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Digital technology facilitates reading for visually impaired at library in China's Shanxi

STORY: Digital technology facilitates reading for visually impaired at library in China's Shanxi SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the library 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN XIANGSHU, Staff member, Shanxi Library 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG XIA, Visitor at the library 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): REN XIANGSHU, Staff member, Shanxi Library 5. various of books STORYLINE: Shanxi Library in north China has employed digital technology to facilitate reading for visually impaired people. The braille reading area in the library, covering about 150 square meters, is equipped with devices like braille displays, magnifiers, and blind-friendly computers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN XIANGSHU, Staff member, Shanxi Library "In 2018, we launched an initiative to promote digital reading for the visually impaired. We provided extensive training on intelligent audiobook players. Our services have been well-received, with h

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Pedro Sanchez sworn in as Spain's PM

STORY: Pedro Sanchez sworn in as Spain's PM SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Zarzuela Palace 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister 3. various of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Zarzuela Palace STORYLINE: Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as Spanish prime minister in a brief ceremony with King Felipe VI of Spain at the royal residence on the outskirts of Madrid on Friday. The ceremony, held at the Palacio de la Zarzuela, was carried out two hours after Sanchez was confirmed as prime minister in the Official State Bulletin (BOE). As he did when being sworn in in 2018 and in 2020, Sanchez gave the oath on a copy of the Spanish Constitution, but without the presence of the bible or crucifix which previous prime ministers had used. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister "I promise, for my conscience and honor, to loyally fulfill

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China becomes main pillar of innovation for Porsche: CEO of Porsche China

STORY: China becomes main pillar of innovation for Porsche: CEO of Porsche China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai 2. various of the booth of Porsche 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China STORYLINE: China has become a main pillar of innovation for Porsche because of the enlarged footprint of research and development in China, said Michael Kirsch, President and CEO of Porsche China during the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The German carmaker has attended the CIIE every year since its first edition in 2018. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China "The CIIE is extremely important for Porsche out of many reasons, because we can present here our new technologies and innovations. It's our commitment to China, because we have been here since many years an

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Syrian company seeks to expand in Chinese market via upcoming CIIE

STORY: Syrian company seeks to expand in Chinese market via upcoming CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BioCham store in Damascus 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham company 3. various of the store 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham company 5. various of the Damascus rose harvests in BioCham farm (file) 6. various of the BioCham factory (file) STORYLINE: Buoyed by the prospect of introducing a fresh brand image to the Chinese market, a Syrian businesswoman eagerly looks forward to the forthcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). Roula Ali Adeeb, the founder of BioCham company for natural oil extracts, has been participating in the CIIE since its inception in 2018. She told Xinhua her participation has been instrumental in catapulting her brand into the bustling Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham company "

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InShanghai Openmic: Suzano Asia President joins CIIE again with high expectation

STORY: InShanghai Openmic: Suzano Asia President joins CIIE again with high expectation SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:15 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PABLO MACHADO, Global Executive Director of Suzano STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "As a world-class expo, China International Import Expo has been held successfully for five consecutive years since 2018. With over 3,000 companies gathering at this business event this year, it will be the first complete return to in-person exhibitions for the event since the pandemic. Today's InShanghai Openmic will bring you a series of stories experienced by participating enterprises. Let's welcome Pablo Machado, President of the Global Executive Director of Suzano." SOUNDBITE (English): PABLO MACHADO, Global Executive Director of Suzano "Suzano is a 99-year-old company. We operate 2.6 million hectares of

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InShanghai Openmic | CIIE really inspires confidence in Chinese market: U.S. medical equipment company

STORY: InShanghai Openmic | CIIE really inspires confidence in Chinese market: U.S. medical equipment company SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Shanghai 2. STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the views in Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE (English): GEORGE YE, General manager of Edwards Lifesciences Greater China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "As a world-class expo, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has been held successfully for five consecutive years since 2018. And over 3,000 companies are gathering at the business event this year. It will be the first complete return to in-person exhibition for the event since the pandemic. Today's InShanghai Openmic will bring you a series of stories experienced by participating enterprises. Let's welcome George Ye, general manager of Edwards Lifesciences Greater China. Let's welcome." SOUNDBITE

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InShanghai OpenMic: President of Covestro China speaks highly of CIIE

STORY: InShanghai OpenMic: President of Covestro China speaks highly of CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President of Covestro China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "As a world-class expo, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has been held successfully for five consecutive years since 2018. And over 3,000 companies are gathering at the business event this year. It will be the first complete return to in-person exhibition for the event since the pandemic. So in today's InShanghai OpenMic, our first speaker is Holly Lei, President of Covestro China. Let's see what's the key focus of its presence at the CIIE. Let's welcome." SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President of Covestro China "Covestro is a global leading polymer maker from Germany. We are striving for climate neutral by 2035. With

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Türkiye posts 3.67-bln-USD current account deficit in Nov.

STORY: Türkiye posts 3.67-bln-USD current account deficit in Nov. DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish flag 2. various of shipping trade in Turkey 3. various of U.S. dollars 4. various of Turkish central bank 5. various of Turkish lira and U.S. dollars 6. various of gold products in a golden shop (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 7. various of Turkish lira and U.S. dollars STORYLINE: Türkiye recorded a current account deficit of 3.67 billion U.S. dollars in November last year, according to data released by the Turkish central bank on Wednesday. Türkiye's 12-month rolling deficit, ending in November last year, amounted to about 45 billion dollars, the highest level since August 2018, the data showed. The country posts a deficit for the 13th month in a row, primarily as a result of rising energy prices. The current account deficit reached 41.8 billion dollars in the January-November period in 2022. In the same period, the current account,

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Alibaba's Singles Day shopping

SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 11 Kyodo - Photo shows a screen showing that 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) of sales had been chalked up in just 2 minutes of Alibaba Group's annual Singles' Day extravaganza in Shanghai on Nov. 11, 2018.

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Football: Antlers take ACL title

TEHRAN, Iran, Nov. 11 Kyodo - Players of Japanese club Kashima Antlers celebrate after claiming their first Asian Champions League title on Nov. 10, 2018, with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Iranian side Persepolis.

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Football: Antlers take ACL title

TEHRAN, Iran, Nov. 11 Kyodo - Players of Japanese club Kashima Antlers celebrate after claiming their first Asian Champions League title on Nov. 10, 2018, with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Iranian side Persepolis.

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Football: Antlers take ACL title

TEHRAN, Iran, Nov. 11 Kyodo - Players of Japanese club Kashima Antlers celebrate after claiming their first Asian Champions League title on Nov. 10, 2018, with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Iranian side Persepolis.

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Soccer: Antlers vs. Persepolis

KASHIMA, Japan, Nov. 3 Kyodo - Kashima Antlers' Serginho (L) scores a goal against Iran side Persepolis in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Kashima, Japan, on Nov, 3, 2018. Antlers won 2-0.

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Journalist Yasuda after captivity in Syria

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 2 Kyodo - Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda attends a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2018, for the first time since he returned to Japan after more than three years of captivity in Syria.

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Soccer: Antlers vs. Persepolis

KASHIMA, Japan, Nov. 3 Kyodo - Kashima Antlers' Leo Silva (R) scores the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Iran side Persepolis in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Kashima, Japan, on Nov, 3, 2018.

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Journalist Yasuda after captivity in Syria

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 2 Kyodo - Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2018, for the first time since he returned to Japan after more than three years of captivity in Syria.

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Malaysian researcher shares experience in China's Greater Bay Area

STORY: Malaysian researcher shares experience in China's Greater Bay Area DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in Guangzhou, China 2. various of a medical lab 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHEI ER SAW, Researcher and doctoral supervisor, Center for Basic and Translational Medicine at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital 4. various of Phei Er Saw's research work 5. various of cityscape in Guangzhou 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHEI ER SAW, Researcher and doctoral supervisor, Center for Basic and Translational Medicine at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital 7. various of Phei Er Saw at work 8. various of cityscape in Guangzhou 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PHEI ER SAW, Researcher and doctoral supervisor, Center for Basic and Translational Medicine at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital 10. various of Phei Er Saw at work 11. various of cityscape in Guangzhou STORYLINE: In 2018, Phei Er Saw from Malaysia was introduced to Guangzhou, capital city of south Chin

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Austrian expat enjoys Chinese country life in his homestay

STORY: Austrian expat enjoys Chinese country life in his homestay DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yixian County 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ARMIN SCHOBER, Owner of Alina's Garden STORYLINE: Armin Schober, an Austrian businessman, met his love of life in China and settled down in a beautiful village in east China's Anhui. Obsessed with Chinese culture and the country life, Schober and his family run a homestay business, where they see the fusion between the East and the West. SOUNDBITE (English): ARMIN SCHOBER, Owner of Alina's Garden "This is Alina's Garden. Welcome to our home. I'm Armin, and I'm the owner of this homestay. I'm from Austria. I grew up in Germany, at the bottom of the Alps. I used to run a logistics company in the UK. And five years ago when I met my Chinese wife, I decided to come to Shenzhen where she lived and worked. In 2018, our daughter Alina was born. I wanted to grow her up in a more natural and free environment

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Violence-torn region in southern Philippines hungers for peace, development

STORY: Violence-torn region in southern Philippines hungers for peace, development DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: COTABATO CITY, the Philippines CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cotabato City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHOD EBRAHIM, BARMM Chief Minister 3. various of Cotabato City 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHOD EBRAHIM, BARMM Chief Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AHOD EBRAHIM, BARMM Chief Minister STORYLINE: Scarred by almost five decades of armed conflict, a violence-torn region in the southern Philippines is on its way to a lasting peace, attracting more investors to rebuild the languishing economy and lift its people out of poverty. Cotabato City is the biggest city of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), southern Philippines. In 2014, the Philippine government and Bangsamoro's combatants signed a peace agreement, ending the decades-long insurgency. In 2018

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Mumbai zoo welcomes three new penguin chicks

STORY: Mumbai zoo welcomes three new penguin chicks DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of penguin chicks 2. Mumbai's Byculla Zoo STORYLINE: The Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, India has welcomed three newborn Humboldt Penguins, bringing the total number of penguins in the zoo to 12. The newborn penguins, including two male and one female, are currently under health observation. As locals are flocking to see the penguin chicks, the zoo said it recorded an average increase of 31,000 visits per day. The Byculla Zoo first brought eight penguins from South Korea in 2016. In 2018, one of the penguins gave birth to the first Humboldt penguin born in India. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

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NE China's Harbin emerging as wetland paradise

STORY: NE China's Harbin emerging as wetland paradise DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wetlands in Harbin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING GUANGYOU, Harbin Forestry and Grassland Administration 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XING GUANGYOU, Harbin Forestry and Grassland Administration STORYLINE: Through years of ecological conservation and restoration efforts, China's Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The northeastern Chinese city boasts 198,700 hectares of wetlands, including one of international importance and 13 national wetland parks. The city was awarded the title of "International Wetland City" in 2018. Its achievements in wetlands protection have earned good returns. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING GUANGYOU, Harbin Forestry and Grassland Administration "Since Harbin was awarded the title of 'International Wetland City,' the economic and cultural development of the city has been largely boosted. We are providing better ecolog

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Turkish automobile expert on first domestically-produced car

STORY: Turkish automobile expert on first domestically-produced car DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Togg's C-SUV 2. various of first car manufacturing plant inauguration 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): EMRE OZPEYNIRCI, Journalist and automobile expert STORYLINE: A Turkish automobile expert said that the recently-unveiled first domestically-produced car in Türkiye is not competitive due to its "small amount of production." Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in late October inaugurated the country's first car manufacturing plant and rolled out the first domestically-produced car. The first model of Togg, or Türkiye's Automobile Joint Venture Group, is a C-SUV electric vehicle, for which pre-sales will start in February. Togg, a brand officially established in 2018, was founded as a joint venture by domestic industrial giants Anadolu Group, BMC Türkiye, Turkcell, Zorlu Holding, and the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges. The

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Egypt's annual inflation jumps to 16.2 pct in October

