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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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Goldfish scooping competition

Contestants attempt to scoop goldfish using "poi" paper scoops at the 30th national goldfish scooping competition in Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 24, 2025.

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China: Woman Scoops Fish From Flooded Streets in Yangjiang, Guangdong

After nearly 12 hours of non-stop rain, floodwaters surged through the residential streets of Yangjiang, Guangdong, on June 16. This video captures the hilarious moment a woman used a dustpan to scoop fish outside her home following the torrential downpour. She successfully caught the fish in the end.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Leaves Fish Stranded on Coastline

A wave of live seafood washed ashore in Shaoyang, Hunan, on June 14, 2025, after Typhoon Wutip passed through. Crabs, fish, and shrimp were left stranded along the coast, drawing crowds of residents who rushed to collect them. Footage showed people picking up crabs and scooping fish into buckets, turning the beach into a temporary seafood market.

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants wait backstage during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants wait backstage during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The audience applaud the contestants during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Amos Agwata Michira, a 21-year-old Chinese language major at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute, performs kuaiban, a form of Chinese clapper talk show, during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230513) -- NAIROBI, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest University, Friday with winners scooping prizes and certificates of recognition. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Goldfish scooping competition in Nara Pref.

NARA, Japan - Participants try to catch goldfish using a thin paper scoop in the 20th Japan goldfish scooping competition held in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, known for its goldfish cultivation, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Children at Yasugi loach festival

MATSUE, Japan - Children scoop loaches during a loach festival in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, on Sept. 18, 2011. The city known for ''Yasugibushi,'' a folk song and loach-scooping dance, is promoting itself since Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda took office after comparing himself to the fish.

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'Loach city' promotes tourism

MATSUE, Japan - Hiromi Sakuno of the tourism association in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, holds a map featuring local restaurants serving loach dishes at a tourist facility in the city on Sept. 9, 2011. The city known for ''Yasugibushi,'' a folk song and loach-scooping dance, is promoting itself since Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda took office after comparing himself to the fish.

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Tokyo stocks rebound in morning after recent free fall

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian looks at the price board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Marunouchi district on Jan. 19. Tokyo stocks staged a powerful rebound, with investors scooping up a wide range of shares after the key Nikkei index lost over 1,100 points in the past three days.

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UNHCR urges for international support amid historic floods in South Sudan

STORY: UNHCR urges for international support amid historic floods in South Sudan DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: Juba CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a flooded village 2. various of submerged homes 3. various of external dikes 4. various of submerged homes 5. various of UN Peacekeepers reinforcing the dikes of the airstrip 6. various of Rubkona Market 7. various of UNHCR vehicle travelling between the humanitarian hub and the airstrip on flooded road 8. various of displaced women and host community heaving water from stretch of road 9. various of women scooping water from the road 10. various of Rubkona town STORYLINE: The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR on Friday called for international support for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan in the face of historic rains and floods for the fourth consecutive year and the threat of worse to come amid the climate crisis. The UNHCR said more than 900,000 people have been directly impacted as waters have swept away homes and livesto

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Tokyo stocks rebound in morning after recent free fall

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian looks at the price board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Marunouchi district on Jan. 19. Tokyo stocks staged a powerful rebound, with investors scooping up a wide range of shares after the key Nikkei index lost over 1,100 points in the past three days. (Kyodo)

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Children try to scoop up goldfish in annual competition

Children attempt to scoop goldfish using "poi" paper scoops at the 21st national goldfish scooping competition in Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goldfish scooping competition in Nara Pref.

A man tries to catch a goldfish using a "poi" paper scoop at the 21st national goldfish scooping competition in Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goldfish scooping competition held in Nara Pref.

Participants try to catch as many goldfish as possible with "poi" paper scoops during a competition in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2015. The city is a major producer of goldfish. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goldfish festival in Tokyo attracts visitors

Goldfish are seen in a tank at an annual festival in Tokyo's Edogawa district on July 18, 2015. Goldfish-scooping games and sales of specialty goldfishes on display were also held at the two-day festival through July 19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Visitors experience Japanese culture at Milan world expo

Visitors to the Japan Pavilion of Expo Milano 2015 scoop toy goldfish on June 22, 2015. Goldfish scooping is a summer feature of festivals in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goldfish scooping creates human bonds beyond generations

Photo taken May 17, 2016 in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, shows Koji Shimomura displaying how to scoop goldfish, a traditional Japanese game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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A woman scooping water

The well, fence and pots suggest that this garden belongs to a wealthy family. Colouring has been added skillfully to the woman's kimono, especially in the sleeve area. This is such a clear photograph that her facial expression can be easily observed.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number77‐28‐0]

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Scooping water

One woman is washing clothes while the other is drawing water. The colouring has been applied very skillfully. The fact that the camera is slightly out of focus indicates that the women were really engaged in work.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐17‐0]

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The washroom in a lavatory

The toilet was usually located on the porch outside the rooms of a house. A young woman is scooping water to wash her hands after leaving the toilet. The fence presents a beautiful scene.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐4‐0]

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'Loach city' promotes tourism

MATSUE, Japan - Hiromi Sakuno of the tourism association in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, holds a map featuring local restaurants serving loach dishes at a tourist facility in the city on Sept. 9, 2011. The city known for ''Yasugibushi,'' a folk song and loach-scooping dance, is promoting itself since Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda took office after comparing himself to the fish. (Kyodo)

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Children at Yasugi loach festival

MATSUE, Japan - Children scoop loaches during a loach festival in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, on Sept. 18, 2011. The city known for ''Yasugibushi,'' a folk song and loach-scooping dance, is promoting itself since Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda took office after comparing himself to the fish. (Kyodo)

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Goldfish scooping competition in Nara Pref.

NARA, Japan - Participants try to catch goldfish using a thin paper scoop in the 20th Japan goldfish scooping competition held in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, known for its goldfish cultivation, on Aug. 23, 2014. (Kyodo)

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National goldfish scooping championships in Japan

National goldfish scooping championships are held in Yamatokooriyama in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 18, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goldfish scooping competition in Japan

Photo taken on July 28, 2019, shows 12-year-old Daichi Namba practicing in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, for a national goldfish scooping competition in August. The competition in which players catch goldfish with a paper scooper, often seen at summer festivals, is held annually in the western Japan city, one of the country's biggest goldfish producers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goldfish scooping competition in Japan

Photo taken on July 28, 2019 shows (from L) Kota Namba with his sister Kurumi and younger brother Daichi practicing in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, for a national goldfish scooping competition in August. The competition in which players catch goldfish with a paper scooper, often seen at summer festivals in Japan, is held annually in the western Japan city, one of the country's biggest goldfish producers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo