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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

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. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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QUALITY IN SOUND

QUALITY IN SOUND==Date:Aug,1976, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of livestock exhibition STORYLINE: The largest exhibition of Bangladesh's livestock industry kicked off here on Thursday to highlight investment opportunities and advanced technology in the dairy, poultry and other livestock sectors of the South Asian country. Organized by the Bangladesh Dairy Farmers' Association (BDFA) and the Bangladesh Poultry Industry Central Council (BPICC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Directorate of Youth Development of the Bangladeshi government, the two-day exhibition was attended by a large number of dairy farms, clients, and visitors. The exhibition was opened at the Old Trade Fair Ground at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). Some 3,000 farmers of poultry and dairy sector across the country joi

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Hungary-China investment summit focuses on renewable energy collaboration

STORY: Hungary-China investment summit focuses on renewable energy collaboration SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Hungary Renewable Energy Business Investment Summit venue 2. various of the audience 3. various of speech from Gergely Karbuczky, Deputy CEO and COO of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) 4. various of speech from Peter Holicza, Deputy Secretary of State for European Union affairs and international relations at the Ministry of Energy of Hungary 5. various of speech from Sun Xiaoyu, Chief representative of Economic and Trade Office of Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality in Europe 6. various of speech from Chen Shou, President of the Shenzhen Renewable Energy Industry Association 7. various of the audience STORYLINE: Industry leaders and government officials from Hungary and China convened on Tuesday at the 2024 Hungary Renewable Energy Business Investment Summi

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo inaugurated in Shanghai

STORY: Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo inaugurated in Shanghai SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo 2. SOUNDBITE (Lao): MANOTHONG VONGSAY, Vice Minister, Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce STORYLINE: The Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo was inaugurated in Yangpu District, Shanghai on Monday. Set to be a permanent display, the expo aims to showcase and foster economic and trade cooperation between China and Laos. It showcases Laotian history, culture, and products in the exhibition halls, and also serves as a trading service platform. As a spillover effect of the China International Import Expo, it's the first national-level exhibition hall established by Laos globally. SOUNDBITE (Lao): MANOTHONG VONGSAY, Vice Minister, Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce "This national expo in Shanghai was initiated during the CIIE. A memorandum of under

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Overseas attendees expect closer cooperation with China at ice and snow industry conference

STORY: Overseas attendees expect closer cooperation with China at ice and snow industry conference SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the World Ice and Snow Economy of Cold Regions Conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HISHAM ABUBAKR METWALLY, Chief Economist of the Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade of Egypt 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PASQUALE VALENTINO, Executive Director China for Hyra Sport 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG TINGTING, Decathlon China vice president STORYLINE: Representatives of the ice and snow industry said at an international industrial conference in China's Jilin that they are eyeing great opportunities in the Chinese market, especially for its rich resources and favorable business environment. They made the remarks during the World Ice and Snow Economy of Cold Regions Conference that concluded on Saturday in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. The three-day event attracte

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China Jiangsu Culture Trade Expo kicks off in Kuala Lumpur

STORY: China Jiangsu Culture Trade Expo kicks off in Kuala Lumpur SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ribbon-cutting ceremony 2. various of the China Jiangsu Culture Trade Expo 3. various of traditional Chinese music, costume, printing and jewelry displays STORYLINE: Over 100 exhibitors representing sectors including textiles, ceramics, food and others are participating in the China Jiangsu Culture Trade Expo 2023 which kicked off here on Friday. The three-day expo hosts six major exhibition subjects: cultural specialities in east China's Jiangsu Province, digital service, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), gastronomy and tourism, international education and intellectual property services. See Chee Kong, senior director of services sector development of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, told the launching ceremony that Malaysia is fully committed to working with China to further d

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CARS OF TOMORROW

CARS OF TOMORROW,toyotaF101==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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Indian gov't extends duties remission scheme to support exporters

STORY: Indian gov't extends duties remission scheme to support exporters DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of wholesale market area 3. various of export containers STORYLINE: The Indian government on Tuesday extended support under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till June 30 next year at the same rates as the existing export items, according to a statement of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. "This will help our exporting community to negotiate export contracts in the present international environment on better terms," added the statement. The scheme, which is World Trade Organisation (WTO) compatible, was introduced by the federal government as a duty remission scheme on exports and was implemented with effect from Jan. 1, 2021. It was earlier notified till the end of this month. It provides a mechanism for reimbursement of taxes, duties and levies, which are curre

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Meeting over World Exposition in Osaka

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (far R) and Dimitri Kerkentzes (far L), secretary general of the Bureau International des Expositions, hold talks at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2023, over the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.

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Meeting over World Exposition in Osaka

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (R) and Dimitri Kerkentzes, secretary general of the Bureau International des Expositions, hold talks at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2023, over the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.

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FISHING TRAINEES

FISHING TRAINEES==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GYMNIASIUM ON WHEELS

GYMNIASIUM ON WHEELS==Date:Dec, 1973, Place:Machida,Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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KOTO ARTIST

KOTO ARTIST,Tadao Sawai==Date:Dec, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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SACHIKO GYMNAST-COACH

SACHIKO GYMNAST-COACH,Sachiko Hasegawa==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:Chiba,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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"KANAZAWA" A LIVING LEGACY

"KANAZAWA" A LIVING LEGACY=Date:January 3, 1989, Place:Kanazawa,Ishikawa, JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GINZA FESTIVAL

GINZA FESTIVAL==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:Tokyo, JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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TOWARD SAFER CARS

TOWARD SAFER CARS==Date:Dec, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GOODBYE FLOURON

GOODBYE FLOURON=Date:1989, Place:JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)