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Egypt cracks down on travel agencies over Hajj trip frauds

STORY: Egypt cracks down on travel agencies over Hajj trip frauds SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cabinet headquarters 2. shot of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly speaking STORYLINE: The Egyptian government is set to ban the operation of 16 travel agencies for arranging "fraudulent" Hajj trips to Saudi Arabia for unregistered pilgrims. At a Hajj deaths crisis unit meeting held on Saturday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said he has ordered the license of these agencies to be revoked and those involved persons and entities transferred to public prosecution, according to an Egyptian cabinet statement. The statement did not detail which agencies or concerned persons were behind organizing such trips through fraudulence or other illicit means for unregistered pilgrims to Mecca. Madbouly updated that among more than 50,000 registered Egyptian pilgrims, a total of 31 people with "chronic dis

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240524) -- BEIJING, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor selects creative products inspired by Chinese characters during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People experiences the beauty of China's Mogao Grottoes with VR device at a booth of Tecent inside a pavilion dedicated to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's cultural industry innovation, during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries a piece of traditional headdress during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view exhibits during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor from Tianshui of Gansu Province shows the malatang, literally meaning a numbingly spicy hotpot, during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views exhibits related with Guochao, also known as Chinese trends or "China chic," during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform Yingge Dance, a Chinese folk dance, during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces products to a visitor during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at exhibits from the Hangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor selects creative products inspired by Chinese characters during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors pose for photos with tradtional opera headwear during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance of Yueju opera during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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India liberalizes foreign direct investment for space sector

STORY: India liberalizes foreign direct investment for space sector SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024/ File DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of parliament building 3. various of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) STORYLINE: The Indian government has liberalized foreign direct investments (FDI) in its space sector in a bid to generate employment, enable modern technology absorption, and make the sector self-reliant, a federal government official confirmed on Thursday. According to an official statement issued by the federal cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the amendment to FDI policy on the space sector at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The satellite sub-sector has been divided into three different activities with defined limits for FDIs in each such sector. "The non-government entities have developed capabilities and expertise in the areas of satellites and launch vehicles. With incre

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Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe launches China export guide for local business

STORY: Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe launches China export guide for local business DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAPUWA NYIKA, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe's head of Trade and Africa-China Banking 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALLAN MAJURU, Chief executive officer of ZimTrade 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIU BAIXUE, Vice chairperson, Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe STORYLINE: Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe on Friday launched an export guide for Zimbabwean exporters and business entities seeking to understand and penetrate the Chinese market. The export guide e-book, which gives in-depth information and guidance on navigating the Chinese market, was launched during the Stanbic Bank China Day event held in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The event aimed at fostering trade and business ties between Zimbabwe and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAPUWA NYIKA, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe's head of Trade and Africa-China Bankin

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Road panel outlines privatization scheme

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Imai, head of a government advisory body on privatization of road-related public corporations, speaks with the media Aug. 23. The seven-member panel worked out a framework to privatize four public entities, including the creation of a public corporation to inherit their debt after privatization.

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Cabinet members meet following overhaul of bureaucracy

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (R, front), land minister Chigage Ogi (L, in kimono) and other cabinet members hold their first meeting at the premier's official residence following an overhaul of the bureaucracy on Jan. 6. The central government was reorganized into 13 ministries and agencies the same day, shrinking it from 23 entities.

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Road panel outlines privatization scheme

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Imai, head of a government advisory body on privatization of road-related public corporations, speaks with the media Aug. 23. The seven-member panel worked out a framework to privatize four public entities, including the creation of a public corporation to inherit their debt after privatization. (Kyodo)

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Cabinet members meet following overhaul of bureaucracy

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (R, front), land minister Chigage Ogi (L, in kimono) and other cabinet members hold their first meeting at the premier's official residence following an overhaul of the bureaucracy on Jan. 6. The central government was reorganized into 13 ministries and agencies the same day, shrinking it from 23 entities.