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Kamala Harris Thrust Into Spotlight As Biden Bows Out

File photo - US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives prior to an event hosting the Vegas Golden Knights to celebrate their 2023 Stanley Cup victory in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. The Golden Knights won their first Stanley Cup by beating the Florida Panthers four games to one. President Biden announced he was suspending his re-election campaign and putting his faith in Harris. Within hours, the vice-president confirmed her own bid for the White House. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic party, and unite our nation, to defeat Donald Trump,” Harris said. “We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win." Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New China-Spain train route boosts trade links

STORY: New China-Spain train route boosts trade links SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024/May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Port of Barcelona 2. various of the arrival of the train from Shanxi to the Port of Barcelona on April 26 3. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): CARLA SALVADO, Deputy general manager of Commercial and Marketing at Port of Barcelona 4. various of China-Europe freight trains STORYLINE: An official with the Port of Barcelona in Spain said on Monday that a new train route between the port and north China's Shanxi Province is set to boost trade links between the two countries. On March 22, the first train of the China-Europe Railway Express from Shanxi to Barcelona departed from Taiyuan, the provincial capital of Shanxi. The train traveled for 35 days, covering over 12,000 kilometers, and arrived safely at the Port of Barcelona on April 26. The train left Shanxi with 50 goods containers, of which about half wer

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China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe on May 3

STORY: China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe on May 3 SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: WENCHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chang'e-6 lunar probe and Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket combination STORYLINE: The Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch on May 3, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Wednesday. The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, making this mission the first of its kind in human history. At present, preparations for the mission are progressing steadily at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket will soon be refuelled with propellant, the CNSA said. As there is a narrow launch window on the two consecutive days, with only 50 minutes for each day, the mission's rocket team has designed a total of 10 trajectories, the CNSA added. The Wenchang Space Launch Site on Wednesday conducted a fi

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China's Tianjin port welcomes three int'l cruise ships within a week

STORY: China's Tianjin port welcomes three int'l cruise ships within a week SHOOTING TIME: April 8 & 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cruise ships "Shipeng Odyssey" and "Ocean Melody" at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port 2. various of the "Silver Shadow" cruise ship at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port 3. various of tourists STORYLINE: The Silver Shadow cruise ship, operated by the Royal Caribbean Group, docked at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in north China's port city of Tianjin on Saturday morning, making it the third international cruise ship to visit Tianjin within a week. Featuring luxurious facilities, Silver Shadow is one of the most popular cruise ships in the Silversea fleet. The cruise ship began service in 2000 and underwent renovation in 2019. The ship has visited Tianjin 17 times in the past, and this is its first visit to the city this year. The ship will dock at Tianjin for two days and

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Malta holds 2nd AgriFair

STORY: Malta holds 2nd AgriFair SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: TA' QALI, Malta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Malta AgriFair STORYLINE: The second edition of Malta AgriFair is held from April 12 to 14 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta' Qali. The event, hosted by the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights (MAFA), features various exhibitors of local products, including farmers, animal breeders, and fishermen, and aims to bring together major stakeholders within the agriculture, fisheries, and food sectors. The first edition took place in May 2022, which welcomed more than 35,000 visitors over the three days and more than 50 exhibitors from the agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors under one roof of the MFCC. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ta' Qali, Malta. (XHTV)

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UK exhibitor at consumer products expo eyes further growth in China market

STORY: UK exhibitor at consumer products expo eyes further growth in China market SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of consumer products expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, Owner and CEO of Rapport London STORYLINE: The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo opens on Saturday in Haikou, Hainan Province. The six-day event will host over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions. An executive from a British luxury brand shares his thoughts on joining the expo for the first time. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, Owner and CEO of Rapport London "This is my first time. So I'm really pleased to be here. It's very exciting. It's a real privilege to be here as part of the UK pavilion. And we're very excited about what will happen over the next coming days. We've been speaking to the Hainan government for quite a long time. And then this year we decided it would be a great opportunity to

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Gaza residents in dire humanitarian situation as conflict drags on

STORY: Gaza residents in dire humanitarian situation as conflict drags on SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Gaza/Ramallah/Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter in Gaza 2. various of ruins in Gaza (shooting time: Jan. 11, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMED SOKAR, Displaced Palestinian in Gaza 4. various of ruins in Gaza 5. STANDUP 2 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 6. Footage of U.S. launching strikes against several Houthi targets in Yemen 7. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter in Gaza "As the military war between Hamas and the Israeli army in the besieged coastal enclave approached the first 100 days in a row, the Palestinians here in Gaza are complaining that they are still struggling to stay alive as well as they are struggling to obtain their basic needs like food, water, electricity

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos in front of a turret of the Palace Museum in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 13, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows a turret of the Palace Museum in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows the Altar of Land and Grain in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows the Altar of Land and Grain in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2023 shows the Tian'anmen Rostrum in snowfall in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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Türkiye's 1st space traveler set to take off in January

STORY: Türkiye's 1st space traveler set to take off in January SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Col. Alper Gezeravci (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's first space traveler is set to blast off into orbit on Jan. 9 of the next year, a Turkish official announced on Thursday. "Starting on Jan. 9, Col. Alper Gezeravci will take part in a space mission with Spanish, Italian, and Swedish astronauts," Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said on X, formerly known as Twitter. As part of Türkiye's first manned space mission, Gezeravci will stay at the International Space Station for 14 days and carry out 13 different scientific experiments. This mission, organized by Axiom Space, an American privately funded space infrastructure developer, will take a Turkish citizen to the International Space Station for the first time, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported earlier. In add

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Egypt's central bank issues 47.5 bln EGP in T-bills

STORY: Egypt's central bank issues 47.5 bln EGP in T-bills SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Ministry of Finance 2. various of the Central Bank of Egypt STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, issued treasury bills (T-bills) at a total value of EGP 47.5 billion through two offerings on Sunday. With a tenor of 91 days until Feb. 13, 2024, the first tranche was valued at EGP 22.5 billion, according to official data. The second offering stood at EGP 25 billion and will mature in 273 days on Aug. 13 next year. On Nov. 9, 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt auctioned T-bills worth EGP 46.5 billion through two tranches. Banks operating in the Egyptian market are the largest investors in the treasury bills and bonds regularly offered by the government to cover the state's general budget deficit. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (

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All-night dancing in Gifu

The first of four days of all-night street dancing is held in the rain as part of the Gujo Odori folk dance festival in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 13, 2023. The summer tradition was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022.

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All-night dancing in Gifu

The first of four days of all-night street dancing is held in the rain as part of the Gujo Odori folk dance festival in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 13, 2023. The summer tradition was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022.

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Inner Golden River is seen inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rainwater is spilt from gargoyles in the shape of Chi, a legendary dragon in Chinese culture, inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shoal of koi carp swim in the Inner Golden River inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A journalist works in rainfall inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rainwater is spilt from gargoyles in the shape of Chi, a legendary dragon in Chinese culture, inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Forbidden City is seen in rainfall in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rainwater is spilt from gargoyles in the shape of Chi, a legendary dragon in Chinese culture, inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THE FORBIDDEN CITY-DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RAINSTORMS WITHSTANDING (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Forbidden City is seen in rainfall in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden. All those ditches lead to the Inner Golden River connected to the surrounding moat outside the Forbidden City as well as the Outer Golden River and the Zhonghai-Nanhai water systems. The foundation of the Forbidden City follows the sloping terrain of Beijing, which is higher in the north and lower in the south. It is also higher along the central axis and lower on both wings, which is ideal for natural drainage. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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French summer sales face low sales turnover after riots

STORY: French summer sales face low sales turnover after riots DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of stores 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARLENE, Manager of a clothing store 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEROME, Store manager 4. various of stores STORYLINE: The summer sales, which kicked off on June 28 in France, faced low sales turnover as violence broke out all over France after police fatally shot a 17-year-old teenager in Nanterre on June 27. More than 1,000 businesses were vandalized during the riot according to the French Ministry of Economy. The Trade Alliance suggested that the sales turnover witnessed a 2-percentage-point drop in the Ile-de-France region in the first few days of the summer sales, which is a crucial period for French stores to sell off their items in a month. In the cities most affected, the turnover of shopping centers decreased significantly: minus 36 percent in Strasbourg, minus 17 percent in Marseille, minus 35 pe

