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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK.

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U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated February 22, 2011 shows a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortess has just been refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angelita M. Lawrence via ABACAPRESS.COM

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6,500 athletes from 113 countries, regions to participate in Chengdu Universiade

STORY: 6,500 athletes from 113 countries, regions to participate in Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference and the athletes STORYLINE: 6,500 athletes from 113 countries and regions will take part in the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu, including 3,512 male athletes and 2,988 female athletes, said an official with the Chengdu Universiade Executive Committee at a press conference on Friday. The sporting event will be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province between July 28 and August 8. A total of 18 sports will be featured during the 12-day tournament. The Chengdu Universiade will be the third Summer Universiade held in the Chinese mainland, following the Beijing Universiade in 2001 and the Shenzhen Universiade in 2011. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (front) leads colleagues during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alth

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers rest beside a bonfire during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers rest inside a shelter during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers put up a shelter during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the w

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers arrange their backpacks before a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Althoug

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (front) picks up a berry which is the favorite of Nujiang Golden Monkey during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (front) leads colleagues during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alth

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (L) checks the injured eye of a colleague during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (1st R) and his colleagues are seen during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Gu

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (R) checks the trail of Phayre's leaf monkeys recorded by his colleague during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers slide down a cliff with help of branches during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a Nujiang Golden Monkey discovered at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guip

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers cook and dry their clothes beside a bonfire during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers dry their socks and shoes during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Altho

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ranger records the activity of monkeys during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin,

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin prepares to climb a cliff during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alt

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a flying squirrel at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers are seen during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work is t

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CHINA-YUNNAN-GAOLIGONGSHAN NATURE RESERVE-RANGER (CN)

(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin (2nd L) and his colleagues pose for a photo beside a bonfire at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," s

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Guipin walks past a cable bridge during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Alt

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers have dinner during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work i

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers help each other cross a river during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "A

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers set a bonfire during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the work

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(230712) -- LUSHUI, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rangers put up a shelter during a patrol at the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 8, 2023. Gaoligongshan mountains, where about 17 percent of China's higher plants species, 30 percent of mammal species and over 35 percent of birds species are found, is an important showcase of the country's biodiversity protection. In 2011, the Nujiang Golden Monkey, the fifth golden monkey species in the world, was also found here. He Guipin, a ranger of the Lushui branch of the Gaoligongshan national nature reserve, has been doing the work for 28 years, during which he patrols the forest, prevents the forest fire, and combats with illegal loggers and hunters. In the protection of rangers like He Guipin, the ecological environment of the nature reserve has been improved gradually, and over 600 new animal and plant species have been discovered here since 1980. "That's the meaning of our work," said He Guipin, "Although the w

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Biden Defends Giving Ukraine Cluster Bombs

Handout photo shows airmen with the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load a CBU-89 cluster munitions onto a U.S. Air Force A-10 ground attack aircraft during a load crew competition on the Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. flight line July 8, 2011. President Joe Biden defended what he called his "very difficult decision" to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine in an interview that aired Sunday, saying the war-torn country "needed" the controversial weapons to fight off invading Russian troops. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sawa holds football clinic for children

Homare Sawa (C, L), a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan football team, dribbles the ball during a clinic for elementary school girls at Kashima Stadium in Kashima in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 8, 2023.

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Confectioner makes cheesecake using spinach

SENDAI, Japan - A Japanese confectioner shows off a cheesecake made from spinach produced in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, as seen in this file photo taken on July 8, 2014, in a campaign to produce sweets using vegetables cropped in the region damaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster.

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Clinton in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a T-shirt that was given to her at an event in Tokyo on July 8, 2012, for exchanges between U.S. youths and Japanese students who suffered the March 2011 quake and tsunami. She took part in an international conference on Afghan development in the Japanese capital. (Pool photo)

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Japan's power-saving period begins

TOKYO, Japan - A board in the head office of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corp. (NTT East) in Tokyo on July 2, 2012, shows the work schedules of employees, including those working only between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for two days per week under a "short" working hour system introduced as part of power-saving efforts. A government-requested power-saving period began in Japan the same day to cope with power supply constraints caused by the prolonged halt of nuclear reactors following the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi to quit

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) shaking hands with U.S. President Barack Obama, greeting him at the venue of the Group of Eight major nations' summit in L'Aquila, Italy, in July 2009. Berlusconi said on Nov. 8, 2011, he would resign after parliament approves economic reforms.

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Drifted fishing gears from Miyagi Pref.

MITO, Japan - An official of the Oarai town office in Ibaraki Prefecture organizes buoys for aquafarming on Sept. 8, 2011, which were retrieved from waters off Oarai in July 2011, before shipping them back the following day to the Miyagi prefectural fishery cooperative, which owns the gear. About 120 buoys had drifted there from Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, some 300 kilometers away, after the March 11 tsunami.

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Matsui slaps hit

OAKLAND, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Oakland Athletics slaps a base hit in front of the right field in the first inning of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on July 28, 2011. The Rays beat the Athletics 10-8.

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London gears up for 2012 Olympics

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken on July 8, 2011, shows a night view of the Olympic Park being built for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Trafalgar Square in London

LONDON, Britain - A street performer colored gold shakes hands with a boy at Trafalgar Square in London on July 8, 2011, about a year before the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Athletics' Matsui

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui knocks in a two-runs single in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 19, 2011. Matsui went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs in an 8-3 loss.

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S. Sudan declares independence

TOKYO, Japan - Combined photos taken on July 8 and 9, 2011, show faces of people celebrating the independence of South Sudan. The country officially declared independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011.

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S. Sudan declares independence

TOKYO, Japan - People dance to celebrate the independence of South Sudan in Juba on July 8, 2011, the day before the declaration of the independence of the country.

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EU seeks nuke-free N. Korea with better human rights record

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Polish Ambassador to North Korea Edward Pietrzyk speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at the Polish Embassy in Pyongyang on July 8, 2011.

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Japan's antipiracy mission off Somalia

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken from a P-3C patrol plane shows two Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers heading for a mission to escort merchant and other civilian vessels in pirate-infested waters off Somalia from a port in Djibouti on July 8, 2011. The Japanese government has decided to extend the MSDF's antipiracy mission in East Africa, due to end July 23, by one year.

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Japan's antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken on July 8, 2011, shows Japan's Self-Defense Forces members around their lodging facility at the recently-opened SDF base in Djibouti. The desert camouflage outfit has been introduced for members at the base in addition to their ordinary green camouflage gear. Japan's first full-scale overseas base is being used for an antipiracy mission off Somalia,

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South Sudan secession from Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan - Men compete in Nuba wrestling in the outskirts of Sudan's capital Khartoum on July 8, 2011, a day before South Sudan seceded from the country.

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Twins' Nishioka

CHICAGO, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka hits a single in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 8, 2011. Nishioka went 1-for-4 in his team's 8-5 victory.

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Morimoto on verge of transfer to Novara

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Japanese striker Takayuki Morimoto of Catania in Serie A. Morimoto is on the verge of transferring to Novara, who were recently promoted to Italy's top-flight Serie A, Italian media reported on July 8, 2011.

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South Sudan independence

JUBA, South Sudan - People dance before the start of a ceremony in Juba on July 9, 2011, to mark the Republic of South Sudan's secession from the north. South Sudan formally declared independence after its birth as Africa's 54th state was marked at midnight July 8 local time when the transitional period, defined in a 2005 peace deal reached after decades of civil war in Sudan, ended.

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Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, United States - Japanese golfer Ai Miyazato putts on the eighth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 8, 2011. The suspended first round, due to bad weather, resumed on the day and Miyazato finished the round with a 1-under 70.

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Mika Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, United States - Japanese golfer Mika Miyazato tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 8, 2011. The suspended first round, due to bad weather, resumed on the day and Miyazato finished the round with a 1-under 70.

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Mariners' Ichiro

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki steals second base in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on July 8, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 4-3 loss.