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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Belgian Grand Prix 2025

Celebration pics for the sprint race: Max Verstappen wins ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the Belgian GP, Spa-Francorchamps 24-27 July 2025 Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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Sports blazing a trail for refugees, says UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang

STORY: Sports blazing a trail for refugees, says UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Yang Yang visiting the Kakuma Refugee Camp 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YANG YANG, UNHCR goodwill ambassador and China's Winter Olympic champion 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YANG YANG, UNHCR goodwill ambassador and China's Winter Olympic champion 4. pics of Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) STORYLINE: The now-retired Chinese short-track speed skating superstar and Winter Olympic champion Yang Yang has hailed the impact of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT), who are preparing to feature in their third Summer Games in Paris in July. Yang, also a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi after visiting the Kakuma Refugee Camp in the East African country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YANG YANG, UNHCR

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Israel's PM says to maintain security control over Gaza after conflict

STORY: Israel's PM says to maintain security control over Gaza after conflict SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Gaza/Ramallah/Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Israeli military operations 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. STANDUP 2 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 4. pics of Tulkarm 5. pics of Rafah STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "Israeli army announced on Thursday that it has destroyed the main rocket factory in Gaza, in addition to dozens of tunnel shafts built by Hamas during the ground operation conducted by Israeli military. And Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a press conference in Tel Aviv on Thursday night. He told reporters that Israel will continue fighting against Hamas until total victory, even if the war will last for more long months. The prime minister also claimed that after the current conflict, Israel will

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Hamas freezes talks with Israel after deputy leader killed in Beirut

STORY: Hamas freezes talks with Israel after deputy leader killed in Beirut SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of ruined buildings in southern Beirut 2. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 3. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 4. various of conflicts STORYLINE: Hamas announced a freeze on ceasefire negotiations with Israel after the faction's deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, was killed in an Israeli attack in Lebanon. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "After demolishing his house and using it as an intelligence center in mid-October at the start of this battle, Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy chairman of Hamas's political bureau, was assassinated in southern Beirut, the capital of Lebanon just hours ago. A drone strike was used to attack a building in the suburbs of south Beirut that contains an office belonging to H

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Smart bionic arm helps para athlete light cauldron at Asian Para Games

STORY: Smart bionic arm helps para athlete light cauldron at Asian Para Games DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Xu Jialing 2. various of the company 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIYUJIN, BrainCo Senior Vice President and Partner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN RUI, Product experience officer for BrainCo STORYLINE: At the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games held in east China's Hangzhou on Sunday, China's para swimmer Xu Jialing lit the cauldron with an intelligent bionic arm. This brain-computer interface product was made by a Hangzhou local tech company, BrainCo. The cutting-edge gadget enables independent finger movement and coordination among fingers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIYUJIN, BrainCo Senior Vice President and Partner "This intelligent bionic arm utilizes brain-computer interface technology to read neural and muscle signals from her limb and uses AI algorithms to decipher her intended movements. For inst

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Foreign athletes, officials impressed by Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony

STORY: Foreign athletes, officials impressed by Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MASOOD ALI, Pakistani delegation official 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOOSA ALHARRASI, Qatari athlete STORYLINE: Many foreign athletes and officials have showered praises for the amazing performances and technological innovations at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete "The opening ceremony was amazing. It's the first time I've seen such a performance and I thought it was very cool. The level of performance was very high." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete "We are really amazed as China hosts it (the Asian Games) very nicely. So we are really pleased. The services

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Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history

STORY: Hawaii's Maui Island suffers from deadliest wildfires in modern U.S. history DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. various of the aerial view of West Maui (Courtesy of Richard Olsen, Air Maui Helicopters) 3. various of Lahaina (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 4. various of aerial footage (Courtesy of Digital Photo Buzz) 5. pics of local people STORYLINE: The death toll from wildfires burning in Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii jumped to 93, according to the Maui County's website. The latest death toll has made the wildfire the deadliest one in more than a century in modern U.S. history. Deadly wildfires have nearly completely destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, a popular tourist spot and once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Reports said that thousands of people had been displaced, more than 2,200 structures had been destroyed. Despite the bad weather, questions have been raised about Hawaii

