Myanmar: M7.7 Earthquake Inflicts Significant Damage in Mandalay 2

A strong magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the area near Mandalay, Myanmar around 12:50 local time on Friday, March 28, with tremors felt in several other nations. This video, taken on Saturday, shows a damaged building at Mandalay University after the quake.

Myanmar: M7.7 Earthquake Inflicts Significant Damage in Mandalay

A strong earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar around 12:50 local time on Friday, March 28, causing tremors that were felt in several other nations. This video shows the premises of Mandalay University filled with smoke as a fire broke out after the quake. The earthquake resulted in at least 3,500 deaths in Myanmar. The powerful tremors led to widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads, with the most severe damage concentrated in central Myanmar.

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240421) -- KAMPALA, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors taste Chinese green tea at the 15th UN Chinese Language Day celebration at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, on April 20, 2024. Learners' representatives from around 50 secondary schools and higher learning institutions gathered at Uganda's Makerere University on Saturday to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240421) -- KAMPALA, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn about Chinese calligraphy at the 15th UN Chinese Language Day celebration at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, on April 20, 2024. Learners' representatives from around 50 secondary schools and higher learning institutions gathered at Uganda's Makerere University on Saturday to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240421) -- KAMPALA, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students and teachers perform a Chinese dance at the 15th UN Chinese Language Day celebration at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, on April 20, 2024. Learners' representatives from around 50 secondary schools and higher learning institutions gathered at Uganda's Makerere University on Saturday to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

UGANDA-KAMPALA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240421) -- KAMPALA, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn about the traditional Chinese art of paper-cutting at the 15th UN Chinese Language Day celebration at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, on April 20, 2024. Learners' representatives from around 50 secondary schools and higher learning institutions gathered at Uganda's Makerere University on Saturday to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

China, like-minded countries call for better social security systems for aged population

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China takes gold in women's team sprint at UCI Track Nations Cup

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Kiwanis int'l convention in Chiba

Kiwanis int'l convention in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan - Prince Akishino addresses the opening session of the 99th annual Kiwanis International Convention at the Makuhari Messe convention complex in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on July 17, 2014, with members from around 50 nations and regions participating. Kiwanis International is a global volunteer organization based in Indianapolis in the United States.

Japan copyright body chief Tokura

Japan copyright body chief Tokura

TOKYO, Japan - Shunichi Tokura, chairman of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers, meets the press at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2013, after submitting a written request to Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to work for the termination of a royalty payment system, under which Japan is required to pay royalties to 15 victor nations of World War II for around 10 years longer than the 50-year copyright protection period. Japan is the only country subject to such treatment due to its wartime failure to pay royalties to its enemies for music, novels and art.

Kiwanis int'l convention in Chiba

Kiwanis int'l convention in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan - Prince Akishino addresses the opening session of the 99th annual Kiwanis International Convention at the Makuhari Messe convention complex in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on July 17, 2014, with members from around 50 nations and regions participating. Kiwanis International is a global volunteer organization based in Indianapolis in the United States. (Kyodo)