EURO 2024: Norwegian Air Captain Announces Spain’s Victory On Flight

This video was filmed on the Norwegian Air flight D83639 from Paris to Copenhagen, where the captain reported the latest information on the European Championship final between Spain and England to passengers during the flight. These 2 clips show some passengers cheering as the captain announces Spain's victory in Norwegian and English.

Industry insiders, experts criticize EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs

STORY: Industry insiders, experts criticize EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUAN YIZHONG, General Manager, Corporate Communications Department of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DING CHUN, Director of the Centre for European Studies at Fudan University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JORG MOSOLF, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Mosolf Group STORYLINE: The European Commission has recently revealed a list of protectionist duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China. Industry insiders and experts have voiced concerns regarding the decision, emphasizing the importance of fair trade and competition. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUAN YIZHONG, General Manager, Corporate Communications Department of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited "We have noticed the recent announcement by the European Commission. We are de

Ghana receives approval to trade 700 products under AfCFTA

STORY: Ghana receives approval to trade 700 products under AfCFTA SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOBINA TAHIR HAMMOND, Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAVIS NKANSAH-BOADU, Ghana's deputy minister for foreign affairs and regional integration STORYLINE: Ghana has received approval from the authority of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to trade 700 local products within the African continent, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Kobina Tahir Hammond. Hammond made the announcement on Thursday, the first day of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, saying the government has been taking a number of steps aimed at making Ghanaian products competitive domestically and abroad under the AfCFTA. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOBINA TAHIR HAMMOND, Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry "The government has facilitated exploratory m

Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict

STORY: Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX, Alumnus of Columbia University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROSS, New York resident 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CARL DIX, Representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party 4. various of the protest STORYLINE: Starting on Monday, all classes at Columbia University went virtual due to divisive demonstrations and debates around the Israel-Hamas conflict. In his announcement, University president Minouche Shafik urged relevant parties to "sit down and talk and argue and find ways to compromise on solutions." Shafik sent a letter to the New York Police Department (NYPD) on April 18, requesting that the police help remove individuals who had occupied the South Lawn of the university's Morningside Heights campus a day earlier. The students with "Gaza Solidarity Enc

BRI boosts people-to-people exchanges between China, ASEAN countries: Thai art director

STORY: BRI boosts people-to-people exchanges between China, ASEAN countries: Thai art director SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Symphony of Coexistence -- Chinese and Southeast Asian Art Invitational Exhibition" 2. SOUNDBITE (English): APINAN POSHYANANDA, CEO and Art Director of Bangkok Art Biennale STORYLINE: The Belt and Road Initiative has not only strengthened trade ties but boosted people-to-people exchanges between China and ASEAN countries, said a Thai art director at an art exhibition that kicked off Tuesday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. As one of the major events to mark the China-ASEAN Year of People-to-People Exchanges, "Symphony of Coexistence -- Chinese and Southeast Asian Art Invitational Exhibition" showcases nearly 100 artworks of 41 artists. SOUNDBITE (English): APINAN POSHYANANDA, CEO and Art Director of Bangkok Art Biennale "Since the announcement of the Belt

White House announces 300 bln USD in weapons aid to Ukraine

STORY: White House announces 300 bln USD in weapons aid to Ukraine SHOOTING DATE: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITES 1 (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor 4. various of exterior of the White House (February 26, 2024) STORYLINE: The White House announced Tuesday that it will provide Ukraine with another package of security assistance worth 300 billion U.S. dollars, funding made possible by cost savings in the Pentagon's contracts with domestic weapons manufacturers. The announcement was made by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during a regular press briefing at the White House. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor "Today, on behalf of President (Joe) Biden, I'm announcing an emergency package of security assistance

UN chief unveils global empowerment plan for women, girls

STORY: UN chief unveils global empowerment plan for women, girls SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIMA BAHOUS, UN Women's Executive Director 7. various of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed speaking STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday launched a plan to boost the empowerment of women and girls around the world. The UN chief made the announcement during an International Women's Day event focused on investing in women and girls at the UN headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Equality is overdue; to achieve it, we must match rhetoric with resources. We must invest in women and girls, turbocharge progres

China's development offers opportunity to world, experts say

STORY: China's development offers opportunity to world, experts say SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the development of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN LI, Senior lecturer at Nanyang Business School of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUMPREY MOSHI, Director of Center for Chinese Studies at University of Dar es Salaam of Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa STORYLINE: China has set its economic growth target for 2024 at around 5 percent. Experts worldwide have voiced their optimism about the target and said that China's growth and development offer an opportunity to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN LI, Senior lecturer at Nanyang Business School of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University "We have seen the announcement of a GDP growth of around 5 pe

Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship

STORY: Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU headquarters 2. various of the Raila Odinga and Olusegun Obasanjo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister 4. various of AU meetings 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, Former Nigerian President 6. various of AU headquarters STORYLINE: Kenyan veteran politician Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013, made the announcement in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, saying that he was ready to contest the AUC chairmanship position after consulting with friends across the continent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister "Should the leadership of Africa want my services, I am ready to offer myself to be of serv

Florida Governor DeSantis suspends presidential race, endorses Trump

STORY: Florida Governor DeSantis suspends presidential race, endorses Trump SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RON DESANTIS, U.S. Florida Governor (campaign video from Ron DeSantis's X account) STORYLINE: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 presidential race just two days before the New Hampshire primary, and endorsed former President Donald Trump. "We don't have a clear path to victory," DeSantis said in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, DeSantis said he was endorsing Trump because it had "become clear" that "a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Donald Trump another chance." DeSantis's announcement came just a few days after the 30-percentage-point loss to Trump in the Iowa caucuses. Trump was leading with 51 percent, and DeSantis came in second with 21 percent. SOUNDBITE (English): RON DESANTIS, U.S. Florida Governor

COP28 president announces approval of "historic" climate deal

STORY: COP28 president announces approval of "historic" climate deal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President STORYLINE: The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, concluded on Wednesday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced that parties to the UN climate summit have agreed on a "historic" climate deal. SOUNDBITE (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 President "It is an enhanced, balanced but make no mistake, a historic package to accelerate climate action. It is the UAE consensus." The deal stipulates a slew of measures to cope with climate change regarding adaptation, finance, flexibility, and fossil fuels, among others. The announcement came after COP28 was extended beyond the official end time of midda

UN chief condemns coup in Gabon

STORY: UN chief condemns coup in Gabon DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the journalists 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 3. various of the press briefing STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned the coup attempt in Gabon. Stephane Dujarric, Guterres' spokesman, read out a statement at a daily press briefing. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "The Secretary-General is following closely the evolving situation in Gabon. He notes with deep concern the announcement of the election results amidst reports of serious infringements of fundamental freedoms. He firmly condemns the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral crisis. The Secretary-General reaffirms his strong opposition to military coups. The Secretary-General calls on all actors involved to exercise restraint, engage in an inclusive a

Japan's nuclear-contaminated water release to damage trust: Indonesian lawmaker

STORY: Japan's nuclear-contaminated water release to damage trust: Indonesian lawmaker DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): LULUK NUR HAMIDAH, Member of House of Representatives of Indonesia 2. various of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant STORYLINE: An Indonesian lawmaker has said that Japan's announcement to release the nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean will damage the trust of its neighboring countries, including the ASEAN. SOUNDBITE (English): LULUK NUR HAMIDAH, Member of House of Representatives of Indonesia "Indonesia is an archipelago country. We have a lot of fisheries and also fishermen. But the disposal of radioactive waste (water) from Japan of course will have a direct impact on fishermen in the Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia. So Japan, they will, what we call, damage the trust surrounding the country, including (the trust of) the ASEAN. We never know what will happen, except that there will be an impa

UN-Habitat announces new hosts of World Habitat Day, World Cities Day

STORY: UN-Habitat announces new hosts of World Habitat Day, World Cities Day DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN-Habitat banners 2. various of press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MAIMUNAH MOHD SHARIF, Executive director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program 4. various of press conference STORYLINE: UN-Habitat on Thursday unveiled the next hosts for World Habitat Day and World Cities Day. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the second United Nations Habitat Assembly that is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 5 to 9. World Habitat Day 2023 will be hosted in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, and World Habitat Day 2024 will be celebrated in the city of Queretaro, Mexico. SOUNDBITE (English): MAIMUNAH MOHD SHARIF, Executive director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program "I would like to announce that World Habitat Day 2024 will be held in the city of Queretaro, the United Mexican States, congratulatio

Tanzanian companies look forward to participating in 6th CIIE

STORY: Tanzanian companies look forward to participating in 6th CIIE DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FORTUNATUS MHAMBE, Director of export promotion with TanTrade 3. various of the promotion conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUO PENG, Minister counselor of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania STORYLINE: Leaders of the business community in Tanzania on Monday said they are looking forward to further exploring the Chinese market by participating in the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai in November. The announcement was made by senior officials from the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) and the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC). Speaking at a promotion conference held in Dar es salaam, TPSF Finance Man

WHO declares end of COVID-19 int'l health emergency

STORY: WHO declares end of COVID-19 int'l health emergency DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarter of the World Health Organization (WHO) 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG XUELAN, Xinhua Correspondent 3. various of the WHO press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, WHO Director-General 5. STANDUP 2 (English): JIANG XUELAN, Xinhua Correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, WHO Director-General STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG XUELAN, Xinhua correspondent "The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the COVID-19 pandemic no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the WHO's highest alert level. Dr. Tedros, director-general of WHO, made the announcement at a virtual press conference from Geneva." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, WHO Director-General "The Emergency Committee met for the 15th time and reco

U.S., Russia should resume implementation of New START treaty: UN chief

STORY: U.S., Russia should resume implementation of New START treaty: UN chief DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press briefing room 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 3. various of journalists STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called on the United States and Russia to resume the full implementation of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Asked about Guterres' reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his country will suspend its participation in the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty, Guterres' spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the secretary-general's position is that the United States and Russia should resume the full implementation of the treaty without delay. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "I will reiterate the Secretary-General's position, which has been clear, a

COVID-19 still int'l health emergency: WHO

STORY: COVID-19 still int'l health emergency: WHO DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JIANG XUELAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of WHO Headquarters 3. various of vaccination 4. various of vaccines STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JIANG XUELAN, Xinhua correspondent "The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the WHO's highest alert level. The announcement came amid the recent increase of weekly reported deaths worldwide." After its quarterly assessment meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, the WHO's International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee said in a statement that COVID-19 remains a dangerous infectious disease with the capacity to cause substantial damage to health systems. It also acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic may be approaching an inflection point. The committee said alt

Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak

STORY: Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kampala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, WHO Director-General 3. various of healthcare workers caring for patients 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATSHIDISO MOETI, WHO Regional Director for Africa 5. WHO staff talking to a healthcare worker 6. various of the healthcare worker unboxing supplies 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATSHIDISO MOETI, WHO Regional Director for Africa 8. various of participants in a workshop STORYLINE: Uganda on Wednesday said the Ebola Sudan Virus outbreak in the country has ended after no new case was reported over a period of 42 days. The World Health Organization (WHO) requires that for a country to be declared Ebola-free, it should spend 42 days (two 21-day incubation cycles of the virus) without any new cases reported. Minister of Health Ruth Aceng made the announcement in the Central Region district of Mubende, which was

Challenges lie ahead as Netanyahu forms new Israeli gov't

STORY: Challenges lie ahead as Netanyahu forms new Israeli gov't DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:52 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Benjamin Netanyahu 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL NAVON, Expert on international relations at Tel Aviv University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GERALD STEINBERG, Political Science Department at Bar Ilan University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EMMANUEL NAVON, Expert on international relations at Tel Aviv University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EMMANUEL NAVON, Expert on international relations at Tel Aviv University 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): GERALD STEINBERG, Political Science Department at Bar Ilan University STORYLINE: Israel's Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition government. Netanyahu made the announcement to Israel's President Isaac Herzog over the phone, just minutes before the deadline expired for forming a government. It came a few weeks after Israel held the 5th

U.S. attorney general names special counsel in investigations relating to Trump

STORY: U.S. attorney general names special counsel in investigations relating to Trump DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 4. various of the press conference STORYLINE: U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday the appointment of a special counsel to oversee investigations relating to former President Donald Trump. The announcement came days after Trump, a Republican, launched his third bid for the White House. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General "Based on recent developments, including the former president's announcement that he is a candidate for president in the next election, and the sitting president's stated intention to be a candidate as well, I have concluded that it is in the public interest to appoint a special counsel." Sitting U.

UN chief welcomes Russia's resumed participation in grain export deal

STORY: UN chief welcomes Russia's resumed participation in grain export deal DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing room 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 3. various of journalists 4. various of the press briefing room STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warmly welcomes the announcement from Russia on its resumed participation in the implementation of a deal to facilitate grain export via the Black Sea, his spokesman said on Wednesday. Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for the UN secretary-general, read out a statement at the daily press briefing. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "The secretary-general warmly welcomes the announcement from the Russian Federation on its resumed participation in the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to facilitate the safe navigation of exports of grain, foodstuff

3 scientists share 2022 Nobel Chemistry Prize

STORY: 3 scientists share 2022 Nobel Chemistry Prize DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): HANS ELLEGREN, Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 2. various of the announcement of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 3. various of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless from the United States and Morten Meldal from Denmark shared the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (English): HANS ELLEGREN, Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences "The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has this morning decided to award the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry in equal shares to Carolyn Bertozzi, Stanford University, California, USA, Morten Meldal, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Barry Sharpless, Scripps Research, La Jolla, Californ

Climate-neutral goal becomes elusive in Denmark amid energy crisis

STORY: Climate-neutral goal becomes elusive in Denmark amid energy crisis DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of street view in CopenhagenSOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIMA ZAMANI, Legal representativeSOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENTE HALLSTEIN, JewelerSOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENTE HALLSTEIN, Jeweler STORYLINE: The months-long energy crisis in Europe, which shows no sign of abating, has dimmed the prospect of reaching carbon-neutral in many cities. Copenhagen, once ambitious to become a global pioneer in green development, has announced the city will not be able to meet its goal to become climate-neutral by 2025. Residents in Denmark have expressed their concerns over the announcement. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIMA ZAMANI, Legal representative "I didn't ever think that they were going to make it, ever. It's disappointing. I mean, because when we all have water up to our heads, we don't need politicians any more at that time. So, I mean, it's scary that

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto declared election winner

STORY: Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto declared election winner DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of announcement 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) : WAFULA CHEBUKATI, IEBC chair 3. various of people voting 4. various of delegates at the auditorium 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President-Elect 4. various of people voting STORYLINE: Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto has won the presidential election, the electoral commission chairman announced on Monday evening. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) : WAFULA CHEBUKATI, Chairman, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission "In accordance with the law, I, Wafula Chebukati, the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, hereby declare that Ruto William Samoei as the duly elected president." Chebukati said that Ruto garnered 7,176,141 votes, or 50.49 percent of the total votes cast ahead of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga who garnered about 6,9

World Cup warm-up games announced for Australian men's and women's football teams

STORY: World Cup warm-up games announced for Australian men's and women's football teams DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Football Australia Brisbane match announcement 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRAHAM ARNOLD, Head coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GRAHAM ARNOLD, Head coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia 4. various of the Football Australia Brisbane match announcement STORYLINE: Football Australia (FA) announced on Tuesday that the men's and women's national football teams will play home friendlies in September ahead of their respective World Cups. The Socceroos will play their final game in Australia before competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar against New Zealand in Brisbane on Sept. 22, followed by the second match of the series to be played at Auckland's Eden Park three days later. The game will take place only weeks after the Australian women's team, the Matildas, return to Brisban

Egypt awards entrepreneurs, business startups

STORY: Egypt awards entrepreneurs, business startups DATELINE: June 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various sof entrepreneurs and guests attending an awards ceremony of Egypt's Entrepreneur Awards (EEA) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMR MANSI, Founder of Egypt's Entrepreneur Awards 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMR KAWASHTI, Egyptian entrepreneur 4. various of the awards ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HATEM ESSAWI, Egyptian entrepreneur STORYLINE: The competition for Egypt's Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), aiming to spotlight some of the country's brightest minds, concluded on Saturday night with the announcement of the winners of the second edition. The event, which kicked off on March 26, focused on risk-takers, change-makers and innovators, as well as the most promising founders that create a positive influence in society, according to the organizer. Amr Mansi, founder of the EEA, told Xinhua during the ceremony held on Saturday night near the Great Pyramids that t

Canada, U.S. hold trade talks

STORY: Canada, U.S. hold trade talks DATELINE: May 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of the press conferenceSOUNDBITE (English): MARY NG, Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development STORYLINE: Trade officials of Canada and the United States held talks Thursday in Ottawa. According to an announcement made at a press conference, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, hosted the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai for the first of two days of bilateral talks, which began Thursday afternoon. Ng said that the pair would be heading to the Greater Toronto Area on Friday to hold meetings with businesses that are key to the export relationship with the United States. Ng said the discussions will focus especially on the manufacture of electric vehicles. SOUNDBITE (English): MARY NG, Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export

Biden announces 800 mln USD in additional security aid to Ukraine

STORY: Biden announces 800 mln USD in additional security aid to Ukraine DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 5. various of exterior of the White House STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the United States will provide Ukraine with an additional package of security assistance worth 800 million U.S. dollars to help it defense against Russia's military operation. The announcement came as Russia said the military operation had entered the second phase, focusing on Ukraine's eastern Donbass region. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "Today, I'm announcing another 800 million U.S. dollars to further augment Ukraine's ability to fight in the east -- in the Donbas region. This package includes heavy artillery

Ending self-isolation puts Britons at higher risk of Omicron infections, says aerosol scientist

STORY: Ending self-isolation puts Britons at higher risk of Omicron infections, says aerosol scientist DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAM SQUIRES, Biophysical chemist and aerosol scientist at the University of Bath 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM SQUIRES, Biophysical chemist and aerosol scientist at the University of Bath STORYLINE: The British people are "at more risk of catching COVID" after Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to remove the legal requirement to self isolate following a positive test from Thursday, an aerosol scientist has said. Britain will remove all remaining domestic restrictions in law, Johnson told the parliament on Monday. And after April 1, "we will encourage people with COVID-19 symptoms to exercise personal responsibility." The prime minister's announcement means people could sit next to somebody with active COVID-19 in office or restaurant. Research has found that coronavirus can spread t

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English announcement during massive earthquake

English announcement during massive earthquake

Photo taken July 4, 2018, at Ashiya Station in Hyogo Prefecture shows Hikaru Nagano who volunteered to make an announcement in English for foreign passengers when a strong earthquake caused the train they were riding to stop at the station on June 18 in the same year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

English announcement during massive earthquake

English announcement during massive earthquake

Photo taken July 4, 2018, at Ashiya Station in Hyogo Prefecture shows Hikaru Nagano who volunteered to make an announcement in English for foreign passengers when a strong earthquake caused the train they were riding to stop at the station on June 18 in the same year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo