Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies At 82

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies At 82

File photo - Washington, DC - June 17, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama hands the pen he just used to sign a Presidential Memorandum regarding federal benefits and non-discrimination in the Oval Office of the White House to gay rights activist Frank Kameny, , Washington DC, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Behind him are Vice President Joe Biden ( l), U.S. Representative Barney Frank (2 l) and U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (3 l). - Former US Senator and vice-presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has died at 82. The cause was complications from a fall, according to a family statement obtained by CBS News, the BBC's US partner. The centrist represented the state of Connecticut in the Senate for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr Lieberman became the first Jewish politician to join a major party US presidential ticket in 2000 when Al Gore selected him as his running mate. Photo by Aude Guerrucci - Pool via CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM

ROK banker expects to unlock new opportunities in China

STORY: ROK banker expects to unlock new opportunities in China DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Korean): KIM WON SEOB, President of the Industrial Bank of Korea (China) Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Korean): KIM WON SEOB, President of the Industrial Bank of Korea (China) Ltd. 4. various of Tianjin STORYLINE: Kim Won Seob, a banker from the Republic of Korea (ROK) and president of the Industrial Bank of Korea (China) Ltd., has been lately occupied with the bank's 2023 business expansion plan in China. Kim says his bank seeks to expand business because China's economy is picking up faster than many expected. 　　 Kim moved to Tianjin in 2008 and has been working in this coastal city ever since. 　　 During this time, he witnessed the development of IBK China Ltd., which was established in Tianjin in 2009. SOUNDBITE 1 (Korean): KIM WON SEOB, President of the Industrial Bank of Korea (China) Ltd. "When I first came to Tianj

A new media artist's interactive journey in China's Hong Kong

STORY: A new media artist's interactive journey in China's Hong Kong DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEFFREY SHAW, Australian new media artist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEFFREY SHAW, Australian new media artist 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEFFREY SHAW, Australian new media artist 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JEFFREY SHAW, Australian new media artist 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JEFFREY SHAW, Australian new media artist STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEFFREY SHAW, Australian new media artist "I've enjoyed every minute working in this context, and getting to know the media art community here in Hong Kong, and being part of their community, and being able to contribute to the community." Jeffrey Shaw is the artist behind the "Virtual Versailles," an exhibition currently on display at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Shaw is an Australian new media artist whose works often offer interactive and immersive experiences. In 2009,

Folk festival on "mountain songs" held in NW China

STORY: Folk festival on "mountain songs" held in NW China DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: HEZHENG COUNTY, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG PING, Singer 4. various of the event STORYLINE: An event of Hua'er performance kicked off in Hezheng County, northwest China's Gansu Province. Hua'er, literally "the flower," is a folk song popular in the country's northwest. The Chinese folk song genre, also known as a type of "mountain songs," was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG PING, Singer "During learning, I integrated various vocal techniques with the original folk singing method to preserve the essence of the folk tradition. I apply the breath control techniques of vocal performance in Hua'er to extend its existence." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hezheng County, China. (XHTV)

Guardian of tropical marine ranch in south China island

STORY: Guardian of tropical marine ranch in south China island DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuzhizhou Island 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor, Hainan University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort "I'm Wang Fengguo, 41 years old. I work for the Wuzhizhou Island Resort and I'm mainly in charge of works related to marine protection." In the past, when we swam underwater, we could see schools of fish, at least once in a few days. But from 2009, the number of fish started to decrease. I felt sad about that." The butterfly-shaped Wuzhizhou Island, a national-level tourist attraction, is located in Haitang Bay, south China's Hainan Province. In 2010, Wuzhizhou Isl

One-legged cyclist challenges China's longest national highway

STORY: One-legged cyclist challenges China's longest national highway DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sun Youzhi cycling 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN YOUZHI, Cyclist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FEI YUAN, Cyclist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN YOUZHI, Cyclist 5. various of Sun Youzhi cycling STORYLINE: With only one leg, an amateur rider from central China's Henan Province is on his bicycle challenge along the country's longest and highest national highway. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN YOUZHI, Cyclist "I'm 34 years old. I lost my left leg in an accident in 2009. I took up cycling in 2013, and became interested in this sport. Since then, I have traveled by bike every year, sometimes for a long journey." Sun started to ride along the G219 highway on Feb. 20, and is expected to complete the over 10,000-km journey in mid-June. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FEI YUAN, Cyclist "I have ridden for a few days with Sun. He is very pushful with a really

Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science religious group, dies at 66

Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science religious group, dies at 66

Ryuho Okawa, founder of the Happy Science religious organization, delivers a speech in Sapporo, northern Japan, in June 2009, after launching the Happiness Realization Party to run in that year's House of Representatives election. Okawa died on March 2, 2023, aged 66 of undisclosed causes.

Ex-U.N. chief Annan

Ex-U.N. chief Annan

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Kofi Annan, former U.N. secretary general, at the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2009. The United Nations and the Arab League said Feb. 23, 2012, that they have appointed Annan as their joint special envoy on the Syrian crisis, as part of efforts to end intensified violent crackdowns on antigovernment protests in the Middle Eastern country.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks over six-plus innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

School-turned-French art museum opens in Hokkaido

School-turned-French art museum opens in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - This June 2, 2009 file photo shows the closed Taiyo Elementary School in the rural Hokkaido town of Niikappu. The buildings were renovated as a museum featuring the works of French artist Gerard Di-Maccio, which opened Aug. 5, 2010.

Ex-Sony chief executive Idei dies at 84

Ex-Sony chief executive Idei dies at 84

File photo taken in September 2009 shows Nobuyuki Idei, former chairman and CEO of Sony Corp., speaking during an interview in Tokyo. Sony Group Corp. said June 7, 2022 that Idei died of liver failure on June 2, at 84.

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Ryan Kwanten Characters: Jason Stackhouse Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Alexander Skarsgard Characters: Eric Northman Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Michelle Forbes Characters: Maryann Forrester Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Ryan Kwanten Characters: Jason Stackhouse Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / Episode 2.06: 'Hartherzige Hannah' (Hard-Hearted Hannah, Dir. Michael Lehmann, 2009 / 2. Staffel, Season 2 / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Novel Series 'The Southern Vampire Mysteries' By Charlaine Harris) 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Michelle Forbes Characters: Maryann Forrester Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Stephen Moyer Characters: Bill Compton Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Rutina Wesley Characters: Tara Thornton Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Anna Paquin Characters: Sookie Stackhouse Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Stephen Moyer Characters: Bill Compton Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / 2. Staffel, Season 2 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington Characters: Walter Garber Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington Characters: Walter Garber Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Turturro Characters: Camonetti Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Luis Guzman Characters: Phil Ramos Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington & John Travolta Poster Characters: Walter Garber & Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Tony Scott Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington Characters: Walter Garber Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington & James Gandolfini Characters: Walter Garber & Mayor Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Tony Scott Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta & Luis Guzman Characters: Ryder & Phil Ramos Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington & John Turturro Characters: Walter Garber & Camonetti Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Shia Labeouf Characters: Sam Witwicky Film: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen (USA 2009) / Transformers 2 Director: Michael Bay 19 June 2009 Date: 19 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

John Travolta Characters: Ryder Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Tyrese Gibson Characters: USAF Tech Sergeant Epps Film: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen (USA 2009) / Transformers 2 Director: Michael Bay 19 June 2009 Date: 19 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington Characters: Walter Garber Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Denzel Washington Characters: Walter Garber Film: The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3; The Taking Of Pelham 123 (2009) Director: Tony Scott 12 June 2009 Date: 12 June 2009

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Shia Labeouf & Michael Bay Characters: Sam Witwicky & Film: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen (USA 2009) / Transformers 2 Director: Michael Bay 19 June 2009 Date: 19 June 2009

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Transformers: Revenge Of The F (2009)

Josh Duhamel Characters: Captain Lennox Film: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen (USA 2009) / Transformers 2 Director: Michael Bay 19 June 2009 Date: 19 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Sam Trammell Characters: Sam Merlotte Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / Episode 2.11: 'Ekstase' (Frenzy, Dir. Daniel Minahan, 2009 / 2. Staffel, Season 2 / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Novel Series 'The Southern Vampire Mysteries' By Charlaine Harris) 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

True Blood : Season 2 (2009)

Evan Rachel Wood Characters: Sophie-Anne Leclerq Television: True Blood : Season 2 (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2014, / Episode 2.11: 'Ekstase' (Frenzy, Dir. Daniel Minahan, 2009 / 2. Staffel, Season 2 / Literaturverfilmung (Based On The Novel Series 'The Southern Vampire Mysteries' By Charlaine Harris) 14 June 2009 Date: 14 June 2009