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Spanish cooking teacher turns dispute mediator in China

STORY: Spanish cooking teacher turns dispute mediator in China DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/LAWS SHOTLIST: 1. the Second Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Tribunal of Hainan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ISIDRO, Foreign mediator at the Second Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Tribunal of Hainan 3. Isidro working 4. pics of Isidro's recruitment 5. Isidro working 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISIDRO, Foreign mediator at the Second Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Tribunal of Hainan 7. Isidro working 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ISIDRO, Foreign mediator at the Second Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Tribunal of Hainan 9. various of Isidro working 10. the Second Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Tribunal of Hainan 11. various of mediation room 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MA XUETAO, Vice president of the Sanya Intermediate People's Court STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ISIDRO, Foreign mediator at the Second Foreign-Related Civil and Commercial Tribuna

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Long-lasting heatwave continues to hit U.S.

STORY: Long-lasting heatwave continues to hit U.S. DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: DALLAS, US CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of temperature display 2. various of city views in Texas 3. various of U.S. temperature map 4. various of workers 5. various of electric transmission station 6. various of Heat Relief sign 7. pics of people in swimming pool STORYLINE: Dangerous heatwave continues to plague southern U.S., which is hitting Texas, Florida, and the Southwest U.S. the hardest. According to New York Times, more than 100 million people in the United States are currently under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories. Record-high temperatures are forecasted for this weekend in 45 locales, mostly in Southern or Western states like Texas and Nevada, as well as Idaho and Oregon. Las Vegas may have three consecutive days with highs of 115 degrees Fahrenheit, which has only happened once before, in 2005. Phoenix reached 15 consecutive days at or above 110 degrees on Friday last

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1,500-year-old grave steles discovered in Türkiye's Istanbul

STORY: 1,500-year-old grave steles discovered in Türkiye's Istanbul DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sarachane archaeology park in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. pics of 1,500-year-old grave steles 3. various of Sarachane archaeology park in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: At least three ancient grave steles have been discovered in downtown Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, local officials announced Thursday. Mahir Polat, deputy secretary-general of the Istanbul Municipality, said the 1,500-year-old steles were unearthed during the ongoing archeological excavation at the Sarachane Archeology Park. "Our teams have unearthed a magnificent group of historical artifacts just one meter below the surface in the heart of Istanbul," Polat told reporters at a press briefing at the park. The official said another artifact has also been found in the same excavation in the park, but it is still unclear whether it is a grave stele. Xinhua News Ag

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1,700-year-old statue of Pan uncovered in Türkiye's Istanbul

STORY: 1,700-year-old statue of Pan uncovered in Türkiye's Istanbul DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Istanbul 2. various of the ruins of the Byzantine church of St. Polyeuctus 3. pics of the statue of the Greek god Pan 4. various of the ruins of the Byzantine church of St. Polyeuctus STORYLINE: An ancient statue of the Greek god Pan was discovered in urban Istanbul, the mayor of the mega Turkish city announced Thursday. A marble statue of Pan dating back to the Roman era was unearthed at the Byzantine church of St. Polyeuctus located in the Sarachane Archeology Park, Ekrem Imamoglu said on social media, adding the artifact was believed to be 1,700-year-old. In Greek mythology, the half-man, half-goat Pan was the god of the wild, shepherds, and rustic music and also served as a symbol of fertility. In April, another Roman-era statue was excavated in the archeological park in downtown Istanbul which is currently

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Xi meets Russian PM

STORY: Xi meets Russian PM DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHENG MINGDA, Xinhua correspondent 2. shot of national flags 3. various of the Russian capital Moscow 4. various of pics of Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin 5. various of Moscow STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ZHENG MINGDA, Xinhua correspondent "Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing. Mishustin paid an official visit to China from Tuesday to Wednesday. This is Mishustin's first visit to China since he took office in January 2020." Xi asked Mishustin to convey his sincere greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi said that during his successful state visit to Russia in March, he and Putin drew a blueprint for the future development of China-Russia relations and cooperation in various fields. Xi said that it is the aspiration of the people and the t

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China-Pacific Island Countries Juncao Technology Demonstration Center opens in Fiji

STORY: China-Pacific Island Countries Juncao Technology Demonstration Center opens in Fiji DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG WENHONG, Vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency 3. various of the demonstration center STORYLINE: China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Juncao Technology Demonstration Center opened on Wednesday in Fiji's capital of Suva. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Tang Wenhong, vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency, said that Juncao technology would help regional countries in their effort to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG WENHONG, Vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency "The comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development between China and PICs has continued to develop and yielded fruitful results, becoming a model

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FIJI-SUVA-PICS-JUNCAO-DEMONSTRATION CENTER-OPEN

(230322) -- SUVA, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tang Wenhong (4th R), vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), together with other guests, attends the opening ceremony of China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center in Suva, Fiji, March 22, 2023. China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center opened on Wednesday in Fiji with the participation of officials from China and other Pacific island countries as well as representatives from Chinese enterprises and the local Chinese community. TO GO WITH "China-Pacific island countries Juncao technology demonstration center opens in Fiji" (Xinhua/Zhang Yongxing)

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FIJI-SUVA-PICS-JUNCAO-DEMONSTRATION CENTER-OPEN

(230322) -- SUVA, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces Juncao technology at China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center in Suva, Fiji, March 22, 2023. China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center opened on Wednesday in Fiji with the participation of officials from China and other Pacific island countries as well as representatives from Chinese enterprises and the local Chinese community. TO GO WITH "China-Pacific island countries Juncao technology demonstration center opens in Fiji" (Xinhua/Zhang Yongxing)

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Philippine sunken oil tanker spotted by remotely operated vehicle

STORY: Philippine sunken oil tanker spotted by remotely operated vehicle DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of underwater footage of the sunken oil tanker 2. various of Philippine Coast Guard's cleaning operation in Batangas 3. various of aerial footage of the waters off the Verde Island in Batangas 4. various pics of the oil spill in Batangas STORYLINE: A remotely operated vehicle has spotted the MT Princess Empress, which sank off Oriental Mindoro province three weeks ago, spilling toxic oil into the sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday. "The exact location is 7.7 nautical miles from Balingawan Point, Naujan (town) in Oriental Mindoro," the PCG said in a statement. Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor showed photos and videos of the tanker during a press conference. The PCG will issue a detailed report on the sunken vessel's status in a few days to map out their next move to contain the leak. The MT Princess Empress

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Xi stresses healthy, high-quality development of private sector

STORY: Xi stresses healthy, high-quality development of private sector DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2. pics of Chinese President Xi Jinping 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE RU, National political advisor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE DONG, National political advisor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XIAOPING, National political advisor 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZENG YUQUN, National political advisor STORYLINE: Xi stresses healthy, high-quality development of private sector March 6, 2023 President Xi Jinping visits national political advisors. He participates in a joint group meeting and listens to their comments and suggestions. Xi stressed the need to stay calm, maintain resolve, pursue progress while ensuring stability, take active steps, unite as one and have the courage to fight as the country faces profound and complex changes in both the domestic and international landscape. Xi hailed

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Mass shooting, deadly law enforcement expose U.S. culture of violence

STORY: Mass shooting, deadly law enforcement expose U.S. culture of violence DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gun violence in U.S. 2. pics of related reports STORYLINE: The recent mass shootings in California as well as Tyre Nichols' death from deadly law enforcement in Tennessee, have struck a new nerve and sparked reflections on the repeated tragedies. Many say the deadly violence goes beyond racism, police brutality and control of guns, and call for reform of police culture and more. According to Naomi Ishisaka, The Seattle Times' assistant managing editor, "No race or ethnic group has a monopoly on violence. No group is immune to our society's obsession and love affair with guns. No group is exempt from mental health challenges or despair." Ishisaka said, "We are struggling with this complexity in the Tyre Nichols killing as well, with some having trouble understanding how Black cops could beat another Black m

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Anger and protests in U.S. after deadly Memphis police beating video released

STORY: Anger and protests in U.S. after deadly Memphis police beating video released DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. pics of protesters 2. various of the released video 3. pics of reports covering the protests 4. various of White House 5. various of George Floyd and protests in 2020 STORYLINE: Protesters hit the streets in some U.S. cities following the release of a video on Friday showing the deadly police beating of an African American man. The hour-long video captured police officers beating Tyre Nichols, 29, during a traffic stop on Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee. The policemen stopped Nichols for alleged reckless driving. They pepper-sprayed and shocked the motorist with Taser and brutally beat him. Nichols died three days later in a hospital due to cardiac arrest and kidney failure. Demonstrations have broken out in cities -- including Memphis, Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles -- over the police treatment

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Ancient gold jewelry unveiled in southern Egypt

STORY: Ancient gold jewelry unveiled in southern Egypt DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. pics of the gold jewelry 2. various of Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities 3. various of a press conference 4. various of the archeological site STORYLINE: An Egyptian-British archaeological mission discovered a collection of gold jewelry south of the capital Cairo, said the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Tuesday. "The find, discovered in the ancient city of Amarna, comprised three gold rings, one of which is decorated with a depiction of the ancient Egyptian Bes, god of fun, and the second is inscribed with a phrase in hieroglyphics that means a lady of the two lands," the ministry said in a statement. The joint mission has been working in Amarna since 2010 on studying the socioeconomic conditions, types of food, and common diseases in the ancient city that used to be the capital of Egypt during King Akhenaten reigning 1353-1336 B.C., it added

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China, Arab countries deepen cooperation on technology

STORY: China, Arab countries deepen cooperation on technology DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. pics of the Qatar World Cup stadiums 2. various of the irrigation technology developed by Ningxia University 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZHAOJUN, Researcher from Ningxia University 4. various of the irrigation technology developed by Ningxia University 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN ZHAOJUN, Researcher from Ningxia University 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG YING, Director of China-Arab States Technology Transfer Center 7. various of China-Arab cooperation STORYLINE: Chinese elements can be spotted in many arenas at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup. Among them is the turf at the Qatar World Cup stadiums maintained by irrigation technology developed by Ningxia University. Unlike ordinary drip or sprinkler irrigation, the technology uses underground hoses to ooze water droplets evenly and apply water precisely to the roots of the grass. SOUNDBITE 1

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Dead Sea salt-encrusted artwork eyes concerns over ecological crisis

STORY: Dead Sea salt-encrusted artwork eyes concerns over ecological crisis DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of entrance of the Dead Sea salt-encrusted artwork exhibition 2. various of videos of the Dead Sea at the exhibition 3. various of Dead Sea salt-encrusted tutu 4. pics of clothes soaked in the Dead Sea 5. various of the artworks STORYLINE: Wedding dresses, tutus, fishing nets, and barbed wire chandeliers... a collection of daily object-turned artwork are now glistering brightly in the crust of naturally-formed salt crystals, telling the story of the lowest water body on earth -- the Dead Sea. Dubbed "the Burning Sea," an eight-month-long exhibition held through June 2023 in the Israel Museum theming Israeli artist Sigalit Landau, the creator of these salt-encrusted pieces after letting them soak in the Dead Sea's water for long periods of time. Featuring the salt-encrusted sculpture along with other art pieces, the exh

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Control of U.S. Congress unclear as partisan bickering drags on

STORY: Control of U.S. Congress unclear as partisan bickering drags on DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various pics of poll sites in New York, California 3. various pics of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and U.S. President Joe Biden STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent: "Dozens of races in 2022 midterm elections have yet to be called, leaving control of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives still unclear. 'This isn't going to be a red tidal wave,' said University of Virginia political science professor Larry Sabato. Senate races in Arizona and Nevada are still undecided as Georgia's contest is heading to a runoff next month. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said 'it is clear we are going to take the House back.' A party needs to control 218 seats in the 435-member House to have a majority. McCarthy has announced his intention to run for S

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Ancient stone tunnel discovered in Egypt

STORY: Ancient stone tunnel discovered in Egypt DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various pics of a stone tunnel 2. various pics of discoveries near the temple of Taposiris Magna 3. various shots of excavation site and the discovered items STORYLINE: The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of a stone tunnel, 13 meters beneath the land surface, two alabaster heads, and several potteries in the coastal city of Alexandria, northern Egypt. An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission found the tunnel in the temple of Taposiris Magna, which was a city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280 and 270 BC, the ministry said in a statement, adding that the tunnel is 1,305 m in length and 2 m in height. "Near the temple, archaeologists found two heads of alabaster, one is for a person from the Ptolemaic era, from 305 to 30 BC, while the other is for a sphinx," the statement said. During the ex

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Italy's right-wing coalition scores broad victory in parliamentary elections

STORY: Italy's right-wing coalition scores broad victory in parliamentary elections DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of center-right fans on September 22 2. various of right-wing alliance' leaders on the stage on September 22 3. SOUNDBITE (Italian): GIORGIA MELONI, Leader of the Brothers of Italy 4. pics of former Italian Prime Minister and leader of Populist Five Star Movement (M5S), Antonio Conte, casting his vote in Rome on September 25 5. Italian Foreign Minister Roberto Di Maio casting his vote at a polling station in Naples on September 25 STORYLINE: A right-wing coalition scored a broad victory in Italy's general election to form a new parliament on Sunday, official results showed Monday evening. As vote counting concluded in 99 percent of polling stations across the country, nationalist Brothers of Italy was put at 26 percent of the vote, according to data provided by the Interior Ministry. As such, its leader Giorgia Meloni would

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Group of rare bird species spotted in China's Yunnan

STORY: Group of rare bird species spotted in China's Yunnan DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. pics of the 22 blossom-headed parakeets 2. various of blossom-headed parakeets STORYLINE: A total of 22 blossom-headed parakeets were recently spotted in Ruili, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The rare bird species mainly lives in China's Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other provinces. It has been put under second-class national protection. Some bird experts had thought that blossom-headed parakeet might have disappeared in China years ago, until seven of them were spotted in Yunnan in 2015. Experts said that the pictures of 22 parakeets may prove that the number of the bird species has increased in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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British-Chinese mixed family witnesses China's fast development

STORY: British-Chinese mixed family witnesses China's fast development DATELINE: July 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views and pics 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANDA GUO, British gardener 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TOTO GUO, Model and influencer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MANDA GUO, British gardener 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): GUO YI, Musician 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English/Chinese): TOTO GUO, Model and influencer STORYLINE: A British-Chinese mixed family has witnessed China's fast development over the past decades. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANDA GUO, British gardener "When I first with Guo Yi, I traveled a bit. And then I went to Shanghai to see Toto. But basically, I know Beijing more. I think it's huge. I mean the city has changed very much since when I was there. I remember when we first landed in (19) 87, maybe (19) 88, the noise at the airport. As you got off the plane, you could hear the noise of the bicycle bells. I was really struck by that. And ther

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China urges Japan to stop pushing forward ocean discharge plan of nuclear-contaminated water

STORY: China urges Japan to stop pushing forward ocean discharge plan of nuclear-contaminated water DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China has noted the statement by the foreign ministers of PICs. It reflects the grave concern shared by the international community over Japan's disposal of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima. It makes it clear, once again, that this is not Japan's private matter, as it bears on the global marine environment and public health in the countries concerned. Regrettably, the Japanese government has failed to offer any science-based convincing explanation on the reliability of data on nuclear-contaminated water, the efficacy of the treatment system and the uncertainty of environmental impact. On the contrary, it has bee

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Former Japanese PM Abe dies after being fatally shot

STORY: Former Japanese PM Abe dies after being fatally shot DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various pics of Shinzo Abe STORYLINE: Media reports said former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being fatally shot on Friday when he was delivering a speech in the city of Nara. Local police said Abe fell to the ground and was seen bleeding after he was shot from behind by an unidentified man with a gun. The incident happened as Abe, the former leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was in Nara to support an LDP candidate running in the House of Councilors election on Sunday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tokyo. (XHTV)

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Figures unveil serious problems of human trafficking, forced labor in U.S.

STORY: Figures unveil serious problems of human trafficking, forced labor in U.S. DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various pics of national border between the U.S. and Mexico 2. various of U.S. farm and child working 3. various of women in the U.S. 4. various of prisons in the U.S. STORYLINE: The U.S. is known historically for its original sin of engaging in the slave trade and still has serious problems of human trafficking and forced labor today, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson recently. "There is a large number of child farmworkers in the US and many of them started working as young as 8. Roughly 240,000 to 325,000 women and children in the U.S. are victims of sexual slavery. More than 100,000 people in the U.S. were detained in private prisons at some point and they are forced to take up intense and low-paid labor for long periods of time," added the spokesperson. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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British home secretary approves Assange's U.S. extradition

STORY: British home secretary approves Assange's U.S. extradition DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of British Home Secretary Priti Patel and Julian Assange 2. SOUNDIBTE 1 (English): OSCAR GUARDIOLA-RIVERA, Professor of International Law in Birkbeck, University of London 3. SOUNDIBTE 2 (English): OSCAR GUARDIOLA-RIVERA, Professor of International Law in Birkbeck, University of London 4. various of demonstrations 5. SOUNDIBTE 3 (English): ANDREJ HUNKO, Member of the Council of Europe 6. SOUNDIBTE 4 (English): LUDNA, Australian activist STORYLINE: British Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges, the Home Office confirmed on Friday. Britain's Westminster Magistrates' Court issued a formal order in April to extradite Assange, leaving the final decision to Patel. Assange and lawyers for the United States have gone through several rounds of leg

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Xi inspects southwestern Chinese city of Meishan

STORY: Xi inspects southwestern Chinese city of Meishan DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Meishan City 2 various of pics of Xi Jinping during an inspection tour 3 various of paddy fields in Yongfeng Village 4 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XUEPING, Party Secretary of Yongfeng Village, Meishan City 5 SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MA JUN, Professor, Rice Research Institute of Sichuan Agricultural University 6 SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU CHAO, First Secretary of Yongfeng Village, Meishan City STORYLINE: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday inspected the city of Meishan, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In the morning, he visited the village of Yongfeng and San Su Ci, the memorial temple and former residence of Su Xun and his two sons Su Shi and Su Zhe, three literary masters of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Xi learnt about local efforts in advancing high-standard farmland d

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Egyptian armed forces kill 10 terrorists in Sinai

STORY: Egyptian armed forces kill 10 terrorists in Sinai DATELINE: May 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a board reading "North Sinai governorate" 2. various of armored vehicles moving in North Sinai 3. various of military plane targeting terrorist spots (courtesy of the Egyptian army) 4. pics of arms STORYLINE: At least 10 "extremely dangerous" terrorists were killed in a military raid in North Sinai province in northeastern Egypt, the Egyptian armed forces announced on Sunday. "A terrorist outpost was discovered in which some terrorist elements were holed up, where they were besieged and raided," said Egyptian military spokesman Gharib Abdel-Hafez in a statement, without revealing the exact date of the raid. The forces also arrested an injured terrorist while attempting to run away. The terrorists had guns and ammunition in their possession, in addition to hand grenades, explosive belts, and a number of wireless devices. The Egyptian military said that

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Putin says Finland applying for NATO membership a "mistake"

STORY: Putin says Finland applying for NATO membership a "mistake" DATELINE: May 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in Moscow 2. pics of Sauli Niinisto and Putin 3. various of general views in Helsinki 4. various of Azovstal steel plant and Mariupol STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinisto, held a phone conversation on Saturday and discussed Helsinki's intention to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). According to a press release by the president's office of Finland, in the call initiated by Helsinki, Niinisto informed Putin of Finland's decision to seek NATO membership in the next few days. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said in a statement that "Putin stressed that abandoning the traditional policy of military neutrality would be a mistake, since there are no threats to Finland's security." Putin expressed concern that should Helsinki follow through with plans to join NA

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IAEA chief expects deepened cooperation with China on nuclear law

STORY: IAEA chief expects deepened cooperation with China on nuclear law DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 pics of IAEA chief at the conference 2 various of nuclear power plants in China 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAFAEL GROSSI, Director-general of the IAEA 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAFAEL GROSSI, Director-general of the IAEA STORYLINE: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said on Monday on the sidelines of the IAEA's first international conference on nuclear law that he expects the "constructive and permanent conversation" with China on nuclear energy to further deepen in the future. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAFAEL GROSSI, Director-general of the IAEA "I'm very happy that we have this extremely constructive dialogue with China. I am in constant permanent contact with the Chinese nuclear energy sector including the industry, with CNNC and other important companies. China is not only one of the leading nuclear energy users

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Tibetans' new life | Stories shared by Xi Jinping

STORY: Tibetans' new life | Stories shared by Xi Jinping DATELINE: April 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lhasa 2. various of file pics 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): SONAM DRAGPA, Villager in Chonggar, Damxung County aerial view of roads and railways in Tibet 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): TASHI LHASONG, Villager in Bagyi, Nyingchi 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NING HONGHAI, Official of Damxung County 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Tibetan): MIGMA, Party secretary, Bhaji Village, Nyingchi 7. pics of Chinese President Xi Jinping 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): LIU FENG, Village inspector of Tibet 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): TSERING DORJI, Faculty of Party School of Tibet Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China on Monday celebrated Serfs' Emancipation Day. This public holiday marks the date in 1959 when people in Tibet launched a

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Yangshao Culture, important stream of Chinese civilization | Stories shared by Xi Jinping

STORY: Yangshao Culture, important stream of Chinese civilization | Stories shared by Xi Jinping DATELINE: March 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: SANMENXIA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of relics discovered in the Yangshao site 2. various of Xi Jinping presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on the latest archaeological discoveries in China and their significance in Sept. 2020 3. various of relics discovered in the Yangshao site 4. various of Yangshao Village 5. pics of Swedish archaeologist Johan Gunnar Andersson 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KANG JIYUN, Yangshao Village National Archaeological Park 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG SHUANCHAO, Yangshao Culture Research Center, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CUI QIANG, Deputy curator, Yangshao Culture Museum 9. pic of meeting to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Yangshao Culture 10. various of relics discovered in the Yangshao site 11. various

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Behind-the-scenes story of China's 1st gold medalist at Beijing Paralympics

STORY: Behind-the-scenes story of China's 1st gold medalist at Beijing Paralympics DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: pics of Liu Zixu competing at Beijing 2022 ParalympicsSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHENSAN, Liu Zixu's fathervarious of Liu's familySOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KOU QIULING, Liu Zixu's motherSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZHENSAN, Liu Zixu's father STORYLINE: Liu Zixu finished first in Para biathlon men's sprint sitting, earning China the first gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Paralympics on Saturday. Liu, 24, who began to train in the sport in 2017 in Heilongjiang Province, had his major debut at Beijing 2022 Paralympics and made his mark at the first shot. He wrapped up the race in 18 minutes and 51.5 seconds. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHENSAN, Liu Zixu's father "I was very nervous (when I watched the Games on TV). When I saw that Liu Zixu won the gold medal, I felt so happy." Liu Zixu's parents recalled how hard he's trained. SOUNDBITE 2

