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Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations

STORY: Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bakery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident 3. various of a bakery 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Kahk seller 5. various of a bakery 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Cairo resident 7. various of a bakery STORYLINE: During Eid al-Fitr, Egyptians delight in the tradition of savoring Kahk cookies, a symbolic treat of the festival, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident "Kahk brings joy, especially to children. Gifting it to guests during festive visits is a cherished old custom." Kahk holds historical significance, dating back to ancient Egyptian times when it was offered to priests. Today, the practice of making and sharing Kahk continues, though more opt to buy the pre-made version due to time constraints. Despite economic challenges, Kahk remains an essential part o

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231211) -- BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a museum at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 7, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People dance at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 8, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists stage a performance at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 7, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This panoramic aerial photo taken on Dec. 9, 2023 shows the view of a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of a show featuring Qipao, a traditional Chinese dress for women, at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 8, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2023 shows the view of a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a museum at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 7, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 9, 2023 shows the view of a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform Pingtan, a form of ballad singing in local dialect with Chinese instruments, at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 7, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists stage a performance at a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 7, 2023. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-GRAND CANAL (CN)

(231210) -- WUXI, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 9, 2023 shows the view of a historical and cultural district along the Grand Canal in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's Grand Canal, a vast waterway connecting the northern and southern parts of China, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. In recent years, the local government in Wuxi has continuously promoted the protection and practice of river regulation, water quality improvement, cultural heritage consolidation, and reuse of industrial relics, gradually building the banks of the Grand Canal into a region featuring rich culture, nice environment and thriving tourism. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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Egypt protests Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque

STORY: Egypt protests Israeli minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo STORYLINE: In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Egypt expressed its regret on Tuesday that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir "stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque accompanied by extremist elements under the protection of Israeli force," stressing that it totally rejected "any unilateral measures that violate the legal and historical status quo in Jerusalem." The statement warned against the negative repercussions of such activities on the stability and security of the occupied territories and the future of regional peace, calling on all parties to practice self-control and refrain from provoking the situation. Earlier Tuesday, Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint holy site Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, which was denounced by the Palestinian side as a provocation. The Jerusalem holy

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Inscription rubbing helps preserve historical materials: expert

STORY: Inscription rubbing helps preserve historical materials: expert DATELINE: May 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rubbing 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU PING, Curator, Library of Jilin University 3. various of the inscription rubbings works STORYLINE: Rock inscription was the practice of carving a poem or article on a rock or cliff by ancient scholars and literates. Inscription rubbing is the practice of creating an image on paper based on stone inscriptions and the words and patterns on the inscriptions. Yu Ping, curator of the library of Jilin University, says inscription rubbing is a unique way to preserve historical materials. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU PING, Curator, Library of Jilin University "Inscription rubbing is the practice of 'printing' the words and patterns on the inscriptions using paper, ink and other rubbing tools. It's a unique way to preserve historical materials in China. The technique seems to be outdated, but it cannot

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World Taiji Day marked in Malta

STORY: World Taiji Day marked in Malta DATELINE: May 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Taiji (Tai Chi) practitioners performing in the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Malta's capital Valletta 2. various of Taiji (Tai Chi) practitioners performing in Mdina 3. various of Taiji (Tai Chi) practitioners performing in Hagar Qim Temple 4. various of Taiji (Tai Chi) practitioners performing in Popeye Village 5. various of Taiji (Tai Chi) practitioners performing in Cittadella on the sister island of Gozo STORYLINE: Taiji (Tai Chi) practitioners in Malta marked World Taiji Day on Saturday with the first-ever relay flash mob at Malta's most iconic sites. The practitioners traveled on a traditional Maltese bus and practiced Taiji at some of Malta's most famous historical sites and tourist attractions, staging a 30-minute practice at each spot. Starting at the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Malta's capital Valletta, the practitioners then traveled to Mdina, Hagar Qim

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Japanese sailors practicing balloon jumping

Japanese sailers practicing balloon jumping at a naval air force station in Kasumigaura. Date: 1932

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Chinese artillery practice

In India troop trucks tow heavy field pieces into position for artillery practice by Chinese troops under the command of U.S. General Joseph Stilwell, known as Vinegar Joe Date: 1942

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Chinese flying cadets

Between classes, Chinese flying cadets being trained by the Americans, examine a practice bomb of the type they will using in future bombing raids over Japan and Japanese held territory Date: 1942

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York, Cavalry Barracks, 3rd Hussars Sword Practice 1886

York, Cavalry Barracks, 3rd Hussars Sword Practice 1886 Date: 1886

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PRACTICE GAS ATTACK

At Osaka, a mock gas attack is staged, involving not only the military but also the civil population, to prepare them for what is likely to happen in a future war Date: 1928

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Jan Stern, Prague Night Mayor

The first Prague Night Mayor Jan Stern is seen in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 21, 2019. The Prague Night Mayor Commission, inspired by a similar practice abroad, will tackle night life problems in the Czech capital, City Council member Hana Trestikova (Prague to Itself) told reporters after the election of the commission lineup today. The new body will be chaired by Jan Stern and comprise representatives of the Prague 1 district in the historical centre and the municipal police. (CTK Photo/Ales Berny)