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China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

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China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing 2

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

People look at debris after an explosion from a fire on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The fire resulted in an explosion and a crane collapsing over a roadway. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Debris is littered on the bed of a truck after an explosion from a fire on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yinkentala Desert Scenic Spot - China

This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yinkentala Desert Scenic Spot - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yinkentala Desert Scenic Spot - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yinkentala Desert Scenic Spot - China

Li Fang (2nd R) guides tourists at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yinkentala Desert Scenic Spot - China

Tourists walk into a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yinkentala Desert Scenic Spot - China

An aerial drone photo shows tourists riding camels at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Li Zhipeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists enjoy a motorcycle tour at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang checks the growth of trees at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang (C) talks with colleagues at an office at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang (R) watches over the operation of cableway at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang arranges groceries on a shelf at a convenience store inside a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows tourists riding camels at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang (2nd R) guides tourists at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang poses for a photo at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists walk into a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wan Shankun (L) and Jin Chongjun observe the icing condition of a simulated transmission line at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 18, 2023. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Photo by Zhao Xianfu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 18, 2023 shows Wan Shankun and Jin Chongjun observing the icing condition of the power transmission lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 18, 2023 shows Wan Shankun and Jin Chongjun observing the icing condition of the power transmission lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wan Shankun (L) and Jin Chongjun walks to an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 18, 2023. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wan Shankun (front) and Jin Chongjun walks to an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 18, 2023. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wan Shankun (R) and Jin Chongjun observe the icing condition of power transmission lines with a drone at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 18, 2023. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wan Shankun (front) and Jin Chongjun walks to an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 18, 2023. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SNOWY WEATHER-POWER TRANSMISSION LINES-MAINTENANCE WORKERS (CN)

(231219) -- JINZHAI, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wan Shankun (L) and Jin Chongjun observe the wind velocity at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 18, 2023. Huangfan Village is situated deep in the Dabie Mountains. Due to the recent rainfall and snowfall, some power transmission lines crossing Dabie Mountains experienced icing. To ensure safety operation, power supply technicians Wan Shankun, who was born in the 1980s, and Jin Chongjun, who was born in the 1990s, conducted daily inspections of power transmission lines and removed chunks of ice on the lines at an ice observation station in Huangfan Village. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Handout photo dated September 26, 2023 shows OSIRIS REx Asteroid Sample Return lid opening at Building 31 Astromaterials Curation Facility. Nasa officials in Houston displayed images of salt-and-pepper chunks of rock and particles of dark space dust that were brought back to Earth from the asteroid, Bennu, and described initial scientific observations about the material. The mission, Osiris-Rex, concluded in September when a capsule containing the collection of asteroid samples re-entered through the Earth’s atmosphere and was recovered in the Utah desert. As technicians pried into the external container, they found that some of the material leaked out. Scientists were able to perform a quick analysis that revealed some early findings. The asteroid bits included waterlogged clay minerals. Their presence could help solve how Earth became a water planet. Asteroids similar to Bennu may have crashed into Earth, filling our oceans. Photo by Robert Markowitz/Nasa via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Handout photo dated October 12, 2023 shows Asteroid particles coat the base of the OSIRIS-REx science canister. Nasa officials in Houston displayed images of salt-and-pepper chunks of rock and particles of dark space dust that were brought back to Earth from the asteroid, Bennu, and described initial scientific observations about the material. The mission, Osiris-Rex, concluded in September when a capsule containing the collection of asteroid samples re-entered through the Earth’s atmosphere and was recovered in the Utah desert. As technicians pried into the external container, they found that some of the material leaked out. Scientists were able to perform a quick analysis that revealed some early findings. The asteroid bits included waterlogged clay minerals. Their presence could help solve how Earth became a water planet. Asteroids similar to Bennu may have crashed into Earth, filling our oceans. Photo by Dante Lauretta/Nasa via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Handout photo dated October 12, 2023 shows stromaterials processor Mari Montoya and OSIRIS-REx curation team members set the TAGSAM (Touch and Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism) down in the canister glovebox after removing it from the canister base and flipping it over. Nasa officials in Houston displayed images of salt-and-pepper chunks of rock and particles of dark space dust that were brought back to Earth from the asteroid, Bennu, and described initial scientific observations about the material. The mission, Osiris-Rex, concluded in September when a capsule containing the collection of asteroid samples re-entered through the Earth’s atmosphere and was recovered in the Utah desert. As technicians pried into the external container, they found that some of the material leaked out. Scientists were able to perform a quick analysis that revealed some early findings. The asteroid bits included waterlogged clay minerals. Their presence could help solve how Earth became a water planet. Asteroids similar to Bennu may

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Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Handout photo dated October 12, 2023 shows astromaterials processors Mari Montoya, left, and Curtis Calva, right, use tools to collect asteroid particles from the base of the OSIRIS-REx science canister. Nasa officials in Houston displayed images of salt-and-pepper chunks of rock and particles of dark space dust that were brought back to Earth from the asteroid, Bennu, and described initial scientific observations about the material. The mission, Osiris-Rex, concluded in September when a capsule containing the collection of asteroid samples re-entered through the Earth’s atmosphere and was recovered in the Utah desert. As technicians pried into the external container, they found that some of the material leaked out. Scientists were able to perform a quick analysis that revealed some early findings. The asteroid bits included waterlogged clay minerals. Their presence could help solve how Earth became a water planet. Asteroids similar to Bennu may have crashed into Earth, filling our oceans. Photo by Nasa via A

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Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Handout photo dated September 27, 2023 shows a view inside a glass and stainless steel glovebox containing the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return canister. Nasa officials in Houston displayed images of salt-and-pepper chunks of rock and particles of dark space dust that were brought back to Earth from the asteroid, Bennu, and described initial scientific observations about the material. The mission, Osiris-Rex, concluded in September when a capsule containing the collection of asteroid samples re-entered through the Earth’s atmosphere and was recovered in the Utah desert. As technicians pried into the external container, they found that some of the material leaked out. Scientists were able to perform a quick analysis that revealed some early findings. The asteroid bits included waterlogged clay minerals. Their presence could help solve how Earth became a water planet. Asteroids similar to Bennu may have crashed into Earth, filling our oceans. Photo by Dante Lauretta/Nasa via ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-NOMADS-LIFE (CN)

(230711) -- YUMIN, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 6, 2023 shows yogurt chunks made by Baht Turlksi to sell in Yumin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Baht Turlksi, a 53-year-old herder, lives near the majestic Baluke Mountain, which lies in the south of Yumin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. "Baht" means "happiness", this name carries the purest expectation of parents for a better life of the next generation. With the hard working of the family during the decades and the support from the government, the good wishes have already become reality. Kazak herders move between the winter pastures, spring-autumn pastures and summer pastures throughout the year. For many nomadic families in the autonomous region, the country's modernization drive has brought continuous benefits to their daily lives. In recent years, the Chinese government has launched projects to build permanent settlements for herders, where medical, educational and cultur

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#CHINA-SHAANXI-YELLOW RIVER-SCENERY (CN)

(230219) -- WEINAN, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 19, 2023 shows ice chunks floating on Heyang section of the Yellow River in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo by Zhao Xiaogang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHAANXI-YELLOW RIVER-SCENERY (CN)

(230219) -- WEINAN, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 19, 2023 shows ice chunks floating on Heyang section of the Yellow River in Weinan City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo by Zhao Xiaogang/Xinhua)

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Traditional food of Spring Festival: fried boiled pork

STORY: Traditional food of Spring Festival: fried boiled pork DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:35 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cooking fried boiled pork STORYLINE: During the Spring Festival, traditional food is an important part of the new year celebrations and family reunions. In Shanghai, a dish called "fried boiled pork" is favored by the locals. To make "fried boiled pork," chunks of pork with fat are boiled until they are fully cooked. Then seasonings are applied to the meat before it is fried. "Fried boiled pork" is often cooked with various vegetables before being served to the table. It is rich in fat but not greasy to the tongue. To people in Shanghai, the taste has become a "Chinese New Year flavor." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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China rare earths exports to Japan stagnant

TOKYO, Japan - Undated combination file photo taken in Beijing shows chunks of chemically processed rare earths (top) and mini magnets made from the materials. Chinese exports to Japan of rare earths, used in hybrid cars, mobile phones and other high-tech products, have been stagnant since around Sept. 21, 2010.

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Polar bear presented with snow in summer

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - A polar bear, given chunks of snow in hot weather on Aug. 12, finds an apple among them at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

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Floating ice chunks appear on river along Sino-Russian border

STORY: Floating ice chunks appear on river along Sino-Russian border DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hulin section of Wusuli River STORYLINE: Floating ice chunks appear on the Hulin section of Wusuli River along the Sino-Russian border. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harbin, China. (XHTV)

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Syrian farmers accuse U.S. of preventing flow of wheat harvests

STORY: Syrian farmers accuse U.S. of preventing flow of wheat harvests DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wheat harvest in Hasakah 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): ALI MAKHLOUF, Agriculture official in Hasakah, Syria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): ABDULLAH HUSSAIN, Farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (ARABIC): KARMO ALI, Farmer 5. various of the wheat harvest in Hasakah STORYLINE: Farmers in the resources-rich Hasakah province of Syria are complaining about the U.S. forces, who are preventing the flow of wheat harvests to government-controlled areas. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Hasakah alone contributed about 36 percent of wheat production in the country. During the Syrian war, Kurdish militias backed by the U.S. forces have taken big chunks of that key province. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): ALI MAKHLOUF, Agriculture official in Hasakah, Syria "Apart from the drought this year, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have prevented the delivery

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SONGHUA RIVER-ICE FLOW (CN)

(220409) -- HARBIN, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 8, 2022 shows ice chunks on the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Ice flow occurred on Thursday in the Harbin section of Songhua River, according to Heilongjiang Province Hydrology and Water Resources Center. The date was one day earlier than in previous years. The water level stood at 116.29 meters and the amount of water flowing per second reached 1,100 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SONGHUA RIVER-ICE FLOW (CN)

(220409) -- HARBIN, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 8, 2022 shows ice chunks on the Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Ice flow occurred on Thursday in the Harbin section of Songhua River, according to Heilongjiang Province Hydrology and Water Resources Center. The date was one day earlier than in previous years. The water level stood at 116.29 meters and the amount of water flowing per second reached 1,100 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)