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Foreign filmmakers shoot documentaries in China's Anhui

STORY: Foreign filmmakers shoot documentaries in China's Anhui SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEERADDANA CHATHURI PRIYANKA DE SILVA, Filmmaker from Sri Lanka 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IPEK ERTAN, Filmmaker from Canada 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG YUQIANG, Professor of Communication University of China STORYLINE: Ten international filmmakers were invited to shoot the life and culture in the rural areas of east China's Anhui last week as part of Looking China annual youth film project. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEERADDANA CHATHURI PRIYANKA DE SILVA, Filmmaker from Sri Lanka "This is my first time to China. I think making a documentary is a best way to gain knowledge about China. Because we could interact with these Chinese students who helped us a lot to understand China and the culture, the tradition and the vividness. It's a great opportunity. I think we share differ

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Kunafa, Ramadan's popular sweet dish in Egypt

STORY: Kunafa, Ramadan's popular sweet dish in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of shops selling Kunafa crowded with people during Ramadan month STORYLINE: In history, Kunafa was known as the food of sultans and kings in the East for hundreds of years. Between Egypt and the Levant, Kunafa appeared as a dessert prepared specifically for the Sultans of the Fatimid era to satisfy their hunger during the fasting period all over the day. Over time, Kunafa became the favorite dessert dish for Egyptian ordinary people, so until this day Egyptians still eat Kunafa and are keen to prepare it as an essential dessert dish served at their tables, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. The exact ingredients of Kunafa differ depending on which Arabic region it comes from. Kunafa's prices have not changed much, as its ingredients are simple and inexpensive. It is a liquid mixture of flour and water that is cooked

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Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve

STORY: Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cape Cross Seal Reserve STORYLINE: Located in the northwestern part of Namibia, Cape Cross Seal Reserve is one of the largest settlements of the Cape fur seals in the world, with more than 200,000 seals living in this area. Attracted by the sufficient fish provided by the nutrient-rich waters of the Benguela current, the seals congregate on the rocky shoreline year-round. Male seals will arrive at the reserve in large numbers by the end of October to fight for their territories and the right to mate with females. With their big eyes, small ears and charmingly naive shape, they are loved by tourists from all over the world, and the reserve has become one of the must-go attractions for tourists. Although it is called a Cape fur seal, it is not a "true seal." Officially known as "eared seals" or "otariids," fur seals differ from true s

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"East Meets West" concert marks Dragon Boat Festival in Malta

STORY: "East Meets West" concert marks Dragon Boat Festival in Malta DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performance and concert STORYLINE: A concert themed "East meets West" in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, a Chinese traditional festival, was held in Valletta on Wednesday night. The concert was performed by the Xue Trio, a Paris-based band, at the China Cultural Center in Malta. The repertoire featured renowned Chinese traditional music pieces such as "Three Variations on Plum Blossom" and "Dialogue between the Fisherman and the Woodcutter," as well as some Western music selections. Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Center in Malta, emphasized the importance of such concerts and cultural talk events in promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between China and the West. She said that they provide people an opportunity to experience the unique aspects of Chinese culture and the charm of mutual learning between differ

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Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo

STORY: Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YUAN RUI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI XUAN, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN NING, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XIAOWEI, Senior Trade Officer of Swiss Business Hub China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): AKIBA TAKAMITSU, Deputy director-general of Japan External Trade Organization Guangzhou office 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): QIAO XIN, Staff member of Korea Tourism Organization Guangzhou office STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN RUI, Xinhua correspondent "The third China International Consumer Products Expo or Hainan expo is held here in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Here, you can travel around the world within a day, buying fine products and enjoying amazing food worldwide. However, the expo is not just a trading platform, but also offers precious opportunities of cultural exchange among differ

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Abe, Singh adopt road map for ties, differ on climate, nukes

NEW DELHI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh shake hands after signing a joint statement and other documents in New Delhi on Aug. 22. The two leaders worked out a ''road map'' for stronger bilateral ties but differences remained over global warming and the U.S.-India nuclear accord. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Abe, Singh adopt road map for ties, differ on climate, nukes

NEW DELHI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from right) and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh (3rd from left) are in talks in New Delhi on Aug. 22. The two leaders worked out a ''road map'' for stronger bilateral ties but differences remained over global warming and the U.S.-India nuclear accord. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Abe, Singh adopt road map for ties, differ on climate, nukes

NEW DELHI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh hold a joint press conference after their talks in New Delhi on Aug. 22. They worked out a ''road map'' for stronger bilateral ties, but differences remained over global warming and the U.S.-India nuclear accord. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Boxing, sumo champions shake hands

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho (L) congratulates boxer Daisuke Naito on his defense of the WBC flyweight title against Xiong Zhaozhong of China at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on May 26. Naito successfully defended his title for the fifth time.

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Naito gets decision over Xiong in defense of WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese champion Daisuke Naito celebrates after defeating Xiong Zhaozhong of China at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on May 26, defending the WBC flyweight title for the fifth time.

