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FRANCE, NORMANDY, ORNE (61) THE WORLD'S FIRST SOLAR ROAD WAS INAUGURATED ON 22/12/16. A 1KM SECTION OF A DEPARTMENTAL ROAD SERVING TOUROUVRE-AU-PERCHE, IN THE ORNE REGION, HAS BEEN PAVED WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC SLABS (WATTWAY PROJECT). THE SILICON SHEETS THAT GENERATE THE CURRENT ARE COATED IN A PROTECTIVE RESIN THAT, ACCORDING TO THE WATTWAY PARTNERS, MAKES THEM ?CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ALL TYPES OF VEHICLE TRAFFIC, INCLUDING HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES?, WHILE ENSURING GOOD GRIP BETWEEN THE TYRES AND THE PAVEMENT. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE, NORMANDY, ORNE (61) THE WORLD'S FIRST SOLAR ROAD WAS INAUGURATED ON 22/12/16. A 1KM SECTION OF A DEPARTMENTAL ROAD SERVING TOUROUVRE-AU-PERCHE, IN THE ORNE REGION, HAS BEEN PAVED WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC SLABS (WATTWAY PROJECT). THE SILICON SHEETS THAT GENERATE THE CURRENT ARE COATED IN A PROTECTIVE RESIN THAT, ACCORDING TO THE WATTWAY PARTNERS, MAKES THEM ?CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ALL TYPES OF VEHICLE TRAFFIC, INCLUDING HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES?, WHILE ENSURING GOOD GRIP BETWEEN THE TYRES AND THE PAVEMENT. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE, NORMANDY, ORNE (61) THE WORLD'S FIRST SOLAR ROAD WAS INAUGURATED ON 22/12/16. A 1KM SECTION OF A DEPARTMENTAL ROAD SERVING TOUROUVRE-AU-PERCHE, IN THE ORNE REGION, HAS BEEN PAVED WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC SLABS (WATTWAY PROJECT). THE SILICON SHEETS THAT GENERATE THE CURRENT ARE COATED IN A PROTECTIVE RESIN THAT, ACCORDING TO THE WATTWAY PARTNERS, MAKES THEM ?CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ALL TYPES OF VEHICLE TRAFFIC, INCLUDING HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES?, WHILE ENSURING GOOD GRIP BETWEEN THE TYRES AND THE PAVEMENT. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2023 shows employees working at a factory of Lotus Cars in an industrial park of the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Top 10 China news events of 2023 10. Chinese economy rebounds, solid progress achieved on high-quality development Since the beginning of this year, with the smooth transition of epidemic prevention and control, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has united and led the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups in withstanding external pressure, overcoming internal difficulties, comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, increasing macro-control efforts, and facilitating the growth of the private sector. Through these efforts, the Chinese economy has rebounded for the better, high-quality development has been solidly advanced, important progress has been made in the construction of a modern industrial system, and t

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Inner Golden River is seen inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rainwater is spilt from gargoyles in the shape of Chi, a legendary dragon in Chinese culture, inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shoal of koi carp swim in the Inner Golden River inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A journalist works in rainfall inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rainwater is spilt from gargoyles in the shape of Chi, a legendary dragon in Chinese culture, inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Forbidden City is seen in rainfall in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rainwater is spilt from gargoyles in the shape of Chi, a legendary dragon in Chinese culture, inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Forbidden City is seen in rainfall in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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Russia successfully deals with sanctions: Putin

STORY: Russia successfully deals with sanctions: Putin DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Moscow 2. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko 3. various of street views in Poland STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the Russian economy is withstanding the blow of Western sanctions "quite well" despite all the difficulties, as was evidenced by all the key macroeconomic indicators. The Kremlin said Putin made the remarks during talks with visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Russia's Black Sea resort city of Sochi. According to Putin, the leaders met because the situations regarding the regional security, the security of the two countries, and the economy "call for a serious and profound conversation." Putin noted that Russia and Belarus have many spheres of joint work, including in sectors of energy and agriculture. Lukashenko said

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Nuclear plant wall against tsunami of up to 15 meters shown to press

Tokyo Electric Power Co. shows the press the wall of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, northwestern Japan, on April 24, 2015, capable of withstanding tsunami of up to 15 meters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo