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US: Residents Wake Up To Near-Freezing Temperatures In Northern California

On Friday morning, December 2, residents in eastern San Jose, California woke up to near-freezing temperatures and saw a rare sight of lots of frost and ice on cars and roofs due to the cold weather.

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-CHESS MUSEUM

(221203) -- ANKARA, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2022 shows chess displayed in the Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum in Ankara, Türkiye. In the old town of Türkiye's capital city, a one-of-a-kind chess museum offers visitors a journey through time and space with a wide variety of sets representing diverse cultures and traditions from across the world. TO GO WITH "Feature: How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-CHESS MUSEUM

(221203) -- ANKARA, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum in Ankara, Türkiye, Nov. 30, 2022. In the old town of Türkiye's capital city, a one-of-a-kind chess museum offers visitors a journey through time and space with a wide variety of sets representing diverse cultures and traditions from across the world. TO GO WITH "Feature: How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-CHESS MUSEUM

(221203) -- ANKARA, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2022 shows chess displayed in the Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum in Ankara, Türkiye. In the old town of Türkiye's capital city, a one-of-a-kind chess museum offers visitors a journey through time and space with a wide variety of sets representing diverse cultures and traditions from across the world. TO GO WITH "Feature: How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-CHESS MUSEUM

(221203) -- ANKARA, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2022 shows chess displayed in the Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum in Ankara, Türkiye. In the old town of Türkiye's capital city, a one-of-a-kind chess museum offers visitors a journey through time and space with a wide variety of sets representing diverse cultures and traditions from across the world. TO GO WITH "Feature: How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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Brazil: Wildfire Breaks Out On Hill In Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro

A wildfire broke out on a hill in Morro dos Cabritos, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro on Friday, December 2. Residents reported that the fire started when fireworks were set off shortly after the Cameroon team scored a goal to beat Brazil in the FIFA World Cup.

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US: At Least 4 Injured After Bus Crashes Into Vehicles Outside Shopping Center In Daly City, CA

At least four people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a SamTrans bus, a public transit bus, crashed into 16 vehicles in the Serramonte Center parking lot in Daly City, California on Friday, December 2. The bus driver told authorities that the brakes failed before the collision. This is a developing story.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Sweeps Through Western Kansas

A massive dust storm hit western Kansas on Friday, December 2, as a dry cold front moved through the state, swallowing towns in dust and creating zero visibility for drivers.

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Brown giant panda's leisurely time on snow in China's Shaanxi

STORY: Brown giant panda's leisurely time on snow in China's Shaanxi DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:23 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the brown giant panda Qizai STORYLINE: A leisurely day after snow for Qizai, the world's only captive brown giant panda, at a breeding center in China's Shaanxi. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xi'an, China. (XHTV)

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World Cup 2022: Riots Erupt Anew In The Netherlands Following Morocco Win Over Canada

Riots have erupted anew in several cities in the Netherlands after Morocco's World Cup 2022 Group F win, this time over Canada, on Thursday evening, December 1. Police clashed with fans in Rotterdam, Amersfoort, Amsterdam, and The Hague when they attempted to disperse crowds after celebrations turned unruly.

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China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos

STORY: China-Laos Railway boosts travel, promotes tourism in Laos DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Laos Railway and train stations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): KINGKEO DUANGPHANAM, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): VIXAY NIENSIPHON, Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DU ZHIGANG, Operation director, Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Lao): MAIKEO SENGALY, Passenger 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Thai): THANYART AREEYAT, Tour guide 7. various of trains STORYLINE: Since the launch of the China-Laos Railway in December 2021, the railway has significantly bolstered passenger transportation, greatly facilitated travel, and helped promote tourism in Laos. The China-Laos Railway has shortened the traveling time between cities along the route, enabling people along the line to seek education, visit families, or receive medical attention a lot faster. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): KINGKEO DUANGPHANAM, Passenger "This is my sixth time traveling on the railway.

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World Cup 2022: Fans Celebrate After Morocco Beats Canada And Books Round Of 16 Spot

Fans and supporters around the world cheered as Morocco beat Canada on Thursday night, December 1. Morocco's win books them a spot in the World Cup 2022 Round of 16.

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World Cup 2022: Japan Fans Celebrate Historic Win Over Spain In Group E 5

Soccer fans across Japan celebrated on the street or at sports bars early morning of December 2 after Japan's historic win over Spain in the World Cup 2022 Group E match.

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THAILAND-NAKHON RATCHASIMA-CHINA-THAILAND RAILWAY-CONSTRUCTION

(221202) -- NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Dec. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 10, 2022 shows a construction site of the China-Thailand railway in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. 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 the Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to over one hour. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Thailand railway brings Thais hope for convenience, prosperity" (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON RATCHASIMA-CHINA-THAILAND RAILWAY-CONSTRUCTION

(221202) -- NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Dec. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pannaros Boonserm (C), a translator at the China-Thailand railway construction project, works at a construction site of the China-Thailand railway in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, Nov. 10, 2022. 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 the Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to over one hour. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Thailand railway brings Thais hope for convenience, prosperity" (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON RATCHASIMA-CHINA-THAILAND RAILWAY-CONSTRUCTION

(221202) -- NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Dec. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 10, 2022 shows a construction site of the China-Thailand railway in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. 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 the Nakhon Ratchasima province, is expected to shorten the travel time from more than four hours to over one hour. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Thailand railway brings Thais hope for convenience, prosperity" (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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World Cup 2022: Japan Fans Celebrate Historic Win Over Spain In Group E 4

Soccer fans across Japan celebrated on the street or at sports bars early morning of December 2 after Japan's historic win over Spain in the World Cup 2022 Group E match.

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World Cup 2022: Japan Fans Celebrate Historic Win Over Spain In Group E 3

Soccer fans across Japan celebrated on the street and at sports bars early morning of December 2 after the historic win over Spain in the World Cup Group E match.

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World Cup 2022: Japan Fans Celebrate Historic Win Over Spain In Group E 2

Soccer fans across Japan celebrated on the street and at sports bars early morning of December 2 after the historic win over Spain in the World Cup Group E match.

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2 killed in training plane crash in NW Türkiye

STORY: 2 killed in training plane crash in NW Türkiye DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crashed training plane in Bursa (Ihlas News Agency) 2. photos of the crashed training plane in Bursa (Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: At least two people were killed when a single-engine training plane crashed in Türkiye's northwestern province of Bursa on Thursday, Ihlas News Agency reported. The plane crashed near a combined natural gas cycle power plant in the Osmangazi district of the city that carries the same name of the province, after taking off from Yunuseli Airport in the province's Yenisehir city at 3:40 p.m. local time (1240 GMT), according to the Ihlas report. The pilot and another person on board were killed, the report said, adding many firefighters, police, and medical workers were dispatched to the scene. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türk

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World Cup 2022: Japan Fans Celebrate Historic Win Over Spain In Group E

Soccer fans across Japan celebrated on the street or at sports bars early morning of December 2 after the historic win over Spain in the World Cup Group E match.

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US: Ferocious Winds And Rains Batter Alabama As Severe Storms Sweep Through South 2

Severe storms swept through parts of the South on Tuesday, November 29 causing two deaths in Alabama, building damage and downed trees across the region.

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US: Pancake Ice Forms Along Lake Superior Shore In Wisconsin

An approaching low-pressure system and its trailing cold front moved into parts of Wisconsin. This video shows pancake ice formed on the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland on Thursday, December 1.

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Brazil: At Least 2 Dead As Flooding Hits Parts Of Santa Catarina 4

Heavy rains hit Florianopolis and other parts of Santa Catarina on Wednesday, November 30, causing flooding and landslides, killing at least two people. The highway BR 101 has been closed near Morro dos Cavalos in Palhoça. A state of emergency has been issued for several cities in the state.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Severe Driving Conditions In Western Montana

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to western Montana on Thursday, December 1. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) issued a warning to drivers due to severe driving conditions in the area.

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Brazil: Flooding Hits Parts Of Santa Catarina 3

Heavy rains battered Florianópolis and other regions of Santa Catarina on Wednesday, November 30. The rain caused flooding and landslides in multiple cities. Parts of the highway were closed due to water trouble. In Florianópolis, the city hall issued an emergency declaration.

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Brazil: Flooding Hits Parts Of Santa Catarina 2

Heavy rains battered Florianópolis and other regions of Santa Catarina on Wednesday, November 30. The rain caused flooding and landslides in multiple cities. Parts of the highway were closed due to water trouble. In Florianópolis, the city hall issued an emergency declaration.

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Regular rotation mode of Chinese space station to be tested: senior designer

STORY: Regular rotation mode of Chinese space station to be tested: senior designer DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:28 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenzhou-15 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO XU, Senior spaceship designer at China Academy of Space Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GAO XU, Senior spaceship designer at China Academy of Space Technology STORYLINE: The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-15 spaceship entered the country's space station and met with another astronaut trio on Wednesday, a historic gathering that added the manpower at the in-orbit space lab to six for the first time. According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the space reunion has kicked off the country's first in-orbit crew rotation. Gao Xu, a senior spaceship designer at the China Academy of Space Technology, said the rotation can verify the feasibility of the regular rotation mode that will follow. He said that in the future, an average of two launches of crewed spa

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Brazil: Flooding Hits Parts Of Santa Catarina

Heavy rains battered Florianópolis and other regions of Santa Catarina on Wednesday, November 30. The rain caused flooding and landslides in multiple cities. Parts of the highway were closed due to water trouble. In Florianópolis, the city hall issued an emergency declaration.

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Blast in seminary kills 15 in northern Afghanistan

STORY: Blast in seminary kills 15 in northern Afghanistan DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the blast site STORYLINE: At least 15 people were confirmed dead and 22 others injured as a blast ripped through a seminary in Afghanistan's northern Samangan province on Wednesday, an official said on condition of anonymity. The official, who declined to be named, confirmed that the blast took place in Medressah Jihadia (Jihadi seminary) at 1:00 p.m. local time in the provincial capital Aybak city, 215 km north of Kabul, leaving 15 dead on the spot and injuring 22 others, some in critical condition. The official said that an investigation was underway. Meanwhile, Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Nafi Takor confirmed the bloody incident, saying the blast in the religious school claimed "10 lives and injured several others" in Samangan province Wednesday afternoon. No group or individual claimed responsibility for the blast. Xinhua News Agency corre

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27th Tashkent International Tourism Fair kicks off

STORY: 27th Tashkent International Tourism Fair kicks off DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tashkent International Tourism Fair STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of the 27th Tashkent International Tourism Fair "Tourism on the Silk Road" was held in Uzbekistan capital Tashkent Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov noted in his greeting that Uzbekistan today is in the center of the whole world's attention. "Within three days, there will be forums and sessions with the participation of industry experts, master classes, exhibitions, as well as for the first time in the history of a fashion fair with the participation of local and foreign designers," he said. Tashkent Internation Tourism Fair is the largest and most vibrant tourism industry event, not only in Uzbekistan but in the entirety of Central Asia. The fair has been held since 1995 with the official support of

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari (L) scores in stoppage time in a World Cup Group C football match against Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on Nov. 30, 2022.

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US: USC Students Show Support For Victims Of Deadly Urumqi Fire In China

Chinese students at the University of Southern California staged a protest on Tuesday, November 29 against China's zero-COVID policy and showed their solidarity with the victims of the Urumqi fire.

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U.S. House passes bill aimed at averting national rail shutdown

STORY: U.S. House passes bill aimed at averting national rail shutdown DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the U.S. Capitol 2. various of freight trains 3. various of a railway 4. various of passenger trains STORYLINE: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at averting a national rail shutdown. The lower chamber approved the resolution in a 290-137 vote, sending it to the Senate for consideration. In a second vote, most House members agreed to give rail workers seven days of paid sick leave per year. U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement on Wednesday, urging the Senate to "act urgently." "A rail shutdown would be devastating to our economy and families across the country," Biden warned. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, tweeted on Wednesday that he will "demand a vote on guaranteeing seven paid sick days for all rail workers." "At a time of record profits in t

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US: 2022 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza was lit up on Wednesday, November 30.

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US: 2022 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 3

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza was lit up on Wednesday, November 30.

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US: 2022 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza was lit up during the ceremony on Wednesday, November 30.

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World Cup 2022: Australia Fans Go Wild After Victory Over Denmark 2

Fans packing Melbourne's Federation Square celebrated wildly early Thursday, December 1 as Socceroos defeated Denmark in Group D advancing to the tournament.

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Letter bomb explodes at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid, injuring one

STORY: Letter bomb explodes at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid, injuring one DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of neighborhood of Ukrainian embassy in Madrid and Spanish police STORYLINE: A worker was slightly injured on Wednesday from a letter bomb exploded at the Ukrainian embassy in the Spanish capital Madrid. The explosion was reported to the Spanish National Police Headquarters at 13:15 local time (12:15 GMT), activating an operation at the embassy building. The Spanish National Police said the victim had no serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The Spanish National Police stated that, for the moment, they have no information about the origin of the letter or the type of substance that caused the deflagration. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Madrid. (XHTV)

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World Cup 2022: Australia Fans Go Wild After Victory Over Denmark

Fans packing Melbourne's Federation Square celebrated wildly early Thursday, December 1 as Socceroos defeated Denmark in Group D advancing to the tournament.

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US: Ferocious Winds And Rains Batter Alabama As Severe Storms Sweep Through South

Severe storms swept through parts of the South on Tuesday, November 29 causing two deaths in Alabama, building damage and downed trees across the region. This video was shot at a gas station in the west of Eutaw, west-central Alabama showing trash cans blown by fierce winds, heavy rain, and the moment of a power outage.

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US: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Volcano Continues To Erupt 2

The Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii erupted after almost 40 years of silence late Sunday night, November 27. The National Park Service closed some parts of the park near Mauna Loa. Although the lava is still erupting, researchers said that there was no threat to residential areas at the moment.

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US: Bay Area Residents Show Support For Anti-Lockdown Protests In China

Residents in San Jose and San Francisco held rallies on Tuesday, November 29 in support of demonstrations in China calling for an end to Xi Jinping's zero COVID policy and the resignation of the Chinese president. They also remembered the victims of the apartment fire in Urumqi which protesters in China blame on the COVID lockdowns.

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Japan: Another Protest Against China’s Zero-COVID Policy And President Xi Held In Tokyo 5

A group of demonstrators staged another protest against China's zero-COVID policy and demanded the resignation of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shinjuku, Tokyo on November 30. Similar movements have spread to cities outside China over the strict implementation of covid restrictions. Many blamed the death of 10 people in a fire in Urumqi on the covid policies that hampered rescue.

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US: New York Protesters Show Support For Anti-Lockdown Protests In China

Hundreds of people rallied outside the Chinese consulate general in New York on November 29 in support of demonstrations in China calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and the resignation of President Xi Jinping following the deadly fire in Urumqi.

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Japan: Another Protest Against China’s Zero-COVID Policy And President Xi Held In Tokyo 4

A group of demonstrators staged another protest against China's zero-COVID policy and demanded the resignation of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shinjuku, Tokyo on November 30. Similar movements have spread to cities outside China over the strict implementation of covid restrictions. Many blamed the death of 10 people in a fire in Urumqi on the covid policies that hampered rescue.

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP C-POL VS ARG

(221130) -- DOHA, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Czeslaw Michniewicz, head coach of Poland, checks time during the Group C match between Poland and Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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US: Waterspout Spotted Off Shore Of Panama City Beach, FL

A waterspout was spotted near the shore of Panama City Beach, FL on Wednesday, November 30.

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Japan: Man Disrupts Anti-China Protest, Asks Protesters To Remove Masks

A group of demonstrators staged another protest against China's zero-COVID policy and demanded the resignation of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shinjuku, Tokyo on November 30. Similar movements have spread to cities outside China over the strict implementation of covid restrictions. Many blamed the death of 10 people in a fire in Urumqi on the covid policies that hampered rescue. This video shows a man shouting at protesters, “Take Off Masks”, “Don’t Protest With Mask On”, and so on.

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UK: University Staff Strike Across Country Over Pay, Working Conditions, And Pensions

More than 70,000 university staff across the UK had their third day of a strike over pay, working conditions, and pensions. Two other events were held earlier on November 24 and 25. These strike actions are said to be the biggest in the history of higher education, and disruptions to class and school office work were expected.