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Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in U.S. Senate at end of year

STORY: Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in U.S. Senate at end of year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 and file DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MITCH MCCONNELL, U.S. Senate Minority Leader (Feb 28, 2024) 2. various of Mitch McConnell attending Trump's campaign rally in U.S state of Kentucky (Nov. 4, 2019) 3. various of Mitch McConnell attending a White House event (Feb. 6, 2020) 4. various of exterior of the U.S. Capitol (Feb. 13, 2024) STORYLINE: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in the Senate history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from the position at the end of the year. SOUNDBITE (English): MITCH MCCONNELL, U.S. Senate Minority Leader "One of life's most underappreciated talents is to know when it's time to move on to life's next chapter, so I stand before you today, Mr. President and my colleagues, to say this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Se

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Russian student pursues dream in China's tea-producing region

STORY: Russian student pursues dream in China's tea-producing region SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5-6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHARIPOVA ALINA, Student, Anhui Agricultural University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHARIPOVA ALINA, Student, Anhui Agricultural University "This is Anhui's Huangshan Maofeng green tea. This is Anhui's Huangjinya green tea. It's destiny. I started learning Chinese Kung Fu more than 10 years ago. While learning Kung Fu, I started drinking tea, and gradually became fond of it. As one of my Russian friends was studying tea science in Fuzhou, China, and I thought I could go there, too. Let me have a try. In 2019, I was admitted to Anhui Agricultural University, and I was very happy. There are different evaluation criteria for each kind of tea. Now, we can look at the color of the tea soup. Next, we can smell the aroma. Then, we can drink it. I usually have green tea when I get up in the morning,

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Tennis: Nishikori adds Mirnyi to coaching team

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori is interviewed in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. The 29-year-old ranked 13th in the world said former world doubles No. 1 Max Mirnyi has joined his coaching staff.

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Tennis: Nishikori adds Mirnyi to coaching team

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori is interviewed in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. The 29-year-old ranked 13th in the world said former world doubles No. 1 Max Mirnyi has joined his coaching staff.

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Tennis: Nishikori adds Mirnyi to coaching team

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori is interviewed in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. The 29-year-old ranked 13th in the world said former world doubles No. 1 Max Mirnyi has joined his coaching staff.

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Basketball: Lakers v Wizards

LOS ANGELES, United States, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Rui Hachimura (L) of the Washington Wizards poses for a photo with baseball two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels before an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 2019.

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Basketball: Lakers v Wizards

LOS ANGELES, United States, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards shoots in the first quarter of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles.

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Basketball: Lakers v Wizards

LOS ANGELES, United States, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Baseball two-way star Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels watches an NBA game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 2019.

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Basketball: Lakers v Wizards

LOS ANGELES, United States, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Rui Hachimura (L) of the Washington Wizards shakes hands with baseball two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels before an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 2019.

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Basketball: Lakers v Wizards

LOS ANGELES, United States, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards shoots in the first quarter of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles.

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Shuri Castle photo album

NAHA, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Photo taken Nov. 29, 2019, shows an album for Shuri Castle, which was published on Nov. 14, 2019, by the Okinawa Times, a major newspaper in the southernmost Japanese prefecture, about two weeks after a fire engulfed the castle at a World Heritage site. The 88-page all-color album has drawn massive orders with the proceeds financing the rebuilding of the castle.

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China-funded New Gwadar Int'l Airport to boost Pakistan's connectivity

STORY: China-funded New Gwadar Int'l Airport to boost Pakistan's connectivity DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. various of New Gwadar International Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING KAN, Head of management team, New Gwadar International Airport project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Urdu): ABDUL SHAKOOR, Local employee 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GUAN JIANFEI, Chinese staff of New Gwadar International Airport project STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "I am standing at the parking area of airplanes in the New Gwadar International Airport, currently under construction. It started back in October 2019. Once it's completed, it will be a big game-changer for the port city of Gwadar, and eventually a game-changer for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that is indeed a game-changer for Pakistan." The China-funded New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan provin

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Israelis vote for fifth time since 2019 as political deadlock lingers

STORY: Israelis vote for fifth time since 2019 as political deadlock lingers DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:29 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of voting station 3. SOUNDBITE (English): OMRI AVRECH, Israeli citizen 4. various of Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid voting (provided by Government Press Office) 5. various of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 6. various of Israeli President Herzog voting (provided by Government Press Office) 7. various of Prime Minister Yair Lapid campaigning on Facebook 8. various of Netanyahu campaigning on Facebook STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "This is the campaign center of a political party called Yesh Atid led by Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. As the fifth election in three and a half years kicked off on Tuesday, the Israeli voters are hoping to break the long-lasting political deadlock." Israelis were heading to the ballots on Tu

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China's Tibet sees leap-frog development in transportation over past decade

STORY: China's Tibet sees leap-frog development in transportation over past decade DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chuni Village 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DAZHENG, Chuni villager 3. various of the bridge over Nujiang River 4. various of road construction 5. various of roads in Tibet STORYLINE: With heavy spending on the construction of railway and road facilities, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has fostered rapid development and constant improvements to the lives of the locals. Chuni Village of Chawalong Township is located just beside the Nujiang River. In the past, people in the hamlet could only go to the town by taking the zip-line or climbing over the cliffs. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DAZHENG, Chuni villager "Our life used to be pretty hard. There was no path out of the village. It took a total of seven days to get to the county seat. Even going to the township seat would take three days." In Nov. 2019, Chuni Nujiang Rive

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Xinhua Headlines: Cold War-minded U.S. eyes more military spending to sustain hegemony amid geopolitical tensions

(220329) -- WASHINGTON, March 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. military vehicle runs past the Tal Tamr area in the countryside of Hasakah province, northeastern Syria, Nov. 14, 2019. (Str/Xinhua)

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Youth call for climate action in Japan

Young people march in Osaka on Nov. 29, 2019, calling for global action on climate change. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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KAREL GOTT

Czech pop star Karel Gott views a model with dress inspired by his painting during the opening of an exhibition of Karel Gottｴs paintings in Stary Plzenec, 90 kilometres (56 miles) South West of Prague, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (CTK Photo/Petr Eret) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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KAREL GOTT

Czech pop star Karel Gott and models with dresses inspired by Gottｴs paintings pose for photographers during the opening of an exhibition of Karel Gottｴs paintings in Stary Plzenec, 90 kilometres (56 miles) South West of Prague, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (CTK Photo/Petr Eret) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England's Billy Vunipola is seen during a training session in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England captain Owen Farrell is seen during a training session in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England coach Eddie Jones (R) is seen during a training session in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus (C) is seen during a training session in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against England on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi (front) is seen during a training session in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against England on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

South Africa's Faf de Klerk (front L) is seen during a training session in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against England on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

South Africa players train in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, for the Rugby World Cup final against England on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe (L) is seen during a training session in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against England on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

South Africa players train in Urayasu, near Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, for the Rugby World Cup final against England on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England players train in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England players train in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England players train in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2019, for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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KAREL GOTT

Czech pop star Karel Gott poses in front of his canvas during the opening of an exhibition of his paintings in Stary Plzenec, 90 kilometres (56 miles) South West of Prague, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (CTK Photo/Petr Eret) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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KAREL GOTT

Czech pop star Karel Gott stands in front of his canvas during the opening of an exhibition of his paintings in Stary Plzenec, 90 kilometres (56 miles) South West of Prague, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (CTK Photo/Petr Eret) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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Tokyo bourse suspends trading in all issues due to system glitch

File photo taken Nov. 29, 2019, shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Japan Exchange Group Inc. said on the morning of Oct. 1, 2020 that it halted trading in all shares listed on the bourse due to a system glitch.

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Christmas illuminations at Universal Studios Japan

Hogwarts castle at Universal Studios Japan is illuminated with projection mapping in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2019, as part of the theme park's Christmas decorations. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area will hold Christmas events through Feb. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Christmas illuminations at Universal Studios Japan

Hogwarts castle at Universal Studios Japan is illuminated with projection mapping in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2019, as part of the theme park's Christmas decorations. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area will hold Christmas events through Feb. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England's Mako Vunipola speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England defense coach John Mitchell speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct.29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

England's Elliot Daly speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2019, ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Nov. 2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Sapporo's 2030 Winter Games bid

File photo taken Nov. 13, 2019, shows an aerial view of Sapporo, Japan. The Japanese Olympic Committee gave the city the green light on Jan. 29, 2020, to enter the dialogue stage of the 2030 Winter Games bid process with the International Olympic Committee. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Softbank President and CEO Ken Miyauchi

SoftBank Corp. President and CEO Ken Miyauchi gives a speech in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Stationery manufacturer Pentel's headquarters

Photo taken Nov. 29, 2019, shows the head office of Japanese stationery manufacturer Pentel Co. in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aeon to tie up with Ocado Group

Motoya Okada, president of Japanese retail chain Aeon Co., and British online grocery retailer Ocado Group CEO Tim Steiner shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2019, after announcing they will tie up to strengthen Aeon's online grocery business. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Black Friday in New York

Shoppers flock to an outlet of Saks Fifth Avenue department store in New York's Manhattan on Nov. 29, 2019, as Black Friday sales begins. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Black Friday in New York

A street in New York's Manhattan is crowded with shoppers on Nov. 29, 2019, as Black Friday sales begin. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Youth call for climate action in Japan

Young people take part in a rally in Osaka on Nov. 29, 2019, calling for global action on climate change. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Youth call for climate action in Japan

Young people take part in a rally in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2019, calling for global action on climate change. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese orchestra in North Korea

Kim Myong Jong (R), a director at North Korea's Ministry of Culture, welcomes orchestra members of China's National Centre for the Performing Arts on Nov. 29, 2019, at Pyongyang's international airport. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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