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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod.Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy-Ochey

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 in Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy-Ochey

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 in Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy-Ochey

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 in Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy-Ochey

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 in Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy-Ochey

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 in Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mirage 2000 D RMV Operational Commissioning Ceremony - Nancy-Ochey

Mirage 2000 D RMV during the operational commissioning ceremony on April 9, 2025 at the Air Force Base 133 in Nancy-Ochey, France. The Mirage 2000 D has benefited from a number of significant upgrades since its commissioning. This mid-life refurbishment extends the operational life and enhances the capabilities of a fleet of 50 aircraft, whose final deliveries are scheduled by the end of the year. The aircraft is now be equipped with a 30 mm cannon, giving crews a close-in fire support capability for ground attack missions, a modern air-to-air weaponry, with MICA IR missiles replacing the Magic 2, a weapon system architecture enabling the integration of precision weapons, such as GBU-48 and GBU-50 laser-guided bombs and enhanced intelligence capabilities via the ASTAC electromagnetic listening pod. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Arab Leaders Pray for Eid el Fitr

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian president Bashar el Assad, (center), seen during the ‘Eid el Fitr’ prayer, marking the end of the month of Ramadan, at the Taqwa Mosque, in Dumber, near Damascus, Syria, on April 10, 2024. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy meets Bachar al-Assad in Damascus

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian President Bachar el Assad gives a press conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy (unseen) after their working meeting at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, on January 6, 2009. Sarkozy asked Syria on Tuesday to help convince Hamas to cooperate in international efforts to end the Israeli assault in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Eric Feferberg/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy meets Bachar al-Assad in Damascus

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian President Bachar el Assad (R) shakes hands with French President Nicolas Sarkozy after a press conference at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, on January 6, 2009. Sarkozy asked Syria on Tuesday to help convince Hamas to cooperate in international efforts to end the Israeli assault in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Eric Feferberg/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy meets Bachar al-Assad in Damascus

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian President Bachar el Assad (R) and French President Nicolas Sarkozy give a press conference at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, on January 6, 2009. Sarkozy asked Syria on Tuesday to help convince Hamas to cooperate in international efforts to end the Israeli assault in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Eric Feferberg/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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Organic Dried Fish Production - Bangladesh

Women are busy to processing dried fishes in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet, Bangladesh. Seasonal dry fish traders are busy drying fish on stages in Lama Kazi area of Sylhet. Every year, when the winter season comes, the small species of fish caught in the local river canal, Beel-haor, are bought at wholesale rates, dried and sold to wholesalers in different parts of the country, with an estimated value of hundreds cores of Taka. Here 70 businessmen build lofts in certain places and give dry goods, 1500 to 2000 people are involved in this work of dry goods that work here and earn up to 800 - 1000 taka at the end of the day. The traders said that they have demand for these dry goods in the neighbouring country of India, and Kishoreganj, Bhairab and Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh. Also the traders of Dhaka and Chittagong buy dry goods from here at wholesale rates. Each Mana Shutki is sold from 18 thousand taka to 30 thousand taka. Various types of native fish including Desi Chanda Fish, Tengra Punti, Gajar Followi are dr

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji is seen at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in a giant panda mask-making activity at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take part in a Chinese calligraphy writing activity at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Tian Tian is seen at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors pose for photos with a giant panda statue at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fan of giant pandas visits the giant panda yards at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Water diversion project safeguards ecology in China's Gansu

STORY: Water diversion project safeguards ecology in China's Gansu DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the water diversion project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI ZAIXIN, Local official 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIA GUANGYU, Deputy director with the water diversion program STORYLINE: A water diversion project across a desert in northwest China has been in operation for more than two decades, providing much-needed water to residents and safeguarding the local ecology. In one section of the project, water is diverted from the Yellow River, China's second largest river, to Minqin, a county in Gansu Province that had long suffered severe water shortages. Construction of the project began in 1995, and was completed in 2000. The project was put into operation in March 2001. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI ZAIXIN, Local official "A total of 1.755 billion cubic meters of water had been transferred to Minqin by the end of 2022. This has provid

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Tokyo child facility to close

TOKYO, Japan - File photo in July 2000 shows the National Children's Castle, a large-scale children's facility in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The facility will close down at the end of March 2015 due partly to the aging of the building, where programs aimed at nurturing children have been offered for about 30 years, government officials said on Sept. 28, 2012.

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Marathon coach Koide to leave Sekisui Chemical team

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshio Koide, who coached Naoko Takahashi to the women's marathon gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, tells a news conference Dec. 25 he will leave the Sekisui Chemical athletics club at the end of December. Koide said he has yet to discuss the future of his relationship with Takahashi.

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Mori speaks aboard plane on his way to Irkutsk

IRKUTSK, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori speaks aboard a government airplane on his way to Irkutsk, Russia, on March 24. Mori will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Siberian city on March 25 for the first time since the two countries failed to achieve their goal of signing the pact by the end of 2000.

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5 Japanese players selected for NFL Europe league

TOKYO, Japan - Five Japanese players have been selected for the NFL Europe (NFLE) for the 2000 season after a series of tryouts held in Japan over the weekend, NFLE officials said. Posing for photographers, with two NFLE officials at the center, Dec. 6 are (from L to R) Onward Oaks quarterback Takayuki Sunaga, former Ritsumeikan defensive back Kohei Satomi, Kajima Deers wide receiver Masato Itai and Recruit Seagulls tight end Nachi Abe. A fifth player, Ritsumeikan University coach and linebacker Masafumi Kawaguchi is not in the photo.

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Japanese urged to stockpile food, water for Y2K

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi addresses a meeting of a government task force on the Year 2000 computer problem Oct. 29. The team recommended that the public stockpile several days' worth of food and water over the year-end as a precaution.

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Rally held to oppose expansion of Narita airport

Some 1,500 protesters gather in Narita on Oct. 11 to oppose the expansion of Narita airport, demanding the government scrap a plan to complete a second runway by the end of fiscal 2000. Koji Kitahara, the organizer of the rally, said, ''The government is poised to start construction on the runway by the end of the fall. We will make every effort to stop it.'' The government proposes constructing a 2,500-meter runway, which would parallel the existing 4,000-meter runway, at Japan's main international airport east of Tokyo.

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Marathon coach Koide to leave Sekisui Chemical team

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshio Koide, who coached Naoko Takahashi to the women's marathon gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, tells a news conference Dec. 25 he will leave the Sekisui Chemical athletics club at the end of December. Koide said he has yet to discuss the future of his relationship with Takahashi. (Kyodo)

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Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 (2007)

Johnny Depp Characters: Jack Sparrow Film: Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World'S End; Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 (USA 2007) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 May 2007 Date: 19 May 2007

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Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 (2007)

Keira Knightley Characters: Elizabeth Swann Film: Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World'S End; Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 (USA 2007) Director: Gore Verbinski 19 May 2007 Date: 19 May 2007