US: Protests Continue Nationwide In Support Of Abortion Rights 3

Protests continued outside the U.S. Supreme Court and in large and small cities across the nation on Saturday, June 25, following the court's decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.

Norway: Hundreds Join Pride Parade In Oslo After Deadly Shooting

Hundreds of people joined a Pride Parade in Norway’s capital on Saturday, June 25, despite cancellations of all LGBTQ events in Oslo after a deadly shooting.

US: Protesters March On 110 Freeway In DTLA After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade

Following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24, crowds of people marched on the 110 freeway in Downtown Los Angeles to protest, temporarily blocking traffic.

US: Protests Continue Nationwide In Support Of Abortion Rights 2

Protests continued outside the U.S. Supreme Court and in large and small cities across the nation on Saturday, June 25, following the court's decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.

US: Protests Erupt Nationwide After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade Ruling 5

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling on Friday, June 24, prompting nationwide protests. Supporters opposing abortion celebrated their victory, and pro-choice protesters criticized the court's decision.

US: Protests Continue Nationwide In Support Of Abortion Rights

Protests continued outside the U.S. Supreme Court and in large and small cities across the nation on Saturday, June 25, following the court's decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.

US: Man Climbs Frederick Douglass Bridge In DC To Protest Supreme Court Decision

A pro-abortion protester with a green flag that reads "don't tread on my uterus" climbed on top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 24, in protest against the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Bosnia And Herzegovina: 2022 Pride Parade In Sarajevo

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, hosted the Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25. Thousands of people marched through the city to celebrate diversity and equality.

US: Police Declare Riots In Major Cities After Protests Over Abortion Ruling Turn Violent

Massive protests erupted across the US on Friday, June 24, in response to the supreme court decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling. Protests turned violent in major cities, armed police were dispatched to disperse demonstrators, and parts of rioters were arrested.

Students perform fancy running resembling Snake game in Xingtai, China

STORY: Students perform fancy running resembling Snake game in Xingtai, China DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: XINGTAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of STORYLINE: About 600 middle school students lined up to do running which resembles the classic Snake game on playground in Xingtai, north China's Hebei Province. A video clip about the fancy running has gone viral on Chinese social media. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xingtai, China. (XHTV)

Biden signs gun bill as shootings continue to take toll on U.S.

STORY: Biden signs gun bill as shootings continue to take toll on U.S. DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. President Joe Biden delivering a speech and signing the bill into law STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law what had been described as a gun safety bill as shootings continue to take a toll on the nation. The legislation, signed on Saturday morning, takes effect a month after a gunman broke into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers in a rampage that has triggered nationwide demonstrations against gun violence and political inaction. There have been more than 21,000 deaths from gun violence and 281 mass shootings across the United States so far this year, according to the latest data from the Gun Violence Archive. "I know there's much more to do," Biden said from the White House before leaving for a trip to Europe. The bill enhances background checks for gun b

Yemenis participate in cycling event in Sanaa to mark Int'l Olympic Day

STORY: Yemenis participate in cycling event in Sanaa to mark Int'l Olympic Day DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: various of the cycling eventSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ASSEM SHAARI, Yemeni cyclistSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ASSEM SHAARI, Yemeni cyclist STORYLINE: Dozens of Yemeni cyclists staged a journey around the historic Old Sanaa City on Friday, to mark the International Olympic Day, which is observed annually on June 23. The athletes hope that this event can raise the awareness of sports, solidarity, and peace in the war-torn country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ASSEM SHAARI, Yemeni cyclist "Today, we held a sports activity in the capital Sanaa to mark the International Olympic Day. Despite the difficult conditions that the country is going through, we will not stop sports activities, including cycling." Yemen has been mired in a civil war since late 2014 when the Iran-backed Houthi militia seized control of several northern provinces and forced the

Chinese medical team in Tunisia trains local acupuncturists

STORY: Chinese medical team in Tunisia trains local acupuncturists DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of an acupuncture treatment center 2. various of the waiting area 3. various of Chinese doctors treating patients and demonstrating for local doctors 4. various of the exchange between Chinese and Tunisian doctors STORYLINE: The Chinese acupuncture team in Tunisia has taken the task of training local acupuncture doctors, in addition to helping treating patients. The acupuncture postgraduate course organized by the Tunisian Health Ministry is given each week by Chinese acupuncture doctors. After two to three years of theoretical study, local doctors are also required to finish a half-year internship in the hospital where the Chinese acupuncture team works. These local doctors are from various provinces in Tunisia. They said more and more local people get to know and accept Chinese acupuncture. China began sending acupuncture teams to Tunisia in

Myanmar traditional boxers return after COVID-19

STORY: Myanmar traditional boxers return after COVID-19 DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of boxers competing in the game STORYLINE: Eighteen-year-old Kyar Thway said he was excited as he would return to the boxing ring after more than two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kyar Thway was waiting at Yangon's Theinbyu Stadium on Saturday afternoon for his 63.5-kg weight class match. "I feel slightly unmotivated as I was absent from the boxing fight for more than two years," he said, adding that he would compete his best to win the bout at the Shwe Aung Lan Myanmar Lethwei Championship. Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation (MTLF) affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has organized the competition, which runs from June 25 to July 10. "Since the COVID-19 outbreak, it is the first Myanmar Lethwei championship event that allows fans to enter the stadium in line with COVID-19 guidelines," MTLF pr

GLOBALink | Cross-border e-commerce business sees robust recovery at Shanghai airport in June

The cross-border e-commerce business has seen a robust recovery at Shanghai's Pudong airport this June as the city is going full throttle to restore normal production and life. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink|China passes new law to strengthen black soil protection

China's top legislature on Friday passed a law on black soil conservation, as part of efforts to ensure the country's grain security and protect the ecosystem. The law, adopted after a vote at the closing meeting of the 35th standing committee session of the 13th National People's Congress, addresses the country's need for measures designed to specifically protect the black soil. The black soil, or chernozem soil, found in China's northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning and in some parts of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, produces about a quarter of the country's total grain output, making it crucial to China's food supply. However, excessive reclamation has eroded the soil's nutrients and its chernozem layer is thinning out, posing a threat to the country's ecological security and sustainable agricultural development. Consisting of 38 provisions, the law specifies the responsibilities of the government and "agricultural production operators" to protect the black soil. The law require

GLOBALink | "Stop Asian Hate" -- Asian Americans urge an end to racial bigotry and violence

Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial hatred and violence that has increased significantly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Nepali female photographer's journey to high mountains

STORY: Nepali female photographer's journey to high mountains DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Purnima Shrestha climbing the mountains STORYLINE: Purnima Shrestha is a photojournalist by profession, but the 31-year-old Nepali woman is better known now as a mountaineer, as in just four years, she has conquered all the seven mountains above 8,000 meters in Nepal. Lately, Purnima scaled three peaks above 8,000 meters, first Mt. Kanchanjunga, the world's third highest on May 5, and then Mt. Lhotse, the fourth tallest on May 16, and next Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest on May 27. With these ascents, she has achieved the feat of climbing all the seven eight-thousanders in her country. She had already scaled Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Qomolangma, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Purnima is proud of her success as she never thought that the journey to high mountains would be so fast and exciting. The success in her climbing career has strengthened her

People enjoy summertime on beaches as heat wave hits Malta

STORY: People enjoy summertime on beaches as heat wave hits Malta DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on beaches in Malta STORYLINE: Malta is hit by a heatwave this week. The Maltese health authorities has warned of a scorching heat wave in the coming week and advised people to take measures to keep healthy. Beaches become the best place for Maltese people and foreign tourists to withstand the heat wave and enjoy the summertime. Many European countries are suffering heat waves, just like last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

U.S. torn by Supreme Court's decision to strike down landmark ruling on abortion rights

STORY: U.S. torn by Supreme Court's decision to strike down landmark ruling on abortion rights DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAT, New York resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHERYL NELSON, New York resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EMILY ENG, University student in New York 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): REVEN, New York resident 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ADRIANA GONZALES, University student in New York STORYLINE: The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that established a constitutional right to abortion in the nation nearly half a century ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAT, New York resident "It's an attack on human rights." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHERYL NELSON, New York resident "Definitely an attack on women's rights. And if women's health is threatened, the entire society is threatened." Americans' confidence in the Supreme Court has dropped sharply over the pas

Three bridges witness development of transportation in China's Tibet

STORY: Three bridges witness development of transportation in China's Tibet DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of three bridges STORYLINE: The Tongmai Bridge in Bomi County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, is a key bridge on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. It was put into operation in 2015. Beside the bridge stand two of its previous versions. One was built over 20 years ago. And another wooden one was built in the 1950s. The three bridges witness great strides made in Tibet's transportation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lhasa, China. (XHTV)

China passes new law to strengthen black soil protection

STORY: China passes new law to strengthen black soil protection DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/LAW SHOTLIST: various of black soilSOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG WENDI, Head of a farmers' cooperative in Lishu County, Jilin Province STORYLINE: China's top legislature on Friday passed a law on black soil conservation, as part of efforts to ensure the country's grain security and protect the ecosystem. The law was adopted after a vote at the closing meeting of the 35th standing committee session of the 13th National People's Congress. The black soil, or chernozem soil, found in China's northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning and in some parts of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, produces about a quarter of the country's total grain output, making it crucial to China's food supply. However, excessive reclamation has eroded the soil's nutrients and its chernozem layer is thinning out, posing a threat to the country's ecological secu

GLOBALink | Social groups call for peace ahead of NATO's Madrid summit

An anti-NATO group composed of various members from around the world concluded its congress in Madrid, with a declaration calling for widespread peace. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

"Stop Asian Hate" -- Asian Americans urge an end to racial bigotry and violence

STORY: "Stop Asian Hate" -- Asian Americans urge an end to racial bigotry and violence DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTINE CHEN, Executive director of Asian Pacific Islander American Vote 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTHONY LEE, Artist from Detroit, Michigan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEAN PARK, Student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania STORYLINE: Asian Americans from across the United States came to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to call for an end to racial bigotry, violence amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTINE CHEN, Executive director of Asian Pacific Islander American Vote "We're here to ensure that our voices are heard as we try to make sure that there's racial equity and safety for our community, as well as all communities here in the United States." The rally came as the U.S. has largely moved on from COVID-19 though the pandemic continues to sicken nearly 100,

GLOBALink | NW China's mining city explores path of green development

STORY: NW China's mining city explores green path of development DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIXUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIE ZONGHUA, Deputy director of management committee of Jinchang National Economic and Technological Development Zone STORYLINE: Relying on rich mining resources, Jinchang City in northwest China's Gansu Province, which was a major mining city in the region, has explored a path of green development over the past few years. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIXUAN, Xinhua correspondent "How to boost green development in traditional industrial cities based on mining resources? Northwest China's Jinchang City gives the answers with practice. In recent years, relying on the rich nickel, copper, cobalt resources and the advantages of chemical materials of Jinchuan Group Co., Ltd., Jinchang has successfully transformed and embraced the new energy materials and battery indust

GLOBALink | NW China's mining city explores path of green development

Relying on rich mining resources, Jinchang City in northwest China's Gansu Province has explored a path of green development. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Mediterranean Games opens in Algeria

STORY: Mediterranean Games opens in Algeria DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the 19th Mediterranean Games STORYLINE: The 19th Mediterranean Games kicked off on Saturday night in the province of Oran, some 540 km western of Algerian capital Algiers. A two-hour-long opening ceremony was held at a crowded Oran Olympic Stadium, as athletes representing 26 Mediterranean nations walked into the stadium with their national colors. The athletes will compete in 24 disciplines. This is the second time Algeria hosts the Mediterranean Games after 1975. The first edition of the Mediterranean Games was organized in 1951 in Egypt's Alexandria, and since 1993 the Games have been held in the year that follows the summer Olympic Games. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

There is no such thing as "forced labor": Xinjiang farmers

STORY: There is no such thing as "forced labor": Xinjiang farmers DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang tomato fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BAI JINGUI, Tomato farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): BAI YANG, Tomato farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): BAI JINGUI, Tomato farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): BAI JINGUI, Tomato farmer 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): BAI YANG, Tomato farmer 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): BAI JINGUI, Tomato farmer 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): BAI YANG, Tomato farmer STORYLINE: Xinjiang is the largest production area in China for "processing tomatoes," which are smaller in size and have thicker skin than ordinary tomatoes. Over 80 percent of their output is exported every year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BAI JINGUI, Tomato farmer "My name is Bai Jingui. I was born in 1968, now I'm 54 years old. I've been planting tomatoes for the last few years. I used to grow corn for seed germination." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): BAI YAN

Fire extinguished in 38 seconds at gas station in Fuyang, China

STORY: Fire extinguished in 38 seconds at gas station in Fuyang, China DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: FUYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the staff trying to extinguish the flame STORYLINE: A truck suddenly caught fire at a gas station in Fuyang, east China's Anhui Province earlier this week. In rapid response, a station staff extinguished the flame in only 38 seconds. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fuyang, China. (XHTV)

Egyptian president, Qatari emir vow to boost cooperation after thaw in ties

STORY: Egyptian president, Qatari emir vow to boost cooperation after thaw in ties DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the presidential palace in Cairo (file) 2. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi receiving visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday the visit of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Egypt represented the progress of the Egyptian-Qatari relations after the two countries restored diplomatic ties last year. Earlier in the day, the two leaders, as well as the delegations of the two countries, discussed a number of bilateral, regional and global issues in the Egyptian capital Cairo, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. The Qatari emir arrived in Cairo on Friday for his first visit to Egypt since the two countries ended their diplomatic rift in January last year. During the meeting, Sisi said Tamim's visit consol

Thousands of Angelinos protest Roe vs. Wade overturning

STORY: Thousands of Angelinos protest Roe vs. Wade overturning DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local residents rallying for abortion rights in Los Angeles 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LUCHA BRIGHT, Protester 3. various of protesters taking to the street in Los Angeles 4. various of armed policemen on alert STORYLINE: At least four rallies for abortion rights were held in Los Angeles Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Roe v. Wade is a landmark decision that established a constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. nearly half a century ago. SOUNDBITE (English): LUCHA BRIGHT, Protester "What you see here today is something that needs to be multiplied through the whole society. This country, what's happening in this country is something that's wrong with this country. The society is ripping apart from top to bottom." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Los Angeles, U.S. (XHTV

Brazil expert hails China's vision for world peace

STORY: Brazil expert hails China's vision for world peace DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE(English): ELIAS JABBOUR, Associate professor, Economic Science College, Rio de Janeiro State University STORYLINE: A Brazilian economist says China is one of the greatest national forces in the world today in defense of peace and the sovereignty of countries. Impressions of the CPC SOUNDBITE(English): ELIAS JABBOUR, Associate professor, Economic Science College, Rio de Janeiro State University My impression of the CPC (Communist Party of China), it is the most advanced political force of the present historical epoch. No political force in the world has the CPC's governance capacity, much less the capacity to plan every step of its action in a scientific way. There will not exist modern China without the Communist Party of (China). The Communist Party (of China) is the essence and the main explanation for all the progress that has been m

Russia takes full control of Severodonetsk

STORY: Russia takes full control of Severodonetsk DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in Russiavarious of street view in Ukraine STORYLINE: The Russian military on Saturday announced full control of Severodonetsk, the administrative center of the Ukraine-controlled part of the eastern Lugansk region. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said that with the support of Russian troops, the forces of Lugansk launched "a successful offensive" and "completely liberated" the cities of Severodonetsk and Borovskoye as well as two settlements in Lugansk. The Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency reported, citing Severodonetsk Mayor Oleksandr Stryuk, "the city is already completely occupied by the Russian Federation. They are trying to establish their order." Stryuk said civilians, who had been sheltering at the Azot chemical plant, began to leave the plant, adding that there was enough medicine in the city

Chinese businesswoman hopes to bring tropical fruits into Russian market

STORY: Chinese businesswoman hopes to bring tropical fruits into Russian market DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman STORYLINE: Trade cooperation among the BRICS countries has seen remarkable progress over the years. Zhang Xiaoyan, a Chinese businesswoman who graduated from Moscow State University, lived in Russia from 2002 to 2013. She's now mainly working on bringing more Chinese products into Russia and Russian products into Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman "We just had a livestreaming about Russian products on May 21. During the live show, we had a deep discussion about the culture behind Russian and Chinese products, especially the Russian chocolate, hand cream, facial mask and more. I have a strong feeling that if w

Blacksmith in east China spends 50 years on improving skills

STORY: Blacksmith in east China spends 50 years on improving skills DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the blacksmith working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JIAHE, Blacksmith 3. various of the blacksmith working STORYLINE: In the Yingzhou District of Fuyang City in east China's Anhui Province stands a small smithy. Zhang Jiahe, owner of the smithy, became a blacksmith apprentice at 19 years old, and then decided to make iron forging a life-long career out of his enthusiasm for the craft. He has been staying at this small smithy for nearly 50 years. In 2017, Zhang's iron forging skill was chosen as representative of the intangible cultural heritage in Yingzhou District. Though the items he makes are just articles of everyday use, Zhang is still happy and cherishes his works for those old items he mends can be hardly found on nowadays market. Since technologies are developing at an astonishing speed, traditional crafts have to face the

Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest

STORY: Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Various of "Chinese Bridge" language competitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHAO XIYUAN, Minister Counsellor of Chinese Embassy in Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER GIKONYO, Chinese language teacher 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HANSNICK OMONDI, Chinese language student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DEBORAH MWANGI, Chinese language student 6. Various of the talent show and group photo taking STORYLINE: Kenya's largest and oldest university, the University of Nairobi, on Friday held the preliminary round of a Chinese language proficiency contest for foreign college students. A total of 15 students from Confucius institutes under four Kenyan public universities participated in the contest. Dressed in elegant costumes, the young contestants impressed judges with their proficiency in spoken mandarin, traditional music, dances and martial arts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZH

Wildfire near Turkish resort largely contained: president

STORY: Wildfire near Turkish resort largely contained: president DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wildfire STORYLINE: The wildfire near an Aegean coastal resort in southwestern Turkey has been largely contained although it is still spreading in a small area, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday. A total of 435 people have been evacuated since the fire erupted on Tuesday evening, with nearly 4,000 hectares of forest affected, Erdogan said during his visit to the wildfire-hit Marmaris District of southwestern Mugla Province. More than 4,500 firefighters and 61 water-dropping aircraft were deployed to fight the blaze, according to the Turkish president. The police on Thursday detained a 34-year-old man who confessed to having started the fire following a quarrel with his family members, according to Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu. Turkey was hit by one of the worst wildfires in the summer of 2021 fed by strong win

Turkey's concerns not eased on Finland and Sweden's NATO bid: Erdogan

STORY: Turkey's concerns not eased on Finland and Sweden's NATO bid: Erdogan DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Turkey (file) 2. various of NATO headquarters, NATO flag in Brussels, Belgium (file) 3. various of the militants of PKK in Turkey (file) 4. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey (file) 5. various of Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (file) 6. various of the meeting between Turkish presidential spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin and Finnish delegations in Ankara Turkey (file) 7. various of NATO headquarters, NATO flag in Brussels, Belgium (file) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Turkey's concerns over Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO were not responded to with any substantial steps. Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone

Three raptors under national protection released into wild

STORY: Three raptors under national protection released into wild DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:20 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the raptors 2. various of staff member releasing birds STORYLINE: Three raptors under national second-class protection were released into the wild on Wednesday in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The pernis ptilorhynchus, falco tinnunculus and common buzzard were rescued and have undergone rehabilitation at the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

New Zealand observer impressed by CPC's outstanding service to Chinese people

STORY: New Zealand observer impressed by CPC's outstanding service to Chinese people DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (English): DAVE BROMWICH, President of New Zealand China Friendship Society STORYLINE: "In many respects, the democratic system in China is superior to the so-called liberal democracies of the West," said a New Zealand observer. Impressions on China's governing party, CPC SOUNDBITE (English): DAVE BROMWICH, President of New Zealand China Friendship Society "From the first time I went to China in 1991, right through to now, the changes I've seen and the disposable income and activities of Chinese people, are incredible really. My feeling about the Communist Party of China and the government of China, I very quickly came up with one word and I haven't been able to replace it, and that word is 'service.' Why service? Because China has developed so fast and taken all of its population with it. The government is the people. The

Social groups call for peace ahead of NATO's Madrid summit

STORY: Social groups call for peace ahead of NATO's Madrid summit DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of eventSOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WILLY MEYER, Representative of State Platform for Peace, Event organizerSOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): NORA GARCIA, Representative of State Platform for Peace STORYLINE: An anti-NATO group composed of various members from around the world concluded its congress in Madrid on Saturday, with a declaration calling for widespread peace. The congress was held days before a NATO summit is to be convened in Madrid. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WILLY MEYER, Representative of State Platform for Peace, Event organizer "This is a congress for peace that aims to provide an international alternative to the current NATO security system that is leading us to war, which is a systematic breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): NORA GARCIA, Representative of State Platform for Peace "We underst

Cross-border e-commerce business sees robust recovery at Shanghai airport in June

STORY: Cross-border e-commerce business sees robust recovery at Shanghai airport in June DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai Pudong International Airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAN XIAOJUN, Assistant president, SJL Express Co. Ltd. 3. Shanghai Pudong International Airport STORYLINE: According to Shanghai's customs bureau, the cross-border e-commerce business at Shanghai's Pudong airport has seen a robust recovery this June. From June 1 to 22, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, one of the city's major airports, handled 6.97 million export declarations, with a total value of 1.88 billion yuan (about 280 million USD). Customs officials from the airport said the rapid recovery of cross-border e-commerce business came after the city has been restoring normal production and living order starting June 1. Shanghai Jieli Express, an e-commerce logistics company, saw a decline in export declaration orders from 65,000 to about 30

US: Protests Erupt Nationwide After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade Ruling 4

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling on Friday, June 24, prompting nationwide protests. Supporters opposing abortion celebrated their victory, and pro-choice protesters criticized the court's decision.

US: Protests Erupt Nationwide After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade Ruling 3

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling on Friday, June 24, prompting nationwide protests. Supporters opposing abortion celebrated their victory, and pro-choice protesters criticized the court's decision.

US: Protests Erupt Nationwide After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade Ruling 2

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling on Friday, June 24, prompting nationwide protests. Supporters opposing abortion celebrated their victory, and pro-choice protesters criticized the court's decision.

US: Protests Erupt Nationwide After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling on Friday, June 24, prompting nationwide protests. Supporters opposing abortion celebrated their victory, and pro-choice protesters criticized the court's decision.

Norway: At Least 2 Dead, Several Seriously Injured After Shooting At Nightclub In Oslo

At least two people were killed, and several were seriously injured after a shooting at a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, early on Saturday, June 25.

US: Canyon Fire Breaks Out Near Pleasanton Ridge, California

A wildfire broke out near Pleasanton Ridge, northern California, on Thursday, June 23, and emergency officials issued evacuation orders around the area.

US: Protests Erupt In DC After Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling on Friday, June 24, and thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the court. Protesters opposing abortion erupted into cheers, while pro-choice protesters criticized the decision.

UK: Lorry Crashes Through Wall Onto Train Tracks In Wallyford

A lorry crashed onto the train tracks of East Coast Main Line in Wallyford, east of Edinburgh, on Thursday, June 23, and was pulled up on Friday morning.