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SDHL DJURGÅRDENS IF - BRYNÄS IF

STOCKHOLM 2025-10-29Brynäs IFs glad jubel glädje efter 0-1 under onsdagens match SDHL mellan Djurgården och Brynäs på Hovet.Foto: Johan Dali / TT / kod 12051***BETALBILD***

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SDHL DJURGÅRDENS IF - BRYNÄS IF

STOCKHOLM 2025-10-29Brynäs IFs glad jubel glädje efter 0-1 under onsdagens match SDHL mellan Djurgården och Brynäs på Hovet.Foto: Johan Dali / TT / kod 12051***BETALBILD***

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Cannes Winners Photocall AM

Tawfeek Barhom and Adnan Al Rajeev pose with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" during the Palme D'Or Winners photocall in Cannes, France on May 24, 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Winners Photocall AM

Tawfeek Barhom and Adnan Al Rajeev pose with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" during the Palme D'Or Winners photocall in Cannes, France on May 24, 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Kleber Mendonça Filho, winner of the FIPRESCI Award (Competition) and Best Director Award for “The Secret Agent," Nadia Melliti, winner of the Best Actress Award for "The Little Sister," Hasan Hadi, winner of the Camera d’Or for Best First Film for ”The President’s Cake”, Tawfeek Barhom with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" and Jafar Panahi with the Palme d’Or Award for "It Was Just an Accident" attending the Closing Ceremony in Cannes, France on May 24, 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Kleber Mendonça Filho, winner of the FIPRESCI Award (Competition) and Best Director Award for “The Secret Agent," Nadia Melliti, winner of the Best Actress Award for "The Little Sister," Hasan Hadi, winner of the Camera d’Or for Best First Film for ”The President’s Cake”, Tawfeek Barhom with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" and Jafar Panahi with the Palme d’Or Award for "It Was Just an Accident" attending the Closing Ceremony in Cannes, France on May 24, 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Hasan Hadi, winner of the Camera d’Or for Best First Film for ”The President’s Cake,” Alexandre Mallet-Guy, Daniel Auteuil, Tawfeek Barhom, winner of the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now," Laurent Lafitte, Solmaz Panahi, Jury Member Carlos Reygadas, Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d’Or Award for "It Was Just an Accident," Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Luc Dardenne, winner of the Best Screenplay Award for “Young Mothers," Maryam Afsharimovahed, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, winner of the Best Screenplay Award for “Young Mothers," Joachim Trier, winner of the Grand Prix Award for "Sentimental Value," Jury President Juliette Binoche and Jury Member Leila Slimani attending the Closing Ceremony in Cannes, France on May 24, 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Closing Ceremony AM

Hasan Hadi, winner of the Camera d’Or for Best First Film for ”The President’s Cake,” Alexandre Mallet-Guy, Daniel Auteuil, Tawfeek Barhom, winner of the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now," Laurent Lafitte, Solmaz Panahi, Jury Member Carlos Reygadas, Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d’Or Award for "It Was Just an Accident," Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Luc Dardenne, winner of the Best Screenplay Award for “Young Mothers," Maryam Afsharimovahed, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, winner of the Best Screenplay Award for “Young Mothers," Joachim Trier, winner of the Grand Prix Award for "Sentimental Value," Jury President Juliette Binoche and Jury Member Leila Slimani attending the Closing Ceremony in Cannes, France on May 24, 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Tawfeek Barhom and Adnan Al Rajeev pose with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Tawfeek Barhom and Adnan Al Rajeev pose with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Tawfeek Barhom and Adnan Al Rajeev pose with the Palme d’Or for Best Short Film for “I'm Glad You're Dead Now" during the Palme D'Or winners photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2025 in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Closing Ceremony

Palestinian director Tawfeek Barhom delivers a speech after winning the Short Film Prize for the film "Im glad you are dead" during the closing ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Closing Ceremony

Palestinian director Tawfeek Barhom delivers a speech after winning the Short Film Prize for the film "Im glad you are dead" during the closing ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US President Biden speaks on second attempted Trump assassination as he departs WH for Delaware

US President Joe Biden prepares to speak briefly to the media before departing the White House for a day trip to Wilmington, then Philadelphia, in Washington, DC USA, 16 September 2024. The president spoke about the second attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he was glad the former president is okay.

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US President Biden speaks on second attempted Trump assassination as he departs WH for Delaware

US President Joe Biden speaks briefly to the media before departing the White House for a day trip to Wilmington, then Philadelphia, in Washington, DC USA, 16 September 2024. The president spoke about the second attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he was glad the former president is okay.

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US President Biden speaks on second attempted Trump assassination as he departs WH for Delaware

Marine One ferries US President Joe Biden from the White House for a day trip to Wilmington, then Philadelphia, in Washington, DC USA, 16 September 2024. Before departing, the president spoke briefly to the media about the second attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he was glad the former president is okay.

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US President Biden speaks on second attempted Trump assassination as he departs WH for Delaware

US President Joe Biden speaks briefly to the media before departing the White House for a day trip to Wilmington, then Philadelphia, in Washington, DC USA, 16 September 2024. The president spoke about the second attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he was glad the former president is okay.

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US President Biden speaks on second attempted Trump assassination as he departs WH for Delaware

US President Joe Biden speaks briefly to the media before departing the White House for a day trip to Wilmington, then Philadelphia, in Washington, DC USA, 16 September 2024. The president spoke about the second attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he was glad the former president is okay.

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US President Biden speaks on second attempted Trump assassination as he departs WH for Delaware

US President Joe Biden prepares to speak briefly to the media before departing the White House for a day trip to Wilmington, then Philadelphia, in Washington, DC USA, 16 September 2024. The president spoke about the second attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, saying he was glad the former president is okay.

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1st Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival kicks off

STORY: 1st Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival kicks off SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU KEN, Chinese Ambassador to Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES, Coach of Donau Dragon Boat Team of Ulm STORYLINE: The 1st Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival kicked off on Saturday morning along the banks of the Main River in Frankfurt, Germany. Over 500 people were divided into 22 teams and competed in the dragon boat racing. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU KEN, Chinese Ambassador to Germany "We gather here to share experience and foster friendships through the dragon boat racing. I believe this is an excellent approach. I am confident that this year's dragon boat race will establish a new platform for interaction between the people of our two countries." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES, Coach of Donau Dragon Boat Team of Ulm "My feelings are great. I'm glad to be here. We're here t

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Chinese democracy genuinely seeks to meet needs of the people: former Malaysian official

STORY: Chinese democracy genuinely seeks to meet needs of the people: former Malaysian official SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ONG TEE KEAT, Former Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Malaysian Parliament 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ONG TEE KEAT, Former Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Malaysian Parliament STORYLINE: "I would call the Chinese democracy a unique model that involves the participation of the people, aspiration of the people," said Ong Tee Keat, former deputy speaker of the Lower House of the Malaysian Parliament. SOUNDBITE (English): ONG TEE KEAT, Former Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Malaysian Parliament "I would call the Chinese democracy a unique model that involves the participation of the people, aspiration of the people. I'm glad to see that the Chinese governance has attached great significance to the monitoring of the result. It i

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Chinese woman introduces foods from NE China at restaurant in Australia

STORY: Chinese woman introduces foods from NE China at restaurant in Australia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the restaurant 2. various of a chef cooking 3. Chinese New Year wishes from Meng Fanhua, the owner of the restaurant. 4. various of Canberra STORYLINE: Meng Fanhua, a lady in her 30s from Northeast China, running two Chinese restaurants in Canberra, the Australian capital, has proudly introduced her hometown's cuisine to guests. Meng was glad that her hometown, China's northeastern Heilongjiang Province, has gained prominence since the beginning of this year as a top winter destination in China, though the outdoor temperature there falls to below minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter. Through food, Australians can understand Chinese people and culture, Meng said, adding that she has been enthusiastic in promoting Northeast China's best foods to residents in Canberra. In Meng's restaurant, local reside

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Huawei's mobile training hub bridges digital gap in rural Uganda to improve livelihoods

STORY: Huawei's mobile training hub bridges digital gap in rural Uganda to improve livelihoods SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sandra Apio 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SANDRA APIO, Farmer 3. various of interior of Huawei's DigiTruck 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HENRY KUNYINGA, Lead instructor of DigiTruck 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROBERT OTUKE, Student of DigiTruck 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JESSICA ALUPO, Uganda's Vice President STORYLINE: Although internet penetration is relatively low in rural Uganda, young farmers are benefiting from a mobile training hub provided by Chinese technology company Huawei and gaining skills in using the internet to research ways to improve their yields and market their produce. Sandra Apio, 28, a farmer in the Katakwi District of eastern Uganda, was glad that she could access the market for her three-acre (about 1.21 hectares) cassava plantation online, or at least know the market p

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Ice hockey tournament promotes communication among Chinese, Russian, Mongolian youths

STORY: Ice hockey tournament promotes communication among Chinese, Russian, Mongolian youths SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEKSEI BELIAVSKII, Leader of Erguna Ice Hockey Team, Russia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian): ENKH-ERDENE ENKHKHUSLEN, Member of Otgon Od Ice Hockey Team, Mongolia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SU BOWEN, Member of ice hockey team from Harbin, China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DONG RUI, Official of Hohhot sports bureau, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China STORYLINE: An ice hockey invitational tournament is being held in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Jan. 22 to 26 to enhance communication among young players from China, Russia and Mongolia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): ALEKSEI BELIAVSKII, Leader of Erguna Ice Hockey Team, Russia "It's the second time that we participate in this tournament. We are very glad to be invited to com

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Foreigners experience charm of ancient culture in China's Xi'an

STORY: Foreigners experience charm of ancient culture in China's Xi'an DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of relics in Xi'an 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA MOH'D MUSTAFA ALNEMRAT, Tourist 3. various of relics in Xi'an 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAREED HAMEED, Tourist STORYLINE: With over 3,100 years of history, Xi'an in China's Shaanxi served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. Today its charm has continued to draw more and more foreign tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA MOH'D MUSTAFA ALNEMRAT, Tourist "The relics I see record the historical events and showcase the history of the unification of China by Emperor Qinshihuang leading the armies over two thousand years ago. They are very important." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAREED HAMEED, Tourist "I'm delighted to be able to visit this place, as it has been included in the World Heritage List, which is very important. I am glad to be here and learn about histor

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-SOCCER-MLS-TORONTO FC VS REAL SALT LAKE

(230702) -- TORONTO, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (C) of Toronto FC vies with Justen Glad (L) of Real Salt Lake during the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) match between Toronto FC and Real Salt Lake in Toronto, Canada, on July 1, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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1st African Shaolin Kung Fu Games concludes in Zambia

STORY: 1st African Shaolin Kung Fu Games concludes in Zambia DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Africa Shaolin Kung Fu games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONATE YAYA, Contestant from Cote d'Ivoire 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STANLEY BANDA, Contestant from Zambia 5. various of the performance 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LACMAGOU FREGIS ARNAUD, Contestant from Cameroon 7. various of banners 8. various of children STORYLINE: The first-ever African Shaolin Kung Fu Games concluded on Monday at the Shaolin Cultural Center in Zambia. The six-day event was organized by the Shaolin Temple in Zambia, attracting over 150 contestants from 23 African countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONATE YAYA, Contestant from Cote d'Ivoire "This tournament is very good because it is the first one, and also the temple here in Zambia is the first one in Africa. We are really glad to know that there is a country in Africa that

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Viking Cruises welcomes back Chinese guests

STORY: Viking Cruises welcomes back Chinese guests DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Viking Cruises welcoming Chinese guests 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIUS VALENCIA ANDRIES, Captain of Viking Eistla 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU XIAOWEN, Manager of Viking Eistla 4. various of the welcoming banner STORYLINE: The multinational travel company Viking Cruises has resumed its European river cruise operations catering to the Chinese market. On Thursday, more than a hundred guests from China embarked on the Viking Eistla cruise ship, which was anchored in Amsterdam, commencing their 11-day "Rhine Charming Journey." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIUS VALENCIA ANDRIES, Captain of Viking Eistla "We're glad to have Chinese guests on Viking cruise ship to not only enjoy authentic Europe but also rediscover the world in comfort." The crew took a group photo with the Chinese guests holding a banner with the words "Welcome Chinese Guests 'Home.'" SOUNDBI

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A glimpse of chiefdom in Cameroon

STORY: A glimpse of chiefdom in Cameroon DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the chiefdom 2. SOUNDBITE (French): INOCENT NAYANG TOUKAM, Chief of Batoufam chiefdom STORYLINE: Batoufam chiefdom, located in the west region of Cameroon, was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than 10 kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedrooms, assembly halls, servant residence and gardens. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. SOUNDBITE (French): INOCENT NAYANG TOUKAM, Chief of Batoufam chiefdom "I am glad that the palace where the Batoufam traditional institution is located is also a museum, a museum that is different from other museums. It's an open-air museum, and it is a functional museum because everything is left in place and most importantly, it is for all those who pass by us to visit and discover." Chiefdo

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Canton Fair is best place to find new products: Venezuelan buyer

STORY: Canton Fair is best place to find new products: Venezuelan buyer DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Canton Fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer STORYLINE: The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, is being held in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. This year's fair resumed all on-site activities, attracting a record number of participating companies and hundreds of thousands of purchasers from over 220 countries and regions. A Venezuelan buyer told Xinhua that the fair "is the best place to find new products and new items." SOUNDBITE (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer "I've been living here for the last 10 years. I am doing trading and logistics services for more than 17 countries. I am very glad to be in China because now I see a lot of business going on here. Mostly we do building materials and festival products, and we also do machinery and chemicals

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Overseas vloggers explore Chinese culture in Taiyuan, China

STORY: Overseas vloggers explore Chinese culture in Taiyuan, China DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Taiyuan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE MINGXUAN, Vietnamese vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI HUAJIAN, Filipino vlogger STORYLINE: Vloggers from a number of countries gathered Monday in Taiyuan, capital of China's Shanxi Province to explore Chinese culture. They visited museums and parks to get a deeper understanding of ancient architecture, gardening art, sculptures, murals and inscriptions in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger "I'm Zein from Syria. I have been staying in China for 13 years, but this is my first time coming to Taiyuan. I think Jinci Museum is very unique because it has many ancient buildings." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE MINGXUAN, Vietnamese vlogger "My name is Xie Mingxuan, and I come from Vietnam. I'm very glad to visit the museums in Taiyuan today.

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Brazilian football coach: Life in China is really wonderful

STORY: Brazilian football coach: Life in China is really wonderful DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of football coach 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ELIO JUNIOR, Brazilian football coach 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN YONG, Head coach of the football team 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN BO, Team translator 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): PAN KANGMIN, Student 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): ELIO JUNIOR, Brazilian football coach STORYLINE: 47-year-old Brazilian football coach Elio Junior has been coaching in China for over three years. One year ago, he came to Zhongshan and became a coach for the football team of Zhongshan Experimental Middle School. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ELIO JUNIOR, Brazilian football coach "I'm glad to have the opportunity to come to Zhongshan. The municipal government and the schools have jointly initiated the campus football project, which is a huge challenge for me. Zhongshan has provided a good living environment for us. My fa

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80,000 people visit China's Tianjin University to view crabapple blossoms

STORY: 80,000 people visit China's Tianjin University to view crabapple blossoms DATELINE: April 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of crabapple blossoms in Tianjin University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICOLE KUEH SHIAN MAUN, Malaysian student at Tianjin University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARRETO BARBOSA CARLOS MAURICIO, Colombian student at Tianjin University STORYLINE: Tianjin University in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Sunday opened its campus to the public to view crabapple blossoms. The one-day event attracted about 80,000 people. A choir consisting of around 40 foreign students from 19 countries and regions offered performances to the visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICOLE KUEH SHIAN MAUN, Malaysian student at Tianjin University "I must say it's extraordinary. I'm so glad that our school has organized this crabapple blossom activity because I get to see so many people. Through joining the choir, I have met so many people from Panama,

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China Trade Fair Indonesia enhances economic cooperation

STORY: China Trade Fair Indonesia enhances economic cooperation DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 2. various of the opening ceremony 3. various of Ke Jixin, Executive Vice Mayor of Hangzhou, visiting the China Trade Fair 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KE JIXIN, Executive Vice Mayor of Hangzhou 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): SURYANA, Visitor STORYLINE: The China Trade Fair Indonesia 2023 kicked off on Thursday in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, to enhance trade cooperation between the two countries. Over 700 Chinese companies participated in the event this year. The three-day fair has become the largest Chinese exhibition in Indonesia since the COVID-19 pandemic. An array of products are on display, including textile and apparel, consumer electronics, automotive parts, household appliances, and building materials. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KE JIXIN, Executive Vice Mayor of Hangzhou "We are glad to see that, th

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Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment

STORY: Hong Kong welcomes 1st int'l cruise ship after anti-epidemic measures adjustment DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Silver Spirit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KEVIN YEUNG YUN-HUNG, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, HKSAR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM RADWANSKI, Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Silversea STORYLINE: Hong Kong on Wednesday welcomed the first international cruise ship after the adjustment of the city's anti-epidemic measures. Leaving Singapore on Jan. 5, Silversea Cruises' Silver Spirit berthed at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Tourists from about 20 countries were welcomed by local officials who are glad to see a milestone in the city's tourism revival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KEVIN YEUNG YUN-HUNG, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, HKSAR "Today is a very important day as an international cruise sailed in Hong Kong, marking a milestone. We will continue to promote Hong Kong's cr

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Japan, S. Korea, U.S. summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R), at the outset of a summit between Japan, the United States and South Korea, talks to South Korean President Park Geun Hye (L) in Korean, saying, "President Park, I am glad to meet you," in The Hague, the Netherlands, on March 25, 2014. Abe and Park met for their first formal talks as they joined U.S. President Barack Obama (C).

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Geishas pose for photos during Kitano Odori dance rehearsal

KYOTO, Japan - Geiko and maiko dancers glad in colorful kimono pose for photos during a fitting session for the annual Kitano Odori dance performance in Kyoto, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2014. The performance will run from March 25 to April 7, with two shows per day.

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Sakana-kun glad as emperor lauds fish's rediscovery

TOKYO, Japan - Fish expert and TV personality Sakana-kun speaks at a press conference on Dec. 24, 2010, at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, where he is a visiting associate professor. Sakana-kun expressed his joy after Emperor Akihito praised the contributions made by researchers to the rediscovery of kunimasu, an indigenous freshwater salmon species thought to have become extinct over 70 years ago.

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Miyazaki hopes to make impact with Spain's Alcobendas

TOKYO, Japan - Top Japanese handball player Daisuke Miyazaki shows his one-year contract with Spanish first-division club Alcobendas during a news conference in Tokyo on June 4. Miyazaki said, ''I'm glad my dream has come true. I'd like to become a player who will be remembered worldwide.''

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Nakamura's departure from Orix official

OSAKA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes infielder Norihiro Nakamura holds a press conference in Osaka on Jan. 12 after his imminent departure from the Pacific League club became official. He could not reach a contract agreement after a sixth round of talks with the club. ''I am glad that I took part in these negotiations. I have to look forward now,'' he said, adding that he will either be traded to another team or released by Orix.

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Yokota parents glad about Kim Young Nam family reunion

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeru (L) and Sakie Yokota, the parents of Japanese abductee Megumi Yokota, watch television footage showing the reunion of Kim Young Nam, a South Korean abducted to North Korea who is believed to be Megumi's husband, and his mother in North Korea on June 28. The Yokotas said they were glad Kim's family were able to meet for the first time in 28 years.

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Japan to pull ground troops from Iraq, expand airlift aid to Baghdad

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency Director General Fukushiro Nukaga speaks at a press conference at his agency on June 19 following a Cabinet decision to pull Japan's ground troops from southern Iraq. He said, ''I am very glad that over the past two-and-a-half years, a total of 5,500 GSDF members were able to carry out safe and sound their mission to help reconstruct Iraq.''

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Japan coach Zico glad to be playing Brazil early

LEIPZIG, Germany - Japan coach Zico smiles during a press conference in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 10 after Japan received a draw for Group F for the 2006 World Cup finals to face Australia, Croatia and Brazil.

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(2)Teenager Fukuhara relishing challenges in China

BENXI, China - Japanese teenage table tennis player Ai Fukuhara speaks after signing a contract to join the Liaoning club in the Chinese Super League on April 1. ''I'm glad that I joined this team and with my teammates I'll try my best to get the best possible results to the team,'' Fukuhara said in fluent Chinese.

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(1)Seibu pitcher Matsuzaka to tie knot

TOKYO, Japan - Seibu Lions pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) and Nippon Television Network announcer Tomoyo Shibata smile after announcing their engagement at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 29. ''I'm glad that I can report this news after winning the Japan Series,'' said Matsuzaka.

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(6)Asahara found guilty on all charges, sentenced to death

TOKYO, Japan - Shizue Takahashi, widow of a victim from the 1995 Tokyo subway gassing, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 27 after the Tokyo District Court sentenced AUM Shinrikyo cult founder Shoko Asahara to death. ''I wanted the death penalty for him, and I'm glad there was no other ruling besides death. I could not have accepted a term of life imprisonment,'' Takahashi said.

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Soga glad to get letter from family in N. Korea

MANO, Japan - Hitomi Soga, one of five Japanese abducted to North Korea in 1978 who returned to Japan in October last year, speaks to reporters in her hometown of Mano on Niigata Prefecture's Sadogashima Island on Jan. 17 about a letter from her family in North Korea. (Pool photo)

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(6)Abductees glad to be in homeland

TOKYO, Japan - Yukiko Okudo (2nd from L) and Kaoru Hasuike (3rd from L) are seated at a joint news conference at a Tokyo hotel, flanked by Okudo's father Kazuo (L) and Hasuike's mother Hatsui (R). Okudo and Hasuike married in North Korea. ''I am happy to meet all of you. Thank you very much,'' a smiling Hamamoto said before handing the microphone over to her husband.

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(2)Abductees glad to be in homeland

TOKYO, Japan - Five abductees who returned from North Korea for temporary homecoming give short speeches at a joint news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 15. (From L to R) Kaoru Hasuike, Yukiko Okudo, Yasushi Chimura, Fukie Hamamoto and Hitomi Soga.

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(5)Abductees glad to be in homeland

TOKYO, Japan - Yasushi Chimura (L) and Fukie Hamamoto smile at a news conference they gave with three other abductees at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 15. Chimura, who married Hamamoto in North Korea, said he was sorry for having caused anxiety over his disappearance 24 years ago.