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US: Florida Sees Rough Surf Conditions as Hurricane Erin Approaches

Hurricane Erin downgraded to a Category 2 storm on Tuesday, August 19, but remained powerful, driving sustained wind gusts. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast. This video taken at Vilano Beach in St. Augustine, Florida, shows the waves turning rough as Erin approaches.

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Spain: Wildfire Rages in Herradón de Pinares, Ávila, Burning Nearly 3,000 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in El Herradón de Pinares, Ávila, on Friday, August 15, has burned nearly 3,000 hectares. The blaze was upgraded to a level 2 of the Potential Severity Index (IGR) when the fire started, but has since been downgraded to level 1. The probable cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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US: Severe Weather Brought by Tropical Storm Chantal to North Carolina 2

After making landfall in South Carolina on Sunday, July 6, Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a tropical depression. It brought heavy rainfall, caused widespread flooding, and spawned confirmed tornadoes in North Carolina, leaving tens of thousands without power.

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US: Severe Weather Brought by Tropical Storm Chantal to Carolinas

After making landfall in South Carolina on Sunday, July 6, Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a tropical depression. It brought heavy rainfall, caused widespread flooding, and spawned confirmed tornadoes. Tens of thousands were left without power. The storm moved northeast toward Maryland and possibly New Jersey.

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Japan: Mudslide Sweeps Away Greenhouses In Shizuoka As Shanshan Dumps Heavy Rain 2

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding to Japan. 7 deaths and over 120 injuries have been reported across the country. Several greenhouses on the slope of the mountain were swept away in a mudslide in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Widespread Heavy Rains 11

Tropical Storm Shanshan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding across Japan. The storm also caused downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least seven dead and more than 120 people injured. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Downed Trees Block Road In Okazaki As Tropical Storm Shanshan Lashes Country

Tropical Storm Shanshan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding across Japan. The storm also caused downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least seven dead and more than 120 people injured. This video shows downed trees blocking a mountain road in Ameyama, Okazaki City. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Causes Major Flooding, Mudslides, Leaving Multiple Dead 4

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding across Japan. The storm also caused downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least seven dead and more than 120 people injured. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Widespread Heavy Rains 10

Tropical Storm Shanshan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding across Japan. The storm also caused downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least seven dead and more than 120 people injured. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Mudslide Sweeps Away Greenhouses In Shizuoka As Shanshan Dumps Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding to Japan. 7 deaths and over 120 injuries have been reported across the country. Several greenhouses on the slope of the mountain were swept away in a mudslide in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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US: Storm Debby Makes Landfall As Category 1 Hurricane In Florida, Leaving At Least 4 Dead 2

Storm Debby made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida, on Monday, August 5. It was a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds but was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Debby brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges to the area and left at least four dead.

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US: Storm Debby Makes Landfall As Category 1 Hurricane In Florida, Leaving At Least 4 Dead

Storm Debby made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida, on Monday, August 5. It was a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds but was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Debby brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges to the area and left at least four dead.

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Italy's public debt hits 2.86 tln euros in 2023

STORY: Italy's public debt hits 2.86 tln euros in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Rome 2. various of stores in Rome 3. various of goods in a fresh market of Rome STORYLINE: Italy's public debt reached 2.86 trillion euros (3.08 trillion U.S. dollars) at the end of 2023, an increase of 105 billion euros compared to the level a year ago, the Bank of Italy said on Thursday. Italy's debt was estimated to be equivalent to around 140 percent of GDP at the end of last year, down from a debt level of 141.7 percent of GDP at the end of 2022, the bank said in a statement. The biggest part of the increase came from 89 billion euros spent on public administration, it said. On Thursday, the European Commission downgraded its estimates for Italian economic growth this year to 0.7 percent, from 0.9 percent previously. Its growth forecast for Italy is 1.2 percent for 2025. (1 euro = 1.08 U.S. dollar) Xi

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Tokyo's Asakusa area

People walk along the Nakamise shopping street in Tokyo's Asakusa area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its related health measures.

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Scene of Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene of Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene of Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene in Tokyo

People walk in front of JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene in Tokyo

People walk in front of JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Tokyo's Asakusa area

Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules.

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Australia: Bushfire Breaks Out In Perth’s North, Prompts Evacuation Of School

A bushfire broke out in Bullsbrook, north of Perth on Wednesday, February 7 prompting school evacuation. The fire was reported at about 11:35 a.m. and reached an emergency level alert just after midday. The emergency alert is now downgraded to a watch and act.

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IMF lowers projections for Egypt's real GDP growth in FY2023/2024

STORY: IMF lowers projections for Egypt's real GDP growth in FY2023/2024 SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Central Bank of Egypt 2. various of Egyptian banknotes and U.S. dollars STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its forecasts for Egypt's real GDP growth in the current FY2023/2024 to 3 percent, down from the 3.6 percent it projected in October of 2023. In its updated World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Tuesday, the Fund has also lowered its projections for the country's real GDP growth in the incoming FY2024/2025 to 4.7 percent, down from 5 percent it projected in October of 2023. An IMF mission is now in Egypt to discuss a possible additional financing package for the country that is suffering a severely challenging economic situation amid the repercussions of global and regional tensions. Egypt is currently experiencing harsh economic woes, mainly the severe

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THE PHILIPPINES-GENERAL SANTOS CITY-EARTHQUAKE

(231117) -- GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Damage from a 6.8-magnitude earthquake is seen at a mall in General Santos City, the Philippines on Nov. 17, 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Friday downgraded the magnitude of the offshore earthquake that struck Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines to 6.8 from 7.2. In an updated report, the institute said the quake, which occurred at 4:14 p.m. local time (GMT 0814), hit at a depth of 72 kilometers, about 34 kilometers northwest of Sarangani town. The tremor was felt strongly in nearby areas on Mindanao island, including General Santos City and the provinces of South Cotabato and Davao del Sur. (Str/Xinhua)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows part of the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows part of the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An office of a financial institution is pictured on a street in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 15, 2023. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a supermarket in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 15, 2023. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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Tokyo's Asakusa area

People walk along the Nakamise shopping street in Tokyo's Asakusa area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its related health measures.

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Tokyo's Asakusa area

Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules.

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Scene of Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene in Tokyo

People walk in front of JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene of Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene of Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023. Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules, marking a major shift in its approach after three years of dealing with the coronavirus.

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Scene in Osaka

People walk in Osaka's Umeda area on May 8, 2023, with a roadside screen displaying the news that Japan downgraded the same day the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza and greatly relaxed its intensive medical rules.

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Japan's GDP growth downgraded to annualized real 0.1 pct in Q4 2022

STORY: Japan's GDP growth downgraded to annualized real 0.1 pct in Q4 2022 DATELINE: March 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japanese economy STORYLINE: Japan's economic growth in the October to December quarter was downgraded, owing to private consumption increasing less than previously thought, the government said in a report on Thursday. According to the Cabinet Office, the country's economic expansion was downwardly revised from 0.6 percent to an annualized real 0.1 percent. On an inflation-adjusted basis, real gross domestic product (GDP) on a quarterly basis was revised down from 0.2 percent to 0.02 percent, the government also said. Private consumption, which accounts for roughly half of Japan's GDP, slowed from 0.5 percent in the government's preliminary report, to 0.3 percent. This has been due to soaring inflation resulting in rising price points in shops and supermarkets, as well as energy bills, with the yen's weakness further inflating pric

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China's school campuses resume liveliness as spring semester kicks off

STORY: China's school campuses resume liveliness as spring semester kicks off DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and campuses 2. various of students in a classroom 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG YANTIAN, Psychology teacher, Beijing Haidian District Experimental Primary School 4. various of students 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO ZHIJUN, PE teacher 6. shot of students taking a PE class 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU, Parent 8. shot of students at the school gate STORYLINE: About 300 million teachers and students are returning to school campuses across China, as the spring semester kicks off in a staggered manner in each provincial-level region. The new school term is the first semester after China downgraded its management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B on Jan. 8. Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan on Feb. 6 urged efforts to optimize school management in accordance with the country's adjusted COVID-19 response and fully

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China's outbound group travel services revive

STORY: China's outbound group travel services revive DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG MENGJIE, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of tourists at airports in Shanghai and Guangzhou 3. various of tourists arriving at Singapore STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG MENGJIE, Xinhua correspondent "I'm in the Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Since China resumed outbound group travel to 20 countries, several overseas trips organized by local travel agencies in Shanghai started their happy journeys from here." China on Monday resumed outbound group travel to 20 countries, including Thailand, the Maldives, the United Arab Emirates, Russia and New Zealand. Group tours between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions also resumed. The move came after the country downgraded its management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B on Jan. 8. It has been three years since the country suspended o

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GLOBALink | Türkiye welcomes Chinese tourists with hospitality in Year of the Rabbit

STORY: Türkiye welcomes Chinese tourists with hospitality in Year of the Rabbit DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HASAN EKER, Vice president of Association of Turkish Travel Agencies 3. various of Irfan Karsli 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): IRFAN KARSLI, Head of Istanbul-based Ligarba Travel Agency 5. various of Shangri-La hotel in Istanbul 6. various of TJ Joulak 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TJ JOULAK, General manager of Shangri-La Bosphorus in Istanbul 8. various of Sevgi Uzgen 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): SEVGI UZGEN, Turkish history teacher 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): BETUL PAKIS, Turkish designer STORYLINE: Soon after China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and facilitated the smooth and orderly cross-border travel, Türkiye started to see arrivals of Chinese tourists to spend the Lunar New Year holiday. After hosting over 420,000 Chinese tourists in 2019, Türkiye had initial

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Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: tourism official

STORY: Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: tourism official DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jordan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD GHNIMAT, Director of Department of Antiquities, Irbid governorate of Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ZIAD GHNIMAT, Director of Department of Antiquities, Irbid governorate of Jordan STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and lifted restrictions on overseas trips, more countries are looking forward to the return of Chinese tourists. In the Irbid governorate of Jordan, Ziad Ghnimat, the director of the local department of antiquities, expressed his hopes that more Chinese tourists will come for a visit. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD GHNIMAT, Director of Department of Antiquities, Irbid governorate of Jordan "The number of Chinese visitors was very large and we look forward to the return of Chinese tourists to this important archaeological site. In the coming days, months, and years, we believe tha

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Moscow orders Latvian ambassador to leave Russia within 2 weeks

STORY: Moscow orders Latvian ambassador to leave Russia within 2 weeks DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian Foreign Ministry 2. various of Latvian embassy in Moscow 3. various of Moscow streets STORYLINE: The Latvian ambassador to Russia, Maris Riekstins, should leave Russia within two weeks, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. Latvian Charge d'Affaires Dace Rutka was summoned to the ministry in protest over Latvia's decision to lower the level of Russian-Latvian diplomatic relations, the ministry said in a statement. Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said on Monday his country recalled its ambassador from Russia and downgraded diplomatic relations with Russia to the level of charge d'affaires as of Feb. 24. Rinkevics said the decision was made in a show of solidarity with its neighbor Estonia. The Russian Foreign Ministry called Latvia's justification of its decision completely unacceptable. It said that the o

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Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange

STORY: Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:44 LOCATION: FLORENCE/Singapore/ISTANBUL/Copenhagen/Manila/BALI CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists traveling in different countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Chinese tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WEN PENG, Chinese tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YAN JIAN, Chinese tourist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JINGXIA, Chinese tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): IRFAN KARSLI, Head of the Istanbul-based Ligarba Travel Agency 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Italian): VERONICA VICHI, Restaurant owner in Florence, Italy 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): FLEMMING BRUHN, Director of VisitDenmark, Denmark's official tourism promoting organization 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI LIANGYI, Head of China Express Travel (Singapore) STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and eased international travel restrictions, the outbound travel market quickly recovered during the Spring Festival. Many Chines

