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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet and French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Law enforcement officers move forward during a protest in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Following a series of aggressive federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, tensions escalated when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a high-profile raid on a Home Depot location. The raid sparked widespread protests across the city, where demonstrators decried the targeting of immigrant communities and the separation of families. Clashes soon broke out between protesters and federal agents, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a move harshly criticized by California officials, including the governor, as "purposefully inflammatory." Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Law enforcement officers move forward during a protest in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Following a series of aggressive federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, tensions escalated when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a high-profile raid on a Home Depot location. The raid sparked widespread protests across the city, where demonstrators decried the targeting of immigrant communities and the separation of families. Clashes soon broke out between protesters and federal agents, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a move harshly criticized by California officials, including the governor, as "purposefully inflammatory." Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

Law enforcement officers move forward during a protest in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Following a series of aggressive federal immigration operations in Los Angeles, tensions escalated when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a high-profile raid on a Home Depot location. The raid sparked widespread protests across the city, where demonstrators decried the targeting of immigrant communities and the separation of families. Clashes soon broke out between protesters and federal agents, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a move harshly criticized by California officials, including the governor, as "purposefully inflammatory." Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: People Struggle To Walk Amid Strong Winds In Dalian, Liaoning

On October 8, 2024, the coastal city of Dalian, located in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, experienced severe weather conditions. Powerful winds swept across the region, causing significant disruptions. The intense gusts bent trees and inverted umbrellas, making it difficult for pedestrians to navigate the streets. Despite the adverse conditions, many people continued to move forward, braving the harsh elements. The stormy weather persisted throughout the day, leaving Dalian and the surrounding areas in Liaoning struggling to cope with the powerful winds.

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Court Bans Largest Thai Political Party - Bangkok

Pita Limjaroenrat (C), former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, attends a press conference at the headquarters of the party in Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2024. Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dissolved the main opposition Move Forward Party, ruling its efforts to amend a law against defaming the kingdom's royal family violated the constitution. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240808) -- BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pita Limjaroenrat (C), former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, attends a press conference at the headquarters of the party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2024. Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dissolved the main opposition Move Forward Party, ruling its efforts to amend a law against defaming the kingdom's royal family violated the constitution. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-MOVE FORWARD PARTY-DISSOLUTION

(240807) -- BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pita Limjaroenrat (C), former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, attends a press conference at the headquarters of the party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2024. Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dissolved the main opposition Move Forward Party, ruling its efforts to amend a law against defaming the kingdom's royal family violated the constitution. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-MOVE FORWARD PARTY-DISSOLUTION

(240807) -- BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pita Limjaroenrat (C), former leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, arrives at the headquarters of the party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 7, 2024. Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dissolved the main opposition Move Forward Party, ruling its efforts to amend a law against defaming the kingdom's royal family violated the constitution. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

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CANADA-OTTAWA-GOVERNOR GENERAL-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-LETTER OF CREDENCE

(240628) -- OTTAWA, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Governor General of Canada Mary Simon receives the letter of credence presented by the new Chinese ambassador to Canada Wang Di in Ottawa, Canada, June 26, 2024. Highlighting that China is a major country with global influence and an important trading partner for Canada, Simon said Canada will move forward the bilateral relations to bring more benefits to the two peoples. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Wei)

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CANADA-OTTAWA-GOVERNOR GENERAL-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-LETTER OF CREDENCE

(240628) -- OTTAWA, June 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Governor General of Canada Mary Simon receives the letter of credence presented by the new Chinese ambassador to Canada Wang Di in Ottawa, Canada, June 26, 2024. Highlighting that China is a major country with global influence and an important trading partner for Canada, Simon said Canada will move forward the bilateral relations to bring more benefits to the two peoples. (Xinhua/Lin Wei)

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Indian PM Modi thanks countrymen for expressing trust in his ruling alliance

STORY: Indian PM Modi thanks countrymen for expressing trust in his ruling alliance SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of ruling party celebration 3. various of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi STORYLINE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked the countrymen for placing trust in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a third consecutive term. Taking to the social platform X, formerly Twitter, Modi said that it was an unprecedented moment in the history of India. "The people of the country have expressed their trust in the NDA for the third consecutive time. This is an unprecedented moment in the history of India," Modi posted on X. "I assure the countrymen that to fulfil their aspirations, we will move forward with new energy, new enthusiasm and new resolves," he wrote. Even as the counting of votes was

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ChineseToday | Music classes bring inspirations to rural children in China's Heilongjiang

(240531) -- HARBIN, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children practice chorus at the Renmin Town Central Primary School in Anda City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 29, 2024. Li Ping and Zhang Yu, music teachers of the Renmin Town Central Primary School, set up a music class in the school in April 2019. They adapted popular songs for children, teaching them during lunch breaks and club activities. Li Ping also released the clips of the children's chorus on short video platforms, which have gained over 30 million likes. With the increasing popularity, the music class has got its own classroom in the school, equipped with guitar, ukulele, bass, African drum and other musical instruments. They also produced an original song of their own. This May, Li Ping and Zhang Yu started a new project, aiming to found musical classes of its kind in more schools. Under this project, a new music class has been founded in Zhongben Town Central Primary School, welcoming over 20 students. "We will move forward

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ChineseToday | Music classes bring inspirations to rural children in China's Heilongjiang

(240531) -- HARBIN, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children practice chorus at the Renmin Town Central Primary School in Anda City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 29, 2024. Li Ping and Zhang Yu, music teachers of the Renmin Town Central Primary School, set up a music class in the school in April 2019. They adapted popular songs for children, teaching them during lunch breaks and club activities. Li Ping also released the clips of the children's chorus on short video platforms, which have gained over 30 million likes. With the increasing popularity, the music class has got its own classroom in the school, equipped with guitar, ukulele, bass, African drum and other musical instruments. They also produced an original song of their own. This May, Li Ping and Zhang Yu started a new project, aiming to found musical classes of its kind in more schools. Under this project, a new music class has been founded in Zhongben Town Central Primary School, welcoming over 20 students. "We will move forward

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated June 3, 2023 shows Paris Saint Germain s French forward Kylian Mbappe is seen during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Clermont Foot 63 at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal income tax for foreigners who settle in the capital of Spa

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated August 26, 2023 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring Paris Saint-Germain's second goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and RC Lens at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal income

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated September 19, 2023 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the UEFA Champions League 1st round Group F football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal inco

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated February 7, 2024 shows Paris Saint-Germain's forward Kylian Mbappe warms up before the French Cup football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois 29 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal income tax for foreigners who settle in the capital of S

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated January 28, 2024 shows Paris Saint-Germain's forward Kylian MBAPPE cheers for supporters before the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois 29 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal income tax for foreigners who settle in the

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated February 7, 2024 shows Paris Saint-Germain's forward Kylian Mbappe cheers the supporters during the French Cup football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois 29 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal income tax for foreigners who settle in the

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GLOBALink | China promotes high-quality development through innovation: expert

STORY: China promotes high-quality development through innovation: expert SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao Forum for Asia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 3. various of street views in China STORYLINE: "We will see a lot of innovations, new technologies emerging in the future in China," said policy advisor to the Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA). He believed that innovation, greenery, digital, sharing and harmony will become the pillars of China's future progress. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) "I think without innovation, we cannot move forward. And we have seen a great accelerated development in innovation of technology, in every field. And as you know the innovation centers of the world are now moving to the eas

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Satellite positioning aids in sugarcane planting in S China

STORY: Satellite positioning aids in sugarcane planting in S China SHOOTING TIME: March 12 and March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of driverless tractors guided by BeiDou Navigation Satellite System 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU QIHUI, Director of Wuxuan Bosheng Agricultural Machinery Specialized Cooperative 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU QIHUI, Director of Wuxuan Bosheng Agricultural Machinery Specialized Cooperative STORYLINE: BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has turned out to be a real game changer for the sugarcane planting in Wuxuan County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which makes the seeding process of sugarcane ten times more efficient than before. In sugarcane field in Shangtang village of Wuxuan County, several unmanned sugarcane tractors move straight forward guided by the BDS, and farmers sit behind the tractors to drop sugarcane seeds. With the help of the driverless trac

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(SP)U.S.-MILWAUKEE-BASKETBALL-NBA-BUCKS VS HEAT

(240214) -- MILWAUKEE, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (R) makes a move to the basket during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the United States, on Feb. 13, 2024. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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Sudanese army continues battle to defeat paramilitary forces: commander

STORY: Sudanese army continues battle to defeat paramilitary forces: commander SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan visiting a military base 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) 3. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan visiting a military base 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) 5. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan shaking hands with soldiers STORYLINE: Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Tuesday said that the army is continuing its battle to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). "We do not want to waste time in talking. We want to move forward," Al-Burhan, also chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, made the remarks while addressing soldiers at a military base in the New Halfa area in eastern Sudan. SOUNDBITE 1

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Ex-Japan GSDF member Gonoi

FUKUSHIMA, Japan Kyodo - Rina Gonoi, a former member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks to reporters in front of the Fukushima District Court in the northeastern city of Fukushima on Dec. 12, 2023, after the court convicted three former GSDF members for acts of sexual indecency in 2021 committed against her. Gonoi made the rare move of coming forward to report the offenses. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Japan GSDF member Gonoi

Rina Gonoi, a former member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks to reporters in front of the Fukushima District Court in the northeastern city of Fukushima on Dec. 12, 2023, after the court convicted three former GSDF members for acts of sexual indecency in 2021 committed against her. Gonoi made the rare move of coming forward to report the offenses.

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Ex-Japan GSDF member Gonoi

Rina Gonoi, a former member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks to reporters in front of the Fukushima District Court in the northeastern city of Fukushima on Dec. 12, 2023, after the court convicted three former GSDF members for acts of sexual indecency in 2021 committed against her. Gonoi made the rare move of coming forward to report the offenses.

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Ex-Japan GSDF member Gonoi

Rina Gonoi, a former member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks to reporters in front of the Fukushima District Court in the northeastern city of Fukushima on Dec. 12, 2023, after the court convicted three former GSDF members for acts of sexual indecency in 2021 committed against her. Gonoi made the rare move of coming forward to report the offenses.

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Ex-Japan GSDF member Gonoi

Rina Gonoi, a former member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks to reporters in front of the Fukushima District Court in the northeastern city of Fukushima on Dec. 12, 2023, after the court convicted three former GSDF members for acts of sexual indecency in 2021 committed against her. Gonoi made the rare move of coming forward to report the offenses.

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Chinese speech contest held for Mongolian middle schools

STORY: Chinese speech contest held for Mongolian middle schools DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the speech contest STORYLINE: The final of the sixth edition of a Chinese speech contest for middle-school students was held in Mongolia's capital on Friday. Titled "Together, let China and Mongolia hoist the sail and move forward!" the speech contest was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia. A total of 53 secondary school students competed in the final round. Batzaya Batzorig, a 12th-grade student of the Khishig school in Ulan Bator, won the first place in the competition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Argentine president on Belt and Road cooperation

STORY: Argentine president on Belt and Road cooperation DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Buenos Aires 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALBERTO FERNANDEZ, Argentine President 3. various of Buenos Aires 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ALBERTO FERNANDEZ, Argentine President STORYLINE: In an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said he is looking forward to all partner countries of the Belt and Road Initiative moving forward together. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and Argentina officially joined the BRI early last year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALBERTO FERNANDEZ, Argentine President "We are highly convinced that the relationship with China is very important. When we signed up to the BRI, we did so with the idea of having a deeper, more strategic agreement with China. And I go with the expectation of seeing how we move forward in that sense with t

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Party leaders met to discuss moving forward with the Riigikogu deadlock

27.09.2023, Tallinn. Representatives from the coalition Reform, SDE, and Eesti 200 and the opposition, EKRE, Center, and Isamaa met to discuss the situation in Riigikogu. They failed to reach a solution or consensus about how to move forward with the riigikogu's political deadlock. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees