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Egypt's inflation up to 38 pct in September

STORY: Egypt's inflation up to 38 pct in September DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of markets in Egypt (file) 2. various of restaurants in Egypt (file) 3. various of markets in Egypt (file) STORYLINE: Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rose to 38 percent in September from 37.4 percent in August 2023, Egypt's official statistics authority said on Tuesday. Monthly prices of food and beverages climbed by 3.6 percent, vegetables by 19.2 percent, fruits by 5.4 percent, and sugar by 2.9 percent, Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) said. Egypt has been struggling to curb the inflation rates that have been rising over the past few years, amid local currency depreciation and foreign currency shortage. On Monday, Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government will reduce the prices of seven basic food commodities by 15 percent to 25 percent, adding that "containing inflation and cont

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Peru records inflation of 3.17% in first 7 months

STORY: Peru records inflation of 3.17% in first 7 months DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Lima 2. various of restaurants, shops and traffic 3. various of a concert STORYLINE: Peru's Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered an increase of 0.34 percent in July, accumulating an increase of 3.17 percent in the first seven months of the year, the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported on Tuesday. The CPI of Metropolitan Lima had an increase of 0.39 percent in the seventh month of the year to accumulate a variation of 2.92 between January and July of 2023, the entity indicated in the report "Variation of the Price Indicators of the Economy." The annual rate (last 12 months) of the indicator showed a variation of 6.02 percent in the case of the national indicator and 5.88 percent for Metropolitan Lima. The annual rate was thus slightly higher than the forecast of "below 6 percent" made by the Minister of Econ

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Tourist killed, 7 injured in shooting, run-over attack in Tel Aviv

STORY: Tourist killed, 7 injured in shooting, run-over attack in Tel Aviv DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of police at the scene of the attack in Tel Aviv STORYLINE: A tourist was killed and seven other tourists were injured on Friday night during a shooting and run-over attack in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, Israeli authorities said. The incident occurred in the bars and restaurants area along Tel Aviv's seaside promenade, Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service said in a statement, adding the victim was a man in his 30s. According to a police statement, the assailant rammed his car into passers-by before stepping out and starting to shoot. He was shot dead by a police officer at the scene. The attacker was identified as an Arab citizen of Israel from Kafr Qasim, east of Tel Aviv, state-owned Kan TV news reported. Also on Friday, two British-Israeli sisters, respectively aged 16 and 20, were killed in a drive-by shooting in the nort

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JP Tower's commercial facility opens

TOKYO, Japan - A tape-cutting ceremony is held in Tokyo on March 21, 2013, to open a seven-floor commercial facility inside the 38-story JP Tower building near the Japan Railway group's Tokyo Station. The 9,400-square-meter facility called ''Kitte,'' which means postage stamp, accommodates 27 restaurants and 71 shops including fashion outlets.

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JP Tower's commercial facility opens

TOKYO, Japan - A tape-cutting ceremony is held in Tokyo on March 21, 2013, to open a seven-floor commercial facility inside the 38-story JP Tower building near the Japan Railway group's Tokyo Station. The 9,400-square-meter facility called ''Kitte,'' which means postage stamp, accommodates 27 restaurants and 71 shops including fashion outlets.

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Tokyo DisneySea theme park opens to public

URAYASU, Japan - Tokyo DisneySea, the Disney group's first marine theme park, opens to the public Sept. 4 in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, some 10 kilometers east of central Tokyo. The 71.4-hectare park includes seven ''ports of call,'' with 23 attractions, along with 33 restaurants and 32 shops.

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Restaurants, bridge disappear in Turkey quake

GOLCUK, Turkey - Seven restaurants and a pier in a busy quarter of Golcuk facing the Gulf of Izmit in Turkey fell into the sea after last week's powerful earthquake. Photo shows the city's coastal area where a piece of land more than 50 meters wide and hundreds of meters long sank due to the quake.

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Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market

STORY: Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenic spots 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU BINGQIAN, Visitor 3. various of an airport 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG GUIFANG, Manager of local restaurant 5. various of restaurants 6. various of home appliances STORYLINE: During the National Day holiday in China, both online and offline shopping have gained momentum, thanks to heightened consumer enthusiasm and the implementation of pro-consumption policies. According to China's Ministry of Commerce, during the seven-day holiday, various pro-consumption activities have been launched nationwide. They include handing out consumption vouchers, enriching traveling activities and organizing consumption festivals to boost culture and tourism consumption. Travel fervor runs high during the holiday. Many people choose to take a few days off and relax. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU BINGQIAN, Visitor "

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HKSAR cuts hotel quarantine for inbound travelers to 3 days

STORY: HKSAR cuts hotel quarantine for inbound travelers to 3 days DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. introduction of the app "LeaveHomeSafe" 3. various of Hong Kong views STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will shorten the COVID-19 hotel quarantine period for inbound travelers flying from overseas or Taiwan to three days from the previous seven days starting Friday, the HKSAR government announced Monday. The quarantine will be followed by four days of health monitoring, during which travelers can leave home but are restricted from restaurants and bars, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee told a press conference. Lee stressed that the shortening of the hotel quarantine period doesn't mean the HKSAR is giving up on controlling the pandemic, adding that the local government is striking a balance between risk control and economic development. He also vowed to introduce scientific me

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San Fermin festival celebrated in Spain after two-year break

STORY: San Fermin festival celebrated in Spain after two-year break DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: The first running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona signaled the return of the world-famous San Fermin fiestas after a two-year break due to COVID-19 on Thursday. The highly dangerous "Encierro" as it is known sees hundreds of locals and tourists risk their lives to run alongside six fighting bulls from their holding pens to the city bullring at 8 o'clock every morning for the seven days of the Fiesta. Five people suffered slight injuries during Thursday's first chaotic run. San Fermin sees the population of Pamplona swell from its usual 200,000 inhabitants to around a million, with Spanish railway operator Renfe preparing extra trains for the whole weeks. This provides a huge boost to the city's tourist sector, with hotels at full capacity and restaurants and bars packed every day of the

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Tokyo DisneySea theme park opens to public

URAYASU, Japan - Tokyo DisneySea, the Disney group's first marine theme park, opens to the public Sept. 4 in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, some 10 kilometers east of central Tokyo. The 71.4-hectare park includes seven ''ports of call,'' with 23 attractions, along with 33 restaurants and 32 shops.

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A teahouse at Oji

Although only Nanushi Falls exists at present, Oji was blessed with water during the Meiji Period as shown by the fact that it gained fame for its seven waterfalls. Shibusawa Eiichi realized the value of the land and founded the Shoshi Company here (later the Oji Paper Mill). Ignorant of the dangers of dioxin and other toxins, people relaxing at the restaurants and the teahouses considered the smoke from the factory chimney to be a welcome example of modernization.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number53‐10‐0]

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Day after Japan expands coronavirus emergency to 7 more prefectures

A street lined with bars and restaurants is quiet in Osaka's Kita Ward on Jan. 14, 2021, a day after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency in seven additional prefectures, including Osaka, amid the continued spread of the novel coronavirus.

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