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GLOBALink | Behind-the-scenes story of Beijing 2022 firework "magic"

STORY: Behind-the-scenes story of Beijing 2022 firework "magic" DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: pics of the firework showSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU YONGZHANG, Vice manager of Dancing Fireworks Groupvarious of the workers workingSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GONG LUOPING, Student, Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology STORYLINE: The firework shows marking the opening and closing of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games have impressed the whole world with the patterns of "ONE FAMILY," "Guest-greeting Pine" and more. Behind the stunning fireworks shows were the efforts made by a technical team from central China's city of Liuyang, known as the "hometown of fireworks." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU YONGZHANG, Vice manager of Dancing Fireworks Group "It took three to four months, from designing to producing the fireworks. The early stage was the testing of the products, such as the 'Guest-greeting Pine.' The fireworks' locations, explosion areas a

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GLOBALink | Five decades on, Shanghai Communique still resonates among Chinese and American peoples

STORY: GLOBALink | Five decades on, Shanghai Communique still resonates among Chinese and American peoples DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. file pics of the visit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEFFERY LEHMAN, Vice chancellor of New York University (NYU) Shanghai 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU XINBO, Director of the Center for American Studies, Fudan University STORYLINE: Half a century ago, then U.S. President Richard Nixon landed in Beijing for a historic visit to the People's Republic of China since its founding in 1949, opening what he called a "week that changed the world." It was on Feb. 28, 1972, as Nixon was about to wrap up his ice-breaking visit, that the Shanghai Communique was issued, a historic document that became the political foundation for the two countries to establish diplomatic ties. Looking back on the past, experts observed that the normalization of China-U.S. ties has brought enormous benefits to both peoples and the re

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MotoGP of Comunitat Valenciana: Free Practice

Andrea Dovizioso (4) of Italy and Petronas Yamaha SRT during the free practice of Gran Premio Red Bull de España at at Ricardo Tormo Circuit on November 12, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP of Comunitat Valenciana: Free Practice

Jaume Masia (5) of Spain and Red Bull KTM Ajo during the free practice of Gran Premio Red Bull de España at at Ricardo Tormo Circuit on November 12, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP of Comunitat Valenciana: Free Practice

Jack Miller (43) of Australia and Ducati Lenovo Team during the free practice of Gran Premio Red Bull de España at at Ricardo Tormo Circuit on November 12, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP of Comunitat Valenciana: Free Practice

Marcos Ramirez (42) of Spain and American Racing Kalex during the free practice of Gran Premio Red Bull de España at at Ricardo Tormo Circuit on November 12, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP of Comunitat Valenciana: Free Practice

Jack Miller (43) of Australia and Ducati Lenovo Team during the free practice of Gran Premio Red Bull de España at at Ricardo Tormo Circuit on November 12, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP Of Portugal - Qualifying

Remy Gardner (87) of Australia and Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex during the qualifying of Grande Premio Brembo do Algarve at Autodromo do Algarve on November 6, 2021 in Lagoa, Algarve, Faro. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP Of Portugal - Qualifying

Miguel Oliveira (88) of Portugal and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing during the qualifying of Grande Premio Brembo do Algarve at Autodromo do Algarve on November 6, 2021 in Lagoa, Algarve, Faro. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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MotoGP Of Portugal - Qualifying

Casey Stoner during the qualifying of Grande Premio Brembo do Algarve at Autodromo do Algarve on November 6, 2021 in Lagoa, Algarve, Faro. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto) (Credit:Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III - Las Vegas

Tyson Fury, in his custom WBC suit, shows off his matching custom Nike Air Force Oneâs while he poses for additional pics and knocks out a few last interviews during the official press conference for this weekendâs bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena for Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III

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Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III - Las Vegas

Tyson Fury poses for additional pics and knocks out a few last interviews during the official press conference for this weekendâs bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena for Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III