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Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Jonas Prising CEO Manpower Group. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration 9th Edition of The Vivatech - Paris

LOGO Manpower Group is seen during the 9th edition of the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair, at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, on June 11, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-driving bus begins commercial service in Ehime Pref.

MATSUYAMA, Japan, Dec. 25 Kyodo - A self-driving bus begins operating on a public road in Matsuyama in the western Japan prefecture of Ehime on Dec. 25, 2024. (Kyodo)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Emergency response workers deploy pumping pipes at a local community in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fu Tian)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows a member of armed police force operating an excavator to restore a blocked road in Qingxi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A member of armed police force operates an excavator to restore a blocked road in Qingxi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Emergency response workers place sandbags at a local community in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fu Tian)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Emergency response workers clear mud for local residents at Shaolian Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows a member of armed police force operating an excavator to restore a blocked road in Qingxi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Support workers of a mobile telecom service carrier try to restore damaged optical fiber cables at Shengzhuang Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows a member of armed police force operating an excavator to restore a blocked road in Qingxi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency response workers clear mud for local residents at Shaolian Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency response workers deploy pumping pipes at a local community in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A member of armed police force operates an excavator to restore a blocked road in Qingxi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency response workers place sandbags at a local community in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2024 shows a member of armed police force operating an excavator to restore a blocked road in Qingxi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-HEAVY RAINFALL-RELIEF WORK (CN)

(240625) -- HUANGSHAN, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Support workers of a mobile telecom service carrier try to restore damaged optical fiber cables at Shengzhuang Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 24, 2024. Rare and heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood situations in the city. Local emergency response authorities have been promptly deploying manpower and resources, draining floodwater, cleaning up muds and relocating affected residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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Drone inspects train rails

An autonomously operated drone inspects train rails of Kobe Electric Railway Co. on a trial basis in Ono in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2024. The test was conducted in preparation for possible damage to rails in the event of a natural disaster when a shortage of manpower in charge of railway checks is expected. ==Kyodo

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Drone inspects train rails

An autonomously operated drone (upper R) inspects train rails of Kobe Electric Railway Co. on a trial basis in Ono in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2024. The test was conducted in preparation for possible damage to rails in the event of a natural disaster when a shortage of manpower in charge of railway checks is expected.

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China's CNPC becomes lead contractor for Iraq's West Qurna 1 oilfield

STORY: China's CNPC becomes lead contractor for Iraq's West Qurna 1 oilfield SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BASSIM MOHAMMED KHUDAIR, Iraqi deputy oil minister for extraction affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN MINGZHUO, General manager of the Project 4. various of the West Qurna 1 oilfield in Iraq STORYLINE: China's leading oil and gas producer, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), officially took over from U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil as the lead contractor for Iraq's West Qurna 1 oilfield on Monday. Iraqi officials, Chinese diplomats, and representatives of oil companies attended the handover ceremony. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BASSIM MOHAMMED KHUDAIR, Iraqi deputy oil minister for extraction affairs "We congratulate CNPC for being the main contractor in this contract, and we have full confidence in CNPC, with its manpower, strategy, and vision, that this p

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Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) meets the press after inspecting a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

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Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from L) visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

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Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

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Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

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Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front, R) visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

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Kenya banks on private sector to scale up green financing

STORY: Kenya banks on private sector to scale up green financing DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference banners 2. various of conference exteriors 3. various of conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SOIPAN TUYA, Cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry 5. various of attendees at the conference 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ELIZABETH MREMA, UNEP's deputy executive director 7. various of attendees at the conference STORYLINE: The Kenyan government has come up with a raft of policy and regulatory incentives to encourage the private sector to invest in the green economy and tame the escalating climate crisis, a senior official said Monday. Soipan Tuya, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, said that by tapping into capital, technology and skilled manpower from the local private sector, the country's green transition will be accelerated. "We are committed

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Flooded Road in Baicheng City, China

BAICHENG, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - A drone aerial photo shows a flooded road in Zhenlai County in Baicheng City, Jilin Province, China, July 26, 2023. In recent days, the Baicheng area of Jilin Province has rained heavily, and the continuous rain weather has caused serious water accumulation in Zhenlai County, and the river water level has skyrocketed. The relevant departments of Zhenlai County actively organize manpower, large machinery and flood control materials to fully protect the safety of people's lives and property and the safety of river embankments.

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Kuwait restricts outdoor working hours due to hot weather

STORY: Kuwait restricts outdoor working hours due to hot weather DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers work in Capital Governorate 2. various of workers resting in a car repair garage in Capital Governorate during the time of the work ban 3. various of fans and air conditioners spraying water in the old market in Capital Governorate to reduce the high temperatures STORYLINE: Kuwait restricts outdoor working hours due to hot weather. The Kuwaiti Public Authority of Manpower announced that starting from June 1, it has implemented a ban on employing workers during the noon hours from 11:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon in open areas. The ban aims to protect workers from the extreme heat during summer. There will be dedicated personnel to inspect the ban and take legal measures against violators. The ban will last till August 31. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

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Intelligent machines help farming in China's breadbasket province

STORY: Intelligent machines help farming in China's breadbasket province DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farming machines STORYLINE: Intelligent machines are helping with farming in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, saving manpower and improving efficiency. As China's breadbasket province, Heilongjiang's mechanization rate of crop cultivation and harvest has reached 98 percent by November last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harbin, China. (XHTV)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This image captured at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China shows the Shenzhou-15 and Shenzhou-14 crew taking a group picture with their thumbs up after a historic gathering in space on Nov. 30, 2022. The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-15 spaceship entered the country's space station and met with another astronaut trio on Nov. 30, 2022, a historic gathering that added the manpower at the in-orbit space lab to six for the first time. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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Vietnamese nurse working at Japanese hospital

TOKYO, Japan - Vietnamese nurse Dinit Thi Chuc (L) holds a meeting with a colleague at Kashiwado Hospital in Chiba, east to Tokyo, on Nov. 5, 2014. Nurses from Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines have been employed by Japanese medical institutions in response to their manpower shortage.

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Lack of manpower delays library building in Kochi

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the construction site of a library in Kochi City, western Japan, in October 2014. Construction is behind schedule due to manpower shortages and rising material prices.

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Woman works as construction site supervisor

MATSUE, Japan - Rookie construction site supervisor Fumika Kono (R) holds a meeting on painting work at a construction site in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, Oct. 17, 2014. Manpower shortage has been a critical issue in the construction industry.

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Woman works as construction site supervisor

MATSUE, Japan - Rookie construction site supervisor Fumika Kono takes a photo of painting work in progress at a residential construction site in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 17, 2014. Manpower shortage has been a critical issue in the construction industry.