CHINA-XINJIANG-BOLE-TREE PLANTATION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-BOLE-TREE PLANTATION (CN)

(240808) -- BOLE, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 23, 2024 shows a cherry-apple tree ecological park in Bole City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang Story: Tree plantation brings shade, respite to Gobi Desert city" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Children playfully takes a dip in a tubewell to get respite from the heat on a summer afternoon, on a hot summer day midst paddy fields on the banks of the River Jamuna on May 08, 2024, in Bogura, North of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Children playfully takes a dip in a tubewell to get respite from the heat on a summer afternoon, on a hot summer day midst paddy fields on the banks of the River Jamuna on May 08, 2024, in Bogura, North of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Children playfully takes a dip in a tubewell to get respite from the heat on a summer afternoon, on a hot summer day midst paddy fields on the banks of the River Jamuna on May 08, 2024, in Bogura, North of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Children playfully takes a dip in a tubewell to get respite from the heat on a summer afternoon, on a hot summer day midst paddy fields on the banks of the River Jamuna on May 08, 2024, in Bogura, North of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Children playfully takes a dip in a tubewell to get respite from the heat on a summer afternoon, on a hot summer day midst paddy fields on the banks of the River Jamuna on May 08, 2024, in Bogura, North of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Daily Life In Bangladesh

Children playfully takes a dip in a tubewell to get respite from the heat on a summer afternoon, on a hot summer day midst paddy fields on the banks of the River Jamuna on May 08, 2024, in Bogura, North of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity fair brings Eid cheer to Yemeni children

STORY: Charity fair brings Eid cheer to Yemeni children SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people visiting a charity event in Sanaa, Yemen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HATEM ABDURAB, Local resident 3. various of people visiting the charity fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-MUSHKY, Event organizer 5. various of people visiting the charity fair STORYLINE: Ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a glimmer of hope flickered in the war-torn capital of Sanaa. A large charity fair, organized by a local charitable body, aimed to bring smiles to the faces of 75,000 Yemeni children from underprivileged families. The fair offered a much-needed respite for these children, many of whom come from families displaced by conflict, orphaned, or struggling financially. The economic hardship brought on by nine years of war has pushed millions to the brink of starvation, according to a recent report by the United Nations. The fa

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Muslims Hold Special Prayers Alleviate Dry Winter Spell - India

Muslims Hold Special Prayers Alleviate Dry Winter Spell - India

Kashmiris offer special prayers in the compound of Jamia Masjid or Grand Mosque in Srinagar. Special congregational prayers known as "Salatul Istisqa" were organized by Anjuman Aquaf Jamia Masjid for respite from the prevailing dry weather conditions in Kashmir valley. On January 12, 2024, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Muslims Hold Special Prayers Alleviate Dry Winter Spell - India

Muslims Hold Special Prayers Alleviate Dry Winter Spell - India

Kashmiris listen to a sermon by the priest before offering special prayers in the compound of Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Special congregational prayers known as "Salatul Istisqa" were organized by Anjuman Aquaf Jamia Masjid for respite from the prevailing dry weather conditions in Kashmir valley. On January 12, 2024, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Muslims Hold Special Prayers Alleviate Dry Winter Spell - India

Muslims Hold Special Prayers Alleviate Dry Winter Spell - India

Kashmiris offer special prayers in the compound of Jamia Masjid or Grand Mosque in Srinagar. Special congregational prayers known as "Salatul Istisqa" were organized by Anjuman Aquaf Jamia Masjid for respite from the prevailing dry weather conditions in Kashmir valley. On January 12, 2024, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

Two Afghan children, amidst the debris in the aftermath of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat, sit among their treasured belongings buried beneath the ruins of their home, finding a small spot to take a brief respite from the difficult situation. Herat, Afghanistan, October 9, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 7, 2023 shows the factory of "Truck Baby" mattress in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou discusses with workmates on the production plan for a model of "Truck Baby" mattress in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 7, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou walks to a truck with a "Truck Baby" mattress in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 7, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou puts a "Truck Baby" mattress into the cab of a truck in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 7, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the "Truck Baby" mattress production team pose for a photo in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 9, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou ponders on the design of "Truck Baby" mattress at the factory in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 7, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou packs a "Truck Baby" mattress for delivery in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 7, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou (C) and his wife Yang Ya smile after a truck driver shows his satisfaction on the "Truck Baby" mattress in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 7, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-FORMER TRUCK DRIVER-TRUCK MATTRESS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(230717) -- KUNMING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mao Guangyou (L) and his wife Yang Ya discuss on the production plan for new orders at the factory of "Truck Baby" mattress in Fuyuan County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 8, 2023. Mao Guangyou dedicated countless nights over the past decade to navigating his truck through the lofty mountains of China. When feeling sleepy, he would pause along his journey and find solace and respite under the vast expanse of the starry sky. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former truck driver dreams big on road to restful journey" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Severe heatwave sweeps across India

STORY: Severe heatwave sweeps across India DATELINE: June 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: BIHAR, India CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indian people living in heatwaves STORYLINE: As the scorching heat continues to torment various parts of India, the nation finds no respite from the intense heatwaves. The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) data showed the maximum temperature in some parts of the country at 42.2 Degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday, which was said to be 4.7 Degrees Celsius above normal. The death toll in India's northern state Uttar Pradesh and its adjoining state Bihar due to the prevailing extreme heatwave conditions rose to 98 over the past three days, local officials said Sunday. In Bihar, 44 people have died due to the hot weather. The state is grappling with the prevailing heatwave conditions, leading to a red alert warning as stated in the IMD's daily heatwave guidance released on Friday. In response, the Patna district administration has taken immediate ac

Türkiye expects to boost tourism industry in summer

STORY: Türkiye expects to boost tourism industry in summer DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at Antalya Airport (Courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 2. various of tourists in coastal parts of Türkiye 3. various of tourists at Cappadocia 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye Representative of German Travel Giant TUI 5. various of people at an exchange office in Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye Representative of German Travel Giant TUI STORYLINE: Türkiye is looking forward to tapping into key summer tourism industry revenues to prop up its ailing economy as foreign tourists begin to flow to sunny Turkish holiday resorts, industry professionals said. Each year, this crucial industry, which employs 2.6 million workers, generates billions of U.S. dollars, offering much-needed respite for the national economy. Türkiye's tourism income jumped to 46.3 billion dollars in 2022, a surge of over 50 percent from 30

UN chief calls for 3-day truce in Sudan

STORY: UN chief calls for 3-day truce in Sudan DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking to podium 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of Guterres walking to reporters 4. various of Guterres leaving STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a three-day ceasefire in Sudan to allow trapped civilians to flee. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "As an immediate priority, I appeal for a ceasefire to take place for at least three days, marking the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, to allow civilians trapped in conflict zones to escape and to seek medical treatment, food, and other essential supplies. This must be the first step in providing respite from the fighting and paving the way for a permanent ceasefire. I have been personally engaged in doing everything possible to make it happen. The cessation of hostiliti

Air pollution returns to Beijing after APEC

Air pollution returns to Beijing after APEC

BEIJING, China - Cars are driven with their lights on in Beijing during the daytime on Nov. 29, 2014, due to air pollution after a brief respite during the APEC forum when the number of cars on the streets were restricted and many industrial activities were curbed.

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man dives in water in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man with umbrella walks on Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)