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RECAP: Protests Erupt Across U.S. After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis

Protests broke out in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States after a local resident, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a confrontation on Wednesday, January 7. In Minneapolis, the shooting sparked several days of demonstrations. On Friday, January 9, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown and gathered outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel believed to be hosting ICE agents, staging a noise protest and calling for federal agents to leave the city.

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police dog trainers weigh a Kunming dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A Kunming dog pup is pictured at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with a Kunming dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Kunming dog in drug searching at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police dog trainers train a Kunming dog in explosive detection at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Kunming dog pups have fun at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Malinois dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Malinois dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Kunming dog in explosive detection at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A Kunming dog undergoes a drug searching training at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Tourists experience folk customs at an ancient town in Xiushan Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 1, 2025. This year, with China's Mid-Autumn Festival falling alongside National Day, an eight-day holiday starting Wednesday is set to energize local economies through a surge in cultural tourism. Photo by Hu Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. CALVADOS (14) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. CALVADOS (14) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. CALVADOS (14) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. CALVADOS (14) AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEZ DE JOBOURG. IT RISES INTO THE FANTASTIC SCENERY OF CAP DE LA HAGUE, 128 M ABOVE THE SEA. FOLLOWING THE CUSTOMS PATH, THIS BREATHTAKING SETTING HIDES THE LION'S CAVES, AT THE FOOT OF WHICH MANY SHIPS ONCE RAN AGROUND. ACCORDING TO LOCAL LEGEND, THESE CAVES SERVED AS A REFUGE FOR TOBACCO SMUGGLERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christian Fasting Rituals - Syria

A group gathers around cook Hiam Boutros during a presentation in Aleppo, Syria on March 22, 2025. Boutros, a local Christian woman, prepares kibbeh in accordance with fasting customs and shares stories of her heritage with attendees as part of the club’s cultural exchange program. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christian Fasting Rituals - Syria

A group gathers around cook Hiam Boutros during a presentation in Aleppo, Syria on March 22, 2025. Boutros, a local Christian woman, prepares kibbeh in accordance with fasting customs and shares stories of her heritage with attendees as part of the club’s cultural exchange program. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese New Year Celebrations - China

A child is pictured during a local folk show at Lantian Yao Township, Lingchuan County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, January 22, 2025. As the 2025 Chinese New Year will fall on January 29, excitement is palpable everywhere in China. The Chinese people immerse themselves in traditional customs and partake in the festivities. The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on next Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Photo by Liu Jiaoqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240805) -- BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a view of Baojiatun Village in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In Anshun City, ancient stone buildings and unique local traditions have made a cluster of villages popular tourist destinations for many visitors. The stone-structured Tunpu residential buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when some troops were sent to Anshun, where they built villages and turned the neighborhood into farmland for growing crops. Their descendants have lived there over generations, and formed the unique Tunpu culture which preserved distinctive customs, architectures, operas and costumes of ancient times. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ou Dongqu)

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(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-TUNPU CULTURE (CN)

(240804) -- ANSHUN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager sorts out beans in Benzhai Village, Xixiu District, Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 23, 2024. In Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, ancient stone buildings and unique local traditions have made a cluster of villages popular tourist destinations for many visitors. The stone-structured Tunpu residential buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when some troops were sent to Anshun, where they built villages and turned the neighborhood into farmland for growing crops. Their descendants have lived there over generations, and formed the unique Tunpu culture which preserved distinctive customs, architectures, operas and costumes of ancient times. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ou Dongqu)

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(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-TUNPU CULTURE (CN)

(240804) -- ANSHUN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager is pictured in Tianlong Tunpu ancient town in Pingba District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 25, 2024. In Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, ancient stone buildings and unique local traditions have made a cluster of villages popular tourist destinations for many visitors. The stone-structured Tunpu residential buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when some troops were sent to Anshun, where they built villages and turned the neighborhood into farmland for growing crops. Their descendants have lived there over generations, and formed the unique Tunpu culture which preserved distinctive customs, architectures, operas and costumes of ancient times. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ou Dongqu)

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(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-TUNPU CULTURE (CN)

(240804) -- ANSHUN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager (back) makes shoe soles in Tianlong Tunpu ancient town in Pingba District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 25, 2024. In Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, ancient stone buildings and unique local traditions have made a cluster of villages popular tourist destinations for many visitors. The stone-structured Tunpu residential buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when some troops were sent to Anshun, where they built villages and turned the neighborhood into farmland for growing crops. Their descendants have lived there over generations, and formed the unique Tunpu culture which preserved distinctive customs, architectures, operas and costumes of ancient times. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ou Dongqu)

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(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-TUNPU CULTURE (CN)

(240804) -- ANSHUN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows a view of Benzhai Village in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, ancient stone buildings and unique local traditions have made a cluster of villages popular tourist destinations for many visitors. The stone-structured Tunpu residential buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when some troops were sent to Anshun, where they built villages and turned the neighborhood into farmland for growing crops. Their descendants have lived there over generations, and formed the unique Tunpu culture which preserved distinctive customs, architectures, operas and costumes of ancient times. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ou Dongqu)

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(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANSHUN-TUNPU CULTURE (CN)

(240804) -- ANSHUN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows a view of Benzhai Village in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, ancient stone buildings and unique local traditions have made a cluster of villages popular tourist destinations for many visitors. The stone-structured Tunpu residential buildings were built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when some troops were sent to Anshun, where they built villages and turned the neighborhood into farmland for growing crops. Their descendants have lived there over generations, and formed the unique Tunpu culture which preserved distinctive customs, architectures, operas and costumes of ancient times. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ou Dongqu)

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American youth delegation visits China's Chongqing

STORY: American youth delegation visits China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the American youth delegation visiting Chongqing 2. various of the American youth delegation experiencing Chinese culture 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER KRUSE, Student of Northern Arizona University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHANE ARTURO OLFF, General Manager of Shane Olff Cultural Technology Limited Company STORYLINE: A delegation of 23 young Americans visited southwest China's Chongqing from June 7 to 11, as part of the "Bridge of the Future" China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program. During their 5-day visit, these delegates, averaging 24 years old, explored local enterprises and factories to experience China's cutting-edge technology. They also visited the Chongqing Stilwell Museum to learn about the history of China-U.S. exchanges and experienced traditional Dragon Boat Festival customs in Songji ancient town.

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7th Int'l Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa held in Tunisia

STORY: 7th Int'l Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa held in Tunisia SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: The seventh edition of the International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA) kicked off on Tuesday in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. Organized by the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), this international conference is themed "Strengthening local transformation and technology transfer for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa," which attracts more than 2,000 participants. Inaugurating the two-day event, the TABC's president Anis Jaziri said that Tunisia would benefit from its membership in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which offers several advantages to investors including exemption from customs duties. For her part, Tunisian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub stressed that "Tunisi

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LUODIAN DRAGON BOATING CUSTOMS (CN)

(240609) -- SHANGHAI, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on May 26, 2017 shows Zhang Guozhong demonstrating rowing skills to his teammates in east China's Shanghai. Originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the dragon boating customs in Luodian, located in east China's Shanghai Baoshan District, has kept prosperous with long-lasting vitality. Nowadays, the dragon boating customs in Luodian has become an iconic folk custom activity during Dragon Boat Festival in Shanghai. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Over the years, Zhang Guomin and Zhang Guozhong from a shipbuilding family have been making efforts to preserve the dragon boat making techniques. They have been teaching younger generations to carry forward the dragon boat making techniques inherited from their father Zhang Fucheng, who died in 2017. Luodian dragon boat is famous for its small size and exquisite design. It has a float bottom and a shallow draft, making it suitable for the narrow rivers local

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LUODIAN DRAGON BOATING CUSTOMS (CN)

(240609) -- SHANGHAI, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on May 25, 2017 shows Zhang Fucheng (R) guiding the installation of a dragon boat in east China's Shanghai. Originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the dragon boating customs in Luodian, located in east China's Shanghai Baoshan District, has kept prosperous with long-lasting vitality. Nowadays, the dragon boating customs in Luodian has become an iconic folk custom activity during Dragon Boat Festival in Shanghai. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Over the years, Zhang Guomin and Zhang Guozhong from a shipbuilding family have been making efforts to preserve the dragon boat making techniques. They have been teaching younger generations to carry forward the dragon boat making techniques inherited from their father Zhang Fucheng, who died in 2017. Luodian dragon boat is famous for its small size and exquisite design. It has a float bottom and a shallow draft, making it suitable for the narrow rivers local

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240413) -- BEIJING, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun records paper-cutting patterns in an old residence in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 15, 2024. The Horinger paper-cutting has formed a unique artistic style with rich patterns demonstrating animals, plants and folk customs, which is closely related to the geographical location of Horinger County, a place boasts a long history of both farming civilization and nomadic civilization. The craft was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Duan Jianjun, 51, is a national representative inheritor of Horinger paper-cutting. Since 1994, Duan has been engaged in the protection work of Horinger paper-cutting techniques by collecting dictations from elderly people to record paper-cutting instructions and patterns. His work has brought many endangered skills and a large number of precious patterns back to life. In recent years, with the support of local authorities, Duan established an inst

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 2024. The Horinger paper-cutting has formed a unique artistic style with rich patterns demonstrating animals, plants and folk customs, which is closely related to the geographical location of Horinger County, a place boasts a long history of both farming civilization and nomadic civilization. The craft was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Duan Jianjun, 51, is a national representative inheritor of Horinger paper-cutting. Since 1994, Duan has been engaged in the protection work of Horinger paper-cutting techniques by collecting dictations from elderly people to record paper-cutting instructions and patterns. His work has brought many endangered skills and a large number of precious patterns back to life. In recent years, with the support of local authorities, Duan established an institute for the sake

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 2024. The Horinger paper-cutting has formed a unique artistic style with rich patterns demonstrating animals, plants and folk customs, which is closely related to the geographical location of Horinger County, a place boasts a long history of both farming civilization and nomadic civilization. The craft was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Duan Jianjun, 51, is a national representative inheritor of Horinger paper-cutting. Since 1994, Duan has been engaged in the protection work of Horinger paper-cutting techniques by collecting dictations from elderly people to record paper-cutting instructions and patterns. His work has brought many endangered skills and a large number of precious patterns back to life. In recent years, with the support of local authorities, Duan established an institute for the sake

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun reads a book about paper-cutting at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 2024. The Horinger paper-cutting has formed a unique artistic style with rich patterns demonstrating animals, plants and folk customs, which is closely related to the geographical location of Horinger County, a place boasts a long history of both farming civilization and nomadic civilization. The craft was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Duan Jianjun, 51, is a national representative inheritor of Horinger paper-cutting. Since 1994, Duan has been engaged in the protection work of Horinger paper-cutting techniques by collecting dictations from elderly people to record paper-cutting instructions and patterns. His work has brought many endangered skills and a large number of precious patterns back to life. In recent years, with the support of local authorities, Duan established an institute for t