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Lebanese take refuge at a monastery in Syria

Lebanese take refuge at a monastery in Syria's central Homs province, Oct. 2, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanese refugees in Syria longing to go back home" Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lebanese take refuge at a monastery in Syria

Lebanese take refuge at a monastery in Syria's central Homs province, Oct. 2, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Lebanese refugees in Syria longing to go back home" Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl poses for photos behind a decoration during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman buys food during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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German president visits Türkiye to mark centennial of diplomatic ties

STORY: German president visits Türkiye to mark centennial of diplomatic ties SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier getting off the plane 2. various of German president meeting with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu 3. various of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier learning from historians at the historic train station in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier starts his three-day official visit to Türkiye on Monday to mark the centennial of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The German president met with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu at the iconic international Sirkeci Train Station on the European side of the city. Following the meeting, Steinmeier and Imamoglu visited an exhibition titled "Longing from Abroad," which depicted the migration of tens of thousands of Turkish workers to Germany from the Sirkeci Tr

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China: Sunrise Breaks Through Clouds On Mount Tai Peak To The Delight Of Climbers

A huge crowd of climbers braved the cold wind on April 13 to watch the famous sunrise from the peak of Mount Tai in Taian, Shandong. The filmer said,"I was still very excited at that time. Despite the cold weather, people's longing for Mount Tai couldn't be deterred. Perhaps due to the weather, the sun only appeared twice. But when the Ode to the Motherland song played, the clouds dispersed, the sun rose, and I suddenly felt that all the hardships along the way were worth it. I felt that the efforts and anticipation of this moment were meaningful." Mount Tai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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NPC deputy dedicated to rural revitalization in China's Fujian

STORY: NPC deputy dedicated to rural revitalization in China's Fujian SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xi'an Village in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LU YUSHENG, Chinese national lawmaker 3. various of Lu Yusheng 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU ZHENYU, Resident of Xi'an Village, Fujian Province 5. various of tea-oil tree planting 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU YUSHENG, Chinese national lawmaker STORYLINE: Lu Yusheng, a Chinese national lawmaker, is a native of Xi'an Village in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. After completing his high school education, Lu left his village to seek employment outside. Through years of hard work, he opened his own factory. Although his financial situation had been improved, Lu found himself longing for his roots. Upon returning to his hometown in 2006, Lu found that many villagers still lived in poverty. As Xi'an Vi

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BRI praised for promoting world peace, stability at Eurasian Economic Summit

STORY: BRI praised for promoting world peace, stability at Eurasian Economic Summit SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the session STORYLINE: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China in 2013 was hailed for promoting world peace and stability by strengthening win-win cooperation at the Eurasian Economic Summit on Thursday. A special session entitled "Longing for Peace: Belt and Road Is 11 Years Old" was held on the second day of the summit, summarizing the accomplishments and contributions of the BRI. Vladimir Norov, former foreign minister of Uzbekistan and former secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said the BRI has been giving impetus to the development of the world economy by creating a global network of interconnection. Norov said the transcontinental transport line connecting China and Europe played an important ro

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Gazans longing for lasting peace amid agony brought by conflict

STORY: Gazans longing for lasting peace amid agony brought by conflict SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL-ZAHAR, Gaza resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED SALEH, Gaza resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMED AL-FAGR, Olive merchant in Gaza 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): ISMAIL AHMED, Gaza resident STORYLINE: People in the Gaza Strip are struggling to resume temporary normal life during the 4-day humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel that took effect on Friday. Suffering from the agony brought by displacement, shortage of daily necessities and fuels, Gazans are longing for lasting peace to tide over the upcoming winter chill. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL-ZAHAR, Gaza resident "We have not had gas here for about 45 days. We have no gas, no water, and no electricity. We have to chop tree branches to light fire, and if we are lucky enough to get flour, then we woul

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A Shared Path | A railway that unlocks countless opportunities

STORY: A Shared Path | A railway that unlocks countless opportunities DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY STORYLINE: Laos Laos, the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, has been longing for ways to reach out to the world. Leave home village and have far-reaching vision. --Lao proverb 32-year-old Sida Phengphongsawanh is a train maintenance worker at the Laos-China Railway Company. She's been dreaming of becoming a train driver. The job on the China-Laos Railway has brought her one big step closer to her dream. Kunming, China SOUDNBITE (Lao): VIENGXAY PHOUDTHAVONG, Lao internet celebrity "Hello, I'm Viengxay Phoudthavong. Conductors on the train have all undergone training sessions. They can speak both English and Laotian." 32-year-old Viengxay Phoudthavong is a Ph.D. student in China's Yunnan, a province bordering Laos. For him, pursuing studies and a career in China has been a dream come true. On his social media account, Viengxay often shares interes

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CHINA-BEIJING-WHITE PAPER-A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF SHARED FUTURE (CN)

(230926) -- BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A press conference on a white paper titled "A Global Community of Shared Future: China's Proposals and Actions" is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2023. The white paper was released by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday. The white paper called for efforts to build an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity, turning people's longing for a better life into reality. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WHITE PAPER-A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF SHARED FUTURE (CN)

(230926) -- BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows the Chinese and English versions of a white paper titled "A Global Community of Shared Future: China's Proposals and Actions". The white paper was released by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday. The white paper called for efforts to build an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity, turning people's longing for a better life into reality. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WHITE PAPER-A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF SHARED FUTURE (CN)

(230926) -- BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A press conference on a white paper titled "A Global Community of Shared Future: China's Proposals and Actions" is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 26, 2023. The white paper was released by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday. The white paper called for efforts to build an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity, turning people's longing for a better life into reality. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WHITE PAPER-A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF SHARED FUTURE (CN)

(230926) -- BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows the Chinese version of a white paper titled "A Global Community of Shared Future: China's Proposals and Actions". The white paper was released by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday. The white paper called for efforts to build an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity, turning people's longing for a better life into reality. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actor Casey Affleck (R) and his partner actress Caylee Cowan arrive for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Model Alessandra Ambrosio arrives for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actor Idris Elba (2nd L), actress Tilda Swinton (3rd L), director and screenwriter George Miller (R) arrive for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Model Luma Grothe arrives for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actor Idris Elba (L) and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba arrive for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cast members arrive for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actress Tilda Swinton arrives for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING-SCREENING

(220521) -- CANNES, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A guest arrives for the screening of the film "Three Thousand Years of Longing" during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Sweden holds 2022 Nordic Gardens fair to usher in spring

STORY: Sweden holds 2022 Nordic Gardens fair to usher in spring DATELINE: April 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nordic Gardens fair STORYLINE: After three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Nordic gardens fair in Stockholm opened its doors to visitors longing for the colors of Spring. Local Swedes visit the four-day show, which kicked off on Thursday, without requirements for either vaccination certificates or face masks, as the country lifted all restrictions against COVID-19 on Friday. For the four days, visitors will be able to take part in gardening shows, buy plants and seeds, and choose garden tools. There will also be knowledge sharing and inspiration in exciting gardening programs. Here, garden art, creative ideas and practical tips, technology and botany meet. Seminars, open lectures and inspirational displays regarding how to make one's gardens more beautiful and fruitful are held daily. This year, about 300 exhibito

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Ukraine agrees to negotiate with Russia at Belarus border: presidency

STORY: Ukraine agrees to negotiate with Russia at Belarus border: presidency DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1 STANDUP (English): LU JINBO, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LU JINBO, Xinhua correspondent I'm Lu Jinbo with Xinhua News Agency, reporting in Kiev, Ukraine. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine has agreed to hold talks with Russia at the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Right now in Kiev, a curfew has been extended for several hours. Previously it was from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next day, but now it lasts from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next day. During the period, movement of private vehicles without special passes is prohibited. Amid fears of intensified conflict, residents have gone through days of turmoil, stocking necessities and seeking shelter. Many residents are fleeing the city, some even to other countries, to escape the conflict. And some have told us that they are longing for peace to resume."

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DRC-GOMA-FASHION ENTREPRENEURS

(220110) -- GOMA (DRC), Jan. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman makes clothes with a sewing machine in Goma, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Jan. 5, 2022. Under the shadow of violence that has plagued the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for decades, local fashion entrepreneurs are longing to stitch hopes and sew the fabric of peace by making their own clothing line. (Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Fashion entrepreneur sews fabric of peace in NE DR Congo rife with violence

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DRC-GOMA-FASHION ENTREPRENEURS

(220110) -- GOMA (DRC), Jan. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Patrick Muhindo, a fashion maker who started his own clothing line and sewing workshop called "Kuliko Art," checks clothes in Goma, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Jan. 5, 2022. Under the shadow of violence that has plagued the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for decades, local fashion entrepreneurs are longing to stitch hopes and sew the fabric of peace by making their own clothing line. (Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Fashion entrepreneur sews fabric of peace in NE DR Congo rife with violence

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DRC-GOMA-FASHION ENTREPRENEURS

(220110) -- GOMA (DRC), Jan. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman makes clothes with a sewing machine in Goma, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Jan. 5, 2022. Under the shadow of violence that has plagued the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for decades, local fashion entrepreneurs are longing to stitch hopes and sew the fabric of peace by making their own clothing line. (Photo by Zanem Nety Zaidi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Fashion entrepreneur sews fabric of peace in NE DR Congo rife with violence

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LONGING

LONGING aka SEHNSUCHT Date: 2006

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Writer Dazai's letter expresses longing for literary award

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2015, in Tokyo shows Tastuya Kono, an associate professor at Jissen Women's University, holding a letter written by novelist Osamu Dazai (1909-1948). Addressed to another writer, Haruo Sato, who was a member of the selection committee for the Akutagawa Award, Dazai, in his 20s, expressed his longing to win the prestigious literary prize. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Writer Dazai's letter expresses longing for literary award

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2015, in Tokyo shows letters written by novelist Osamu Dazai (1909-1948). Addressed to another writer, Haruo Sato, who was a member of the selection committee for the Akutagawa Award, Dazai, in his 20s, expressed his longing to win the prestigious literary prize. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Writer Dazai's letter expresses longing for literary award

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2015, in Tokyo shows a letter written by novelist Osamu Dazai (1909-1948). Addressed to another writer, Haruo Sato, who was a member of the selection committee for the Akutagawa Award, Dazai, in his 20s, expressed his longing to win the prestigious literary prize. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Longing for a single authority dangerous: Szymborska

KRAKOW, Poland - Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska, the 1996 Nobel Prize winner for Literature, gave an interview with Kyodo News in Krakow, Poland. Szymborska wrote a poem ''Photograph from Sept. 11'' about two weeks after the terrorist attacks in the United States.