25th anniv. of U.S. sub's collision with school boat

25th anniv. of U.S. sub's collision with school boat

Students of Uwajima Fisheries High School offer flowers during a memorial service at the school in Uwajima in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 10, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of a fatal accident in which the U.S. Navy submarine Greeneville collided with the institution's training boat Ehime Maru off Hawaii. Among the 35 people aboard the Japanese training vessel, four students, two teachers and three crew members were killed.

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-De-Toutes-Aides Reopens After the Tragedy - Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School is welcoming back its students, four days after the knife attack that killed one high school student and injured three others in Nantes, France on April 28 2025. Photo by Thomas Girard/ABACAPRESS.COM

24th anniversary of Ehime Maru collision off Hawaii

24th anniversary of Ehime Maru collision off Hawaii

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2025, shows a cenotaph built in Hawaii's Honolulu in memory of those killed in a fatal collision between the Ehime Maru training boat of Uwajima Fisheries High School in Japan's Ehime Prefecture and a U.S. nuclear submarine off Hawaii in 2001. The collision claimed the lives of four students, two teachers and three crew members exactly 24 years earlier.

24th anniversary of Ehime Maru collision off Hawaii

24th anniversary of Ehime Maru collision off Hawaii

Fumiaki Okahara, mayor of Uwajima, a western Japan city, prays at a memorial ceremony held in Hawaii's Honolulu on Feb. 9, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of a fatal collision between the Ehime Maru training boat of Uwajima Fisheries High School and a U.S. nuclear submarine off Hawaii in 2001. The collision claimed the lives of four students, two teachers and three crew members.

Southwestern Japan students attend papal audience

Southwestern Japan students attend papal audience

Junior high school students from Minamishimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, pose for a photo after attending a general audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Oct. 23, 2024, clad in costumes simulating four Japanese teenagers sent to Rome as emissaries of a Catholic landlord in the 1580s. The southwestern Japan city, where the 16th-century emissaries studied at a Jesuit school, has sent delegations of local students since 2012, with the 2024 cohort being the first after the coronavirus pandemic.

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs drumming during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs painting during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs drumming during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs painting during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China

STORY: Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:04:10 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Language Day event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOAN DESLANDES, Head teacher of Kingsford Community School in east London 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEVINA MISTRY, Student, Queen Mary High School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATHARINE CARRUTHERS, Strategic Director of the Mandarin Excellence Programme, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society STORYLINE: The virtual tour of China's Sanxingdui Museum was held on Thursday in central London during an event in celebration of Chinese Language Day of this year, which was attended by about 100 students from four schools. The event, hosted by the Chinese Bridge Club and the Chinese Proficiency Test UK Committee, marked the end of the 2024 International Chinese Language Day activities across Britain. During the event, six on-site workshops offered the students a

Chinese language skills contest for high school students held in Hanoi

STORY: Chinese language skills contest for high school students held in Hanoi DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Hanoi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting hall of Hanoi University 2. various of the opening ceremony 3. various of Vietnamese high school students taking part in the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the northern and central section of the 16th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students concluded here on Sunday. The event was held by Hanoi University and co-organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. Le Nguyet Quynh from Foreign Language Specialised School, Vietnam National University won in the final round, with 16 students from ei

Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries

STORY: Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University "My Chinese name is Wang Zichen. I come from Tajikistan. I came to China in 2019. I've been living here for four years. I'm studying Chinese language at the School of International Education, Ningxia University. I had wanted to come to China since I was a child. After graduating from high school, I came here to study the Chinese language and culture. Our school sometimes organizes activities for international students to communicate with Chinese students on our campus. There are also some classes teaching Guzheng (Chinese musical instrument), martial arts, and calligraphy, which help us better understand Chinese culture. In recent years, the relationship b

China-funded vocational school boosts technical, agricultural training in Cameroon

STORY: China-funded vocational school boosts technical, agricultural training in Cameroon DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vocational school 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): LOUIS DAVID NJENJOCK BANG, Principal, Yabassi Technical and Professional Agricultural High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MONTHE MEMBA, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEAN MIRABEAU EBA, Mayor of Yabassi Council STORYLINE: A technical and professional high school funded by China in the Cameroonian town of Yabassi has been dedicated to providing agricultural training for local students. Constructed over four hectares of land, the vocational school is the first of its kind in Cameroon. It offers courses in crop and animal production, maintenance of agricultural equipment and processing and conservation of agricultural products. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): LOUIS DAVID NJENJOCK BANG, Principal, Yabassi Technical and Professional Agricultural High School "The goal of this high

Japanese, S. Korean students dance to promote understanding

Japanese, S. Korean students dance to promote understanding

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese and South Korean junior and senior high school students perform during a four-day dancing event in Seoul on Dec. 29, 2014, to promote mutual understanding.

Japanese, S. Korean students dance to promote understanding

Japanese, S. Korean students dance to promote understanding

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese and South Korean junior and senior high school students dance before their families and other people in Seoul on Dec. 29, 2014, during a four-day event to promote mutual understanding through dancing.

Students deepen friendship on Russian-held island

Students deepen friendship on Russian-held island

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and Russian junior and senior high school students dance at a gymnasium on Etorofu Island, one of the four Russian-controlled islands claimed by Japan off Hokkaido, on Sept 14, 2014. The Japanese students visited the island through the non-visa exchange program.

Fukushima students see Hiroshima A-bomb ceremony

Fukushima students see Hiroshima A-bomb ceremony

HIROSHIMA, Japan - High school student Maya Fukuda (far R) from Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, and four other middle and high school students from the northeastern Japanese prefecture lay paper cranes and flowers before the Children's Peace Monument in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 6, 2014.

17th 'Hiroshima-Nagasaki Peace Messengers' selected

17th 'Hiroshima-Nagasaki Peace Messengers' selected

NAGASAKI, Japan - Four high school students, including Masaki Koyanagi (extreme R), hold a banner after being chosen as the 17th group of "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Peace Messengers" at the Nagasaki municipal office in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, on May 29, 2014.