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(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma (R) and her father and sister are pictured as they pasture on the grassland in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 15, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Xizang has made significant strides in education over the past few decades. Since 2012, students there have enjoyed free board and lodging, and they are exempt from study costs from preschool to senior high school, spanning a total of 15 years. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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Mental illnesses a common problem among Afghans as legacy of war

STORY: Mental illnesses a common problem among Afghans as legacy of war SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Afghanistan 2. various of Sehat-e-Rawani Hospital and patients suffering from mental illnesses doing rehabilitation activities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN, Patient and former U.S. forces interpreter in Afghanistan 4. various of Sehat-e-Rawani Hospital and patients suffering from mental illnesses doing rehabilitation activities 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN, Patient and former U.S. forces interpreter in Afghanistan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MOHAMMAD SHAFI AZIM, Chief of Psychiatric Department, Sehat-e-Rawani Hospital 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): KHAWAJA QUDRATULLAH SEDIQI, Neurologist 8. various of Afghan refugees STORYLINE: Mohammad Hussain was an interpreter for the U.S. forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2012. He said that the outcome of his joining the war has been noth

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Iwakuma to play for Mariners

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2011, shows free agent right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma before leaving for the United States. The Seattle Mariners said Jan. 5, 2012, that they have signed a one-year contract with the 30-year-old Japanese pitcher.

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World record set in Takarazuka for longest single line of dancers

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - People in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, the city famous for the Takarazuka Revue, dance together in a line on the bank of the Muko River on Nov. 1, 2014, as they attempt to set a world record for the longest single line of dancers. They set a record recognized by the Guinness World Records when 4,395 people danced for more than 5 minutes in a line, beating the previous record set in 2012 in the United States with 2,569 dancers.

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World record set in Takarazuka for longest single line of dancers

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - People in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, the city famous for the Takarazuka Revue, dance together in a line on the bank of the Muko River on Nov. 1, 2014, as they attempt to set a world record for the longest single line of dancers. They set a record recognized by the Guinness World Records when 4,395 people danced for more than 5 minutes in a line, beating the previous record set in 2012 in the United States with 2,569 dancers.

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World record set in Takarazuka for longest single line of dancers

TAKARAZUKA, Japan - People in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, the city famous for the Takarazuka Revue, dance together in a line on Nov. 1, 2014, as they attempt to set a world record for the longest single line of dancers. They set a record recognized by the Guinness World Records when 4,395 people danced for more than 5 minutes in a line, beating the previous record set in 2012 in the United States with 2,569 dancers. Takarazuka Grand Theater, a theater dedicated to the all-female troupe, is seen in the background.

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Mazda's CX-5 SUV

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s CX-5 crossover sport utility vehicle. The vehicle has won the Car of the Year Japan 2012-2013 title, the executive committee for the award said Nov. 29, 2012.

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2012 Chiba International Ekiden

CHIBA, Japan - Japan anchorwoman Hitomi Niiya crosses the finish line in the Chiba International Ekiden at Chiba Prefectural Sports Center in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 23, 2012. Japan finished second in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 16 seconds.

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2012 Chiba International Ekiden

CHIBA, Japan - Kenya anchorwoman Joyce Chepkurui crosses the finish line in the Chiba International Ekiden at Chiba Prefectural Sports Center in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 23, 2012. Kenya won in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 6 seconds.

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Shimane nuclear evacuation plan

OSAKA, Japan - A June 5, 2011, file photo shows Chugoku Electric Power Co.'s Shimane nuclear power station in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. The Shimane prefectural government on Nov. 21, 2012, announced a disaster preparedness plan that includes steps to evacuate around 396,000 residents living within 30 kilometers of the power station if an accident occurs.

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Gundam plastic model creator

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2012 shows Junichi Nishizawa, one of the creators at toy company Bandai Co. whose job is to come up with ideas for new "Gunpla" plastic products -- model kits depicting the Gundam robotic hero, vehicles and other components featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series.

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New euro banknote

FRANKFURT, Germany - Photo shows a part of a newly designed 5-euro banknote with a watermark using an image of "Europa" from Greek mythology and the signature of European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, which was unveiled in Frankfurt, Germany, on Nov. 8, 2012.

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Autumn leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Autumn leaves are illuminated during a test at Eikando Zenrin-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2012. The temple will be open to visitors at night from Nov. 11 to Dec. 5.

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Autumn leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Autumn leaves are illuminated during a test at Eikando Zenrin-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2012. The temple will be open to visitors at night from Nov. 11 to Dec. 5.

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Anti-Marxism scholar, ex-Defense Academy head Inoki dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Masamichi Inoki, a Japanese political scientist and one-time head of the National Defense Academy. Inoki, known for his critical stance against Marxism, died of natural causes at a Kyoto hospital on Nov. 5, 2012. He was 98.

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U.S. presidential election

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama talks with supporters on Nov. 5, 2012, during a campaign meeting in the state of Iowa, ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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UNICEF goodwill envoy Agnes Chan visits Gaza

BEIT LAHIYA, Palestinian Authority - Singer and goodwill ambassador for the Japan Committee for UNICEF Agnes Chan (L) on Nov. 5, 2012, in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, receives from a girl letters for kindergarteners in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. Chan visited the Gaza Strip to see the global organization's relief activities there.

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U.S. presidential election

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters on Nov. 5, 2012, after a campaign speech in the state of Iowa, ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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U.S. presidential election

WASHINGTON, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters during a campaign speech for the U.S. presidential election in the state of Iowa on Nov. 5, 2012.

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Jojima, Shirakawa at press confab

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - Japanese Finance Minister Koriki Jojima (L) and Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa hold a press conference after a two-day meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 economies in Mexico City on Nov. 5, 2012.

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ASEM summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - A plenary session is held as an Asia-Europe Meeting summit began in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Noda, Wen in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (front) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (back L) attend a dinner banquet on Nov. 5, 2012, in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, where a two-day summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting was being held. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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ASEM summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Myanmar President Thein Sein (L in front row) attends an Asia-Europe Meeting summit that began in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. It is the first time a Myanmar leader has attended an ASEM summit. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Dalai Lama in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks during a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 5, 2012.

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ASEM summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Leaders attend a photo session as an Asia-Europe Meeting summit begins in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan-Poland summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) shake hands before their meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. The meeting was held on the sidelines of an Asia-Europe Meeting summit. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Philippine summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Philippine President Benigno Aquino shake hands before their meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. The meeting was held on the sidelines of an Asia-Europe Meeting summit. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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ASEM summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd from R front) and other leaders attend a photo session as an Asia-Europe Meeting summit begins in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan-EU summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (2nd from L front) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) attend a meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. The meeting was held on the sidelines of an Asia-Europe Meeting summit. (Pool photo)

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ASEM summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (front) enters the venue of a plenary session as an Asia-Europe Meeting summit began in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Japanese tourists hit by snowstorms in China

BEIJING, China - A police officer restricts vehicles from entering a road in Huailai County in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China, on Nov. 5, 2012. The road leads to the area where a group of Japanese tourists were caught by heavy snow while on a trekking tour on a mountain near the Great Wall. Three of them died.

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Toyota ups profit outlook

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Satoshi Ozawa speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2012. The automaker raised its group operating profit projection for the current business year through March to 1.05 trillion yen, from an earlier projected 1 trillion yen, on brisk sales in Southeast Asia and North America, despite declining sales in China.

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Toyota ups profit outlook

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Satoshi Ozawa speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2012. The automaker raised its group operating profit projection for the current business year through March to 1.05 trillion yen, from an earlier projected 1 trillion yen, on brisk sales in Southeast Asia and North America, despite declining sales in China.

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ASEM summit in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - A ceremony is held as an Asia-Europe Meeting summit began in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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U.S. military, Okinawa accord on tsunami

NAHA, Japan - (from L) Atsushi Sakima, mayor of the city of Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, Maj. Gen. Peter Talleri from the U.S. Marine Corps, and Masaharu Noguni, mayor of Chatan, hold a disaster agreement at Camp Zukeran in the prefecture on Nov. 5, 2012. The U.S. Marine Corps in Japan reached agreement with municipalities in Okinawa to open its bases near the sea to local residents if a tsunami were to hit the southern island prefecture.

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Japanese PM Noda in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd from L) and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (far R) hold talks in Vientiane on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Toyota ups profit outlook

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Executive Vice President Satoshi Ozawa speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2012. The automaker raised its group operating profit projection for the current business year through March to 1.05 trillion yen, from an earlier projected 1 trillion yen, on brisk sales in Southeast Asia and North America, despite declining sales in China.

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U.S. military, Okinawa accord on tsunami

NAHA, Japan - (from L) Atsushi Sakima, mayor of the city of Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, Maj. Gen. Peter Talleri from the U.S. Marine Corps, and Masaharu Noguni, mayor of Chatan, sign a disaster agreement at Camp Zukeran in the prefecture on Nov. 5, 2012. The U.S. Marine Corps in Japan reached agreement with municipalities in Okinawa to open its bases near the sea to local residents if a tsunami were to hit the southern island prefecture.

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Japanese tourists hit by snowstorms in China

TOKYO, Japan - An employee (L) of Amuse Travel Co. meets reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2012. The Japanese tourist agency organized a tour during which two Japanese women died and one Japanese man went missing after being caught in heavy snow on the night of Nov. 4 on a mountain near the Great Wall outside Beijing, China's Xinhua News Agency reported early on Nov. 5.

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Japanese PM Noda in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen shake hands prior to their talks in Vientiane on Nov. 5, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Police raid Schindler's Tokyo office

TOKYO, Japan - Reporters gather on Nov. 5, 2012, in front of the building housing the Tokyo headquarters of Schindler Elevator K.K., the Japanese arm of Swiss-based Schindler Holding Ltd., which Ishikawa prefectural police officers searched the same day in an investigation of suspected professional negligence following a fatal elevator accident on Oct. 31.

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Police raid Schindler's Tokyo office

TOKYO, Japan - Ishikawa prefectural police officers enter the Tokyo headquarters of Schindler Elevator K.K., the Japanese arm of Swiss-based Schindler Holding Ltd., on Nov. 5, 2012, to search there in an investigation of suspected professional negligence following a fatal elevator accident on Oct. 31.

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Japanese PM Noda in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong head for talks at an airport in the Laotian capital of Vientiane on Nov. 4, 2012, prior to the Asia-Europe Meeting summit to be held Nov. 5 and 6. (Pool photo)

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Japanese PM Noda in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong finish breaking the lid of a sake barrel during a ceremony at an airport in the Laotian capital of Vientiane on Nov. 4, 2012, prior to the Asia-Europe Meeting summit to be held Nov. 5 and 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japanese PM Noda in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (far R) and Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong (3rd from L) hold talks at an airport in the Laotian capital of Vientiane on Nov. 4, 2012, prior to the Asia-Europe Meeting summit to be held Nov. 5 and 6. (Pool photo)

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Japanese PM Noda in Laos

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong break the lid of a sake barrel during a ceremony at an airport in the Laotian capital of Vientiane on Nov. 4, 2012, prior to the Asia-Europe Meeting summit to be held Nov. 5 and 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's PM Noda arrives in Laos for ASEM summit

VIENTIANE, Laos - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) is greeted after arriving at an airport in the Laotian capital of Vientiane on Nov. 4, 2012, to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting summit to be held Nov. 5 and 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Meeting prior to ASEM summit

VIENTIANE, Laos - Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2012, shows the venue of a conference for senior officials from Asian countries in Vientiane, which was held Nov. 1 prior to the Asia-Europe Meeting summit on Nov. 5 and 6 in the capital of Laos.

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Why China's Taicang magnet for German enterprises

STORY: Why China's Taicang magnet for German enterprises DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Taicang Future Factory of CHIRON Group 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLI RIESTER, CTO of Chiron Machine Tool (Taicang) Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN YI, Deputy director, Marketing department of State Grid Taicang City Electric Power Supply Company 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU LIJING, Deputy director, Administrative Committee of Taicang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone STORYLINE: In the Taicang Future Factory of CHIRON Group in east China's Jiangsu Province, rows of white "boxes" are automatically processing mechanical parts and components. This is CHIRON's newly developed world-leading 5-axis Vertical Processing Center, about three times faster than that of conventional machine tools. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLI RIESTER, CTO of Chiron Machine Tool (Taicang) Co., Ltd. "In 2012, we started our first factory on Fada Road in Taic

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ALS patient leads group seeking public support for treatment

Masahiro Fujita, an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient, shown in this file photo taken in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2014, leads an organization designed to seek public support for patients with the disease. He founded the "End ALS" group in 2012, two years after he was diagnosed with the disease. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo