Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) shakes the hand of United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins after making opening statements in support for her, during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) questions United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) questions United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator John Cornyn (Republican of Texas) sits before a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator John Cornyn (Republican of Texas) makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator John Cornyn (Republican of Texas) listens to United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) make opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator John Cornyn (Republican of Texas) kisses United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on the cheek after his opening statements of support for her, during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) questions United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks to United States Senator John Cornyn (Republican of Texas) before a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator John Boozman (Republican of Arkansas), United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) and United States Senator John Hoeven (Republican of North Dakota) stand before a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey) stands before a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator John Boozman (Republican of Arkansas) makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins swears into a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins swears into a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins swears into a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins responds to questioning from United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

The past agriculture high school teacher of United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins stands in recognition, during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hugs a colleague before a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

Hearings To Examine The Nomination Of Brooke Rollins To Be Secretary Of Agriculture - DC

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins makes opening statements for a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Agriculture, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Thursday January 23, 2025. Some of the largest issues to contend with are the rolls of biofuels in the USA economy, and the nutrition subsidization for impoverished families in rural communities. Photo by Mattie Neretin/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury attend the opening of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Director Gao Peng (2nd L), actress Qin Hailu (2nd R), actor Zu Feng (1st L) and Zhou Zhengjie attend the opening of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actress Lan Yingying (C) and actor Liu Yichang (R) pose for a group photo on the red carpet of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury attend the opening of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actor Hu Ge (L) and actress Gao Yuanyuan walk on the red carpet of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Director Zhang Yimou (2nd R), actress Ma Li (2nd L), actor Lei Jiayin (1st R) and Liu Yaowen pose for a group photo on the red carpet of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Director Peter Ho-sun Chan walks on the red carpet of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actor You Benchang (front) and Hu Ge attend the opening of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L FILM FESTIVAL-OPEN (CN)

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Phillips, better known in China by his Chinese name Fei Xiang, attends the opening of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2024. The 14th BJIFF kicked off on Thursday in the Chinese capital, welcoming filmmakers from home and abroad to discuss movie development and promote cultural exchanges in the industry. Members of 14th Tiantan Award jury of this year's BJIFF, led by Serbian director Emir Kusturica as jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. A total of 1,509 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year, with 15 selected to contend for the Tiantan Award. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

Inflation, rising prices dampen Eid festivities in Türkiye

STORY: Inflation, rising prices dampen Eid festivities in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets and shopping for Ramadan in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ERTAN OZTURK, Candy vendor at Ankara's bazaar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MUSTAFA YUKSEL, Jewellery shop manager at Ankara's historic Ulus neighborhood STORYLINE: Soaring prices in Türkiye have pushed consumers to tighten their purse strings this festive season, one of the toughest in years as households struggle to contend with soaring prices. Annual consumer price inflation rose to 68.5 percent in the Muslim-majority nation. Over 85 million are faced with the worst economic woes in decades. At markets in Türkiye's capital city Ankara, consumers say soaring prices meant they would not be able to celebrate Eid in the same way as in past years, and they have to settle for less. Small business owners are also feeling the sting of hig

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Flooding in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Vehicles contend with flood waters at an intersection in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Nov. 4, 2011.

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Flooding in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Vehicles contend with flood waters on a road in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok on Nov. 4, 2011.

Germany take 3rd place with 3-1 win over Portugal

Germany take 3rd place with 3-1 win over Portugal

STUTTGART, Germany - Germany midfielder Torsten Frings (L) and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo contend for the ball during the first half of the soccer World Cup third-place playoff in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 8.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro (5) and Germany forward Lukas Podolski (20) contend for the ball during the first half of their World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

DORTMUND, Germany - Brazil midfielder Kaka (L) and Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto contend for the ball during the first half of their World Cup Group F match at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 22.

Holders Brazil off to winning start in 2006 World Cup finals

Holders Brazil off to winning start in 2006 World Cup finals

BERLIN, Germany - Brazil forward Adriano (L) and Croatia midfielder Niko Kranjcar contend for the ball during the second half of their Group F match in the 2006 World Cup finals at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on June 13. Brazil won 1-0.