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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hailong presents a vinegar product in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked as a truck driver and opened a vinegar shop in the Qikou ancient town in 2018. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Photo by Liu Liangliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hailong invites tourists to taste his vinegar products in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked as a truck driver and opened a vinegar shop in the Qikou ancient town in 2018. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Photo by Liu Liangliang/Xinhua)

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An Indonesian performer's impression of mermaid contest in China's Hainan

STORY: An Indonesian performer's impression of mermaid contest in China's Hainan DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of mermaid performance 2. SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): BEFALIA ESRA RAMADHANI, Indonesian mermaid performer STORYLINE: Hainan, China An Indonesian woman was among the competitors at a mermaid contest in China's Hainan SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): BEFALIA ESRA RAMADHANI, Indonesian mermaid performer "I'm Befalia Esra Ramadhani. I'm often called "Mermaid Befa." I came from Indonesia. I've been in the mermaid industry since 2018. I used to perform as a mermaid at Jakarta Aquarium Indonesia for 5 years, and after that, I became a mermaid instructor. I started teaching at my school called Dive Art Academy, and I continue to teach there to this day. And I've also designed my own brand of mermaid tails, called Sideba Tails. In my opinion, this is really a great mermaid competition. So far, this has been the best because it's very well orga

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Arlou wins air racing title at Wingsuit World Championship

STORY: Arlou wins air racing title at Wingsuit World Championship DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:03 LOCATION: ZHANGJIAJIE, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of wingsuit flying competition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YAHOR ARLOU, American wingsuiter STORYLINE: American wingsuiter Yahor Arlou won the air racing title in 25.041 seconds at the ninth World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit World Championship at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province on Sunday. The final eight competitors jumped in turns from the nearly 1,400-meter-high mountain. Arlou took first place with a nearly flawless performance after two rounds of competition. SOUNDBITE (English): YAHOR ARLOU, American wingsuiter "This is the group of the world's best wingsuit pilots. So I think it's a tough competition and my goal is to have fun and be safe and definitely do my best. And at the very least try to improve my own time." This is Arlou's fourth appearance at the World Championship, after 2017, 2018 and

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NOC Indonesia chairman voices high expectations for Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: NOC Indonesia chairman voices high expectations for Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian athletes and the Hangzhou Asian Games venues 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia STORYLINE: In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Raja Sapta Oktohari, chairman of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Indonesia, expressed high expectations for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJA SAPTA OKTOHARI, Chairman of NOC Indonesia "Of course, we are so excited. I mean, I've never been to Hangzhou before. And we still remember when we passed the flag from Indonesia to Hangzhou during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games 2018. I cannot wait to see our athletes and officials together, showing the highest performance of all athletes from the whole of Asia. We will send approximatel

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Nepali karate players expecting high of Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Nepali karate players expecting high of Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YUBRAJ LAMA, President of Nepal Karate Federation 3. various of the training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YUBRAJ LAMA, President of Nepal Karate Federation STORYLINE: Biplov Lal Shrestha and his teammates have been practicing hard these days, as the Nepali karate athletes are aiming for medals at the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China in less than three weeks. Nepal's National Sports Council has reportedly listed taekwondo, karate and boxing as potential medal-earners at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while Shrestha himself was a gold medallist at the 2019 South Asian Games. "I'm going to Hangzhou with high spirits and compete fiercely and win a medal for my country," said Shrestha. Nepal has never won a gold medal at past Asian Games, but secured silver twice and 22 bronzes. In the 2018 Asian

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CHINA-U.S.-RELATIONS-GUEST OPINION (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student from Beijing teaches a student from Medgar Evers College Preparatory School of New York to practice Chinese calligraphy during a culture exchange event in New York, the United States, Feb. 2, 2018. TO GO WITH "Guest Opinion: Resetting China-U.S. relations through people" (Xinhua/Wang Ying)

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Indonesia quake

PALU, Indonesia, Oct. 2 Kyodo - Photo taken on Oct. 1, 2018, shows Lolidondor village in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi Province, damaged by a quake-triggered tsunami that hit the region on Sept. 28.

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Indonesia quake

PALU, Indonesia, Oct. 2 Kyodo - People beg for donations on a street in Lolidondor village in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi Province on Oct. 1, 2018, damaged by a quake-triggered tsunami that hit the region on Sept. 28.

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Tennis: Serena Williams at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States, Sept. 2 Kyodo - Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018.

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Tennis: Serena Williams at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States, Sept. 2 Kyodo - Serena Williams of the United States plays during a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 win against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018.

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Tennis: Nadal at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States, Sept. 2 Kyodo - Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018.

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Tennis: Nadal at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States, Sept. 2 Kyodo - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018.

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Asian Games: Closing ceremony

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 3 Kyodo - People go through security check at the entrance of the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2018, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Asian Games.

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Egypt's annual urban inflation rate hits 4-year high in Sept.

STORY: Egypt's annual urban inflation rate hits 4-year high in Sept. DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics 2. various of markets 3. various of shops STORYLINE: The annual urban inflation rate in Egypt accelerated to 15 percent in September from 14.6 percent in the previous month and above market expectation of 14.7 percent, data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics showed on Monday. It was the highest reading since November 2018. On a monthly basis, consumer prices climbed 1.6 percent, the highest in five months, accelerating from a 0.9 percent gain in August. The agency attributed the hike to a 1.8 percent increase in meat prices, 4.4 percent in eggs, 6.2 percent in vegetables, and 1.5 percent in products, devices and equipment and more. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Starbucks opens 6,000th store in Chinese mainland

STORY: Starbucks opens 6,000th store in Chinese mainland DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Starbucks stores 2. various of Shanghai STORYLINE: Starbucks Tuesday celebrated its 6,000th store in the Chinese mainland, located in downtown Shanghai. Starbucks China said Shanghai thus became the first city in the world to have 1,000 Starbucks stores. In 2018, Starbucks announced it would have 6,000 stores on the Chinese mainland by the end of its fiscal year in September 2022. The company achieved that as scheduled despite challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Starbucks opened its first store on the Chinese mainland in January 1999 in Beijing. The number of Starbucks stores on the Chinese mainland has grown dramatically over the past decade and is expected to grow to 9,000 by 2025, creating 35,000 new jobs. Starbucks China also revealed a plan to set up its first digital technology innovation center on the Chinese mainland ove

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National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai ready to hold 5th CIIE

STORY: National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai ready to hold 5th CIIE DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai 2. various of exhibition 3. various of interior of NECC 4. various of a production line STORYLINE: The National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai is ready to hold the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) scheduled for early November. More than 280 Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises have confirmed their participation in this year's CIIE, with nearly 90 percent of them repeat participants of the event. With a unique four-leaf-clover shape, the NECC covers an area of more than 1.5 million square meters. It has 15 huge exhibition halls, each covering nearly 30,000 square meters, approximately the size of four football fields. According to Ministry of Commerce statistics, from 2018 to 2021, exhibitors at the

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Skating helps bridge communication gaps, prevent substance abuse in Namibia

STORY: Skating helps bridge communication gaps, prevent substance abuse in Namibia DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Skate Aid park 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL KAGOLA, Skater and volunteer at the skate aid park 3. various of children skating STORYLINE: Skate Aid, a nonprofit international organization in Khomasdal, Katutura, one of the most populated townships in Namibia's capital Windhoek, is teaching skating to children with disabilities. It aims to break communication barriers, support integration, and help local people to overcome their fears of and their prejudices against people with disabilities. The skate park was built in 2018 to empower children through skateboarding while using the sport as a tool to prevent substance abuse in adolescents. The park caters to over 300 children from the Namibia Institute of Special Education and surrounding schools. They skate every day after school. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL KAGOLA, S

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Mega infrastructure project facilitates trade in Greater Bay Area

STORY: Mega infrastructure project facilitates trade in Greater Bay Area DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WENG XIPENG, Executive Director of Zhuhai Haimiao Aquaculture Import and Export Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GUO YANHAI, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Customs 6. various of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Customs 8. various of trucks STORYLINE: The world's longest sea-crossing bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, opened to traffic in Oct. 2018. The 55-km bridge is seen as an engineering marvel in China. Over the years, it not only made travel easier. With fast customs clearance, the bridge has also helped facilitate trade and development in the region. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WENG XIPENG, Executive Director of Zhuhai Haimiao Aquaculture Import And Export Co., Ltd. "The most important thing about aquatic products is that they must be f

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Saltwater rice from S China turns alkaline soil in Xinjiang into fertile land

STORY: Saltwater rice from S China turns alkaline soil in Xinjiang into fertile land DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the saltwater rice fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Farmer in Pahatikri Township 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Farmer in Pahatikri Township 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG JIGUN, Chairman of Zhongnong Saltwater Rice Biotech Company in Shenzhen STORYLINE: In September, the rice in the fields of Pahatikri Township, Kashgar in China's Xinjiang becomes ripe. Around 10,000 mu (667 hectares) of saltwater rice has grown well and the yield is estimated to reach 600 kg per mu. In 2018, the salt-tolerant rice strains were brought here by researchers from Shenzhen. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Farmer in Pahatikri Township "I have 12 mu of farmland and we contracted the land to a company to grow rice. Except for the income for contracted land, I also work for the company, and take part in the management of the workers. Now my family has

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Secondhand market on rise in Greece in wake of multiple crises

STORY: Secondhand market on rise in Greece in wake of multiple crises DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the marketSOUNDBITE 1 (English): KIMON TOUSMANOF, Head of Marketing at Vendora.grvarious of the surveySOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): TATYANA TODOROVA, Owner of a secondhand vintage storeSOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): ELENI GERONTAKI, Customer of the secondhand vintage store STORYLINE: Buying and selling secondhand has been taboo in Greece for a long time. However, the market is on the rise in recent years amid a series of crises. Experts and retailers have told Xinhua that thrift stores started springing up in the wake of the financial crisis (2008-2018) that shrank the average disposable income of Greeks by 25 percent. Many say that the new energy crisis and inflationary pressure, combined with growing concern about the climate crisis, strengthened a shift in the behavior of Greek consumers. According to a latest survey of Vendora.gr, a classifieds platfor

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Silk Road Shipping promotes connectivity, facilitates trade

STORY: Silk Road Shipping promotes connectivity, facilitates trade DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of vesselsvarious of XiamenSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN LILI, Deputy General Manager of Xiamen Port Logistics Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PAN HUA, Head of representative office Shanghai, Port of Hamburgvarious of containersSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN HONGJUN, Site manager of DB Schenker Xiamen STORYLINE: Corporate executives attending a forum in China's Xiamen say that Silk Road Shipping has been playing an important role in promoting maritime connectivity and deepening opening-up and cooperation. Silk Road Shipping is an alliance jointly initiated in late 2018 by dozens of ports, carriers, and logistics service providers in countries along the Belt and Road. Xiamen launched Silk Road shipping services in 2018. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN LILI, Deputy General Manager of Xiamen Port Logistics Co., Ltd. "We are committed to providing cr

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Traditional Chinese Medicine firm in Hungary wins award

STORY: Traditional Chinese Medicine firm in Hungary wins award DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the firm receiving the certificate and trophy 2. various of Janos Latorcai, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament STORYLINE: Dr. Chen Pharmacy, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company that has been operating in the Hungarian capital Budapest for 25 years, won the "Value and Quality Award" on Thursday. In this year's ceremony, the prize went to 41 applications from 34 applicants from almost the entire spectrum of the economy. The company said in its application that "Dr. Chen Pharmacy's main objective, other than healing, is to teach people a lifestyle that prevents illness. It helps its customers with combining TCM with modern Western medicine and alternative therapies." Founded in 2018, the "Value and Quality Award" is supported by the Hungarian Parliament and the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office. It recognizes and rewards Hungar

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FIFA World Cup trophy in Senegal

STORY: FIFA World Cup trophy in Senegal DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people visiting FIFA World Cup trophy in Dakar 2. various of celebration at the Blaise Diagne International Airport 3. various of the FIFA World Cup trophy 4. various of Senegalese President Macky Sall delivering a speech 5. shot of former French footballer David Trezeguet STORYLINE: The FIFA World Cup trophy arrived on Tuesday in Dakar for a two-day stay as part of a move from world football's governing body to promote communication and cultural exchanges among people around the world. For its second stay in Senegal after that of 2018, the trophy was welcomed at the Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) by Senegalese Minister of Sports Matar Ba accompanied by officials of the Senegalese Football Association and several groups of supporters of Senegal's national squad dubbed the "Lions of Teranga." Convoyed by officials from FIFA and tournament sponsors, including

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Closing ceremony of 2018 Asian Games

File photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows an official from Hangzhou, China, holding the Asian Games flag during the closing ceremony of the games in Jakarta.

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Closing ceremony of 2018 Asian Games

File photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows an official from Hangzhou, China, holding the Asian Games flag during the closing ceremony of the games in Jakarta.

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Tennis: Osaka advances to U.S. Open final

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set in her U.S. Open semifinal match against Madison Keys of the United States on Sept. 6, 2018, in New York. Osaka won 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Serena Williams at U.S. Open

Serena Williams of the United States plays during a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 win against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Serena Williams at U.S. Open

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asian Games: Closing ceremony

People go through security check at the entrance of the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2018, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Asian Games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal at U.S. Open

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan swimmer Ikee named Asian Games MVP

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee poses with the trophy in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2018, after she was named the Asian Games' most valuable player. Ikee won six gold medals in swimming events during the games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan swimmer Ikee named Asian Games MVP

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee poses with the trophy in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2018, after she was named the Asian Games' most valuable player. Ikee won six gold medals in swimming events during the games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nadal at U.S. Open

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan swimmer Ikee named Asian Games MVP

Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee (C), together with volunteer workers for the Asian Games, poses with the trophy in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2018, after she was named the games' most valuable player. Ikee won six gold medals in swimming events. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Man in news: Head of Sakamoto Ryoma museum stands by his statue

Kenshiro Mori, head of the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum in Kochi, western Japan, strikes a pose on Sept. 2, 2015, by the statue of the leader in the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate that ruled Japan between 1603 and 1867. He has paved the way for a sweeping refurbishment of the museum targeting reopening from January 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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World Toilet Day

Women go to the flower public toilet in Chongqing, southwest China, Sept. 2, 2018. Experience a unique bathroom experience. November 19th is World Toilet Day.

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World Toilet Day

Women go to the flower public toilet in Chongqing, southwest China, Sept. 2, 2018. Experience a unique bathroom experience. November 19th is World Toilet Day

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Amazon's Japan unit to return 2 bil. yen to suppliers

File photo taken in March 2018 shows a logo of Amazon.com Inc.'s Japan unit at its headquarters in Tokyo. Amazon Japan G.K. has pledged to return around 2 billion yen ($18.8 million) to about 1,400 suppliers after having them shoulder part of the costs to cover discounts the online retailer applied on goods, the Japan Fair Trade Commission said on Sept. 10, 2020, referring to the Japanese unit's proposed reforms submitted to the antitrust watchdog in late August.

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Tennis: Serena Williams

Photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows Serena Williams of the United States playing against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Serena Williams

Photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows Serena Williams of the United States playing against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Rafael Nadal

File photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows Rafael Nadal of Spain playing against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Rafael Nadal

File photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows Rafael Nadal of Spain playing against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Rafael Nadal

File photo taken Sept. 2, 2018, shows Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrating after beating Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indonesia quake-tsunami aftermath

A man leans on a car outside a collapsed shopping mall in Palu on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Oct. 2, 2018, after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and ensuing tsunami struck the region on Sept. 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indonesia quake-tsunami aftermath

People look at a collapsed shopping mall in Palu on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Oct. 2, 2018, after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and ensuing tsunami struck the region on Sept. 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indonesia quake-tsunami aftermath

People search for items at a damaged Ramayana shopping mall in Palu on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island on Oct. 2, 2018, after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and ensuing tsunami struck the region on Sept. 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indonesia quake-tsunami aftermath

Photo shows a shopping mall in Palu, the capital of Indonesia's Central Sulawesi Province, on Oct. 2, 2018, damaged after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and ensuing tsunami struck the region on Sept. 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: New York Yankees

Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after winning 3-2 against the Baltimore Orioles in New York on Sept. 22, 2018, securing their entry into the American League Wild Card Game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: New York Yankees

Players of the New York Yankees celebrate after winning 3-2 against the Baltimore Orioles in New York on Sept. 22, 2018, securing their entry into the American League Wild Card Game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo