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Global Wine Consumption Declining

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - Wines are displayed on a wine rack at a restaurant in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024. According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine consumption in 2023 is estimated at 22.1 billion litres, down 2.6% compared to 2022 and the lowest since 1996.

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Global Wine Consumption Declining

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - Wines are displayed on a wine rack at a restaurant in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024. According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine consumption in 2023 is estimated at 22.1 billion litres, down 2.6% compared to 2022 and the lowest since 1996.

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Global Wine Consumption Declining

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - Wines are displayed on a wine rack at a restaurant in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024. According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine consumption in 2023 is estimated at 22.1 billion litres, down 2.6% compared to 2022 and the lowest since 1996.

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Global Wine Consumption Declining

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - Wines are displayed on a wine rack at a restaurant in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024. According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine consumption in 2023 is estimated at 22.1 billion litres, down 2.6% compared to 2022 and the lowest since 1996.

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Global Wine Consumption Declining

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - Wines are displayed on a wine rack at a restaurant in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024. According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine consumption in 2023 is estimated at 22.1 billion litres, down 2.6% compared to 2022 and the lowest since 1996.

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Global Wine Consumption Declining

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - Wines are displayed on a wine rack at a restaurant in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024. According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine consumption in 2023 is estimated at 22.1 billion litres, down 2.6% compared to 2022 and the lowest since 1996.

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Formula 1 Championship - Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2024 - Practice 1 and Practice 2

Damon Hill (GRB) former driver at Williams Renault, Jordan Honda, Arrows Yamaha, F1 World Champion 1996 with Williams Renault during the Hungarian GP, Budapest 18-21 July 2024 Formula 1 World championship 2024.

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows Justin Ramanahirana, president of a community organization managing mangrove conservation, walking among mangroves near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows local people paddling a canoe among mangroves near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows tourists paddling canoes among mangroves near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows a villager walking through water with mangroves in the background near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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Israeli athletes to aim high at Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Israeli athletes to aim high at Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of fencers training 2. various of venues of the Chengdu Universiade 3. various of the photos showing Lydia Hatuel-Czuckermann bearing Israel's flag at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HATUEL-CZUCKERMANN, Former Israeli fencer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NIRAN CZUCKERMANN, Israeli fencer 6. various of Niran training 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAOR HATUEL, Manager of the Olympic Fencing Center in Akko 8. various of venues of the Chengdu Universiade STORYLINE: Here in the Olympic Fencing Center in the northern Israeli city of Akko, Israeli fencers are preparing for the Chengdu Universiade. The 31st Summer World University Games will be held from July 28 to August 8 after being postponed twice due to COVID-19. The Israeli delegation comprises a long jumper and his coach, as well as a five-member fencing team. SOU

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Japanese light rail cars aid U.S. public transportation boom

NEW YORK, United States - File photo taken in July, 2014, shows a light rail train on a demonstration ride for media members stopping at a station adjacent to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, which opened its first light rail routes in 1996, will launch the 8-kilometer light rail extension on Aug. 18 to connect the major American airport to its 145-km-long network.

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U.S. military site returned to Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Japanese Defense Ministry officials remove a sign banning entry to the Gimbaru Training Area of the U.S. Marine Corps in the town of Kin in Okinawa Prefecture on July 31, 2011. The United States returned the land to the town the same day after using it as a military training site for 54 years, in line with a 1996 bilateral accord.

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Ex major league pitcher Irabu found dead

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows Hideki Irabu of Lotte Marines pitching in a game against Nippon Ham Fighters in which he achieved his 1,000th strikeout, in Chiba, near Tokyo, in May 1996. Police said on July 28, 2011, that the former major leaguer and Japanese professional baseball player was found dead at his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles the previous day.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, strikes out in the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, hits a fly that was caught in the infield in the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, looks down after flying out in the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Canon 1st company to ship 100 mil. compact digital cameras

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the PowerShot 600, the first compact digital camera that Canon Inc. released in July 1996. The world's largest digital camera maker said Aug. 19 it has shipped more than 100 million compact digital cameras worldwide, becoming the first company ever to reach the milestone.

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Nukaga says he returned 2.2 mil. yen to defense supplier Yamada

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga is in a pensive mood at the House of Councillors Audit Committee on Nov. 19 during questioning about his relationships with scandal-hit defense equipment trader Yamada Corp. Nukaga said Yamada paid 2.2 million yen for his fundraising parties between 2002 and March this year but he has since returned all the money to the firm. Nukaga was defense chief from 1996 to 1998 and from September 2006 to July this year.

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Ex-Prime Minister Hashimoto dies at 68

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken in June 1996, then Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (R) is see attending the summit meeting of the Group of Eight countries in Lyon, France. Hashimoto died on July 1 at a Tokyo hospital at age 68.

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Son of last Joseon Dynasty crown prince dies in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Seoul in November 1996 shows Lee Ku (R), the only son of the last crown prince of Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), who was found dead in a Japanese hotel on July 16, the Jeonju Lee Royal Family Members Foundation said on July 19. He was 74. Lee was born in 1931 as the second son of Crown Prince Lee Eun and the grandson of Emperor Gojong, the 26th monarch of Joseon who established the Daehan Empire.

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World's oldest active conductor Asahina dies at 93

OSAKA, Japan - File photo shows Takashi Asahina, the world's oldest active conductor, who died of natural causes Dec. 29 at a Kobe hospital at the age of 93. Asahina, shown here conducting the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra at a rehearsal in Osaka's Philharmonic Hall in Nishinari Ward in July 2001, was invited to perform with the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra in 1996.

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Rutaro Hashimoto

Born in July 1937 in Tokyo. Hashimto was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1963 following the death of his father, also a politician. During his long career at the very heart of Japan's conservative money-and-faction politics, Hashimoto never lost the image of a maverick with no truly faithful friends. He served as prime minister between Jan. 11, 1996 and July 30, 1998. Photo was taken on April 28, 2000.

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Wakachiku Construction execs apologize over bribery scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Shoji Shimoda (R), president of Wakachiku Construction Co., and another executive bow at a news conference in Tokyo on July 3 to express their apology for a scandal in which the company allegedly bribed former Construction Minister Eiichi Nakao in 1996.

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Mongolia's ex-Communists win parliamentary election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Nambariin Enkhabayar (C), the 42-year-old leader of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP), and party members toast on the early morning of July 3 at party headquarters in Ulan Bator to their landslide victory over democratic parties in parliamentary elections on July 2. The MPRP had ruled until 1996 mostly under Soviet patronage.

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Headquarters of Kanagawa prefectural police

YOKOHAMA, Japan - The photo shows Kanagawa prefectural police headquarters in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Kanagawa prefectural police have been rocked by a string of scandals. The police said Nov. 2 that a sergeant has been fired for suspected involvement in a hit-and-run in July. Moreover, the police hid several urine test results of a former Kanagawa police officer who tested positive for stimulant drugs in 1996, police sources said Nov. 2.

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Literary critic Jun Eto commits suicide

TOKYO, Japan - Literary critic Jun Eto commits suicide at his home in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture and is found dead on July 21. He is 66. The conservative critic apparently cuts his wrist and died in his bathroom and died from loss of blood. Kyodo News file photo shows Eto, whose real name is Atsuo Egashira, has an interview at his home in July 1996.

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Vingegaard wins maiden Tour de France title

STORY: Vingegaard wins maiden Tour de France title DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:20 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: various of the matchvarious of audiences cheeringvarious of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark claimed his first Tour de France title in the 109th edition of the most prestigious road cycling race in Paris on Sunday. Vingegaard, who finished second behind Tadej Pogacar last year, has become the first Danish rider to have won the competition since Bjarne Riis in 1996. The 25-year-old Dane finished the three-week race two minutes and 43 seconds ahead of Pogacar, thanks to his excellent performance in the mountain stages. He also won the polka-dot jersey for the mountains classification. White jersey holder Pogacar finished runner-up overall, and the 2018 winner Geraint Thomas rounded out the podium. Vingegaard's teammate Wout van Aert became the winner of the green sprint jersey, and team Jumbo-Visma combined for six stage wi

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U.S. House passes bill on marriage equality

STORY: U.S. House passes bill on marriage equality DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. House of Representatives voting on the bill 2. various of exterior of the U.S. Capitol STORYLINE: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on marriage equality on Tuesday in a 267-157 vote, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting the measure. The Respect for Marriage Act, which calls for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, will face an uphill battle in the evenly-divided Senate. Signed into law in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage for federal purposes as the union of one man and one woman and allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. The White House said in a statement that the Respect for Marriage Act "would enshrine the right to Federal recognition of marriage for same-sex and interracial couples." Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court o

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1,700-year-old mosaic displayed in Israel

STORY: 1,700-year-old mosaic displayed in Israel DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. entrance to the new mosaic visitors center 2. people at the new mosaic visitors center 3. close-up of the 1,700-year-old Lod mosaic 4. people at the new mosaic visitors center 5. entrance to the new mosaic visitors center STORYLINE: A mosaic archaeological center displaying a 1,700-year-old breathtaking mosaic recently opened to the public in the central Israeli city of Lod. After being on display in world-renowned museums including the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Louvre in Paris, and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the magnificent mosaic is back to Israel on show at the Shelby White and Leon Levy Mosaic Archaeological Center. The Lod Mosaic was discovered in 1996 by an Israeli archaeologist. It dates back to the Roman period -- the end of the third century or the beginning of the fourth century AD. It is about 17 meters long and about 9 meters wide, which

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Get a glimpse of Middle Ages at medieval market in Finland

STORY: Get a glimpse of Middle Ages at medieval market in Finland DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: TURKU, Finland CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the medieval market STORYLINE: The annual Medieval Market kicked off Thursday in the southwestern Finnish city of Turku. In the open-air handicraft market, stall owners in medieval costumes created a robust medieval atmosphere. The market stalls offered a variety of handicrafts as well as food and drink. Besides, actors entertained tourists for free by recreating scenes of life in medieval Turku on the street. Turku is the oldest city and old capital in Finland. First held in 1996, the Turku Medieval Market is Finland's largest medieval event. The event is set at a unique venue right in the heart of the historical city center. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Turku, Finland. (XHTV)

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World's oldest active conductor Asahina dies at 93

OSAKA, Japan - File photo shows Takashi Asahina, the world's oldest active conductor, who died of natural causes Dec. 29 at a Kobe hospital at the age of 93. Asahina, shown here conducting the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra at a rehearsal in Osaka's Philharmonic Hall in Nishinari Ward in July 2001, was invited to perform with the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra in 1996.

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Ex-Prime Minister Hashimoto dies at 68

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken in June 1996, then Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (R) is see attending the summit meeting of the Group of Eight countries in Lyon, France. Hashimoto died on July 1 at a Tokyo hospital at age 68. (Kyodo)

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Nukaga says he returned 2.2 mil. yen to defense supplier Yamada

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga is in a pensive mood at the House of Councillors Audit Committee on Nov. 19 during questioning about his relationships with scandal-hit defense equipment trader Yamada Corp. Nukaga said Yamada paid 2.2 million yen for his fundraising parties between 2002 and March this year but he has since returned all the money to the firm. Nukaga was defense chief from 1996 to 1998 and from September 2006 to July this year. (Kyodo)

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Canon 1st company to ship 100 mil. compact digital cameras

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the PowerShot 600, the first compact digital camera that Canon Inc. released in July 1996. The world's largest digital camera maker said Aug. 19 it has shipped more than 100 million compact digital cameras worldwide, becoming the first company ever to reach the milestone. (Kyodo)

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Literary critic Jun Eto commits suicide+

TOKYO, Japan - Literary critic Jun Eto commits suicide at his home in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture and is found dead on July 21. He is 66. The conservative critic apparently cuts his wrist and died in his bathroom and died from loss of blood. Kyodo News file photo shows Eto, whose real name is Atsuo Egashira, has an interview at his home in July 1996.

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Ex-Fuji Heavy execs get suspended terms for bribing lawmaker

TOKYO, Japan - Isamu Kawai (L in file photo), former chairman of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., is given an 18-month jail term suspended for three years by the Tokyo District Court on July 3 for bribing a lawmaker in 1996 over a project to develop an amphibian plane for the Maritime Self-Defense Force. Yasuyuki Kogure (R in file photo), Fuji Heavy's former managing director, was also given a 14-month prison term suspended for three years on the same charges.

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Dream On (1990)

Chris Demetral & Brian Benben Characters: Jeremy Tupper & Martin Tupper Television: Dream On (TV-Serie) Usa 1990-1996, 22 July 1990 Dream On Year: 1990-1996 Brian Benben Date: 22 July 1990

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Dream On (1995)

Brian Benben Characters: Martin Tupper Television: Dream On (TV-Serie) Usa 1990-1996, 19 July 1995 Dream On, saison 6 (s

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Dream On (1990)

Brian Benben Characters: Martin Tupper Television: Dream On (TV-Serie) Usa 1990-1996, 22 July 1990 Dream On Year: 1990-1996 Brian Benben Date: 22 July 1990

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Dream On (1995)

Brian Benben Characters: Martin Tupper Television: Dream On (TV-Serie) Usa 1990-1996, 19 July 1995 Dream On, saison 6 (s

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The Daily Show (1996)

Jon Stewart Characters: Himself - Host Television: The Daily Show; A Daily Show With Jon Stewart (TV-Nachrichtensatire) Usa 1996-, / Moderator 1999-2015: Jon Stewart 22 July 1996 Date: 22 July 1996

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The Daily Show (1996)

Jon Stewart Characters: Himself - Host Television: The Daily Show; A Daily Show With Jon Stewart (TV-Nachrichtensatire) Usa 1996-, / Moderator 1999-2015: Jon Stewart 22 July 1996 Date: 22 July 1996

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The Daily Show (1996)

Jon Stewart Characters: Himself - Host Television: The Daily Show; A Daily Show With Jon Stewart (TV-Nachrichtensatire) Usa 1996-, / Moderator 1999-2015: Jon Stewart 22 July 1996 Date: 22 July 1996

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