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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People protest against Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater in Seoul, South Korea, June 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

Japanese, S. Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition

STORY: Japanese, S. Korean leaders meet in Tokyo amid raging opposition DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street view in Tokyo 2. various of the protests 3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese): Protestor STORYLINE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Tokyo on Thursday, amid waves of opposition and criticism over ignoring history. At the Prime Minister's Official Residence, Kishida met with Yoon, who is on a two-day visit to Japan. It marked the first time in nearly five years that leaders of the two countries have held a summit in Japan. Yoon's visit followed his step to resolve the dispute over wartime laborers. South Korea earlier announced a plan that a local foundation would gather funds for South Koreans forced to work for Japanese companies during World War II and pay compensation the South Korean court judgment demanded from Japanese companies. Yoon's plan has been triggering resent

Indonesia to rebuild stadium of fatal stampede accident

STORY: Indonesia to rebuild stadium of fatal stampede accident DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:29 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian President Joko Widodo meeting with Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the press conference (courtesy of BPMI) 3. various of FIFA president giving souvenirs to the Indonesian president (courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday that the government will demolish the Kanjuruhan stadium on the island of Java where more than 130 people have died in a stampede after a league match early this month. Thus, the arena will be built in accordance with the guidelines of the world soccer governing body FIFA, the president told reporters in Jakarta after meeting with Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "We will also demolish the Kanjuruhan S

U.S. tries to create an Asian NATO: Indian expert

STORY: U.S. tries to create an Asian NATO: Indian expert DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation STORYLINE: Sudheendra Kulkarni, former chairman of Mumbai-based think tank Observer Research Foundation, has said that the United States, which has been involved in military operations in different parts of the world, is only concerned about its own security and interests. He made the remarks while commenting on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea and Japan. Speaking of the planned Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) between the leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, Kulkarni pointed out that the Quad was formed as a platform to counter China's peaceful rise and growing influence in the Asia-Pacific. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation "America right since the end of World War II i

U.S. has become greatest threat to world peace, stability: analysts

STORY: U.S. has become greatest threat to world peace, stability: analysts DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASIF DURRANI, Former career diplomat, senior research fellow at Islamabad Policy Research Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Korean): WOO SUKEUN, Head of Institute of East Asian Studies of Korea in South Korea 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): DIANA VALIDO, Political analyst in Cuba STORYLINE: To maintain its hegemony and global primacy, the United States has long been fanning tensions and creating chaos around the world. U.S. President Joe Biden has begun his visit to South Korea and Japan, his first trip to Asia as president, but not the first time his administration has attempted to stir up divisions and confrontation in Asia. Analysts have warned that Biden's visit to East Asia could increase geopolitical ins

Football: Germany vs South Korea at World Cup

Son Heung Min (7) of South Korea and his teammates celebrate after Son scored the team's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Germany in Kazan, Russia, on June 27, 2018. South Korea won 2-0.

Biden Picks 1st Female Admiral To Lead Navy

Handout file photo dated June 1, 2018 shows Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, answers questions at a local media press conference during the exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 pre-sail conference in Klaipeda, Lithuania. US President Biden has chosen a female admiral to lead the US Navy, the first time a woman has been nominated to head a Pentagon military service branch. Lisa Franchetti is a former head of the US 6th Fleet and US naval forces in South Korea, and has also served as an aircraft carrier strike commander. Her nomination must still be confirmed by the US Senate. If confirmed as Chief of Naval Operations she will be the first woman to become a member of the elite group of senior military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg via ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain beats Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas kisses the World Cup trophy, after it was presented to him by FIFA President Sepp Blatter (2nd from R, front) and South African President Jacob Zuma (R, front) at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0. (Kyodo)

Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yuichi Nishimura from Japan (2nd from R), serving as a referee for the World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, stands with other referees at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - German national soccer team assistant coach Hansi Flick speaks during a press conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay. Flick held a news conference on behalf of head coach Joachim Loew who did not appear due to a cold. (Kyodo)

FIFA to probe ticket fiasco

YOKOHAMA, Japan - FIFA president Sepp Blatter speaks at a news conference in Yokohama on June 15. He said FIFA will investigate a ticket fiasco that left swaths of seats empty during the World Cup soccer finals co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. (World Cup 2002)

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