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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Votes To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution - Paris

French Senate votes a government plan to enshrine the "freedom" to have an abortion in the French Constitution, at the French Senate in Paris, France on February 28, 2024. France is one step closer to enshrining abortion rights in its constitution after French senators overwhelmingly endorsed the change on Wednesday. A total of 267 senators voted in favor of the change, with 50 voting against it. The constitutional amendment faces a final test next Monday when it needs to secure the backing of three-fifths of lawmakers at a joint congress of parliament, which will see both houses vote together. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-HAINAN-LONGAN-HARVEST (CN)

(230501) -- DONGFANG May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Longan fruits are seen at Xianglin vegetable and fruit base in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2023. Recently, longan fruits have entered the harvest season in the base, covering an area of 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares). In addition to supplying the domestic market, these logan fruits are also exported to Europe and the United States. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LONGAN-HARVEST (CN)

(230501) -- DONGFANG May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager harvests longan fruits at Xianglin vegetable and fruit base in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2023. Recently, longan fruits have entered the harvest season in the base, covering an area of 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares). In addition to supplying the domestic market, these logan fruits are also exported to Europe and the United States. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LONGAN-HARVEST (CN)

(230501) -- DONGFANG May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 30, 2023 shows the Xianglin vegetable and fruit base in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, longan fruits have entered the harvest season in the base, covering an area of 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares). In addition to supplying the domestic market, these logan fruits are also exported to Europe and the United States. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LONGAN-HARVEST (CN)

(230501) -- DONGFANG May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager harvests longan fruits at Xianglin vegetable and fruit base in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2023. Recently, longan fruits have entered the harvest season in the base, covering an area of 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares). In addition to supplying the domestic market, these logan fruits are also exported to Europe and the United States. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LONGAN-HARVEST (CN)

(230501) -- DONGFANG May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 30, 2023 shows the Xianglin vegetable and fruit base in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, longan fruits have entered the harvest season in the base, covering an area of 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares). In addition to supplying the domestic market, these logan fruits are also exported to Europe and the United States. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-LONGAN-HARVEST (CN)

(230501) -- DONGFANG May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Longan fruits are seen at Xianglin vegetable and fruit base in Dongfang City, south China's Hainan Province, April 30, 2023. Recently, longan fruits have entered the harvest season in the base, covering an area of 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares). In addition to supplying the domestic market, these logan fruits are also exported to Europe and the United States. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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China accelerates vaccination for people aged over 60

STORY: China accelerates vaccination for people aged over 60 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of vaccination for people aged over 60 2. various of Bi Wu'e getting vaccinated 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) WANG ZHIQIANG, Son of Bi Wu'e 4. various of local communities 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG YUANMEI, Local resident 6. various of Fan Junling getting vaccinated 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FAN JUNLING, Local resident STORYLINE: In China, over 90 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated. As the focus shifts from infection control to prevention and treatment of severe cases, China is accelerating the shots given to people aged over 60, numbering around 267 million. At Heping Hospital in Shanxi Province, 77-year-old Bi Wu'e was accompanied by her son to get vaccinated. Bi said she was not vaccinated timely because of her health conditions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) WANG ZHIQIANG, Son of Bi Wu'e "It's all for the good of the elderly, to redu

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Matsumura wins Indonesia PGA Championship

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japan's Michio Matsumura hits his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the Indonesia PGA Championship at Damai Indah Golf near Jakarta on March 30, 2014. Matsumura won the co-sanctioned season-opening event for the Japanese men's tour with a 21-under 267 total.

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JR Hokkaido finds 170 more unrepaired rail defects

SAPPORO, Japan - Officials of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism arrive at the head office of Hokkaido Railway Co. in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sept. 25, 2013, for inspections. JR Hokkaido said the same day it has found 170 more unrepaired rail defects, bringing to 267 the total uncovered so far in its investigation into the previous week's cargo train derailment.

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Hori wins Earth Mondahmin Cup

SODEGAURA, Japan - Japan's Natsuka Hori holds the victor's trophy after winning the Earth Mondahmin Cup at Camellia Hills Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on June 30, 2013. Hori finished at 21-under-par 267 to earn her second career title.

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267-kilogram chocolate ring

OSAKA, Japan - A 267-kilogram ''finger ring'' made by chocolate and candy is completed in Osaka on Feb. 11, 2012, and was recognized as the world's largest by the Guinness World Records. The work is an event prior to the Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, which is regarded in Japan as a day for women to give chocolate to men.

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267-kilogram chocolate ring

OSAKA, Japan - A 267-kilogram ''finger ring'' made by chocolate and candy is completed in Osaka on Feb. 11, 2012, and was recognized as the world's largest by the Guinness World Records. The work is an event prior to the Valentine's Day on Feb. 14, which is regarded in Japan as a day for women to give chocolate to men.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato acknowledges the gallery after winning the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 10th hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato hits her second shot on the third hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 11th hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato sinks a birdie on the third green during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Yano wins Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Azuma Yano holds the winner's cup after his victory at the Bridgestone Open with a 21-under total of 267 at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 26 -- his third career win on the JGTO tour.

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Matsui hits solo homer

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees center-fielder Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer off Chicago Cubs starter Kerry Wood in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 7. Matsui went 3-for-4 to lift his batting average to .267, but his team lost 5-2. (MLB)

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Takahashi carries Japan's flag at Sydney Olympics closing ceremo

SYDNEY, Australia - Naoko Takahashi, winner of the Olympic women's marathon, carries Japan's national flag at the Sydney Olympics closing ceremony at Stadium Australia on Oct. 1 on behalf of Japan's 267 athletes. Japan won five gold, eight silver and five bronze medals at the just-ended Sydney Games.

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Takahashi smiles ahead of carrying Japan's flag

SYDNEY, Australia - Naoko Takahashi, winner of the Olympic women's marathon, smiles before she carries Japan's national flag at the Sydney Olympics closing ceremony at Stadium Australia on Oct. 1. Takahashi carried the flag on behalf of Japan's 267 athletes. Takahashi won the women's marathon on Sept. 24 in what the Australian track coach called ''the greatest run ever -- man or woman.''

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Exhibitors eye opportunities at China-ASEAN Expo as record number of deals made

STORY: Exhibitors eye opportunities at China-ASEAN Expo as record number of deals made DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZENG YI, Guangxi MAYI Imported Goods Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LISY LEE, Chairman, Malaysia's Petronas China branch 4. various of the 19th China-ASEAN Expo STORYLINE: The 19th China-ASEAN Expo concluded on Monday in Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with a record number of deals made. A total of 267 domestic and international deals have been signed, with an investment of over 400 billion yuan (about 57 billion U.S. dollars), up 37 percent compared to last year. Exhibitors attending the expo expressed their confidence in the trade opportunities brought by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement. 　 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZENG YI, Guangxi MAYI Imported Goods

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China's Guangxi beefs up regional integration with ASEAN countries

STORY: China's Guangxi beefs up regional integration with ASEAN countries DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the China-ASEAN Expovarious of NanningSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DAI SONGLI, General manager of Guangxi State Farms Mingyang Starch Development Co. Ltd.various of companiesSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO HUI, General manager assistant of Guangxi Tus-Innovation Cross Border E-Commerce Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG JIANGNAN, Official with Qinzhou Port East Station of Guangxi Yanhai Railway Company Limitedvarious of container ports and trains STORYLINE: The 19th China-ASEAN Expo concluded on Monday in Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with a record number of deals made. A total of 267 domestic and international deals have been signed, with an investment of over 400 billion yuan (about 57 billion U.S. dollars), up 37 percent compared to last year. Guangxi has become an important window for e

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Exhibitors at China-ASEAN Expo hail opportunities brought by RCEP

STORY: Exhibitors at China-ASEAN Expo hail opportunities brought by RCEP DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI WUQIANG, Sales director, Shanghai office of Trung Nguyen Legend 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI YAN, Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZENG YI, Guangxi Mayi Imported Goods Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd STORYLINE: Many exhibitors attending the 19th China-ASEAN Expo said they will seize the opportunities brought by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The four-day expo concluded on Monday in Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A total of 267 domestic and international deals have been signed, with an investment of over 400 billion yuan (about 57 billion U.S. dollars), up 37 percent compared to last year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI WUQIANG, Sales director, Shanghai office of Trung N

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Over 1.8-meter-tall hybrid rice harvested in central China's Hubei

STORY: Over 1.8-meter-tall hybrid rice harvested in central China's Hubei DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hybrid rice in central China's Hubei Province STORYLINE: The harvest of a kind of giant hybrid rice has started in Lianghu Village of Jiayu County in central China's Hubei Province. The rice variety, developed by a team of agricultural experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, can grow to 1.8 meters to 2.2 meters tall. It is cultivated to be high-yielding, drought-tolerant, and resistant to disease and waterlogging. The rice variety is planted on 4,000 mu (about 267 hectares) of land by a local agricultural cooperative. The planting area in the village is expected to expand to 10,000 mu (about 667 hectares) next year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wuhan, China. (XHTV)

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U.S. House passes bill on marriage equality

STORY: U.S. House passes bill on marriage equality DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. House of Representatives voting on the bill 2. various of exterior of the U.S. Capitol STORYLINE: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on marriage equality on Tuesday in a 267-157 vote, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting the measure. The Respect for Marriage Act, which calls for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, will face an uphill battle in the evenly-divided Senate. Signed into law in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage for federal purposes as the union of one man and one woman and allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. The White House said in a statement that the Respect for Marriage Act "would enshrine the right to Federal recognition of marriage for same-sex and interracial couples." Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court o

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China accelerates COVID-19 vaccination for elderly

STORY: China accelerates COVID-19 vaccination for elderly DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of a community in GuangzhouSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG HUAQING, Expert with Chinese Center for Disease Control and Preventionvarious of elderly people getting vaccinatedSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ZHIHUA, Official of Xingang neighborhood in GuangzhouSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU DEYOU, 89-year-old resident in GuangzhouSOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TANG WANLING, 66-year-old resident in Guangzhou STORYLINE: China has stepped up efforts to improve the vaccination rate among the elderly amid the latest COVID-19 resurgence. China has a large population of 1.4 billion and is home to 267 million elderly, who are more vulnerable to the virus. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG HUAQING, Expert with Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention "For the elderly people and those with underlying diseases, to reduce the severe case rate and the fatality rate, the best

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Yano wins Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Azuma Yano holds the winner's cup after his victory at the Bridgestone Open with a 21-under total of 267 at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 26 -- his third career win on the JGTO tour. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea's Kim Kyung Tae wins Thailand Open golf tournament

Kim Kyung Tae of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after his victory at the Thailand Open golf tournament at Siam Country Club in Pattaya, Thailand, on June 14, 2015. Kim won the tournament, co-sanctioned by One Asia and the Japan Golf Tour Organization, with a 21-under 267. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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McIlroy wins Wells Fargo C'ship with tournament record

Rory McIlroy holds the winner's trophy after his victory in the Wells Fargo Championship with a tournament-record 21-under 267 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, the United States, on May 17, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo