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Austrian tourism expert hails China's visa-free policy

STORY: Austrian tourism expert hails China's visa-free policy SHOOTING DATE: March 14, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GUNTHER GRUBER, VIP consultant of Kuoni travel Lounge, Austria STORYLINE: Travelers from six European countries, including Austria, enjoy China's visa exemption. The visa-free policy is effective from Thursday to Nov. 30 this year. Citizens with ordinary passports from the six European countries are allowed to stay in China for business, sightseeing, visiting families and friends, as well as transit for no more than 15 days. SOUNDBITE (English): GUNTHER GRUBER, VIP consultant of Kuoni travel Lounge in Austria "We are very happy to hear that you are lifting the visa, that visa-free travel for 15 days. I personally have been to China 26 times. I always love to do other choices, promote other choices. But Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an were the sales seller." Xinhua News Agency corresponden

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Türkiye raises policy rate to 45 pct as predicted

STORY: Türkiye raises policy rate to 45 pct as predicted SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024/Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish central bank (Nov. 30, 2023) 2. various of Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) 3. various of people at cashpoints in Türkiye (Jan. 9, 2024) 4. various of Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) STORYLINE: The Turkish central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 45 percent, in line with market expectations. The central bank's monetary policy committee said in a statement that the level of monetary tightening required to establish disinflation has been reached. "Taking into account the lagged impact of monetary tightening, the committee assesses that the monetary tightness required to establish the disinflation course is achieved and that this level will be maintained as long as needed," the statement said. According to the statement, the committee assessed that the current policy rate le

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18th International Fair of Lome underway in Togo

STORY: 18th International Fair of Lome underway in Togo SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the Togolese Center for Exhibitions and Fairs, main venue of the 18th International Fair of Lome 2. Various of artists performing during the opening ceremony 3. Various of visitors 4. Various of products on display STORYLINE: The 18th edition of the International Fair of Lome (FIL), one of West Africa's major trade events, is underway in Togo's capital with the participation of 1,148 exhibitors from 22 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. Under the theme "Connecting Markets for Strong Trade Growth," this 12-day event that kicked off on Thursday, has brought together participants from sectors such as agriculture, agribusiness, energy, industry, public works, trade, tourism and electronics. This year's theme perfectly aligns with the Togolese authorities' vision of the economic opportunities available in Togo for business

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TOGO-LOME-INTERNATIONAL FAIR

(231126) -- LOME, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor arranges exhibits at the 18th edition of the International Fair of Lome (FIL), in Lome, Togo, on Nov. 25, 2023. The 18th edition of FIL, one of West Africa's major trade events, opened on Thursday in Togo's capital with the participation of 1,148 exhibitors from 22 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. (Photo by Yawovi Kpowoenou/Xinhua)

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TOGO-LOME-INTERNATIONAL FAIR

(231126) -- LOME, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns about exhibits at the 18th edition of the International Fair of Lome (FIL), in Lome, Togo, on Nov. 25, 2023. The 18th edition of FIL, one of West Africa's major trade events, opened on Thursday in Togo's capital with the participation of 1,148 exhibitors from 22 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. (Photo by Yawovi Kpowoenou/Xinhua)

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Police officer killed in South Australia shooting

STORY: Police officer killed in South Australia shooting SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Commissioner speaking in relation to the shooting at Senior (video authorized by South Australia Police) STORYLINE: A police officer was dead and another injured following a shooting at a rural property in South Australia (SA). SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens on Friday morning identified Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, 53, as the officer who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday night. Doig was responding to reports that a man had shot a dog at a property near Bordertown, 240 km southeast of Adelaide near SA's border with Victoria, with colleagues Michael Hutchinson and Rebekah Cass at 11:20 p.m. local time on Thursday when they were confronted by a 26-year-old armed man and Doig was shot. Stevens said at a press conference that colleagues and paramedics tried to save Doig but he died at the scene. Hutchinson, 59

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CHINA-SHANXI-LYULIANG-COAL MINE COMPANY-BUILDING-FIRE (CN)

(231116) -- LYULIANG, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters try to put out a fire at a building of the Yongju coal mine company in Lyuliang City, north China's Shanxi province, Nov. 16, 2023. As of 2 p.m. Thursday, 26 died and 38 were injured after a fire broke out Thursday morning at a building of a coal mine company in north China's Shanxi Province, authorities said. The fire ripped through the second floor of the four-story building located in Lishi District of Lyuliang City. The on-site rescue operation ended at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, according to the information office of the city government. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANXI-LYULIANG-COAL MINE COMPANY-BUILDING FIRE (CN)

(231116) -- LYULIANG, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters try to put out a fire at a building of a coal mine company in Lyuliang City, north China's Shanxi Province, on Nov. 16, 2023. Death toll has risen to 26 after a fire broke out Thursday morning at a building of a coal mine company in north China's Shanxi Province, according to rescuers. The fire ripped through the second floor of the five-story building located in Lishi District of Lyuliang City. Rescue efforts are underway, according to local authorities. More than 60 people have been sent to a local hospital for treatment. The building belongs to the private Yongju coal mine company. (Xinhua)

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EGYPT-GIZA-PYRAMIDS-ART EXHIBITION

(231026) -- GIZA, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows an artwork exhibited during the "Forever Is Now" international art exhibition at Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt. With the participation of 14 international artists, the exhibition "Forever Is Now" was launched on Thursday in the area of Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau. The exhibition runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-GIZA-PYRAMIDS-ART EXHIBITION

(231026) -- GIZA, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows an artwork exhibited during the "Forever Is Now" international art exhibition at Giza Pyramids With the participation of 14 international artists, the exhibition "Forever Is Now" was launched on Thursday in the area of Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau. The exhibition runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-GIZA-PYRAMIDS-ART EXHIBITION

(231026) -- GIZA, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view an artwork exhibited during the "Forever Is Now" international art exhibition at Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 26, 2023. With the participation of 14 international artists, the exhibition "Forever Is Now" was launched on Thursday in the area of Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau. The exhibition runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-GIZA-PYRAMIDS-ART EXHIBITION

(231026) -- GIZA, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view an artwork exhibited during the "Forever Is Now" international art exhibition at Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 26, 2023. With the participation of 14 international artists, the exhibition "Forever Is Now" was launched on Thursday in the area of Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau. The exhibition runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-GIZA-PYRAMIDS-ART EXHIBITION

(231026) -- GIZA, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view an artwork exhibited during the "Forever Is Now" international art exhibition at Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 26, 2023. With the participation of 14 international artists, the exhibition "Forever Is Now" was launched on Thursday in the area of Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the surrounding plateau. The exhibition runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-BED BATH & BEYOND-POOR QUARTERLY RESULTS

(230105) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at the main entrance of a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York, the United States, on Jan. 5, 2023. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., a U.S. home furnishing chain store headquartered in New Jersey, is expected to continuously report poor operating results for the quarter ended Nov. 26, 2022, the company said on Thursday. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua) TO GO WITH U.S. home furnishing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond sees poor quarterly results

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U.S.-NEW YORK-BED BATH & BEYOND-POOR QUARTERLY RESULTS

(230105) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man is seen at a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York, the United States, on Jan. 5, 2023. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., a U.S. home furnishing chain store headquartered in New Jersey, is expected to continuously report poor operating results for the quarter ended Nov. 26, 2022, the company said on Thursday. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua) TO GO WITH U.S. home furnishing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond sees poor quarterly results

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U.S.-NEW YORK-BED BATH & BEYOND-POOR QUARTERLY RESULTS

(230105) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York, the United States, on Jan. 5, 2023. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., a U.S. home furnishing chain store headquartered in New Jersey, is expected to continuously report poor operating results for the quarter ended Nov. 26, 2022, the company said on Thursday. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua) TO GO WITH U.S. home furnishing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond sees poor quarterly results

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U.S.-NEW YORK-BED BATH & BEYOND-POOR QUARTERLY RESULTS

(230105) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop for vacuum cleaners at a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York, the United States, on Jan. 5, 2023. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., a U.S. home furnishing chain store headquartered in New Jersey, is expected to continuously report poor operating results for the quarter ended Nov. 26, 2022, the company said on Thursday. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua) TO GO WITH U.S. home furnishing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond sees poor quarterly results

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Tiger Woods tees off in Japan

World No. 1 pro golf player Tiger Woods tees off at a Japanese pro golf tournament in Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Kyushu, on Thursday, Nov. 26. More than 2,000 fans at the four-day Casio World Open looked on. This is his first appearance in an official Japanese golf tournament.

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Damages suit by Allied POWs turned down

Seven former prisoners of war from four Allied powers walk down into the Tokyo District Court on Thursday Nov. 26 to hear a ruling on their $154,000 damages suit filed against the Japanese government for their sufferings during World War II internment in Japanese-occupied Southeast Asia. The court turned down the suit, filed on behalf of some 11,000 former POWs in Britain, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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European investment tool worth 26.2 bln euros adopted in Greece

STORY: European investment tool worth 26.2 bln euros adopted in Greece DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Greek government and European Commission and the EIB Group signing the agreement for the InvestEU program 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): MARGARITIS SCHINAS, Vice President of the European Commission 3. various of research laboratory of the University of Athens 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): CHRISTOS STAIKOURAS, Greek Finance Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): CHRISTIAN KETTEL THOMSEN, EIB Vice-President 6. various of the research laboratory of the University of Athens STORYLINE: A 26.2 billion euro (27.26 billion dollars) investment tool has been adopted by the European Commission (EC), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) this week. The InvestEU program was signed in Athens on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): MARGARITIS SCHINAS, Vice President of the European Commission "InvestEU is one of the main tools we have

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6-year-old boy rescued after nearly 48 hours in Indonesia quake

STORY: 6-year-old boy rescued after nearly 48 hours in Indonesia quake DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of ruins of the earthquake 3. various of the boy being rescued STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "310 people have been killed with another 24 still missing after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday afternoon. In Cianjur, one of the hardest-hit areas, a 6-year-old boy named Azka was rescued by an evacuation team from the ruins of his house after being trapped for almost 48 hours. According to the country's National Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency, risk assessments of the impacts of the quake are underway and the aid would be continuously distributed to the survivors in evacuation centers across the district of Cianjur. On Thursday, the agency reported the tremors destroyed over 56,000 houses and displaced more than 62

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Ghanaian football fans praise Black Stars despite loss to Portugal

STORY: Ghanaian football fans praise Black Stars despite loss to Portugal DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLISTS: 1. various of Ghanaian football fans 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYARIGA, Security officer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): REALITY, Football fan STORYLINE: A huge number of football fans in Ghana said Thursday they were proud of the Black Stars despite losing to Portugal 3-2 in their opening game at the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar. According to the fans, the Black Stars played one of the best games against much-fancied Portugal, ranked ninth by FIFA in its latest rankings. Some fans who watched the game from a giant television screen mounted in front of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation said they were not disappointed with the team, but expressed optimism the Black Stars will correct their mistakes going into their next match on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYARIGA, Security officer "I'm not disappointed because the boys have done well, they have done

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Myanmar announces National Day amnesty for 5,774 prisoners

STORY: Myanmar announces National Day amnesty for 5,774 prisoners DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people waiting for released prisoners outside the Insein Prison in Yangon 2. various of buses carrying newly released prisoners outside the Insein Prison 3. various of people waving to newly released prisoners in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's State Administration Council granted amnesty to 5,774 prisoners on Thursday to mark its National Day, according to the state-run television channel MRTV. According to the council's separate orders, former ministers, artists and four foreign nationals were also granted amnesty on the National Day. The prisoners are remitted sentences to mark the country's National Day and on the humanitarian ground, as well as in view of relations between the respective countries and Myanmar, it said. The council also closed the cases against 11 artists who are still being prosecuted in various courts in the cou

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Spain's World Cup squad flies to Jordan

STORY: Spain's World Cup squad flies to Jordan DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spain squad for the World Cup (Courtesy of Official Spanish Football Team) STORYLINE: The 26-man Spain squad for the World Cup departed from Madrid to Amman on Tuesday. The squad will play a friendly against Jordan on Thursday. They are expected to arrive in Doha, where they will have their training camp to prepare for their Group E opening game against Costa Rica on Nov. 23. Spain will then face Germany and Japan in the remaining group games. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Madrid. (XHTV)

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Tiger Woods tees off in Japan

World No. 1 pro golf player Tiger Woods tees off at a Japanese pro golf tournament in Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Kyushu, on Thursday Nov. 26. More than 2,000 fans at the four-day Casio World Open looked on. This is his first appearance in an official Japanese golf tournament.

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Damages suit by Allied POWs turned down

Seven former prisoners of war from four Allied powers walk down into the Tokyo District Court on Thursday Nov. 26 to hear a ruling on their $154,000 damages suit filed against the Japanese government for their sufferings during World War II internment in Japanese-occupied Southeast Asia. The court turned down the suit, filed on behalf of some 11,000 former POWs in Britain, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.