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Dollar tumbles in Tokyo

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the U.S. dollar tumbling to the lower 154 yen level on the morning of Jan. 26, 2026, down about 3 yen from the previous week, amid lingering wariness of a possible yen-buying intervention by U.S. and Japanese authorities.

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China: Adorable Panda Tumbles to Ground After Slipping Off Rope Ladder

Adorable video captured a male panda in Chongqing, China, on October 11, 2025, tumbling to the ground after it slipped through a gap while climbing across a wooden rope ladder.

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China: Man and Umbrella Toppled by Typhoon Gusts in Guangdong

This video was captured on September 19 in Shanwei, Guangdong. It shows a man braving the storm with an umbrella, attempting to test its strength against Typhoon Mitag’s violent gusts. However, the powerful winds proved overwhelming, and within seconds, both the man and his umbrella were sent tumbling to the ground.

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China: Cloud Fall Cascades Over Nanchuan’s Jinfo Mountain

This is the stunning moment that a mesmerizing waterfall cascaded down the eastern slope of Jinfo Mountain, leaving viewers in awe with its “cloud fall”-like appearance. On May 10, 2025, in Nanchuan District, Chongqing, the video showed thick white clouds dramatically tumbling down the mountain slope like a massive waterfall. The breathtaking spectacle occurred at the eastern foothills of Jinfo Mountain, a region that is known for its unique topography, which contributed to the formation of such rare natural phenomena. In the video, the clouds poured over the ridge in powerful streams, creating the illusion of liquid mist plunging from the peak. According to local meteorological explanations, the “cloud fall” was formed due to a specific combination of warm and cool airflows along the mountain slope. When temperatures rose on one side of the mountain, clouds were pushed by the wind toward the cooler side, creating a “cloud fall”. The video ended with the rolling clouds continuing their dramatic descent, blanketing the forested slopes below in a sea of mist.

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China: Woman Knocked Over by Flying Metal Sheet in Strong Winds

This tense moment shows a woman being knocked over by a metal sheet blown by strong winds. On May 9, 2025, in Luoyang, Henan, a video captured a restaurant worker standing on a loose metal sheet to prevent it from flying away and potentially hurting others. However, the wind lifted the sheet and sent her tumbling to the ground, resulting in a knee injury. The video ends with the woman lying on the ground in pain as a bystander rushes over to help her.

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Tokyo stocks nosedive

TOKYO, Japan, April 7 Kyodo - A pedestrian looks at a financial board in Tokyo on the morning of April 7, 2025, showing the key Nikkei Stock Average tumbling over 2,700 points from the previous trading day's close. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks nosedive

A pedestrian looks at a financial board in Tokyo on the morning of April 7, 2025, showing the key Nikkei Stock Average tumbling over 2,700 points from the previous trading day's close.

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Dollar plunges to 150 yen level

A financial monitor at a currency trading house in Tokyo shows the dollar tumbling to the 150 yen level on Feb. 7, 2025.

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U.S. dollar plunges to 141 yen level

Currency monitors in the early hours of Dec. 8, 2023, at a foreign exchange company in Tokyo show the U.S. dollar tumbling to the 141 yen level in New York trading on Dec. 7.

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows a giant costume of the "Lion King" lifted to be on display during a parade in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangd

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers practice at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, makin

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers perform at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows Guangdong Lion Dancers performing in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows people enjoying a Guangdong Lion Dance show in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among th

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy a Guangdong Lion Dance show in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making it a c

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers practice at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, makin

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows a giant costume of the "Lion King" being on display during a parade in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Pro

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers perform at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers practice at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, makin

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 12, 2023 shows a giant costume of the "Lion King" being on display during a parade in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Pro

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy a Guangdong Lion Dance show in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making it a c

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy a Guangdong Lion Dance show in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making it a c

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers practice at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, makin

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant costume of the "Lion King" is lifted to be on display during a parade in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers perform in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making it a cultural brid

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Lion Dancers are seen at a training base in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 13, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, makin

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A giant costume of the "Lion King" is on display during a parade in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 15, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas

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(SP)GUANGDONG-FOSHAN-GUANGDONG LION DANCE(CN)

(230206) -- FOSHAN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy a Guangdong Lion Dance show in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was later introduced to the south by migrants from the north. The Guangdong Lion Dance developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese tradition, people regard the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which can drive away evil and protect humans and livestock. Dancing on the poles makes the art a gripping spectacle. There are usually poles of heights between 1.2 meters and 2.5 meters with up to 1.8 meters between them. Lion Dancers have to practice very hard to avoid tumbling to the ground. The Guangdong Lion Dance is popular not only in Guangdong Province, but also among the overseas Chinese, making it a c

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Snow comes tumbling down from rooftop like "mini-avalanche"

STORY: Snow comes tumbling down from rooftop like "mini-avalanche" DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:20 LOCATION: ALTAY, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of snow cleaning STORYLINE: Nearly a meter of snow has fallen in Hemu Village of Altay Prefecture in China's Xinjiang recently. For house safety, villagers need to clear snow on rooftops. People could have fun with it. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Altay, China. (XHTV)

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Japan's Asada in women's short program in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Combination photo shows Japan's Mao Asada tumbling on her triple axel landing during the women's short program of the figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics at the Iceberg Skating Palace in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014.

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Tokyo stocks end lower

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in central Tokyo's Yaesu district displays the Nikkei Stock Average (top C) and foreign stock indexes on the afternoon of June 25, 2013. Tokyo stocks ended lower as sentiment was dented by tumbling Chinese shares, amid concern over the country's liquidity squeeze.

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Nikkei tumbles over 7%

TOKYO, Japan - A man stands by a signboard in Tokyo showing the Nikkei stock index tumbling more than 7 percent to end a roller-coaster trading session below 14,500 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on May 23, 2013.

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Nikkei in free fall on nuclear worries

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock Average tumbling 1,232.71 points to 8,387.78 early in the afternoon on March 15, 2011, amid an escalating crisis at a nuclear power plant crippled by the March 11 killer quake and tsunami. The key index nosedived 1,392.86 points, or over 14 percent, shortly afterward, closing at 8,605.15, down 1,015.34 points.

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PM Kan at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks about the Nikkei stock index tumbling below the 9,000 mark at a press conference at the prime minister's office on Aug. 24, 2010.

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Japan stocks close at 5-month low on global economic worries

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic board at Tokyo's Nihombashi district shows Japanese shares plunging May 21, 2010 with Japan's key Nikkei stock index tumbling more than 2 percent to end the day at a five-month closing low below the 9,800 mark. The market remained bearish amid investor concern that eurozone debt problems will hamper the global economy.

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Asashoryu loses to Harumafuji at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (at front) was sent tumbling onto his back by ozeki Harumafuji with an outer-leg trip for his second loss at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 23. Harumafuji shares the lead with yokozuna Hakuho ahead of the final day.

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Asashoryu loses to Harumafuji at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (at front) was sent tumbling onto his back by ozeki Harumafuji with an outer-leg trip for his second loss at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 23. Harumafuji shares the lead with yokozuna Hakuho ahead of final day.

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Wakata communicates with students in Japan from space station

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (L) shows off tumbling while communicating from the International Space Station with students who gathered at his alma mater, Kyushu University, in Fukuoka via satellite on March 26.

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Nikkei falls below 8,000 on Wall St. tumble, firmer yen

TOKYO, Japan - A digital stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo shows Japan's key Nikkei stock index falling below the 8,000 line Dec. 2. The index dropped below the line for the first time since Nov. 21 at the outset of the trading on mounting concerns about the global economy that sent Wall Street tumbling overnight and the yen strengthening versus the U.S. dollar.

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Ozeki Kaio beats Bulgarian fellow ozeki Kotooshu

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (R) sends Bulgarian fellow ozeki Kotooshu tumbling down with a well-timed arm-lock throw on the penultimate day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 26. The bout left both men at 9-5.

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Kotomitsuki suffers third loss at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kotomitsuki (R) suffered his third loss on March 11 to Mongolian Asasekiryu after he was sent tumbling by an overarm throw at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 11.

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Hakuho bounces Takekaze, shares lead at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia sends third-ranked maegashira Takekaze tumbling on the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 11. Hakuho remains unbeaten over the first four days of the 15-day competition.

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Matsuzaka boosted to 3rd win, Yankees tumbling

NEW YORK, United States - Facing Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui for the first time in the major leagues, Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka got his countryman to fly out twice and walked him once in a game against New York at Yankee Stadium on April 27 where Matsuzaka got his third win by beating the Yankees 11-4 for the second time in a row. Matsui flies out to center in the top inset, walks in the second, and flies out to center in the third.

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Matsuzaka boosted to 3rd win, Yankees tumbling

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws a pitch at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 27, beating the reeling Yankees for the second time in a row for his third win in an 11-4 come-from-behind victory.

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Asashoryu dropped by Tokitenku on 1st day of spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Bulgarian Kotooshu (back) goes tumbling to a first-day defeat at the hands of top-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 11.

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Hakuho heats up at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho (R) sends winless Kotoshogiku tumbling to the dirt surface with an overarm throw on the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 14. The Mongolian ozeki is in a group of eight wrestlers one off the lead at 5-1.

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Japan fourth in women's team pursuit

TORINO, Italy - A series of photos (from top to bottom) show Hiromi Otsu of the Japanese women's pursuit team tumbling to the ice on the fourth curve and crashing into the rink fencing in the race against Russia to determine third place at Oval Lingotto at the Turin Winter Olympics on Feb. 16. Japan placed fourth in the event.

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Japan fourth in women's team pursuit

TORINO, Italy - Photo shows Hiromi Otsu of the Japanese women's pursuit team after tumbling to the ice and crashing into the rink fencing in the race against Russia at Oval Lingotto at the Turin Winter Olympics on Feb. 16. Japan placed fourth in the event.

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Ruling party leaders hold talks on Iraq, stocks

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of the three coalition parties -- Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C), New Komeito party leader Takenori Kanzaki (R) and New Conservative Party leader Hiroshi Kumagai (L) -- pose at the premier's office March 11 prior to their talks on Iraq and tumbling stocks.

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Musashimaru tossed to 2nd defeat

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Wakanosato sidesteps to the left for a slap-down that sends yokozuna Musashimaru tumbling into the ring seats for his second defeat at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 18. With the loss, Musashimaru dropped to 10-2 and fell a pace behind co-leaders Chiyotaikai and Asashoryu, both at 11-1.