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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. YAZD. THE JAME MOSQUE, BUILT UNDER THE BOUYIDES DYNASTY DURING THE XIITH CENTURY AND COMPLETED DURING THE XIVTH CENTURY. ITS TWO MINARETS ARE THE HIGHEST ONE'S IN RAN Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Larger Fish Caught on Video Nibbling Smaller One’s Tail in Guangdong

A video captured the moment a larger fish clamped its mouth on the tail of a smaller one, sucking and nibbling repeatedly in Guangdong on September 10.

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Natalia Tsarkova poses in her workshop situated two steps from the Vatican's museums in Rome,Italy on December 1, 2015 . This attractive young Orthodox Russian is the pope's official painter. 'To be the painter of the pope is a big responsibility,You need to feel a lot of things. You especially have to feel faith. To really convey one's spirituality, you need to feel the person you're portraying. A painting of the Holy Father is a message.' Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese startup Space One's 2nd rocket launch failure

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024, after its second failed attempt to become the first Japanese private firm to send a satellite into orbit, when its rocket self-destructed after launch the same day. (Kyodo)

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Japanese startup Space One's 2nd rocket launch failure

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024, after its second failed attempt to become the first Japanese private firm to send a satellite into orbit, when its rocket self-destructed after launch the same day. (Kyodo)

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Press conference marking the start of the Estonian XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma"

07.01.2025, Tallinn Press conference marking the start of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" at the Kolu tavern of the Estonian Open Air Museum. The ETV Children's Choir performing the song "Oma mÃµtte mets" (Forest of One's Own Thoughts). Conducted by Silja Uhs. The XXVIII Song Festival and XXI Dance Festival, titled "Iseoma" ("Kinship"), will take place from July 3â6, 2025, in Tallinn at the Song Festival Grounds, Kalev Stadium, and Freedom Square. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference marking the start of the Estonian XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma"

07.01.2025, Tallinn Press conference marking the start of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" at the Kolu tavern of the Estonian Open Air Museum. The ETV Children's Choir performing the song "Oma mÃµtte mets" (Forest of One's Own Thoughts). Conducted by Silja Uhs. The XXVIII Song Festival and XXI Dance Festival, titled "Iseoma" ("Kinship"), will take place from July 3â6, 2025, in Tallinn at the Song Festival Grounds, Kalev Stadium, and Freedom Square. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference marking the start of the Estonian XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma"

07.01.2025, Tallinn Press conference marking the start of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" at the Kolu tavern of the Estonian Open Air Museum. The ETV Children's Choir performing the song "Oma mÃµtte mets" (Forest of One's Own Thoughts). Conducted by Silja Uhs. The XXVIII Song Festival and XXI Dance Festival, titled "Iseoma" ("Kinship"), will take place from July 3â6, 2025, in Tallinn at the Song Festival Grounds, Kalev Stadium, and Freedom Square. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference marking the start of the Estonian XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma"

07.01.2025, Tallinn Press conference marking the start of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" at the Kolu tavern of the Estonian Open Air Museum. The ETV Children's Choir performing the song "Oma mÃµtte mets" (Forest of One's Own Thoughts). Conducted by Silja Uhs. The XXVIII Song Festival and XXI Dance Festival, titled "Iseoma" ("Kinship"), will take place from July 3â6, 2025, in Tallinn at the Song Festival Grounds, Kalev Stadium, and Freedom Square. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference marking the start of the Estonian XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma"

07.01.2025, Tallinn Press conference marking the start of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" at the Kolu tavern of the Estonian Open Air Museum. The ETV Children's Choir performing the song "Oma mÃµtte mets" (Forest of One's Own Thoughts). Conducted by Silja Uhs. The XXVIII Song Festival and XXI Dance Festival, titled "Iseoma" ("Kinship"), will take place from July 3â6, 2025, in Tallinn at the Song Festival Grounds, Kalev Stadium, and Freedom Square. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Japanese startup Space One's 2nd rocket launch failure

Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024, after its second failed attempt to become the first Japanese private firm to send a satellite into orbit, when its rocket self-destructed after launch the same day.

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Japanese startup Space One's 2nd rocket launch failure

Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024, after its second failed attempt to become the first Japanese private firm to send a satellite into orbit, when its rocket self-destructed after launch the same day.

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participants taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. On Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participants taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. On Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual Pride March - Mexico City

A Participant taking part during the 46th LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, which commemorates the pride of freely expressing one's sexual identity. on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. Mexico City, Mexico, June 29, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL

(240423) -- KATHMANDU, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform a ritual during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 23, 2024. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL

(240423) -- KATHMANDU, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a holy bath during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 23, 2024. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL

(240423) -- KATHMANDU, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman pays reverence to a water spout during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 23, 2024. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff 4

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

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Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff 3

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

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Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

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Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff 2

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

STORY: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China (file) STORYLINE: Multiple organizations in China have recently unveiled their lists of 2023's most popular catchphrases, new lexicons, and online buzzwords, painting a vivid picture of a dynamic and transforming country. From emerging technological terms such as "generative AI," to grassroots sports phenomena like "village basketball association," these phrases have succinctly captured various facets of the year, marking changes in Chinese people's perceptions and everyday lives. Zhen (self-inspire) This Chinese character is believed to embody the concept of adhering steadfastly to one's ideals amid challenges, and feeling joy resulting from every inch of progress. Generative AI Battle of large models Both are related to mushrooming AI applications based on large language models such as ChatGPT, or China tech giant Baidu's ERN

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews perform Kaparot ritual ahead of Day of Atonement

STORY: Ultra-Orthodox Jews perform Kaparot ritual ahead of Day of Atonement DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ultra-Orthodox Jews performing the Kaparot ritual STORYLINE: Ultra-Orthodox Jews performed the Kaparot ritual in the central Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, during which white chickens are slaughtered as a symbolic gesture of atonement ahead of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. The ritual consists of carefully passing a chicken over one's head three times while reciting the appropriate text, hoping to transfer their sins. The chicken is then slaughtered in a humane fashion in accordance with the laws of kashrut. The chicken itself is discreetly donated to a charitable cause, such as a yeshiva or orphanage, where it will be eaten just as any other chicken. Alternatively, the chicken will be sold. This year the Jewish Day of Atonement runs from the sunset of Sept. 24 to the sunset of Sept. 25. Xinhua News Agency cor

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Ancient Chinese jade culture glorious at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Ancient Chinese jade culture glorious at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Yucong" 2. various of Hangzhou 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA DONGFENG, Executive curator of Liangzhu Museum STORYLINE: Jade of Liangzhu Culture, a testament to the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization, has become a major cultural element of the 19th Asian Games set to open in east China's Hangzhou on Saturday. Their images can be seen in torches, medals, and venues, as well as the decorations found on the heads of its mascots. "Yucong," or "Jade Cong," is the earliest cosmological model in Chinese civilization. It demonstrates the ancient Liangzhu people's understanding of the universe. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA DONGFENG, Executive director of Liangzhu Museum "The more rooted in one's culture, the more global it becomes. Integrating the cultural elements of Hangzhou makes the Asian Games distinctive and unique. In this way, w

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform a ritual during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes a holy bath during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes a holy bath during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes a holy bath during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy takes a holy bath during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform a ritual during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BAISHAK ASNAN FESTIVAL-HOLY BATH

(230406) -- KATHMANDU, April 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes a holy bath during the Baishak Asnan festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2023. The locals believe that taking a holy bath on this day purifies one's spirit and makes one free from skin diseases. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Chinese Kung Fu gains popularity in Malawi

STORY: Chinese Kung Fu gains popularity in Malawi DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kung Fu practices at Blantyre youth center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEDDINGTON MSISKA, Senior member of Blantyre Youth Center Wushu Team 3. various of Kung Fu practices at Blantyre youth center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chichewa): PROMISE SYMON, Trainee 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EDGAR NTULUMBWA, Spokesperson, Malawi National Council Of Sports STORYLINE: After practicing Kung Fu for 10 years, Meddington Msiska, a member of the Wushu team at the Blantyre Sports Club, is now teaching his fellows various skills of Chinese martial arts. Msiska started learning Kung Fu in 2012 with the help of some Chinese trainers. He said he likes Kung Fu because of its beauty. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEDDINGTON MSISKA, Senior member of Blantyre Youth Center Wushu Team "It is a beautiful sport and it is not just physical. I think it helps one's mind as well. My mind is sharp

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Various images shown on Sharp's special mirror

OSAKA, Japan - A special mirror which can display one's image in various forms at the same time is on display in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on June 5, 2014.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda (R) is seen visiting the pit for a Toyota team in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 4, 2009. Toyoda, who is himself a motorcar racer with an international C-class license, announced Nov. 4 that his company will withdraw from Formula One at the end of the current season.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 4, 2009, shows a Toyota car racing in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture.

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Toyota to withdraw from Formula 1

NAGOYA, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 3, 2009, shows Toyota driver Jarno Trulli racing in Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture. Automaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced Nov. 4 that it will withdraw from the sport.