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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales

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

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2023 shows artists performing during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xin

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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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(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 5, 2020 shows a view of the tidal bore of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Mizuho Bank President Yasuhiro Sato holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013. Sato said that former President Satoru Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Mizuho Bank President Yasuhiro Sato (C) bows during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013. Sato said that former President Satoru Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Mizuho Bank President Yasuhiro Sato holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013. Sato said that former President Satoru Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Mizuho Bank President Yasuhiro Sato holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013. Sato said that former President Satoru Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Mizuho Bank President Yasuhiro Sato (L front) holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013. Sato said that former President Satoru Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Mizuho Bank President Yasuhiro Sato bows during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013. Sato said that former President Satoru Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Ex-Mizuho president knew of loans to crime groups

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Satoru Nishibori, former president of Mizuho Bank. The bank's current president, Yasuhiro Sato, told a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2013, that Nishibori had been aware of the bank's lending to organized crime groups since at least July 2010, reversing the bank's prior claim that senior management was not aware of the wrongdoing.

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Chinese activist Liu

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. On Oct. 8, 2011, Liu will mark the one-year anniversary of his selection as the winner of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Kim Jong Un turns 28

BEIJING, China - Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2010, shows Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's third son and heir. He turned 28 on Jan. 8, 2011, though the North's media did not report any celebratory events.

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Japan company at forefront of prosthetics

TOKYO, Japan - A technician at prosthetics company Nakamura Brace Co. works on the company's artificial breast Vivify in Omori, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan company at forefront of prosthetics

TOKYO, Japan - Prosthetics company Nakamura Brace Co. President Toshiro Nakamura holds a prosthetic leg made of local materials by a bamboo artisan in the Philippines, at the company's headquarters in Omori, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington (L) high-fives pitcher Cliff Lee after beating the New York Yankees 8-0 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2010.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Cliff Lee collides with the New York Yankees' Brett Gardner after beating him to first base during the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 18, 2010. The Rangers routed the Yankees 8-0.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (L, black top) approaches pitcher Andy Pettitte (C) and teammates during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2010. The Yankees lost 8-0.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - Texas Rangers players celebrate after beating the New York Yankees 8-0 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2010.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter returns to the dugout after striking out against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2010. The Yankees lost 8-0.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (R) reacts after striking out against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2010. The Yankees lost 8-0.

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Rangers rout Yankees in Game 3

NEW YORK, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Cliff Lee beats the New York Yankees' Brett Gardner to first base for the out during the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 18, 2010. The Rangers routed the Yankees 8-0.

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Krumm, Morita in doubles at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Kimiko Date Krumm (L) and Ayumi Morita play against Shuko Aoyama and Rika Fujiwara in a doubles match at the Japan Women's Open in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2010. Aoyama and Fujiwara beat Krumm and Morita 6-7, 6-3, 10-8.

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Aoyama, Fujiwara in doubles at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Shuko Aoyama (R) and Rika Fujiwara play against Kimiko Date Krumm and Ayumi Morita in a doubles match at the Japan Women's Open in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2010. Aoyama and Fujiwara beat Krumm and Morita 6-7, 6-3, 10-8.

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Mets' Takahashi returns to Japan

NARITA, Japan - New York Mets pitcher Hisanori Takahashi (L) speaks to reporters upon his arrival at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, from the United States on Oct. 13, 2010, after completing his 1st season in MLB. Takahashi recorded 10 wins, 6 losses and 8 saves.

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Actor Ikebe dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 1999 shows actor Ryo Ikebe, who died of blood poisoning at the age of 92 in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2010. He is best known for his roles as a handsome protagonist in movies including the 1949 black and white film ''Aoi Sanmyaku'' (The Green Mountains).

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Chinese dissident Liu wins Nobel Peace Prize

BEIJING, China - Reporters, photographers and TV crews gather near the residence of Liu Xia, the wife of Liu Xiaobo, an imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, in Beijing on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Zaccheroni in press conference after Japan beat Argentina

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni smiles during a press conference at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010, following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly soccer match which was his debut game as coach of the Japanese team.

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Rome welcomes China premier's visit

ROME, Italy - The Colosseum in Rome is lit up in red Oct. 8, 2010, on the occasion of a visit by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Local media said the project shows respect for China by the Italian government, which is seeking to boost economic cooperation with China.

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Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan celebrate a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Argentina star striker Lionel Messi (L) looks nonplussed after his team lost to Japan 1-0 in a soccer friendly at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan celebrate a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) and Shinji Kagawa wave to crowds after a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Okazaki scored in the 19th minute of the game to bring about the win.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Argentina star striker Lionel Messi (L) looks nonplussed after his team lost to Japan 1-0 in a soccer friendly at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni (L) shakes hands with members of his staff after his team beat Argentina in a friendly soccer match, his first game in charge, at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8. 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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North Korea before anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Fireworks are set off in Pyongyang on Oct. 8, 2010. A ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea is scheduled for Oct. 10.

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Dollar plunges to 81 yen level

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard in Tokyo's Higashishimbashi area shows the dollar plunging to the 81 yen level for the first time in more than 15 years on the evening of Oct. 8, 2010.

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North Korea before anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean junior high school students march on a street in Pyongyang on Oct. 8, 2010, singing songs praising leader Kim Jong Il and his heir apparent Kim Jong Un. A ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea is scheduled for Oct. 10.

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North Korea before anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Participants of an event view fireworks set off in Pyongyang on Oct. 8, 2010. A ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea is scheduled for Oct. 10.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni instructs his players in the second half of a friendly soccer match against Argentina, his debut game in the post, at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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North Korea before anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Fireworks are set off in Pyongyang on Oct. 8, 2010. A ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea is scheduled for Oct. 10.

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Exploring dark matter

TOKYO, Japan - The University of Tokyo Institute for Cosmic Rays Research shows to reporters the XMASS detector which searches dark matter in Hida, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (R) scores in the 19th minute of a friendly soccer match against Argentina at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (R) starts to run in celebration after scoring a goal in the 19th minute of a friendly against Argentina at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (L) celebrates with Takayuki Morimoto after Okazaki scored in the 19th minute of a friendly against Argentina at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (C) is congratulated by teammates Yasuhito Endo (L) and Keisuke Honda (R) after scoring a goal against Argentina in the first half of a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni instructs his players in the first half of a friendly soccer match against Argentina, his debut game in the post, at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Argentina star striker Lionel Messi (C) and Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) compete for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan celebrate after forward Shinji Okazaki (C) scored in the 19th minute of a friendly against Argentina at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Kagawa (L front) controls the ball during the first half of a friendly against Argentina at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.