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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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7 scientists awarded Shaw Prize in Hong Kong

STORY: 7 scientists awarded Shaw Prize in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) STORYLINE: Seven scientists were awarded the Shaw Prize Award in Hong Kong on Sunday for their prominent work in the prize's three categories. The Astronomy prize was awarded in equal shares to Matthew Bailes from the Australian Research Council, Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin from West Virginia University in the United States, for the discovery of fast radio bursts. The three laureates described the first fast radio burst found by human beings in a research paper written in 2007. The Life Science and Medicine prize went to Patrick Cramer from the Max Planck Society in Germany, and Eva Nogales from the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States, for pioneering structural biolo

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Nikkei rises to new 7-yr high

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Tokyo's Yaesu district shows the Nikkei Stock Average jumping 448.71 points, or 2.73 percent, to 16,862.47 on Nov. 4, 2014, its highest finish since Nov. 1, 2007.

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Nikkei rises to new 7-yr high

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Tokyo's Chuo Ward shows the Nikkei Stock Average jumping 448.71 points, or 2.73 percent, to 16,862.47 on Nov. 4, 2014, its highest finish since Nov. 1, 2007.

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Takashi Hiraide

Takashi Hiraide, poet, novelist (photo taken on Nov. 1, 2007)

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World's largest international robot fair opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 International Robot Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition focusing on robotics, opened Nov. 28 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Ariake, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, for a four-day run through Dec. 1.

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World's largest international robot fair opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 International Robot Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition focusing on robotics, opened Nov. 28 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Ariake, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, for a four-day run through Dec. 1. Photo shows a robot (front) used for training dentists.

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World's largest international robot fair opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 International Robot Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition focusing on robotics, opened Nov. 28 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Ariake, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, for a four-day run through Dec. 1.

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha (L) scores his second goal and Japan's third during the second half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1.

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha scores with a header during the first half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1.

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha celebrates after a headed goal during the first half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1.

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka scores the opening goal during the first half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1.

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Seiichiro Maki (R) fights for the ball during the first half of a qualifying game for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1.

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French expat promotes traditional Chinese medicine

STORY: French expat promotes traditional Chinese medicine DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Philippe Emmanuel Couste 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PHILIPPE EMMANUEL COUSTE, Founder of Xi'an Jizhaochun skin medical museum 3. various of skin medical museum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PHILIPPE EMMANUEL COUSTE, Founder of Xi'an Jizhaochun skin medical museum STORYLINE: 38-year-old Philippe Emmanuel Couste, a French national, realized his dream in China by becoming an inheritor of centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With a strong interest and curiosity for TCM, he came to China as an exchange student in 2007 and pursued a master's degree in the ancient city of Xi'an in China's Shaanxi Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PHILIPPE EMMANUEL COUSTE, Founder of Xi'an Jizhaochun skin medical museum "I have been exposed to traditional Chinese medicine since I was a child. My grandparents and my father are both doctors, and they know

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Chile's first Confucius Institute celebrates 15th founding anniversary

STORY: Chile's first Confucius Institute celebrates 15th founding anniversary DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Santiago CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations at the University of Santo Tomas 2. various of the Chinese Ambassador to Chile Niu Qingbao 3. various of celebrations at the University of Santo Tomas STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Santo Tomas in Chile celebrated the 15th anniversary of its foundation on Tuesday. It is the first Confucius Institute in the country. Tens of thousands of students have studied the Chinese language and culture here. A ceremony was held at the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) in the Chilean capital Santiago. Roberto Lafontaine, executive director of CLEC, said that the Confucius Institute started in Chile in 2007 thanks to the efforts of the University of Santo Tomas. The Chinese Ambassador to Chile Niu Qingdao said during the pa

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Wings over Illawarra air show held in Australia's New South Wales state

STORY: Wings over Illawarra air show held in Australia's New South Wales state DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the air show STORYLINE: The Wings over Illawarra 2022 air show was held on Saturday and Sunday at Shellharbour Airport, formerly known as Illawarra Regional Airport, about 100 km south of Sydney. The two-day weekend event brought together an array of flying programs and static aircraft displays presented by the Australian Defence Force, the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Aviation Museum and many other event participants. Visitors could also see a mix of historic and modern aircraft on the ground and learn about their history, construction and function from event staff or volunteers. Starting in 2007, Wings Over Illawarra is a major annual air show held in the state of New South Wales. Its diverse programs each year attracted tens of thousands of people. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting f

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha (L) scores his second goal and Japan's third during the second half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka scores the opening goal during the first half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Seiichiro Maki (R) fights for the ball during the first half of a qualifying game for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha celebrates after a headed goal during the first half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan end year on high with Saudi win

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan striker Kazuki Ganaha scores with a header during the first half of a qualifying game against Saudi Arabia for the 2007 Asian Cup at Sapporo Dome on Nov. 15. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 3-1. (Kyodo)

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World's largest international robot fair opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 International Robot Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition focusing on robotics, opened Nov. 28 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Ariake, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, for a four-day run through Dec. 1. (Kyodo)

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World's largest international robot fair opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 International Robot Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition focusing on robotics, opened Nov. 28 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Ariake, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, for a four-day run through Dec. 1. (Kyodo)

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World's largest international robot fair opens in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The 2007 International Robot Exhibition, the world's largest exhibition focusing on robotics, opened Nov. 28 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Ariake, also known as Tokyo Big Sight, for a four-day run through Dec. 1. Photo shows a robot (front) used for training dentists. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei rises to new 7-yr high

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Tokyo's Chuo Ward shows the Nikkei Stock Average jumping 448.71 points, or 2.73 percent, to 16,862.47 on Nov. 4, 2014, its highest finish since Nov. 1, 2007. (Kyodo)