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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WATERWAYS-ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230323) -- FUZHOU, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 22, 2023 shows a view of West Lake Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fuzhou in southeast China boasts more than 100 inland waterways. In recent years, the city has also focused on the development of artificial lakes and comprehensive management of local water areas. By promoting water circulation among lakes and waterways, it has stimulated a "river economy" while speeding up the progress of improving urban livability. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WATERWAYS-ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230323) -- FUZHOU, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 25, 2023 shows tourists taking a boat ride along the Baima River in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fuzhou in southeast China boasts more than 100 inland waterways. In recent years, the city has also focused on the development of artificial lakes and comprehensive management of local water areas. By promoting water circulation among lakes and waterways, it has stimulated a "river economy" while speeding up the progress of improving urban livability. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WATERWAYS-ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230323) -- FUZHOU, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 22, 2023 shows a view of Jin'an Park, an ecological corridor in downtown Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fuzhou in southeast China boasts more than 100 inland waterways. In recent years, the city has also focused on the development of artificial lakes and comprehensive management of local water areas. By promoting water circulation among lakes and waterways, it has stimulated a "river economy" while speeding up the progress of improving urban livability. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WATERWAYS-ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230323) -- FUZHOU, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 22, 2023 shows a view of the artificial Jin'an Lake in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fuzhou in southeast China boasts more than 100 inland waterways. In recent years, the city has also focused on the development of artificial lakes and comprehensive management of local water areas. By promoting water circulation among lakes and waterways, it has stimulated a "river economy" while speeding up the progress of improving urban livability. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WATERWAYS-ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230323) -- FUZHOU, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a boat ride along the Baima River in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 25, 2023. Fuzhou in southeast China boasts more than 100 inland waterways. In recent years, the city has also focused on the development of artificial lakes and comprehensive management of local water areas. By promoting water circulation among lakes and waterways, it has stimulated a "river economy" while speeding up the progress of improving urban livability. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-WATERWAYS-ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230323) -- FUZHOU, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of an urban waterway system management team patrol the north section of Liuhua Creek in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 21, 2023. Fuzhou in southeast China boasts more than 100 inland waterways. In recent years, the city has also focused on the development of artificial lakes and comprehensive management of local water areas. By promoting water circulation among lakes and waterways, it has stimulated a "river economy" while speeding up the progress of improving urban livability. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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Australian scientists to create "weather service" for water quality

STORY: Australian scientists to create "weather service" for water quality DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Canberra 2. various of CSIRO researchers working STORYLINE: Australia's national science agency has launched a mission to create a global monitoring system for water quality. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) on Wednesday announced an 83 million-Australian dollar (55.5 million U.S. dollars) investment in developing and designing AquaWatch Australia. Using a network of sensors linked to satellites, AquaWatch will constantly check water quality in near real-time, supporting better management by providing early warnings of toxic algal blooms and runoff contamination. Larry Marshall, chief executive of the CSIRO, said the weather service for water could improve the resilience of communities that are dependent on healthy waterways. "Imagine taking your family to the local swimming spot and b

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Strong earthquake kills 4, injures 80 in Afghanistan

STORY: Strong earthquake kills 4, injures 80 in Afghanistan DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of damaged and destroyed houses in Badakhshan Province and Laghman Province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: At least four people were confirmed dead and 80 more injured as a 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Afghanistan on Tuesday night, spokesman of the Public Health Ministry Sharafat Zaman Amar said Wednesday. "Latest reports that we have collected indicate four dead and 80 others injured," Amar told Xinhua. Without providing more details, the official added that the number of casualties could go up as collecting information from provinces continued. Abidullah Alkozai, head of the Natural Disaster Management Authority in the eastern Laghman province, confirmed that two people including a child were killed and 20 others injured in the province on Tuesday night. A total of 167 houses had been damaged or destroyed due to the quake in Laghman province

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows workers cleaning the water surface on a section of Puyang river in Pujiang County of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows workers cleaning the water surface on Changhua river in Lin'an District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows the view of a park surrounded by Songyin river in Songyang County of Lishui, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers clean the water surface on a creek in Zhili Town of Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 16, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a view of a section of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Linping District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows a view of Dongyang river in Jindong District of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows a view of Cuihu lake in Pujiang County of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows workers cleaning the water surface on a river in Changxing County of Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows a view of Baxian creek and nearby villages in Jindong District of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors enjoy the view of blooming cherry flowers while a worker is cleaning the water surface on a section of Puyang river in Pujiang County of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 14, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows a view of Baxian creek and nearby villages in Jindong District of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows workers cleaning a water surface in Changxing County of Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 14, 2023 shows a view of Dongyang river in Jindong District of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows the view of Sanyang wetland in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man sketches at Sanyang wetland in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 16, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People read books at a bookstore beside a river in Leqing, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 17, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk on a path by a river in Beilun District of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 16, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children have fun during a spring outing at a park surrounded by Songyin river in Songyang County of Lishui, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 15, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A wild duck flies over the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 15, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers clean the water surface on Dongtai river in Beilun District of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 16, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WATER-ENVIRONMENT-MANAGEMENT (CN)

(230321) -- HANGZHOU, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A bird flies over the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 15, 2023. Zhejiang Province has been taking water environment management as top priority in ecological construction, elevating the water quality of hundreds of lakes and rivers and establishing waterfront civic activity sites. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll rises to 476, rescue operations underway

STORY: Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll hits 476, rescue operations underway DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:24 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM NAMBOYA, Captain, Malawi Defense Force 3. various of survivors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHORAI NG AMBI, Social and behavior change specialist at UNICEF Malawi 5. various of survivors STORYLINE: More bodies have been discovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the death toll to at least 476 as of 07:00 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) Sunday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The government reports 918 people have been injured and 349 are missing. The number of displaced people is now at 490,098, with 533 camps set to accommodate the displaced. Amidst challenging weather, officers from the Malawi Defense Force have joined efforts with locals in search for more bodies in Blantyre's Chilobwe township, one of the heaviest h

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U.S., Europe in bank turbulence, triggering fears globally

STORY: U.S., Europe in bank turbulence, triggering fears globally DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in U.S. and Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIORGIO DI GIORGIO, Professor of macroeconomics and monetary policy at Rome's LUISS University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LARRY BENEDICT, CEO & founder of The Opportunistic Trader 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BREDAN AHERN, Chief Investment Officer of U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors STORYLINE: U.S. financial markets have been quite volatile recently after the near-simultaneous collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank challenged confidence in the financial system. The turmoil has sent shockwaves across the banking industry and caused the stock prices of European banks to plummet. The biggest victim so far was Credit Suisse. The second-largest Swiss banking group has secured an emergency loan from the country's central bank after its shares

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers conduct search and rescue work with sniffer dogs at a cyclone-affected area in Blantyre, Malawi, March 17, 2023. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman weeps at a cyclone-affected area in Blantyre, Malawi, March 17, 2023. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People conduct search and rescue work at a cyclone-affected area in Blantyre, Malawi, March 17, 2023. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 17, 2023 shows a cyclone-affected area in Blantyre, Malawi. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People carry a body during search and rescue work in Blantyre, Malawi, March 17, 2023. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl is seen at a temporary camp set up to accommodate displaced people in Blantyre, Malawi, March 17, 2023. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230318) -- BLANTYRE, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a temporary camp set up to accommodate displaced people in Blantyre, Malawi, March 17, 2023. More bodies have been recovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the total death toll to at least 438 as of 09:00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) Friday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The death toll rose from Thursday's 326, said the department in its fifth update, adding that approximately 345,183 people (or 79,602 households) have been displaced and 505 camps have been set up to accommodate them. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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Spicy noodles become booming industry in China's Chongqing

STORY: Spicy noodles become booming industry in China's Chongqing DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the noodles 2. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN QINGBING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the noodles 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUNXI, Manager of Chongqing Kings Noodle Management Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: With a history of more than 400 years, Chongqing spicy noodles (Xiaomian) is not only a famous local dish in China's Chongqing, but also an emerging industry with a growing global market. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN QINGBING, Xinhua correspondent "Eating a bowl of Chongqing Xiaomian is a daily routine for local people. With a history of over 400 years, Chongqing Xiaoman has evolved from a street food to a big industry. Not just limited to off-line shop, Chongqing Xiaoman has also made its headway in ready-to-eat market and captured the heart of consumers all over the world." At present, there are about 84,000 spicy noodle shops in Chon

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Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll continues to rise

STORY: Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll continues to rise DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of areas affected by the cyclone 2. various of Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), speaking to the press 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES KALEMBA, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) 4. various of the funeral 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President STORYLINE: The death toll from the devastating tropical cyclone Freddy in Malawi continues to rise, according to Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). In his regular update on Thursday evening, Kalemba reported that the death toll was at 326, but the number was still rising. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES KALEMBA, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) "Tropical cyclone Freddy induced flooding, strong w

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China's cyber legislation framework basically formed: white paper

STORY: China's cyber legislation framework basically formed: white paper DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference held in Beijing by the State Council Information Office on March 16 STORYLINE: China has formed a cyber legislation framework with the Constitution as the foundation, supported by laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, local regulations and local administrative rules, said a white paper published Thursday. The framework is endorsed by traditional legislation, and underpinned by specialized cyber laws governing online content and management, cybersecurity, information technology and other elements, read the white paper titled "China's Law-Based Cyberspace Governance in the New Era," which was released by China's State Council Information Office. This system of laws on cyberspace governance provides a strong institutional guarantee for building up China's strength in cyberspace, the paper noted.

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-TROPICAL CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230314) -- BLANTYRE (MALAWI), March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a damaged house in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 14, 2023. Tropical Cyclone Freddy has continued to cause devastation in the southern African region as the death toll from disasters such as flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. In Malawi, where the impact of the cyclone looks the most severe, the death toll has risen to 190 as more bodies were found Tuesday following the damages caused by tropical cyclone Freddy, which has now affected 12 districts and cities in the southern African nation, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-TROPICAL CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230314) -- BLANTYRE (MALAWI), March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People examine a damaged house in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 14, 2023. Tropical Cyclone Freddy has continued to cause devastation in the southern African region as the death toll from disasters such as flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. In Malawi, where the impact of the cyclone looks the most severe, the death toll has risen to 190 as more bodies were found Tuesday following the damages caused by tropical cyclone Freddy, which has now affected 12 districts and cities in the southern African nation, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-TROPICAL CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230314) -- BLANTYRE (MALAWI), March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman is seen at a damaged house in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 14, 2023. Tropical Cyclone Freddy has continued to cause devastation in the southern African region as the death toll from disasters such as flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. In Malawi, where the impact of the cyclone looks the most severe, the death toll has risen to 190 as more bodies were found Tuesday following the damages caused by tropical cyclone Freddy, which has now affected 12 districts and cities in the southern African nation, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-TROPICAL CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230314) -- BLANTYRE (MALAWI), March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in an area damaged in floods in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 14, 2023. Tropical Cyclone Freddy has continued to cause devastation in the southern African region as the death toll from disasters such as flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. In Malawi, where the impact of the cyclone looks the most severe, the death toll has risen to 190 as more bodies were found Tuesday following the damages caused by tropical cyclone Freddy, which has now affected 12 districts and cities in the southern African nation, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-TROPICAL CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230314) -- BLANTYRE (MALAWI), March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy sits at a damaged house in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 14, 2023. Tropical Cyclone Freddy has continued to cause devastation in the southern African region as the death toll from disasters such as flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. In Malawi, where the impact of the cyclone looks the most severe, the death toll has risen to 190 as more bodies were found Tuesday following the damages caused by tropical cyclone Freddy, which has now affected 12 districts and cities in the southern African nation, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-TROPICAL CYCLONE-DEATH TOLL

(230314) -- BLANTYRE (MALAWI), March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People check a road damaged in floods in Blantyre, Malawi, on March 14, 2023. Tropical Cyclone Freddy has continued to cause devastation in the southern African region as the death toll from disasters such as flash floods and mudslides continues to rise. In Malawi, where the impact of the cyclone looks the most severe, the death toll has risen to 190 as more bodies were found Tuesday following the damages caused by tropical cyclone Freddy, which has now affected 12 districts and cities in the southern African nation, according to the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

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Harvest of renowned Longjing tea begins in east China

STORY: Harvest of renowned Longjing tea begins in east China DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU SHENGQIANG, Longjing Village official 3. various of tea fields 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MIAO YAQIN, Tea farmer in Longjing Village 5. various of tea making STORYLINE: Tea farmers in east China's Zhejiang Province on Monday started to harvest Longjing tea, one of the most popular tea varieties in the country. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is a variety of green tea. As one of China's 10 most famous teas, it is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU SHENGQIANG, Longjing Village official "Judging from the condition this year, the tea has grown well. It should be of high quality." According to Hangzhou Longjing tea management association, the annual output of Longjing tea this year is forecast to maintain

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Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches

STORY: Biden approves California emergency as another winter storm reaches DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of mountain areas impacted by winter storms in San Bernardino County 2. various of the flooded area in downtown Los Angeles STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden approved a state of emergency in California on Friday as the most populous state in the country continued to get slammed by another strong and menacing winter storm. Biden ordered federal assistance "to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on March 9, 2023, and continuing," according to a White House press release. The action will authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by

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Multi-spectral drones help spring farming in central China

STORY: Multi-spectral drones help spring farming in central China DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of drones in flight 2. shot of farmers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG XIANGZENG, Local farmer 4. various of drones spraying pesticides 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JUN, Agricultural technician 6. various of remote control 7. various of drones spraying pesticides 8. various of crop field STORYLINE: Drones equipped with multi-spectral technology have been adopted in spring field management in Huaxian County, central China's Henan Province. As a new agricultural tool, multi-spectral drones make spring farming more accurate, saving labor costs and promoting efficiency. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG XIANGZENG, Local farmer "It's my first time to use multi-spectral drones, and they work quite well, saving labor costs and promoting efficiency." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JUN, Agricultural technician "We use multi-spectral technology t