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Camp for Russian prisoners of war

UKRAINE - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Employees of the canteen serve lunch, which consists of vinaigrette salad, borscht, pearl barley porridge with a piece of meat in gravy and seven slices of bread per serving, to the Russian POWs on the premises of the prisoner-of-war camp, Ukraine(Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A forensic expert works at the crater of a projectile during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Fragments of a missile are being collected during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Forensic experts work at the crater of a projectile during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Forensic experts work at the crater of a projectile during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A forensic expert works at the crater of a projectile during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Fragments of a missile are being collected during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter mans a fire engine during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter puts out a fire during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A police officer holds the fragments of a missile during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter jumps onto a ladder during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Forensic experts are seen at work during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter stays by a fire engine during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter pours water during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Firefighters put out a fire during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Firefighters put out a fire during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company is underway in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Firefighters work during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter pours water during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - Rescuers respond to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Aftermath of Russian missile attack in Kharkiv on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2024 - A firefighter pours water during a response effort to a Russian S-300 missile strike on a printing company in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. As reported, on the morning of May 23, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv region. In Kharkiv, seven people were killed and 20 others were injured at a printing company. A large-scale fire broke out. In Liubotyn, eight people were injured. The Ukrainian Railways said that their facilities in Kharkiv and the region had been hit, and six employees had been injured.

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

Palestinians are standing next to a vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on April 2, 2024, where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO. The Israeli military is stating that it is conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this ''tragic'' incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

Palestinians are standing next to a vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on April 2, 2024, where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO. The Israeli military is stating that it is conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this ''tragic'' incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

A view of the destroyed roof of a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO as the Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this "tragic" incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza, Strip April 2, 2024. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects near a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO as the Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this "tragic" incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza, Strip April 2, 2024. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects near a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO as the Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this "tragic" incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza, Strip April 2, 2024. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

Palestinians are standing next to a vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on April 2, 2024, where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO. The Israeli military is stating that it is conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this ''tragic'' incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects near a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO as the Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this "tragic" incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza, Strip April 2, 2024. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

Palestinians are standing next to a vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on April 2, 2024, where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO. The Israeli military is stating that it is conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this ''tragic'' incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects near a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO as the Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this "tragic" incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza, Strip April 2, 2024. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strike Kills Seven World Central Kitchen Workers - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects near a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to the NGO as the Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of this "tragic" incident, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza, Strip April 2, 2024. Photo by Yasser Qudihe/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza operation after aid workers killed in Israeli strike

STORY: World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza operation after aid workers killed in Israeli strike SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars of the World Central Kitchen attacked by the Israeli airstrike STORYLINE: The World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization on Tuesday announced an immediate suspension of its aid operations in Gaza, following the killing of seven employees in an overnight Israeli airstrike. The non-profit organization was "shocked to confirm the killing of seven members of its team in an Israeli army raid on Gaza," it said in a statement published on the official website. The aid group noted the targeted team "was traveling in a demilitarized zone in two armored cars bearing the organization's logo." The team was hit while leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse after unloading food aid there despite coordinating movements with the Israel Defense Forces, the statement added, ur

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Bangladesh launches first green fertilizer factory built under BRI

STORY: Bangladesh launches first green fertilizer factory built under BRI SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: NARSINGDI, Bangladesh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ghorashal-Polash Urea Fertilizer Project 2. various of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visiting and inaugurating the project 3. various of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiling the commemorative postage stamp 4. various of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepting the model of the factory 5. various of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched the Ghorashal-Polash Urea Fertilizer Project (GPUFP), the country's largest and first-ever green fertilizer factory, at an inauguration ceremony in Narsingdi district on Sunday. Nearly 1,000 Chinese employees from the China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven Ltd. (CC7), in collaboration with its Japanese p

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French President visits Brittany after Storm Ciaran

French President Emmanuel Macron meets France's energy distributor Enedis employees during a visit after Storm Ciaran in Daoulas, France, 03 November 2023. A red alert for strong winds and flooding has been issued for the Finistère department as Storm Ciaran bears down on north-west France. At least one person died in France and at least 16 others were injured, including seven firefighters. Photo by Yoan Valat/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 10, 2023. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manager Xiaoyu (R) communicates with a staff member at Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 10, 2023. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manager Xiaoyu (R) communicates with a customer through written words at Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 10, 2023. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Owner Ni Rui communicates with a staff member through written words at Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 10, 2023. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 10, 2023 shows Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manager Xiaoyu (L) takes order for a customer at Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 10, 2023. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-COFFEE-HEARING-IMPAIRED PEOPLE (CN)

