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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Downtown Residential Communities in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial view of downtown residential communities in Chongqing, China, September 24, 2023. According to the notice issued by the People's Bank of China and the State Financial Supervision and Administration, starting from September 25, 2023, borrowers of commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock can apply to financial institutions for new loans issued by the financial institutions to replace commercial individual housing loans for the first housing in stock.

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Pope Francis Visits Marseille - Mass At The Stadium

Pope Francis meets Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, after the giant mass celebrated at the Velodrome Stadium of Marseille, France on September 23, 2023. Pope Francis heads to Marseille for a two-day visit focused on the Mediterranean and migration. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Visits Marseille - Mass At The Velodrome Stadium

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde pictured before the mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Velodrome stadium, in the southern port city of Marseille on September 23, 2023. Photo by Philippe Magoni/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Visits Marseille - Mass At The Velodrome Stadium

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde pictured before the mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Velodrome stadium, in the southern port city of Marseille on September 23, 2023. Photo by Philippe Magoni/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India's foreign exchange reserves dip to 4-month low

STORY: India's foreign exchange reserves dip to 4-month low DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Reserve Bank of India 3. various of banks 4. various of market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange reserves dipped by 860 million U.S. dollars to 593.037 billion dollars during the week ended Sept. 15, showed data released by the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday. This was the second consecutive week when the South Asian country's forex reserves declined. During the week ended Sept. 8, the forex decreased by 4.99 billion dollars to 593.90 billion dollars. The current value of forex reserves is said to be at a four-month low. The fall in forex reserves is attributed to the steps taken by the RBI to defend the Indian rupee amid pressures caused majorly by global developments since last year. The foreign currency assets, a major component of the forex reserves, also decreased

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Euro-Asia Economic Forum highlights cooperation, development

STORY: Euro-Asia Economic Forum highlights cooperation, development DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2023 Euro-Asia Economic Forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FARHAN TALIB, Member of Executive Committee, RGM - China & Singapore, Habib Bank Limited 3. various of 2023 Euro-Asia Economic Forum STORYLINE: The 2023 Euro-Asia Economic Forum opened in Xi'an, China, on Friday, with the theme of creating opportunities for cooperation and pursuing future development. Politicians, businesspeople and scholars from 51 countries and regions are attending the three-day forum. This year's edition features 13 parallel sessions on topics including policy coordination, financial cooperation, and economic and trade exchanges. An economic and trade expo also opened on the sidelines of the forum. SOUNDBITE (English): FARHAN TALIB, Member of Executive Committee, RGM - China & Singapore, Habib Bank Limited "From our bank perspective, it allows us to increas

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REPUBLIC OF CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE-ECONOMY-BRI

(230923) -- BRAZZAVILLE, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A client enters the headquarters of the Sino-Congolese Bank for Africa (BSCA) in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, Sept. 21, 2023. Countries around the world, including the Republic of the Congo, are expected to benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), said Congolese Minister of Economy and Finance Jean-Baptiste Ondaye. TO GO WITH "Congo to benefit from China-proposed BRI: minister" (Xinhua/Shi Yu)

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REPUBLIC OF CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE-ECONOMY-BRI

(230923) -- BRAZZAVILLE, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2023 shows the logo of the Sino-Congolese Bank for Africa (BSCA) at one of the bank's branches in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo. Countries around the world, including the Republic of the Congo, are expected to benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), said Congolese Minister of Economy and Finance Jean-Baptiste Ondaye. TO GO WITH "Congo to benefit from China-proposed BRI: minister" (Xinhua/Shi Yu)

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REPUBLIC OF CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE-ECONOMY-BRI

(230923) -- BRAZZAVILLE, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Congolese Minister of Economy and Finance Jean-Baptiste Ondaye addresses the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new branch of the Sino-Congolese Bank for Africa (BSCA) in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, Sept. 22, 2023. Countries around the world, including the Republic of the Congo, are expected to benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), said Congolese Minister of Economy and Finance Jean-Baptiste Ondaye. TO GO WITH "Congo to benefit from China-proposed BRI: minister" (Photo by Guy-Gervais Kitina/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-BEIT DAJAN-CLASHES

(230922) -- BEIT DAJAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli soldiers following a protest against the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank village of Beit Dajan, east of Nablus, on Sept. 22, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-BEIT DAJAN-CLASHES

(230922) -- BEIT DAJAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli soldiers following a protest against the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank village of Beit Dajan, east of Nablus, on Sept. 22, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-BEIT DAJAN-CLASHES

(230922) -- BEIT DAJAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian protester clashes with an Israeli soldier following a protest against the expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank village of Beit Dajan, east of Nablus, on Sept. 22, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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BOJ chief Ueda after policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023, following a two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ chief Ueda after policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023, following a two-day policy-setting meeting.

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BOJ chief Ueda after policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023, following a two-day policy-setting meeting.

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Egypt's central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

STORY: Egypt's central bank keeps interest rates unchanged DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 2. various of an accountant counting banknotes 3. various of the National Bank of Egypt 4. various of Banque Misr STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided Thursday to maintain interest rates at current levels. During its meeting, the CBE's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate and the rate of the main operation at 19.25 percent, 20.25 percent and 19.75 percent, respectively. The discount rate remained at 19.75 percent. According to Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, the country's year-on-year headline inflation hit a record high of 39.7 percent in August, compared to 38.2 percent in July and 15.3 percent in August 2022. In early August, the CBE raised the interest rates by 100 basis points, or 1 percent, in a bid to contain high inflat

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Norway's central bank raises policy rate to 4.25 pct

STORY: Norway's central bank raises policy rate to 4.25 pct DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Oslo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Norges Bank 2. various of a press conference held in Norges Bank 3. various of Norges Bank STORYLINE: Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, on Thursday increased its benchmark interest rate from 4.0 percent to 4.25 percent to curb inflation. Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache told reporters that the country's current inflation rate remains significantly above the targeted 2 percent. In Norway, prices have increased for a range of goods and services. According to official figures, the 12-month rise in the consumer price index (CPI) was 4.8 percent in August, higher than expected. "Persistently high inflation imposes substantial costs on society. A somewhat higher interest rate is imperative to align inflation with the target within a feasible timeframe," Bache said. She said challenges prevail in the labor market with its continuing tightness. In

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NORWAY-OSLO-CENTRAL BANK-BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230922) -- OSLO, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on June 22, 2023 shows Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) in Oslo, capital of Norway. Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) has increased its benchmark interest rate from 4.0 percent to 4.25 percent on Thursday to curb inflation. (Photo by Chen Yaqin/Xinhua)

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NORWAY-OSLO-CENTRAL BANK-BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230922) -- OSLO, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on June 22, 2023 shows Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) in Oslo, capital of Norway. Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) has increased its benchmark interest rate from 4.0 percent to 4.25 percent on Thursday to curb inflation. (Photo by Chen Yaqin/Xinhua)

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (back, C) and other policymakers attend the second day of a two-day policy meeting of the central bank at its headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023. (Pool photo)

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (C) attends the second day of a two-day policy meeting of the central bank at its headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023. (Pool photo)

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023, for the second day of its two-day policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A discount sign is seen in a supermarket in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A discount sign is seen at a supermarket in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sale sign is seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sale sign is seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sale sign is seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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High-rise Residential Buildings in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - High-rise residential buildings in Shanghai, China, September 21, 2023. It is reported that more than 20 cities have implemented the policy of "recognizing housing and not recognizing loans".

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High-rise Residential Buildings in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - High-rise residential buildings in Shanghai, China, September 21, 2023. It is reported that more than 20 cities have implemented the policy of "recognizing housing and not recognizing loans".

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High-rise Residential Buildings in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - High-rise residential buildings in Shanghai, China, September 21, 2023. It is reported that more than 20 cities have implemented the policy of "recognizing housing and not recognizing loans".

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Thousands Rally For And Against Teaching Gender Across Canada

Protesters march on Bank Street in Ottawa during a demonstration against sexual orientation and gender identity programs in schools, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The protest was one of many across Canada, organized by "1MillionMarch4Children," as they protest against so-called "gender ideology" being taught in schools. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2023, for the first day of a two-day policy meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2023, for the first day of a two-day policy meeting.

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Egypt condemns deadly Israeli raids on occupied Palestinian territories

STORY: Egypt condemns deadly Israeli raids on occupied Palestinian territories DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:53 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: Egypt condemned on Wednesday the deadly Israeli raids on occupied Palestinian territories, the latest of which was in the Jenin refugee camp in northern West Bank. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that "such attacks against the Palestinian people and their properties violate the rules of international law and Israel's obligations as the occupying force." In the past 24 hours, six Palestinians were killed and some 30 others wounded in an Israeli raid in the West Bank and the border clashes in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health officials said Wednesday. Egypt, which signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1979, warned that the Israeli attacks "undermine international and regional efforts aimed at reviving the Palestinian peace process based on the two-st

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Tunisia holds int'l conference on financing investment, trade

STORY: Tunisia holds int'l conference on financing investment, trade DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa STORYLINE: The 6th International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA) kicked off Wednesday in Tunis. Tunisian Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri said at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday that "African populations have the right today to a unified continent that is sufficiently complementary to hope to guarantee sustainable growth." Addressing around 1,000 Tunisian and African business leaders, the minister assured that her country "has always ensured that it supports its economic and political relations with African countries." According to the minister, the development of cooperation with African financial institutions, including the African Development Bank and the African Export-Import Bank, will be a most beneficial measure to guarantee a

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MIDEAST-JENIN-FUNERAL

(230920) -- JENIN, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli military raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, Sept. 20, 2023. On Tuesday night, at least three Palestinians were killed and 30 others injured in an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp, a militant stronghold located in the northern West Bank. The Israeli military said it launched the operation to arrest two Palestinians suspected of involvement in attacks against Israelis. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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3 Palestinians killed, 30 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank

STORY: 3 Palestinians killed, 30 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israelis storming Jenin city and clashing with Palestinian militants 2. various of Palestinians mourning their relatives who were killed by the army STORYLINE: At least three Palestinians were killed and 30 others injured in an Israeli raid involving a drone attack in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday night, according to media reports and sources of Israel and Palestine. A spokesperson for the Israeli military confirmed in a statement that the military carried out an operation in the Jenin refugee camp, a militant stronghold located in the northern West Bank, adding that "an IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Maoz drone struck the area." The forces arrested two Palestinians suspected of involvement in attacks against Israelis. No casualties were reported among the Israeli troops, said the spokesperson

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MIDEAST-JENIN-ISRAELI TROOPS-RAID

(230920) -- JENIN, Sept. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man inspects the damages after an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, Sept. 20, 2023. At least three Palestinians were killed and 30 others injured in an Israeli raid involving a drone attack in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday night, according to media reports and sources of Israel and Palestine. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)