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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - File photo - Pope Francis visited Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at his residence, the former Convent Mater Ecclesiae, in the Vatican on June 30, 2015 to greet him and wish him a pleasant stay in Castel Gandolfo in the Roman hills. Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is leaving the Vatican for his first sojourn since retiring. He's escaping an impending heat wave by heading to the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. The meeting lasted about half and hour. Pope Emeritus Benedict will remain in Castel Gandolfo for the next two weeks. He is scheduled to return on July 14. - Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris ahead of Olympics

People stage a protest against the Paris Olympics near the Place de la Republique in Paris on July 15, 2024, less than two weeks ahead of the Games.

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Paris ahead of Olympics

Police officers on a boat patrol the Seine River in Paris on July 16, 2024, less than two weeks ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony.

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Paris ahead of Olympics

Spectator stands are being set up along the Seine River in Paris on July 16, 2024, with the Olympic opening ceremony less than two weeks away.

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UK: Large Volume Of Rain Water Cascades Through Leaky Roof At Old Trafford Stadium

Heavy rain caused a large volume of water to cascade through the roof at Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday, May 12 after a game between Manchester United and Arsenal. In less than 24 hours, workers were sent to carry out roof replacement work.

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Italian orchestra eyes promoting friendship with Chinese people

STORY: Italian orchestra eyes promoting friendship with Chinese people SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CARLO NATALE, Pianist of the Playtoy Orchestra 3. various of performances STORYLINE: The Playtoy Orchestra from Italy performed this month in Beijing after a nearly five years' absence from China. The orchestra is famous for playing with real toy-instruments. It has captured the attention of Chinese audiences over the past two weeks, with many children enthusiastically taking to the stage to participate in the interactive performances. SOUNDBITE (English): CARLO NATALE, Pianist of the Playtoy Orchestra "It is a pleasure for me to be here to share our music, to share our passion with all these audiences. There are less keys, and it is also smaller than a real piano. And it is part of the show, of course. You can play real music even with the toy system. It is the main

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) waves party flags in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past an election campaign poster in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 5, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) distributing election campaign flyers is seen in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a campaign bus of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 5, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) distributes an election campaign flyer to a woman in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ELECTIONS

(230503) -- ANKARA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past posters of electoral campaigns in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 3, 2023. Around 5 million young people will vote for the first time in Türkiye's crucial general elections in less than two weeks, and they are likely to tip the outcome of what is expected to be a tight vote. From promo videos to pledging remarks, Turkish social media are flooded with electoral campaigns launched by both sides of the presidential race targeting young voters. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ELECTIONS

(230503) -- ANKARA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past posters of electoral campaigns in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 3, 2023. Around 5 million young people will vote for the first time in Türkiye's crucial general elections in less than two weeks, and they are likely to tip the outcome of what is expected to be a tight vote. From promo videos to pledging remarks, Turkish social media are flooded with electoral campaigns launched by both sides of the presidential race targeting young voters. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ELECTIONS

(230503) -- ANKARA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a poster of electoral campaigns in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 3, 2023. Around 5 million young people will vote for the first time in Türkiye's crucial general elections in less than two weeks, and they are likely to tip the outcome of what is expected to be a tight vote. From promo videos to pledging remarks, Turkish social media are flooded with electoral campaigns launched by both sides of the presidential race targeting young voters. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) distributes an election campaign flyer to a woman in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Republican People's Party (CHP) distributing election campaign flyers is seen in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a campaign bus of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 5, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past an election campaign poster in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 5, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

(230505) -- ISTANBUL, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) waves party flags in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2023. As the upcoming Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th are less than two weeks away, an army of canvassing volunteers is out in Istanbul's streets, trying their best to woo a vote from 11.3 million eligible voters living in Türkiye's largest city. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul becomes hotbed of political canvassing ahead of upcoming elections in Türkiye" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ELECTIONS

(230503) -- ANKARA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a poster of electoral campaigns in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 3, 2023. Around 5 million young people will vote for the first time in Türkiye's crucial general elections in less than two weeks, and they are likely to tip the outcome of what is expected to be a tight vote. From promo videos to pledging remarks, Turkish social media are flooded with electoral campaigns launched by both sides of the presidential race targeting young voters. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ELECTIONS

(230503) -- ANKARA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past posters of electoral campaigns in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 3, 2023. Around 5 million young people will vote for the first time in Türkiye's crucial general elections in less than two weeks, and they are likely to tip the outcome of what is expected to be a tight vote. From promo videos to pledging remarks, Turkish social media are flooded with electoral campaigns launched by both sides of the presidential race targeting young voters. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ELECTIONS

(230503) -- ANKARA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past posters of electoral campaigns in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 3, 2023. Around 5 million young people will vote for the first time in Türkiye's crucial general elections in less than two weeks, and they are likely to tip the outcome of what is expected to be a tight vote. From promo videos to pledging remarks, Turkish social media are flooded with electoral campaigns launched by both sides of the presidential race targeting young voters. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: In Türkiye's upcoming elections, young voters' say may be key

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Obuchi holds talks with Wahid

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (L) and Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid (R) pose for photographers prior to their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Nov. 27. It was the second meeting between the two leaders in less than two weeks. They last met in Tokyo on Nov. 16.

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Tianzhou-5 mission commander speaks about launch task

STORY: Tianzhou-5 mission commander speaks about launch task DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: WENCHANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of Tianzhou-5 2. a shot of China's space station 3. various of the launch of Mengtian lab module 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YULIANG, 01 commander of launch mission of the Tianzhou-5 STORYLINE: China's cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-5 was successfully launched on Saturday from Wenchang in Hainan to deliver supplies for the space station. It has conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong on the same day. The launch of Tianzhou-5 came less than two weeks after the Mengtian space lab was sent into space, which took the construction of Tiangong into the final stage. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YULIANG, 01 commander of launch mission of the Tianzhou-5 "The launch missions of the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft and Mengtian lab module were conducted with an interval of 12 days. It

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(SP)LEBANON-BEIRUT-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pierre Khoury, vice president of the Arab Chinese Cooperation & Development Association (ACCDA), poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Jan. 13, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

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(SP)KENYA-NAIROBI-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Peter Gikonyo, a teacher of Nairobi University, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Li Yan)

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(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Saud AlShammari, a staff working at an ice rink, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Salah, a photographer, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nasar, a vendor in Khalili market, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)AUSTRIA-VIENNA-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Matteo Gasperi(R) and Michael Gasperi from Austria pose with the five Olympic rings and "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, at Johann Strauss monument at Stadtpark, in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 15, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Guo Chen)

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(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Skating coach Abdulrhman poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

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(SP)GERMANY-FINNENTROP-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sonja Hufnagel, a bank clerk, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Finnentrop, Germany, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)

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(SP)KENYA-NAIROBI-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Peter Gikonyo, teacher of Nairobi University, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Li Yan)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Heiko Fleidl, a Namibia engineer, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Windhoek, Namibia, on Jan. 13, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Narjis, a law school student, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ahmed, a university student majoring in medicine, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)KENYA-NAIROBI-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nancy Kiptoo from Kenya poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Li Yan)

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(SP)GERMANY-FINNENTROP-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ulrich Hufnagel, a photographer, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Finnentrop, Germany, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)

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(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ludo Van Campenhout, honorary vice mayor of Antwerp, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Jan. 12, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)BRITAIN-WINCHESTER-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philip Ireland from Britain poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, near Colosseo, in Winchester, Britain, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Livia Lingria, an 11-year-old Italian girl, poses with a piece of paper writing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 15, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Professor Innocential Maseko (C) and his students Huang Lizhi (L) and Si Jinlong pose with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 17, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Tian Hongyi)

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(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alina poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Madrid, Spain, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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(SP)FRANCE-MANCHE-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Colette Jeanne from France poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Meautis, Manche, France, on Jan. 14, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dries Herpoelaert, general director of Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp, poses with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Antwerp, Belgium, on Jan. 12, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Livia Lingria, an 11-year-old Italian girl, poses with a piece of paper writing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, near Colosseo, in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 15, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A group of young people pose with "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Madrid, Spain, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Opera actor Jorge Rodriguez-Norton (L) and actress Carmen Solis pose with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Madrid, Spain, on Jan. 18, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-LAAX-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Switzarland's snowboarder Jan Scherrer poses with a piece of paper writing "See You in Beijing", in Laax, Switzerland, on Jan. 14, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Xiao Yazhuo)

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(SP)FRANCE-MANCHE-WISHES TO BEIJING 2022

(220123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- (From L to R) Anaelle Marion, Camille Marion and Norah Marion from France pose with a piece of paper printing "Together for a Shared Future", the official motto for Beijing 2022, in Meautis, Manche, France, on Jan. 14, 2022. With less than two weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, people around the world are eagerly expressing their joy over the sporting extravaganza. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)