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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on as President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance speak after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on as President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks after President Donald Trump announced the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hands President Donald Trump the FIFA World Cup trophy after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump looks on past the FIFA World Cup trophy after announcing tthe 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

Vice President JD Vance speaks after President Donald Trump announced the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

Vice President JD Vance looks on as President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance smile after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump holds a photo of him with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup trophy after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Announces 2026 World Cup Draw

President Donald Trump announces the 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, August 22, 2025. The FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zambia, Kenya agree to cooperate in tourism sector

STORY: Zambia, Kenya agree to cooperate in tourism sector SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing at Protea Hotel in Lusaka 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YOUSUF ZUMLA, Chairman of Tourism Council of Zambia 3. various of the press briefing at Protea Hotel in Lusaka STORYLINE: Zambia and Kenya have agreed to work together to promote tourism in the two countries, an industry body said on Tuesday. The decision came after a joint technical committee meeting between the Tourism Council of Zambia and the Kenya Tourism Federation on June 3-6. Yousuf Zumla, chairman of the Tourism Council of Zambia, told journalists during a press briefing that the cooperation, which has resulted in a mutually beneficial implementation plan, aims to benefit tourism industry stakeholders in both countries in various aspects such as marketing, networking, knowledge sharing, and online interactions. The decision is part of th

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Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda

STORY: Dragon boat race ushers in Uganda-China tourism season in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: ENTEBBE, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon boat race 2. various of award ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAN XUECHENG, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda 4. various of the race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN BAHINDUKA, Ugandan Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities 6. various of audiences at the event 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RODNEY BABAL, Ugandan paddler STORYLINE: The government of Uganda and the Chinese Embassy in the Eastern African country have jointly launched a tourism season between the two countries, with a dragon boat race held ahead of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese companies in Uganda dispatched their best paddlers, both Chinese and Ugandan, to compete in the race, which also attracted participants from local communities, near the shore of Lak

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UK, China business leaders convey confidence in business tie

STORY: UK-China business leaders convey confidence in business tie SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID WILLETTS, Member of House of Lords and former Minister of State for Universities and Science 4. various of the summit 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHENG ZEGUANG, Chinese Ambassador to UK 6. various of the summit STORYLINE: Business leaders and government officials attending the third United Kingdom (UK)-China Business Leaders Summit in London conveyed confidence in the prospect of trade, investment and bilateral ties of the two countries. The summit, held from Monday to Wednesday, attracted over 400 business leaders from the UK and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club "Business is the glue between people. If we have more business, we wi

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BRITAIN-LONDON-3RD UK-CHINA BUSINESS LEADERS SUMMIT

(240528) -- LONDON, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Stephen Perry, president emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club, speaks at the 3rd United Kingdom (UK)-China Business Leaders Summit in London, Britain, on May 28, 2024. Business leaders and government officials attending the ongoing 3rd United Kingdom (UK)-China Business Leaders Summit here conveyed confidence in the prospect of trade, investment and bilateral ties of the two countries. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRITAIN-LONDON-3RD UK-CHINA BUSINESS LEADERS SUMMIT

(240528) -- LONDON, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Perry, president emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club, speaks at the 3rd United Kingdom (UK)-China Business Leaders Summit in London, Britain, on May 28, 2024. Business leaders and government officials attending the ongoing 3rd United Kingdom (UK)-China Business Leaders Summit here conveyed confidence in the prospect of trade, investment and bilateral ties of the two countries. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), meets with the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa, gives a press conference after his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), meets with the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), meets with the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa, gives a press conference after his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), and the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), hold a press conference after their meeting at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), meets with the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), and the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), hold a press conference after their meeting at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), and the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), hold a press conference after their meeting at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), and the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), hold a press conference after their meeting at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa Visit To Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares (left), and the Palestinian Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mustafa (right), hold a press conference after their meeting at the headquarters of the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, on May 26, 2024, in Brussels (Belgium). The meeting takes place 48 hours before the formal recognition of the Palestinian State by the Government. In addition, tomorrow, May 27, before the beginning of the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Albares will meet with his counterparts from Ireland, Micheál Martin, and Norway, Espen Garth Eide, the two countries that will recognize Palestine on Tuesday, May 28, as will Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Six Chinese sites named UNESCO Global Geoparks

STORY: Six Chinese sites named UNESCO Global Geoparks SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KRISTOF VANDENBERGHE, Chief of Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section, UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, along with five other Chinese geoparks, were named as Global Geoparks by the UNESCO on Wednesday. With six Chinese geoparks newly designated as Global Geoparks, China is now home to 47 Global Geoparks. The designation of UNESCO Global Geopark was first established in 2015 to recognize geological heritages of international importance. Currently, the UNESCO Global Geoparks network boasts 213 geoparks in 48 countries. SOUNDBITE (English): KRISTOF VANDENBERGHE, Chief of Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section, UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat "China is certainly our ch

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Survivors rebuild lives one year after 2023 earthquakes in Syria, Türkiye

STORY: Survivors rebuild lives one year after 2023 earthquakes in Syria, Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Damascus/Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of quake-affected zones 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YAHIA KAAKEH, Local resident, Aleppo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YAHIA MAJAWAZ, Local resident, Aleppo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SALEM HABEIB, Aleppo branch director of General Housing Foundation 5. STANDUP (English): BURAK AKINCI, Xinhua reporter 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): CEREN KAYABASI, Resident STORYLINE: One year after the deadly earthquakes that hit both Syria and Türkiye on Feb. 6, 2023, survivors in both countries share their stories. Yahia Kaakeh, a 50-year-old painter, was at his home in the Syrian city of Aleppo when the earthquakes struck. He was buried under the rubble for 40 hours before he was saved. He later learned that he was one of the two survivors in his apartment building, the collapse of which claimed the lives of 48 people. S

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BOTSWANA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240106) -- KWENENG, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People are registered as voters at a polling station in Mmopane village, Kweneng district, Botswana, Jan. 6, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. Around 2,880 polling stations across the country and 48 polling stations in foreign countries opened at 8:00 a.m. local time and will close at 6 p.m. Batswana citizens aged 18 years and above with a valid identity card are eligible to register. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240106) -- KWENENG, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man is registered as a voter at a polling station in Mmopane village, Kweneng district, Botswana, Jan. 6, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. Around 2,880 polling stations across the country and 48 polling stations in foreign countries opened at 8:00 a.m. local time and will close at 6 p.m. Batswana citizens aged 18 years and above with a valid identity card are eligible to register. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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Middle East 2023: interweaving challenges and promising developments

STORY: Middle East 2023: interweaving challenges and promising developments SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of post-earthquakes scene 2. STANDUP (English): WU ZHONGMIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of COP28 4. various of China-Arab cooperation STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU ZHONGMIN, Xinhua correspondent "In 2023, the Middle East experienced multiple disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, and the wars in Sudan and Gaza have all cast shadows over the region. Yet, with the help of China, Iran and Saudi Arabia have achieved reconciliation, further promoting the thawing of relations between regional countries. The Saudi Vision 2030 advances steadily, and the UAE consensus reached at the COP28 opens a new chapter for global climate action. In 2023, "Looking East" has become a consensus among Middle Eastern countries. All 22 members of the Arab League have joined the Belt and Road Initiative. The China-Ara

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China-proposed BRI benefits countries: attendees at World Media Summit

STORY: China-proposed BRI benefits countries: attendees at World Media Summit SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 5th World Media Summit and BRI projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KHAN SOPHIROM, Deputy Director General of AKP, Cambodia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESZTER RIGO-KANTOR, Head of int'l relations of Duna Media Service Provider, Hungary STORYLINE: Some participants at the 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan, China) have said that their countries have benefited a lot from the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), expressing their strong support to the initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KHAN SOPHIROM, Deputy Director General of AKP, Cambodia "Actually, Cambodia is one of the countries who strongly support BRI. The BRI has been providing a lot of benefits to Cambodia. Especially on Nov. 16, we just got a new international airport in Siem Reap (under the framework of BRI)." SOUNDBITE 2 (

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Chinese major pickle production base sees export to RCEP partners increasing

STORY: Chinese major pickle production base sees export to RCEP partners increasing SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fuling District 2. various of the company 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHOU LINXIANG, General manager of a local pickled mustard tubers producing company STORYLINE: The history of pickle-making in Fuling District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality dates back more than 150 years. The district's traditional method of producing preserved mustard tubers was listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. As a popular snack on many Chinese people's dinner tables, the pickled mustard tubers have been accepted by more foreigners in recent years. And thanks to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the world's biggest free trade pact that took effect in 2022, the pickle's export volume to Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian countries has increased

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CIIE "powerful" platform to boost int'l trade: ITC chief

STORY: CIIE "powerful" platform to boost int'l trade: ITC chief DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIIE 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC STORYLINE: International Trade Center (ITC) chief says the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a "powerful" platform to boost international trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC "The CIIE is an incredibly unique creature. There are very few countries that have import trade shows. So for it to be an importer's platform is actually a phenomenal offering to the world. It's a phenomenal offering especially to the developing world because you're saying we have here consumers. We are giving you the opportunity to showcase those products to our consumers. We are willing to place a platform here for you to do that. The other thing that's really

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BRI to advance renewable energy adoption across Global South: UN official

STORY: BRI to advance renewable energy adoption across Global South: UN official DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHI XIAOMENG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAMILOLA OGUNBIYI, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All STORYLINE: Special representative of the UN secretary-general for sustainable energy for all told Xinhua that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can advance renewable energy adoption across the Global South countries SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHI XIAOMENG, Xinhua correspondent "According to your observation, how has China's Belt and Road Initiative transitioned towards a greener approach in the past decade? How do you think that BRI can align with the UN sustainable energy for all?" SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAMILOLA OGUNBIYI, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All "This is actually my secon

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China-Vietnam border port handles over 300,000 freight vehicles

STORY: China-Vietnam border port handles over 300,000 freight vehicles DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Youyi Pass STORYLINE: The Youyi Pass, also known as Friendship Pass, on the China-Vietnam border has processed over 300,000 freight vehicles so far this year, up 150 percent year on year, according to local authorities. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, the border port had handled 300,000 inbound and outbound freight vehicles, suggesting its robust recovery in terms of cross-border cargo transport. The port is one of the largest land ports in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China, and is also one of the most convenient land routes to ASEAN member countries and an important fruit entry port. During the first eight months of this year, fruit imported from ASEAN countries through the Youyi Pass amounted to 540,000 tonnes, worth 16.33 billion yuan (about 2.28 billion U.S. dollars), posting a year-on-year increase of 125

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Chinese, Myanmar scholars discuss prospects of BRI cooperation

STORY: Chinese, Myanmar scholars discuss prospects of BRI cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar STORYLINE: A seminar on China-Myanmar cooperation in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Community with a Shared Future was held in Yangon on Wednesday, focusing on the achievements and prospects of the BRI. More than 50 officials, scholars, and media representatives from China and Myanmar participated in the event, which also served as a commemorative activity to mark the 10th anniversary of the BRI. The seminar was jointly organized by the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies and the Institute of Myanmar Studies of Yunnan University. It featured paper reading sessions of 18 Chinese and Myanmar scholars. Scholars from both countries emphasized that their collaboration on promoting the BRI and the concept of a shared future is not only advantageous for their nations, but also hold

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Egypt declares 3-day mourning after natural disasters hit Morocco, Libya

STORY: Egypt declares 3-day mourning after natural disasters hit Morocco, Libya DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Presidential palace 2. various of the meeting between President Sisi and military leaders STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday declared a three-day mourning to show solidarity with Morocco and Libya after the two countries were hit by natural disasters, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. Sisi extended his and the Egyptian people's sincere condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Morocco and the storm in Libya, the statement said. The Egyptian president instructed the Armed Forces to send humanitarian aid to both countries, it added. According to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday, the death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530. The death toll has risen to 3,060 from the devastating

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Myanmar to send 111 athletes to Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Myanmar to send 111 athletes to Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Nay Pyi Taw CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST 1. various of athletes training session for 19th Asian Games STORYLINE: Myanmar will send 111 athletes to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, according to a sports official. Khun Jar Aung, director from the Sports and Physical Education Department under the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, said they will send a 173-member sports delegation, including athletes, coaches and team managers from seven sports, to the Hangzhou Games. 63 male and 48 female athletes will compete in sports such as football, taekwondo, Wushu, dragon boat racing, Esports, archery and sepak takraw. The Hangzhou Asian Games, scheduled to be held from September 23 to October 8, are expected to see approximately 12,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. They will compete in 40 sports across 481 events. Myanmar clinched two medals from Wushu and sepak takraw in the 2018 Asia