Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

Israel-Hamas conflict leaves enduring pain on Palestinian amputee

STORY: Israel-Hamas conflict leaves enduring pain on Palestinian amputee SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Gaza/Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Ayman Ahmed, Paramedic in Gaza 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem STORYLINE: At least 20 Palestinians were killed after Israel attacked a house in Gaza City on Saturday morning, the state-run Palestine TV reported. The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the strip has risen to 23,843, updated the Gaza-based Health Ministry on Saturday. Paramedic Ayman Ahmed in Gaza has been aiding the wounded in confrontations since 2004. During the current conflict, his leg was amputated while aiding the wounded. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Ayman Ahmed, Paramedic in Gaza "While I was doing my work on Nov. 7, we received a signal notifying us that there was a bombing in one of the areas in Deir al-Balah, so we went there to do ou

Italian businessman impressed by rapid changes in China

STORY: Italian businessman impressed by rapid changes in China SHOOTING DATE: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Italian businessman's work and life 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BUZZELLI PAOLO, Technical assistance manager of SACMI Machinery (Foshan Nanhai) Co., Ltd STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): BUZZELLI PAOLO, Technical assistance manager of SACMI Machinery (Foshan Nanhai) Co., Ltd "My name is Paolo. I'm from Italy. The first time I came to China was exactly in 1994. My responsibility from the first day was to install and start up ceramic machinery all over China. After those 6 years, they assigned me to other countries. In 2004, I was lucky to be requested to come here, and live permanently in China and in Foshan, and having a much more stable, much more comfortable life. My company is involved in the ceramic machinery. We have been in China since 1987. Our main product is a hydraulic press. My job is involved in

EU defense spending hits historic high in 2022

STORY: EU defense spending hits historic high in 2022 SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of EDA Annual Conference 2023 STORYLINE: European Union (EU) member states have collectively allocated a record-breaking 240 billion euros (262.4 billion U.S. dollars) for defense expenditure in 2022, as disclosed in the latest European Defense Agency (EDA) report released on Thursday. The figure was up by 6 percent from a year ago, marking a remarkable eight-year consecutive growth trend, according to the EDA Defense Data 2022 report. Among the 27 EU member states, 20 increased their defense spending. Six countries witnessed growth rates exceeding 10 percent. Established in 2004, the EDA serves as the central hub for European defense cooperation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Brussels. (XHTV)

Hiroshima's Maeda wins Sawamura Award

NICHINAN, Japan - Hiroshima Carp right-hander Kenta Maeda, the Central League leader in wins, ERA and strikeouts this season, smiles at a news conference after winning his first Sawamura Award in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2010. Maeda is the first CL recipient of the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award since Kenshin Kawakami in 2004, when the Atlanta Braves pitcher was still with the Chunichi Dragons.

Nomura Manzo

Nomura Manzo, Noh farce (Kyogen) actor (photo taken on Nov. 1, 2004)

Akakura to have WBC title match with Aguirre

TOKYO, Japan - Third-ranked contender Eagle Akakura of Thailand speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1. He said he will take on World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Jose Aguirre of Mexico in a title bout in January 2004. Akakura, who arrived in Japan from Thailand in 2001, has a flawless 11-0 record, including five wins via knockout.

Egypt launches national campaign to vaccinate against polio

STORY: Egypt launches national campaign to vaccinate against polio DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of children in Egypt 2. various of a hospital in Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt announced a national campaign to vaccinate against polio on Monday. The campaign, which will run from December 11 to 14, aims to vaccinate children from the age of zero to five free of charge, for both Egyptians and non-Egyptians. According to government officials, the campaign will be implemented in all governorates of the country, where around 16 million children will get the vaccination. The last case of polio was recorded in Egypt in 2004, and the World Health Organization declared Egypt free of polio in 2006. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

True friends share weal and woe | Stories shared by Xi Jinping

STORY: True friends share weal and woe | Stories shared by Xi Jinping DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of IndonesiaSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PENG BIBO, Former member of Chinese rescue teamSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PENG BIBO, Former member of Chinese rescue teamSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PENG BIBO, Former member of Chinese rescue teamSOUNDBITE 4 (Indonesian): HENRY YURIANTO, Former member of Indonesian medical teamSOUNDBITE 5 (Indonesian): HENRY YURIANTO, Former member of Indonesian medical teamSOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZHANG PEICHUN, Wenchuan quake survivorSOUNDBITE 7 (Indonesian): BEN RIMBA, Former coordinator of Indonesian medical team STORYLINE: A friend in need is a friend indeed. In times of difficulty, people from China and Indonesia have helped each other weather hardships. The stories are shared by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Jakarta, Indonesia On Dec. 26, 2004, a tsunami triggered by a devastating 8.7 magnitude earthquake rocked many coastal

Urawa clinch 2nd-stage title SAITAMA, Japan - Urawa Red Diamonds players toss their manager Guido Buchwald in the air after capturing their first-ever J-League stage title by winning the second stage despite a 2-1 defeat to Nagoya Grampus Eight at Urawa Komaba Stadium. The photo was taken on Nov. 20, 2004. (Kyodo)

Hiroshima's Maeda wins Sawamura Award

NICHINAN, Japan - Hiroshima Carp right-hander Kenta Maeda, the Central League leader in wins, ERA and strikeouts this season, smiles at a news conference after winning his first Sawamura Award in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2010. Maeda is the first CL recipient of the Japanese equivalent of the Cy Young Award since Kenshin Kawakami in 2004, when the Atlanta Braves pitcher was still with the Chunichi Dragons. (Kyodo)

Rugby: Japan to open RWC 2019 against Europe 1 in Tokyo

Koji Murofushi (L), the 2004 Olympic hammer throw champion, announces the full 48-game schedule for the 2019 Rugby World Cup during a ceremony at a hotel in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2017. Japan, the host country, will take on "Europe 1" -- the top team from European qualifying, most likely Romania -- in the opening game of the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympic, Paralympic flags displayed at Tokyo government office

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (3rd from R) and 2004 Olympic hammer throw champion Koji Murofushi (3rd from L), sports director for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, attend a tape-cutting ceremony for the display of the Olympic and Paralympic flags at the metropolitan government office on Nov. 1, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Akakura to have WBC title match with Aguirre

TOKYO, Japan - Third-ranked contender Eagle Akakura of Thailand speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1. He said he will take on World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Jose Aguirre of Mexico in a title bout in January 2004. Akakura, who arrived in Japan from Thailand in 2001, has a flawless 11-0 record, including five wins via knockout. (Kyodo)