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Urban motorization

08.10.2025, Tallinn. Urban motorization is a complex phenomenon that leads to significant challenges like traffic congestion, increased air pollution, and a greater demand for expansive parking infrastructure. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Urban motorization

08.10.2025, Tallinn. Urban motorization is a complex phenomenon that leads to significant challenges like traffic congestion, increased air pollution, and a greater demand for expansive parking infrastructure. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Urban motorization

08.10.2025, Tallinn. Urban motorization is a complex phenomenon that leads to significant challenges like traffic congestion, increased air pollution, and a greater demand for expansive parking infrastructure. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Foreign Tourists Visit Afghanistan

Tourists explore the expansive courtyard of a building in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2024. Herat, the third-largest city in Afghanistan, is an oasis in the fertile Hari River valley, south of the Paropamisus Mountains. As the capital of Herat Province, it had an estimated population of 574,276 in 2020 and serves as a key cultural and historical center in western Afghanistan. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Foreign Tourists Visit Afghanistan

Tourists explore the expansive courtyard of a building in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 18, 2024. Herat, the third-largest city in Afghanistan, is an oasis in the fertile Hari River valley, south of the Paropamisus Mountains. As the capital of Herat Province, it had an estimated population of 574,276 in 2020 and serves as a key cultural and historical center in western Afghanistan. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SWISS-SCIENTISTS-ENERGY-EFFICIENT BRAIN-LIKE CHIP (CN)

(240603) -- BEIJING, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The undated combo image shows a diagram (L) and two photos of an energy-efficient sensing-computing neuromorphic chip dubbed "Speck," which mimics the neurons and synapses of the human brain. A team of Chinese and Swiss scientists has jointly developed an energy-efficient sensing-computing neuromorphic chip that mimics the neurons and synapses of the human brain. The human brain, capable of processing incredibly intricate and expansive neural networks, operates with a total power consumption of merely 20 watts, significantly lower than that of current AI systems. Therefore, neuromorphic or brain-like computing offers promising energy-saving machine intelligence. TO GO WITH "Chinese, Swiss scientists design energy-efficient brain-like chip" (The Institute of Automation, CAS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NEW APPLE STORE (CN)

(240318) -- SHANGHAI, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 18, 2024 shows a logo of a new Apple store, which is set to launch on March 21, beside Jing'an Temple in east China's Shanghai. Apple Inc. gears up to unveil its eighth store in Shanghai this month, augmenting its expansive network. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NEW APPLE STORE (CN)

(240318) -- SHANGHAI, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 18, 2024 shows an interior view of a new Apple store, which is set to launch on March 21, in east China's Shanghai. Apple Inc. gears up to unveil its eighth store in Shanghai this month, augmenting its expansive network. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NEW APPLE STORE (CN)

(240318) -- SHANGHAI, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 18, 2024 shows an interior view of a new Apple store, which is set to launch on March 21, in east China's Shanghai. Apple Inc. gears up to unveil its eighth store in Shanghai this month, augmenting its expansive network. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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Chinese smartphones help enhance daily life in Myanmar

STORY: Chinese smartphones help enhance daily life in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon streets 2. various of people using mobile phones STORYLINE: With their innovative features and reliable performances, Chinese smartphones are reshaping the way people in Myanmar live and work. Aung Aung, a 31-year-old IT technician in Yangon, has been relying on his Chinese smartphone for the past two years to stay connected in an ever-growing digital world and carry out his daily tasks. "I use a Redmi Note 11 smartphone. I bought this device because of its advanced features and competitive price," he explained. "It's an indispensable one for me," he said, adding that all of his previous smartphones were also Chinese brands. For Alex Nway Oo, a 21-year-old university student in Yangon, her Chinese smartphone is necessary for academic success. "With its expansive storage

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NEW APPLE STORE (CN)

(240313) -- SHANGHAI, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This panoramic photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a new Apple store, which is set to launch on March 21, in Jingan District of east China's Shanghai. Apple Inc. gears up to unveil its eighth store in Shanghai this month, augmenting its expansive network. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NEW APPLE STORE (CN)

(240313) -- SHANGHAI, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a new Apple store, which is set to launch on March 21, in Jingan District of east China's Shanghai. Apple Inc. gears up to unveil its eighth store in Shanghai this month, augmenting its expansive network. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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New technologies assist wildlife conservation on "roof of the world"

STORY: New technologies assist wildlife conservation on "roof of the world" SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 5G base station at the preservation station near Zonag Lake 2. various of Tibetan antelopes STORYLINE: New technologies, such as 5G, have played a crucial role in guarding wildlife in Hoh Xil, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Nestled deep in the expansive Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, also known as the "roof of the world," the Hoh Xil nature reserve had long suffered from a lack of communication signals, except for the route along the Qinghai-Xizang Highway. It was unimaginable for rangers to update information of endangered species, such as Tibetan antelopes in the nature reserve in time. In May 2023, a 5G base station started operation at the preservation station near Zonag Lake, known as the "delivery room" for Tibetan antelopes, a species under first-class state protection in China. W

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Expansive arch bridge in China's Guangxi opens to traffic

STORY: Expansive arch bridge in China's Guangxi opens to traffic SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HECHI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian'e Longtan Bridge STORYLINE: Tian'e Longtan Bridge, a steel-reinforced concrete arch bridge over 600 meters long, opened to traffic on Thursday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The bridge over Hongshui River, situated in Tian'e County in Hechi City of Guangxi, is a two-way four-lane bridge with a total length of 2,488.55 meters. It is the world's longest steel-reinforced concrete arch bridge in terms of span. The opening of the Tian'e Longtan Bridge marks the completion of the Nantian Expressway which links Nandan County and Tian'e County of Guangxi, reducing the trip time from a 1.5-hour drive to a 40-minute drive. The construction of the bridge's main structure began in December 2020. The completion of the Tian'e Longtan Bridge will become a milestone in the evolution of

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CHINA-GUANGXI-EXPANSIVE ARCH BRIDGE-OPEN TO TRAFFIC (CN)

(240201) -- NANNING, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows the Tian'e Longtan Bridge in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Tian'e Longtan Bridge, a steel-reinforced concrete arch bridge over 600 meters long, opened to traffic on Thursday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The bridge over Hongshui River, situated in Tian'e County in Hechi City of Guangxi, is a two-way four-lane bridge with a total length of 2,488.55 meters. It is the world's longest steel-reinforced concrete arch bridge in terms of span. TO GO WITH "Expansive arch bridge in China's Guangxi opens to traffic" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-EXPANSIVE ARCH BRIDGE-OPEN TO TRAFFIC (CN)

(240201) -- NANNING, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows the Tian'e Longtan Bridge in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Tian'e Longtan Bridge, a steel-reinforced concrete arch bridge over 600 meters long, opened to traffic on Thursday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The bridge over Hongshui River, situated in Tian'e County in Hechi City of Guangxi, is a two-way four-lane bridge with a total length of 2,488.55 meters. It is the world's longest steel-reinforced concrete arch bridge in terms of span. TO GO WITH "Expansive arch bridge in China's Guangxi opens to traffic" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Dradul (2nd R), the deputy principal of a kindergarten, interacts with a boy at the kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sonam Drolma (R) is in class at a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Dradul (3rd L), the deputy principal of a kindergarten, prepares lunch for children at a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tenzin Pasang (1st R) prepares to have lunch at a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Dradul, the deputy principal of a kindergarten, instructs children in class at the kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Han Fangfang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pusum Dongdrup (2nd L) plays with other kids in a classroom at a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Han Fangfang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tenzin Pasang (L) plays with other kids in a classroom at a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl says goodbye to her teacher after school at a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 14, 2023. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(230928) -- YUSHU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 14, 2023 shows a kindergarten in Qumarleb County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Qumarleb County is located in the source region of the Yellow River, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. Children here lead a nomadic life with their families on expansive grasslands far from county seats and towns. Through years of efforts by local government, free preschool education has been extended to pasturing areas. Just around their home, children have chance to be taught by kindergarten teachers from town seats. Since 2022, 15 kindergartens with heating and illumination equipment powered by photovoltaic systems have been built in Qumarleb County by CHN Energy. Up to now, more than 700 children in distant pasturing areas have been recruited to these kindergartens near their living places. (Xinhua/Han Fangfang)

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dengue Hikes Demand For Mosquito Nets - Bangladesh

Amid the sweeping nationwide outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue, the demand for protective mosquito nets has surged dramatically. Narayanganj is the hub of wholesale mosquito net distribution, boasting an expansive network of over 600 wholesale outlets. This bustling market orchestrates the daily dispatch of truckloads of mosquito nets to every nook of the country. The nets themselves are meticulously crafted in Masharipalli in Roopganj. While once woven from cotton yarn, the ascendancy of synthetic materials has captivated modern users. These adept producers also export their wares to India, Myanmar, and diverse countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 24, 2023. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia mourns on Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

STORY: Russia mourns on Day of Remembrance and Sorrow DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemoration (source: Museum of the Great Patriotic War) STORYLINE: About 4,000 people gathered at the Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow at midnight of Wednesday, as the country commemorated the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow. June 22 marks the 82nd anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War. Commemorations also took place in other parts of Moscow, as well as in many other cities such as St. Petersburg, Volgograd and Rostov-on-Don. In 1941, German forces launched Operation Barbarossa, sweeping through expansive areas of the Soviet territory almost to the point of taking Moscow. They were finally stopped, suffering defeats over the winter. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month

STORY: Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration 2. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee John S. Lee speaking 3. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Nithya Raman speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (English): MIKE FONG, California State Assemblyman 5. various of celebration 6. California State Assemblyman Mike Fong 7. various of celebration STORYLINE: Surrounded by soaring stone pillars, sunny skies overhead and an expansive view of lush greenery beyond, attendees enjoyed a lively Chinese lion dance performance, heartfelt speeches by civic and community leaders, and a delicious Asian-fusion lunch at the opening ceremony of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month held in the Spring Court of Los Angeles City Hall on Friday. In the United States, May was officially designated as the AAPI H

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Kenyan police recover 67 bodies of suspected starvation cult members

STORY: Kenyan police recover 67 bodies of suspected starvation cult members DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of police officers at the expansive ranch where sect members are hiding 2. various of detectives exhuming bodies from graves 3. various of Kenyan President William Ruto with security chiefs 4. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 5. various of the cult leader Mackenzie at a police station 6. various of Red Cross, police and detectives during the search for survivors and fatalities of the sect in the bushes STORYLINE: The death toll from a Christian cult in Kenya that practiced starvation has risen to 67, after more bodies were recovered from mass graves in a forest in the southeast of the country. A major search is underway in the Shakahola forest near the coastal town of Malindi, where dozens of corpses were exhumed over the weekend. The bodies are thought to be those of followers of a cult who reportedly believed th

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Protecting migratory birds in central China

STORY: Protecting migratory birds in central China DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU JIANLIN, Ranger, Niutouao Migratory Bird Protection Station in Yanling County in Hunan Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG YONGQIANG, Ranger, Hankou Migratory Bird Protection Station in Guidong County in Hunan Province STORYLINE: The protection of birds has led to a rise in the number of migratory birds flying across an expansive mountain range in central China. The Luoxiao Mountains on the border between China's Hunan and Jiangxi provinces are located on an important migration route for migratory birds. However, bird hunting was once commonplace in the area. In 2012, local governments stepped up measures to stop hunting birds. In the same year, the first rescue station for migratory birds was set up in Yanling County, which has since been operating around the clock. And many villagers have

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Chinese agripreneur providing new lease of life to Kenya's dryland communities

STORY: Chinese agripreneur providing new lease of life to Kenya's dryland communities DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farm 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TERESIA MUTUA, Farm worker 3. various of the farm 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI CHANGHONG, Director of Eshine Agricultural Planting Company Limited STORYLINE: Located about 85 km southeast of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, Li Changhong's 25-acre Moringa plantation has withstood a prolonged dry spell to retain some luster. The expansive farm that sits next to the busy highway connecting Nairobi to the port city of Mombasa, is a cherished getaway for the Chinese agripreneur who defied naysayers to introduce Moringa and Aloe Vera farming in a region renowned for acute droughts. The Moringa and Aloe Vera farm has not only thrived in the face of extreme weather events but has also provided steady income flows to the local workforce. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TERESIA MUTUA, Farm worker "I send m

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Moon Valley, lunar-like landscape in Namibia

STORY: Moon Valley, lunar-like landscape in Namibia DATELINE: July 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Moon Valley in Swakopmund, Namibia STORYLINE: Thirty kilometers away from Namibia's coastal city of Swakopmund lies an expansive lunar-like landscape called the Moon Valley. The scenic spot not only attracts tourists from all over the world but is also favored by film directors. Movies such as "Mad Max" and "Star Wars" have many scenes filmed here. Different from the golden color of the Namib Desert on the coast, the Moon Valley presents a desolate dark gray. Although it is difficult to capture the signs of animals and plants in the valley, it creates another rare original ecological style of nature that attracts many tourists. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Swakopmund, Namibia. (XHTV)

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Moscow mourns on Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

STORY: Moscow mourns on Day of Remembrance and Sorrow DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemoration STORYLINE: Thousands of people gathered at the Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow as the country commemorates the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow at midnight of Tuesday. June 22nd this year marks the 81st anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War. The all-Russian memorial campaign "Candle of Memory" began near the walls of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. The participants honored the memory of the victims with a minute of silence. Symbolizing the number of days the Soviet Union was at war, 1,418 candles were lit by representatives from all walks of life. 81 years ago, German forces launched Operation Barbarossa, sweeping through expansive areas of the Soviet territory almost to the point of taking Moscow. They were finally stopped, suffering defeats over the winter. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reportin

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GLOBALink | Traveling in China's Xinjiang

Expansive deserts, soaring peaks, fertile valleys... In a region as vast as China's Xinjiang, what is it like to travel? #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 25

25 Kanaya - Beyond the wide sandy flats of the river, across which a daimyo's cort觥 is being carried, rises a jumble of foot hills, in a crevice of which nestles a village. In the background a high range of curiously hump-shaped mountains, printed in graded black from colour-blocks only; golden sky at the top. A panoramic view of the landscape accentuates the expansive flat plain of the dry river bed. A variety of travellers attempt to wade across the river with the help of porters. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido edition (1831-4) Date: 1831 - 1834

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Beijing following int'l tribunal ruling over South China Sea

Police officers examine a car on a Beijing street leading to the Filipino embassy on July 13, 2016, a day after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that China has no historic rights to resources in the South China Sea based on its expansive "nine-dash line" claim. The Philippines brought the case to the court in January 2013, after China seized control of Scarborough Shoal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Beijing following int'l tribunal ruling over South China Sea

Photo taken July 13, 2016, shows the Filipino embassy in Beijing. The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled the previous day that China has no historic rights to resources in the South China Sea based on its expansive "nine-dash line" claim, in a move welcomed by the Philippines, which instigated the case. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo