Yemenis enjoy traditional desserts during Ramadan

STORY: Yemenis enjoy traditional desserts during Ramadan DATELINE: April 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people buying desserts at a store in Sanaa, Yemen's capital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-SHAMI, Sanaa resident 3. various of the store 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YASER AL-SAMDI, Store Owner 5. various of the store 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): YASER AL-SAMDI, Store Owner 7. various of the store STORYLINE: During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Yemenis usually gather together and have special sweets with the main meal. They keep the tradition despite the deteriorating economic situation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-SHAMI, Sanaa resident "Yemeni people love to eat confectionaries. We have the habit to eat them after Iftar dinner during Ramadan. We also love to eat them during other months of the year. We take the traditional confectionaries as part of our life." Ramadan is known for its wide variety of irresistible sweets as an Iftar meal can

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Taste Turkey's favorite Ramadan dessert

STORY: Taste Turkey's favorite Ramadan dessert DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people making Gullac, Turkey's favorite Ramadan dessert 2. various of waitress selling Gullac in a bakery 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): YASEMIN DEMIREL, Manager of Cumhuriyet bakery 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): YASEMIN DEMIREL, Manager of the Cumhuriyet bakery 5. various of Gullac in the store STORYLINE: There are a lot of special foods available during the holy month of Ramadan in Turkey. Gullach is one of the Turkish people's favorite desserts, offering a sweet and light ending to the fast-breaking meal. Gullach is a Turkish dessert made with milk, dried fruit, and a unique pastry, sometimes decorated with strawberries and pistachio nuts. The word Gullach is a combination of two words, "gul" and "as," meaning "food with roses." This yummy treat consists of thin layers of phyllo-like pastry, which are sprinkled with walnuts or pistachios and doused in a milky pudd