Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front) arrives at the country's parliament in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2023, to attend the opening ceremony of a 55-day extraordinary parliamentary session.

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The opening ceremony of a 55-day extraordinary parliamentary session is held in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2023, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito (upper C) in attendance.

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The opening ceremony of a 55-day extraordinary parliamentary session is held in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2023, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito (upper C) in attendance.

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks during the opening ceremony of a 55-day extraordinary parliamentary session in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2023.

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks during the opening ceremony of a 55-day extraordinary parliamentary session in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2023.

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks during the opening ceremony of a 55-day extraordinary parliamentary session in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2023.

Japan's lower house endorses 55-day Diet extension

Japan's lower house endorses 55-day Diet extension

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives on June 2 endorsed a 55-day extension of the Diet through July 28, with a majority vote by the ruling bloc of the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito party.

Soaring prices dampen festive spirit as Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Easter

STORY: Soaring prices dampen festive spirit as Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Easter DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:59 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ethiopian people buying and selling sheep, ox and chicken at Berchiko Sheep and Goat Trading Center in Addis Ababa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): JELIAN SHAFO, Trader at Berchiko Sheep and Goat Trading Center 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): SISAY BEDADA, Trader at Berchiko Sheep and Goat Trading Center 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): YEMARIAMNESH HAILU, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Amharic): BELAYNEH ZENEBE, Local resident STORYLINE: Holiday shoppers in Ethiopia's capital have encountered soaring prices on the market as Ethiopian Orthodox followers prepare to celebrate Easter on Sunday. In Ethiopia, Easter comes after a 55-day of fasting from animal products, mainly meat, milk, butter and eggs. It is celebrated with a series of events, including the slaughter of sheep, goats, or oxen, depending on the financial capability of

Japan's lower house endorses 55-day Diet extension

Japan's lower house endorses 55-day Diet extension

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives on June 2 endorsed a 55-day extension of the Diet through July 28, with a majority vote by the ruling bloc of the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito party. (Kyodo)