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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane THINEY (FRA), Julie ERTZ (USA) during the FIFA Women's World Cup France v USA 1/4 match at Parc Des Princes stadium on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. USA won 2-1. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic Baratoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated in Vladivostok

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated in Vladivostok SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in Vladivostok practicing Yoga STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated in Russia's Far Eastern city Vladivostok on Friday with hundreds of enthusiasts practicing yoga poses. On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vladivostok, Russia. (XHTV)

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending yoga events STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated across India on Friday with people from all walks of life practicing yoga poses for nearly an hour. Hundreds of people attended yoga events in different cities and towns, celebrating the day with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society." On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution during its 69th session, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. "The number of people practicing Yoga is growing worldwide. The world is looking at Yoga as a powerful agent of global good," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while participating in a yoga day event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Exploring Zhiyuan, China-Malaysia Friendship Garden

STORY: Exploring Zhiyuan, China-Malaysia Friendship Garden SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the garden 2. STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of visitors STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "This is Zhiyuan in Malaysia's Putrajaya. It is also called China-Malaysia Friendship Garden. It was built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia. Ten years later, let's explore this garden again. Step inside the garden, we can see many golden fish in the pond and also the Chinese red lanterns. And these Chinese characters read 'Best luck for 2024.' Along the way, we can see many panda sculptures. We know in 2014, two giant pandas arrived in Malaysia. During the ten years, they gave birth to three panda babies. This is Ruo Lin Tang. It symbolizes that China and Malaysia are good neighbors connected by vast

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Chinese artist uses outsider art to heal people with mental disorders

STORY: Chinese artist uses outsider art to heal people with mental disorders SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of painting processes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO HAIPING, Founder of Nanjing Outsider Art Studio 3. various of Xu Jian taking photos of his mother 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU JIAN's mother, Parent of Nanjing Outsider Art Studio participants 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO HAIPING, Founder of Nanjing Outsider Art Studio 6. various of participants at Nanjing Outsider Art Studio STORYLINE: With the support of local governments, Chinese artist Guo Haiping established Nanjing Outsider Art Studio in 2014 in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. Guo has committed to exploring the artistic potential of all kinds of people with mental disorders and of those recovering from mental disorders, providing all-round support, and helping eliminate public prejudice and discrimination. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): G

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber enjoys food at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (L) shakes hands with a fan in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's pop

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity grad

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks with his sister Aya about social media content performance in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Manda

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (R) works with a video producer in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlo

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlo

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity grad

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity gradually grew among

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlog

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlog

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (L) shakes hands with a fan in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity graduall

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularit

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber enjoys food at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity gr

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks with his sister Aya about social media content performance in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Ira

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularit

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (R) works with a video producer in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity grad

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity gradually grew among

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Himalaya airlines starts Kathmandu-Shanghai flight

STORY: Himalaya airlines starts Kathmandu-Shanghai flight SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inaugural ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PRATAP BABU TIWARI, General manager of Tribhuvan International Airport 3. various of inaugural flight STORYLINE: Himalaya Airlines on Saturday launched its inaugural flight from the Nepali capital of Kathmandu to Shanghai, China's economic hub. The H9780 flight took off in the morning with 141 passengers aboard, and the H9781 flight is scheduled to return to Kathmandu with 95 passengers onboard in the evening. The airlines is operating a round trip from Kathmandu to Shanghai on an A320 plane every Saturday, while two flights have been scheduled per week from Dec. 20 to Jan. 27, 2024. The Kathmandu-based operator, a Nepal-China joint venture established in August 2014, resumed direct flights between Kathmandu and Beijing in June and started direct flights from Kath

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Himalaya Airlines launches Kathmandu-Qingdao flight

STORY: Himalaya Airlines launches Kathmandu-Qingdao flight DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Himalaya Airlines 2. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Himalaya Airlines on Sunday started its inaugural flight from the Nepali capital of Kathmandu to Qingdao in Shandong Province of eastern China. The H97220 flight took off in the morning with 114 passengers aboard, and the return H97221 flight was scheduled to come back to Kathmandu in the evening. The airline is operating a round trip from Kathmandu to Qingdao on an A320 plane every Sunday. In June, the Kathmandu-based airline, a Nepal-China joint venture established in August 2014, resumed direct flights between Kathmandu and Beijing which were suspended for three years over the COVID-19. Every new air route added by Himalaya Airlines will bring new Chinese nationals to Nepal, and promote people-to-people exchanges and the tourism industry in Nepal, noted Chen Song, Ch

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International Day of Yoga celebrated in India

STORY: International Day of Yoga celebrated in India DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the yoga event STORYLINE: Hundreds of people of all ages gathered at Kartavya Path near the iconic India Gate in the Indian capital city of New Delhi on Wednesday to celebrate the 9th International Yoga Day. The event commenced with a video message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Emphasizing the importance of yoga, Modi said that it has created a healthy and powerful society where the collective energy was much more. Starting in 2015, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21 annually. It was proposed by India and was adopted by the United Nations in the form of a resolution in December 2014. The celebration was also observed across India, with senior leaders and federal ministers leading yoga sessions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Cross-border bus service links China, Vietnam

STORY: Cross-border bus service links China, Vietnam DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of launch ceremony of the cross-border bus service 2. SOUNDBITE (Vietnamese): PHAM VAN TUAN, Vietnamese tourist 3. various of launch ceremony of the cross-border bus service STORYLINE: The launch ceremony of a cross-border bus service linking China and Vietnam was held on Tuesday at the Jinshuihe Port in southwestern China's Yunnan Province. The newly established bus route sees four round trips scheduled daily between China's Jinping County and Lai Chau City in Vietnam. The single trip takes around 2 hours. SOUNDBITE (Vietnamese): PHAM VAN TUAN, Vietnamese tourist "I am very happy. There have been bus services from Hanoi to Kunming since 2014. Nine years later, with the launch of this cross-border bus service, it will be easy for us to come and learn about the culture, history, and economic development in China. Without this bus route, travel betwe

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Protecting red-flowered black mangroves in China's Hainan

STORY: Protecting red-flowered black mangroves in China's Hainan DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of red-flowered black mangrove 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves STORYLINE: Red-flowered black mangrove is an endangered species under first-class protection in China. Due to lack of protection, its population in China once shrank to 14 in 2014. Wang Shijun, who was working at Dongzhaigang National Nature Reserve Administration in Hainan, decided to take actions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves "There used to be hundreds of red-flowered black mangroves in Dadun Village, Lingshui Li Autonomous County (in Ha

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Former King Juan Carlos returns to Spain for 2nd visit since self-imposed exile

STORY: Former King Juan Carlos returns to Spain for 2nd visit since self-imposed exile DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Spain's former King Juan Carlos I STORYLINE: Spain's former King Juan Carlos I returned to his homeland on Wednesday for his second visit in three years following his move to Abu Dhabi in August 2020 in the wake of a series of scandals. The 85-year-old king emeritus, who abdicated in favor of his son, Felipe VI, in June 2014, is attending a sailing regatta in the resort of Sanxenxo in the north-western region of Galicia. Juan Carlos flew to Spain from London in a private jet. On Tuesday, he watched Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Chelsea in the Champions League in London, and he was also pictured leaving an exclusive club there on Monday night. Juan Carlos is not expected to travel to the capital Madrid or meet his son during what was described as a "private visit" and a "personal decision" b

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N.Y. Yankees beat Baltimore Orioles 5-3

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda (2nd from L) looks down on the mound after allowing the Baltimore Orioles to gain a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning of a game at the Yankee Stadium in New York on June 20, 2014. The Yankees won 5-3.

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Andy Murray advances to Wimbledon 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Britain's Andy Murray defeats Belgium's David Goffin 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 in his opening singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 23, 2014.

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Japan's Doi advances to Wimbledon 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Misaki Doi plays her opening singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 23, 2014. Doi beat Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-4, 6-1.

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Japan's Doi wins Wimbledon women's singles 1st round

WIMBLEDON, Britain - Japan's Misaki Doi plays in the women's singles first round of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club on the outskirts of London on June 23, 2014. Doi beat Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-4, 6-1.

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Japan's Doi advances to Wimbledon 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Misaki Doi plays her opening singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 23, 2014. Doi beat Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-4, 6-1.

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Yokomine ends in tie for 7th in U.S. Women's Open

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Sakura Yokomine blasts out of the bunker on the 16th hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 22, 2014. She shot a 1-over 71 to finish in a tie for seventh with a 4-over 284.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium supporters cheer their team at a World Cup Group H match against Russia at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium supporters encourage the national team after beating Russia 1-0 in a World Cup Group H match at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014, to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium's Divock Origi rejoices after scoring the winning goal in the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Russia at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium's Eden Hazard (10) competes for the ball with Russia's Alexander Samedov (19) in the first half of a World Cup Group H match at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium's Divock Origi (2nd from L) scores the winning goal in the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Russia at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina supporters rejoice after Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Lionel Messi (2nd from L) and other Argentina players acknowledge cheers from supporters after beating Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with teammate Angel Di Maria after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Pablo Zabaleta celebrate after beating Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs in celebration after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi poses after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.