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GLOBALink | Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange

As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and eased international travel restrictions, the outbound travel market has quickly recovered during the Spring Festival. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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China's tourism recovery to inject momentum into Singapore's economy: tourism professional

STORY: China's tourism recovery to inject momentum into Singapore's economy: tourism professional DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Singapore 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI LIANGYI, Head of China Express Travel (Singapore) STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and lifted restrictions on overseas trips, the outbound travel market quickly recovered during the Spring Festival. Li Liangyi, head of a Singapore-based travel agency, has said the influx of Chinese tourists will inject momentum into Singapore's economy. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI LIANGYI, Head of China Express Travel (Singapore) "Singapore is a country that relies heavily on the tourism sector. Tourism contributes a large part to the country's overall economy. Now there will be more Chinese tourists to Singapore, which will inject momentum into the country's economy. The positive influences can be seen in different sectors, for example, the catering industry and the

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Macao welcomes surge of tourists from home, abroad

STORY: Macao welcomes surge of tourists from home, abroad DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: MACAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Macao's airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist from Taiwan, China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourists from Sichuan, China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAURENT, French tourist living in Hong Kong, China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMON, Australian tourist living in Hong Kong, China 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Tourist from Hong Kong, China STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19, Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has eased travel restrictions on inbound visitors, which led to surging tourist arrivals. According to local tourism office, Macao saw 55,000 people arriving last Saturday, a record high for daily arrivals since the pandemic began. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist from Taiwan, China "I've been here before and pretty impressed with the tourism industry here. The catering and entertainment services are well-established.

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GLOBALink | Macao welcomes surge of tourists from home, abroad

As China downgraded its management of COVID-19, Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has eased travel restrictions on inbound visitors, which led to surging tourist arrivals. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Türkiye's cultural hub Istanbul gets ready for Chinese tourists

STORY: Türkiye's cultural hub Istanbul gets ready for Chinese tourists DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of tourists walking on Istiklal Street 3. various of tourists walking and photographing in Taksim square 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MURAT ARSLAN, General manager of CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MURAT ARSLAN General manager of CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel 6. various of Chinese tourists 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ALI CAN AKSU, Head of the Turkish Hotel Managers Association 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): ALI CAN AKSU, Head of the Turkish Hotel Managers Association 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): ALI CAN AKSU, Head of the Turkish Hotel Managers Association STORYLINE: Türkiye's cultural and financial heart, Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning Europe and Asia, is preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists. Soon after China downgraded its COVID-19 measures on Jan. 8, easing intern

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Land ports of entry resume passenger services in China's Guangxi, Yunnan

STORY: Land ports of entry resume passenger services in China's Guangxi, Yunnan DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of land border ports in Yunnan 2. various of border port of Dongxing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Vietnamese traveler 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MR. AI, Outbound visitor STORYLINE: Land border ports of entry fully reopened to international travelers in China's Guangxi and Yunnan, as the country downgraded its management of COVID-19. China now manages COVID-19 with measures against Class B infectious diseases, instead of Class A infectious diseases, in a major shift of its epidemic response policy. The COVID management downgrade is expected to facilitate the smooth and orderly cross-border travel of Chinese and foreign nationals. In Guangxi, the land port of Dongxing on China's border with Vietnam saw many inbound travelers on Sunday, many of who were returning home ahead of the Chinese New Year. In Yunnan, land ports of Heko

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Typhoon Neoguri causes damage to wide areas of Japan

KITAKATA, Japan - Photo taken July 11, 2014, in Kitakata in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima shows hanging rail tracks following a mudslide caused by Typhoon Neoguri. The typhoon, which was downgraded to an extratropical depression, claimed three lives and injured 66.

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BOJ eases monetary policy further

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa holds a press conference at the central bank's head office in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2012. The BOJ decided the same day to further ease monetary policy as it downgraded its assessment of the Japanese economy.