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Gov't campaign for integrated My Number cards

Photo taken at a medical institution in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2024, shows a health ministry poster recommending patients switch from existing health insurance cards to My Number identification cards incorporating their functions. Japan halted issuing new health insurance cards the same day under a campaign to encourage use of the integrated My Number cards.

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UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership

STORY: UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates 3. various of the voting process 4. various of the result of voting STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted a resolution supporting the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending that the Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." The resolution was adopted with 143 votes in favor and nine against, including the United States and Israel, while 25 countries abstained. China voted for the resolution. The resolution states, "The State of Palestine... should therefore be admitted to membership" and "recommends that the Security Council reconsider the matter favorably." The resolution "determines" that a State of Palestine is qualified for membership - dropping the original lang

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, left, talks with United States Representative Nancy Mace (Republican of South Carolina), center, while United States Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability talks with staff at right, during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Paul A. Gosar (Republican of Arizona) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, right, watches while United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, left, offers remarks during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Paul A. Gosar (Republican of Arizona) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Pat Fallon (Republican of Texas) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability tries to keep order in the room as he presides over a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Greg Casar (Democrat of Texas) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Melanie Stansbury (Democrat of New Mexico) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat of New York) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, right, talks with United States Representative Greg Casar (Democrat of Texas), left, during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, left, talks with United States Representative Nancy Mace (Republican of South Carolina), right, during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat of New York) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, left, talks with United States Representative Nancy Mace (Republican of South Carolina), right, during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, right, watches while United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, left, offers remarks during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Anna Paulina Luna (Republican of Florida) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Tim Burchett (Republican of Tennessee) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Pat Fallon (Republican of Texas) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jared Moskowitz (Democrat of Florida) holds a photo board featuring a photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat of New York) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat of New York) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jamie Raskin (Democrat of Maryland), Ranking Member, US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Byron Donalds (Republican of Florida) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Byron Donalds (Republican of Florida) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Tim Burchett (Republican of Tennessee) attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jasmine Crockett (Democrat of Texas), attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunter Biden's House Contempt Hearing - Washington

United States Representative Jasmine Crockett (Democrat of Texas), attends a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability markup “1 H.Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability” in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China CDC issues health advisory to promote influenza vaccination awareness

STORY: China CDC issues health advisory to promote influenza vaccination awareness SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. wide of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG DAYAN, Head of the Chinese National Influenza Center under the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention STORYLINE: The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) has released a health advisory recommending influenza vaccination in response to a winter surge in respiratory diseases. The advisory underscores that influenza vaccination is a cost-effective and efficient approach to preemptively tackle influenza viruses and mitigate the risk of severe infections and fatalities related to influenza. It will significantly alleviate the strain on medical institutions caused by influenza-related health issues, the advisory notes. Addressing public concerns about optimal timing for vaccination, the advisory clarifies that, while th

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Egypt confirms first cases of new coronavirus variant EG.5

STORY: Egypt confirms first cases of new coronavirus variant EG.5 DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Health Ministry headquarters in Cairo 2. various of hospitals in Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt reported Tuesday the country's first two cases of new coronavirus variant EG.5. Both cases show slight symptoms, the Ministry of Health said in a statement, recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine as a precaution. Test results from a monitoring system enrolled by 450 hospitals across Egypt for respiratory diseases confirmed the two cases, said the ministry. EG.5 is a sublineage of the omicron variant, and its first case was reported in February. On Aug. 9, the World Health Organization classified EG.5 as a "variant of interest." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A group of foreign diplomats visit the ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two foreign diplomats (on stage) play roles in a traditional wedding demonstration in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 18, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign diplomat (L) and a staff member present locally grown fruits while visiting the Grape Valley in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Foreign diplomats are pictured while visiting a Buddhist grottoes site in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign diplomat (R, front) buys souvenirs while visiting the International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 14, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A group of foreign diplomats pose for photos while visiting the world heritage site of Tianchi Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign diplomat (R) plays a traditional music instrument with a local resident while visiting a Buddhist grottoes site in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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Vice Tokyo gov. addresses session of 2020 advisory panel

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Vice Gov. Toshiyuki Akiyama addresses the first session of an advisory panel for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo at a Tokyo Metropolitan Government building on Dec. 8, 2014. Akiyama chairs the panel of experts tasked with recommending how to use Olympic facilities after the event.

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Japan considering Mt. Fuji, Kamakura as cultural heritage candidates

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in February 2004 shows the Great Buddha statue in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, which was Japan's capital between the late 12th and early 14th centuries. The Japanese government is considering recommending that UNESCO approve Mt. Fuji in central Japan and Kamakura as World Heritage cultural sites, officials said July 26, 2011.

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Japan considering Mt. Fuji, Kamakura as cultural heritage candidates

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from a plane in March 2009 shows Mt. Fuji in central Japan. The Japanese government is considering recommending that UNESCO approve Mt. Fuji and Kanagawa Prefecture's Kamakura as World Heritage cultural sites, officials said July 26, 2011.

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Upper house adopts resolution for nuclear-free world

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japan's House of Councillors unanimously adopted a resolution in a plenary session June 17 recommending the government strengthen its efforts toward eliminating nuclear arms in the world.

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Lower house adopts resolution for nuclear-free world

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution on June 16 in Tokyo recommending the government strengthen its efforts toward eliminating nuclear weapons in the world.

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Premier, 3 ministers to form Japan version of U.S. NSC

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) receives a report from Nobuo Ishihara (L), former deputy Chief Cabinet secretary and leader of an advisory council, at the prime minister's official residence on Feb. 27 recommending that the government sets up a National Security Council patterned after the U.S. White House National Security Council. Members of the proposed council would consist of the prime minister, chief Cabinet secretary, foreign minister and defense minister.