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Takayama Spring Festival in central Japan

A float is paraded in Takayama in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu on April 14, 2026, the first day of the two-day annual Spring Takayama Festival that was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016.

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Takayama Spring Festival in central Japan

Floats are paraded in Takayama in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu on April 14, 2026, the first day of the two-day annual Spring Takayama Festival that was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016.

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

A dressed-up pet dog is seen at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

A pet groomer works on a pet dog at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

A man dressed as Santa Claus poses for photos with a pet dog at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

A dressed-up pet dog is seen at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

A dressed-up pet cat is seen at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

Dressed-up pet dogs are seen at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Christmas Canadian Pet Expo - Canada

A dressed-up pet cat is seen at the 2025 Christmas Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 22, 2025. Featuring different pet competitions and a holiday marketplace, this annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Takayama autumn festival in central Japan

Colorful floats parade in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 9, 2025, the first day of the two-day annual Takayama Autumn Festival.

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Takayama autumn festival in central Japan

Colorful floats parade in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 9, 2025, the first day of the two-day annual Takayama Autumn Festival.

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【Breaking News】"Yuru-kyara" local mascot festival

HIKONE, Japan, Oct. 19 Kyodo - More than 100 "yuru-kyara" mascot characters from 32 prefectures across Japan as well as from abroad gather for a two-day annual event in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2024. (Kyodo)

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"Yuru-kyara" local mascot festival

More than 100 "yuru-kyara" mascot characters from 32 prefectures across Japan as well as from abroad gather for a two-day annual event in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2024.

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"Yuru-kyara" local mascot festival

More than 100 "yuru-kyara" mascot characters from 32 prefectures across Japan as well as from abroad gather for a two-day annual event in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2024.

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"Yuru-kyara" local mascot festival

More than 100 "yuru-kyara" mascot characters from 32 prefectures across Japan as well as from abroad gather for a two-day annual event in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2024.

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

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

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Dutch celebrate National Mill Day

STORY: Dutch celebrate National Mill Day SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: HAARLEM, the Netherlands CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the De Adriaan windmill 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AUKE HERREMA, Staff member of the De Adriaan windmill STORYLINE: More than 950 mills in the Netherlands were open to the public on Saturday as the Dutch celebrated the annual National Mill Day. Offering guided tours of mills, traditional crafts, and demonstrations, the event provided a fantastic opportunity for both locals and tourists to appreciate the rich history and cultural significance of mills in Dutch life. SOUNDBITE (English): AUKE HERREMA, Staff member of the De Adriaan windmill "In history, they played a very important role. In the 19th century, there were more than 10,000 windmills working, doing all kinds of things, keeping the land dry, making flour for bread, of course." The National Mill Day is observed every year on the second weekend in May. This two-day

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Kenyan president concludes visit to Zimbabwe

STORY: Kenyan president concludes visit to Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan President William Ruto attending the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of Kenyan President William Ruto's visit to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday concluded his two-day state visit to Zimbabwe after attending the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Zimbabwe's second-largest city, Bulawayo. ZITF, the country's leading international exhibition, is a major annual trade and investment platform that offers opportunities for local and international businesses to explore partnerships. This year's expo ran from April 23 to 27. Ruto said that innovation is the secret recipe for transformation, adding that innovation will introduce African economies to the poss

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Namibia holds cultural festival to embrace diversity

STORY: Namibia holds cultural festival to embrace diversity SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arts and cultural festival STORYLINE: A parade and display of dance, fashion, and traditional products marked the start of the annual /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival to promote cultural diversity in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. The two-day festival, a celebration of diversity and unity, is organized by the city of Windhoek. It brings together a rich tapestry of traditional groups, artists, and entrepreneurs, each contributing unique perspectives through traditional dances, fashion, local and international cuisine, and other products. The event was first hosted in 2001, with its last edition in 2015. The festival was revived in 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek. (XHTV)

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Annual pet show held in Russia's St. Petersburg

STORY: Annual pet show held in Russia's St. Petersburg SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: St. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pet show STORYLINE: Russian city St. Petersburg's annual spring pet show kicked off on Saturday, featuring a wide range of pets like cats, dogs, ferrets, rodents, and others. During the two-day event, guests can enjoy pet fashion shows and fun contests, as well as the opportunity to purchase or adopt animals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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Year of Dragon celebration held in U.S. wildlife park

STORY: Year of Dragon celebration held in U.S. wildlife park SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: SAN DIEGO, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Saturday kicked off a two-day special event to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, hosted the opening ceremony of the annual event, which was attended by Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international nonprofit conservation organization in California. It has the largest zoological society membership in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships. Besides wishing all visitors and their loved ones good health and prosperity in the Year of the Dragon, Baribault praised the joint efforts of the alliance and its Chinese partners in breeding and protecting giant pandas and other species while

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CANADA-TORONTO-TEA FESTIVAL

(240128) -- TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman tastes tea during the 2024 Toronto Tea Festival in Toronto, Canada, on Jan. 27, 2024. Featuring tea tastings, tea ceremonies and more, the annual two-day festival kicked off here on Saturday with over 50 vendors from around the world. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-TEA FESTIVAL

(240128) -- TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People taste tea during the 2024 Toronto Tea Festival in Toronto, Canada, on Jan. 27, 2024. Featuring tea tastings, tea ceremonies and more, the annual two-day festival kicked off here on Saturday with over 50 vendors from around the world. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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Sustainable Economy Forum kicks off in Algeria

STORY: Sustainable Economy Forum kicks off in Algeria SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sustainable Economy Forum STORYLINE: The Sustainable Economy Forum kicked off on Monday in Algeria's capital city Algiers, gathering influential leaders from countries committed to sustainable development. The two-day forum is themed "Let's build the world we want to live in," aiming to assess the progress made and address the challenges ahead in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across various sectors. The forum brings together CEOs and industry pioneers who can drive economic model transformations. The objective is to evaluate their contributions to the SDGs and produce an annual report based on common metrics. Key goals include identifying and implementing the best practices, both in Algeria and globally. The forum also involves the active participation of concerned Algeri

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China Brand Expo of Healthcare Ingredients concludes in U.S. Las Vegas

STORY: China Brand Expo of Healthcare Ingredients concludes in U.S. Las Vegas DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fourth China Brand Expo of Healthcare Ingredients STORYLINE: The fourth China Brand Expo of Healthcare Ingredients concluded Thursday in the U.S. city of Las Vegas amid applauds and hails from business insiders from all around the world. The two-day event organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE) was co-located with SupplySide West 2023, the annual flagship show in the nutraceutical manufacturing industry of North American market, which concluded Friday. China Brand selected nearly 100 elite enterprises from 22 provincial regions of China, which showcase various ingredients and solutions for dietary supplements, functional food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, among others. The trade show, which had been suspended for three years due to

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AIIB to make greater contributions to green development: official

STORY: AIIB to make greater contributions to green development: official DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference hall in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUDGER SCHUKNECHT, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of AIIB 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUDGER SCHUKNECHT, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of AIIB STORYLINE: The two-day annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) concluded Wednesday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. During the meeting, the bank's Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, the Solomon Islands and Tanzania as its new members. Vice President and Corporate Secretary of AIIB Ludger Schuknecht said the bank helps promote the sustainable development of its members. This is welcomed by the international community. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUDGER SCHUKNECHT, Vice President and Corporate Se

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-UZBEK MINISTER-INTERVIEW

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Laziz Kudratov, the governor of Uzbekistan at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and also Uzbek minister of investment, industry, and trade, speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the AIIB's two-day annual meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Sept. 26, 2023. Laziz Kudratov hailed Tuesday the bank's eighth annual meeting as "important and fruitful." (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Interview: Uzbek minister hails AIIB's annual meeting in Egypt as "important, fruitful"

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pet cat is seen during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman shows her monk parakeet during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pet cat is seen during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man looks at an aquarium on display during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A judge checks a pet cat during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pet dog walks on a pet treadmill during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A groomed pet dog is seen during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-PET EXPO

(230918) -- MISSISSAUGA, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People choose ornamental fish during the 2023 Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 17, 2023. The annual two-day event held here from Sept. 16 to 17 attracted many families and their pets. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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G20 leaders vow commitment to growth, development goals

STORY: G20 leaders vow commitment to growth, development goals DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the G20 summit and relevant event in India STORYLINE: Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) here on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to international economic cooperation and pledged to take concrete steps to foster global growth. In a declaration announced on the opening day of a two-day annual summit, the G20 leaders said they would act in concrete ways through partnerships to accelerate strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth. "Cascading crises have posed challenges to long-term growth," the group warned, stressing that G20 cooperation is essential in determining the course the world takes. The group said they would speed up the full and effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and scale up financing from all sources for accelerating progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FUTURE OF AI 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

(230706) -- TEL AVIV, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants communicate at the Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 5, 2023. The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened on Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries. This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FUTURE OF AI 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

(230706) -- TEL AVIV, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 5, 2023. The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened on Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries. This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FUTURE OF AI 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

(230706) -- TEL AVIV, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants communicate at the Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 5, 2023. The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened on Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries. This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FUTURE OF AI 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

(230706) -- TEL AVIV, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows AI development kits exhibited at the Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened on Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries. This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-FUTURE OF AI 2023 ANNUAL SUMMIT

(230706) -- TEL AVIV, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants communicate at the Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 5, 2023. The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened on Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries. This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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Annual AI summit opens in Israel's Tel Aviv

STORY: Annual AI summit opens in Israel's Tel Aviv DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: TEL AVIV, Israel CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit STORYLINE: The Future of AI 2023 Annual Summit opened Tuesday evening in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv with about 1,000 participants from 16 countries. This year, the two-day event focuses on generative AI, which creates a wide variety of new content such as text, images or audio, using machine learning algorithms. Aiming to foster knowledge exchange as global experts share valuable insights, firsthand experiences, and notable achievements, the summit seeks to delve into cutting-edge progress, practical implementations, and wide possibilities of generative AI. The conference will look into topics covering many aspects of generative AI, such as its risks, its boosting effect on businesses and productivity, and more. Sessions on other new technologies will also be held, including cloud computing and data a

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A dragon boat bumps into another one during a race of the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL

(230618) -- TORONTO, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the 2023 Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, 2023. This annual two-day event kicked off here on Saturday with hundreds of participants from around the world participating. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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Namibia holds annual cultural festival

STORY: Namibia holds annual cultural festival DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural festival activities 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, City of Windhoek spokesperson 3. various of cultural festival activities STORYLINE: Namibia celebrated on Friday and Saturday the annual /Ae//Gams Arts and Cultural Festival in its capital of Windhoek. The two-day event held under the theme "The place that we live in" aimed to showcase cultural heritage and promote diversity. Boasting cultural splendor, the festival featured traditional games, exhibitions, performances, traditional attire, theatre, fashion show and local and international cuisine. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, City of Windhoek spokesperson "We are celebrating the Windhoek /Ae//Gams Arts and Cultural Festival. It is a festival that the city of Windhoek started in 2001. In 2015, we took a well-deserved break for us to review our concept of the festival and we are bac