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Shilianghe Reservoir Flood Discharge

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 13, 2023 - Aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the first flood discharge of Shilianghe Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Jiangsu province, in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu province, China. In recent days, the Shiliang River reservoir was affected by rainfall and upstream water, the water level rose rapidly, to 15 o 'clock on July 12, the water level of the reservoir rose to 23.17 meters. According to the upstream water and the current flood situation, the Shilianghe Reservoir management Office of Lianyungang City in accordance with the Lianyungang City prevention and control instruction, scientific dispatch, opened the south flood sluice at 16:00 on July 12, the flood discharge volume of 500 cubic meters per second. At 11:20 on July 13, the discharge rate was adjusted to 800 cubic meters per second.

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Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam

STORY: Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of exam sites in China STORYLINE: This year's college entrance exam in China, also known as the "gaokao," began on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Education, the exact number of applicants for this year is 12.91 million, a record high since matriculation resumed in 1977. Their exams will last from two to four days, depending on their choice of subjects. The annual exam is deemed the most important event for high school graduates, as it provides an opportunity to set the direction for their future careers. This year's college entrance exam is the first one after China adjusted its COVID-19 response measures. Health and emergency response measures have been put in place for COVID-19, as well as other medical emergencies such as heat strokes and injuries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Hobby show in central Japan

A major hobby show opens in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on May 10, 2023, with 95 companies and two organizations displaying mainly plastic models during the five-day event that is open to buyers for the first three days and the general public on May 13 and 14. Foreign buyers are taking part for the first time in four years after a COVID-19 hiatus.

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Naples erupts in celebration for SSC Napoli's first Serie A title since 1990

STORY: Naples erupts in celebration for SSC Napoli's first Serie A title since 1990 DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: NAPLES, Italy CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration in Naples STORYLINE: After days of waiting, Naples burst into celebration Thursday after the city's football club clinched its first Serie A title in more than three decades. The finish was anticlimactic, with SSC Napoli securing its first championship since 1990 with a 1-1 draw against a middle-of-the-pack Udinese squad. With the title, the southern Italian city of Naples, which stands in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius volcano, erupted into celebration. SSC Napoli has been one of the strongest in Serie A all season, finishing its first 15 games with 13 wins and 2 draws and building a commanding lead over its main rivals. The squad ended the 33rd week of the season with a 16-point lead over Lazio and 17 points over Juventus. The team, among the leaders of the 20-team Serie A for years, finished

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Australia's oldest library starts daily opening of Shakespeare Room for 1st time in history

STORY: Australia's oldest library starts daily opening of Shakespeare Room for 1st time in history DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the State Library of New South Wales 2. various of the Shakespeare Room STORYLINE: As the oldest library in Australia, the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday started opening Shakespeare Room seven days a week to the public for the first time in its history. Welcoming visitors in a social media post, the NSW State Library said that the Tudor-style room, opened in the early 1940s, was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. "Inside you'll find thousands of books by and about Shakespeare, as well as stained-glass windows that depict the seven ages of man from his play 'As You Like It'," the state library noted. On Monday midday, Sydneysider Andrea made her first-ever visit to the Shakespeare Room, after looking at the state library website and knowing that t

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

(230314) -- MILLBRAE, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows the exterior view of a First Republic Bank branch in Millbrae, California, the United States. Shares of First Republic Bank fell more than 65 percent in early trading on Monday morning, causing trades of the company to be halted due to volatility. The volatility came just days after a stock market selloff that triggered the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as the concern of systemic contagion spread among the tech industry broadly. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

(230314) -- MILLBRAE, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows the exterior view of a First Republic Bank branch in Millbrae, California, the United States. Shares of First Republic Bank fell more than 65 percent in early trading on Monday morning, causing trades of the company to be halted due to volatility. The volatility came just days after a stock market selloff that triggered the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as the concern of systemic contagion spread among the tech industry broadly. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-MILLBRAE-FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

(230314) -- MILLBRAE, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows the exterior view of a First Republic Bank branch in Millbrae, California, the United States. Shares of First Republic Bank fell more than 65 percent in early trading on Monday morning, causing trades of the company to be halted due to volatility. The volatility came just days after a stock market selloff that triggered the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as the concern of systemic contagion spread among the tech industry broadly. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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NEW YORK-FIRST REPUBLIC BANK-STOCKS-FALL

(230314) -- NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a First Republic Bank branch in New York, the United States, March 13, 2023. Shares of First Republic Bank fell more than 65 percent in early trading on Monday morning, causing trades of the company to be halted due to volatility. The volatility came just days after a stock market selloff that triggered the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as the concern of systemic contagion spread among the tech industry broadly. (Xinhua/Zhang Mocheng)

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NEW YORK-FIRST REPUBLIC BANK-STOCKS-FALL

(230314) -- NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows a signage of First Republic Bank in New York, the United States. Shares of First Republic Bank fell more than 65 percent in early trading on Monday morning, causing trades of the company to be halted due to volatility. The volatility came just days after a stock market selloff that triggered the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as the concern of systemic contagion spread among the tech industry broadly. (Xinhua/Zhang Mocheng)

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NEW YORK-FIRST REPUBLIC BANK-STOCKS-FALL

(230314) -- NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer enters a First Republic Bank branch in New York, the United States, March 13, 2023. Shares of First Republic Bank fell more than 65 percent in early trading on Monday morning, causing trades of the company to be halted due to volatility. The volatility came just days after a stock market selloff that triggered the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), as the concern of systemic contagion spread among the tech industry broadly. (Xinhua/Zhang Mocheng)

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GLOBALink | College shooting triggers new reflections on U.S. gun violence

STORY: College shooting triggers new reflections on U.S. gun violence DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mass shootings happened recently 2. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former Wall Street investment banker in Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HEBA GAMAL, Professor of political science at the Cairo-based Institute of National Planning STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "Three people were killed, at least five injured in an on-campus shooting at Michigan State University on the night of Feb. 13, 2023. The university's Interim President Teresa Woodruff said the school would move to emergency operations for two days. Professor Frederick Engram said 'I'm feeling a lot of things. Distraught, confused, concerned and rage. Because this is not the first time we've seen this happen.' A larger conversation about guns and their places in our societ

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Libya sends 2 planes of aid to Türkiye, Syria

STORY: Libya sends 2 planes of aid to Türkiye, Syria DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of staff loading the aid materials on plane 2. various of the plane taking off 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): GIBRIL SHTEWI, Libyan aid official STORYLINE: The Libyan government on Sunday sent two airplanes full of relief items to Syria and Türkiye to help deal with the impacts of the deadly earthquake. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): GIBRIL SHTEWI, Libyan aid official "We have taken a number of measures and procedures by providing these materials and harnessing flights through an air bridge that started in the past few days by sending the first Libyan plane. More than 70 medical, rescue, first aid and recovery personnel were sent, with several parties from the Libyan state participating." The Libyan teams so far rescued 27 people, recovered 53 bodies, and provided medical assistance to more than 400 people in southern Türkiye. The Libyan government has sent 55 rescue

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Hakuho stays perfect at Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) throws down second-ranked maegashira Toyohibiki at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 13, 2014, remaining unbeaten during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Egyptian sumo wrestler visits home

CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian sumo wrestler Osunaarashi (C), whose real name is Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan, is welcomed when he held a lecture in Cairo on Aug. 13, 2013. The first sekitori from Africa has been praised in Japan for compiling a winning record in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July while fasting from dawn to dusk on the days the tournament overlapped with Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.

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Egyptian sumo wrestler visits home

CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian sumo wrestler Osunaarashi (L), whose real name is Abdelrahman Ahmed Shaalan, holds a lecture in Cairo on Aug. 13, 2013. The first sekitori from Africa has been praised in Japan for compiling a winning record in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July while fasting from dawn to dusk on the days the tournament overlapped with Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.