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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The cortege with the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II travels on a road near the Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, Sept. 19, 2022. Britain held a state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, the country's longest-reigning monarch, at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 attended by a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STATE FUNERAL-QUEEN ELIZABETH II-CHINA-SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE

(220920) -- LONDON, Sept. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative Vice President Wang Qishan attends the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II held at Westminster Abbey, together with heads of state from various countries, members of the royal family and government representatives, in London, Britain, Sept. 19, 2022. Wang has attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at the invitation of the British government. (PA Wire/Handout via Xinhua)

British gov't plans new bills to boost post-Brexit economy

STORY: British gov't plans new bills to boost post-Brexit economy DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:44 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of "the State Opening of Parliament" ceremonySOUNDBITE (English): CHARLES, British Prince STORYLINE: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Tuesday set out more than 30 new bills at a state ceremony to mark the opening of a new session of the parliament. Seven of the proposed bills to be put before lawmakers address economic and social life in Britain in the wake of the country's departure from the European Union (EU). The proposed bills were outlined in a speech given by the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, on behalf of his mother the Queen. Queen Elizabeth II, now 96, missed the event for the first time in 59 years due to mobility problems. "The government will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, to support economic growth," Charles told Me

Coins marking 20th anniversary of Emperor's enthronement

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a 10,000-yen gold coin that Japan will issue later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. The front side of the pure-gold coin (top) depicts a phoenix and the Imperial Palace's ''Nijubashi'' double-arched bridge and the reverse side (bottom) depicts the chrysanthemum seal. A 500-yen nickel-brass coins will also be issued. (Kyodo)

Commemorative coins for emperor's reign to be issued

OSAKA, Japan - The Finance Ministry's Mint Bureau announces Nov. 1 it will accept mail orders from Nov. 8 to 21 for 100,000 sets each containing a 10,000 yen gold coin and 500 yen nickel coin (in the photo). The coins commemorate the 10th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's reign. Also to be issued will be 100,000 sets each containing the 10,000 yen gold coin.

Gold coin to be issued to celebrate emperor's enthronement

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows both sides of the 10,000-yen gold coin to be issued to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 10th anniversary of enthronement. One side of the coin, 20 grams in weight and 28 millimeters in diameter, is a design of a Phoenix, and the other side is a chrysanthemum, the emblem of the imperial family. Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazwa on July 13 announced details of the issuance in November. The government will issue 200,000 gold coins and 15 million 500-yen nickel coins.