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(240812) -- BEIJING, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man works on an automotive parts production line at Hebei Jianglun Electrical Co., Ltd. in Hejian city, north China's Hebei province, Aug. 10, 2024. There are more than 170 remanufaturing enterprises in Hejian city, focusing on areas of automotive parts, oil drilling equipment, and computer servers. They were recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a distinctive industrial cluster of small and medium enterprises in 2022, and generated a combined revenue of more than 14 billion yuan (about 1.96 billion US dollars) in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Mu Yu)

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BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

(240612) -- PARAKOU, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Chinese expert explains cotton cultivation methods to local farmers in Belle Cite village, near the central city of Parakou, Benin, Aug. 31, 2022. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in Donatien Benin, with cotton cultivation serving as the primary income source for locals like Ezin. Since 2013, the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin has been assisting local farmers to improve agricultural techniques. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology boosts cotton production in Benin" (Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Expert remains cautious about inflation forecast in Türkiye

STORY: Expert remains cautious about inflation forecast in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024, File DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference of Fatih Karahan, the new Governor of Turkish Central Bank (Feb. 8, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Turkish Central Bank 3. various of Turkish lira 4. various of some apartments in Ankara, Türkiye 5. various of fields in Türkiye (01:03-02:12) (Aug. 5, 2022) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. various of Turkish lira 7. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Istanbul-based economist STORYLINE The new head of Türkiye's central bank said the bank will maintain its tight policy stance until high inflation drops to target, as it held its year-end consumer price forecast at 36 percent. In a press conference in the capital city of Ankara, Fatih Karahan said that monetary tightness will be maintained so long as a disinflation process yields results. Karahan recently replaced H

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(EnchantingGuangxi) CHINA-GUANGXI-QINZHOU PORT-LAND-SEA TRADE-TRANSFORMATION (CN)

(231012) -- QINZHOU, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a wharf for energy transportation under construction on July 24, 1997, (upper) and the aerial view of the wharf for energy transportation on Aug. 28, 2022, (below, photo taken by Xinhua photographer Zhang Ailin) at the Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Started as a small fishing village in 1992, the Qinzhou Port of south China's Guangxi has been constructed into a modern international pivotal hub along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor after 30 years of development. An automated container terminal for sea-rail intermodal services has been constructed in Qinzhou Port, along with the industrial cluster thriving at the Qinzhou Port section of China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone. At present, Qinzhou Port has realized the daily operation of container trains and kept its connection with the China-Europe freight trains. It has opened more than 60 domestic and foreign container routes, which co

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French government to pay back-to-school allowances to 3 mln families

STORY: French government to pay back-to-school allowances to 3 mln families DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of school supplies in a store 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CELINE, Parent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): GERALDINE, Parent 4. various of school supplies STORYLINE: While the start of the school year will take place on Sept. 4 in France, the government will pay back-to-school allowances (ARS) on Aug. 16 to help low-income families buy school supplies. It will be paid on August 16 to 3 million families. To benefit from the ARS, the child must be between six and 18 years old on Dec. 31 of the school year and be enrolled in a public or private establishment. This financial aid of around 400 euros depending on the age of the child has been increased by 5.6 percent compared to 2022. Granted subject to resources, this back-to-school financial aid amounts this year to 398.09 euros for children aged 6 to 10, 420.05 euros for children aged 11 to

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Türkiye's Antalya airport undergoes makeover to boost tourism

STORY: Türkiye's Antalya airport undergoes makeover to boost tourism DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:19 LOCATION: ANTALYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antalya airport and passengers at the airport 2. various of the construction of Antalya airport's expansion project 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): DURDALI SAVKAR, Antalya airport chief manager STORYLINE: Antalya, a major tourist destination on Türkiye's southern Mediterranean coast, is undergoing a major expansion of its airport to accommodate the growing number of foreign visitors. The international airport is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation and expansion project that will double its annual passenger capacity from 40 million to 80 million. The first phase of the project, which began in January 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in January 2025, includes the construction of a new runway, terminal building, and cargo handling facility. The project is partly financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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Xinhua Headlines: Historic Chinese city captures global attention as summit host

(230512) -- XI'AN, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train loaded with raw materials of liquorice, a Chinese medicinal herb, which departed from Turkmenistan, arrives at Xi'an international port in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Aug. 31, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-TENNIS-NATIONAL BANK OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(220813) -- TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Beatriz Haddad Maia competes during the women's singles quarterfinal match between Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil and Belinda Bencic of Switerland at the 2022 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 12, 2022. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-WORLD CUP-STADIUM

(220812) -- DOHA, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2021 shows the exterior view of 974 Stadium which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HAIKOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-SHANDONG TAISHAN VS CANGZHOU MIGHTY LIONS (CN)

(220812) -- HAIKOU, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Svetozar Sapuric, head coach of Cangzhou Mighty Lions, gestures during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Shandong Taishan and Cangzhou Mighty Lions in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Zhixuan)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Flower Carpet 2022 at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, Aug. 12, 2022. The Flower Carpet 2020 is postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Chinese Dream inspires nation on journey ahead

(221129) -- BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zou Bin participates in a competition of bricklaying during the 43rd Worldskills Competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 12, 2015. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221112) -- HEFEI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 5, 2022 shows scenery of a wetland around the Chaohu Lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. Hefei has five national wetland parks and three provincial wetland parks, with a wetland protection rate of 75 percent. It was accredited on Nov. 10, 2022 by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. (Photo by Ye Yuting/Xinhua)

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Afghanistan receives fresh batch of 40 mln USD as cash aid

STORY: Afghanistan receives fresh batch of 40 mln USD as cash aid DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) and streets in Kabul STORYLINE: Afghanistan received another batch of 40 million U.S. dollars in cash as humanitarian aid, which was deposited to one of the country's private banks on Monday, said Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the central bank, in a statement on Tuesday. "Part of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, 40 million U.S. dollars in cash, arrived in Kabul Monday (Sept. 12) and was transferred to the Afghanistan International Bank (AIB)," DAB said. Thanking the international community for sending humanitarian aid in cash to Afghanistan, DAB said the fund would be spent transparently. The war-torn country also received a similar amount of 40 million dollars in cash as humanitarian aid on Aug. 30, raising the country's foreign reserve to nearly 1 billion U.S. dollars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TEXTILE-EXPO

(220904) -- DHAKA, Sept. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man views the products at Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 31, 2022. After two years of pandemic-induced doldrums, Bangladesh's 21st edition of the "Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022" is being held here from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. A total of 300 companies from 12 countries, including many from China, have been showcasing their products. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh holds garment, textile expo after two-year break" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TEXTILE-EXPO

(220904) -- DHAKA, Sept. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows the venue of Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After two years of pandemic-induced doldrums, Bangladesh's 21st edition of the "Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022" is being held here from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. A total of 300 companies from 12 countries, including many from China, have been showcasing their products. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh holds garment, textile expo after two-year break" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-TEXTILE-EXPO

(220904) -- DHAKA, Sept. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People look at products at Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 31, 2022. After two years of pandemic-induced doldrums, Bangladesh's 21st edition of the "Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022" is being held here from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. A total of 300 companies from 12 countries, including many from China, have been showcasing their products. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh holds garment, textile expo after two-year break" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers assemble new energy vehicles at an automobile company in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 12, 2021. (Photo by Li Hanchi/Xinhua)

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U.S.-BALLET-CHINESE DANCER

(220831) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan performs in George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center in New York, the United States, Dec. 12, 2021. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese ballet prince shines on top western stage" (Xinhua)

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China-Ghana cooperation goes from strength to strength: former Ghanaian ambassador to China

STORY: China-Ghana cooperation goes from strength to strength: former Ghanaian ambassador to China DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:20 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an exhibition about China in Ghana 2. various of participants 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANANI OKUMINYI DEMUYAKOR, Former Ghanaian ambassador to China 4. various of participants 5. various of China-built road projects 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANANI OKUMINYI DEMUYAKOR, Former Ghanaian ambassador to China 7. various of China-built road projects 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANANI OKUMINYI DEMUYAKOR, Former Ghanaian ambassador to China 9. various of China-built road projects 10. various of Confucius Institute 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANANI OKUMINYI DEMUYAKOR, Former Ghanaian ambassador to China 12. various of China-built road projects 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANANI OKUMINYI DEMUYAKOR, Former Ghanaian ambassador to China 14. various of China-built road projects 15. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ANANI OKUMINYI DEMUYAKOR, Form

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Syrian refugee pursues music career in Iraq

STORY: Syrian refugee pursues music career in Iraq DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Syrian musician 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SALAH BAYRAM, Syrian musician 3. various of the Syrian musician 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALAH BAYRAM, Syrian musician 5. various of the Syrian musician 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SALAH BAYRAM, Syrian musician STORYLINE: Salah Bayram, a Syrian citizen from the city of Aleppo, sought refuge in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan in 2013. He has devoted himself to his music career despite difficulties. Bayram plays a range of musical instruments, but he specializes in stringed instruments, especially the saz and baglama, as well as the oud instrument. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SALAH BAYRAM, Syrian musician "When I sought refuge in Erbil in 2013 as a result of the war in Syria, I was able to continue my musical career, which was my job in Syria." Bayram had to practice his work as a music teacher and musician in seve

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12 killed as al-Sadr supporters storm Iraqi gov't offices in Baghdad

STORY: 12 killed as al-Sadr supporters storm Iraqi gov't offices in Baghdad DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of protest STORYLINE: Thousands of powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed major Iraqi government buildings in Baghdad, sparking clashes that left at least 12 people killed and dozens wounded late on Monday. Iraqi security forces fired tear gas canisters and bullets in the air to disperse the protesters who stormed the compounds, while sporadic shootouts from unknown gunmen occurred inside the heavily fortified zone, a source from the Interior Ministry told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. At least 12 protesters and security members were killed and dozens wounded, the source said, adding the security forces managed to push back the protesters from the presidential palace and the prime minister's headquarters before sunset, but their weeks-long sit-in protest was continuing in the parliament building inside the G

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-AL-SADR FOLLOWERS-PROTEST

(220829) -- BAGHDAD, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Al-Sadr's supporters gather outside government buildings in Baghdad, Iraq, on Aug. 29, 2022. Thousands of powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed major Iraqi government buildings in Baghdad, sparking clashes that left at least 12 people killed and dozens wounded late on Monday. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-AL-SADR FOLLOWERS-PROTEST

(220829) -- BAGHDAD, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An ambulance transports injured protesters in Baghdad, Iraq, on Aug. 29, 2022. Thousands of powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed major Iraqi government buildings in Baghdad, sparking clashes that left at least 12 people killed and dozens wounded late on Monday. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-AL-SADR FOLLOWERS-PROTEST

(220829) -- BAGHDAD, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Al-Sadr's supporters gather outside government buildings in Baghdad, Iraq, on Aug. 29, 2022. Thousands of powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed major Iraqi government buildings in Baghdad, sparking clashes that left at least 12 people killed and dozens wounded late on Monday. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-AL-SADR FOLLOWERS-PROTEST

(220829) -- BAGHDAD, Aug. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man watches ambulances transporting injured protesters in Baghdad, Iraq, on Aug. 29, 2022. Thousands of powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's supporters stormed major Iraqi government buildings in Baghdad, sparking clashes that left at least 12 people killed and dozens wounded late on Monday. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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Wildfires put out in China's Chongqing mountains with concerted efforts

STORY: Wildfires put out in China's Chongqing mountains with concerted efforts DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people fighting wildfires in Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANCIS STONIER, Professor from Southwest University 3. various of people fighting wildfires in Chongqing STORYLINE: Wildfires in China's Chongqing mountains have been put out with concerted efforts. Firefighters raced against time to contain the blazes. Volunteers transported rescuers and delivered rescue supplies by motorcycle. People lined up to deliver supplies. An American contributed his bit in putting out the fire. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANCIS STONIER, Professor from Southwest University "I understood they needed help with people who knew how to use the chain saw. I know, so I volunteered." Rescuers holding extinguishers walked up towards the mountain. A boy saluted firefighters. A firefighter from neighboring Yunnan Province gave a "finger hea

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Int'l Army Games 2022 ends in Russia

STORY: Int'l Army Games 2022 ends in Russia DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of International Army Games 2022 STORYLINE: The closing ceremony of the International Army Games 2022 was held at the Patriot military-patriotic park in the Moscow Oblast on Saturday. The final of the tank biathlon was held at the Alabino training ground on Saturday afternoon. The Chinese team ranked second in this competition. The International Army Games 2022 kicked off on Aug. 13. The games were held on the territories of 12 countries, including China, Russia and Iran. Over 270 teams from 37 countries and regions competed in the games. This year, the Chinese military sent nine teams abroad to participate in competitions in Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Uzbekistan. The International Army Games, initiated by the Russian Defense Ministry, have served as an international platform for militaries to exchange experience and strengthen cooperation. Xinhua N

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Straw recycling facilitates green agriculture in E China

STORY: Straw recycling facilitates green agriculture in E China DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:19 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): CAO JIAYUE, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HRYTSAK ANHELINA-LESIA, Ukrainian expat in Anhui Province 3. STANDUP (English): CAO JIAYUE, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZUO JIANGUO, Zuogang villager, Zongyang County of Anhui Province 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZUO JINMING, Farmer, Zongyang County of Anhui Province 6. SOUNDBITE (English): CAO JIAYUE and HRYTSAK ANHELINA-LESIA 7. SOUNDBITE (English): CAO JIAYUE and ZUO WEIZONG 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZUO WEIZONG, General manager, a local cooperative in Zongyang County 9. SOUNDBITE (English): CAO JIAYUE and HRYTSAK ANHELINA-LESIA 10. SOUNDBITE (English): HRYTSAK ANHELINA-LESIA, Ukrainian expat in Anhui Province 11. STANDUP (English): CAO JIAYUE, Xinhua correspondent 12. SOUNDBITE (English): CAO JIAYUE and HRYTSAK ANHELINA-LESIA STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CAO JI

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Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Deep-rooted racism

STORY: Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Deep-rooted racism DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people protesting 2. STANDUP 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUPERT COLVILLE, Spokesperson for the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DONNA HASFAL, New York resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROBINDER SACHDEV, President of Imagindia Institute in India 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TUNC AKKOC, Turkish veteran journalist and analyst 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Arabic): SUZAN ISMAIL, Lebanese lawyer 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): TUNC AKKOC, Turkish veteran journalist and analyst 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (Arabic): SUZAN ISMAIL, Lebanese lawyer 12. S

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Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Falling victim to gun violence

STORY: Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Falling victim to gun violence DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:05:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAY KADIEM, High school graduate in Austin area 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MADDEN, Pianist in Austin 4. STANDUP 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BERTHA SAENZ, Relative of a victim of Uvalde school shooting 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DON FOLDON, American citizen 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer, United States Int'l University-Africa, Kenya 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SWETA KUMAR, Resident of Virginia 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): JIM HARRINGTON, Priest of a church in Austin 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (Spanish): ANTONIO GONZALEZ PLESSMAN, Venezuelan sociologist 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer, United States Int'l University-Africa, Kenya 12. SOUNDBITE 10 (Arabic): MOKHTAR GHOBASHY, Deputy chairman of Cairo-based Arab Center for Political and Stra

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Unveiling U.S. human rights failure in COVID-19 response

STORY: Unveiling U.S. human rights failure in COVID-19 response DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEXANDER, Resident of New York City 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LEAHN, Resident of New York City 4. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN ROSS, Former director of Economic and Business Policy of London 5. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEXANDER, Resident of New York City 7. SOUNDBITE (English): GREG POWERS, African American Audio Engineer 8. various of street views in the U.S. 9. SOUNDBITE (English): RICHARDSON, Resident of New York City 10. SOUNDBITE (English): BREE HARFIELD, Resident of Beaumont, Mississippi 11. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): SERGIO RODRIGUEZ GELFENSTEIN, Political analyst and writer in Venezuela 12. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE (English): MONTY, Resident of New York City 14. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Intern

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U.S. announces largest weapons package for Ukraine

STORY: U.S. announces largest weapons package for Ukraine DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Air Force loading palletized explosives onto a C-17 Globemaster III for Ukraine at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware (Aug. 9, 2022) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): COLIN KAHL, U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy STORYLINE: The United States on Wednesday announced an additional tranche of security assistance to Ukraine worth nearly 3 billion U.S. dollars, the largest one-time weapons aid to Kiev that came as the Russia-Ukraine conflict reached the half-year mark. SOUNDBITE (English): COLIN KAHL, U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy "The Department of Defense has decided to provide an additional 2.98 billion dollars in security assistance to Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative or USAI. They include six additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) with additional munitions for NASAMS, up to

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CHINA-TIBET-VOLUNTEER ART TEACHER (CN)

(220824) -- LHASA, Aug. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 12, 2018 shows posters of an art exhibition organized by Liu Yixiao for his students in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Volunteer teacher helps students in Tibet pursue art dream" (Xinhua)

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Euro trades at two-decade low against U.S. dollar

STORY: Euro trades at two-decade low against U.S. dollar DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of euro and U.S. dollar notes STORYLINE: The euro traded at a two-decade low of 0.9903 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday morning. Since the start of the year, the euro has lost around 12 percent against the dollar. "The euro's fair value has been damaged by the energy shock," said Chris Turner, global head of markets at the global financial institution ING. The prospects of a possible gas crisis clouded the eurozone, said German newspaper Handelsblatt, adding that investors remain concerned about the decision by Russian energy giant Gazprom to halt natural gas supplies to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline during the maintenance between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2. Another reason for the euro's renewed weakness is the interest rate policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), according to the German public broadcaster ARD. Several investors currently

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Drought in parts of Africa puts children "one disease away from catastrophe": UNICEF

STORY: Drought in parts of Africa puts children "one disease away from catastrophe": UNICEF DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of dry soil and starving animals 2. various of people trying to salvage water from nearly dried watering hole 3. various of women and children affected by drought STORYLINE: Children in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel could die in devastating numbers unless urgent support is provided, as severe malnutrition and the risk of water-borne disease collide, warned UNICEF on Tuesday. The number of drought-hit people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia without reliable access to safe water jumped from 9.5 million in February to 16.2 million in July, putting children and their families in increased danger of contracting illnesses like cholera and diarrhea, said UNICEF. Some 40 million children face high to extremely high levels of water vulnerability in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger and Nigeria as drought, conflict a

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Coming to China best decision I've ever made: Syrian expat

STORY: Coming to China best decision I've ever made: Syrian expat DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZEIN ALABDIN ALI, Doctoral student, Nanjing University of the Arts STORYLINE: "I hope our family can become a bridge connecting Syria and China," says Syrian young man Zein Alabdin Ali. Having lived in China for 12 years, Zein says coming to China is one of the best decisions he has ever made. Syrian young man Zein Alabdin Ali has been living in China for 12 years. Now Zein's siblings and parents have moved to Nanjing and reunited with Zein. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZEIN ALABDIN ALI, Ph.D. student, Nanjing University of the Arts "One of the best decisions I've ever made in my life is to come to China. The 12-year experience in China is always a good memory for me. Syria and China are both in Asia, but when I came here, I really found myself in a different world. At that time, Hangzhou didn't develop so much and there were no sub

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What's behind a Beijing river's 10-year transformation?

STORY: What's behind a Beijing river's 10-year transformation? DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:06:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Liangshui River 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Mr. HUANG, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GONG JINGBO, River chief, Party chief of Kaerbaili residential community in Beijing 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Mr. HUANG, Local resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CUI CHUHAN, Local resident 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Mr. YAN, Local resident 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): CHANG SONG, Head of Xiaohongmen Branch, Liangshui River Management Office 10. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): FU WEI, Director of Huaifang Water Reclamation Plant 12. STANDUP 3 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): GONG JINGBO, River chief, Party chief of Kaerbaili residential community in Beijing 14. STANDUP 4 (E

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BRITAIN-CPI-UP

(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People purchase reduced price goods at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 21, 2022 shows a gas station in Reading, Britain. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A promotional sign is seen at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 21, 2022 shows a gas station in Reading, Britain. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People purchase goods at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Egg prices are seen on shelves at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A promotional sign is seen at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(220822) -- READING, Aug. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Goods with reduced prices are seen on shelves at a supermarket in Reading, Britain, Aug. 21, 2022. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surged by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to July, the highest level in 40 years, official statistics showed on Aug. 17. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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U.S. chips bill purely protectionist law : French economist

STORY: U.S. chips bill purely protectionist law : French economist DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of ParisSOUNDBITE (French): JEAN-MARC DANIEL, French economist STORYLINE: A Paris-based French economist has said that the Chips and Science Act passed by the U.S. Congress is a purely protectionist law. Jean-Marc Daniel, an economist, professor and editor of the magazine Societal said in a recent interview with Xinhua that historically all countries that turned to protectionism have been losers. SOUNDBITE (French): JEAN-MARC DANIEL, French economist "I do think that this law is a purely protectionist law. In a way, the fact of depending on the Asians, and particularly the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans, for the future of their economy and their industry is humiliating. So they are ready to make an effort. What they don't see is that it's not a question of saying but of doing and acting. And once you get down to the concrete, at the m