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Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Combined photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024, and in July 2022, respectively, shows professional shogi players in the women's category Tomoka Nishiyama (L) and Kana Fukuma. Nishiyama defended her Osho women's title as her competitor Fukuma withdrew from the third match of a best-of-three series due to ill health on Oct. 29, 2024. Fukuma earlier said she would be sidelined from competition between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link Construction - China

GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 10, 2022 shows people working on a piece of concrete girder of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-ZHONGSHAN-LINK (CN)

(240629) -- GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 10, 2022 shows people working on a piece of concrete girder of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Maiden Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concludes in Yaounde

STORY: Maiden Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concludes in Yaounde SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The first edition of the Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concluded in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, on Thursday. The event was attended by senior government officials from Cameroon and diplomats representing various Asian countries. "Its objective is to strengthen friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Cameroon and its Asian partners," said Cameroon's Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella Mbella during the event's opening. He said that the initiative aims to enhance mutual understanding, expand people-to-people exchanges, and promote cultural cooperation between Cameroon and Asian nations. Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development Alamine Ousmane Mey emphasized Cameroon's "excellent" trade relations with Asian countries. "Between 2017 and 2022, Asian countries account

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What has China done amid global efforts to address climate challenges

STORY: What has China done amid global efforts to address climate challenges SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: DUBAI, UAE CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 2. various of China-related footage STORYLINE: As the United Nations climate change conference kicks off in Dubai on Thursday, the issue of climate change again takes center stage. What has China done to address climate challenges? In 2022, China's carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP dropped by more than 51 percent from its 2005 level, according to a report released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) last month. The country has incorporated carbon emission reduction goals into the overall planning of economic and social development, and has pledged to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. To help realize these goals, a national carbon market has been established. With the total installed capacity of renewable energies reachin

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Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3

STORY: Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Statistics Sweden 2. various of Nordea Bank 3. various of Handelsbanken 4. various of street view of Stockholm STORYLINE: The Swedish economy is in recession following a contraction in the third quarter (Q3), according to official statistics released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in Q3 compared with the previous quarter and by 1.4 percent compared with Q3 in 2022, Statistics Sweden said. "GDP decreased for the second consecutive quarter," Jessica Engdahl, head of section at Statistics Sweden's National Accounts Department, said in a press release. The decrease in Q2 was 0.8 percent from Q1 and 1 percent year-on-year, according to revised figures released by Statistics Sweden in August. The Q3 downturn was mainly driven by changes in inventories, particularly decreased

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CHINA-BEIJING-SHENZHOU-15-ASTRONAUTS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronaut Deng Qingming speaks during a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-15 crewed mission met the press on Monday, their first appearance after returning to Earth in June. China launched the manned spaceship Shenzhou-15 on Nov. 29, 2022, sending Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu to China's space station core module Tianhe. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SHENZHOU-15-ASTRONAUTS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fei Junlong (C), Deng Qingming (R) and Zhang Lu, astronauts of China's Shenzhou-15 crewed mission, meet the press in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-15 crewed mission met the press on Monday, their first appearance after returning to Earth in June. China launched the manned spaceship Shenzhou-15 on Nov. 29, 2022, sending Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu to China's space station core module Tianhe. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SHENZHOU-15-ASTRONAUTS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronaut Zhang Lu speaks during a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-15 crewed mission met the press on Monday, their first appearance after returning to Earth in June. China launched the manned spaceship Shenzhou-15 on Nov. 29, 2022, sending Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu to China's space station core module Tianhe. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SHENZHOU-15-ASTRONAUTS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230731) -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronaut Fei Junlong speaks during a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-15 crewed mission met the press on Monday, their first appearance after returning to Earth in June. China launched the manned spaceship Shenzhou-15 on Nov. 29, 2022, sending Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu to China's space station core module Tianhe. (Xinhua/Guo Zhongzheng)

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China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts return safely

STORY: China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts return safely DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Shenzhou-15 return capsule landing at the Dongfeng landing site in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FEI JUNLONG, Member of the Shenzhou-15 crew 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG QINGMING, Member of the Shenzhou-15 crew 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG LU, Member of the Shenzhou-15 crew 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): VILQILEGQI, Local herdsman 7. file footages of the launch of the Shenzhou-15 on Nov. 29, 2022 8. file footages of members of the Shenzhou 15 crew conducting extravehicular activities STORYLINE: Three Chinese astronauts on board the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship returned to Earth safely on Sunday, after completing their six-month space station mission. The return capsule carrying astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in China's Inner Mongolia. Soon after the

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-XICHONG COMMUNITY-INT'L DARK SKY COMMUNITY (CN)

(230407) -- SHENZHEN, April 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photomontage taken on Nov. 29, 2022 shows the Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory against the starry sky in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), Xichong community in Shenzhen, south china's Guangdong Province, has become an International Dark Sky Community in China. The community is dedicated to protecting the dark sky, preserving the local nighttime ecological environment, and creating a beautiful dark sky community environment with quality artificial lighting accompanied by flying fireflies, according to IDA. (Photo by Lu Miao/Xinhua)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The manned spaceship Shenzhou-15, atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Nov. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Junchuan)

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Pele, "The King of Football" dies at 82

STORY: Pele, "The King of Football" dies at 82 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: SAO PAULO, Brazil CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hospital 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): EDUARDO DE CARVALHO NASCIMENTO, Football fan 3. various file of Pele STORYLINE: Former Brazilian football star and three-time World Cup champion Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82 in a hospital in Sao Paulo. Pele had been hospitalized since Nov. 29 due to a respiratory infection after he contracted COVID-19, and for the reassessment of the treatment of colon cancer. On Thursday afternoon, the hospital announced his death. According to a report from the hospital, Pele died due to the failure of multiple organs as a result of the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous medical condition. His funeral will be held at the home of his former club Santos on Monday. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): EDUARDO DE CARVALHO NASCIMENTO, Football fan "His legacy is (to let the world know) that the Brazilians are

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2022 shows a press conference held by the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 10. China adjusts COVID-19 response policies in science-based, targeted manner Putting people's lives and health first, China has been optimizing its COVID-19 response policies in a dynamic manner in the face of a constantly mutating novel coronavirus. On Nov. 10, the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting, which discussed and arranged 20 measures to further optimize epidemic prevention and control work. On Dec. 7, China further adjusted its virus prevention and control policies with 10 new measures, shifting the policy focus from infection prevention to severe cases prevention. On Dec. 26, China renamed novel coronavirus pneumonia as novel coronavirus infection and decided to downgrade its level of COVID-19 management fr

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A memorial meeting for Jiang Zemin is held by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and the Central Military Commission (CMC), in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 6, 2022. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 8. Jiang Zemin passes away On Nov. 30, Jiang Zemin passed away in Shanghai at the age of 96. Jiang was hailed as an outstanding leader, enjoying high prestige acknowledged by the whole Party, the entire military and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, a great Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist and diplomat, a long-tested communist fighter, and an outstanding leader of the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. He was the core of the Party's third generation of central collectiv

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Information Office holds a briefing on private pension schemes in Beijing, capital of China, April 25, 2022. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 7. China improves people's livelihood, brings benefits to every household Faced with epidemic resurgences and economic pressure this year, China put ensuring and improving people's livelihood in a more prominent position, and took a raft of concrete measures to achieve this principle. On Nov. 25, China launched private pension schemes in 36 cities and regions across the country. China also increased basic pension for retirees, the subsidies for people in difficulty, as well as subsidies for basic public health services. The country maintained overall stability in employment and prices. It also advanced rural revitalization after attaining victory in the battle against poverty, creating jobs for over 32 million people who had been lifted out of poverty. (Photo by Liu Jian/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping walks to the venue of the 17th summit of the Group of 20 (G20) in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. Xi delivered a speech titled "Working Together to Meet the Challenges of Our Times and Build a Better Future" at the summit. The G20 summit kicked off here on Nov. 15. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 6. Head-of-state diplomacy inspires broad strides in China's major-country diplomacy From Nov. 14 to 19, Xi attended the 17th Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, and the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok, and paid a visit to Thailand. In Bali, Xi met with U.S. President Joe Biden, the first face-to-face meeting between the heads of state of the two countries during the past three years. These were only part of a series of head-of-state diplomatic actions throughout the year of 2022, starting from the Beijing Winter Olympics in February to Xi's Mideast trip in December. Guided by head-of

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 3, 2022 shows China's space station lab module Mengtian after completing in-orbit transposition. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 5. China achieves historic breakthrough in construction of its space station China's space station lab module Mengtian successfully docked with the core module Tianhe on Nov. 1, and later completed its in-orbit transposition, forming the space station's basic T-shape configuration together with Tianhe and the Wentian lab module. On Nov. 30, the Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 crews participated in a historic gathering in space, and later conducted the handover of the space station's control, completing the first in-orbit crew rotation in China's space history. As a national space laboratory, China's space station is capable of conducting larger-scale space research experiments and new technology tests. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-FARMER-SAFFLOWER

(221221) -- GABORONE, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 29, 2022 shows a pack of Safflower Petal Tea produced by Sarah Mosarwa on her farm located about 20 kilometers northwest of Gaborone, capital of Botswana. TO GO WITH "Botswana's farmers aim for safflower market" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-FARMER-SAFFLOWER

(221221) -- GABORONE, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sarah Mosarwa holds a safflower crop on her farm located about 20 kilometers northwest of Gaborone, capital of Botswana, Nov. 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Botswana's farmers aim for safflower market" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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Chinese tea shines at COP15

STORY: Chinese tea shines at COP15 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: MONTREAL, Canada CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of China Pavilion at COP15 2. various of a tea art performance event at China Pavilion 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Visitor STORYLINE: At the second phase of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), which opened on Wednesday in Montreal, Canada, the China Pavilion has attracted a lot of attention by showing tea-making techniques. China is known as the hometown of tea. For thousands of years, tea has been deeply rooted in Chinese culture and has been an integral part of Chinese people's daily life. On Nov. 29, China's traditional tea-making was added to the intangible cultural heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a milestone for the global recognition of China's tea culture. SOUN

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GREECE-ATHENS-BUSINESS-PHOTOVOLTAICS

(221206) -- ATHENS, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 29, 2022 shows photovoltaic installations at the rooftop of Stergiou Family S.A. factory in Acharnes, a suburb of Athens, Greece. Facing soaring electricity and natural gas bills, Greek companies and households are turning to photovoltaics en masse this year to cope with the ongoing energy crisis. TO GO WITH "Feature: Greek businesses, households shift to solar power as energy bills soar" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BUSINESS-PHOTOVOLTAICS

(221206) -- ATHENS, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at the Stergiou Family S.A. factory in Acharnes, a suburb of Athens, Greece, on Nov. 29, 2022. Facing soaring electricity and natural gas bills, Greek companies and households are turning to photovoltaics en masse this year to cope with the ongoing energy crisis. TO GO WITH "Feature: Greek businesses, households shift to solar power as energy bills soar" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BUSINESS-PHOTOVOLTAICS

(221206) -- ATHENS, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at the Stergiou Family S.A. factory in Acharnes, a suburb of Athens, Greece, on Nov. 29, 2022. Facing soaring electricity and natural gas bills, Greek companies and households are turning to photovoltaics en masse this year to cope with the ongoing energy crisis. TO GO WITH "Feature: Greek businesses, households shift to solar power as energy bills soar" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BUSINESS-PHOTOVOLTAICS

(221206) -- ATHENS, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 29, 2022 shows photovoltaic installations at the rooftop of Stergiou Family S.A. factory in Acharnes, a suburb of Athens, Greece. Facing soaring electricity and natural gas bills, Greek companies and households are turning to photovoltaics en masse this year to cope with the ongoing energy crisis. TO GO WITH "Feature: Greek businesses, households shift to solar power as energy bills soar" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BUSINESS-PHOTOVOLTAICS

(221206) -- ATHENS, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 29, 2022 shows photovoltaic installations at the rooftop of Stergiou Family S.A. factory in Acharnes, a suburb of Athens, Greece. Facing soaring electricity and natural gas bills, Greek companies and households are turning to photovoltaics en masse this year to cope with the ongoing energy crisis. TO GO WITH "Feature: Greek businesses, households shift to solar power as energy bills soar" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BUSINESS-PHOTOVOLTAICS

(221206) -- ATHENS, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at the Stergiou Family S.A. factory in Acharnes, a suburb of Athens, Greece, on Nov. 29, 2022. Facing soaring electricity and natural gas bills, Greek companies and households are turning to photovoltaics en masse this year to cope with the ongoing energy crisis. TO GO WITH "Feature: Greek businesses, households shift to solar power as energy bills soar" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK-INTERVIEW

(221201) -- CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK (U.S.), Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2022 shows island foxes living at Channel Islands National Park, California, the United States. The upcoming UN conference on biological diversity will be really pivotal for the future of conservation, a staff member of U.S. National Park Service told Xinhua in a recent interview. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: UN conference on biological diversity pivotal for future of conservation

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK-INTERVIEW

(221201) -- CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK (U.S.), Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen at Channel Islands National Park, California, the United States, on Nov. 29, 2022. The upcoming UN conference on biological diversity will be really pivotal for the future of conservation, a staff member of U.S. National Park Service told Xinhua in a recent interview. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: UN conference on biological diversity pivotal for future of conservation

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK-INTERVIEW

(221201) -- VENTURA (U.S.), Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jasmine Reinhardt, chief of interpretation and education at U.S. Channel Islands National Park, is seen during an interview in Ventura, California, the United States, on Nov. 29, 2022. The upcoming UN conference on biological diversity will be really pivotal for the future of conservation, a staff member of U.S. National Park Service told Xinhua in a recent interview. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: UN conference on biological diversity pivotal for future of conservation

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK-INTERVIEW

(221201) -- VENTURA (U.S.), Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Annie Little, supervisory natural resource manager at Channel Islands National Park, is seen during an interview in Ventura, California, the United States, on Nov. 29, 2022. The upcoming UN conference on biological diversity will be really pivotal for the future of conservation, a staff member of U.S. National Park Service told Xinhua in a recent interview. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: UN conference on biological diversity pivotal for future of conservation

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BOTSWANA-UNEMPLOYMENT-MOBILE BOUTIQUES

(221201) -- GABORONE, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows makeshift stores erected along Blue Jacket Street in Francistown, Botswana, Nov. 29, 2022. Along busy streets and junctions in Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, potential customers occasionally stop to examine different clothing items from roadside stores. TO GO WITH "Feature: Mobile boutiques, stores increase in Botswana amid rising unemployment" (Xinhua/Shingirai Madondo)

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BOTSWANA-UNEMPLOYMENT-MOBILE BOUTIQUES

(221201) -- GABORONE, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A parked vehicle with its boot wide open serves as a shop along Haskins Street in Francistown, Botswana, Nov. 29, 2022. Along busy streets and junctions in Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, potential customers occasionally stop to examine different clothing items from roadside stores. TO GO WITH "Feature: Mobile boutiques, stores increase in Botswana amid rising unemployment" (Xinhua/Shingirai Madondo)

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BOTSWANA-UNEMPLOYMENT-MOBILE BOUTIQUES

(221201) -- GABORONE, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Patleletso Thembani, an owner of a mobile boutique, sits next to the boot of a blue car along Haskins Street in Francistown, Botswana, Nov. 29, 2022. Along busy streets and junctions in Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, potential customers occasionally stop to examine different clothing items from roadside stores. TO GO WITH "Feature: Mobile boutiques, stores increase in Botswana amid rising unemployment" (Xinhua/Shingirai Madondo)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-UNAIDS-REPORT

(221130) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), speaks during a conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "UNAIDS report says inequalities undermining AIDS response" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Arab League celebrates international day of solidarity with Palestinians

STORY: Arab League celebrates international day of solidarity with Palestinians DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League session 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED MOUSTAFA ORFY, Egypt's Permanent Representative to the Arab League STORYLINE: The celebration of the international day of solidarity with the Palestinian people, which falls on Nov. 29, affirms solidarity with the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights to self-determination, ending occupation and establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Arab League held its annual ceremony to show support to the Palestinians and their right to end the Israeli occupation. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED MOUSTAFA ORFY, Egypt's Permanent Representative to the Arab League "Egypt, as usual, asserts that the only solution is to seriously launch a negotiation that aims to reach a two-state solution according to the international legitimacy and within a timeline w

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