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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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Paiporta - Valencia a Month After The DANA - Spain

A Christmas tree in a mud-covered area on November 28, 2024, in Paiporta, Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana). Last October 29, the DANA devastated several areas of Spain, being the province of Valencia the most affected, where the storm left more than 220 dead in its path. Within Valencia, Paiporta was one of the most affected municipalities. The repair and reconstruction of the infrastructures damaged by the floods and their management has been estimated at more than 2,600 million euros by the Regional Ministry of the Environment, Infrastructures and Territory, in addition to the amount of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which has so far allocated 123 million euros to restore mobility in Valencia and 185 million euros to repair the suburban and high-speed rail network. Paiporta, Valencia, Spain on November 28, 2024. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paiporta - Valencia a Month After The DANA - Spain

A woman walks next to an area covered in mud on November 28, 2024, in Paiporta, Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana). Last October 29, the DANA devastated several areas of Spain, with the province of Valencia being the most affected, where the storm left more than 220 people dead in its wake. Within Valencia, Paiporta was one of the most affected municipalities. The repair and reconstruction of the infrastructures damaged by the floods and their management has been estimated at more than 2,600 million euros by the Regional Ministry of the Environment, Infrastructures and Territory, in addition to the amount of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which has so far allocated 123 million euros to restore mobility in Valencia and 185 million euros to repair the suburban and high-speed rail network. Paiporta, Valencia, Spain on November 28, 2024. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paiporta - Valencia a Month After The DANA - Spain

A woman cleans a muddy area on November 28, 2024, in Paiporta, Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana). On October 29, the DANA devastated several areas of Spain, with the province of Valencia being the most affected, where the storm left more than 220 people dead in its wake. Within Valencia, Paiporta was one of the most affected municipalities. The repair and reconstruction of the infrastructures damaged by the floods and their management has been estimated at more than 2,600 million euros by the Regional Ministry of the Environment, Infrastructures and Territory, in addition to the amount of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, which has so far allocated 123 million euros to restore mobility in Valencia and 185 million euros to repair the suburban and high-speed rail network. Paiporta, Valencia, Spain on November 28, 2024. Photo by Rober Solsona/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-funded road boosts development in Cambodian capital

STORY: China-funded road boosts development in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:48 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shots of the ring road 2. various of vehicles on the road 3. various of shops along the road 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NGUON VANNARA, Cafe owner 5. various of shops along the road 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SIM CHANNY, Grocer 7. various of shops along the road 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SIM CHANNY, Grocer 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): KHOM SOKHE, Motorcycle mechanic STORYLINE: Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern part of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. The 53-km road opened to the public in August last year. It has not only facilitated travel and transportation of goods but also importantly contributed to improving the livelihoods of local residents. Nguon Vannara, 45, was formerly a farmer. After the road was built, she

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FUNDED RING ROAD

(240605) -- PHNOM PENH, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows part of the third ring road in southern suburb of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded ring road boosts development in southern part of Cambodian capital" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Riverway dredging underway in flood-hit district in Beijing

STORY: Riverway dredging underway in flood-hit district in Beijing DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dredging operation 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG HEWEI, Official of Water affairs bureau of Mentougou District 3. various of rainfall in Beijing STORYLINE: The dredging operation in the riverways of Beijing's Mentougou District has made major progress after the suburban area was heavily battered by rainpours and floods earlier this month. About 260 kilometers of riverways covered by sludge, tree branches and garbage had been cleaned up as of August 17. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG HEWEI, Official of Water affairs bureau of Mentougou District "We speed up cleaning up the riverways in our district to ensure the safety of flood flowing in case of rainfall and eliminate the risk of epidemic transmission. At the same time, we are working with municipal departments to restore the riverways as soon as possible." From July 29 to Aug. 2, Beijing

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Driverless cars ready for hire in suburban Beijing

STORY: Driverless cars ready for hire in suburban Beijing DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of driverless taxis STORYLINE: Driverless taxis are now available for hire in suburban Beijing, marking a new chapter in intelligent transport. Beijing earlier in March granted licenses to Chinese tech giant Baidu and autonomous vehicle startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxi services. The two companies, both among the leading players in China's autonomous driving industry, have each deployed 10 autonomous vehicles in a 60-square-kilometer area in Yizhuang, located in the southern suburb of Beijing. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ski instructor leads children to enter the ski area at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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Sit-in by supporters of Morsi

NASR CITY, Egypt - Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi reinforce a barricade at a site where pro-Morsi protesters continue a sit-in demonstration in a suburban area of Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 13, 2013.

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Uranium for 20 nukes repatriated from Japan in U.S. operation

TOKYO, Japan - This November file photo shows Kyoto University's research reactor in a suburban area of Osaka, from which highly enriched uranium has been removed for repatriation to the United States. The reactor will be converted to a low enriched uranium-fueled reactor by summer 2009.

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(2)GSDF unit head visits Samawah schools to take aid requests

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Col. Masahiko Sato (L, back), head of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) mission in the southern Iraq city of Samawah, checks a decrepit elementary school in a suburban area March 15. He visited the school to take requests for repairs.

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(3)GSDF unit head visits Samawah schools to take aid requests

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Children walk towards a Dutch soldier (L) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force member (R) in a suburban district of Samawah, southern Iraq, on March 15. GSDF members visited the area to check elementary schools and take requests for repairs.

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CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

(220821) -- BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers excavate the area for archaeological purpose at the research-based restoration part of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 17, 2022. Located in Beijing's suburban Huairou District, the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, once known among the hikers as "the deserted Great Wall", is believed to be one of the most dangerous parts of the relic. A restoration project, mainly focusing on a 1,678-meter-long wall with 8 watchtowers in the west part of Jiankou section, is expected to be completed by the end of October. The project is implemented in adherence of the principle of "minimum intervention" to ensure maximum authenticity, integrity and ancient historical features of the Great Wall. Meanwhile, a research-based restoration project is also underway with the aim of reinforcing and eliminating potential safety hazards as well as changes and existing conditions of the Great Wall through multidisciplinary cooperation

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CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

(220821) -- BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Technician Yang Zhanjie (C) demarcates the excavation area for archaeological purpose at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 17, 2022. Located in Beijing's suburban Huairou District, the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, once known among the hikers as "the deserted Great Wall", is believed to be one of the most dangerous parts of the relic. A restoration project, mainly focusing on a 1,678-meter-long wall with 8 watchtowers in the west part of Jiankou section, is expected to be completed by the end of October. The project is implemented in adherence of the principle of "minimum intervention" to ensure maximum authenticity, integrity and ancient historical features of the Great Wall. Meanwhile, a research-based restoration project is also underway with the aim of reinforcing and eliminating potential safety hazards as well as changes and existing conditions of the Great Wall through multidisciplinary cooperation. (Xin

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CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

(220820) -- BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Technician Yang Zhanjie (R) and his colleague set up a boundary line around the archaeological excavations area at the research-based renovation part of Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 17, 2022. Located in Beijing's suburban Huairou District, the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, once known among the hikers as "the deserted Great Wall", is believed to be one of the most dangerous parts of the relic. A restoration project, mainly focusing on a 1,678-meter-long wall with 8 watchtowers in the west part of Jiankou section, is expected to be completed by the end of October. The project is implemented in adherence of the principle of "minimum intervention" to ensure maximum authenticity, integrity and ancient historical features of the Great Wall. Meanwhile, a research-based restoration project is also underway with the aim of reinforcing and eliminating potential safety hazards as well as changes and existing conditio

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CHINA-BEIJING EXPO PARK-CAMPING AREA (CN)

(220721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 16, 2022 shows a camping area at the Beijing Expo Park in the suburban Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing Expo Park, where the International Horticultural Exhibition took place in 2019, has become a camping resort this summer. Twelve camping areas named after the constellations at the park have recently opened to the public. TO GO WITH "Across China: Camping, sports activities thrive at Beijing Expo Park" (Xinhua/Li Chunyu)

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CHINA-BEIJING EXPO PARK-CAMPING AREA (CN)

(220721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 16, 2022 shows a camping area at the Beijing Expo Park in the suburban Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China. The Beijing Expo Park, where the International Horticultural Exhibition took place in 2019, has become a camping resort this summer. Twelve camping areas named after the constellations at the park have recently opened to the public. TO GO WITH "Across China: Camping, sports activities thrive at Beijing Expo Park" (Xinhua/Li Chunyu)

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Traditional food, open-space restaurant more appealing in Indonesia during pandemic

STORY: Traditional food, open-space restaurant more appealing in Indonesia during pandemic DATELINE: April 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:07 LOCATION: SOUTH TANGERANG, Indonesia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EKO SULISTYANTO, Restaurant owner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARIE MEGA, Customer 4. STANDUP 2 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EKO SULISTYANTO, Restaurant owner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VERONICA TJAHJONO, Customer STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "Check out this neighborhood in south Tangerang. You may find it unimpressive. But this suburban area actually houses a mom-and-pop restaurant that is frequented by urbanites who are trying to get away from the hustle and bustle and embrace nature, traditional food, and a piece of serenity." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EKO SULISTYANTO, Restaurant owner "So, in my imagination, my warung is how to combine culinary, nature and tradition,

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Uranium for 20 nukes repatriated from Japan in U.S. operation

TOKYO, Japan - This November file photo shows Kyoto University's research reactor in a suburban area of Osaka, from which highly enriched uranium has been removed for repatriation to the United States. The reactor will be converted to a low enriched uranium-fueled reactor by summer 2009. (Kyodo)

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Uranium for 20 nukes repatriated from Japan in U.S. operation

TOKYO, Japan - This November file photo shows Kyoto University's research reactor in a suburban area of Osaka, from which highly enriched uranium has been removed for repatriation to the United States. The reactor will be converted to a low enriched uranium-fueled reactor by summer 2009. (Kyodo)

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Evicted suburban Mumbai slum dwellers discuss their future

People who were evicted from the Mandala slum area in suburban Mumbai discuss on July 3, 2015, how to cope with the aftermath of the demolition of their houses by the authorities. Some 4,000 households have been evicted from the slum due to the Indian government's housing-for-all campaign. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(2)GSDF unit head visits Samawah schools to take aid requests

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Col. Masahiko Sato (L, back), head of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) mission in the southern Iraq city of Samawah, checks a decrepit elementary school in a suburban area March 15. He visited the school to take requests for repairs. (Kyodo)

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Death of Tokyo teen in suspected suicide using gun

A police investigation is under way at a residential area in Hachioji, a suburban Tokyo city, on June 8, 2020, after a 15-year-old boy apparently shot himself with a gun and was pronounced dead at a hospital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Death of Tokyo teen in suspected suicide using gun

A police investigation is under way at a residential area in Hachioji, a suburban Tokyo city, on June 8, 2020, after a 15-year-old boy apparently shot himself with a gun and was pronounced dead at a hospital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Death of Tokyo teen in suspected suicide using gun

A police investigation is under way at a residential area in Hachioji, a suburban Tokyo city, on June 8, 2020, after a 15-year-old boy apparently shot himself with a gun and was pronounced dead at a hospital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(3)GSDF unit head visits Samawah schools to take aid requests

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Children walk towards a Dutch soldier (L) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force member (R) in a suburban district of Samawah, southern Iraq, on March 15. GSDF members visited the area to check elementary schools and take requests for repairs. (Kyodo)