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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

A woman is watching Lebanese Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah’s speech in a car in Batroun, Lebanon on August 25, 2024, after the party launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. In his speech, Hassan Nasralah said they aimed only military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

A man is fishing with kids at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are fishing and tanning at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

A couple is fishing at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

A couple is fishing at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

People are spending time at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only at military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Lebanon

A couple is fishing at the beach in Anfeh, Lebanon, on August 25, 2024, on the day Hezbollah launched 340 rockets on Israel in the morning, which they say was a response to Israel’s killing of top militant commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut last month. Hassan Nasrallah made a speech in the afternoon saying they aimed only military targets and that they "will now reserve the right to respond at a later time" if the results of Sunday’s attack aren’t sufficient. Photo by Segolene Ragu/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:07 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Referee "30 seconds to go! Listen to the countdown and go!" "Five, four, three, two, one." Having been passionate about cycling for nearly a decade, Tenzin Jigme will finally compete on a national-level stage. Tenzin Jigme is busy packing up his bike for an entirely new challenge. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TENZIN JIGME "I am prepping stuff for tomorrow. And the bike also needs to be ready for tomorrow's flight." As it's his first time leaving Xizang for a competition, Jigme seems a bit out of his element. Thankfully, help from his friends has given him much peace of mind. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): TENZIN JIGME "All done, right?" SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "Aren't you going to take the pedals?" SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "I heard

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Ali's tales of finding dragons | Dragon head carving in S China

STORY: Ali's tales of finding dragons | Dragon head carving in S China SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: March. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ali finding dragons 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BALLO ALI, Malian basketball blogger STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BALLO ALI, Malian basketball blogger "Join me for a city walk to experience the joy of the Year of the Dragon in Dongguan, and get to know the city in a different way. It is said that the best dragon boat scene is in Wanjiang, which has an age-old dragon boat culture. Rising Dragon Square. Swimming Dragon Street. I think there must be some stories about the dragon here. This dragon head is really good. This is interesting. I'll take this one. See you next time. Look, I find your dad. You look alike. Aren't you happy about this! This dragon head is not finished yet. (Hello.) Hello, I have been searching for dragons lately. (We specialize in making dragon heads (for dragon boats). This

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Wildfires - Canada

Hot spots from the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire burn in Scotch Creek, B.C., on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The wildfires raging through parts of Canada are some of the most devastating evidence of the impacts of climate change to date, experts say ‚Äî but for some conspiracy theorists, about 137,000 square kilometres of burnt ground aren't enough to convince them of this scientific consensus. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Half a million British workers strike over pay

STORY: Half a million British workers strike over pay DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of teachers strikes 2. various of rail strikes STORYLINE: Up to half a million British teachers, university staff, train drivers and civil servants went on strike on Wednesday in the largest coordinated action for years amid lengthy disputes over pay. Teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales walked out on the streets, affecting 23,400 schools. There is a crisis of recruitment and retention within the school system, and a decade of falling pay is a key reason for this move and needs to be addressed by the government, the union said. Around 70,000 staff at 150 universities across Britain were on strike in disputes over pay, working conditions and pensions, and their action will impact 2.5 million students through February and March, the University and College Union said. "Staff aren't asking for much. They want a decent pa

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2012 buzzword award

TOKYO, Japan - Comedian Sugi-chan receives Japan's top buzzword award at a ceremony in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Dec. 3, 2012, for his signature phrase "Wild daro?" (I'm wild, aren't I?).

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2012 buzzword award

TOKYO, Japan - Comedian Sugi-chan utters his signature phrase "Wild daro?" (I'm wild, aren't I?), which has been selected as Japan's top buzzword for 2012, at a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2012.

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(2)Joy, doubt grip kin of 5 abductees on news of homecoming

TOKYO, Japan - Tamotsu Chimura, 75, informed of his son Yasushi's temporary homecoming from North Korea, speaks to reporters at his home in Fukui Prefecture on Oct. 9. ''Even if you say five survivors, why aren't the children included?'' Tamotsu said.

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U.S. veterans' protests warn against link between militarism, climate crisis

STORY: U.S. veterans' protests warn against link between militarism, climate crisis DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airshow 2. various of the protest 3. SOUNDBITE (English): GARY BUTTERFIELD, Vietnam War veteran STORYLINE: A group of veterans living in the U.S. state of California started a series of protests Tuesday along I-15, a key freeway linking Los Angeles and San Diego. They were calling on the U.S. military to cancel the Miramar Air Show and take other measures to deal with the climate crisis. The Miramar Air Show is an annual event held at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. The three-day event is the largest military air show in the United States, with total annual attendance estimated at 700,000. SOUNDBITE (English): GARY BUTTERFIELD, Vietnam War veteran "Militarism has a profound effect on the climate crisis, and people in this country aren't really aware of it. Particularly since emissions, mi

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Vox Pop: What do New York residents say about price hike

STORY: Vox Pop: What do New York residents say about price hike DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:07 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of supermarkets in New York 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AMY NEIFELD, New York resident 3. SOUNDBITE (English): SARAH MULLINS, New York resident 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ANIVA PAWLOWSKI, New York resident 5. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID PAWLOWSKI, New York resident STORYLINE: In recent interviews with Xinhua, residents of New York City expressed their concerns over the surge in daily necessities prices. Some are worried that inflation will keep going up and that a recession could not be avoided. SOUNDBITE (English): AMY NEIFELD, New York resident (Do you feel the price pressures these days? ) Yes, I do. It's extreme. It's very extreme. (So how do the high prices affect your life? ) In a way, I'm lucky because I'm older, so sort of semi-retired. Actually, it's not so lucky, because it means my salaries aren't going up either anyway. (So how do hig

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Americans decry political inaction on gun violence

STORY: Americans decry political inaction on gun violence DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the published articlevarious of U.S. people mourningSOUNDBITE 1 (English): SWETA KUMAR, Resident of VirginiaSOUNDBITE 2 (English): BERTHA SAENZ, Relative of a victim of Uvalde school shooting STORYLINE: Following multiple mass shootings in the U.S., many Americans have spoken out against the country's inaction on gun violence. Uma Menon, a Princeton University student, published an opinion article titled "Thoughts and prayers aren't enough" recently and urged politicians to take action. The article said on average, there is one mass shooting with roughly 110 people killed by gun violence per day in this country and "what we didn't see, however, was meaningful policy change." The college student wrote "we need comprehensive reform that limits the circulation of assault weapons and promotes responsible gun ownership in our country." S

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New Zealand removes pre-departure COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers

STORY: New Zealand removes pre-departure COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in New Zealand STORYLINE: Travelers to New Zealand will no longer need a COVID-19 pre-departure test from 11:59 p.m., June 20, COVID-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall said on Thursday. "We've taken a careful and staged approach to reopening our borders to ensure we aren't overwhelmed with an influx of COVID-19 cases. Our strategy has worked and as a result, it's safe to lift pre-departure test requirements much sooner than planned," Verrall said in a statement. Around 90 percent of international arrivals undertake their required testing once they are in the country, with only a 2-3 percent positivity rate, she said, adding they don't anticipate a significant increase in border cases once the requirement is lifted. "Factors such as the availability of and cost of getting a test are increasingly becoming a ba

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Xinjiang, My home: A 9-year-old boy's happy family

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: A 9-year-old boy's happy family DATELINE: March 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANIHAR QEYSER's family members STORYLINE: Wanihar Qeyser, a 9-year-old boy living in Artux in Xinjiang, China, loves to help clean his mom's hair salon. He has a family of five members, mom, dad, elder sister and brother, and him. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANIHAR QEYSER's family members "Mom, does my sister want to be a hairdresser like you when she grows up?" "Your sister would do whatever she likes." "I'm Wanihar Qeyser and I'm 9 years old. My mother's name is Patigul Arken, and she is a hairdresser. My mom opened a hair salon. I would go for help if my mom was busy. I can help clean the floor." "You are cleaning the floor, aren't you? How lovely you are. Give me a kiss." "My mom is the most beautiful woman to me. My brother likes running. Sometimes we run together. Just play for a minute. My sister is preparing for the college

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Xinjiang, My home: Three brothers at skiing resort

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Three brothers at skiing resort DATELINE: March 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yerjan Berzat working at the ski resort 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YERJAN BERZAT, Staff of Yemilli Skiing Resort STORYLINE: A skiing resort in Tacheng, NW. China's Xinjiang, has three brothers staff. They have different jobs but the same passion for their work. #GLOBALink SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YERJAN BERZAT, Staff of Yemilli Skiing Resort "A pair with size 39, and the other pair size 37, aren't they?" SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YERJAN BERZAT, Staff of Yemilli Skiing Resort "My name is Yerjan Berzat. I work at Yemili Skiing Resort in Tacheng Prefecture. I'm in charge of handing out snow gear in the lobby. This snowboard is better. Visitors can choose snowboards according to their preferences. Every day, I will check and repair these snowboards. After repair, the snowboards will be given out to tourists. I have a great sense of accomplishment." S

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Women sit in outside Turkish Embassy to protest after Sofagate - Paris

French women protest with chairs facing the Turkish embassy, after 'sofa gate' when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was denied a chair in a protocol incident few weeks before. Women decided to take chairs as it seems 'there aren't enough in Turkey', and protest facing the embassy, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Women sit in outside Turkish Embassy to protest after Sofagate - Paris

French women protest with chairs facing the Turkish embassy, after 'sofa gate' when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was denied a chair in a protocol incident few weeks before. Women decided to take chairs as it seems 'there aren't enough in Turkey', and protest facing the embassy, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Women sit in outside Turkish Embassy to protest after Sofagate - Paris

French women protest with chairs facing the Turkish embassy, after 'sofa gate' when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was denied a chair in a protocol incident few weeks before. Women decided to take chairs as it seems 'there aren't enough in Turkey', and protest facing the embassy, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Women sit in outside Turkish Embassy to protest after Sofagate - Paris

French women protest with chairs facing the Turkish embassy, after 'sofa gate' when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was denied a chair in a protocol incident few weeks before. Women decided to take chairs as it seems 'there aren't enough in Turkey', and protest facing the embassy, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Women sit in outside Turkish Embassy to protest after Sofagate - Paris

French women protest with chairs facing the Turkish embassy, after 'sofa gate' when European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was denied a chair in a protocol incident few weeks before. Women decided to take chairs as it seems 'there aren't enough in Turkey', and protest facing the embassy, in Paris, France, on April 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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(2)Joy, doubt grip kin of 5 abductees on news of homecoming

TOKYO, Japan - Tamotsu Chimura, 75, informed of his son Yasushi's temporary homecoming from North Korea, speaks to reporters at his home in Fukui Prefecture on Oct. 9. ''Even if you say five survivors, why aren't the children included?'' Tamotsu said. (Kyodo)

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AREN'T WE ALL

AREN'T WE ALL [Br 1932] RENEE GADD Date: 1932

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AREN'T WE ALL?

AREN'T WE ALL? [BR 1932] OWEN NARES, GERTRUDE LAWRENCE Date: 1932

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AREN'T WE ALL

AREN'T WE ALL [BR 1932] RENEE GADD Date: 1932

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Baseball: MLB's posting proposals aren't about Otani but future

Shohei Otani hits a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning of the Nippon Ham Fighters' 4-3 win over the Lotte Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Sept. 23, 2017. Major League Baseball's latest effort to reduce the prices it pays for Japanese players will not affect this year's expected posting of Otani, according to a source within Nippon Professional Baseball. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo