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Russia launches new hydrometeorological satellite

STORY: Russia launches new hydrometeorological satellite SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hydrometeorological satellite STORYLINE: Russia launched a new hydrometeorological satellite, Meteor-M No. 2-4, into space on Thursday from the Vostochny cosmodrome in the Amur region of the Far East, said Russian State Space Corporation ROSCOSMOS. The Soyuz-2.1b rocket with a Fregat upper stage that carried the satellite also delivered 18 small satellites from Russia and other countries to their target orbits. The satellite is designed to perform tasks related to hydrometeorological support, climate and environmental monitoring, study of the Earth's natural resources, control of the heliogeophysical situation in near-Earth space, as well as data collection and relay of signals from emergency beacons of the international satellite search and rescue system COSPAS-SARSAT. The satellite is equipped with an onboar

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"Oud's Rhythmics" exhibition held in Cairo

STORY: "Oud's Rhythmics" exhibition held in Cairo SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA EL-RAZZAZ, Artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HUSSEIN HAMED, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): OMAIMA ALI, Visitor STORYLINE: The "Oud's Rhythmics" exhibition, featuring paintings and sculptures themed on the resonances of the oud, is being held at Zamalek Hall in Cairo, Egypt from Feb. 18 to March 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA EL-RAZZAZ, Artist "The great singer and composer Sheikh Zakaria was my father's classmate at Al-Azhar. He used to come to our house every Thursday with the oud. They would sit and play and sing together. I have had memories associated with the oud from a long time ago. This is the reason that made me devote time to the main part of the exhibition." Mostafa El-Razzaz revived his family memories by embodying the musical instrument of the oud in the form of statu

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Tornado damages hundreds of houses in Indonesia

STORY: Tornado damages hundreds of houses in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of tornado 2. various of damaged houses STORYLINE: A tornado swept through two regencies in the Indonesian province of West Java on Wednesday afternoon, leveling houses and factories in the area. West Java disaster mitigation agency told local media on Thursday that powerful winds had damaged 13 factories and 10 houses in Sumedang regency, and 18 factories and 233 houses in Bandung regency. The agency's spokesman Hadi Rahmat said that the disaster had impacted over 800 families in these regencies with more than 30 people suffering injuries. "The victims were already receiving treatments in a number of health service facilities," he said, adding that authorities had set up temporary shelters for the evacuees. The tornado, which took place at around 4:00 p.m. local time (0900 GMT), had also caused blackouts in some par

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INDONESIA-BANDUNG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(240223) -- BANDUNG, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows damaged houses at a residential area after a tornado in Bandung regency, West Java, Indonesia. A tornado swept through two regencies in the Indonesian province of West Java on Wednesday afternoon, leveling houses and factories in the area. West Java disaster mitigation agency told local media on Thursday that powerful winds had damaged 13 factories and 10 houses in Sumedang regency, and 18 factories and 233 houses in Bandung regency. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-BANDUNG-TORNADO-AFTERMATH

(240223) -- BANDUNG, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People check damaged houses after a tornado in Bandung regency, West Java, Indonesia, on Feb. 22, 2024. A tornado swept through two regencies in the Indonesian province of West Java on Wednesday afternoon, leveling houses and factories in the area. West Java disaster mitigation agency told local media on Thursday that powerful winds had damaged 13 factories and 10 houses in Sumedang regency, and 18 factories and 233 houses in Bandung regency. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos at an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Orchids are seen at an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view orchids at an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views orchids at an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors attend an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take selfies at an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views orchids at an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-ORCHID-EXPO

(240216) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man visits an orchid expo in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 15, 2024. The preview of the Pacific Orchid Exposition was held in Golden Gate Park on Thursday and the expo will be open to the public from Feb. 16 to 18. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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7 killed, 18 injured in Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod

STORY: 7 killed, 18 injured in Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:36 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. pictures of the scene posted by Gladkov STORYLINE: Seven people were killed and 18 others injured in a Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod, Russia's Ministry of Health said Thursday. The attack targeted a shopping center in Belgorod, resulting in casualties, including one child among the deaths and four children among the injured, said the ministry. The shopping center, which houses a grocery store and a pharmacy, was severely damaged as a result of the rocket attack by the Ukrainian armed forces, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency said in an earlier report. According to Russia's Ministry of Defense, the Russian air defense shot down 14 RM-70 Vampire MLRS rockets over the Belgorod region. The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the attack against civilians and civilian infrastructure, the

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NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

STORY: NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:21 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence 2. various of the deployment of NATO allies for Steadfast Defender 2024 STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting on Thursday. In light of the deteriorating security environment, NATO does not see any "imminent military threat against the Alliance," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting. In terms of defense investment, Stoltenberg said he expected 18 member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense this year, compared to only three members in 2014. This year, NATO member states in Europe will invest a total of 380 billion U.S. dollars in defense, he said. "By the end of 2024, Eu

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Saudi, Chinese companies announce deal on esports

STORY: Saudi, Chinese companies announce deal on esports DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the investment signing ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DANNY TANG, CFO and Co-Founder of VSPO STORYLINE: According to an investment deal revealed on Thursday, Savvy Games Group owned by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will invest 265 million U.S. dollars in Chinese esports company VSPO. Savvy, wholly owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will become VSPO's single largest equity holder through the deal. The two companies said that the deal symbolizes a "landmark commercial partnership" between China, the world's biggest esports market, and Saudi Arabia as it implements Vision 2030 to become a leading global hub for gaming and esports. SOUNDBITE (English): DANNY TANG, CFO and Co-Founder of VSPO "We're very excited about the partnership with Savvy Games Group and about joining forces with them to elevate esports to a global level. When w

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China-donated aid distributed among 500 families in Afghanistan's Herat province

STORY: China-donated aid distributed among 500 families in Afghanistan's Herat province DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-donated humanitarian aid in the western Herat province, Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABDUL MOMIN, aid recipient STORYLINE: Afghan authorities began distribution of China-donated humanitarian aid to 500 needy families in the western Herat province on Thursday, provincial director for Natural Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs Mawlawi Enayatullah Saber said. "The aid package including foodstuff would be distributed to needy families and disabled people," Saber told Xinhua. The distribution of assistance started from Herat city, the provincial capital, the official said. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABDUL MOMIN, Aid recipient "Receiving China's assistance at this stage would solve a major part of our problems." Afghan authorities earlier distributed China's humanitarian assistance to

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Racism, culture of violence, firearms abuse fuel gun violence in U.S.: scholar

STORY: Racism, culture of violence, firearms abuse fuel gun violence in U.S.: scholar DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gun violence reports 2.various of protests against gun violence 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HEBA GAMAL, Professor of political science, Institute of National Planning 4. various of a gun store 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HEBA GAMAL, Professor of political science, Institute of National Planning STORYLINE: A white Louisiana police officer was arrested Thursday for fatally shooting an unarmed Black man earlier this month. Body camera footage of the fatal encounter was also released Thursday. Gun violence is one of the acutest social problems in the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the country has lost more than 5,500 lives to gun violence so far this year. Its figures also show that the number of mass shootings has been on the rise in recent years. In the last three years, there had been more than 600 mas

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Chinese medical team offers free health checkups in Namibia's informal settlement

STORY: Chinese medical team offers free health checkups in Namibia's informal settlement DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese medical team carrying out health checkups 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANS NAMBINGA, Founder of Frans Nambinga Arts and Training Center 3. various of the Chinese medical team STORYLINE: A Chinese medical team in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, carried out one-day free medical checkups in the informal settlement of Havana Thursday. The team conducted heart monitoring procedures, dental and eye checkups, and observed the general health of the children and youth at the Frans Nambinga Arts and Training Center. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANS NAMBINGA, Founder of Frans Nambinga Arts and Training Center "We are thankful for the Chinese medical team. They come to visit us and donate materials to our school and they help our children check their bodies and health. This is very nice for our children." China has sent 14

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Greece, Bulgaria sign MoUs on energy cooperation

STORY: Greece, Bulgaria sign MoUs on energy cooperation DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing of the two memoranda of understanding between Greece and Bulgaria 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. shot of President of Bulgaria, Ruben Radev during the meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis 4. various of the Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and President of Bulgaria, Ruben Radev during their meeting STORYLINE: Greece and Bulgaria signed here on Thursday two memoranda of understanding (MoU) to further develop bilateral cooperation in the energy sector to benefit the wider region. Under the first one, which concerns the security of supply and storage of natural gas, the energy companies of the two countries will be able to store gas at facilities in Bulgaria and Greece, according to an e-mailed press announcement from the Greek government. Under the second memorandum, which concerns

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UN to launch flash appeal for donor support for quake-hit Syria

STORY: UN to launch flash appeal for donor support for quake-hit Syria DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:18 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the press briefing 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced that the world body will launch a flash appeal for donor support for those affected by the earthquake in Syria next week. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "More help is on the way, but much more, much more is needed. We have all seen the heart-wrenching images and the heroic efforts of humanitarians battling the elements, the clock and the odds to save lives. We mourn the loss of so many and the tragic toll keeps growing. Thousands of buildings have collapsed. Tens of thousands of people are exposed to unforgiving winter con

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PAKISTAN-KOHAT-VEHICLES ACCIDENT

(230203) -- KOHAT, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows debris at the accident site of a trailer-coach collision in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-KOHAT-VEHICLES ACCIDENT

(230203) -- KOHAT, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows a damaged vehicle at the accident site of a trailer-coach collision in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-KOHAT-VEHICLES ACCIDENT

(230203) -- KOHAT, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows debris at the accident site of a trailer-coach collision in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. (Str/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-KOHAT-VEHICLES ACCIDENT

(230203) -- KOHAT, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather at the accident site of a trailer-coach collision in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Feb. 3, 2023. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-KOHAT-VEHICLES ACCIDENT

(230203) -- KOHAT, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows the accident site of a trailer-coach collision in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. (Str/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-KOHAT-VEHICLES ACCIDENT

(230203) -- KOHAT, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows a damaged vehicle at the accident site of a trailer-coach collision in Kohat district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

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18 killed in trailer-coach collision in NW Pakistan

STORY: 18 killed in trailer-coach collision in NW Pakistan DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site STORYLINE: At least 18 people were killed and several others were injured Thursday night when a passenger coach collided with a trailer in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The accident took place late Thursday night near Kohat Tunnel on Indus Highway in the Kohat district, when a passenger coach collided with a trailer coming from the opposite direction, according to the police. Rescue teams had to cut the ill-fated passenger coach to recover the bodies and rescue those trapped inside the vehicle, said the police, adding that the accident happened due to the over-speeding of the trailer. The passenger coach was traveling from the northwest Lakki Marwat district to Peshawar, the provincial capital. Following the accident, rescue teams and police reached the scene and shifted the injured people to a nearby ho

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Chinese Indonesians mark first New Year in reform era

Indonesians of Chinese ancestry celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional dancing in Jakarta on Thursday Feb, 18. For many of them, the New Year being celebrated this year is somewhat different from those in the past. They hope their culture and right to celebrate as they wish will be more respected after President B.J. Habibie revoked policies in force during three decades of rule by former President Suharto that had discriminated against them and other ethnic groups in Indonesia.

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Cliff collapses in Yokohama

A seven-story apartment building (Lower L) in Yokohama stands threatened by dirt piled up to the third floor Thursday Feb. 18 following a collapse overnight a part of the 50-meter-high cliff behind. The cliff is part of an area used by the U.S. military for housing. One person was injured in the cave-in.

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Venus, Jupiter successfully photographed

A Kyodo News photographer successfully captures on film Jupiter (near top of the photo) and Venus near the crescent moon in the sky west of Itoman, Okinawa, at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 18. According to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, it will be several years before the two stars can be seen again in the same direction.

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Akashi joins Tokyo governor race

Former U.N. Undersecretary General Yasushi Akashi tells reporters outside his Tokyo home Thursday Feb. 18 he has decided to run in April's Tokyo gubernatorial election.

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PORTUGAL-COVID-19-RESTRICTION-EASE

(220219) -- LISBON, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 18, 2022 shows a street view of Lisbon, Portugal. Portugal switched from "state of calamity" to "state of alert" and relaxed some restrictions, as the government announced on Thursday. But not all control measures will be lifted at the moment, as the number of COVID-19 related deaths is "still high" in the country. (Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua)

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PORTUGAL-COVID-19-RESTRICTION-EASE

(220219) -- LISBON, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk on a street in Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. 18, 2022. Portugal switched from "state of calamity" to "state of alert" and relaxed some restrictions, as the government announced on Thursday. But not all control measures will be lifted at the moment, as the number of COVID-19 related deaths is "still high" in the country. (Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua)

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PORTUGAL-COVID-19-RESTRICTION-EASE

(220219) -- LISBON, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a cafe in the Chiado neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. 18, 2022. Portugal switched from "state of calamity" to "state of alert" and relaxed some restrictions, as the government announced on Thursday. But not all control measures will be lifted at the moment, as the number of COVID-19 related deaths is "still high" in the country. (Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua)

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PORTUGAL-COVID-19-RESTRICTION-EASE

(220219) -- LISBON, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen in the Chiado neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. 18, 2022. Portugal switched from "state of calamity" to "state of alert" and relaxed some restrictions, as the government announced on Thursday. But not all control measures will be lifted at the moment, as the number of COVID-19 related deaths is "still high" in the country. (Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua)

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CANADA-ONTARIO-MISSISSAUGA-SNOWFALL

(220218) -- MISSISSAUGA (CANADA), Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man clears his driveway in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on Feb. 18, 2022. The city of Toronto and surrounding areas got a heavy snowfall from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-ONTARIO-MISSISSAUGA-SNOWFALL

(220218) -- MISSISSAUGA (CANADA), Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker drives a bulldozer to clear snow from the sidewalk in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on Feb. 18, 2022. The city of Toronto and surrounding areas got a heavy snowfall from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-ONTARIO-MISSISSAUGA-SNOWFALL

(220218) -- MISSISSAUGA (CANADA), Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A runway sweeper clears snow at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on Feb. 18, 2022. The city of Toronto and surrounding areas got a heavy snowfall from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-ONTARIO-MISSISSAUGA-SNOWFALL

(220218) -- MISSISSAUGA (CANADA), Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man clears a sidewalk in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on Feb. 18, 2022. The city of Toronto and surrounding areas got a heavy snowfall from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-ONTARIO-MISSISSAUGA-SNOWFALL

(220218) -- MISSISSAUGA (CANADA), Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A bulldozer clears snow at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on Feb. 18, 2022. The city of Toronto and surrounding areas got a heavy snowfall from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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KASHMIR-SRINAGAR-VERTICAL SINKHOLE

(220218) -- SRINAGAR, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk in a dried stream at a village in Anantnag district, about 94 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Feb. 18, 2022. A vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed has devoured a freshwater stream in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The sinkhole has been draining in all the run of the stream water into it and left the downstream portion dry, killing trout fish in large numbers. It has also caused immeasurable damage to aquatic life. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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KASHMIR-SRINAGAR-VERTICAL SINKHOLE

(220218) -- SRINAGAR, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A boy crosses a partially dried stream at a village in Anantnag district, about 94 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Feb. 18, 2022. A vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed has devoured a freshwater stream in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The sinkhole has been draining in all the run of the stream water into it and left the downstream portion dry, killing trout fish in large numbers. It has also caused immeasurable damage to aquatic life. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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KASHMIR-SRINAGAR-VERTICAL SINKHOLE

(220218) -- SRINAGAR, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk near a vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed at a village in Anantnag district, about 94 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Feb. 18, 2022. A vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed has devoured a freshwater stream in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The sinkhole has been draining in all the run of the stream water into it and left the downstream portion dry, killing trout fish in large numbers. It has also caused immeasurable damage to aquatic life. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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KASHMIR-SRINAGAR-VERTICAL SINKHOLE

(220218) -- SRINAGAR, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks in a dried stream at a village in Anantnag district, about 94 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Feb. 18, 2022. A vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed has devoured a freshwater stream in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The sinkhole has been draining in all the run of the stream water into it and left the downstream portion dry, killing trout fish in large numbers. It has also caused immeasurable damage to aquatic life. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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KASHMIR-SRINAGAR-VERTICAL SINKHOLE

(220218) -- SRINAGAR, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man shows dead fish seed at a village in Anantnag district, about 94 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Feb. 18, 2022. A vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed has devoured a freshwater stream in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The sinkhole has been draining in all the run of the stream water into it and left the downstream portion dry, killing trout fish in large numbers. It has also caused immeasurable damage to aquatic life. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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KASHMIR-SRINAGAR-VERTICAL SINKHOLE

(220218) -- SRINAGAR, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man watches dead fish seed at a village in Anantnag district, about 94 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Feb. 18, 2022. A vertical sinkhole that has developed in the middle of a river bed has devoured a freshwater stream in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Thursday. The sinkhole has been draining in all the run of the stream water into it and left the downstream portion dry, killing trout fish in large numbers. It has also caused immeasurable damage to aquatic life. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-MUMBAI-WATER TAXI SERVICE

(220218) -- MUMBAI, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A water-taxi is seen sailing between Mumbai and its satellite city of Navi Mumbai in India, Feb. 17, 2022. India has launched its first water-taxi service in its financial capital Mumbai connecting with its satellite city of Navi Mumbai on Thursday. The water-taxi service will connect the domestic cruise terminal at Mumbai port to Belapur in Navi Mumbai, which is 24 km but takes around 90 minutes of travel time by road. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-MUMBAI-WATER TAXI SERVICE

(220218) -- MUMBAI, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A water-taxi is seen sailing between Mumbai and its satellite city of Navi Mumbai in India, Feb. 17, 2022. India has launched its first water-taxi service in its financial capital Mumbai connecting with its satellite city of Navi Mumbai on Thursday. The water-taxi service will connect the domestic cruise terminal at Mumbai port to Belapur in Navi Mumbai, which is 24 km but takes around 90 minutes of travel time by road. (Str/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-WINTER STORM

(220218) -- CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens cross the street in downtown Chicago, the United States on Feb. 17, 2022. A winter storm system with strong winds hit Central U.S. on Thursday. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)