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RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

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RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FOOTBALL-WOMEN

(240810) -- PARIS, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mallory Swanson (2nd R) of team USA shots during the women's gold medal match of football between USA and Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cao Can)

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Italian football Coppa Italia match - Empoli FC vs US Catanzaro

Empoli's Emmanuel Gyasi shots on goal during Empoli FC vs US Catanzaro, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Empoli, Italy, August 10 2024

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Italian football Coppa Italia match - Empoli FC vs US Catanzaro

Empoli's Jacopo Fazzini shots on goal during Empoli FC vs US Catanzaro, Italian football Coppa Italia match in Empoli, Italy, August 10 2024

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Egypt intensifies security measures before Eid al-Fitr celebrations

STORY: Egypt intensifies security measures before Eid al-Fitr celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of tight security measures 2. shots (by the Interior Ministry) of security measures STORYLINE: Egypt's Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday heightened security measures for Eid al-Fitr celebrations starting Wednesday to ensure safety and maintain public order. The plans involve increased security presence in key areas, enhanced traffic services, and emergency vehicle deployment for driver assistance. The ministry said specific security arrangements are set for public gathering spots like parks, gardens, cinemas, and the Nile River. Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan. Its exact date varies depending on the sighting of the new moon. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Spanish economy enjoys positive outlook in coming years, says economist

STORY: Spanish economy enjoys positive outlook in coming years, says economist SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. sequence shots on movement of vehicles and people in the center of Barcelona, Spain 2. sequence shots on container terminals at the Port of Barcelona and goods transported by train 3. sequence shots on headquarters of the Bank of Spain in Madrid 4. sequence shots on manufacturing and industrial technology 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 6. sequence shots on gas tanks in the port and traffic of people and vehicles in the city center 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 8. sequence shots on rail transport and port infrastructure 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 10. sequence shots on people shopping in a mar

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Kenyans grappling with high cost of living

STORY: Kenyans grappling with high cost of living SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various street shots 3. shot of Xn Iraki 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XN IRAKI, Economics analyst 5. various of Kibera food market 6. various of supermarket shoppers, slum and vegetable vendors 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kiswahili): MARTIN MASANGA, Vegetable vendor 8. various of motorists 9. various of petrol station 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAPHNE TOO, Local resident 11. various of people on street 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): XN IRAKI, Economics analyst STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent "Kenya, alongside other African countries, has been in a state of high inflation rate resulting to high cost of living. This has led to a majority of the population being in financial distress or struggling to make ends meet. This high economic status has impacted the people

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China's development in eyes of German executive

STORY: China's development in eyes of German executive SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: GUIZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Garvin Hoefig 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GARVIN HOEFIG, German expat in China STORYLINE: Garvin Hoefig, the COO of a Sino-German joint venture in eastern China's Jiangsu Province, has started to work in China since 2012. Over the past decade, Hoefig spent almost every Spring Festival holiday in his wife's hometown of Changshun County in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Over the years, he has witnessed the development of China both in big cities and small counties. SOUNDBITE (English): GARVIN HOEFIG, German expat in China "Reunion. I think this is the most important part because I think everybody is busy in his daily life. I think this is really like an anchor point where we have the possibility one year one time, at least we need to come together. I live in China since 2012. I really can say that th

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Sudan war leaves 700,000 children facing life-threatening malnutrition

STORY: Sudan war leaves 700,000 children facing life-threatening malnutrition SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: DARFUR, Sudan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hamadia Internally Displaced Person's Camp 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MALAZ AHMED, Displaced child STORYLINE: UN humanitarians on Friday highlighted a harrowing statistic: 700,000 children in Sudan are now facing the most severe form of malnutrition due to the ongoing conflict. James Elder, a spokesperson for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), described the situation in Sudan as "the world's largest displacement of children," with 4 million children displaced. "That's 13,000 children every single day for 300 days," Elder said. SOUNDBITE (English): MALAZ AHMED, Displaced child "The war began in our area. Big sounds of shots, and then, they have more people. They were killed there (Genenia), and my neighbor was there. I couldn't go to my home, to (meet) with my grandmother and my aunt (who were) there

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1 wounded in armed attack during Istanbul mayor election campaign

STORY: 1 wounded in armed attack during Istanbul mayor election campaign SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. footage about moment of armed attack captured on security camera, assailants shooting from car in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. footage about people fleeing in panic due to armed attack in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. footages about police teams investigating the scene and taking security measures in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: A woman was injured in an armed attack on Saturday during the mayoral election campaign of Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party in Istanbul, said Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Yerlikaya said on social media platform X that shots were fired with long-barreled weapons and pistols in the Kucukcekmece district at around 4:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT). The attack took place during the election campaign of the Kucukcekmece party's mayoral candidate, Aziz Yeniay, in the Kanarya neighborhood.

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EIB invests in venture capital fund Seedstars to empower African entrepreneurs

STORY: EIB invests in venture capital fund Seedstars to empower African entrepreneurs SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of EIB logo 2. various of the signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE(English): EDWARD CLAESSEN, Head of Regional Hub for East Africa at the EIB 4. various of press conference 5. various of Nairobi street shots STORYLINE: The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Wednesday made a 30-million-U.S. dollar equity investment into Seedstars Africa Ventures, a venture capital fund to support African entrepreneurs to expand and boost creation in the continent. Edward Claessen, the Head of Regional Hub for East Africa at the EIB told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya that innovative businesses and start-ups across Africa that solve social problems will benefit from better access to risk capital. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWARD CLAESSEN, Head of Regional Hub for East Africa at the EIB "It supports them to grow,

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Indian potters make earthen oil lamps for Diwali Festival

STORY: Indian potters make earthen oil lamps for Diwali Festival SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. shots of skilled artisans working 3. shots of the making of earthen lamps 4. shots of earthen lamps being sold STORYLINE: Potters have been preparing for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights in India, carefully making earthen oil lamps, which are lit during the festival to usher in good luck, wealth and prosperity. Diwali is India's major festival of the year, a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. The five-day festival falls on Nov. 10 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Egypt raises petrol prices, keeps diesel unchanged

STORY: Egypt raises petrol prices, keeps diesel unchanged SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Ministry of Petroleum (file) 2. Shots of fuel stations (file) STORYLINE: Egypt raised domestic petrol prices on Friday while keeping the diesel price unchanged, according to the country's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. Prices of 80-octane, 92-octane, and 95-octane petrol per liter were raised from 8.75 Egyptian pounds (28 U.S. cents), 10.25 pounds, and 11.5 pounds to 10 pounds, 11.5 pounds, and 12.5 pounds, respectively. The diesel price remained unchanged at 8.25 pounds per liter. "Stabilizing the diesel price is important to preserving public interest because of its impact on transport costs and commodity prices," the ministry said. This is Egypt's second time of fuel price adjustment this year. Early in May, the country raised its diesel price by one pound to 8.25 pounds per liter while keeping gasoline prices u

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Duty-free shopping boom in China's resort island during summer vacation

STORY: Duty-free shopping boom in China's resort island during summer vacation DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various aerial shots of Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU BEI, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG SHAN, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YAO XINYU, Salesman, Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex STORYLINE: With the arrival of summer holidays, south China's island province of Hainan attracts a steady stream of visitors coming to experience its charm, which lies not only in picturesque scenery, but also duty-free shopping. For the Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex, which opened last October in Haikou, capital of Hainan, this is a first taste of the summer vacation experience. With a construction area of around 280,000 square meters, it is the world's largest stand-alone duty-free shopping mall, featuring more than 800 international and domestic brands. SOUNDBITE

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Strong gov't in Greece to benefit national economy

STORY: Strong gov't in Greece to benefit national economy DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new Cabinet of the Greek Government 2. file shots of the elections in Greece on June 25 3. various of the Greek Exchange 4. various of Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras 5. various of the first cabinet meeting of the new greek government 6. various of the printing of the new 50 euros Banknote 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): DIMITRIS KENOURGIOS, Professor of Finance at the University of Athens 8. various of the printing of the new 50 euros Banknote 9. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): DIMITRIS KENOURGIOS, Professor of Finance at the University of Athens 10. various of the printing of the new 50 euros Banknote STORYLINE: The formation of a government in Greece with a comfortable majority in parliament will strengthen the country's economic stability, help the implementation of reforms and see Greece's sovereign bonds return to investment grade very soon, benefitt

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Greek PM rules out cooperation with socialists after elections

STORY: Greek PM rules out cooperation with socialists after elections DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his election campaign 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. Various of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his election campaign 4. Various shots of Alexis Tsipras, President of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance Party during his election campaign 5. Various shots of Nikos Androulakis, President of PASOK-KINAL (Panhellenic Socialist Movement- Movement for Change) party during his election campaign 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 7. Various file shots of the elections of 2019 in Greece 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 9. various of Greek Parliament from Syntagma square 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 11. Various of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greek Prime Minister wit

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Cameroon traditional Ndop fabric revived in modern time

STORY: Cameroon traditional Ndop fabric revived in modern time DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:50 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a village in Baham by drone 2. various of a woman who harvests raffia palm and extract fibers for Ndop fabrication 3. various of craftsmen working at a family workshop of Ndop 4. various of craftsmen drawing patterns with ink made from ashes 5. various of craftsmen weaving Ndop patterns with raffia palm fiber 6. various shots of craftsmen removing raffia palm fiber from Ndop fabric after the dye 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KAMMOGNE, Maker of Ndop 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): SAMUEL TACHIM, Maker of Ndop 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): KAMMOGNE, Maker of Ndop 10. various of young people weaving Ndop patterns with raffia palm fiber 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): MEGANE AICHA FEUJIEU, Learner of Ndop 12. various of Ndop products on sale in a market in Bafoussam STORYLINE: With the patterns of rich significance in symbols, history and culture, Ndop is a kind of fabri

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At least 11 killed, 10 injured in stampede in Pakistan

STORY: At least 11 killed, 10 injured in stampede in Pakistan DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the site STORYLINE: At least 11 people were killed and more than 10 others injured in a stampede during ration distribution in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi of Sindh province on Friday, police and rescue officials said. Hundreds of people had gathered at a congested place outside a private factory to collect Ramadan charity ration in the SITE area of Karachi when the stampede took place, Superintendent of Police SITE Muhammad Mughees Hashmi told Xinhua. He said that the factory owner was distributing the free ration without prior permission from the local administration and proper arrangements, adding that at least six people, including the factory manager, have been arrested. An investigation has been launched into the incident. The death toll might further rise as several of the injured are in critical condition, according

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Afghan police arrest 10 alleged criminals in northern province

STORY: Afghan police arrest 10 alleged criminals in northern province DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the police on duty on the street in northern Balkh province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: The Afghan police have arrested 10 people on charge of involvement in criminal activities in Afghanistan's northern Balkh province over the past week, the provincial police office said on Monday. The arrested people were involved in illegal activities such as robbery, adultery and mobile snatching in the province, according to a statement released by the police. The police also seized a good quantity of arms and ammunition including seven pieces of AK-47 from the possession of the arrested men. In a similar operation, police detained over a dozen alleged criminals in the country's capital Kabul last week. The Afghan caretaker government has vowed to crack down on criminal elements elsewhere in Afghanistan to ensure law and order in the war-torn cou

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China's aid eases misery of Afghan returnees in chilly winter

STORY: China's aid eases misery of Afghan returnees in chilly winter DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: BAMYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of central Afghanistan's Bamyan Province in winter and locals 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): Abdul Azim, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): Abdul Azim, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Pashto): MAWLAWI SHAKIR TAHIR, Provincial director for natural disaster management and humanitarian affairs STORYLINE: Abdul Azim, together with his 10 family members, huddled in a mud hut of about 50 square meters in Dara-e-Foladi, a far-flung village in the mountainous area of central Afghanistan's Bamyan province, where the temperature drops to minus 30 degrees Celsius in winter. During the 20 years of conflicts in Afghanistan after the United States invaded the country in October 2001, more than 30,000 civilians lost their lives, and some 11 million people were made refugees. To escape the war, Azim was once one of the refugees who fled from Ba

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Egypt seeks wheat in World Bank-funded tender: GASC

STORY: Egypt seeks wheat in World Bank-funded tender: GASC DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior shot of Egypt's Ministry of Supply & Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various shots of an Egyptian port 3. various shots of wheat grain STORYLINE: Egypt's General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), the country's state grain importer, announced on Saturday a tender for the purchase of wheat. The tender seeks cargoes of 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 55,000, or 60,000 tons- plus or minus 5 percent from the last crop, including the shipment fees, GASC said. Shipment is sought for April 1-15, from all origins in GASC's booklet of terms and specifications. The deadline for offers is Feb 22, GASC said. The tender was issued within the framework of the Food Resilience Security and Support Program funded by the World Bank. About 10 days ago, Egypt reached an agreement to import wheat from Serbia and Romania through the port of Constanta, and was conducting discuss

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Cameroon's cocoa farmers gain from domestic processing

STORY: Cameroon's cocoa farmers gain from domestic processing DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:10 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a forest in the Mengong subdivision, in the South region of Cameroon 2. various shots of farmers picking ripe cocoa pods 3. various shots of farmers sitting by a pile of cocoa pods and separating cocoa beans from ripened pods 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN MEDARD MENDOUGA, Local farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JOSEPH SAMBA MFOUOU, Cocoa cultivator 6. various of farmers putting cocoa beans in bags 7. various of cocoa beans under the sun 8. various of views in the Meyomessi subdivision 11. various shots of Eden Espoir Cacao, a local cocoa processing factory 12. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): SUZANNE AYOLO, Owner of Eden Espoir Cacao 13. various shots of cocoa-based products made by Eden Espoir Cacao; STORYLINE: Cocoa is an important crop in Cameroon. In the southern region of the country, many farmers make their living by growing, while others take part in

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Yokomine out of contention at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Sakura Yokomine of Japan looks at the ball on the third hole after making a triple bogey during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on July 10, 2010. Yokomine dropped six shots through 13 holes to sit at 6 over.

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Yokomine out of contention at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Sakura Yokomine of Japan reacts after her shot on the third hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on July 10, 2010. Yokomine dropped six shots through 13 holes to sit at 6 over.

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China's Zhang holds off Oyama charge to win Suntory Ladies

KOBE, Japan - Zhang Na became the first golfer from mainland China to win on the Japan LPGA tour at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe June 10, holding off a final-round charge by money title holder Shiho Oyama of Japan to capture the Suntory Ladies Open title by three shots.

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Creamer slips to 42nd place at Salonpas World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. LPGA star Paula Creamer slips to 42nd at the midpoint of the Salonpas World Ladies on May 5 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. Creamer saw her hopes of winning her third title in Japan fade after a 76 that left her 10 shots adrift of the leader.

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Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

TOGO, Japan - Hidemasa Hoshino celebrates after winning the Chunichi Crowns at the Nagoya Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 5. The 25-year-old overcame a one-stroke deficit and carded three of four birdies on the back nine for a 10-under-par 270, beating out Toshimitsu Izawa, Taichi Teshima and Zaw Moe of Myanmar by three shots.

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-ROSEMEAD-FLU VACCINATION

(221212) -- ROSEMEAD (U.S.), Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker administers a dose of flu vaccine to a recipient at a medical center in Rosemead, California, the United States, on Dec. 10, 2022. Multiple respiratory viruses are currently co-circulating with influenza in the United States, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), urging the public to take flu shots and COVID-19 boosters to prevent from severe illnesses. (Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-ROSEMEAD-FLU VACCINATION

(221212) -- ROSEMEAD (U.S.), Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker administers a dose of flu vaccine to a recipient at a medical center in Rosemead, California, the United States, on Dec. 10, 2022. Multiple respiratory viruses are currently co-circulating with influenza in the United States, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), urging the public to take flu shots and COVID-19 boosters to prevent from severe illnesses. (Xinhua)

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Chinese-built port projects to spur Ghana's economic growth: Ghanaian president

STORY: Chinese-built port projects to spur Ghana's economic growth: Ghanaian president DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of port expansion projects 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 3. shots of Chinese contractors 4. various shots of port expansion projects STORYLINE: Ghana's president said Thursday that the construction of two port projects by a Chinese company, as part of Ghana's port expansion program, will spur economic growth in the country. A ceremony was held for kicking off the construction of an oil and gas services terminal as well as a floating dry dock and ship maintenance facility contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) at the port city Takoradi. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said that the Ghanaian government is determined to position the port as a major economic growth pole. SOUNDBITE (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President "The construction of the m

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Malaysia's wholesale, retail trade sales grow 23.9 pct in September

STORY: Malaysia's wholesale, retail trade sales grow 23.9 pct in September DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of street views of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 2. various shots of customers choosing bags in store 3. various shots of locals doing grocery shopping in a supermarket STORYLINE: Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sales value rose 23.9 percent year-on-year to 134 billion ringgit (28.41 billion U.S. dollars) in September, official data showed Wednesday. The positive growth was contributed by all sub-sectors, namely motor vehicles which surged 51 percent, retail trade that jumped 30 percent, and wholesale trade which climbed 13.3 percent, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said in a statement. In terms of volume index, wholesale and retail trade grew 18.4 percent year-on-year to 146 points. The growth was supported by the increase in motor vehicles at 43.9 percent, retail trade at 27.1 percent, and wholesale trade at 3.

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Workshops held on sidelines of COP27

STORY: Workshops held on sidelines of COP27 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various exterior shots of pavilions 2. various interior shots of different pavilions, including South Africa, Japan, and Indonesia among other countries STORYLINE: Workshops are held at pavilions from several countries across the world on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, discussing many issues related to climate change. Egypt hosts the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. (XHTV)

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Taliban reveals burial site of late co-founder Mullah Omar in S. Afghanistan

STORY: Taliban reveals burial site of late co-founder Mullah Omar in S. Afghanistan DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the burial site of Taliban co-founder Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid in Afghansitan's southern Zabul province STORYLINE: The burial site of Taliban co-founder Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid has been disclosed in Afghansitan's southern Zabul province, chief spokesman of Afghanistan's Taliban-run caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid has said. "The tomb of late Amirul Mominen (Supreme leader) Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid was revealed to public at a ceremony attended by ranking officials in Omarzo area of Suri district, Zabul province, on Sunday," Mujahid tweeted. Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund and other cabinet members attended the ceremony, according to Mujahid. After his hierarchy was dethroned from power following the U.S.-led military invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, Omar wen

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"Brotherhood and Peace" book fair held in Erbil, Iraq

STORY: "Brotherhood and Peace" book fair held in Erbil, Iraq DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various shorts of book fair 2. various shots outside the library STORYLINE: The "Brotherhood and Peace" book fair opened on Tuesday in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The 10-day event is organized by the Zaytun Library in cooperation with the Cultural Foundation of Cihan University. More than 30 book publishing houses and libraries from Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk, Halabja and other places participate in the fair. The exhibition also witnesses cultural and literary seminars, discussion sessions, and a bazaar for traditional accessories and dishes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Erbil, Iraq. (XHTV)

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Putin denounces Crimean Bridge explosion as terrorist act

STORY: Putin denounces Crimean Bridge explosion as terrorist act DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: (Source: Zvezdanews, EMERCOM of Russia) 1. various of explosion site 2. various of aerial shots of Crimean Bridge 3. various of officials inspecting the site 4. various of Crimean Bridge STORYLINE: The explosion on the Crimean Bridge was no doubt a terrorist act aimed at destroying Russia's critical civilian infrastructure, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday. "Ukraine's special services were the initiators, performers and masterminds," Putin said when meeting with Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin. Traffic of cars and buses has resumed on the road route of the Crimean Bridge, while trucks are still required to cross the Kerch Strait by ferry, Crimea's head Sergei Aksyonov has said on Telegram. On Saturday, a deadly blast hit the 19-km Crimean Bridge, which consists of two parallel routes for automobiles and train

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Greece ramps up LNG imports to mitigate impacts of energy crisis

STORY: Greece ramps up LNG imports to mitigate impacts of energy crisis DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: REVITHOUSSA, Greece CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shots of Greece's liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal station 2. aerial shot of Athens 3. shot of facilities in LNG terminal station 4. shot of a wind generator 5. various of a lignite factory facilities in Kozani Greece 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHALIS MATHIOULAKIS, Academic Director, Greek Energy Forum think tank 7. aerial shots of LNG terminal station 8. various of the Hellenic Natural Gas System Operator (DESFA) S.A. control room in LNG terminal station 9. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NIKOS KATSIS, Asset Management Division Director, DESFA 10. various of LNG terminal station 12. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NIKOS KATSIS, Asset Management Division Director, DESFA 13. various of LNG terminal station 14. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHALIS MATHIOULAKIS, Academic Director, Greek Energy Forum think tank 15. SOUNDBITE 5 (Greek): ANDREAS KONDYLI

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Green turtle released to the sea in China's Guangxi

STORY: Green turtle released to the sea in China's Guangxi DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: FANGCHENGGANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of returning the green turtle to the sea 2. various of this green turtle STORYLINE: A green turtle believed to be 10 to 15 years old was released back to the sea in China's Guangxi. The green turtle is under top-level protection in China. The turtle was accidentally netted by fishermen recently. The fishermen then contacted relevant departments to release it back to the sea. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fangchenggang, China. (XHTV)

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Malaysia's manufacturing sales value surges 23.4 pct, IPI rises 12.1 pct in June

STORY: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value surges 23.4 pct, IPI rises 12.1 pct in June DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers 2. various of container located at yard 3. various of container vessels at Northport of Port Klang, Selangor 4. various of Malaysia's National Flag 5. various drone and time-lapse shots of Kuala Lumpur landscape 6. various of container located at yard STORYLINE: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value surged 23.4 percent year on year to a record high of 153.5 billion ringgit (about 34.5 billion U.S. dollars) in June, and the Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased 12.1 percent in June as compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed Tuesday. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), in the second quarter, sales value of the manufacturing sector grew 17.4 percent to 443.5 billion ringgit as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Th

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Heat and drought set to continue in Spain: AEMET

STORY: Heat and drought set to continue in Spain: AEMET DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shots of hot temperatures, wildfires and drought STORYLINE: High temperatures and low rainfall in Spain are likely to continue into the autumn, exacerbating wildfires and drought, according to a report published on Monday by the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Spain is experiencing one of its hottest summers on record, with major heatwaves coming earlier in the year than usual, in June, and continuing into July to claim over 2,000 lives. Over 200,000 hectares of land in Spain have been ravaged by wildfires, and with reservoirs currently at under 42 percent capacity (20 percent lower than the average for the last 10 years), some regions are starting to introduce restrictions on water use. There are also fears that crops such as soft fruits will be seriously affected. AEMET's report makes for worrying reading, with the agency predicting a 60 pe

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Malawi government, Huawei commission national data center

STORY: Malawi government, Huawei commission national data center DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Wide of the data center 2. Wide of Huawei and Chinese embassy officials 3. Shot of Huawei Southern Africa Region President Leo Chen 4. Shot of Chen shaking hands with Malawi minister of information and digitization Gospel Kazako 5. Shot of President Chakwera arriving 6. Shots of President Chakwera being briefed 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, President of Malawi 8. Wide of Chakwera cutting ribbon 9. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, President of Malawi 10. Shot of President Chakwera unveiling the center's plaques of Chinese company officials 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LEO CHEN, Huawei Southern Africa president STORYLINE: The Malawian government and Chinese information and communications technology (ICT) company Huawei have commissioned Malawi's first-ever National Data Center. The completion of the data center is part of Mala

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Food delivery riders help ensure supplies to residents in China's Sixian

STORY: Food delivery riders help ensure supplies to residents in China's Sixian DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Sixian County 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN ZHANGMENG, Food delivery rider 3. various shots of Tan Zhangmeng working STORYLINE: Sixian County in east China's Anhui Province is under closed-off management to combat the latest COVID-19 resurgence. Food delivery riders are helping ensure the supply of daily necessities for local residents. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN ZHANGMENG, Food delivery rider "I work more than 10 hours a day. Food delivery work is tough but very fulfilling. During the special period, I volunteered to participate in the action to guarantee supplies to residents. I hope that the epidemic will be over soon and everything will return to normal." From June 26 to July 5, 6 p.m., a total of 218 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 847 asymptomatic carriers had been logged in the latest epidemic resurgence in Sixian.

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Egypt, UAE agree on 10-gigawatt wind farm project

STORY: Egypt, UAE agree on 10-gigawatt wind farm project DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Shots of the Egyptian cabinet 2. Shots of Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly meeting with UAE delegation (taken by Egyptian cabinet) STORYLINE: Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Tuesday with an Emirati delegation, including Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sultan Al Jaber, in the presence of Egypt's cabinet members, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat. Shaker asserted that an agreement of constructing a 10 GW wind farm between both states will be signed after Eid al-Adha holiday which is set to begin on Saturday. Shaker said that all details of the project have been finalized. During the meeting, Al Jaber was briefed on the results of recent consultations to implement the recently-signed trilater

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China launches new batch of remote sensing satellites

STORY: China launches new batch of remote sensing satellites DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1.shots of China launching new satellites STORYLINE: China successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Thursday. The satellites were launched as the second batch of the Yaogan-35 family at 10:22 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-2D carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. The satellites will be mainly used to conduct science experiments, land resource surveys, yield estimation of agricultural products and disaster prevention and reduction. This launch marked the 424th mission for the Long March series carrier rockets. China launched a batch of three Yaogan-35 satellites on Nov.6 last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xichang, China. (XHTV)

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Turks struggle to cope with soaring energy bills amid huge economic crisis

STORY: Turks struggle to cope with soaring energy bills amid huge economic crisis DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Istanbul, Turkey 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AHMET SAYMADI, Meyhane owner 3. shots of a restaurant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): AHMET SAYMADI, Meyhane owner 5. various of street views in Istanbul, Turkey 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): AHMET SAYMADI, Meyhane owner 7. shots of the exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey 8. shots of cars moving in the city in Istanbul, Turkey 9. shots of a gas station in Istanbul, Turkey 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Economist and writer 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Economist and writer STORYLINE: Ahmet Saymadi, a man in his 40s, has been running a small meyhane, a traditional Turkish tavern, for the last three years in Istanbul's bustling Istiklal Avenue area which is filled with restaurants, cafes, and bars. However, his business has been severely hit i

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Ugandan scientists build low-cost air quality monitoring system

STORY: Ugandan scientists build low-cost air quality monitoring system DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:05 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Marvin Banda at AirQo workshop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARVIN BANDA, Systems Developer at AirQo 3. various of AirQo device development 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARVIN BANDA, Systems Developer at AirQo 5. various of AirQo device development 6. various of AirQo device at a weather station 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARVIN BANDA, Systems Developer at AirQo 8. various of drone shots of Kampala 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARVIN BANDA, Systems Developer at AirQo 10. Drone shot of Kumi in Eastern Uganda STORYLINE: In a tiny workshop at Uganda's top university, Makerere University, tech-savvy youths have developed a low cost air quality monitoring system that experts say will influence decision-making regarding the increasing air pollution in the east African country. According to the 2021 World Air Quality Report, Uganda's capi

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Zambia commissions China-aided milling plants

STORY: Zambia commissions China-aided milling plants DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the Handover Ceremony of the Milling plants 2. SOUNDBITE 1(English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 3. various of the mealie meal in a ware house 4. SOUNDBITE 2(English): AMBROSE LUFUMA, Zambia's Defense Minister. 5. B-roll of the unveiling. STORYLINE: Zambia on Friday officially commissioned three state-of-the-art milling plants funded by China. The three industrial milling plants, with a combined capacity to produce 520 tons of mealie meals per day, are expected to enhance food security and stabilizing the price of mealie meals in the country. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Du Xiaohui, the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia and Ambrose Lufuma, Zambia's Defense Minister. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia "As an all-weather friend, China has always taken keen interest in supporting Zambia's agricultura

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At least 14 killed after explosions rock Afghan cities

STORY: At least 14 killed after explosions rock Afghan cities DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various shots of the blast site in Kabul 2. Various shots of the injured in a hospital in Mazar-i-Sharif STORYLINE: At least 14 people were killed and 32 others wounded in four explosions that rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul and northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Wednesday, authorities said. In Kabul, at least five worshippers were killed and 17 others wounded after a blast ripped through a mosque during evening prayers in Kolola Pushta locality of Police District (PD) 4, an Italian-run surgical center wrote on social media. The blast occurred when people were offering prayers in Hazrat-e-Zekria Mosque, police spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a tweet. The blast came about one hour after three consecutive explosions struck three van-buses in PD 10 and PD 5 in Mazar-i-Sharif, killing nine people and wounding 15 others, Mohammad Asif Waziri, spokesman for th

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Arab Economic Integration Forum held in Cairo

STORY: Arab Economic Integration Forum held in Cairo DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Shots of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ADEL BIN ABDUL RAHMAN AL-ASSOUMI, Speaker of Arab Parliament 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMED MAET, Egyptian Minister of Finance 4. Shots of the conference STORYLINE: The Economic Integration Forum, organized by the Arab Parliament, is being held in Cairo, the Egyptian capital. The three-day forum kicked off on Monday. Addressing the opening ceremony, Adel bin Abdul Rahman Al-Assoumi, speaker of the Arab Parliament, stressed the importance of strengthening Arab cooperation in the economic field and mobilizing all efforts to achieve the desired Arab economic integration in light of the exceptional and difficult economic conditions the world is facing. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ADEL BIN ABDUL RAHMAN AL-ASSOUMI, Speaker of Arab Parliament "The global economy and the economies of the Arab face a number of challenges because of t