US: Anti-War Protest Held in New York City After Maduro Capture

A large anti-war protest was held in New York’s Times Square on Saturday afternoon, January 3, after U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with demonstrators condemning U.S. intervention while others gathered nearby to celebrate.

China: Surreal Glow of Rainbow Mountains Captured in Tibet

This video captures the surreal sight of the “rainbow mountains” during a journey through remote Tibet on July 19. The multicolored ridges glowed under daylight, creating a dreamlike, otherworldly landscape.

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(231224) -- ANSHUN, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Ji Xue (2nd L, above) walking back home from school in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 22, 2023 and Ji Xue (1st R, below) heading to a bus station to travel to her new home from Longtan Village in Xixiu District on April 22, 2018. Five years ago, six-year-old Ji Xue and her family of Miao ethnic group started a new life. Thanks to the poverty alleviation efforts, they were relocated to a new home from inhospitable mountainous and remote area. Supporting facilities in the relocation community where Ji lives now have become better and better over the past five years. It used to take Ji more than two hours to walk to school by mountainous road, while it only takes less than ten minutes to walk from her new home to school now. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Exploring Solomon Islands

STORY: Exploring Solomon Islands DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Honiara 2. STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Honiara Central Market 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Local residents 5. various of the sports stadium 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TERRY ALE, Local engineer STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent "The Solomon Islands is one of the most unfamiliar gems in Oceania. Consisting of nearly 1,000 tropical islands scattered across the Southwestern Pacific, it offers some of the world's best natural sceneries and travel experiences. Today we have arrived at Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, to explore the beauty and distinct culture of this unique country." The Solomon Islands, with a population of about 700,000, boasts a rich variety of fauna and flora. Its remote location has helped preserve its pristine beauty, making it a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and adventure see

Railway mechanics safeguard 277-meter-high bridge in SW China

STORY: Railway mechanics safeguard 277-meter-high bridge in SW China DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of railway mechanics working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Voice of Zhang Hao, Monitor of Qianxi bridge road inspection section STORYLINE: As China is in a 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, railway mechanics have been working hard to safeguard the safety of travelers, including those in remote areas. Yachihe Bridge in Guizhou Province is the bridge with the longest span along a major high-speed railway linking Guizhou with Sichuan Province. The bridge is 971 meters long, with its highest point 277 meters above the river below. Day and night, workers of the Qianxi Inspection section of the high-speed railway patrol over the bridge to guarantee its safety. Armed with hammers, binoculars, flashlights and other tools, they crawl up 277 meters to check the bridge's steel structure, concrete and power supply equipment. Check this one bridge.

Slow-speed trains facilitate people's travel in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Slow-speed trains facilitate people's travel in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of slow-speed train 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): POLATIKHAN, Train captain STORYLINE: As bullet trains zoom through stations in many parts of China, the seemingly outdated, rumbling slow-speed trains have continued to serve residents of remote areas with stable ticket prices and services. Though home to the world's most developed high-speed railway network, China still regularly operates more than 80 slow train services. The trains running between Xinjiang's capital Urumqi and Hotan, are typical examples. The whole journey of the train is 1,960 km, with 66 stops along the way. Since the trains' operation in June 2011, the fares have remained affordable for locals. People adore taking the slow-speed trains to carry goods to markets, send children to schools, and head for megacities as migrant workers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): POLATIKHAN,