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Sign language interpreter provides words of hope in SW China

STORY: Sign language interpreter provides words of hope in SW China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Liang Yuyin 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIANG YUYIN, Teacher, Chongqing Normal University STORYLINE: 30-year-old Liang Yuyin is a teacher working at Chongqing Normal University. She is also a sign language interpreter. Since beginning to learn sign language at the age of 18, she has been helping serve the hearing-impaired with sign language for 12 years. Liang joined a sign language interpreter association at the university. Founded in 2009, it's a volunteer team of 200 sign language interpreters. They have offered sign language service activities for more than 5,000 times and helped more than 80,000 hearing-impaired people. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIANG YUYIN, Teacher, Chongqing Normal University "Our hearing-impaired friends have been more and more involved in social activities, and they want to express

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Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe

STORY: Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: TRENCIN, Slovakia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MERTC 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR XU, President and General Director of MERTC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TREVOR XU, President and General Director of MERTC 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEFAN KUKUCKA, Deputy Director, MERTC STORYLINE: Headquartered in east China's Qingdao City, MESNAC is one of the world's largest suppliers of machinery for the tire and rubber industry. In 2009, MESNAC established its first overseas subsidiary, the MESNAC European Research and Technical Centre (MERTC), in central Slovakia's Trencin region. With a team of six Chinese and around 40 local Slovaks, MERTC has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of the Tyre Curing Press Work Group of the European Committee for Standardization. This membership not only highlights the fruitful partners

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Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL SALAM QABILAT, Director 5. various of audience 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FARAH ABU JAMAL, Audience STORYLINE: A theatrical performance was held Thursday in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The event turned attention to the suffering of the Palestinian people. The performance was inspired by the novel "Go Home, Khalil," which was published in Russia by the novelist Kafa Al-Zoubi in 2009. The event, opened to the public for free, came in collaboration with Al-Shams Theater and Zad for arts Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress "Art always seeks to be a free word and not linked only to entertainment activities. The rol

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Jewelry firm to sell 30 mil. yen gold Hanshin Tigers calendar

OSAKA, Japan - A woman looks at a gold-based 2010 calendar with a logo of the Hanshin Tigers professional baseball club on Nov. 24, 2009, in Osaka, to be sold by Tanaka Kikinzoku K.K. The calendar commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Hanshin Tigers and the Year of the Tiger in 2010, according to the Japanese zodiac, uses some 6 kilograms of fine gold and will be sold for 30 million yen.

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Autumn colors at Kyoto shrine

KYOTO, Japan - Maple leaves are seen to have turned red and yellow during a lightening test at the Kitano Temmangu shrine in Kyoto on Nov. 18, 2009. The shrine plans to show some 250 maple trees lit up at night in its premises mainly over weekends between Nov. 21 and Dec. 6.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' manager Tatsunori Hara (R) and catcher Shinosuke Abe celebrate at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after their team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' manager Tatsunori Hara holds up the Champion Flag during a ceremony at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after his team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants manager Tatsunori Hara is tossed into the air by his players at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after his team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants manager Tatsunori Hara is tossed into the air by his players at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after his team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui speaks to reporters at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, after the World Series victory parade.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees fans display their homemade signs celebrating Hideki Matsui, who won the MLB World Series MVP, during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 series.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - A New York Yankees fan display his homemade sign celebrating Hideki Matsui, who won the MLB World Series MVP, during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 series.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui (L) waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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Nagashima comes 3rd in season-opening World Cup 500 meters

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima celebrates on the podium during an award ceremony after winning the bronze in the men's 500-meter race at the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui waves to fans from a window of City Hall in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, before the World Series victory celebration there.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui speaks to reporters at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, after the World Series victory parade.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui holds up his key to the city after receiving it during the World Series victory celebration at City Hall in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees fans cheer during the Yankees World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 series.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees fans watch the Yankees World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 series.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees fans display their homemade signs celebrating Hideki Matsui, who won the MLB World Series MVP, during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 series.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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Nagashima comes 3rd in season-opening World Cup 500 meters

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Keiichiro Nagashima competes during the men's 500-meter race at the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009. Nagashima clocked 35.13 seconds to place third.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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Hozumi wins silver in season-opening Speed Skating World cup

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Masako Hozumi celebrates after coming second in the women's 3,000-meter race at the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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Hozumi wins silver in season-opening Speed Skating World cup

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Masako Hozumi competes in the women's 3,000-meter race in the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009. Hozumi came second, crossing the line in 4 minutes, 6.25 seconds.

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Hozumi wins silver in season-opening Speed Skating World cup

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Masako Hozumi celebrates on the podium during an award ceremony after winning the silver medal in the women's 3,000-meter race at the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009.

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Hozumi wins silver in season-opening Speed Skating World cup

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Masako Hozumi competes in the women's 3,000-meter race in the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009. Hozumi came second, crossing the line in 4 minutes, 6.25 seconds.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Eric Hinske ride on a float during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui (L) waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009, with his teammate Eric Hinske standing by him on a float.

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N.Y. Yankees World Series victory parade in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Hideki Matsui waves to fans cheering during the World Series victory parade in New York on Nov. 6, 2009. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 MLB World Series and Matsui won the World Series MVP.

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Ando 2nd after NHK Trophy short program

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat ice arena in the city of Nagano on Nov. 6, 2009. Reigning world bronze medalist Ando, who won the Rostelecom Cup two weeks ago, earned 56.22 points to place second in the event, the fourth of the Grand Prix series, 0.32 points behind American Ashley Wagner.

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Japan, Mekong leaders meet over climate change, development

TOKYO, Japan - The leaders of Japan and five Mekong-region countries attend their first summit meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2009. Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his counterparts from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, began a two-day meeting to hammer out Tokyo's support for measures to address climate change and others steps aimed at narrowing disparities within the region.

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Gunman commits suicide after injuring 3 in Yokohama shooting

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Police officers inspect the area outside a building in Yokohama's Minami Ward, just southwest of Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2009, where a gunmen holed up after shooting and seriously injuring three men. Kenji Hayashi, who claimed to be a member of a crime gang, was later found dead after apparently shooting himself.

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Gunman commits suicide after injuring 3 in Yokohama shooting

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Police officers guard a building in Yokohama's Minami Ward, just southwest of Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2009. Kenji Hayashi, who claimed to be a member of a crime gang, holed up in the building after shooting and seriously injuring three men, and was later found dead after apparently shooting himself.

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Families of U.S. Marines get flu vaccine shots at drive-thru station

GINOWAN, Japan - A woman gets a seasonal influenza shot at a drive-through vaccination station set up in the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 6, 2009. U.S. Marines and their family members receive the shots at the station in a process lasting just 20 minutes, including a simple health checkup and follow-up monitoring, an official in charge of vaccination said.

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Joubert 1st after NHK Trophy short program

NAGANO, Japan - Former world champion Brian Joubert of France performs in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat ice arena in the city of Nagano on Nov. 6, 2009. Joubert topped the program with 85.35, followed by reigning Grand Prix Final champion Jeremy Abott (83.00). Johnny Weir (78.35) was third.

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Ishikawa surges into tie for 10th at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa shoots out of a bunker at the prestigious HSBC Champions in Shanghai on Nov. 6, 2009. The 18-year-old, who started the day in a share of 38th place, shot a 5-under 67 to climb into a tie for 10th place after the second round of the event.

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Gunman commits suicide after injuring 3 in Yokohama shooting

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Police officers stand guard outside a building in Yokohama's Minami Ward on Nov. 6, 2009. Kenji Hayashi, who claimed to be a member of a crime gang, holed up in the building after shooting and seriously injuring three men, and was later found dead after apparently shooting himself.

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Gunman commits suicide after injuring 3 in Yokohama shooting

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Rescue workers carry a stretcher into a building in Yokohama's Minami Ward, just southwest of Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2009, where a gunmen holed up after shooting and seriously injuring three men. Kenji Hayashi, who claimed to be a member of a crime gang, was later found dead after apparently shooting himself.

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Woods top at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - World No. 1 Tiger Woods swings at the prestigious HSBC Champions in Shanghai on Nov. 6, 2009. Woods fired a 65 to join first-round leader Nick Watney at the top of the leaderboard.

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Sumitomo Trust, Chuo Mitsui to merge into Japan's top trust bank

TOKYO, Japan - Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co. President Hitoshi Tsunekage (L) and Chuo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. President Kazuo Tanabe shake hands at a press conference in a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 6, 2009, during which they announced a management integration plan for April 2011 that will create Japan's largest trust bank.

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'Winter Sonata' cafe in Ginza crowded with female fans

TOKYO, Japan - Women pose for photos with a life-size figure of Korean actor Bae Yong Joon, who starred in the popular South Korean TV drama series ''Winter Sonata,'' at a cafe in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2009. The coffee shop featuring the world of an animated version of the drama recently opened on the rooftop terrace of Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui holds up the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.