(230811) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manager Xiaoyu makes coffee at Dugout Coffee & Brunch in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 10, 2023. All the seven employees of Dugout Coffee & Brunch are hearing-impaired people. The owner of the coffee hopes to pass on the positive attitude of the employees to more people. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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Merck CEO sees continued development potential in China

STORY: Merck CEO sees continued development potential in China DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BELEN GARIJO, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck Group STORYLINE: During a recent visit to China, Belen Garijo, chief executive of Germany's Merck Group expressed confidence in China's economy and reaffirmed the company's commitment to the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE (English): BELEN GARIJO, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck Group "China continues to be a very strategic market for Merck. It's our second most important market and one of the fastest growing, so we have a strong footprint in China that has developed very rapidly in recent years. We have seven sites, and almost 5,000 employees. And the contribution of China to our global operations is critical on several fronts. One, our regionalized supply chain. Second, innovation. In addition to that, we continue to invest very heavily in China. Both in 2

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River taxi service relaunched in Baghdad to relieve traffic jams

STORY: River taxi service relaunched in Baghdad to relieve traffic jams DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of river taxi service 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHANNAD RAYHAN, Captain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NOOR FARIS, Passenger STORYLINE: The Iraqi government has relaunched the river taxi project as one of its solutions to relieve traffic jams in the capital city of Baghdad. In Baghdad, a city of more than 9 million people, traffic congestion is severe, particularly on each of its 13 bridges to cross the Tigris River that bisects the capital. Iraqi Minister of Transportation Razzaq Muhaibis said that the government is keen to relaunch the service after seven years of suspension. "The current Iraqi government has developed several solutions to overcome traffic jams that lead to delays for employees, students, and all citizens from reaching their workplaces on time, and one of these solutions is the river taxi," Muhaibis said. The service was w

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Lebanon approves wage increase for public sector employees

STORY: Lebanon approves wage increase for public sector employees DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ministers in cabinet meeting 2. various of Information Minister ZIAD AL-MAKARI speaking to reporters 3. SOUNDBITE (French): Information Minister ZIAD AL-MAKARI, Beirut 4. various of demonstrators in Beirut Downtown 5. various of riot police 6. various of a soldier STORYLINE: The Lebanese government on Tuesday approved four additional monthly salaries for public sector employees, in addition to the two previous rises approved in Sept. 2022, the National News Agency reported. Public sector employees will start receiving seven salaries per month two months later. They are requested to complete a minimum of 14 working days per month to be eligible for the wage increase. They are only requested to attend 14 working days as the government cannot afford to pay the high cost of their daily transport to work. Meanwhile, the transportation allowanc

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Bangladesh's first green fertilizer factory built under China's BRI nears completion

STORY: Bangladesh's first green fertilizer factory built under China's BRI nears completion DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fertilizer plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD AL AMIN HOWLADER, Project supervisor 3. various of the fertilizer plant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MOHAMMAD RAJIOUR RAHMAN MOLLICK, Project director, Ghorashal-Polash Urea fertilizer project 5. various of the fertilizer plant 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU XIANGONG, Senior vice president of China National Chemical Engineering Group Corporation Ltd. STORYLINE: The construction work of Bangladesh's Ghorashal-Polash Urea fertilizer project (GPUFP), set to be the country's largest and first-ever green fertilizer factory, is nearing completion. More than 850 Chinese employees from the China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven Ltd. (CC7), in collaboration with its Japanese partner Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), have been working round the clock o

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Algeria hostage crisis

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo shows flowers laid in front of engineering firm JGC Corp.'s head office in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 23, 2013. Seven JGC employees were confirmed dead following a hostage crisis in Algeria, while three others remain unaccounted for.

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Algeria hostage crisis

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Endo, public relations chief of Japanese engineering firm JGC Corp., holds a press conference at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 23, 2013. Seven JGC employees were confirmed dead following a hostage crisis in Algeria, while three others remain unaccounted for. A national flag at half-mast can be seen in the background.

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Algeria hostage crisis

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo shows flowers laid at a temporary altar set up at engineering firm JGC Corp.'s head office in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 23, 2013. Seven JGC employees were confirmed dead following a hostage crisis in Algeria, while three others remain unaccounted for.

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Algeria hostage crisis

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A woman offers flowers at a temporary altar set up at engineering firm JGC Corp.'s head office in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 23, 2013. Seven JGC employees were confirmed dead following a hostage crisis in Algeria, while three others remain unaccounted for.

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Algeria hostage crisis

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Flowers are seen in front of engineering firm JGC Corp.'s head office in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 23, 2013. Seven JGC employees were killed after militants attacked a natural gas plant in Algeria, while three other employees remain unaccounted for.