Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

OSAKA, Japan, July 27 Kyodo - A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance. (Kyodo)

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

Largest number of Bon Odori participants at Osaka expo

A total of 3,946 people of 62 nationalities perform a Bon Odori dance at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 26, 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most people of different nationalities to participate in the Japanese midsummer folk dance.

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

A view of the Vatican Secret Archives on June 2011. - The Vatican Secret Archives (Archivio Segreto Vaticano) is the central repository in the Vatican City for all of the acts promulgated by the Holy See. The archives also contain the state papers, correspondence, papal account books and many other documents which the church has accumulated over the centuries. More than 1000 years of history on 85 km of shelving. The papal archives has served the Holy See for 400 years and is one of the most important and renowned research centres in the world. It is a treasure trove of peerless precious documents: millions of papers and parchments that can be accessed by scholars of all nationalities and all faiths. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A wedding ceremony is held in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A couple poses for a photo during a destination wedding in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

People attend a wedding ceremony in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A couple poses for a photo during a destination wedding in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A couple poses for a photo during a destination wedding in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A couple poses for a photo during a destination wedding in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A couple is seen at a wedding ceremony in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

Weddings In Cappadocia - Turkey

A couple is seen at a wedding ceremony in Cappadocia, Türkiye, on August 20, 2024. "We organized wedding events for 88 different nationalities. That's something else!" Murat Ozguc, owner of Türkiye Weddings in Cappadocia, a tourism hub in central Türkiye, told Xinhua. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Refugees, host communities stage walk in Kenya in show of solidarity

STORY: Refugees, host communities stage walk in Kenya in show of solidarity SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugees walking in communities in Kakuma 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of the UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 4. various of refugees walking in communities in Kakuma 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AJANG NYUOP BOL, Refugee community leader in Kakuma Refugee Camp 6. drone shot of the Kakuma Refugee Camp STORYLINE: Refugees based in Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya, host communities, and government officials on Wednesday staged a march organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)-Kenya in support of solidarity amid the rising influx of refugees. Nanduri Sateesh, head of the UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma, said the three-km walk symbolized the unity that has prevailed between the host communities and the more than 20 refugee nationalities hosted in K

Massive fire destroys shopping mall in Warsaw

STORY: Massive fire destroys shopping mall in Warsaw SHOOTING DATE: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Warsaw CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the burning building 2. various of mall's facade with the smoke mounting from behind 3. various of firefighters approaching the reporters 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Polish): MARIUSZ FELTYNOWSKI, Commander in chief of Poland's State Fire Services 5. various of two fire units in action 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Polish): MARIUSZ FELTYNOWSKI, Commander in chief of Poland's State Fire Services 7. various of the firefighters in action 8. various drone shots of the fire STORYLINE: Almost 1,400 stores, run by people of 14 nationalities, mostly Vietnamese, were destroyed totally in a massive fire that broke out on Sunday at the Marywilska 44 shopping mall in Warsaw's northern district of Bialoleka. The fire was spotted early in the morning and spread extremely quickly. According to Polish fire services, flames might have broken out simultaneously in various

At least 2 sailors killed in Yemen's Houthi missile attack on cargo vessel

STORY: At least 2 sailors killed in Yemen's Houthi missile attack on cargo vessel SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea STORYLINE: At least two sailors were killed, three others wounded, and three more missing on Wednesday in a Houthi missile strike on a commercial ship claimed to be U.S.-owned while it was crossing the Gulf of Aden. Sources at the Yemen Coast Guard in the southern port city of Aden, the temporary capital of the internationally recognized Yemeni government, told Xinhua that the "U.S.-owned" cargo vessel True Confidence was hit by several anti-ship ballistic missiles 50 nautical miles southwest of Aden port. The crew consisted of 20 sailors of different nationalities, including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India and Nepal, said the Yemeni sources on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to media. The sources said most of the crew ha

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

Dragon Elements Relics on Display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - A collection of more than 70 dragon elements relics on display at the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Feb 27, 2024.

Chinese New Year festivities enchant Kenyans amid blossoming cultural ties

STORY: Chinese New Year festivities enchant Kenyans amid blossoming cultural ties SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nairobi Chinese New Year Gala 2. various of Zainab Hawa Bangura, director-general of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, coming to the fair STORYLINE: Convened by the Kenya Overseas Chinese Association and the Kenya Chinese Women Association, the Nairobi Chinese New Year Gala attracted hundreds of visitors from various nationalities. The gala was held at the Two Rivers Mall, located in the northern suburbs of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, on Saturday. With the goal of sharing joy, peace, and human solidarity, which are key attributes of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the gala featured cultural performances, including Kung Fu, dragon dancing, Chinese cuisine, a lucky draw, and interactive games. The inaugural Nairobi Chinese New Year Gala was attended by Zainab Hawa Bangura, director-general of t

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning arrives at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Diplomatic personnel of China and Saudi Arabia greet the people evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning arrives at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese navy soldier escorting a child evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrives at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese navy soldier escorting an infant evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrives at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

SAUDI ARABIA-JEDDAH-CHINESE VESSELS-SUDAN-EVACUATION-ARRIVAL

(230428) -- JEDDAH, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan by Chinese navy vessels arrive at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah on April 27, 2023. Two Chinese navy vessels have successfully evacuated a first batch of 678 people from Sudan, who arrived at the Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah at around 3 p.m. Thursday Beijing time, according to an official statement. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's guided-missile destroyer Nanning and comprehensive supply ship Weishanhu were dispatched to Sudan on Wednesday Beijing time for emergency evacuation. The first batch of evacuated personnel consists of 668 Chinese citizens and 10 people of other nationalities. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

Libya deports over 600 illegal Egyptian migrants

STORY: Libya deports over 600 illegal Egyptian migrants SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the illegal migrants 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED BRED'A, Security Affairs official of the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department 3. various of the illegal migrants STORYLINE: The Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department on Monday deported more than 600 illegal Egyptian migrants to their country. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED BRED'A, Security Affairs official of the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department "Today, we are deporting more than 600 migrants of Egyptian nationalities who entered Libya without any legal procedures." The migrants were deported overland in coordination with the Egyptian Embassy to Libya, Bred'a said. Because of the insecurity and chaos in the country since the fall of late leader Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011, many migrants, mostly Africans, chose to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe

Palestinian-Israeli conflict: humanitarian aid in urgent need in Gaza

STORY: Palestinian-Israeli conflict: humanitarian aid in urgent need in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Gaza/Ramallah/Cairo/Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. STANDUP 3 (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent in Cairo STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "At least 70 Palestinians died in Israeli air raids last night (Oct. 16) according to the Ministry of Health. As the aggression continues for the 11th day, many (dead) were families who evacuated from the north part of Gaza as ordered by Israeli forces. Hamas announced yesterday (Oct. 16) that up to 250 captives are held safely in Gaza, and released footage showing an Israeli female captive being medically treated, and that they are willing to release those with foreign nationalities as soon as circumstances allow. The World Health Organizati

Confucius Institute in Nepal lauded during 1st inaugural anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute in Nepal lauded during 1st inaugural anniversary DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan University was hailed on Wednesday as an important platform for Nepalis to get to know about China as the institute marked its first inaugural anniversary in Nepal's capital. "Since its establishment to date, the Confucius Institute has proved invaluable in fostering people-to-people relations, cultural exchanges and linguistic understanding between the two great nations," said Shiva Lal Bhusal, rector of Tribhuvan University. The rector voiced hope the Confucius Institute will expand cooperation on joint research, publication and the exchange of faculties and students in the days to come among Tribhuvan University, East China University of Technology and Qinghai Nationalities University, which are co-building the institute, the second of its kind in Nepal. A propos

Illegal immigrants stranded at Libya-Tunisia border in dire conditions: Libyan official

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LIBYA-BASHER AREA-STRANDED AFRICAN MIGRANTS

LIBYA-BASHER AREA-STRANDED AFRICAN MIGRANTS

(230731) -- BASHER AREA, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the desert patrols of the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department and some stranded African migrants are seen in Basher area at the Libya-Tunisia border, Libya, on July 30, 2023. More than 100 illegal African migrants remain stranded at the Libya-Tunisia border after being expelled by the Tunisian authorities in the past few weeks. According to Human Rights Watch, these migrants from different African nationalities are faced with a lack of food, drinking water and shelter at the border and are in need of help. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

LIBYA-BASHER AREA-STRANDED AFRICAN MIGRANTS

LIBYA-BASHER AREA-STRANDED AFRICAN MIGRANTS

(230731) -- BASHER AREA, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Some stranded African migrants are seen in Basher area at the Libya-Tunisia border, Libya, on July 30, 2023. More than 100 illegal African migrants remain stranded at the Libya-Tunisia border after being expelled by the Tunisian authorities in the past few weeks. According to Human Rights Watch, these migrants from different African nationalities are faced with a lack of food, drinking water and shelter at the border and are in need of help. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)