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Naito gets decision over Xiong in defense of WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese defending champion Daisuke Naito (R) and challenger Xiong Zhaozhong of China exchange punches in the third round of their WBC flyweight title match at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on May 26. Naito successfully defended his title for the fifth time.

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Japan, N. Korea still differ on abduction issue: N. Korea envoy

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho, North Korea's chief delegate to the bilateral panel addressing the abduction issue, leaves his hotel in Beijing on Feb. 7 to attend talks with his Japanese counterpart Kunio Umeda. Kim said after the talks that big gaps still remain between the two countries.

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Mori, Clark agree to expand trade, differ on whaling, tuna

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori at the latter's official residence in Tokyo on April 13 prior to holding talks. The two leaders agreed to expand bilateral trade relations beyond the agricultural area to new fields such as education and forestry. But they did not agree on the issues of whaling and tuna fishing -- subjects of continued dispute between the two countries

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Yemen's grape farmers struggle despite ongoing truce

STORY: Yemen's grape farmers struggle despite ongoing truce DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a vineyard 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SALEH HADAYA, Grape farmer 3. various of vineyard 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AWAD AL-AZAB, Grape farmer 5. various of farmers harvesting grapes 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AWAD AL-AZAB, Grape farmer 7. various of farmers harvesting grapes STORYLINE: Yemen's grape farmers are still struggling despite a renewal of the ongoing nationwide truce in the war-ravaged Arab country. Yemen is known for its ancient history of producing various kinds of grapes that differ in color, shape, and flavor. The grapes are also one of the most important cash crops for the country. Saleh Al Hadaya, a grape farmer at one of the vast vineyards in the Bani Hushaysh area, said the mounting difficulties the grape farmers are facing could lead to the disappearance of producing a remarkable range of grapes in the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic

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Bullfighting Holiday resumed in Portugal

STORY: Bullfighting Holiday resumed in Portugal DATELINE: July 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Lisbon CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bullfighting Holiday STORYLINE: Portuguese Bullfighting Holiday was resumed after a two-year suspension due to the pandemic. The bullfighting programs differ in different cities, but bullfighting and grilling of sardines are the common features. In Benavente, a city in central Portugal and 50 kilometers away from the capital Lisbon, people spent their summer holiday by bullfighting, riding horses, singing, and dancing during the holiday from June 23 to 27. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lisbon. (XHTV)

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Kuwait celebrates Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Kuwait celebrates Eid al-Fitr DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuwaitis celebrating Eid Al-Fitr STORYLINE: Kuwait officially celebrated on Monday the Eid al-Fitr festival across the country. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major holidays in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Usually, local people start Eid day by performing communal morning prayers in mosques, then they gather with family members, friends, and relatives to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. As a tradition, during the celebration, people exchange gifts and eat delicious meals to celebrate the end of Ramadan and congratulate themselves for fasting the holy month. The manifestations of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Kuwait differ from one region to another due to the different customs, traditions and cultures, as Kuwait embraces many Arab and foreign nationalities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait Cit

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220503) -- DONETSK, May 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from the Azovstal plant and adjacent houses in Mariupol arrive at a temporary accommodation center in the village of Bezimenne in Donetsk, May 1, 2022. Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries say more than 100 people were evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine but differ on the exact number and other details. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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Kuwait celebrates Gargee'an festival during Ramadan

STORY: Kuwait celebrates Gargee'an festival during Ramadan DATELINE: April 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Gargee'an celebration with kids and their parents participating STORYLINE: Kuwait celebrated on Saturday evening the Gargee'an festival during the holy month of Ramadan. Gargee'an is a festival observed on the 15th night of Ramadan when children dress up in traditional folk clothes and go door-to-door to receive sweets and nuts from neighbors, while also singing traditional songs. The tradition of celebrating the festival has existed for hundreds of years and is deeply rooted in the culture of the Gulf Arab countries. After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the children were overjoyed at the return of the Gargee'an celebration. Although the celebration, rituals and names differ from one country to another in the Gulf region, Gargee'an remains an important cultural and social heritage in the region. Xinhua News Agen

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Russia says closer to agreement as Ukraine claims unchanged position

STORY: Russia says closer to agreement as Ukraine claims unchanged position DATELINE: March 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Moscow 2 various of Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky 3 various of the second round of peace talks 4 various of Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak's tweet 5 various of the talks between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov 6 various of Ukrainians STORYLINE: Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, also the head of the Russian delegation in several rounds of talks with Ukraine, said Friday that the two sides have moved closer to agreement on the key issue of Ukraine dropping attempts to join NATO and adopting a neutral status. According to Russian media reports, he said that the two sides are now "halfway" on issues regarding the demilitarization of Ukraine, though their positions on the management of Donbass still differ. Ukrainian Presidential Adv

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Abe, Singh adopt road map for ties, differ on climate, nukes

NEW DELHI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh hold a joint press conference after their talks in New Delhi on Aug. 22. They worked out a ''road map'' for stronger bilateral ties, but differences remained over global warming and the U.S.-India nuclear accord. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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Abe, Singh adopt road map for ties, differ on climate, nukes

NEW DELHI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from right) and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh (3rd from left) are in talks in New Delhi on Aug. 22. The two leaders worked out a ''road map'' for stronger bilateral ties but differences remained over global warming and the U.S.-India nuclear accord. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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Abe, Singh adopt road map for ties, differ on climate, nukes

NEW DELHI, India - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh shake hands after signing a joint statement and other documents in New Delhi on Aug. 22. The two leaders worked out a ''road map'' for stronger bilateral ties but differences remained over global warming and the U.S.-India nuclear accord. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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Naito gets decision over Xiong in defense of WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese champion Daisuke Naito celebrates after defeating Xiong Zhaozhong of China at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on May 26, defending the WBC flyweight title for the fifth time. (Kyodo)

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Naito gets decision over Xiong in defense of WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese defending champion Daisuke Naito (R) and challenger Xiong Zhaozhong of China exchange punches in the third round of their WBC flyweight title match at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on May 26. Naito successfully defended his title for the fifth time. (Kyodo)

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Boxing, sumo champions shake hands

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho (L) congratulates boxer Daisuke Naito on his defense of the WBC flyweight title against Xiong Zhaozhong of China at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on May 26. Naito successfully defended his title for the fifth time. (Kyodo)

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) signs a guestbook while German Chancellor Angela Merkel looks on, prior to their talks at a German state guesthouse on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (far L) prepare to hold talks on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk in a garden on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016, following their talks. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel shake hands ahead of their talks on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk in a garden on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016, following their talks. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attend a joint press conference on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016, following their talks. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel holding talks on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016. The leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Merkel differ over fiscal stimulus ahead of G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel shake hands following their joint press conference on the outskirts of Berlin on May 4, 2016. During their talks held earlier that day, the leaders remained apart over whether fiscal stimulus is needed to support the flagging global economy, but agreed to continue the discussion later in the month at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, N. Korea still differ on abduction issue: N. Korea envoy

BEIJING, China - Kim Chol Ho, North Korea's chief delegate to the bilateral panel addressing the abduction issue, leaves his hotel in Beijing on Feb. 7 to attend talks with his Japanese counterpart Kunio Umeda. Kim said after the talks that big gaps still remain between the two countries. (Kyodo)

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Geikos holding umbrellas

The description is the same as that of #2319. However, the designs on the umbrellas differ. Umbrellas were embellished with various designs at the time, such as family crests, names of stores, letters, and pictures.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number91‐32‐0]

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A pottery shop

A shop boy sits by the door in the rear, while the owner sits in front of the shelves on the left. Each shop displayed products in a way to attract customers. The colours, design and product type differ according to place of origin, this being the shop's selling point.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number77‐45‐0]

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Stone steps at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

A woman holds an umbrella and looks toward the camera from slightly above the torii. This photo is taken from an almost identical angle as that numbered 38-58, but the time the photo was taken seem to differ. To the right bottom is written 200steps.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐56‐0]

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Stone steps at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

A woman holds an umbrella and looks toward the camera from slightly above the torii. This photo is taken from an almost identical angle as that numbered 38-58, but the time the photo was taken seem to differ. To the right bottom is written 200steps.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐58‐0]

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UKIMIDO at KATADA

The Ukimido of Mangetsuji in Kashida, Otsu City. It is said to have been built by the priest Eshin during the Chotoku years (995-99) to pray for safety on the lake and the welfare of the people. It has been the theme of haiku and ukiyoe prints from ancient days, including a famous haiku by Matsuo Basho. The present Ukimido was rebuilt in 1937, and some details differ from the one in the picture.==Date:unknown, Place:Shiga, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number30‐7‐0]

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Abe, Putin slam N. Korea nuke test, differ on denuclearization path

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands after a joint press conference in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Sept. 7, 2017, following their talks. The two leaders condemned the latest nuclear test by North Korea as a "grave threat" to the region but remained at odds over the path toward its denuclearization. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Putin slam N. Korea nuke test, differ on denuclearization path

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Sept. 7, 2017, after their talks. The two leaders condemned the latest nuclear test by North Korea as a "grave threat" to the region but remained at odds over the path toward its denuclearization. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Putin slam N. Korea nuke test, differ on denuclearization path

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Sept. 7, 2017, after their talks. The two leaders condemned the latest nuclear test by North Korea as a "grave threat" to the region but remained at odds over the path toward its denuclearization. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Putin slam N. Korea nuke test, differ on denuclearization path

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a joint press conference in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Sept. 7, 2017, after their talks. The two leaders condemned the latest nuclear test by North Korea as a "grave threat" to the region but remained at odds over the path toward its denuclearization. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mori, Clark agree to expand trade, differ on whaling, tuna

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark (L) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori at the latter's official residence in Tokyo on April 13 prior to holding talks. The two leaders agreed to expand bilateral trade relations beyond the agricultural area to new fields such as education and forestry. But they did not agree on the issues of whaling and tuna fishing -- subjects of continued dispute between the two countries