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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Travel Disruptions in A Coruña

Heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, caused widespread traffic disruptions and flooding throughout the city of A Coruña. The sheer volume of rain in a short period led to significant traffic problems, particularly on the seafront promenade. The A Coruña Fire Brigade was called upon to intervene and unblock drains near the roundabout after the Eirís tunnel. This video shows the water leaking from the ceiling at a sports center in A Sardiñeira.

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Saori Minami

Saori Minami=Date: November 2, 1971, Place: Japan

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Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura on the set of the movie “Abashiri Prison”=Date : December 10, 1971, Place : Sounkyo, Hokkaido

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Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama=Place: Akasaka, Japan

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

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US: Brush Fire On South Mountain In Phoenix Burns Half An Acre

A brush fire broke out on the northeast face of South Mountain in Phoenix on Saturday, January 25. The fire burned approximately half an acre, and no injuries were reported.

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Typhoon Shanshan – Flock Of Seabirds Take Shelter On Ground Amid Strong Winds

Typhoon Shanshan brought heavy rains and strong winds to southwestern Japan as it made landfall near Sendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday morning, August 29. This video shows a flock of seabirds staying on the ground facing the same direction amid heavy winds and rain of Shanshan on the seaside of Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture.

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CHINA-TIANJIN-NIGHT ECONOMY (CN)

(240803) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member introduces the map that shows the location of western-style buildings at the opening ceremony of the 5th Tianjin Nighttime Life Festival in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 2, 2024. The 5th Tianjin Nighttime Life Festival began here on Friday night and will last about one month. People can enjoy night markets, music shows, sports games and art exhibitions during the festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Zishuo)

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Cote d'Ivoire, Angola to strengthen bilateral cooperation

STORY: Cote d'Ivoire, Angola to strengthen bilateral cooperation SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cote d'Ivoire and Angola signed 14 agreements on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The deals were signed in Abidjan during a visit to Cote d'Ivoire by Angolan President Joao Lourenco. The agreements cover cooperation in such fields as agriculture, mining and hydrocarbons, sports, water resources management, health, culture, and industry. The signing of the agreements demonstrates the mutual interest of the two nations, said Lourenco during a joint press conference with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. "We want to learn from the experience of each other and develop our economies in the interest of our people," he said. Ouattara welcomed the revitalization of bilateral relations, with the inaugural session of the joint Ivorian-Angolan cooperation co

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Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Voice on site: "Okay, okay. Everything is OK." On May 18, 2023, Li Shengtao successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma's South Col from an altitude of about 8,000 meters to the base camp area on the Nepali side. He became the first Chinese to accomplish this remarkable feat. Voice of Li Shengtao, Chinese paraglider "In May 2023, I successfully flew a paraglider over Mt. Qomolangma. At that moment, it felt as if I touched the sky." "No matter how high you fly, you always need to go back home. By the end of 2023, I returned to Lhasa." Over the past ten years, Li Shengtao has run a camp to promote the sport of paragliding in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGTAO, Chinese paraglider "Hi, Xinyu." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG XINYU, Paragliding enthusiast "Here is for you." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): L

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Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:07 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Referee "30 seconds to go! Listen to the countdown and go!" "Five, four, three, two, one." Having been passionate about cycling for nearly a decade, Tenzin Jigme will finally compete on a national-level stage. Tenzin Jigme is busy packing up his bike for an entirely new challenge. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TENZIN JIGME "I am prepping stuff for tomorrow. And the bike also needs to be ready for tomorrow's flight." As it's his first time leaving Xizang for a competition, Jigme seems a bit out of his element. Thankfully, help from his friends has given him much peace of mind. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): TENZIN JIGME "All done, right?" SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "Aren't you going to take the pedals?" SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "I heard

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Refugee girl living in Kenya defies odds to shine at Paris 2024

STORY: Refugee girl living in Kenya defies odds to shine at Paris 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:20 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the running school 2. various of athletes doing morning exercises 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): PERINA LOKURE NAKANG, Athlete 4. various of athletes doing morning exercises 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): PERINA LOKURE NAKANG, Athlete 6. various of athletes at training 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JANET JEPKOSGEI, Nakang's coach 8. various of athletes at training 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JANET JEPKOSGEI, Nakang's coach STORYLINE: Braving the cold early morning weather, a group of athletes meandered across the Nandi hills, located about 350 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, as part of their daily routine to build the stamina required for middle and long-distance races. Perina Lokure Nakang, a refugee girl from South Sudan, is a member of the group in their final preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled

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Vibrant Plateau: Teen boy's love for rock climbing

STORY:Vibrant Plateau: Teen boy's love for rock climbing SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:47 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Meet Mu Zerun, a 14-year-old rock climber. Despite his young age, he is experienced. Nicknamed Xiaomutou, meaning "Little Wood" in English, Mu won first place in all-around at the National Youth Climbing League in May. Voice of commentators: "Alright, let's turn our attention to "Little Wood" Mu Zerun to see how he handles this point. It seems like he's exhausted." "Agree." "Let's see how he manages to break through." After a year of training and competitions, Mu and his father decided to go to Lhasa in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region for high-altitude winter training. The coach they invited for the training was Sonam Gyatso from Xizang Climbing Team. It was a difficult challenge for the young boy to climb outdoors on the plateau. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MU JIANHONG, Mu Zerun's father "You are experiencin

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Vibrant Plateau: Tibetan young man's passion for American football

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Tibetan young man's passion for American football SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:54 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Tibetan young man Gelsang Lhundrup lives a modern life in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang. The 25-year-old owns a coffee shop. During his spare time, he devotes himself to his passion -- American football. Voice on site: "One, two, three, Khyung!" Gelsang Lhundrup plays running back on an amateur American football team in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GELSANG LHUNDRUP, Amateur American football player and coffee shop owner "This is the life I've always pursued. I can earn a living and also follow my passion. Before the match in Chengdu, I figured we only have three training sessions left, and then we're off to the game." He had been preparing a match to be held in Chengdu City in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Playing American football is not easy in Xizang given the plateau's l

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Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer

STORY: Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 2. mid of Burhan Kamil practicing Wushu 3. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SORAN KHAFFAF, Wushu lover 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIEL BAHADEN, Wushu lover STORYLINE: In a Wushu club located in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, over 100 local Chinese martial arts enthusiasts clad in traditional training attire are diligently practicing Wushu routines. Despite the midsummer heat of Sulaymaniyah, where the temperature has soared to above 40 degrees Celsius, their passion for Wushu burns even hotter. Burhan Kamil is the founder of this Wushu club. Like many foreign enthusiasts of Chinese Kung Fu, Burhan's fascination was s

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Myanmar bodybuilders celebrate Olympic Day amid challenges

STORY: Myanmar bodybuilders celebrate Olympic Day amid challenges SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes competing in a bodybuilding and physique sports competition in Yangon 2. the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Bodybuilding athletes in Myanmar celebrated Olympic Day 2024 on Saturday by competing in a bodybuilding and physique sports competition in Yangon. The event was held at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein attended the event and presented prizes to the winners. About 70 bodybuilders from across the country competed in three categories: men's bodybuilding, men's athletic physique, and women's athletic physique. Olympic Day 2024 falls on Sunday this year, and the theme is "Let's Move and Celebrate." Xinhua News correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated in Vladivostok

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated in Vladivostok SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in Vladivostok practicing Yoga STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated in Russia's Far Eastern city Vladivostok on Friday with hundreds of enthusiasts practicing yoga poses. On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vladivostok, Russia. (XHTV)

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending yoga events STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated across India on Friday with people from all walks of life practicing yoga poses for nearly an hour. Hundreds of people attended yoga events in different cities and towns, celebrating the day with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society." On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution during its 69th session, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. "The number of people practicing Yoga is growing worldwide. The world is looking at Yoga as a powerful agent of global good," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while participating in a yoga day event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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12-year-old Chinese boy finishes 100m in 11.63s

STORY: 12-year-old Chinese boy finishes 100m in 11.63s SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 100m race STORYLINE: A 12-year-old Chinese boy won the 100m race at the Guangdong primary school track and field championships, clocking in at an impressive 11.63 seconds, a remarkable speed for his age. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenzhen, China. (XHTV)

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Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes

STORY: Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center 2. various of the singing competition and Tai Chi performance 3. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking opera during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. Ilhem Motamri, a Chinese language teacher and an amateur singer, clinched the championship in the adult group with her performance of "Chess Piece." Motamri said she started teaching Chinese in 2004 and has been practicing singing Chinese songs since then. She believed that a Tunisian female singer proficient in Ch

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Photo exhibition held to celebrate China-Malaysia ties

STORY: Photo exhibition held to celebrate China-Malaysia ties SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photo exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DATO' ABDUL MAJID AHMAD KHAN, President of Malaysia-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: A photo exhibition on China-Malaysia relations was held in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Themed "Hand in Hand for Win-Win Cooperation," the exhibition showcased a total of 100 photos that captured important moments of bilateral relations, including exchanges in politics, economics, culture and sports. The exhibition was co-organized by Xinhua News Agency and the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, as well as supported by the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia. Dato' Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, president of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, said that the

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US: Wildfires Rage In Ruidoso In New Mexico, Prompting Evacuations

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire raged on Mescalero tribal land near Ruidoso, New Mexico, burning more than 3,000 acres on Monday, June 17. An immediate evacuation order was issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso, and both Highway 48 and Highway 70 were closed.

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Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon

STORY: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD TAQQI TAQADOSI, Organizer of the mini-marathon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): BAHAR ALIZADA, 10-year-old competitor in the mini-marathon 4. various of young competitors in the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: Some clad in simple sandals, Afghan children from the Bamiyan Valley set off on a run in front of the UNESCO-listed giant Buddhas site, an iconic symbol of Afghanistan's rich cultural history. The event, which commenced on Saturday, was a mini-marathon organized by Afghan and Chinese archaeologists, including members from Bamyan University, Shanghai University, and Shanghai International Studies University. The marathon aimed to raise local awareness of the urgent need to protect cultural relics in this war-torn country,

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Tai Chi festival held in Riga, Latvia

STORY: Tai Chi festival held in Riga, Latvia SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Riga CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tai Chi festival STORYLINE: A Tai Chi festival was held on Saturday at the ZALA SALA (Green Island) park in the center of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Tai Chi enthusiasts from Riga, Jurmala and other cities of Latvia gathered at the park to perform Tai Chi, Tai Chi fan and Tai Chi sword. The event was co-organized by the Latvian Tai Chi Association and a local Chinese painting studio. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Riga. (XHTV)

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Dragon boat race held in China's Guangzhou

STORY: Dragon boat race held in China's Guangzhou SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat team racing STORYLINE: The Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Tournament was held on the Pearl River in south China's Guangzhou on Sunday. The tournament is a traditional event with a long history in Guangzhou. A total of 111 dragon boat teams, including 19 overseas teams and nearly 4,000 athletes participated this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Kenya holds Olympics track, field trials

STORY: Kenya holds Olympics track, field trials SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the trails at the Nyayo National Stadium STORYLINE: Kenya on Friday and Saturday held its track and field trials for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Nairobi. According to Athletics Kenya, the top two finishers at the trials with Olympic qualifying times will make the Olympics directly, while the third slot will be allocated with additional procedure. All Kenyan athletes eligible to run at the Olympics must also have tested negative in three dope tests in the past year with the country still classified in Category A in the World Anti-Doping Agency list. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nairobi. (XHTV)

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Cote d'Ivoire holds mobilization ceremony for 2024 Olympics

STORY: Cote d'Ivoire holds mobilization ceremony for 2024 Olympics SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHEICK SALLAH JUNIOR CISSE, Ivorian taekwondo athlete in Men's +80 kg 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ZOULEIHA ABZETTA DABONNE, Ivorian female judoka in the Women's -57kg 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ADJE SILAS METCH, Minister of Sports and Living Environment 5. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: On Thursday evening, the National Olympic Committee of Cote d'Ivoire held a mobilization ceremony for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHEICK SALLAH JUNIOR CISSE, Ivorian taekwondo athlete in Men's +80 kg "The goal for all athletes is the gold medal. But you know, there is no exact science in sport. What is certain is that we will give the best of ourselves and God will do the rest. The secret to my success in 2023 is due to

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Single bamboo drifting competition held in SW China's Guizhou

STORY: Single bamboo drifting competition held in SW China's Guizhou SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes taking part in the single bamboo drifting competition 2. aerial view of single bamboo drifting STORYLINE: A single bamboo drifting competition took place in Zhenyuan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Tuesday, which attracted a total of 38 athletes from across the country. The single bamboo drifting competition consisted of men's and women's 100m and 200m races. Single bamboo drifting, which is believed to have originated along the Chishui River in Guizhou, has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Performers need to stand upon a bamboo pole while drifting on a river, a skill very hard to learn due to the difficulty of balancing on a single bamboo pole on the water. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guiyang, China. (XHTV)

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12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin

STORY: 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship kicked off on Monday at the Songhua River Ecological Tourism Scenic Area in Jingyu County, northeast China's Jilin Province. The three-day event attracts over 500 contestants from 21 universities and colleges to compete on-site, showcasing the charm of the dragon boat race. Jingyu County has put a lot of efforts into building cultural tourism projects during the event to integrate traditional sports, cultural tourism, and industry development together. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

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Grand horse race staged in Shangri-la, China

STORY: Grand horse race staged in Shangri-la, China SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:13 LOCATION: SHANGRI-LA, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the horse race STORYLINE: A grand horse race with the participation of around 300 horses was staged Monday in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shangri-la, China. (XHTV)

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Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather

STORY: Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the snow drifting challenge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHMOUD YOUSSEF, Regional director of Majid Al Futtaim 3. various of the snow drifting challenge 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHERIF WAGIH, Co-pilot at Alpha Racing Team 5. various of the snow drifting challenge 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MENNA BELAL, Spectator 7. various of the snow drifting challenge 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOTAZ SALEH, Spectator STORYLINE: At an artificial snow park in Giza province near the Egyptian capital Cairo, 15 four-wheel drive vehicles engaged in a snow drifting challenge for the first time in Egypt, amid cheers of tens of enthusiastic motorsport lovers who wore winter outfits in a subzero environment despite the hot weather outside. Ski Egypt, organizer of the snow rally at its venue, said that the event seeks to promote snow ral

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Athletes at Abidjan African Open 2024 eye Olympic medals

STORY: Athletes at Abidjan African Open 2024 eye Olympic medals SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:30 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abidjan African Open 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ARNAUD MALLEY, Organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABOUBACAR N'GOM, Chief Director of Refereeing of the African Judo Union 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEROME ZELMAN, Ivorian athlete 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): YOANE NGAE, Cameroonian athlete STORYLINE: The second edition of the Abidjan African Open has brought together around 400 athletes from 40 African countries to celebrate African judo since Thursday in Abidjan. The four-day competition is divided into two parts for African athletes of the African Judo Union aged 15 to 20 and international athletes respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ARNAUD MALLEY, Organizer "I think judo is facing many challenges at the moment. But the overall level is good and there are enough reserve forces. The national team coach and

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Mongolia holds int'l motorsports festival to promote special interest tourism

STORY: Mongolia holds int'l motorsports festival to promote special interest tourism SHOOTING DATE: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of motorsports festival STORYLINE: The ninth edition of an international motorsports festival kicked off in Ulan Bator on Saturday, aimed at promoting the development of special interest tourism. More than 1,000 motorcyclists from all 21 provinces of Mongolia and over 450 bikers from several countries and regions, including China, Russia, and South Korea, are participating in the annual event entitled "Steppe Wind." The festival is co-organized by the tourism department of Ulan Bator, the Mongolian capital, and the "Mongolian Choppers Brotherhood" non-governmental organization. The two-day festival features numerous activities, including a motorcycle parade, a concert by famous Mongolian rock bands, a DJ show, and an exhibition of rare and antique motorcycles. Xinhua News Agenc

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Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower unveiled 50 days ahead of Paris 2024

STORY: Olympic Rings on Eiffel Tower unveiled 50 days ahead of Paris 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of installation process of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower 2. various of Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANNE HIDALGO, Mayor of Paris 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): TONY ESTANGUET, President of the Paris 2024 STORYLINE: The iconic five Olympic rings adorning the exterior of the world-renowned Eiffel Tower were unveiled on Thursday, marking the 50-day countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The five Olympic rings, manufactured by ArcelorMittal, were installed on the iconic Eiffel Tower during the night of June 6-7, standing across the Seine River from Trocadero Square. "At the Games, we call these giant rings the 'Spectaculars' and could hardly do more spectacular than the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is Paris, it is France. We wanted to create an image that everyone will remember,

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Lao primary school receives basketball court from Chinese company

STORY: Lao primary school receives basketball court from Chinese company SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. various of the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School STORYLINE: The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) has handed over a newly-built "Friendship Road" basketball court to the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School in the Lao capital Vientiane. In a handover ceremony held on Wednesday, Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong said the delivery of the basketball court is a move to further deepen the construction of a China-Laos community with a shared future. He hopes that the school will make good use of sports facilities and equipment to train students to become pillars of the country and successors to the Laos-China friendship. Also speaking at the event, Liu Hong, general manager of the LCRC, said the basketball court is one of the key proje

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Climate change decimates corals in Türkiye, prompting protective measures

STORY: Climate change decimates corals in Türkiye, prompting protective measures SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SINAN ISIM, Diving instructor at the Türkiye Underwater Sports Federation 2. various of coral colonies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SINAN ISIM, Diving instructor at the Türkiye Underwater Sports Federation 4. various of coral colonies 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT KAPIKIRAN, Head of the Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MURAT KAPIKIRAN, Head of the Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers STORYLINE: Coral colonies across Türkiye's seas are perishing due to the abrupt effects of climate change, threatening marine life and prompting experts to call for more protective measures. Sinan Isim, a diving instructor at the Türkiye Underwater Sports Federation, told Xinhua that coral colonies across Türkiye's seas have faced significant losses as

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Australia unveils 18-strong squad for women's football at Paris Olympics

STORY: Australia unveils 18-strong squad for women's football at Paris Olympics SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australia's women's football team selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MEARES, Chef de Mission of the Australian Olympic Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 3. various of Australia's women's football team selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TONY GUSTAVSSON, Head Coach of Australia's women's football team 5. various of Australia's women's football team selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPH CATLEY, Captain of Australia's women's football team 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ELLIE CARPENTER, Vice-Captain of Australia's women's football team STORYLINE: The Australian Olympic Committee on Tuesday unveiled the line-up of an 18-member women's football team for the upcoming Paris Olympics, with 30-year-old defender St

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Real Madrid celebrates 15th Champions League title

STORY: Real Madrid celebrates 15th Champions League title SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Real Madrid team celebrating the Champions League title in Madrid on June 2, 2024 2. various of the party of the team and fans at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on June 2, 2024 STORYLINE: Real Madrid celebrated at home after beating Germany's Borussia Dortmund on Saturday for a 15th UEFA Champions League title. Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior struck late to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Wembley Stadium. Real Madrid paraded through Spain's capital city in an open-top bus on Sunday afternoon. The team passed by Plaza Cibeles, the emblematic place for celebrations of the white team's titles. The celebration ended at night at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, which featured giant screens, fireworks, chants and merrymaking by fans and team members alike. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Madrid. (XHTV)

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Kids perform walking on cylinder at sports meeting

STORY: Kids perform walking on cylinder at sports meeting SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: XING'AN LEAGUE, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of kindergarten children performing in a sports meeting held in Tuquan County, Xing'an League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. STORYLINE: Preschoolers captivated the audience with their impressive balancing acts on cylinders at a sports event in Inner Mongolia, China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xing'an League, China. (XHTV)

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China-aided football field handed over to Laos

STORY: China-aided football field handed over to Laos SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. various of the football field 3. various of the Hadnam China-Laos Friendship School STORYLINE: Representatives from Nam Tha 1 Lao Power Co., Ltd. have handed over a newly-built football field to a school in Hadnam village in northern Laos' Bokeo province. The handover ceremony was held on Saturday at the Hadnam China-Laos Friendship School in Bokeo province, some 350 km northwest of the Lao capital Vientiane. Speaking at the handover ceremony, director of the provincial department of education and sports Vandy Thammavong said sports are crucial to the healthy physical and mental development of students. He added that the football field will help students grow up healthier and happier, and further enhance the friendship between Laos and China. The China-Laos Friendship School in Hadnam

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Int'l Children's Day celebrated across Mongolia

STORY: Int'l Children's Day celebrated across Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Int'l Children's Day celebrated across Mongolia STORYLINE: The International Children's Day was celebrated across Mongolia on Saturday. A variety of activities for children, including sports contests, cultural concerts, and television programs focused on the protection of children's rights and interests, were organized to mark the occasion. International Children's Day was established in 1949 by the Women's International Democratic Federation. Today, many countries around the world celebrate the day annually on June 1. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Chinese schools boost health, happiness with focus on exercise

STORY: Chinese schools boost health, happiness with focus on exercise SHOOTING TIME: Recent and file footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of children's sports activities held in various parts of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO XING, Vice Principal, Tongmeng Kindergarten in Wuhan 3. Students practicing martial arts 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HOU MINGFEI, Vice Principal, No. 9 Primary School in Hunnan District of Shenyang 5. various of children's sports activities held in various parts of China STORYLINE: June 1st marks International Children's Day. Ahead of this day, diverse and colorful sports activities were held in various parts of China, allowing children to have fun while engaging in physical exercise. In a kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province, martial arts were introduced on campus. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO XING, Vice Principal, Tongmeng Kindergarten in Wuhan "In the past two years, over 200 children at our kindergarten hav

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Convoy of vintage cars departs from China's Horgos heading for Paris

STORY: Convoy of vintage cars departs from China's Horgos heading for Paris SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the convoy of vintage cars 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX BAUER, Luxembourg vintage car self-driving tour participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NATALIE, German vintage car self-driving tour participant 4. various of the convoy of vintage cars STORYLINE: A convoy of 91 vintage cars, known for their historical significance and unique designs, departed from the Horgos Port in Xinjiang, China on Friday. They will travel westward to their final destination -- Paris, France. This convoy of vintage cars, composed of classic models from around the world, departed from Beijing, China on May 18. The route took them through Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang before exiting the country via the Horgos highway port. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX BAUER, Luxembourg vintage car self-driving tour particip

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Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League

STORY: Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: RONGJIANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of former Brazilian footballer Kaka visiting the Village Super League in Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARCO SEGATTO, Italian student at Guizhou University 5. various of audience watching the game STORYLINE: Former Brazilian footballer Kaka paid a visit on Monday to the Village Super League in Rongjiang County in China's Guizhou Province. In 2023, the Village Super League (VSL), also dubbed "Cun Chao," featuring 20 teams, became a hit in China and the world for its popularity, down-to-earth nature and festive atmosphere. During his visit, Kaka received a warm welcome and gifts such as a batik scarf and a batik jacket, all handmade by local Miao people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engli

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People embrace traditional sports of ethnic minorities in China's Jilin

STORY: People embrace traditional sports of ethnic minorities in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: BAISHAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth Traditional Sports Games of Ethnic Minorities of Jilin Province 2. various of the pearl ball competition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN CHENXU, Player of Yanbian pearl ball team 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CUI YONGJIE, Coach of Yanbian pearl ball team 5. various of the traditional bow archery competition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): QU HAIJUN, Coach of Baishan traditional bow archery team 7. various of the games STORYLINE: The eighth Traditional Sports Games of Ethnic Minorities of Jilin Province kicked off on Tuesday in Baishan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. The Games have attracted over 1,100 athletes and coaches across the province. Competitors are showcasing their skills and passion in 14 traditional sports. In the pearl ball court, Yuan Chenxu, wh

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FC Barcelona confirm Hansi Flick as new coach

STORY: FC Barcelona confirm Hansi Flick as new coach SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the presentation of Hansi Flick as new coach of FC Barcelona at the club's offices with the club president Joan Laporta STORYLINE: Former Bayern Munich and Germany national team coach Hansi Flick was named as FC Barcelona's new head coach on Wednesday, replacing Xavi Hernandez. The 59-year-old has signed a two-year contract until June 2026, which is also the end of the current mandate of Barca president Joan Laporta. Flick's announcement had been expected after he was pictured in Barcelona having dinner with Laporta on Tuesday, after the president and sporting director Deco had flown to London to talk with him last week. Flick joins Barcelona after an unsuccessful spell with Germany's national team, who failed to survive the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but before that, he had won two league title

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Int'l sports exhibition kicks off in Tehran, Iran

STORY: Int'l sports exhibition kicks off in Tehran, Iran SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the int'l sports exhibition in Tehran STORYLINE: The 23rd International Exhibition of Sports, Sporting Goods & Equipment (SPORTEX) kicked off on Tuesday at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground in Iran. The event provides opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, commercial media, and those who are in related sectors to network and explore new possibilities. The participants showcased their latest products and achievements in diverse areas, including medical sports equipment, pharmaceutical and protein supplements, sports apparel, footwear, and more, according to the exhibition's official website. The four-day event will end on Friday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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Mountain running race held in SW China

STORY: Mountain running race held in SW China SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: TONGZI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mountain running race in Guizhou STORYLINE: Three thousand runners participated in a mountain running race on Sunday in Tongzi County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. According to the organizing committee, this year's event has been divided into various distance groups including 50km, 25km, 10km and 5km. Similar competitions have been held in Tongzi County since 2015. The events help to promote local tourism. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tongzi, China. (XHTV)

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Girona FC celebrates qualification for Champions League

STORY: Girona FC celebrates qualification for Champions League SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: GIRONA, Spain CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration in Girona (courtesy of Girona FC) STORYLINE: Girona FC of the Spanish league (La Liga) celebrated on Sunday afternoon after qualifying to play in the European Champions League next season. Fans swarmed the center of Girona in northeast Spain to show appreciation for the team's historic 2023/24 season. Girona FC placed third in this year's La Liga classification, behind only Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The team secured a place in the Champions League for the 2024/25 season, along with Real Madrid, Barca and Atletico Madrid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Girona, Spain. (XHTV)

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Finnish man fond of dragon boat race in China

STORY: Finnish man fond of dragon boat race in China SHOOTING DATE: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat race 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JYRKI LUOMALA, Finnish entrepreneur STORYLINE: Jyrki Luomala is a member of a dragon boat team in China's Guangdong Province. He's been preparing for the 2024 dragon boat invitational in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). SOUNDBITE (English): JYRKI LUOMALA, Finnish entrepreneur "I'm happy to say that I've been already five times in the dragon boat world championships. My name is Jyrki Luomala. I was born in Finland. Today we have a fantastic job to do. We have to pick up our 80-man boat. And this ceremony is called Qilong. Really nice thing. Every time when we are cleaning our big boat, it's actually a really happy day. Qilong is bringing prosperity and well-being for the people and the nation. This is my third year now to do this with the local dragon boat te