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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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Riyadh’s The Zone At Night - Saudi Arabia

A air conditioned bus stop near Riyadh’s The Zone, Saudi Arabia on October 12 2022, during the Noor Riyadh Festival 2022. With its modern architectural design, The Zone offers a variety of international and local restaurants and cafes lined up in wide walkways. Photo by Jean-Michel Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese-constructed light rail begins commercial operation in Nigeria's Lagos

STORY: Chinese-constructed light rail begins commercial operation in Nigeria's Lagos DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of metro train moving through Lagos 2. various of train station 3. various of commuters riding the train STORYLINE: Commuters who had long endured the challenges of overcrowded roads and prolonged commute time in Nigeria's Lagos were visibly thrilled by the convenience, comfort, and speed of the city's light rail which began commercial operation on Monday. As the train glided along its tracks from the iconic Marina Station on Lagos island down to Mile 2, a busy district in the city, many Lagos residents on board the China-built electric-powered light rail could not contain their delight. The air-conditioned coaches offered a stark contrast to the daily commuting struggles many had grown accustomed to. "With this train, there is no stress; we are able to move around. You can work with your time, and your me

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The Summer Days Of La France Insoumise

Members of the civil protection accompany a father and his child in an air-conditioned place after a severe heatstroke, France on August 25th, 2023, The summer days of France Insoumise (LFI) are held over five days in Chateauneuf-sur-Isere, near Valence. They serve as a platform for interaction between LFI members, committed personalities, and sympathizers, allowing them to share moments of dialogue, strong camaraderie, and both theoretical and practical training, Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant pandas cool off amid summer heat in China's Hunan

STORY: Giant pandas cool off amid summer heat in China's Hunan LENGTH: 00:00:26 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pandas STORYLINE: Splashing in the bath, air-conditioned dorms and yummy bamboos... Find out how staff at a giant panda garden in China's Hunan Province help pandas fend off summer heat. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changsha, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ZOO-ANIMALS-COOLING OFF(CN)

(230713) -- GUANGZHOU, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant panda has fun at an air-conditioned room at the Guangzhou Zoo in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 13, 2023. The zoo has taken various measures to cool the animals during the summer heat in Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang plays at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang takes a walk at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang plays at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang takes a walk at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang eats bamboo shoots at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang eats bamboos at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang plays at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang eats carrots at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang plays at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang eats bamboos at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang eats a bamboo shoot at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang takes a walk at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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CHINA-LIAONING-ANSHAN-GIANT PANDA (CN)

(230627) -- ANSHAN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Gang Gang plays at Anshan Zoo in Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 26, 2023. The 5-year-old giant panda spends its summer in an air-conditioned room here and enjoys diverse food provided by zoo keeper. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

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Xinhua Headlines: China counters heatwaves as northern cities swelter

(230618) -- SHENYANG/BEIJING, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A food deliveryman takes a rest in an air-conditioned rest station in Zouping City, east China's Shandong Province, June 16, 2023. (Photo by Li Xiaowei/Xinhua)

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Power-saving business wear

TOKYO, Japan - Fast Retailing Co. shows combinations of Uniqlo brand casual wear, to be worn in offices that are being mildly air-conditioned to save power, during a press conference in Tokyo on May 31, 2011.

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Tight security on Guantanamo camp

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Barbwire fences surround Camp 4 of the U.S. naval base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay in this photo taken Sept. 1, 2009. The camp, which opened in 2003, is for detainees the U.S. military says are ''compliant''縲due to cooperative behavior during interrogation. Detainees in the camp can also watch soccer games and Arabic shows on TV in an air-conditioned room.

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Chinese giant pandas meet public in Doha's first Panda House ahead of World Cup

STORY: Chinese giant pandas meet public in Doha's first Panda House ahead of World Cup DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Doha CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Panda House in Doha STORYLINE: With the 2022 Qatar World Cup just days away, Doha's first-ever Panda House officially opened to the public on Thursday. Located at Al Khor Park near the Al Bayt Stadium, the Panda House is home to Chinese giant pandas, three-year-old female Si Hai and four-year-old male Jing Jing. Born in the Wolong Shenshuping panda base under the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Si Hai and Jing Jing arrived in Qatar on Oct. 19 and went through a 21-day quarantine before meeting the public in their respective and fully air-conditioned areas. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Doha. (XHTV)

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Mumbai Art Fair makes grand comeback after 2 years

STORY: Mumbai Art Fair makes grand comeback after 2 years DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the art exhibition STORYLINE: Mumbai Art Fair, a contemporary art fair for independent artists, made a comeback in India's art market after two years due to pandemic. The show, held in the city of Mumbai, is set to feature over 350 artists in 130 air-conditioned booths. A diverse mix of landscapes, abstracts, figurative art and spiritual paintings, semi-nude, rural and pastoral scenes, cityscapes etc. are being displayed at the art fair ongoing at the Nehru center in Mumbai from Oct. 28-30. Mumbai Art Fair creates a platform for independent artists who look for affordable options to exhibit their artworks in metro cities and reach a wider audience and potential art buyers. More than 3,500 paintings in various mediums such as oils, acrylics, water colour, pastels, charcoal as well as sculptures in stone, metal, and photographs by over 350 tal

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More air-conditioned train service to be provided in Mumbai

STORY: More air-conditioned train service to be provided in Mumbai DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of trains in Mumbai STORYLINE: Following the success of the air-conditioned (AC) trains in Mumbai, India's Western Railway (WR) is planning to add more local AC service soon to meet the fast growing demand. Some of the new trains will serve on new routes while some others will replace the existing non-AC trains. The decision came amid an ongoing debate about the need for more local AC trains in Mumbai after an incident of a chock-full AC train raised concern among the public and authorities. The local AC service is popular among commuters in Mumbai. During the peak hours, the trains are jam-packed. According to the railway company, the number of passengers using AC suburban trains has increased seven-fold over the past six months. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

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3 locomotives arrive at Egypt's Alexandria port

STORY: 3 locomotives arrive at Egypt's Alexandria port DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the locomotives 2. various of Alexandria port 3. various of Transport Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian National Railway authority announced Thursday that three locomotives purchased by Egypt have arrived at Alexandria port. The locomotives came within the framework of a deal signed between Egypt and Spanish company TALGO to buy six air-conditioned trains, along with an additional one as a gift, at an amount of 157 million euros. Egypt is now testing the first train that the Transport Ministry received a few months ago. Over the past years, Egypt has worked with international companies to upgrade its rail sector and has inked deals to obtain hundreds of railcars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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India unveils 1st electric double decker bus in Mumbai

STORY: India unveils 1st electric double decker bus in Mumbai DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bus STORYLINE: India's first electric double-decker bus was launched in Mumbai on Thursday. The new electric double-decker bus will be the country's first semi-low floor, air conditioned and electric double-decker that uses a 650 V (voltage) architecture with a seating capacity of 65, said the vehicle manufacturer Switch Mobility. Speaking after the launch of the electric bus, Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "with focus on reforming urban transport, we are trying to build a low footprint and high passenger density integrated EV mobility ecosystem." Switch Mobility, a subsidiary of India's leading commercial automobile manufacturer Ashok Leyland, has already secured an order of 200 electric double decker buses in Mumbai. The Indian government has set a target to be a 100-percent electric-v

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CHINA-HUBEI-YICHANG-AIR-CONDITIONED BUSES-OUTDOOR WORKERS (CN)

(220727) -- YICHANG, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Outdoor workers leave an air-conditioned bus after taking a noon break in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, July 16, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Air-conditioned buses offer outdoor workers relief from searing heat" (Photo by Wu Yanling/Xinhua)

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Outdoor workers in central China refreshed on designated buses in hot summer

STORY: Outdoor workers in central China refreshed on designated buses in hot summer DATELINE: July 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: YICHANG, Hubei CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of outdoor workers 2. various of buses for outdoor workers STORYLINE: Urban outdoor workers in the city of Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, can take a refreshing break on air-conditioned buses at noon for free as hot waves hit the city. To protect the workers from sunstroke, Yichang Public Transport Group has launched the service since earlier this month. Nine air-conditioned buses are allocated to provide rest places for workers from 12:00 p.m. to 15:00 p.m. Most of the buses are electric ones with low noise, thus making them a comfortable shelter to have a rest in hot summer. The mobile "air conditioners" are also equipped with daily necessities, including water and medicines to prevent heatstroke. With curtains on the windows, the privacy of the workers at rest is protected. Xinhua News Agency corresponden

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How giant pandas in China's Shaanxi keep cool in summer

STORY: How giant pandas in China's Shaanxi keep cool in summer DATELINE: July 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of pandas at Qinling Giant Panda Research Center STORYLINE: Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, is sweltering in heat as temperatures soared to above 30 degrees Celsius. The giant pandas at Qinling Giant Panda Research Center receive a special treat -- watermelons, to keep cool. In hot summer days, pandas will go outdoors before 9 a.m. After that, they will stay inside in air-conditioned rooms to cool down. Staff will also strengthen monitoring to prevent pandas from heatstroke. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xi'an, China. (XHTV)

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Mobile sampling station helps epidemic prevention and control in central China

STORY: Mobile sampling station helps epidemic prevention and control in central China DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of mobile sampling stations on the street 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AI LEDAN, Medical worker 3. various of local people receiving nucleic acid testing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Local resident 5. various of local people receiving nucleic acid testing STORYLINE: Mobile nucleic acid sampling stations have been put into use in Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan Province, to help the city establish the 15-minute nucleic acid testing services. With the special design, the stations have two sampling windows. And a number of technologies were used in the station to provide a safer and more comfortable working environment for medical staff. This workstation allows them to take off their suit and finish their job in an air-conditioned room. It can not only reduce the risk of cross-infection but also bring much co

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Israel to reopen sole crossing to Gazan workers

STORY: Israel to reopen sole crossing to Gazan workers DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Palestinians with special approval enter Israel through the Erez crossing on the Gaza-Israel border at the northern end of the Gaza Strip 2. Erez crossing STORYLINE: Israel will reopen its only crossing to the Gaza Strip for workers on Tuesday, two days after closing it, Israeli officials announced on Monday. The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Israel's military liaison to the Palestinians, said in a statement that humanitarian aid to the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave "is conditioned by the continuation of security stability in the area." Israel closed the crossing on Sunday, saying the move was "a response" to rocket attacks from Gaza on Friday and Saturday, which came amid clashes at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and a month of fatal violence. Prior to the closure of the crossing, the daily number of Pale

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Egypt, France sign financing agreement on metro trains construction

STORY: Egypt, France sign financing agreement on metro trains construction DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian cabinet headquarters 2. various of Egyptian and French sides signing a deal in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly (taken by cabinet) 3. various of Metro Line 1 STORYLINE: Egypt and France on Monday signed a financing deal that will allow France to manufacture 55 air-conditioned trains for Cairo's Metro Line 1. The deal, totaling 776.9 million euros, also covers maintenance work for the project for eight years. France's Alstom Co. will implement the project. The agreement was signed by Egypt's Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir and France's Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire, and witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly. Wazir said the deal comes as part of the ministry's plan to improve the quality of services offered to passengers. Metro Line 1, the oldest metro lin

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Egypt to launch 3rd-class air-conditioned trains for 1st time

STORY: Egypt to launch 3rd-class air-conditioned trains for 1st time DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of the stationvarious of the train STORYLINE: The Egyptian Railways Authority (ERA) announced on Saturday that a batch of third class air-conditioned trains will officially be in service by Tuesday. In a statement, the authority added the service, which will be offered for the first time, will cover capitals of governorates only, in addition to Edfu and Kom Ombo stations. It said the new and fast service will start on the Cairo-Aswan line on Tuesday, explaining that other lines will also be included in the newly introduced service soon. In late Dec. 2021, Egypt announced the retirement of the old railway carriages running on its 10,000-kilometer railway tracks, which currently transport up to 1.1 million passengers on a daily basis. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Toyoko INN Tokyo Station Shin-Ohashi-mae Room Facilities

In principle, patients are not allowed to go out of the hotel, and if their condition should suddenly change, they will be taken to a medical institution. Tokyo Metropolitan Government employees will also be on hand. Nurses, doctors, metropolitan government officials and hotel employees will not come face-to-face with patients. Kaori Okamoto, head of the department in charge of medical system improvement, plans to expand the program by gaining expertise in its operation. The metropolitan government has earmarked 6.5 billion yen in its fiscal 2020 supplementary budget to cover the cost of renting these hotels, disinfecting them, paying for meals and dispatching medical personnel. Toyoko Inn Co. of Ota Ward, Tokyo, was selected because it has a track record of accepting people awaiting test results at other hotels and because Toyoko Inn Tokyo Station Shin-Ohashi-mae is air-conditioned in private rooms, not the entire building. April 7, 2027, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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LONDON FILM PRODUCTIONS AT DENHAM STUDIOS: a general view o

LONDON FILM PRODUCTIONS AT DENHAM STUDIOS: a general view of the studios, showing the immense size of the buildings which cover over 28 acres of the 165 acre estate. There are seven sound stages, two of which are air-conditioned and the largest in Europe. LONDON FILM PRODUCTIONS at DENHAM STUDIOS a general view of the studios, showing the immense size of the buildings which cover over 28 acres of the 165 acre estate. There are seven sound stages, two of which are air-conditioned and the largest in Europe.

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Power-saving business wear

TOKYO, Japan - Fast Retailing Co. shows combinations of Uniqlo brand casual wear, to be worn in offices that are being mildly air-conditioned to save power, during a press conference in Tokyo on May 31, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Czech Railways, Ceske drahy, CD, logo, wagon

***FILE PHOTO*** Czech national rail operator Czech Railways (Ceske drahy; CD) made a Kc4.1bn loss in 2020, which can be attributed mainly to the coronavirus pandemic, while in the previous five years it posted profits, the company said on April 29, 2021. *** Czech Railways logo is seen on the newly refurbished 1st class air-conditioned wagon, on January 27, 2011, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Martin Sterba)

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Czech Railways, Ceske drahy, CD, logo, wagon

***FILE PHOTO*** Czech national rail operator Czech Railways (Ceske drahy; CD) made a Kc4.1bn loss in 2020, which can be attributed mainly to the coronavirus pandemic, while in the previous five years it posted profits, the company said on April 29, 2021. *** Czech Railways logo is seen on the newly refurbished 1st class air-conditioned wagon, on January 27, 2011, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Martin Sterba)

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Czech Railways, Ceske drahy, CD, logo, wagon

***FILE PHOTO*** Czech national rail operator Czech Railways (Ceske drahy; CD) made a Kc4.1bn loss in 2020, which can be attributed mainly to the coronavirus pandemic, while in the previous five years it posted profits, the company said on April 29, 2021. *** Czech Railways logo is seen on the newly refurbished 1st class air-conditioned wagon, on January 27, 2011, in Prague, Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Martin Sterba)

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Tight security on Guantanamo camp

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Barbwire fences surround Camp 4 of the U.S. naval base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay in this photo taken Sept. 1, 2009. The camp, which opened in 2003, is for detainees the U.S. military says are ''compliant''@due to cooperative behavior during interrogation. Detainees in the camp can also watch soccer games and Arabic shows on TV in an air-conditioned room. (Kyodo)