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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

South African athletes are pictured after running alone as they were given a second chance for a finalist berth in the men's 4x100 relay at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2025, following contact with an Italian runner in the previous day's heat. The team, however, failed to advance to the final as they did not run better than eighth-placed France's time.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFYING HAMMARBY-METALIST KHARKIV

Hammarby's Vilde Hasund with a goal chance on Kharkiv's goalkeeper Daryna Bondarchuk during Wednesday's Champions League qualifying match, second round, semi-final between Hammarby and Metalist Kharkiv at 3 Arena in Stockholm on August 27, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

(240625) -- NAXXAR, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man and his retired racehorse are seen in the sea in Naxxar, Malta, June 23, 2024. The Second Chance Horse Rescue is a registered non-governmental organization in Malta dedicated to rescuing and wellbeing. Volunteers of the organization look after retired racehorses and help them find their loving homes and owners in Malta or abroad. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALTA-NAXXAR-RETIRED RACEHORSES

(240625) -- NAXXAR, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man and his retired racehorse are seen in the sea in Naxxar, Malta, June 23, 2024. The Second Chance Horse Rescue is a registered non-governmental organization in Malta dedicated to rescuing and wellbeing. Volunteers of the organization look after retired racehorses and help them find their loving homes and owners in Malta or abroad. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US media personality Kim Kardashian attends an event on Second Chance Month with US Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured) in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US media personality Kim Kardashian (L) attends an event on Second Chance Month with US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US media personality Kim Kardashian attends an event on Second Chance Month with US Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured) in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US media personality Kim Kardashian attends an event on Second Chance Month with US Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured) in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US Vice President Kamala Harris (C) delivers remarks beside US media personality Kim Kardashian (2-L), Jason Hernandez (L) and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin (R); during an event on Second Chance Month in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US media personality Kim Kardashian attends an event on Second Chance Month with US Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured) in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US Vice President Kamala Harris (C) delivers remarks beside US media personality Kim Kardashian (2-L), Jason Hernandez (L) and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin (R); during an event on Second Chance Month in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US media personality Kim Kardashian (L) attends an event on Second Chance Month with US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at an event on Second Chance Month

US Vice President Kamala Harris attends an event on Second Chance Month in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 April 2024. The White House issued a proclamation on Second Chance Month regarding efforts to give more than 650,000 people annually released from state and federal prisons in the United States ‘a fair shot at the American Dream’.

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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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Florida Governor DeSantis suspends presidential race, endorses Trump

STORY: Florida Governor DeSantis suspends presidential race, endorses Trump SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RON DESANTIS, U.S. Florida Governor (campaign video from Ron DeSantis's X account) STORYLINE: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 presidential race just two days before the New Hampshire primary, and endorsed former President Donald Trump. "We don't have a clear path to victory," DeSantis said in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, DeSantis said he was endorsing Trump because it had "become clear" that "a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance." DeSantis's announcement came just a few days after the 30-percentage-point loss to Trump in the Iowa caucuses. Trump was leading with 51 percent, and DeSantis came in second with 21 percent. SOUNDBITE (English): RON DESANTIS, U.S. Florida Governor

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2nd European Political Community summit focuses on security, energy

STORY: 2nd European Political Community summit focuses on security, energy DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: BULBOACA, Moldova CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Mimi Castle in Bulboaca 3. various of the arrival of European leaders 4. various of meetings STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent "Around 50 European leaders on Thursday gathered at the Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Moldova for the second European Political Community (EPC) summit. Moldovan President Maia Sandu said the agenda would focus on security issues, as well as energy, climate, and interconnectivity." Moldovan President Maia Sandu said at the end of the one-day summit that participating countries agreed to step up their joint efforts to strengthen cyber and physical security of European critical infrastructure. While the summit focused mainly on matters of pan-European importance, Moldova also sees it as a chance to further its EU accessi

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Children in Lebanon flock to public playground to enjoy Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Children in Lebanon flock to public playground to enjoy Eid al-Fitr DATELINE: April 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:34 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children playing in the public playground 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABED TERIAKI, Owner of a swing in old Sidon market 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ADEL ABED, Parent STORYLINE: As Lebanon continues to suffer from an unprecedented crisis and a tremendous increase in prices, the country still offers children a chance to enjoy Eid al-Fitr festivities at affordable costs. On the first and second days of Eid, a large number of children flocked to the playground in the old Sidon market. While the playground charged 5,000 Lebanese pounds (LBP) or 3 U.S. dollars at the old dollar rate of 1,500 LBP ahead of the crisis, it now charges 0.3 U.S. dollars to help children access these playgrounds and feel the joy of Eid. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABED TERIAKI, Owner of a swing in old Sidon market "We offer a space for vulnerable and poor people to enjoy

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows an inside view of Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows the exterior view of Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yimenghan passes a book to a student at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students read books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students read books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students read books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students wait to receive books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students read books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yimenghan explains a Chinese poem on spring rain to students at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yimenghan cheers students up at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yimenghan passes a book to a student at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yimenghan passes a book to a student at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students read books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MATHARE SLUM-SCHOOL-BOOK READING

(230422) -- NAIROBI, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students read books at Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) School in Mathare Valley of Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2023. The Mathare Valley, located in Nairobi, is the second largest urban slum in Kenya after Kibera. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2014. The organization has been continuing and promoting charity work in Mathare area. Thanks to the efforts made in the past years, several schools in Mathare have been renovated. Many poor children have free meals for lunch and have a chance to receive scholarships. Dream Building Service Association (DBSA) built its own school in 2016 in Mathare. Ahead of the World Book Day which falls on April 23, the school received a batch of books. Liu Yimenghan, a DBSA co-founder, and other teaching staff here held a reading event in hope of enhancing and encouraging the habits of reading among pupils. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (R) chats with her language partner Yin Yue, a student majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the

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China takes gold in women's team sprint at UCI Track Nations Cup

STORY: China takes gold in women's team sprint at UCI Track Nations Cup DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BAO SHANJU, Chinese cyclist 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID LAPPARTIENT, UCI chief 5. various of the competition STORYLINE: China bagged the women's team sprint gold medal on Wednesday at the 2023 International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Nations Cup in Cairo. China's trio of Bao Shanju, Yuan Liying and Guo Yufang finished their three laps around the 250-meter velodrome in 47.676 seconds, while Germany's squad of Pauline Sophie Grabosch, Emma Hinze and Lea Sophie Friedrich came second in 47.912 seconds. The 2023 Track Nations Cup is a chance for participating athletes to progress in their bid to earn spots at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BAO SHANJU, Chinese cyclist "We got the gold medal in this race, so in the future, we will have less

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd from L) reacts after missing a chance during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 2, 2022.

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Kashiwa's Kitajima vs. Santos in Club World Cup

TOYOTA, Japan - J-League champions Kashiwa Reysol forward Hideaki Kitajima sees a chance go begging in the second half of a Club World Cup semifinal against South American Champions Santos at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14, 2011. The Brazilian club won 3-1.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - People queue in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, for gallery tickets for the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. A total of 6,615 people, the second largest ever for the court, lined up for a chance for only 20 seats in the courtroom.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - People queue in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, for gallery tickets for the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. A total of 6,615 people, the second largest ever for the court, lined up for a chance for only 20 seats in the courtroom.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - Women show off wristbands given out by the Tokyo District Court at Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, prior to the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. Those with wristbands were eligible to take part in a lottery for the 20 court gallery tickets for the trial. The number of people who queued for the chance grew to 6,615, the second largest ever for the court.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - An official gives a man a wristband at Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, prior to the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. Those with wristbands were eligible to take part in a lottery for the 20 court gallery tickets for the trial. The number of people who queued for the chance grew to 6,615, the second largest ever for the court.

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6,600 people line up for Sakai's trial

TOKYO, Japan - People queue in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Oct. 26, 2009, for gallery tickets for the first trial for actress Noriko Sakai over drug allegations at the nearby Tokyo District Court. A total of 6,615 people, the second largest ever for the court, lined up for a chance for only 20 seats in the courtroom.

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Finance Minister Yosano loses seat in constituency

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano of the Liberal Democratic Party put his hands together and bows to supporters at his campaign office in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Aug. 30, 2009, in a gesture of apology after losing in his single-seat constituency in the House of Representatives election. But Yosano was reelected under the proportional representation system that gives a candidate a second chance.

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Fighters riddle Marines in 7th, 1 win from Japan Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham team members celebrate after the Fighters blowed out the Lotte Marines 7-0 on Oct. 15 to put them one game away from clinching a berth in the Japan Series for the second year in a row. The Pacific League title holders improved to 2-1 in the best-of-five Climax Series second stage and a win or a tie against second-place Lotte on Oct. 16 will secure their spot for a chance to win two consecutive Japan Series crowns.

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Gov't compiles 'second-chance' measures

TOKYO, Japan - Cabinet ministers related to a government 'second-chance' campaign meet at the prime minister's office on Dec. 26. They compiled a set of measures to help promote the employment of women, elderly people and ''Neets'' (people Not in Employment, Education or Training), and ''freeters'' (job-hopping part-timers).

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Japan stays alive in medal quest at world c'ship

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan players celebrate after coming from behind to beat Serbia and Montenegro in the second round match of the women's volleyball world championship at Nagoya Sports Complex on Nov. 11. They kept alive their slim chance of winning a medal for the first time in 28 years.

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Yanagisawa ready to succeed at new club Messina

TAORMINA, Italy - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa, who is on a one-year loan deal with Serie A club Messina, poses at a press conference in Taorimina on July 17. The Japan striker said he is ready for success after being given his second chance in the top flight with the newly promoted team.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a teammate missed a chance during the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 10, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Uruguay's Luis Suarez (9) covers his head with hands after missing a chance during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against Portugal at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Harry Kane (C) of England covers his face with his hands after missing a chance to score a goal just before the end of the second half of a World Cup Group B football match against the United States at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Nov. 25, 2022.

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Guterres underscores importance of upholding UN values, principles in today's world

STORY: Guterres underscores importance of upholding UN values, principles in today's world DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UN buildings 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of the UN buildings STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said in his message for the United Nations Day that upholding UN values and principles is essential in a world under stress. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "The United Nations is the product of hope. The hope and resolve following the Second World War to move beyond global conflict to global cooperation. Today, our organization is being tested like never before. But the United Nations was made for moments like these. Now, more than ever, we need to bring to life the values and principles of the UN Charter in every corner of the world. By giving peace a chance and ending conflicts that jeopardize lives, futures an

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GLOBALink | Congolese young man shows real China with videos

STORY: Congolese young man shows real China with videos DATELINE: May 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YINGYONG, Congolese expat in Xi'an STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YINGYONG, Congolese expat in Xi'an "I'm from Xi'an, Shaanxi. I regard Xi'an as my second hometown. I've been in China for 11 years." 31-year-old Yingyong was born and grew up in the Republic of the Congo. In 2011, he had a chance to study at Chang'an University in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Yingyong fell in love with Chinese culture, and decided to live in Xi'an after graduation. He founded a media company to create videos for social media to show what he experienced in China. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YINGYONG, Congolese expat in Xi'an "Why did I choose to stay? When I was a child, I thought that only Kung Fu represented China. But when I came here, I learned a lot and found that Chinese culture is extensive and profound, such as its