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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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(EnchantingGuangxi) CHINA-GUANGXI-ETHNIC WOMAN (CN)

(240427) -- LIUZHOU, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liang Zuying (3rd L, 2nd row) in ethnic Miao costume watches a performance in Wuying Village of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 17, 2018. Liang Zuying, 48, hails from Wuying Village, a Miao ethnic-minority hamlet that is hidden deep in the towering mountains straddling Guangxi and Guizhou. In the past, the impassable mountains and rugged landscape rendered locals extremely poor. Due to their traditional views and poor family conditions, many parents did not send their daughters to school. Liang and many other women in the village received little education and could neither read nor speak Mandarin, a major impediment that isolated them from the outside world. From March 2020, local authorities initiated a training program in Wuying Village to teach ethnic women Mandarin, in a bid to remove language barriers between them and people beyond the village, while improving their communication and vocational ski

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Türkiye's tourism revenue rises to 54.3 bln USD in 2023

STORY: Türkiye's tourism revenue rises to 54.3 bln USD in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of Istanbul city 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MEHMET NURI ERSOY, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister 3. various of views of Istanbul city 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MEHMET NURI ERSOY, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister 5. various of tourists STORYLINE: Türkiye's tourism revenues rose 17 percent year-on-year to 54.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, the culture and tourism minister announced Wednesday. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy also pointed out at a meeting in Istanbul that the sector ended the year 2023 with 56.7 million visitors, a 10 percent increase compared to the previous year. Ersoy explained that Türkiye had changed its strategy and diversified its tourism products since 2018. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MEHMET NURI ERSOY, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister "We see the impact of tourism product diversificati

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Abe at New Year tea ceremony

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 18 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) attends a New Year tea ceremony at the Omotesenke school in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2018.

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Baseball: Mariners invite pitcher Iwakuma to spring training

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 17 Kyodo - Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in this file photo taken in Seattle on May 3, 2017. Iwakuma, who has re-signed with the Mariners via a minor-league deal, was invited to the club's spring training on Jan. 16, 2018.

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Jamaica to use Japanese "shitamachi bobsleigh" at 2018 Olympics

Chris Stokes (3rd from L, back), president of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Federation, poses with members of Japan's "Shitamachi Bobsleigh" project group during a press conference in Nagano, central Japan, on Jan. 17, 2016. They agreed that the "Shitamachi Bobsleigh" developed by small factories in Tokyo's Ota Ward will be provided for free to the Jamaican bobsleigh team with the aim of taking part in the 2018 Winter Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-JETs are a major source of Japanese soft power: U.K. study

Photo taken Jan. 17, 2018, shows Sharleen Estampador-Hughson from the University of Sheffield, speaking at a special event at SOAS University of London. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Trump's accusation against Russia on N. Korea

Undated file photo shows U.S. President Donald Trump. In an interview with Reuters on Jan. 17, 2018, Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea get supplies in breach of international sanctions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jan Cizinsky

***FILE PHOTO*** Jan Cizinsky, Mayor of Prague 7 municipal district and Praha Sobe leader, speaks during a press conference on December 17, 2018, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tibetan government-in-exile leader Lobsang Sangay

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2018, shows Tibetan government-in-exile Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay giving an interview in Dharamsala, northern India. Seen in the background is a photo of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama who also lives in exile in the Indian city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tibetan government-in-exile leader Lobsang Sangay

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2018, shows Tibetan government-in-exile Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay giving an interview in Dharamsala, northern India. Seen in the background is a photo of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama who also lives in exile in the Indian city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tibetan government-in-exile leader Lobsang Sangay

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2018, shows Tibetan government-in-exile Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay giving an interview in Dharamsala, northern India. Seen in the background is a photo of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama who also lives in exile in the Indian city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bamboo lanterns prepared for 24th anniv. of deadly western Japan quake

Students make bamboo lanterns on Dec. 14, 2018, in Kobe, western Japan, to be used on Jan. 17, 2019, for the 24th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bamboo lanterns prepared for 24th anniv. of deadly western Japan quake

Students make bamboo lanterns on Dec. 14, 2018, in Kobe, western Japan, to be used on Jan. 17, 2019, for the 24th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bamboo lanterns prepared for 24th anniv. of deadly western Japan quake

Students make bamboo lanterns on Dec. 14, 2018, in Kobe, western Japan, to be used on Jan. 17, 2019, for the 24th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Sugita at Monte Carlo Masters

Japan's Yuichi Sugita competes against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during the opening round at the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on April 17, 2018. Sugita lost 6-3, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Sugita at Monte Carlo Masters

Japan's Yuichi Sugita competes against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during the opening round at the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on April 17, 2018. Sugita lost 6-3, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Sugita at Monte Carlo Masters

Japan's Yuichi Sugita competes against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during the opening round at the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on April 17, 2018. Sugita lost 6-3, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Sugita at Monte Carlo Masters

Japan's Yuichi Sugita competes against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during the opening round at the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on April 17, 2018. Sugita lost 6-3, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Pyeongchang Olympics

Photo taken Jan. 17, 2018, shows a bullet train arriving at Gangneung Station, South Korea. The Korail train network links Seoul and Incheon airport with Pyeongchang Olympic venues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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International Ninja Research Association

Yuji Yamada, a professor at Mie University, in the central Japan city of Tsu on Jan. 19, 2018, seeks participation in the inaugural ceremony of the International Ninja Research Association scheduled for Feb. 17 and 18. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Restaurants prepare for Pyeongchang Olympics

A chef cooks on Jan. 17, 2018, in a small restaurant located on a food street in Gangneung, South Korea, the city which will host ice sports events during the Pyeongchang Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea's high-speed train

Passengers get off a KTX high-speed train at Gangneung station in South Korea on Jan. 17, 2018. The high-speed train links Seoul with Gangneung in two hours, connecting the venues for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics starting in February. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bullet train to Pyeongchang venues

A KTX bullet train arrives at Guangneung Station on the eastern coast of South Korea on Jan. 17, 2018. The bullet train line links Incheon Airport with Guangneung, connecting the Winter Olympic venues in Pyeongchang. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AI-related forum in Beijing

People participate in a forum focused on artificial intelligence in Beijing on Jan. 17, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AI-related forum in Beijing

People participate in a forum focused on artificial intelligence in Beijing on Jan. 17, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muji Hotel opens in China

Photo shows a guest room at Muji Hotel during a preview event on Jan. 17, 2018, the day before the opening of the hotel run by Ryohin Keikaku Co., the Japanese operator of the Muji brand household goods stores. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Takanoiwa, Takanohana

Compiled file photo shows sumo wrestler Takanoiwa (L) and his stable master Takanohana. Takanoiwa, who was injured in an assault by grand champion Harumafuji, aims to make his comeback in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March, Takanohana said on Jan. 17, 2018, in a statement on the stable's website. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North plan to join Pyeongchang Olympics

South Korean Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae Sung (R) explains in Seoul on Jan. 17, 2018, the North's plan to join the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February following vice ministerial talks between the two Koreas in the truce village of Panmunjeom earlier in the day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skating: Medvedeva back for European c'ships

Two-time world figure skating champion Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia takes part in official practice for the European championships in Moscow on Jan. 17, 2018, making her comeback from a foot injury. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skating: Zagitova prepares for European c'ships

Russia's Alina Zagitova takes part in official practice for the European championships in Moscow on Jan. 17, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North plan to join Pyeongchang Olympics

South Korean Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae Sung explains in Seoul on Jan. 17, 2018, the North's plan to join the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February following vice ministerial talks between the two Koreas in the truce village of Panmunjeom earlier in the day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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North plan to join Pyeongchang Olympics

South Korean Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae Sung (C) explains in Seoul on Jan. 17, 2018, the North's plan to join the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February following vice ministerial talks between the two Koreas in the truce village of Panmunjeom earlier in the day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Newly signed D-backs pitcher Hirano

Japanese pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano (C) attends a send-off party at Kyoto Sangyo University in Kyoto on Jan. 17, 2018, after agreeing to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Newly signed D-backs pitcher Hirano

Japanese pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano attends a send-off party at Kyoto Sangyo University in Kyoto on Jan. 17, 2018, after agreeing to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 4th day

Onosho (R) defeats Tamawashi on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skater Daisuke Takahashi with Olympic coin

Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi holds an official Pyeongchang Olympic gold coin in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2018, just weeks before the Winter Games in the South Korean city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2018 Pyeongchang Olympic coins

Photo taken Jan. 17, 2018, shows Pyeongchang Olympic commemorative silver coins in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2018 Pyeongchang Olympic coins

Photo taken Jan. 17, 2018, shows Pyeongchang Olympic commemorative gold coins in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skating: Medvedeva back for European c'ships

Two-time world figure skating champion Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia takes part in official practice for the European championships in Moscow on Jan. 17, 2018, in her return from a foot injury. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skating: Medvedeva back for European c'ships

Two-time world figure skating champion Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia takes part in official practice for the European championships in Moscow on Jan. 17, 2018, in her return from a foot injury. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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23rd anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo shows a night view of Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2018, the 23rd anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 4th day

Grand champion Kisenosato (L) loses to Kotoshogiku on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2018, falling to a 1-3 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 4th day

Grand champion Kisenosato (L) loses to Kotoshogiku on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2018, falling to a 1-3 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Alliance talks break down between 2 Japan opposition parties

Kohei Otsuka, leader of Japan's opposition Democratic Party, speaks at a party meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2018. Negotiations between the Democratic Party and the Party of Hope to form a Diet alliance broke down the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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23rd anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray in Kobe, Japan, on Jan. 17, 2018, the 23rd anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 4th day

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) is defeated by Yoshikaze on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2018, falling to a 2-2 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 4th day

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) is defeated by Yoshikaze on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, 2018, falling to a 2-2 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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23rd anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray in Kobe, Japan, on Jan. 17, 2018, the 23rd anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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23rd anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

A woman prays at an amusement park in Kobe, Japan, on Jan. 17, 2018, the 23rd anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo