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Ille Et Vilaine Hit By Historical Flooding

Rennes (35): flooding and historic flooding of the Ille and Vilaine rivers on 27 January 2025. The area around the Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Architecture de Bretagne, on the banks of the Ille on boulevard de Chezy in the Saint Martin district, here under water - Photo by Mignot J/ANDBZ/ABACAPReSS.COM

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Mideast Gaza Deir Al-Balah Displaced People Life in Tent

Odai Olaiwa tidies up the area around the tent he lives on the seaside in the city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza Strip, November 28, 2024.Odai Olaiwa, a 35-year-old father of three children, was forced to flee from Gaza City with his family at the onset of the Gaza conflict. They transferred to the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip six months ago, huddling inside a tent on the seaside that could barely shield them from the scorch in summer or the frost in winter. Three days earlier, seawater flooded his tent and soaked his belongings. The tent was then destroyed by heavy winds, and the Olaiwa's became homeless again. They had to stay in their relatives' tent and live on food offered by local charitable kitchens. Having suffered enough, Olaiwa dearly hopes to return to Gaza City when the war is over. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

An ambulance passes by as a body was just found. Search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

A member of the Civil Defense inspects the damage as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

"God is Great" "Victory is comming" is seen written on a damaged car as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

A member of the Civil defense arrives at the scene of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut as search operations continue According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

Members of the Civil Defense inspects a building as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

The Lebanese Army is deployed on the ground as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

A member of the civil defense rests as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

A member of the civil defense rests as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

The Lebanese Army is deployed on the ground as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

A member of the civil defense rests as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

A portrait of Hezbollah's ex-leader Hassan Nassrallah on the wall at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 14 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

Rescue teams are deployed on the ground as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

Search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

Rescue teams are deployed on the ground as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Airstrike Hits Residential Area In Central Beirut

The Lebanese Army is deployed on the ground as search operations continue at the site of the israeli strike in Basta, Central Beirut. According to the rescue teams on the ground, this bombing killed at least 15 people and around 35 are still missing. November 23 2024. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240812) -- BEIJING, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and firefighters are seen at the site of a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Marios Lolos)

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Wildfires Rage Near Athens - Greece

A firefighter tries to extinguish wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Near Athens - Greece

A car (lower left corner) catches fire during a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Near Athens - Greece

Local residents and firefighters are seen at the site of a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Near Athens - Greece

A house catches fire during a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Near Athens - Greece

Smoke rises from a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Chen Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Near Athens - Greece

Firefighters are seen at the site of a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GREECE-ATHENS-WILDFIRE

(240812) -- ATHENS, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A car (lower left corner) catches fire during a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-WILDFIRE

(240812) -- ATHENS, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A house catches fire during a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-WILDFIRE

(240812) -- ATHENS, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A firefighter tries to extinguish wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-WILDFIRE

(240812) -- ATHENS, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Firefighters are seen at the site of a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-WILDFIRE

(240812) -- ATHENS, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and firefighters are seen at the site of a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-WILDFIRE

(240812) -- ATHENS, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Smoke rises from a wildfire in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, Greece, on Aug. 11, 2024. Greek firefighters were battling a major wildfire for several hours on Sunday near Athens, which has forced the evacuation of five settlements, the Fire Brigade said. Five residents among the evacuees were transferred to hospitals with minor injuries, mostly from respiratory problems due to smoke inhalation, said Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. local time in Varnavas, around 35 km from Athens, in the northeastern Attica region near Marathon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Gang)

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Millions head to hometowns in Bangladesh to celebrate Eid al-Adha

STORY: Millions head to hometowns in Bangladesh to celebrate Eid al-Adha SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at a railway station in Dhaka STORYLINE: With Eid al-Adha just around the corner, millions of Bangladeshis are packing bus and train stations and airports as they head to their hometowns to celebrate the festival of animal sacrifice and enjoy family reunion. In Dhaka, long-distance bus stations, ferry terminals and train stations were seen overflowing with hundreds of thousands of home-bound passengers after work hours on Thursday, the last workday of the week before the Eid holidays. While passengers crowded ferry, train and bus terminals, other city residents who had cars or hired vehicles were making their last-minute shopping and business transactions before their long road trip home. Bangladeshi Muslims will celebrate Eid al-Adha on June 17 with the spirit of sacrifice, marking one of the major

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World's leading licensing trade show convenes amid growth in global licensing industry

STORY: World's leading licensing trade show convenes amid growth in global licensing industry SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, U.S. CATEGORY: INDUSTRY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the show STORYLINE: Thousands of leading retailers, manufacturers and licensees from around the globe are gathering in Las Vegas, U.S. state of Nevada, this week for Licensing Expo 2024, the world's premier licensing trade show. The show, running from Tuesday to Thursday, offers opportunities for retailers, licensees, and manufacturers to identify future trends, connect with the world's most influential entertainment, character, art, and corporate brand owners, and secure deals. Over 5,000 brands showcased at the expo in Mandalay Bay Convention Center, including Hasbro, Paramount and Crayola, and new exhibitors like Liquid Death, Fandom and LEGO. A series of networking events, keynotes, panels and immersive brand experiences are held during the expo to define future t

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Yangtze River Delta, a magnet for foreign investors

STORY: Yangtze River Delta, a magnet for foreign investors SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: NANJING/HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yangtze River Delta 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUDOLF HAUSLADEN, CEO of Beumer Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JUN, Vice President of SKF China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XU LIN, Nidec Pinghu Industrial Park in Zhejiang Province STORYLINE: The Yangtze River Delta is one of China's most economically vibrant regions. With just 4 percent of China's total land area, the delta generates nearly a quarter of China's GDP. It attracts investors worldwide with multiple advantages, including a complete industrial chain and a sound business environment. Many foreign companies have beefed up their investment to build production bases and R&D centers here. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUDOLF HAUSLADEN, CEO of Beumer Group "When we had to decide where we invest in China, we were looking around and we found that Taic

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DR Congo holds funeral for victims of deadly bombings at IDP sites

STORY: DR Congo holds funeral for victims of deadly bombings at IDP sites SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/File DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:33 LOCATION: GOMA, DRC CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the funeral held in Goma, DR Congo 2. SOUNDBITE (Swahili): EUGENIE UWINEZA, Displaced person at the funeral 3. File footage of IDP camps in Goma, DR Congo (shot in Jan. 2024) STORYLINE: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held a funeral on Wednesday for the victims of recent bombings at several sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country's eastern province of North Kivu. On May 3, at least five rockets fell in and around four IDP camps in the outlying neighborhoods of Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province. According to the provincial government, the toll rose to 35 and 37 were injured. The Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity, Modeste Mutinga Mutushayi, reaffirmed the DRC government's will and determination to spare no effort to restore p

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India: Dust Storm With Heavy Rains Sweeps Delhi-NCR, Bringing Relief From Scorching Heat

A dust storm with strong winds and heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR and the surrounding area on Tuesday, April 23. The temperature dropped as the storm came after a scorching sunny afternoon when it reached around 35 degrees Celsius.

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17 killed, 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan

STORY: 17 killed, 35 injured as truck crashes in SW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the injured being taken to hospital 2. body being loaded on vehicle STORYLINE: At least 17 people were killed and around 35 others injured in a truck crash in Hub district of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, the local rescue service confirmed on Thursday morning. The accident took place late Wednesday night when a truck carrying religious pilgrims fell into a ditch in Ghulam Hussain Chatta area in the district, Abdul Hakeem, a local representative of Edhi rescue organization told Xinhua. The incident happened due to over-speeding as the driver lost control of the vehicle, he added. Upon receiving the information, rescue workers reached the site and shifted the victims to a local hospital, the rescue service reported, adding that they were later taken to the southern port city of Karachi for furthe

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Harsh weather kills over 5 mln head of livestock in Mongolia

STORY: Harsh weather kills over 5 mln head of livestock in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: March 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of livestock in Mongolia STORYLINE: More than 5 million head of livestock have perished in Mongolia so far this winter, due to extreme wintry weather known as "dzud," the country's State Emergency Commission (SEC) said Friday. The dzud is a Mongolian term to describe a severely cold winter when a large number of livestock die because the ground is frozen or covered in snow. As Mongolia saw much more snow than usual this winter, over 80 percent of its territory had been blanketed with snow up to 100 cm thick, according to the country's weather monitoring agency. The amount of snow cover in Mongolia has so far decreased to around 60 percent, it said, adding that the country is expected to experience severe spring weather. At the end of last year, there were over 190,000 herder households in the c

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Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival

STORY: Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of markets STORYLINE: Markets in New Delhi are bustled with Holi celebrators as the festival of colors is just around the corner. The ancient Indian festival marks the end of winter and the onset of the spring season, signifying the victory of good over evil. Millions of Indians, mostly Hindus, are expected to celebrate the Holi festival on March 25 across the South Asian country with religious fervor and gaiety. During the celebrations, participants will hold colored powder on plates and smear them on each other to express love and affection. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Prabowo Subianto declares victory in Indonesia's presidential race

STORY: Prabowo Subianto declares victory in Indonesia's presidential race SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Prabowo-Gibran gathering on Wednesday STORYLINE: Former general and three-time presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto declared victory in Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday, calling it a victory for all Indonesians. "This is a victory for all Indonesian people. But I want to say that although we win, we should not be arrogant, we must stay humble. And I will embrace all parties," said Subianto at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, accompanied by his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka. With more than 90 percent of the total ballots counted as of Wednesday evening, Subianto secured around 58 percent of votes while his rivals, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, obtained 25 percent and 16 percent, respectively, various quick and unofficial counts showed. In his speech, the 72-year-old politician

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5 killed as blast hits political rally in SW Pakistan

STORY: 5 killed as blast hits political rally in SW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the blast site STORYLINE: At least five people were killed and five others injured when a blast went off near a political rally in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Tuesday, official sources said. The incident happened around 5:35 p.m. local time (1235 GMT) when explosive materials fixed at a motorbike exploded in Sibi district of the province, the sources told Xinhua. The rally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was targeted in the attack, the sources added. The injured people were shifted to a nearby hospital where three of them are in critical condition, the officials said, adding that the area was cordoned off for investigations. No group has claimed the attack yet. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)

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Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024

STORY: Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourist attractions in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI STORYLINE: A tourism professional said that Türkiye's critical tourism industry ended 2023 on a high note, breaking foreign arrivals and income records, and he expected a buoyant new season in 2024. Kaan Sahinalp, the Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI told Xinhua in a recent interview that 70 million foreign travellers are projected for 2024. He said that the industry, which employs 3 million people in the country all year around, needs to provide sustainable and effective services to make Türkiye a reliable destination in the world. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI "While official data has not been published yet, revenues for

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China-made buses to hit the road in Mongolia's capital

STORY: China-made buses to hit the road in Mongolia's capital SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024/late December 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:20 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of buses STORYLINE: Eighty-five buses manufactured by Chinese bus maker Yutong have arrived in Ulan Bator and are being put into operation, the municipal government of the Mongolian capital said Friday. The first 35 Yutong buses were delivered to Mongolia from China in late December, and were part of the country's efforts to upgrade its public transport, said the municipal government. Mongolia has planned to buy a total of 600 Yutong buses, and all remaining buses will be transported to Mongolia by February, it said. Buses are the most popular means of public transport in Ulan Bator. There are now more than 980 buses used for public transport in Ulan Bator, but around 60 percent of them are outdated. Authorities hope the new buses will reduce congestion by encouraging more people to use public

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Int'l winter swimming competition held in NE China's Dunhua

STORY: Int'l winter swimming competition held in NE China's Dunhua SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: YANBIAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the winter swimming competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian & Chinese): Russian swimmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese swimmer 4. various of the winter swimming competition STORYLINE: Despite the freezing weather in Dunhua, northeast China's Jilin Province, winter swimmers from around the world dove into the icy Bohai Lake on Thursday in a winter swimming competition. The competition attracted more than 700 athletes, ranging from 9 to 78 years old, from 35 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian & Chinese): Russian swimmer "The water quality is excellent. And I am very pleased to have been invited to this competition. Thank you." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese swimmer "Being able to participate in this event is inspiring. The organizers show great care for the athletes." After intense competitio

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35 arrested over twin bombing attacks in SE Iran: ministry

STORY: 35 arrested over twin bombing attacks in SE Iran: ministry SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the area after the attacks 2. various of rescue efforts 3. various of bodies collected 4. various of the funeral STORYLINE: The Iranian Intelligence Ministry announced on Thursday the arrest of 35 individuals across six provinces in connection with the recent twin bombings in the southeastern city of Kerman. In an official statement, the ministry provided additional details about the terrorist attack near the tomb of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani on Jan. 3, which resulted in over 90 deaths and around 280 injuries. The provinces where arrests were made include Kerman, Sistan and Baluchestan, Khorasan Razavi, Isfahan, Tehran, and West Azarbaijan. The statement also mentioned the identification of some individuals involved in the Kerman attack located abroad, with ongoing efforts to apprehend them. It said inve

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Math teacher leading rural children to triumphs on football field

STORY: Math teacher leading rural children to triumphs on football field SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zhu Xiaolong and his students 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU XIAOLONG, Teacher, Weifeng Central School STORYLINE: Wearing a whistle around his neck, Zhu Xiaolong, 35, was providing football coaching to 14 students of a primary school in northwest China's Shaanxi Province when the school bell suddenly rang. Swiftly returning to the classroom, he grabbed a ruler and switched to his role as a math teacher. "Now who can tell me the formula used to calculate the area of a circle?" asked Zhu, who teaches at the Weifeng Central School in Huyi District of Xi'an, Shaanxi's capital. Speaking about his role, Zhu said "I want to become the best football coach among math teachers, and the best math teacher among football coaches." As an ardent football fan since childhood, over the last nine years, he has coached mo

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Turkish currency hits fresh low against greenback

STORY: Turkish currency hits fresh low against greenback SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of Exchange office in Istanbul, Information including Turkish lira and US dollar value information at the exchange office in Türkiye 3. various of exchange office, clerk in exchange office counting U.S. dollars in Istanbul, Türkiye 4. various of Turkish Central Bank 5. various of Hafize Gaye Erkan, the Turkish Central Bank governor 6. various of Turkish Central Bank, Turkish lira STORYLINE: The Turkish currency hit a fresh low against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, trading at nearly 29 liras per dollar. After fluctuating around the 29 thresholds in the early morning trading, the lira stood at 28.95 against the greenback at 11:15 a.m. local time (0815 GMT). The currency has lost about 35 percent of its value against the dollar since the beginning of this year. The lira hit 31.90

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns under the guidance of Chinese artist Wang Guanzhou during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)