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Nigerian president pledges thorough housecleaning of central bank

STORY: Nigerian president pledges thorough housecleaning of central bank DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigeria's central bank 2. various of banking activities 3. various of speech by Bola Tinubu, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday pledged to oversee a thorough housecleaning of the country's central bank to rid the institution of corruption. In a nationwide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria's 63rd independence anniversary, Tinubu shed light on some critical and sensitive national issues, including instituting a monetary policy that will be for the benefit of all Nigerians. He described the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of former governor Godwin Emefiele as a "den of malfeasance," saying that the "housecleaning is well underway" in a move aimed at bringing large-scale corruption in the financial institution to an end. While noting a new leadership for the central bank has just been c

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Madagascar celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence

STORY: Madagascar celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:51 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malagasy people queuing before entering Barea Stadium 2. various of the celebrations in the Barea Stadium 3. various of military parade 4. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday in Antananarivo, Malagasy capital. Madagascar was colonized by France from 1896 and gained its independence on June 26, 1960. As usual, a military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea Stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of the country must be done with the mutual aid of all Malagasy citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future, and we are not going to give in to divisive ideas." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS-PERFORMANCE

(230628) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese martial arts performance is staged during a celebration marking the 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2023. Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS-PERFORMANCE

(230628) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese martial arts performance is staged during a celebration marking the 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2023. Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-63RD ANNIVERSARY

(230626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2023. Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-63RD ANNIVERSARY

(230626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is held during a celebration marking the 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2023. Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-63RD ANNIVERSARY

(230626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina speaks during a celebration marking the 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2023. Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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Senegal celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence

STORY: Senegal celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence DATELINE: April 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the military parade to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of independence of Senegal STORYLINE: Senegal marked its 63rd anniversary of independence with a military parade Tuesday at the General de Gaulle Boulevard in the center of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. Thousands of military men and civilians participated in the military and civil parade, with the theme "Defence and Security Forces and the Preservation of Natural Resources." At the end of the parade, Senegalese President Macky Sall congratulated all the units for their brilliant performance, noting that the presence and the pace of the defense and security forces reassure the level of preparation of the armies to face threats and ensure security and peace in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dakar. (XHTV)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY-PARADE

(230405) -- DAKAR, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a military parade in Dakar, Senegal, on April 4, 2023. Senegal marked its 63rd anniversary of independence with a military parade on Tuesday. (Photo by Demba Gueye/Xinhua)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY-PARADE

(230405) -- DAKAR, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese President Macky Sall (1st R) attends a military parade in Dakar, Senegal, on April 4, 2023. Senegal marked its 63rd anniversary of independence with a military parade on Tuesday. (Photo by Matar Ndoye/Xinhua)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY-PARADE

(230405) -- DAKAR, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Armored vehicles are pictured during a military parade in Dakar, Senegal, on April 4, 2023. Senegal marked its 63rd anniversary of independence with a military parade on Tuesday. (Photo by Demba Gueye/Xinhua)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY-PARADE

(230405) -- DAKAR, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 4, 2023 shows a view of a military parade in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal marked its 63rd anniversary of independence with a military parade on Tuesday. (Photo by Matar Ndoye/Xinhua)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY-PARADE

(230405) -- DAKAR, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a military parade in Dakar, Senegal, on April 4, 2023. Senegal marked its 63rd anniversary of independence with a military parade on Tuesday. (Photo by Demba Gueye/Xinhua)

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Chinatown in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2012, shows a street in Yokohama's Chinatown, where a banner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, as well as the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is displayed. A row between Japan and China over disputed islands in the East China Sea has led to a decline in tourism and sparked concern in Chinatowns across Japan.

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N. Korea anniversary celebration

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Militias march during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Sept. 9, 2011, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the founding of North Korea.

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N. Korea anniversary celebration

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Militias march during a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Sept. 9, 2011, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the founding of North Korea.

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N. Korea anniversary celebration

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Female militias take part in a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Sept. 9, 2011, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the founding of North Korea.

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N. Korea anniversary celebration

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A military parade is held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Sept. 9, 2011, to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the founding of North Korea.

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H. Matsui belts homer

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his home-run blast in flight in the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2010. Matsui wore a jersey with the number 42, the number worn by Jackie Robinson, to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the baseball legend's major league debut.

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S. Korean President Lee attends national day ceremony

SEOUL, South Korea - Dressed in national costumes, South Korean President Lee Myong Bak and his wife Kim Yoon Ok attend a commemorative gathering in Seoul on Aug. 15 to mark the 63rd anniversary of the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonial rule and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Korea.

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National memorial service for the war dead

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko offer a silent prayer at the national memorial service for the war dead at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Former Prime Minister Abe visits Yasukuni Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) emerges from Yasukuni Shrine after paying a visit to the Shinto shrine dedicated to the war-dead on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Prayers at Chidorigafuchi cemetery for unknown soldiers

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (L) visits Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II, to honor the Japanese war-dead. The cemetery is dedicated to unknown Japanese soldiers who died abroad during the war.