STORY: Egypt's annual inflation jumps to 16.2 pct in October DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) 2. various of the Nile River (in Cairo) 3. various of open-air market selling fruits and vegetables 4. various of people doing shopping at a supermarket STORYLINE: Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced on Thursday that Egypt's annual headline inflation increased from 15 percent in September to 16.2 percent in October, surpassing the 15.7 percent mark registered in November 2018. Egypt's headline inflation has been accelerating in the double-digit zone since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February. The Central Bank of Egypt has hiked key interest rates three times since the start of the conflict by a total of five percent to rein in inflation. Egypt also announced on Thursday a 3-billion-dollar agreement with the Inter

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A glance at China's northernmost "int'l wetland city"

STORY: A glance at China's northernmost "int'l wetland city" DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Harbin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIAOHU, Director of Business Dept., Alejin Island Wetland Park Management Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI XINGCAI, Cycling enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG ZHANJIE, Cycling enthusiast STORYLINE: Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, the city of Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIAOHU, Director of Business Dept., Alejin Island Wetland Park Management Co., Ltd. "The shape of the Alejin Island is fusiform. It is surrounded by water. The island is popular amon

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China's economic forum explores ways to promote int'l trade, investment: Turkish scholar

STORY: China's economic forum explores ways to promote int'l trade, investment: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said that China is exploring effective ways to promote trade and investment cooperation with a focus on a higher level of openness through an international economic forum in Shanghai. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, told Xinhua in a recent interview that Hongqiao International Economic Forum is crucial in making economic globalization open, inclusive, balanced, and beneficial for all. The Hongqiao forum was launched in 2018 as an essential part of the China Internationa

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CIIE a global event that brings opportunities: Turkish ice cream chain owner

STORY: CIIE a global event that brings opportunities: Turkish ice cream chain owner DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the factory of MADO 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MEHMET KANBUR, Owner of MADO 3. various of the icecream cutting show 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MEHMET KANBUR, Owner of MADO STORYLINE: Owner of Turkish leading ice cream chain MADO says that he is pleased with the results of participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), which brings many opportunities to companies around the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MEHMET KANBUR, Owner of MADO "There are many opportunities at the CIIE. The whole world gathers there. The most important point about the fair is that we come into contact with people. They understand us better. We participated in the import expo in 2018 and 2019. We aimed to convey our tastes to local consumers and have an idea of the Chinese market. When we saw the strong interest from Chinese consumers at the e

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Inflation, energy crisis take ever bigger bite out of Greek retirees' pension income

STORY: Inflation, energy crisis take ever bigger bite out of Greek retirees' pension income DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of old people in Greece 2. various of coffee shop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): CHRISTOS VASSILOPOULOS, Greek pensioner 4. various of a market 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): GEORGIA, Greek pensioner 6. various of Greece 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): EVGENIA, Georgia's neighbour, another pensioner 11. various of the market STORYLINE: Pensioners in Greece are struggling to make ends meet as galloping inflation and high energy prices take a toll on household budgets. After they lost an average of 25 percent of their income during the Greek debt crisis-related bailouts between 2010 and 2018, the recent jumps in food and heating costs take their anxiety up a notch. Christos Vassilopoulos, 82, complained about the high cost of living. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): CHRISTOS VASSILOPOULOS, Greek pensioner "The pension remains the same. Things are getting

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Women in South Sudan call for more inclusion

STORY: Women in South Sudan call for more inclusion DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Juba CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing of a peace deal in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2018 2. various of the Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) workshop held in Juba, South Sudan's capital 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARGRET APOLLO, Chairlady, Women's Union, Central Equatoria 4. various of Michael Lado Thomas Allah-Jabu making remarks at the workshop 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL LADO THOMAS ALLAH-JABU, Juba City Council Mayor 6. various of internally displaced people STORYLINE: The Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Tuesday organized a two-day workshop in Juba, with a cross-section of women leaders from Central Equatoria to identify specific barriers to full and equal representation and the role everyone can play in breaking these down. The signing of a peace deal in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2018 to

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Honda scores in Asian qualifiers for 2018 World Cup

Keisuke Honda (4) of Japan heads to score his team's second goal against Cambodia during the second half of a second-round match in Phnom Penh on Nov. 17, 2015 in the Asian qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup. Japan won 2-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan beat Cambodia 2-0 in Asian qualifiers for 2018 World Cup

Keisuke Honda (L) of Japan heads to score his team's second goal against Cambodia during the second half of a second-round match in Phnom Penh on Nov. 17, 2015 in the Asian qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup. Japan won 2-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Antlers take ACL title

Players of Japanese club Kashima Antlers celebrate after claiming their first Asian Champions League title on Nov. 10, 2018, with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Iranian side Persepolis. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Antlers take ACL title

Players of Japanese club Kashima Antlers celebrate after claiming their first Asian Champions League title on Nov. 10, 2018, with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Iranian side Persepolis. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Antlers take ACL title

Players of Japanese club Kashima Antlers celebrate after claiming their first Asian Champions League title on Nov. 10, 2018, with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Iranian side Persepolis. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Alibaba's Singles Day shopping

Photo shows a screen showing that 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) of sales had been chalked up in just 2 minutes of Alibaba Group's annual Singles' Day extravaganza in Shanghai on Nov. 11, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tarana Burke speaks at women's summit

#MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke, a grassroots leader in helping victims of sexual violence who coined the phrase in 2006, speaks at a panel on empowering survivors of sexual assault at the Power Women's Summit in Los Angeles on Nov. 2, 2018. The hashtag went viral on Oct. 15, 2017, after actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, "If you've been sexually harassed or assaulted write 'me too' as a reply to this tweet." ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Antlers vs. Persepolis

Kashima Antlers' Leo Silva (R) scores the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Iran side Persepolis in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Kashima, Japan, on Nov, 3, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Antlers vs. Persepolis

Kashima Antlers' Serginho (L) scores a goal against Iran side Persepolis in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Kashima, Japan, on Nov, 3, 2018. Antlers won 2-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Yasuda after captivity in Syria

Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2018, for the first time since he returned to Japan after more than three years of captivity in Syria. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Journalist Yasuda after captivity in Syria

Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda attends a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2018, for the first time since he returned to Japan after more than three years of captivity in Syria. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toyota to compete in 2018 Dakar Rally

Toyota Auto Body Co. Dakar Rally team members pose in Nagoya on Nov. 2, 2017. The Toyota Motor Corp. subsidiary announced their participation in the 2018 Dakar Rally in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toyota to compete in 2018 Dakar Rally

Toyota Auto Body Co. President Keiji Masui (back, C) and Dakar Rally team members pose in Nagoya on Nov. 2, 2017. The Toyota Motor Corp. subsidiary announced their participation in the 2018 Dakar Rally in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Toyota to compete in 2018 Dakar Rally

Toyota Auto Body Co. President Keiji Masui (back, C) and Dakar Rally team members pose in Nagoya on Nov. 2, 2017. The Toyota Motor Corp. subsidiary announced their participation in the 2018 Dakar Rally in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Suspect used Twitter account "hangingpro" to contact suicide wishers

A screen-capture of murder suspect Takahiro Shiraishi's Twitter profile shows him boasting of his knowledge of hanging. The 27-year-old man arrested following the discovery of nine dismembered bodies at his apartment in Zama, near Tokyo, was found to have used a Twitter account with the username "hangingpro" to attract vulnerable people, investigative sources said on Nov. 2, 2017. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE AFTER FEB. 2, 2018)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rural railway in western Japan

A single-car train of Nishikigawa railway passes through a mountainous area in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rural railway in western Japan

A single-car train of Nishikigawa railway awaits departure from Nishikicho Station in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rural railway in western Japan

A single-car train of Nishikigawa railway crosses a railroad bridge over the Nishiki River in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Offshore wind turbine in Nagasaki

An offshore wind turbine stands in the East China Sea off the coast of Goto in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 2, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hamaoka nuclear power plant

File photo taken Nov. 28, 2018, shows a water pressure-control unit installed at the No. 2 reactor of Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ofo shared bicycles in Beijing

Photo taken Nov. 2, 2018, shows bikes belonging to Chinese bicycle-sharing company Ofo left strewn about on the side of a road on the outskirts of Beijing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokai No. 2 nuclear plant

Photo taken on Nov. 28, 2018, shows Japan Atomic Power Co.'s Tokai No. 2 nuclear power plant in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo. Japan's nuclear watchdog approved on Nov. 7 an extension of up to 20 years beyond the Nov. 28 limit of the plant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo