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Former Chinese defense ministers sentenced to death over graft

Photo taken on March 12, 2023, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing shows former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu (back) watching Chinese President Xi Jinping leave the venue after a session of the National People's Congress. Former Chinese defense ministers Li and Wei Fenghe were sentenced to death by a military court over graft charges on May 7, 2026.

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Demonstration Against Racism and Fascism - Paris AJ

Protesters remove posters with the names of people kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023 during a demonstration on Place de la Republique in Paris, France on March 22, 2025, as part of the international day against racism and fascism. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Racism and Fascism - Paris AJ

Protesters remove posters with the names of people kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023 during a demonstration on Place de la Republique in Paris, France on March 22, 2025, as part of the international day against racism and fascism. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Racism and Fascism - Paris AJ

Protesters remove posters with the names of people kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023 during a demonstration on Place de la Republique in Paris, France on March 22, 2025, as part of the international day against racism and fascism. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

Karam Haloub's kids are seen near their damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

Karam Haloub's family has meals in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

Karam Haloub's wife prepares food near their damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

This photo taken on March 3, 2025 shows a view of Karam Haloub's damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

A kid of Karam Haloub is pictured near the damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

Karam Haloub's kids are seen near their damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

Karam Haloub's kids are seen near their damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life in Beit Lahia After 15 Months Of War

Karam Haloub's kids are seen near their damaged house in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 3, 2025. Karam Haloub, 39, insisted on living together with his wife and five children in their own house in Beit Lahia town for the first 14 months since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023. However, the family were forced to evacuate during an Israeli operation in December 2024, and moved into a tent in Gaza City. They returned to the Beit Lahia town following the declaration of the Gaza ceasefire, but only found their residence demolished in attacks. Now, the family have to cope with a makeshift shed next to the rubble of their home amidst harsh conditions. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protester holds watermelon sign as they march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 . Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Of Demonstrators March In Support Of Palestine - Berlin

Protesters march to demand an end to Israeli military attacks on Palestinians in Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The march, which is taking place on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers

STORY: China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023/Jan. 12/March 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the world 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN THORNTON, Chair Emeritus of the Brookings Institution 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANGLOS DEMETRIOS, Professor at University of Crete in Greece STORYLINE: International observers have said that the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) holds great potential to shape a harmonious world. The initiative advocates the respect for the diversity of civilizations, the common values of humanity, the importance of inheritance and innovation of civilizations, as well as robust international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture "That's a visionary ste

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Palestine Land Day Demonstration - DC

Moataz Salim, who has lost 94 family members in Gaza to Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023, speaks at a demonstration observing Palestinian Land Day, one of hundreds worldwide, in Washington, DC, USA, on March 30, 2024. Land Day commemorates Palestinian and Arab Israeli solidarity in the face of attempts to confiscate Arab-owned land by Israel on March 30, 1976. 6 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian children study at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian teacher teaches children at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian children study at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian girl studies at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian teacher teaches children at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian girl studies at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-SCHOOLS

(240328) -- RAFAH, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian teacher teaches children at a temporary classroom in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, March 27, 2024. The heavy bombardment against Gaza by Israel has resulted in "direct hits" on 212 schools within the enclave, according to analysis partnered with the United Nations released on Wednesday. Satellite images have shown that at least 53 schools have been "completely destroyed" since the conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister

STORY: China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:22 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Honduran minister of economic development Fredis Cerrato 2. various of Honduras 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development 4. various of Honduras 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development 6. various of Honduras 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development 8. various of Honduras STORYLINE: A Honduran minister has said that China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well. China and Honduras established diplomatic relations in March 2023. According to Honduran minister of economic development, Fredis Cerrato, since then, relations between the two countries have b

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 32,414: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 32,414: ministry SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue in northern Gaza STORYLINE: The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 32,414, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Tuesday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 81 Palestinians and wounded 93 others, it added. This brings the total death toll to 32,414 and injuries to 74,787 since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023, according to the ministry. Israel has been launching a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to retaliate against a Hamas rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 were taken hostage. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaza, Palestine. (XHTV)

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Xinhua Headlines: Multinationals ready to embrace new opportunities in Chinese market

(240325) -- BEIJING, March 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows Chinese herbs at the Amway booth at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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Blinken visits Israel as Gaza death toll tops 32,000

STORY: Blinken visits Israel as Gaza death toll tops 32,000 SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 & File DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Netanyahu and Blinken (Courtesy of GPO) 2. various of Netanyahu's statement after the meeting with Blinken 3. various of IDF in Gaza (Courtesy of IDF) 4. various of humanitarian aid entering Gaza (Courtesy of IDF) STORYLINE: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his eighth visit to Israel on Friday since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, 2023. The visit comes at a time when the death toll in the Gaza Strip surpassed 32,000, as announced by the Hamas-run health ministry in the Palestinian enclave. "I met with (U.S.) Secretary of State Blinken. I told him that I greatly appreciate the fact that for more than five months we have been standing together in the war against Hamas," Netanyahu was quoted as saying in a statement released by Israel's Government Press Office. He noted that Isr

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Spain braces for spring drought, summer heat waves

STORY: Spain braces for spring drought, summer heat waves SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 & File DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of drought in Spain 2. various of heat waves in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, Spokesman for Aemet 4. various of reservoirs with very little water capacity 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, Spokesman for Aemet 6. various of people refreshing themselves with water 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, Spokesman for Aemet 8. various of street view in Barcelona STORYLINE: The historic drought that has affected Spain for the past three years is set to continue for at least another six months, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) said Friday. Following the 2023-24 winter, which was the warmest on record in Spain, recent rainfalls have not been sufficient to ease the drought throughout the country, especially in the eastern and southern regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RUBEN

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Turkish central bank raises policy interest rate to 50 pct

STORY: Turkish central bank raises policy interest rate to 50 pct SHOOTING TIME: November 2023 and March 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Turkish Central Bank (Nov. 30, 2023) 2. various of the Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) 3. various of people at a shopping mall in Türkiye (March 19 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of people at a supermarket in Türkiye (March 14, 2024) (courtesy of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality) 5. various of the Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) 6. various of Fatih Karahan, governor of Turkish Central Bank (March 12, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 7. various of the Turkish Central Bank (Nov. 30, 2023) STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank has resumed its interest rate hikes, increasing the policy rate by 500 basis points to a substantial 50 percent, the bank said in a statement on Thursday. The move came as the bank aimed to tackle the persistent inflation that has been higher than anticipated

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ISRAEL-NIR AM-GAZA-CONFLICT

(240321) -- NIR AM, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli tank maneuvers amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict near Nir Am, a kibbutz in southern Israel, on March 21, 2024. the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza said Thursday in a statement that the Israeli army killed 65 Palestinians and wounded 92 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 31,988 and injuries to 74,188 since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel has been launching a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to retaliate against a Hamas rampage through the southern Israeli border on Oct. 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 200 were taken hostage. (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-NIR AM-GAZA-CONFLICT

(240321) -- NIR AM, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli tank maneuvers amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict near Nir Am, a kibbutz in southern Israel, on March 21, 2024. the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza said Thursday in a statement that the Israeli army killed 65 Palestinians and wounded 92 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 31,988 and injuries to 74,188 since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel has been launching a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to retaliate against a Hamas rampage through the southern Israeli border on Oct. 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 200 were taken hostage. (Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua)