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Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and BNP's acting chairman waving to supporters from inside a bus during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on December 25 by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and BNP's acting chairman waving to supporters from inside a bus during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on December 25 by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tarique Rahman Returns Home After 17 Years in Exile - Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and BNP's acting chairman waving to supporters from inside a bus during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on December 25 by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by He Jinghua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Huangyan District of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Pan Kanjun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Yuping Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Hu Panxue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The silhouette of a cormorant is pictured in front of a full moon in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Wang Yonggang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Jiamusi City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Chen Zhiguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: MANHIZE, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the production plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINSTON CHITANDO, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILFRED MOTSI, Project director 4. various of pig iron products STORYLINE: The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO), a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINSTON CHITANDO, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development "This really is a very joyous occasion to see the first stage of production of iron from Manhize. Zimbabwe and China have got long-standing political relationships, and here we now have economic relat

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Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival

STORY: Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thingyan water festival celebrations in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's vibrant Thingyan water festival continued into its second day on Sunday, as people across the Southeast Asian country immersed themselves in the joyous festivities. The time-honored tradition of splashing each other with water represents a symbolic cleansing of past wrongs and a fresh beginning for the upcoming year. Throughout the country, lively dance performances contribute to the festive atmosphere. This year's Thingyan water festival will run for four days until Tuesday. The Myanmar New Year falls on Wednesday. In Myanmar, the Thingyan water festival holds immense cultural significance, standing as the most famous celebration among the 12 monthly seasonal festivals observed throughout the year. Xinhua News Agency corres

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

General view of the city Akre on March 20, 2023 in Akre, Iraq. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

Kurdish man holds Kurdistan flag during the nowruz celebrations in Akre, Iraq on 20 March 2023. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

Kurdish people are marching with their torches to the highground of Akre, Iraq on 20 March 2023 while singing traditional songs. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

General view of the city Akre on March 20, 2023 in Akre, Iraq. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

General view of the city Akre on March 20, 2023 in Akre, Iraq. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

Kurdish people are marching with their torches to the highground of Akre, Iraq on 20 March 2023 while singing traditional songs. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

One Kurdish people are marching with their torches to the highground of Akre, Iraq on 20 March 2023 while singing traditional songs. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wushu championship, performance celebrate Dragon Year in Egypt

STORY: Wushu championship, performance celebrate Dragon Year in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMI ABDULLAH, Wushu performer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OMAR MAMDOUH, Wushu performer STORYLINE: Festive red lanterns glowed alongside Egyptian and Chinese flags, setting a vibrant scene as the Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu Federation hosted a joyous ceremony at Cairo International Stadium. The ceremony, held on Tuesday evening, celebrated cultural exchange and athletic prowess through Wushu performances and folk dances. To celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, a colorful dragon dance heralded the ceremony, followed by Wushu performances by Egyptian athletes dressed in traditional Chinese costumes. Among the performers was 28-year-old Sami Abdullah, a multi-time Wushu champion in Egypt. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMI ABDULLAH, Wushu performer "These act

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In Harbin's icy embrace, tourists flock to offer condolences, cherish memories

STORY: In Harbin's icy embrace, tourists flock to offer condolences, cherish memories SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors in the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army STORYLINE: Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has emerged as a top winter destination since the beginning of the year. However, amid the joyous festivities at popular spots like the Ice-Snow World theme park, tens of thousands have also flocked to a memorial outside the city center. Braving the freezing weather, people queue up patiently to enter the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army. The notorious Unit 731 was a top-secret biological and chemical warfare research base established in Harbin as the nerve center for Japanese biological warfare in China and Southeast Asia during World War II. At least 3

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2024 ushered in with festivities worldwide

STORY: 2024 ushered in with festivities worldwide SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Sydney, Australia/Wellington, New Zealand/HONG KONG, China/Seoul, South Korea/Tashkent, Uzbekistan/Valletta, Malta/Brussels, Belgium/Lisbon, Portugal/LUSAIL, Qatar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of festivities worldwide STORYLINE: As the clock strikes midnight in each time zone, people around the globe are ushering in the New Year with joyous celebrations. From spectacular fireworks displays to intimate gatherings, the world unites in welcoming the promise of a fresh start. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sydney, Australia/Wellington, New Zealand/Hong Kong, China/Seoul, South Korea/Tashkent, Uzbekistan/Valletta, Malta/Brussels, Belgium/Lisbon, Portugal/Lusail, Qatar. (XHTV)

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Chinese community in Malta celebrates National Day

STORY: Chinese community in Malta celebrates National Day DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Malta gathered at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija on Sunday to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event, organized by the Chinese Community Association in Malta, featured various activities, including song and dance performances, poetry recitations, martial arts and Taichi demonstrations. Visitors could also take part in fun games such as hitting a balloon with their heads. This joyous event attracted hundreds of participants, including enthusiastic Maltese. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration

STORY: Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gazans in local streets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSIN JUNDIYEH, Gaza resident 3. various of Gazans in local streets 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED HUWEITY, Gaza resident 5. various of Palestinians in local streets in the West Bank 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): IBRAHIM JADALLAH, Ramallah resident 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): AMJAD JAMIL, Ramallah resident STORYLINE: In the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza, whose economy was battered by Israel's years-long blockades, consumers are piling into markets to shop for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Shops along Omar Al-Mukhtar, the main street of Gaza, saw flocks of people come for new clothes, sweets, and decorations for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and falls on Friday this year. In the West Bank, even though the tensions remained high with Israelis after rece

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-EID AL-FITR-MARKET

(230420) -- GAZA, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Gaza City, on April 18, 2023. In the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza, whose economy was battered by Israel's years-long blockades, consumers are piling into markets to shop for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-EID AL-FITR-MARKET

(230420) -- GAZA, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Gaza City, on April 18, 2023. In the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza, whose economy was battered by Israel's years-long blockades, consumers are piling into markets to shop for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-EID AL-FITR-MARKET

(230420) -- GAZA, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Gaza City, on April 18, 2023. In the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza, whose economy was battered by Israel's years-long blockades, consumers are piling into markets to shop for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-EID AL-FITR-MARKET

(230420) -- GAZA, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Gaza City, on April 18, 2023. In the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza, whose economy was battered by Israel's years-long blockades, consumers are piling into markets to shop for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-EID AL-FITR-MARKET

(230420) -- GAZA, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Fitr festival in Gaza City, on April 18, 2023. In the besieged coastal enclave of Gaza, whose economy was battered by Israel's years-long blockades, consumers are piling into markets to shop for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Booming Eid shopping bears Palestinians' hope for joyous celebration

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINESE ENTERPRISES-DONATION

(230420) -- ISLAMABAD, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman carries ration bags donated by the All Pakistan Chinese Enterprises Association (APCEA) in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on April 19, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese donations ensure joyous Eid for underprivileged in Pakistan" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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China's Shangqiu city celebrates Lunar New Year with folk performances

STORY: China's Shangqiu city celebrates Lunar New Year with folk performances DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: SHANGQIU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG QIAN, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DU YUE, Visitor STORYLINE: The city of Shangqiu in central China's Henan Province is celebrating the Spring Festival with traditional folk performances and exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage, including dough sculpture, fish lamp, sugar painting and paper-cutting. That has provided locals and visitors with an authentic and joyous atmosphere of the Lunar New Year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG QIAN, Visitor "I take my child here to feel the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year. I feel very happy. I wish you all the best in the new year and hope everything goes well." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DU YUE, Visitor "My favorite animal is the rabbit. I want to give this rabbit-shaped sugar painting to my mother. I wish you all a happy

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Lunar New Year celebration kicks off at Disney California Adventure Park

STORY: Lunar New Year celebration kicks off at Disney California Adventure Park DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese New Year celebrations at Disney California Adventure Park STORYLINE: The Lunar New Year celebration kicked off Friday at Disney California Adventure Park, ushering in a joyous tribute to Chinese and other Asian cultures. Disneyland, home to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, has seen its annual Lunar New Year celebration explode in popularity in recent years. Filled with auspicious wishes for health, luck and prosperity throughout the new year, the celebration will last through Feb. 15 this year. The 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year falls on Sunday. It is based on a 12-year Zodiac cycle of characters, with 2023 being the Year of the Rabbit. "The Chinese zodiac calendar plays a significant role in shaping the traditions, holidays and foods enjoyed in Asian communities all over the globe," wrote

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Cypriot president sends Chinese New Year greetings

STORY: Cypriot president sends Chinese New Year greetings DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of President's greeting 2. various of Cyprus 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICOS ANASTASIADES, Cypriot president 4. various of Cyprus 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NICOS ANASTASIADES, Cypriot president 6. various of Cyprus 7. SOUNDBITE 3(English): NICOS ANASTASIADES, Cypriot president STORYLINE: Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday stressed the close Cyprus-China relations while sending his greetings to China for the Lunar New Year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICOS ANASTASIADES, Cypriot president "It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I join your celebrations today on the joyous occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, a symbol of good fortune, great ambition, bright future, wealth and prosperity." The president stressed that Cyprus and China, both among the world's most ancient civilizations, share a

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Nagoya Univ. celebrates Nobel Prize selection

NAGOYA, Japan - Michinari Hamaguchi (C), president of Nagoya University, and researchers are joyous at a press conference in Nagoya on Oct. 7, 2014, following the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' selection of Hiroshi Amano and Isamu Akasaki, current and former professor of the university, as winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2014 along with Shuji Nakamura, professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Japan's Nishikiori advances to Wimbledon last 16

WIMBLEDON, Britain - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikiori is joyous after winning a men's singles third round match at the Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2014. Nishikori reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon for the first time.

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Graabak wins Nordic combined large hill

SOCHI, Russia - Joergen Graabak (C) of Norway is joyous after winning the Nordic combined individual large hill competition during the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Crowd joyous over Hanyu's figure skating gold in Sochi

OSAKA, Japan - A crowd of people at Kansai University in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, cheer in the early hours of Feb. 15, 2014, as they watch a live broadcast of Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu winning the gold medal in the men's figure skating event at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 14. The school is the alma mater of Hanyu's compatriot figure skaters Tatsuki Machida and Daisuke Takahashi who finished fifth and sixth, respectively.

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Kashiwa supporters celebrate club's 1st J-League title

SAITAMA, Japan - Supporters of Kashiwa Reysol are joyous after their club captured its first J-League championship by beating Urawa Reds 3-1 at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on Dec. 3, 2011.

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Rangers 1 win away from World Series return

DETROIT, United States - Japanese pitchers Koji Uehara (R) and Yoshinori Tateyama of the Texas Rangers appear joyous after the Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 12, 2011. Texas leads Detroit in the best-of-seven series 3-1 after a 7-3 victory.

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Pro-Thaksin crowd in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra are joyous at the headquarters of the country's opposition Pheu Thai Party in Bangkok on July 3, 2011. Preliminary vote counting showed the opposition party led by Yingluck Shinawatra, the party's prime ministerial candidate and a younger sister of Thaksin, won the general election to secure a parliamentary majority. Incumbent Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva admitted defeat.

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Hasegawa wins wrestling gold in Greco-Roman

GUANGZHOU, China - Kohei Hasegawa (R) is joyous after beating five-time world wrestling champion Hamid Soryan of Iran in the semifinals of the men's Greco-Roman 55-kilogram class on Nov. 21, 2010, at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. Hasegawa went on to capture the gold medal in the competition.

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Horihata wins men's 400m medley gold

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Yuya Horihata is joyous after finishing first in the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Asian Games on Nov. 13, 2010, in Guangzhou.

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(2)Nobel laureate Koshiba relishes honor

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese physicist Masatoshi Koshiba, the winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physics, speaks to reporters on his exhilaration outside his Tokyo residence on Oct. 9. ''I slept only four hours last night, so I'm feeling tired. But my joyous feeling is continuing,'' the 76-year-old Koshiba said.

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Hong Kong Disneyland holds activities to embrace holiday season

STORY: Hong Kong Disneyland holds activities to embrace holiday season DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong Disneyland STORYLINE: Hong Kong Disneyland has launched "A Disney Christmas" from Nov. 18, 2022 to Jan. 2, 2023 for the holiday season. A series of activities will be held during the period. According to the park, an all-new "Disney Live in Concert" Holiday Music Celebration will take place on select nights, immersing guests in holiday magic through many musical moments around the resort and taking guests through a musical journey from classical and joyous jazz to musical tunes. Disney characters will never be absent in the holiday season. A new scene in the park, "Duffy and Friends Winter Wonderland," was launched for Duffy group's fans. Duffy and his friends will make surprise appearances in their wintertime outfits. Other special moments include the "Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball," where Du

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LEBANON-TRIPOLI-EID AL-ADHA-FINANCIAL CRISIS

(220710) -- TRIPOLI (LEBANON), July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children spend time in a neighborhood during the Eid al-Adha holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon, on July 10, 2022. Celebrating Eid al-Adha this year in the traditional ways has become a vain hope for many Muslims in Lebanon, where the financial crisis and the collapse of the local currency plunged the majority of the population into poverty. (Photo by Khaled Habashiti/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Lebanon's steep crisis deprives people of joyous celebrations in Eid al-Adha

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LEBANON-TRIPOLI-EID AL-ADHA-FINANCIAL CRISIS

(220710) -- TRIPOLI (LEBANON), July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People line up to buy bread at a bakery during the Eid al-Adha holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon, on July 10, 2022. Celebrating Eid al-Adha this year in the traditional ways has become a vain hope for many Muslims in Lebanon, where the financial crisis and the collapse of the local currency plunged the majority of the population into poverty. (Photo by Khaled Habashiti/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Lebanon's steep crisis deprives people of joyous celebrations in Eid al-Adha

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LEBANON-TRIPOLI-EID AL-ADHA-FINANCIAL CRISIS

(220710) -- TRIPOLI (LEBANON), July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past closed stores during the Eid al-Adha holiday in Tripoli, Lebanon, on July 10, 2022. Celebrating Eid al-Adha this year in the traditional ways has become a vain hope for many Muslims in Lebanon, where the financial crisis and the collapse of the local currency plunged the majority of the population into poverty. (Photo by Khaled Habashiti/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Lebanon's steep crisis deprives people of joyous celebrations in Eid al-Adha

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Lebanon's steep crisis deprives people of joyous celebrations in Eid al-Adha

STORY: Lebanon's steep crisis deprives people of joyous celebrations in Eid al-Adha DATELINE: July 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI ZARAZEER, Local resident 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHMOUD IBRAHIM, Local resident STORYLINE: Celebrating Eid al-Adha this year in the traditional ways has become a vain hope for many Muslims in Lebanon, where the financial crisis and the collapse of the local currency plunged the majority of the population into poverty. Families used to celebrate the three-day holiday through house gatherings, restaurant visits, gift exchanges, and relaxing at beaches. However, as many residents this year are barely capable of securing their basic necessities, the celebration almost becomes a luxury. Many Muslims also gave up the Islamic tradition of Eid sacrifice. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI ZARAZEER, Local resident "You went to Beirut, Tarik Jdide, Dahieh and other Islamic areas. Did you sense the atmosphere of

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Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as COVID-19 cases subside

STORY: Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as COVID-19 cases subside DATELINE: May 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:18 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Malaysia's national flag in front of prime minister's office 2. Various of crowds in Putrajaya 3. Various of Muslims praying in mosque 4. Various of crowds at mosque after the prayer 5. Various of crowds posing for photos STORYLINE: Malaysia's Muslims marked a more joyous Eid al-Fitr festival on Monday as the COVID-19 situation in the country continues to improve. After having endured lockdowns and travel restrictions, Malaysians were teeming in the capital Kuala Lumpur in streets, malls and markets, celebrating the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr holidays, while others are finally able to make the traditional exodus of "Balik Kampung," or people returning to hometowns. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said last week that the practice of hosting open houses and home visits will be allowed again this year, along with other

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Thousands attend Jerusalem Holy Fire ceremony

STORY: Thousands attend Jerusalem Holy Fire ceremony DATELINE: April 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Thousands celebrated the traditional Holy Fire ceremony of blazing candles at Christianity's holiest site in Jerusalem to mark the eve of Orthodox Easter on Saturday. Tens of thousands of faithful have attended the ceremony in earlier years but coronavirus constraints severely limited attendance on the past two occasions. This year, joyous, shouting faithful crowded together unmasked, holding aloft wads of thin candles bound together to produce thick orange flames that danced inside the darkened Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church is built on the site where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV) ****************************** STORY Thousands on Saturday celebrated the traditional "Holy Fire" ceremony of blazing candles at

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Denmark celebrates Organic Day as cows "dancing" on meadow

STORY: Denmark celebrates Organic Day as cows "dancing" on meadow DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: HELSINGOR, Denmark CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cows running on the fields in Helsingor, Denmark 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LOUISE KOSTER, Farm manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EIK PEDERSEN, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LOUISE KOSTER, Farm manager 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EIK PEDERSEN, Visitor 6. various of cows running on the fields STORYLINE: Organic Day is a joyous occasion in Denmark when a large number of Danes bring their entire family to the countryside on a specific Sunday in April every year. Visitors of the organic farms help to welcome the organic cows out into the open air after spending the winter in the cowshed. Farmers open the doors to the many playful cows, eager to greet spring at noon. The cows run, jump, and dance their way to the green pasture, accompanied by loud cheers from onlookers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LOUISE KOSTER, Farm manager "The dancin