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China: Adorable Video Captures Kitten Getting Stuck in a Coat Sleeve

On December 8, in Henan Province, central China, a video captured the moment a kitten accidentally crawled into the sleeve of a thick cotton coat. With only its head and one paw sticking out from the narrow opening, the kitten found itself completely stuck. The owner held the coat up and laughed as the kitten struggled inside, twisting and kicking but unable to free itself from the tight fabric. The sleeve was reportedly too narrow for the tiny feline to turn around.

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, HUDSON RIVER. WOOD PILINGS FROM NEW YORK OLD PIER STICKING OUT THROUGH THE ICE ON HUDSON RIVER AT SUNSET WITH JERSEY CITY SKYSCRAPERS IN THE DISTANCE Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Parade Basij and IRGC - Tehran

Photo dated January 10, 2025 - A masked Basij militant aims an AK-47 as he is sticking out of a car window during a parade of an alleged 110,000 paramilitary Basij and IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) forces in downtown Tehran, Iran. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident airs bamboo shoots at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident airs bamboo shoots at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bamboo shoots are aired in front of an old house at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows flowering trees at Bailu Village in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager takes a rest in front of a homestay at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bamboo shoots are aired at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 compares the old residence (front) and the new residence (rear) of the same household at Bailu Village in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Neat houses are pictured at Bailu Village in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A 500-year-old ginkgo tree is seen at a scenic area in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cherry blossoms are pictured at a scenic area in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos on an ancient bridge at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A 500-year-old persimmon tree is seen at a scenic area in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists walk along the waterfront at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fresh bamboo shoots are boiled before they are aired at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager takes a rest in front of a homestay at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist looks over a vast bamboo forest at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - A snowy park, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - Cars are covered in snow, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - Cars are covered in snow, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - Snow-covered bushes and trees, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - A road sign is covered in snow, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - Benches are covered in snow, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - Cars are covered in snow, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Winter has returned to Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 19, 2024 - A municipal snow tractor is used for sidewalk snow management, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

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Refugee Camp - Briancon

A refugee sleeps in a tent, only his feet sticking out, France on August 31th, 2023, following the closure (for an indefinite period) of the reception center for exiles in Briancon, "Les Terrasses Solidaires", the parish of Briançon made its premises available and authorized the installation of tents outside. Around a hundred people are welcomed there today, with the blessing of the Bishop of Gap. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Refugee Camp - Briancon

A refugee sleeps in a tent, only his feet sticking out, France on August 31th, 2023, following the closure (for an indefinite period) of the reception center for exiles in Briancon, "Les Terrasses Solidaires", the parish of Briançon made its premises available and authorized the installation of tents outside. Around a hundred people are welcomed there today, with the blessing of the Bishop of Gap. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Refugee Camp - Briancon

A refugee sleeps in a tent, only his feet sticking out, France on August 31th, 2023, following the closure (for an indefinite period) of the reception center for exiles in Briancon, "Les Terrasses Solidaires", the parish of Briançon made its premises available and authorized the installation of tents outside. Around a hundred people are welcomed there today, with the blessing of the Bishop of Gap. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Türkiye's Erdogan likely to maintain assertive foreign policy: expert

STORY: Türkiye's Erdogan likely to maintain assertive foreign policy: expert DATELINE: May 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of presidential elections in Türkiye 2. various of the meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland-NATO at the NATO summit in Madrid, Spain 3. various of an old meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in Italy 4. various of photos of the handshake of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Egyptian President Abdulfettah Es-Sisi in Qatar 5. SOUNDBITE (English): BATU COSKUN, Ankara-based independent political risk analyst STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was declared the winner of the presidential election on Sunday, sending him to another five years in office. Apart from sticking to his economic policy, Erdogan is likely to maintain his assertive foreign policy while engaging in a delicate balancing act between the West and the East, said Batu Coskun, an Ankara-based independent

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Towards Mt. Qomolangma: sticking to post and sowing seeds of hope

STORY: Towards Mt. Qomolangma: sticking to post and sowing seeds of hope DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the observation and research station 2. various of observation work carried out by drones 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG YILONG, Associate researcher, Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, CAS 4. various of Mt. Qomolangma 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YILONG, Associate researcher, Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, CAS 6. various of observation work and apparatuses 7. various of local students 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): KELSANG NORGYEL, Headmaster of a local primary school 9. various of local students 10. time-lapse video of Mt. Qomolangma STORYLINE: An observation and research station under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has been working for nearly two decades on the north slope of Mt. Qomolangma, the world's highest peak. Established in 2005, the station, starting from a tent, has become a comprehensive observation s

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Chinese New Year greetings from China's space station

STORY: Chinese New Year greetings from China's space station DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: China's space station CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG LU, Chinese astronaut 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DENG QINGMING, Chinese astronaut 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FEI JUNLONG, Chinese astronaut STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG LU, Chinese astronaut "Looking out of the porthole, we could see a myriad of twinkling lights of the motherland. They are signs of joy, peace, and happiness. The Chinese space station, which is now in a stage of long-term operation, is manned by the three of us during this year's Spring Festival. Donning new clothes, eating dumplings, and sending greetings, we can't miss any of these festive traditions." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DENG QINGMING, Chinese astronaut "I believe that there are many people like us who are sticking to their posts at this moment. This is also a kind of happiness. The new journey in the new era is unfolding, which invol

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese overseas builder inspects a bridge girder erection machine at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese overseas builder inspects the interior of a bridge girder erection machine at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese overseas builders inspect a pier body at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese overseas builders inspect a bridge girder erection machine at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese overseas builder inspects a bridge girder erection machine at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese overseas builder inspects segmental beams at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-AYUTTHAYA-CHINA-RAILWAY-BUILDERS

(230120) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese overseas builder inspects segmental beams at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway in Ayutthaya, Thailand, Jan. 19, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Chinese overseas builders are still sticking to their posts at a construction site of the China-Thailand Railway. The China-Thailand Railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway. The first section, linking the Thai capital of Bangkok with Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to just over one hour. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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Japan's defense buildup to come under scrutiny in 2018

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 27 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (on stage) makes a speech in front of senior Self-Defense Forces officials at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. As Japan seeks to beef up its defenses in response to North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear and missile program, its long-held policy of sticking to a strictly self-defensive security posture will likely come under close scrutiny in 2018.

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Japan's defense buildup to come under scrutiny in 2018

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 27 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (L) receive a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2017. As Japan seeks to beef up its defenses in response to North Korea's rapidly advancing nuclear and missile program, its long-held policy of sticking to a strictly self-defensive security posture will likely come under close scrutiny in 2018.

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Japan, U.S. to meet again Aug. on TPP-related issues

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshi Oe, Japan's deputy chief TPP negotiator, attends a press conference in Washington, the United States, on July 15, 2014, after meeting with his U.S. counterpart Wendy Cutler. Using a mountain climbing analogy, he hinted the two sides had made headway on some sticking points, telling reporters, "The fog has lifted...Now I can see the summit."

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TEPCO restructuring plan

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshiharu Kawabata, head of the decision-making board of the Nuclear Damage Liability Facilitation Fund, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2013, after a meeting with the president of Tokyo Electric Power Co. TEPCO is having difficulty sticking to its 10-year restructuring plan due to a delay in restarting its idled nuclear reactors, Kawabata said.

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Japan-Australia FTA talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese farm minister Michihiko Kano speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2011, on free trade negotiations between Japan and Australia. The two countries ended their latest round of bilateral free trade negotiations the same day in Tokyo apparently without seeing a substantial breakthrough over the major sticking point of farm trade issues.

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Biodiversity conference in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Participants in the COP 10 international biodiversity conference discuss sticking issues during a recess of a working group session in Nagoya on Oct. 22, 2010. Developing and developed countries have clashed chiefly over the scale of finance needed to achieve new international targets for stopping the loss of biological diversity.

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Globe with 'nuke warhead' bars

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Visitors view the Nuclear Globe with missile-like yellow bars sticking out of its surface at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum on July 15. The ''missiles'' indicate the number of nuclear warheads deployed for real operations in the world. ''Do we really have that many?'' a visitor was overheard saying.

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Hokuetsu Paper rebuffs takeover proposal by Oji Paper

TOKYO, Japan - Hokuetsu Paper Mills Ltd. President Masaaki Miwa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 24. He said Japan's sixth largest paper company rejected a hostile takeover bid by Oji Paper Co., the country's No. 1 paper producer, by sticking to a planned capital and business tie-up with Mitsubishi Corp.

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Financier Murakami isn't sticking to plan to list Tigers

OSAKA, Japan - Financier Yoshiaki Murakami speaks to reporters at the head office of Hanshin Electric Railway Co. in Osaka on Oct. 11 after talks with Hanshin President Kyoji Nishikawa. The talks between Murakami and Nishikawa were the first since the revelation in late September that the Murakami Fund had acquired a major stake in the railway company.