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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bows while lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after the House of Representatives was dissolved for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan's Empress Masako turns 62

Japan's Emperor Naruhito travels to the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo for customary birthday greetings on Dec. 9, 2025, Empress Masako's 62nd birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Empress Masako turns 62

Japan's Empress Masako travels to the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on her 62nd birthday on Dec. 9, 2025, for customary birthday greetings. (Pool photo)

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

High Commissioner J. Brillant, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou, High Commissioner J. Brillant and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

President of the Customary Senate L. Boula, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and High Commissioner J. Brillant during discussions with customary senators in the Customary Senate. Noumea, New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Customary senators and au centre President of the Customary Senate L. Boula, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and High Commissioner J. Brillant during discussions with customary senators in the Customary Senate. Noumea, New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and President of the Customary Senate Ludovic Boula during discussions with customary senators in the Customary Senate. Noumea, New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou and High Commissioner J. Brillant during discussions with customary senators in the Customary Senate. Noumea, New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

High Commissioner J. Brillant, President of the Customary Senate L. Boula, and Minister for Overseas Territories Naïma Moutchou at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

High Commissioner J. Brillant, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

From left to right: Senator G. Naturel, Mayor of Nouméa S. Lagarde, President of the NC A. Ponga, President of Congress V. Falaeo, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou, High Commissioner J. Brillant, and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula. at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula, derrière Président de la NC A. PONGA and High Commissioner J. Brillant at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

President of the Congress V. Falaeo, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou, High Commissioner J. Brillant From behind President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

From left to right: Senator G. Naturel, Mayor of Nouméa S. Lagarde, President of the NC A. Ponga, President of Congress V. Falaeo, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou, High Commissioner J. Brillant With his back to the camera, President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naïma Moutchou Visit to New Caledonia

High Commissioner J. Brillant, Minister for Overseas Territories, Naïma Moutchou and President of the Customary Senate L. Boula at the Customary Senate in Noumea, in the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia, on November 10, 2025. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the tomb of his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the tomb of his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the tomb of his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the icon of Salus Populi Romani in the Pauline Chapel, a Marian image beloved by his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, attend the celebration. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, attend the celebration. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Overview of St. Peter's Square with the portrait of St. John Henry Newman on the Basilica. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Overview of St. Peter's Square with the portrait of St. John Henry Newman on the Basilica. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Overview of St. Peter's Square with the portrait of St. John Henry Newman on the Basilica. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, attend the celebration. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, attend the celebration. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Overview of St. Peter's Square with the portrait of St. John Henry Newman on the Basilica. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: Overview of St. Peter's Square with the portrait of St. John Henry Newman on the Basilica. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus will also be celebrated. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The pontiff blesses the relic of the saint. Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary celebration of the Angelus is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The Pope enters the square in procession. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim the Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Presides Mass - Rome

Rome - Italy, November 1, 2025: The procession enters the churchyard. Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Square on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, during which Pope Leo XIV will proclaim Englishman St. John Henry Newman (a former Anglican convert to Catholicism and founder of the Order of St. Philip Neri) a Doctor of the Church. The customary Angelus prayer is also planned. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's Empress Masako's 61st birthday

Japan's Empress Masako (R) visits the residence of former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Tokyo with Emperor Naruhito on her 61st birthday on Dec. 9, 2024, for customary birthday greetings.

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Japan PM Ishiba dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2024, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Oct. 27.

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Japan PM Ishiba dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2024, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Oct. 27.

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Japan PM Ishiba dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2024, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Oct. 27.

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Japan PM Ishiba dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2024, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Oct. 27.

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Zambia launches blueprint to end child early marriages

STORY: Zambia launches blueprint to end child early marriages SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony of the launch of the policy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GILBERT PHIRI, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) 3. various of the ceremony of the launch of the policy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SETH BROEKMAN, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative 5. various of the ceremony of the launch of the policy STORYLINE: Zambia on Friday launched a policy aimed at ending child early marriages in the southern African nation. The launch of the ending child early marriage policy follows the enactment of a new law last year which makes it illegal for individuals under the age of 18 years to marry, including under customary law. The policy was aimed at raising awareness of the problem of child early marriages in the country and fostering collaboration among stakeholders toward its eradication, as we

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Myanmar pardons over 3,000 prisoners on traditional New Year's Day

STORY: Myanmar pardons over 3,000 prisoners on traditional New Year's Day SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of people waiting for released prisoners outside the Insein Prison 2. various of buses carrying newly released prisoners outside the Insein Prison STORYLINE: Myanmar's State Administration Council granted amnesty to over 3,000 prisoners on Wednesday, the first day of the traditional Myanmar New Year. Among them were 3,303 Myanmar nationals and 36 foreign prisoners, including 13 Indonesian nationals and 15 Sri Lankan nationals, the council said. The amnesty is to mark Myanmar's traditional New Year's Day, bringing joy to the people and looking forward to positive relations with respective countries, while addressing humanitarian concerns, it said. In a separate pardon order, the council reduced the sentences by one sixth for some prisoners jailed across the Southeast Asian country. It's a customary