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China: Hen Perches on Car Hood in Bizarre Roadside Moment

On December 19, 2025, in Guangxi, southern China, a video captured a bizarre roadside moment when a hen suddenly landed on the hood of a moving car. The bird remained perched on the hood, peering through the windshield and appearing reluctant to fly away, as if unfamiliar with vehicles. The unexpected scene amused Chinese netizens, with some joking that the driver should take the “heaven-sent chicken” home.

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member of courier service loads packed eggs onto a vehicle at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A robotic arm maneuvers eggs on a platform for cleaning at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Staff members pack cleaned and sterilized eggs at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Cleaned and sterilized eggs are labeled with date and brand logo at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene at an egg conveyor line at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene at an egg conveyor line at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks the condition of a chick at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks the condition of a chick at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks eggs at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene inside a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HEN HARRIER

Blue harrier (Circus cyaneus), female. Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus). Circus cyaneus (Linnaeus, 1766) Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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HEN HARRIER

Blue harrier (Circus cyaneus), female. Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus). Circus cyaneus (Linnaeus, 1766) Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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China: Video Captures Adorable Embrace Between Girl and Chickens

A sweet video from Zhejiang, China, captured a young girl’s tender interaction with farm animals as she sat on the floor and tightly hugged a hen that approached her on August 9. The girl later extended her embrace to include a rooster, creating a heartwarming scene as she cuddled both birds in her arms.

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RECAP: Typhoon Kajiki Hits Vietnam, Leaving Seven Dead and Widespread Flooding

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing seven deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage in the country. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Makes Landfall, Triggers Evacuations and Closures

Tens of thousands were evacuated from Vietnam’s coastal areas as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall on Monday evening, August 25. Schools and airports were closed, and ships were banned from sailing.

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Russian forces launch massive attack with Shaheds in Odesa region

A hen walks among the rubble in the yard of a house destroyed by a Russian drone attack in the Odesa district, Odesa region, Ukraine, on May 26, 2025 (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Russian forces launch massive Shahed drone attack on Odesa region

A hen walks among the rubble in the yard of a house destroyed by a Russian drone attack in the Odesa district, Odesa region, Ukraine, on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Russian forces launch massive Shahed drone attack on Odesa region

A hen runs in the yard of a house destroyed by a Russian drone attack in the Odesa district, Odesa region, Ukraine, on May 26, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Taiwan: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Dawushan Egg Farm in Pingtung

A massive fire erupted at the Dawushan Egg Farm in Sinpi Township, Pingtung, on Wednesday, March 12. The flames spread rapidly, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Parts of the henhouse were destroyed, significantly impacting egg production for the next six months.

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - ISMF World Cup - Ski Mountaineering

SUOLANG QUZ HEN (CHN) in the transition zone during ISMF World Cup - Ski Mountaineering, Ski Mountaineering race in Bormio, Italy, February 22 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - ISMF World Cup - Ski Mountaineering

SUOLANG QUZ HEN (CHN) Uphill on skis during ISMF World Cup - Ski Mountaineering, Ski Mountaineering race in Bormio, Italy, February 22 2025

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Survivre Premiere - Paris

Arben Bajraktaraj, Lisa Delamar, Emilie Dequenne, Lucas Ebel and Olivier Ho Hio Hen attend the photocall for the premiere of the film Survivre held at the cinema UGC Bercy in Paris, France on June 18, 2024. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Survivre Premiere - Paris

Arben Bajraktaraj, Lisa Delamar, Emilie Dequenne, Lucas Ebel and Olivier Ho Hio Hen attend the photocall for the premiere of the film Survivre held at the cinema UGC Bercy in Paris, France on June 18, 2024. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Survivre Premiere - Paris

Arben Bajraktaraj, Lisa Delamar, Emilie Dequenne, Olivier Ho Hio Hen and Lucas Ebel attend the photocall for the premiere of the film Survivre held at the cinema UGC Bercy in Paris, France on June 18, 2024. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Survivre Premiere - Paris

Arben Bajraktaraj, Lisa Delamar, Emilie Dequenne, Lucas Ebel and Olivier Ho Hio Hen attend the photocall for the premiere of the film Survivre held at the cinema UGC Bercy in Paris, France on June 18, 2024. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russians hit Odesa region with missiles

ODESA REGION, UKRAINE - APRIL 21, 2024 - A hen is seen among the debris outside a building damaged by a Russian missile attack, Odesa region, southern Ukraine. As reported, the Russian invaders struck Odesa region with ballistic missiles on Sunday afternoon. Four people were injured in the attack.

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Pylypets village in Zakarpattia region

ZAKARPATTIA REIGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A cock and a hen are seen in the yard, Pylypets village, Mizhhiria district, Zakarpattia region, western Ukraine.

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Consequences of Russian shelling of Antonivka

ANTONIVKA, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 - Dead chickens killed in the shelling of Russian troops are seen in Antonivka, Kherson Region, southern Ukraine. The town suffers from Russian attacks every day.

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Consequences of Russian shelling of Antonivka

ANTONIVKA, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 - Local resident Oleksii shows his chickens killed in the shelling of Russian troops in Antonivka, Kherson Region, southern Ukraine. The town suffers from Russian attacks every day.

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Consequences of Russian shelling of Antonivka

ANTONIVKA, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 - Local resident Oleksii shows his chickens killed in the shelling of Russian troops in Antonivka, Kherson Region, southern Ukraine. The town suffers from Russian attacks every day.

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Animals at the Brigitte Bardot foundation shelter - Bazoches-sur-Guyonne

A picture taken on August 7, 2023 shows abandoned rooster and hen at a shelter cared for by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, outside Paris. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animals at the Brigitte Bardot foundation shelter - Bazoches-sur-Guyonne

A picture taken on August 7, 2023 shows abandoned rooster and hen at a shelter cared for by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, outside Paris. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animals at the Brigitte Bardot foundation shelter - Bazoches-sur-Guyonne

A picture taken on August 7, 2023 shows abandoned rooster and hen at a shelter cared for by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, outside Paris. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animals at the Brigitte Bardot foundation shelter - Bazoches-sur-Guyonne

A picture taken on August 7, 2023 shows abandoned rooster and hen at a shelter cared for by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, outside Paris. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BET Awards 2023 - LA

T Dynasty, Hen Dogg and Master Gee of The Sugarhill Gang arrive at the BET Awards 2023 held at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chocolate sales surge in France during Easter

STORY: Chocolate sales surge in France during Easter DATELINE: April 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of chocolate products at a store and a Easter chocolate workshop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CLAIRE, Customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): BEATRICE, Participant in a Easter chocolate workshop STORYLINE: Easter for many is a time to come together with family and friends. It is also an occasion for French people to consume chocolates. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CLAIRE, Customer "We come to buy Easter chocolates for our children. They choose the characters they like." Besides eggs, chocolate makers also sell chocolates that are in shape of hen, fish and more. They even open workshops to teach their customers to make Easter cakes. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): BEATRICE, Participant in a Easter chocolate workshop "Stabilizing whipped cream, making meringues... They give us little advice all the time." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lyon, France. (

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Obama-inspired kanji chosen as best characterizing 2008

KYOTO, Japan - Seihan Mori, head of Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, writes the character ''hen,'' which means ''change'' in English, on Dec. 12 as the character has been chosen as the single best kanji to characterize the year 2008.

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In-person Chinese language lessons at secondary schools resume in Namibian capital

STORY: In-person Chinese language lessons at secondary schools resume in Namibian capital DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the classroom 2. various of in-person Chinese language classes 3. various of local school STORYLINE: In-person Chinese language classes for secondary schools in Namibia resumed on Monday after a long break over the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more than 40 learners registered in advance, and more than 60 learners came on-site. The classes are offered by the Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia. "Ni hao ma? Wo hen hao." Learners repeated with enthusiasm as they learned their first words and phrases during an introductory lesson at Immanuel Shifidi school in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, on Monday. "You are doing well. Let us try again," said Zhu Jiamin, a teacher for the day. The elementary classes focus on the basic understanding of Mandarin, including an introduction to Chinese characters and dai

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Japan, Singapore defense chiefs meet in Singapore

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi (L) and his Singapore counterpart Ng Eng Hen hold talks in Singapore on June 11, 2022.

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Business booms for French chocolatiers during Easter weekend

STORY: Business booms for French chocolatiers during Easter weekend DATELINE: April 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: SAINT ETIENNE, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the chocolate store and a chef making chocolate 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): BRUNO MONTCOUDIOL, Chocolate maker 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): BRUNO MONTCOUDIOL, Chocolate maker STORYLINE: French people consume nearly 15,000 tonnes of chocolate each year during the Easter holiday. It is also a good time of the year for local chocolatiers. According to the French Syndicate of Chocolate, Easter is the second most important holiday in chocolate consumption after the end-of-year celebrations which account for 10 percent of annual sales. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): BRUNO MONTCOUDIOL, Chocolate maker "Each year, we stick to the tradition: the hen in three sizes and three colors." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): BRUNO MONTCOUDIOL, Chocolate maker "We have worked with farm animals, cows, pigs, hens. Each year we change the theme to make new chocolat

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ISRAEL-KIRYAT MALAKHI-CHICKENS

(220216) -- KIRYAT MALAKHI, Feb. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- White Leghorn egg-laying chickens are seen in cages in their hen house at Arugot village near Israeli city of Kiryat Malakhi on Feb. 15, 2022. Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday announced new regulations regarding the use of hen cages in the egg industry. The regulations stipulate that from now on every new hen coop must be without cages, and from June 2029, any use of cage coops in the country will be banned. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-KIRYAT MALAKHI-CHICKENS

(220216) -- KIRYAT MALAKHI, Feb. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- White Leghorn egg-laying chickens are seen in cages in their hen house at Arugot village near Israeli city of Kiryat Malakhi on Feb. 15, 2022. Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday announced new regulations regarding the use of hen cages in the egg industry. The regulations stipulate that from now on every new hen coop must be without cages, and from June 2029, any use of cage coops in the country will be banned. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-KIRYAT MALAKHI-CHICKENS

(220216) -- KIRYAT MALAKHI, Feb. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- White Leghorn egg-laying chickens are seen in cages in their hen house at Arugot village near Israeli city of Kiryat Malakhi on Feb. 15, 2022. Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday announced new regulations regarding the use of hen cages in the egg industry. The regulations stipulate that from now on every new hen coop must be without cages, and from June 2029, any use of cage coops in the country will be banned. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-KIRYAT MALAKHI-CHICKENS

(220216) -- KIRYAT MALAKHI, Feb. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli agriculturist collects eggs from White Leghorn egg-laying chickens in cages in their hen house at Arugot village near Israeli city of Kiryat Malakhi on Feb. 15, 2022. Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday announced new regulations regarding the use of hen cages in the egg industry. The regulations stipulate that from now on every new hen coop must be without cages, and from June 2029, any use of cage coops in the country will be banned. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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Mr. Bean'S Holiday (2007)

Rowan Atkinson Characters: Mr. Bean Film: Mr. Bean'S Holiday (UK/FR/DE 2007) Director: Steve Bendelack 22 March 2007 Date: 22 March 2007

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Barnyard (2006)

Etta The Hen & Andie Macdowell Characters: Etta the Hen & Etta the Hen Film: Barnyard; Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (USA/DE/NL 2006) Director: Steve Oedekerk 04 August 2006 Written by mental images libimg Date: 04 August 2006

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Barnyard (2006)

Etta The Hen Characters: Etta the Hen Film: Barnyard; Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (USA/DE/NL 2006) Director: Steve Oedekerk 04 August 2006 Written by mental images libimg Date: 04 August 2006

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Deal Of The Century (1983)

Chevy Chase Characters: Eddie Muntz Film: Deal Of The Century (1983) Director: William Friedkin 04 November 1983 Date: 04 November 1983