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S. Korean leader urges Japan to 'look straight at history'

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myong Bak addresses a commemorative event in Seoul on Aug. 15 to mark the 63rd anniversary of liberalization of Korea from Japanese colonial rule and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Korea. Lee urged Japan to ''look straight at history.''

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Emperor, empress attend memorial to honor war dead in WWII

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress pray for the Japanese war dead at a memorial service in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Former Prime Minister Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi bows to Shinto priests of Yasukuni Shrine after paying a visit to the Shinto shrine dedicated to the war-dead on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Prayers at Chidorigafuchi cemetery for unknown soldiers

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda offers flowers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15 to honor the Japanese war-dead on the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II. The cemetery is dedicated to unknown Japanese soldiers who died abroad during the war.

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S. Korean leader urges Japan to 'look straight at history'

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myong Bak addresses a commemorative event in Seoul on Aug. 15 to mark the 63rd anniversary of liberalization of Korea from Japanese colonial rule and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Korea. Lee urged Japan to ''look straight at history.''

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National memorial service for the war dead

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, in front of the altar, and other participants offer a silent prayer at the national memorial service for the war dead at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Former Prime Minister Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi emerges from Yasukuni Shrine after paying a visit to the Shinto shrine dedicated to the war-dead on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Consumer affairs minister Noda visits Yasukuni Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Consumer affairs minister Seiko Noda (front) emerges from Yasukuni Shrine after paying a visit to the Shinto shrine dedicated to the war-dead on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Prayers at Chidorigafuchi cemetery for unknown soldiers

TOKYO, Japan - Two elderly people offer prayers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II. The government-built cemetery is dedicated to unknown Japanese soldiers who died abroad during the war.

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National memorial service for the war dead

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko offer a silent prayer at the national memorial service for the war dead at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15, the 63rd anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Nagasaki holds A-bombing memorial service

NAGASAKI, Japan - Doves are released during a memorial service for A-bomb victims at Nagasaki Peace Park on the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city on Aug. 9.

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Fukuda meets with A-bomb victims in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (L) and health and welfare minister Yoichi Masuzoe (2nd L) meet with representatives of atomic bomb victims after attending a memorial service on the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki at Nagasaki Peace Park on Aug. 9.

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Nagasaki holds A-bombing memorial service

NAGASAKI, Japan - A memorial service for A-bomb victims is held at Nagasaki Peace Park on Aug. 9 on the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.

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Fukuda attends Nagasaki A-bombing memorial service

NAGASAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda carries a wreath to the altar at the memorial service for A-bomb victims at Nagasaki Peace Park on Aug. 9 on the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.

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Nagasaki holds A-bombing memorial service

NAGASAKI, Japan - A woman adds her offering of folded cranes at Nagasaki Peace Park on Aug. 9 in memory of A-bomb victims on the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) and Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Yoichi Masuzoe (L) listen to atomic-bombing victims making requests to the government at a Hiroshima hotel Aug. 6, the 63rd anniversary of the World War II atomic bombing.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - People including those who lost relatives in the World War II atomic bombing offer a moment of silence at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima at 8:15 a.m., the time the atomic bomb detonated over the western Japanese city, on Aug. 6, the 63rd anniversary of the bombing.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - People visit the cenotaph at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima to pray for the victims of the wartime bombing on Aug. 6, the 63rd anniversary of the bombing. In the background is the atomic-bombed Dome.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Honoka Imai (L), 11, and Sota Hondo (R), 12, read a Pledge for Peace during a memorial service marking the 63rd anniversary of the wartime atomic bombing at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (2nd from L in front) and others offer a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the time the atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima, during a memorial service marking the 63rd anniversary of the wartime atomic bombing at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A man (R) and his wife (C) who was exposed to radiation from the wartime atomic bombing in 1945 visit the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima to pray for the victims of the bombing Aug. 6, the 63rd anniversary of the bombing.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba reads a Peace Declaration during a memorial service marking the 63rd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing during World War II at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - People pray for the victims of the World War II atomic bombing Aug. 6, the 63rd anniversary of the U.S. bombing, at the cenotaph in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - People participating in a ceremony Aug. 6 marking the 63rd anniversary of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing offer a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the time the atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima. Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and some 45,000 others, including diplomats from 55 countries, attended the ceremony in the western Japanese city.

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Hiroshima marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing

HIROSHIMA, Japan - People visit the cenotaph at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima to pray for the victims of the wartime bombing on Aug. 6, the 63rd anniversary of the bombing.

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Prayer offered in Hiroshima on eve of A-bomb anniversary

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A man prays at the cenotaph for A-bomb victims in Hiroshima Peace Park on Aug. 5, the eve of the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city in World War II.

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Antinuclear groups start A-bomb anniversary events

YOKOSUKA, Japan - The Japan Congress Against A- and H-Bombs, or Gensuikin, held an international forum in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Aug. 2 to mark the 63rd anniversary of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Participants adopted a resolution against the planned deployment of the U.S. nuclear aircraft carrier George Washington to the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka.