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ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum in Tokyo

ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum in Tokyo

Participants pose for photos during an ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum in Tokyo on June 26, 2024. About 60 judicial officials from 17 countries, including the Group of Seven countries and Association of Southeast Asian Nations members, attended the forum, which runs through July 2.

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ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum in Tokyo

ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum in Tokyo

Japanese Justice Minister Ryuji Koizumi (back, R) speaks at the opening ceremony of an ASEAN-G7 Next Leaders Forum in Tokyo on June 26, 2024. About 60 judicial officials from 17 countries, including the Group of Seven countries and Association of Southeast Asian Nations members, attended the forum, which runs through July 2.

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Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj Pilgrims Take The Metro In Mecca - Saudi Arabia

Hajj pilgrims are pictured aboard a train that runs on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" Photo by CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-2024 HAJJ-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL

(240620) -- MECCA, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hajj pilgrims are pictured aboard a train that runs on the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on Wednesday announced that it has completed the 2024 Hajj operation of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Over the seven days, 2,206 trains have been dispatched, serving about 2.094 million passengers, CRCC said in a statement. TO GO WITH "Chinese light rail delivers over 2 mln trips in Mecca for Hajj pilgrims" (CRCC/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows the Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Band members stage a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Band members stage a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A band member sings during a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Music teacher Wen Jin (R) gives instruction to drummer Wu Jiaxin during a music lesson in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Audience watch a band performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Band members stage a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Music teacher Wen Jin (R) gives a music lesson to a band in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Music teacher Wen Jin (R) gives instruction to drummer Wu Jiaxin during a music lesson in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Music teacher Wen Jin (R) gives a music lesson to a band in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Audience watch a band performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Band members stage a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Band members stage a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A band member sings during a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-HENGYANG-RURAL SCHOOL-BAND (CN)

(240531) -- HENGYANG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Band members stage a performance in Miaoxi Primary School in Goulou Town of Hengyang County, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In Miaoxi Primary School, there is a band with eight children, seven of whom are left-behind children, and the youngest is only 9 years old. Half a year ago, this remote rural primary school began to recruit volunteers with artistic talents, and Wen Jin, a music volunteer who runs a musical instrument shop, came to Miaoxi Primary School to teach music. Every Tuesday, Wen Jin would drive an hour and a half from the city through mountain roads to give music lesson to students. Thanks to the power of music, children in Miaoxi Primary School become more cheerful and confident. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-FINAL

(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-FINAL

(240505) -- SINGAPORE, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Michaela Blyde (Front) runs with the ball during the women's cup final match between New Zealand and Australia at the HSBC Rugby Sevens tournament held in Singapore, on May 5, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-SEMI FINAL-NEW ZEANLAND VS FIJI

(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-SEMI FINAL-NEW ZEANLAND VS FIJI

(240505) -- SINGAPORE, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Michaela Blyde (L) runs with the ball to score a try during the women's semi-finals between New Zealand and Fiji at the HSBC Rugby Sevens tournament held in Singapore, on May 5, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-SEMI FINAL-NEW ZEANLAND VS FIJI

(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-SEMI FINAL-NEW ZEANLAND VS FIJI

(240505) -- SINGAPORE, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Michaela Blyde (R) runs with the ball to score a try during the women's semi-finals between New Zealand and Fiji at the HSBC Rugby Sevens tournament held in Singapore, on May 5, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-SEMI FINAL-NEW ZEANLAND VS FIJI

(SP)SINGAPORE-RUGBY SEVEN-WOMEN-SEMI FINAL-NEW ZEANLAND VS FIJI

(240505) -- SINGAPORE, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Alena Saili (R) runs with the ball during the women's semi-finals between New Zealand and Fiji at the HSBC Rugby Sevens tournament held in Singapore, on May 5, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

NORTH MACEDONIA-SKOPJE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(240424) -- SKOPJE, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An election official runs a fingerprint authentication of an elderly woman at a polling station in Skopje, North Macedonia, April 24, 2024. North Macedonia kicked off the first round of presidential elections Wednesday, which are believed to influence the country's process to join the European Union (EU). Seven candidates are chasing the presidency, with major opposition leader Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, 70, and incumbent President Stevo Pendarovski, 61, running in front. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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One Dead And 21 Injured Near Super Bowl Parade - Kansas City

One Dead And 21 Injured Near Super Bowl Parade - Kansas City

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - An FBI agent runs toward Union Station after a shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. One person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Officials said they treated eight victims who were in immediately life-threatening condition and seven others who had suffered injuries that could prove life-threatening. Nine children were among the wounded - all are expected to recover. Police said they have arrested three suspects in connection to the shooting. Photo by Nick Wagner/The Kansas City Star/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian chef in China creates fusion dishes for Spring Festival

STORY: Italian chef in China creates fusion dishes for Spring Festival SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italian chef 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Owner of a dessert shop in Chongqing 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Owner of a dessert shop in Chongqing 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Owner of a dessert shop in Chongqing 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Owner of a dessert shop in Chongqing 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Owner of a dessert shop in Chongqing STORYLINE: As the Spring Festival approaches, an Italian chef who runs a dessert shop in China's Chongqing has prepared special New Year dishes that combine Italian cuisine with Chongqing culinary and cultural traditions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANCO BERGAMINO, Owner of a dessert shop in Chongqing "Hello, everyone. I'm Franco. I am Italian, and I've been in Chongqing for seven years. I open

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China's Hainan opens new scenic highway loop

STORY: China's Hainan opens new scenic highway loop SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:20 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway loop STORYLINE: A scenic highway circling the main island of south China's Hainan Province opened to traffic on Monday, according to a press conference in Haikou, the provincial capital. The project had a total estimated investment of 16.35 billion yuan (2.3 billion U.S. dollars), said Huang Peng, chief engineer of the provincial transport department. The highway is 988 kilometers in length and has 45 viewing platforms, 25 parking areas, 66 roadside parking belts and 14 electric vehicle charging stations, Huang said. It runs through 12 coastal cities and counties, 64 coastal townships and more than 1,200 villages, Huang added. The highway loop connects the province's 31 level-A scenic areas, 21 coastal tourist resorts, seven maritime sports bases, 61 traditional Chinese villages, 27 prehistoric cultural sit

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76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off

STORY: 76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CANNES, France CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival STORYLINE: The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening, with 21 films selected to compete for the Palme d'Or top prize. Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, twice winner of the Palme d'Or, is president of the festival jury. Ostlund won with "The Square" in 2017, and "Triangle of Sadness" in 2022. A record seven films competing for the Palme d'Or this year were directed by women. With trade unions threatening to cut power supplies during some major events in France due to the government's pension reform, local authorities have laid on extra security services at the festival to deal with potential threats. This year's festival runs from May 16 to 27, with winners to be announced at the closing ceremony. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cannes, France. (XHTV)

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Rail travel in SW China on fast track as new line opens

STORY: Rail travel in SW China on fast track as new line opens DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new Chengdu-Kunming Railway STORYLINE: A railway linking Chengdu and Kunming, two major cities in southwest China, is now fully operational with the opening of its last section on Monday. The 915-km new line runs almost parallel to an existing railway link between Chengdu and Kunming. With a designed speed of 160 km per hour, the rail line cuts the travel time between the two destinations from 19 hours to seven and a half hours. The railway traverses various mountains and rivers, which posed challenges during its construction. The new Chengdu-Kunming Railway features seven long tunnels and 11 long-span bridges. As a key project for China's West Development Strategy, the railway is expected to promote economic growth and the high-quality opening up of southwestern Chinese regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from

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Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

Baseball: Angels vs. Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States, April 27 Kyodo - This combined photo shows Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels pitching and hitting in a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on April 26, 2021. Ohtani became the first pitcher to start a game while leading the major leagues in home runs since Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees in 1921. Ohtani was tied for the lead with seven homers.

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Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Koji Uehara pitches against the Texas Rangers in their game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 13. Uehara gave up seven runs but earned his second win as the Orioles won 10-9.

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Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara speaks at a news conference at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 13 after earning his second win against the Texas Rangers. Uehara gave up seven runs but the Orioles won 10-9.

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Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Koji Uehara leaves the mound in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 13. Uehara gave up seven runs but earned his second win as the Orioles won 10-9.

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Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

Orioles' Uehara earns 2nd win

ARLINGTON, United States - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Koji Uehara pitches against the Texas Rangers in their game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 13. Uehara gave up seven runs but earned his second win as the Orioles won 10-9.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka shelled in worst start in majors

Red Sox's Matsuzaka shelled in worst start in majors

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) is taken out of the game by manager Terry Francona after allowing seven runs to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of their game at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 8.

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Darvish throws 7-plus innings as Rangers beat A's

Darvish throws 7-plus innings as Rangers beat A's

ARLINGTON, United States, Aug. 18 Kyodo - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish pumps his fist after striking out Coco Crisp in the seventh inning of a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 17, 2016. Darvish picked up his fourth win of the season after allowing two runs in seven-plus innings.

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Fujinami finds his groove, pitches Tigers past Swallows

Fujinami finds his groove, pitches Tigers past Swallows

TOKYO, Aug. 14 Kyodo - Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami picks up his 10th win of the season after holding the Yakult Swallows to two runs in seven innings at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2015. The Tigers won 7-3.

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Iwakuma ties career-high with 14th victory

Iwakuma ties career-high with 14th victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 5, 2014. Iwakuma allowed three earned runs on seven hits and a walk in 5-1/3 innings. Iwakuma tied a major league career high by winning his 14th game as the Mariners won 7-5.

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Iwakuma ties career-high with 14th victory

Iwakuma ties career-high with 14th victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma pitches against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 5, 2014. Iwakuma allowed three earned runs on seven hits and a walk in 5-1/3 innings. Iwakuma tied a major league career high by winning his 14th game as the Mariners won 7-5.

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N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 runs against Baltimore Orioles

N.Y. Yankees' Kuroda allows 2 runs against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 11, 2014. Kuroda allowed two runs in seven innings but did not figure into the decision in his team's 10th-inning, 3-2 loss to the Orioles

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Texas Rangers' Darvish suffers 3rd loss against Oakland Athletics

Texas Rangers' Darvish suffers 3rd loss against Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (R) is taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on June 17, 2014, after allowing seven runs. Darvish suffered his third loss as the Rangers lost 10-6.

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Yankees' Kuroda against Royals

Yankees' Kuroda against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas city, Missouri, on June 8, 2014. Kuroda threw seven solid innings, allowing two runs, both in the second inning, on five hits and two walks, but the Yankees lost 2-1.

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Darvish picks up 4th win

Darvish picks up 4th win

DETROIT, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on May 22, 2014. Darvish allowed two earned runs over seven innings, but had plenty of run support to pick up his fourth win as the Rangers beat the Tigers 9-2.

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Darvish picks up 4th win

Darvish picks up 4th win

DETROIT, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on May 22, 2014. Darvish allowed two earned runs over seven innings, but had plenty of run support to pick up his fourth win as the Rangers beat the Tigers 9-2.

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Darvish picks up 4th win

Darvish picks up 4th win

DETROIT, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on May 22, 2014. Darvish allowed two earned runs over seven innings, but had plenty of run support to pick up his fourth win as the Rangers beat the Tigers 9-2.

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Darvish picks up 4th win

Darvish picks up 4th win

DETROIT, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on May 22, 2014. Darvish allowed two earned runs over seven innings, but had plenty of run support to pick up his fourth win as the Rangers beat the Tigers 9-2.

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Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, the United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda leaves the mound during the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 18, 2014. Kuroda allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks in 5-2/3 innings as the Yankees lost 11-5.

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Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, the United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 18, 2014. Kuroda allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks in 5-2/3 innings.

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Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

Kuroda, Yanks' 5-game hot streak cooled off by Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, the United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 18, 2014. Kuroda allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks in 5-2/3 innings.

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