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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists in the vicinity of the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma h

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists in the center of Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists in the vicinity of the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma h

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit a

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists in the center of Palma de Mallorca on April 23, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit a

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists photograph on a street in Palma de Mallorca, April 16, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached i

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists in the vicinity of the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma h

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Two tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca, on April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its l

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists in the vicinity of the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma h

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit a

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit a

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca on April 16, 2024 in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its limit a

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Several tourists with a guide on a street in Palma de Mallorca, on April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Tourists take a selfie on a street in Palma de Mallorca, April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reache

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Several people in a street in Palma de Mallorca, on April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Several people go sightseeing on a street in Palma de Mallorca, April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Several people go sightseeing on a street in Palma de Mallorca, April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has

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Mallorca Imposes Stricter Rules For Managing Overtourism

Two tourists on a street in Palma de Mallorca, on April 15, 2024, in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Tourists planning to visit Mallorca may encounter stricter regulations and potential new fines as the island seeks to address the challenges posed by the annual surge of visitors, which has increasingly frustrated local residents. Mallorca, a favored destination particularly among tourists from the UK and Germany, sees almost 800,000 visitors each year, adding to the already significant population of non-Spanish residents, who make up nearly 19% of the island’s inhabitants. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, has advocated for stringent behavioral regulations for tourists, suggesting substantial fines for any infractions. The local government aims to mitigate issues related to unruly behavior, including public disturbances such as fights, excessive drinking, vandalism, and other forms of antisocial conduct. In a firm statement, Mayor Martinez declared that Playa de Palma has reached its l

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U.S. investor bullish about China's economic growth after industrial data

STORY: U.S. investor bullish about China's economic growth after industrial data SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:43 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC STORYLINE: The latest economic data from China once again signals positivity, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which rendered overseas investors and entities bullish. The figures included the nation's manufacturing PMI, non-manufacturing PMI, and comprehensive PMI output index, which stood at 50.8 percent, 53.0 percent and 52.7 percent respectively, with each climbing 1.7, 1.6 and 1.8 points.

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Food prices increase by 14 pct in one year in France

STORY: Food prices increase by 14 pct in one year in France DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of supermarkets in France 2. various of supermarket food aisles 3. various of food products STORYLINE: According to analysis firm IRI, prices for food products increased by almost 14 percent between January 2022 and January 2023 in France. The IRI studies consumers' purchases on a product-by-product basis each month. According to the company, frozen foods and ice creams are among the products that have increased the most in 2022 with a price increase of 18.5 percent due to the increase in energy prices. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Paris. (XHTV)

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Yasuda Fire, Nissan Fire, Taisei Fire eye integration

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (file photo of headquarters), Japan's second-largest nonlife insurer, has entered final talks with Nissan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. and Taisei Fire & Marine Insurance Co. to integrate management, possibly by April 2002, industry sources said Nov. 2. Each firm has close business ties with the Mizuho Financial Group.

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Venezuela-Colombia border formally reopens

STORY: Venezuela-Colombia border formally reopens DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: Caracas CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of the ceremonyvarious of trucks STORYLINE: The border between Venezuela and Colombia was formally reopened Monday, after a symbolic act led by Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan ministers at the Simon Bolivar Bridge linking the two countries. Petro said he hoped the reopening would benefit the residents on each side, who for years had to risk passing through unauthorized crossings. After the ceremony, trucks with merchandise began to cross the border, with aluminum material from Venezuela and a shipment of medicines from Colombia. Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro commented on his Twitter account that "firm steps were taken to advance in the total and absolute opening of the border between brotherly peoples: Colombia and Venezuela. It is a historic and transcendental day!" Since Petro took office in Colombia this year, C

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FIJI-SUVA-USAMATE-ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE

(220803) -- SUVA, Aug. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fiji's acting minister for defense and minister for infrastructure Jone Usamate speaks while attending the Chinese Embassy's reception to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 1, 2022. Jone Usamate reiterated on Monday Fijian government's firm adherence to the one-China principle. He highly praised the achievements of practical cooperation between the two countries in the fields of defense and security, agriculture, health and trade, saying that the longtime mutual respect for each other's sovereignty is a reflection of the Fiji-China friendly relations. (Xinhua/Zhang Yongxing)

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South Africa's National Library, tech firm Cisco launch digital learning hubs

STORY: South Africa's National Library, tech firm Cisco launch digital learning hubs DATELINE: April 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: GAUTENG PROVINCE, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view, NLSA AND Cisco launching digital learning hubs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NOKUTHULA MUSA, Executive Director for Programmes, NLSA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZANELE NKOSI, Cisco South Africa STORYLINE: The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) and tech firm Cisco have launched a series of digital learning hubs in identified public libraries across the country. Through the partnership, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and cyber security trainings are offered to public and community librarians. It's part of the Cisco Networking Academy, which is a global IT and cyber security education program that partners with learning institutions around the world to empower all people with career opportunities. To aid the training, each province has identified one library fitted with

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China honors commitment to cooperation with Africa: FM

STORY: China honors commitment to cooperation with Africa: FM DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meeting the press STORYLINE: China honors its commitment to cooperation with Africa and never makes empty promises, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday. Over the years, China has built over 10,000 km of railways, up to 100,000 km of highways, nearly 100 ports, and innumerable hospitals and schools in Africa, Wang told a press conference. "These are not 'debt traps,' but monuments of cooperation," Wang said. Each year, Chinese foreign minister starts his overseas visits with a trip to Africa, reflecting the country's firm support for Africa's development and rejuvenation, according to Wang. This year, China will fully deliver its pledge of providing 1 billion doses of vaccines to Africa, help Africa enhance its capacity for localized vaccine production, and

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Tokyo, Osaka governors featured as traditional Japanese dolls ?

TOKYO, Jan. 27 Kyodo - A?traditional?doll maker that unveils new figures featuring prominent newsmakers each year has chosen the governors of Tokyo and Osaka, two cities with high numbers of novel coronavirus cases, this time as a gesture of hope for an end to the pandemic.?Tokyo-based Kyugetsu Co. revealed the hina?dolls?of Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, 68, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, 45, on Wednesday at its headquarters ahead of Girls' Day on March 3.?In Japan, hina?dolls, representing an emperor, empress and their attendants wearing the court dress of the Heian period (794-1185), are?traditionally displayed by families with girls to celebrate the Girls' Day festival each spring.The firm also revealed?dolls?representing U.S. President Joe Biden, 78.

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Dinosaur-shaped house-sitting robot

TOKYO, Japan - Venture firm tmsuk Co. and Sanyo Electric Co. have jointly developed a dinosaur-shaped house-sitting robot nicknamed ''Banryu'' and say they will take orders from Dec. 1. The robot will be sold at under $16,500 each. Banryu, unveiled in Tokyo on Nov. 6, will let an owner check on what is happening in an empty house from outside via a mobile phone. (Kyodo)

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Yasuda Fire, Nissan Fire, Taisei Fire eye integration

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (file photo of headquarters), Japan's second-largest nonlife insurer, has entered final talks with Nissan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. and Taisei Fire & Marine Insurance Co. to integrate management, possibly by April 2002, industry sources said Nov. 2. Each firm has close business ties with the Mizuho Financial Group.