Experts applaud African Union's membership in G20

STORY: Experts applaud African Union's membership in G20 DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of G20 summit 3. various of India 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKHILESH SUMAN, Senior Indian journalist and geopolitics expert 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO of Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research & Development, Pakistan STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "By including the African Union as a full member, the Group of 20 has taken a historical step forward in improving global governance and revitalizing international economic cooperation. The expansion is an effort to give a greater voice and more representation to developing countries." The agreement was reached at the inaugural session of the two-day G20 summit held in the Indian capital of New Delhi during the weekend. Created in 1999, the G20 is a main platform for international cooper

G20 amplifies Global South voice, with more cooperation, development opportunities

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Indian expat confident in future growth of his business in China

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Green substance affecting exterior of Taj Mahal

Green substance affecting exterior of Taj Mahal

This file photo taken in February 2016 shows tourists visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra in the northern India state of Uttar Pradesh. A green substance produced by huge numbers of mosquito-like insects, emerging out of extreme pollution of the nearby Yamuna River, has discolored the white marble walls of the Taj Mahal, causing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to order a probe into the discoloring, as of May 24, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo