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Football: WE League

Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza players celebrate after winning their first WE League women's football title at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka in Tokyo on May 17, 2025.

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Football: WE League

Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza players celebrate after winning their first WE League women's football title at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka in Tokyo on May 17, 2025.

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UEFA Europa League - Besiktas vs Athletic Bilbao

Besiktas fans unfurled a banner saying “we are in mourning” for those who lost their lives in the burning hotel in Bolu during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Besiktas JK and Athletic Club at Besiktas Park on January 22, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by DIA Images/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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JCLP “Must Speak Up Now” Urgent Conference for 1.5 Degree Target

JCLP “We must speak up now” emergency press conference for the 1.5 degree target. Pictured from left to right: Masanori Imai, co-chairman of JCLP; Akira Nagakubo, Hayama Town Fishermen's Association; Yoshitaka Inoue, Furman representative director; Tomoko Irie, director of J League Sustainability Department; Takeo Fujiwara, professor of public health at Institute of Science Tokyo; Kenji Kono, professional skier.=December 3,2024,Tokyo

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'We must speak up now' Urgent press conference for 1.5 degree goal

“We must speak up now” Urgent press conference for the 1.5 degree target. Pictured from left to right: Masanori Imai, co-chairman of JCLP; Akira Nagakubo, Hayama Town Fishermen's Association; Yoshitaka Inoue, Furman representative director; Tomoko Irie, director of the J League Sustainability Department; Takeo Fujiwara, professor of public health at Institute of Science Tokyo; Kenji Kono, professional skier.”=December 3,2024,Tokyo

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Protest - Aubervilliers

Protesters hold a sign "We do not play with the genocide" during in a demonstration against the holding of the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Israel prior to the start of the game, in Aubervilliers, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on November 14, 2024. Photos by Jrmy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Aya Sameshima, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, speaks at her retirement press conference in Saitama near Tokyo on May 25, 2024. She retired from competition at the end of the WE League season in Japan with Omiya Ardija Ventus.

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Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Aya Sameshima, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, speaks at her retirement press conference in Saitama near Tokyo on May 25, 2024. She retired from competition at the end of the WE League season in Japan with Omiya Ardija Ventus.

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The Arab League reaffirms solid stance with Palestine

STORY: The Arab League reaffirms solid stance with Palestine SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League permanent members holding an extraordinary meeting in Cairo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HOSSAM ZAKI, Assistant secretary of the Arab League 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED MOSTAFA, Egypt's Permanent Delegate to the Arab League 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHANAD AL-AKLOOK, Representative of Palestine at the Arab League STORYLINE: The Arab League permanent members held an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday in the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, reaffirming its solid stance with Palestine. The meeting, called upon by request from Palestine and headed by Mauritania, discussed the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HOSSAM ZAKI, Assistant secretary of the Arab League "International stances have changed and gradually moved towards the Arab stance that we

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Football J-League players gather at promotional event for season

TOKYO, Feb. 19 Kyodo - Players from all 20 J-League first-division football clubs gathered at a promotional event in Tokyo on Monday, four days before the season begins."Last year, we had the 30th anniversary of the league's opening. This season is important as we head toward the next 30 years," the league's chairman, Yoshikazu Nonomura said.(Kyodo)

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Pakistan's major parties agree to form coalition gov't

STORY: Pakistan's major parties agree to form coalition gov't SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of joint press conference 2. various of National Assembly of Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistan's two major political parties, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), agreed to form a coalition government in center, leaders of the two parties said Tuesday night. "Both the parties have agreed on a power-sharing formula as we have the required number of seats in the National Assembly (NA) to form the government," PML-N president and former prime minister Shahbaz Sharif said during a joint press conference in Islamabad. Following days of negotiations between the two parties, it has been decided that Sharif will be the joint candidate for both parties for the slot of prime minister and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari will be the joint candidate for the president's slot. Sharif said that

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China's star spiker Zhu scores 7 points in Scandicci's victory to Trentino

STORY: China's star spiker Zhu scores 7 points in Scandicci's victory to Trentino SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: SCANDICCI, Italy CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the game 2. various of Zhu Ting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASSIMO BARBOLINI, Scandicci's head coach 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU TING, China women's volleyball star spiker STORYLINE: China's volleyball star spiker Zhu Ting scored seven points as Scandicci defeated bottom-ranked Trentino 3-0 in the Italian Serie A1 volleyball league on Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASSIMO BARBOLINI, Scandicci's head coach "We know she is the strongest player in the world, so she must maintain this level. I know she can make a difference in important matches, and I'm sure that she will do." Zhu told Xinhua that her physical condition has not been particularly good recently due to the intensive competition, and she has also been slowly recovering from a wrist injury. Regarding her career plans and whether

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U.S. adopts double standards on Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Palestinian diplomat

STORY: U.S. adopts double standards on Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Palestinian diplomat DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. Capitol 2. various of street view in U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHANNAD AKLOUK, Palestine's permanent representative at the Arab League (AL) STORYLINE: A Palestinian diplomat has said that the U.S. adopts a policy of double standards on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHANNAD AKLOUK, Palestine's permanent representative at the Arab League (AL) "Palestine, and the Gaza Strip in particular, is considered an integral part of Arab national security. The United States adopts a policy of double standards. The U.S. views the international law and human rights in Ukraine completely differently from those in the region and Palestine. We, the Palestinian people, are confident that in a multipolar global system, there will be more justice and fairness for the Palestinian people." Some 1,300 people

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players celebrate after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players (front) acknowledge the crowd after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players rush to the pitch as they win the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players acknowledge the crowd after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players celebrate after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match

STORY: China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match STORYLINE: China women's volleyball team conducted a sharing session with the disciplined forces of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and played a friendly match with them on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GONG XIANGYU, China women's volleyball team player "Yesterday, the China women's volleyball team went to universities, middle schools and primary schools to communicate with students of different ages and with people from all walks of life here in Hong Kong. We hope that through the influence of our team, more people can be encouraged to take part in the sports." China women's volleyball team arrived in Hong Kong on June 6 for their second-week matches of the FIVB Women's Nations League (VNL). They concluded the matches in Hong Kong with two wins and

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Football: Urawa Reds win WE League championship

Urawa Reds players pose for a photo after winning the WE League women's football championship at Urawa Komaba Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo, on June 3, 2023.

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Football: Urawa Reds win WE League championship

Urawa Reds players celebrate winning the WE League women's football championship at Urawa Komaba Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo, on June 3, 2023.

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Football: Urawa Reds win WE League championship

Urawa Reds players celebrate winning the WE League women's football championship at Urawa Komaba Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo, on June 3, 2023.

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Football: Urawa Reds win WE League championship

Urawa Reds players celebrate after defeating Omiya Ardija 4-0 to win the WE League women's football championship at Urawa Komaba Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo, on June 3, 2023.

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Football: Urawa Reds win WE League championship

Urawa Reds forward Kozue Ando (C) lifts the trophy as she and her teammates celebrate winning the WE League women's football championship at Urawa Komaba Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo, on June 3, 2023.

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Supportive Arab stance facilitates political settlement of Syrian crisis: experts

STORY: Supportive Arab stance facilitates political settlement of Syrian crisis: experts DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Syrian foreign ministry 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 3. various of Danura speaking 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer STORYLINE: Supportive Arab attitude and approach toward Syria could accelerate a political settlement to the war-torn country, particularly after the return of Syria to the Arab League (AL) recently, said Syrian experts. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert "This decision is a significant shift in the Arab and regional landscapes. Most certainly, it constitutes a new stage in the joint Arab work. Firstly, when we say helping Syria to eliminate terrorism and to have a decision th

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China's foreign trade businesses see surge in orders

STORY: China's foreign trade businesses see surge in orders DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rizhao Port 2. various of an industrial park in Alxa League 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU MAOFA, Deputy general manager of a pharmaceutical company 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU SONG, Deputy general manager of a fertilizer company 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU JILONG, Deputy director of a container automation operation center at Rizhao Port STORYLINE: China's foreign trade businesses have seen a surge in orders in the early days of 2023 with sounder COVID-19 response measures in effect. At an industrial park in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, companies are taking action to boost production and meet the increasing demand from overseas markets. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU MAOFA, Deputy general manager of a pharmaceutical company "Our company is operating at full capacity. We are focusing on catching up with orders to ensure

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(1)Rain hits Boston, washes away Game 3 of ALCS

BOSTON, United States - Hideki Matsui walks to the indoor practice facility after the third game of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox was postponed due to rain on Oct. 15. ''We want to play in good condition so it can't be helped the game was postponed,'' Matsui said. (MLB)

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Gral strike gives Iwata Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Brazilian striker Rodrigo Gral celebrates after striking the winner as Jubilo Iwata defeated Cerezo Osaka 1-0 to win the Emperor's Cup at Tokyo's National Stadium on Jan. 1. ''This season we battled hard and today's win makes up for the disappointment of missing out on the league title the way we did,'' said Gral after the match.

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(1)MLB cancels Mariners-Athletics season openers in Japan

PEORIA, United States - Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki speaks to reporters in Peoria, Florida on March 18 after Major League Baseball announced the cancellation of a trip to Japan by the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics to play their season openers at Tokyo Dome. ''We have no choice but to abide by the decision since the matter concerns our safety and people's lives,'' Suzuki said. (MLB)

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Suzuki makes his first full appearance

BRUGES, Belgium - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki (R) made his first full league appearance for Genk but had an equally disappointing day as the Belgian champions were hammered 4-0 away at league leaders Bruges. ''We were second best in every department today,'' said Suzuki afterward.

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(1)Ex-Chunichi boss Hoshino to become new Hanshin manager

NAGOYA, Japan - Former Chunichi Dragons manager Senichi Hoshino speaks at a news conference in Nagoya on Dec. 15. Hoshino said he is poised to take on the tough task of reviving the Hanshin Tigers after his second round of talks with the Central League club. ''We've basically reached a conclusion. Today, we talked about details including plans to reinforce the team ahead of the new season,'' Hoshino said after meeting with Hanshin president Katsuyoshi Nozaki.

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Kashima defeats Iwata for J-League crown

The Kashima Antlers score twice in the first half to defeat defending champion Jubilo Iwata 2-1 on Nov. 28 and claim the J-League crown. ''I'm happy that we were able to give the fans such a wonderful game. We played well in the first half to take the lead and then controlled the match in the second half,'' Kashima manager Ze Mario said after the match at Kashima stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Indonesia to rebuild stadium of fatal stampede accident

STORY: Indonesia to rebuild stadium of fatal stampede accident DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:29 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesian President Joko Widodo meeting with Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the press conference (courtesy of BPMI) 3. various of FIFA president giving souvenirs to the Indonesian president (courtesy of BPMI) 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday that the government will demolish the Kanjuruhan stadium on the island of Java where more than 130 people have died in a stampede after a league match early this month. Thus, the arena will be built in accordance with the guidelines of the world soccer governing body FIFA, the president told reporters in Jakarta after meeting with Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "We will also demolish the Kanjuruhan S

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Arab League concerned about possible presidential vacuum in Lebanon

STORY: Arab League concerned about possible presidential vacuum in Lebanon DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Arab League (AL) Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and President Michel Aoun STORYLINE: The Arab League is concerned about a possible presidential vacuum in Lebanon, the pan-Arab bloc's assistant secretary-general said in Beirut on Friday. "We feel that the presidential election is approaching without any signs of reaching a consensus on the new president, which is a matter of concern for the Arab League," Hossam Zaki said following his meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun during his visit to the country. "Lebanon does not need a presidential vacuum at this time. The Arab League... is also striving to see the presidential election take place in peace. We hope it goes smoothly, which requires a lot of communication between the concerned parties," Zaki added. As Aoun's si

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Football: WE League's new chairperson

Haruna Takata, appointed new head of Japan's WE League professional women's football league, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Thriving with esports: Young CPC Members in New Era

STORY: Thriving with esports: Young CPC Members in New Era DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:09 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of esports club Edward Gaming 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JI XING, Coach and general manager of EDG 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JI XING, Coach and general manager of EDG 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JI XING, Coach and general manager of EDG 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): JI XING, Coach and general manager of EDG 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): JI XING, Coach and general manager of EDG STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JI XING, Coach and general manager of EDG "Whenever necessary, we should assume the responsibility of CPC members for the country and embrace it with passion, and give full play to the vanguard and exemplary role of Party members." The beginning of this summer season was exhilarating for Chinese esports club Edward Gaming (EDG). It started the 2022 China's League of Legends Pro League (LPL) Summer Split with a victory in June. Last year, t

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Syria's absence in AL "detrimental" to Arab nation: Algerian FM

STORY: Syria's absence in AL "detrimental" to Arab nation: Algerian FM DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference hall 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FAISAL MEKDAD, Syrian foreign minister 3. various of the meeting between Syrian foreign minister and Algerian foreign minister STORYLINE: Visiting Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra on Monday voiced support for Syria's return to the Arab League (AL), saying its absence has been "detrimental to the joint Arab work." Speaking at a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Damascus on the second day of his visit, Lamamra said that Algeria has been discussing with other Arab states on finding ways to fix this situation. "Many Arab officials are visiting Damascus and meeting with Syrian officials in many places, so we are optimistic," the Algerian minister said about the prospect of resuming Syria's suspended seat in the 22-member regional organization. SOUND

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Lebanese president calls for Arab unity to address challenges

STORY: Lebanese president calls for Arab unity to address challenges DATELINE: July 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of lebanese President Michel Aoun meeting Arab foreign ministers 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MICHEL AOUN, Lebanese President STORYLINE: Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Saturday called on Arab leaders to unite in order to tackle the various challenges now facing the Arab world. Aoun made the remarks during his meeting at Baabda Palace with Arab foreign ministers who had arrived in Beirut for the consultative ministerial meeting of the Arab League (AL). SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MICHEL AOUN, Lebanese President "Lebanon suffers from a series of accumulated crises, you know the problems that Lebanon is bearing due to the big numbers of displaced and refugees on its territories. Lebanon is no longer able to bear this reality, and the stance of the international community does not encourage to find quick solutions. We hope that you help us face these chall

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INAC Kobe Leonessa win inaugural WE League title

INAC Kobe Leonessa players celebrate after becoming the inaugural champions of Japan's first professional women's football competition WE League, with a 3-0 win at Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara in Sagamihara near Tokyo on May 8, 2022.

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China's Inner Mongolia sees more migratory birds

STORY: China's Inner Mongolia sees more migratory birds DATELINE: April 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of birdsSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO JIANPING, Photography enthusiastvarious of birdsvarious of photography enthusiastsSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHIFANG, Photography enthusiast STORYLINE: Ejina Banner of Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has seen a growing number of migratory birds as local ecological restoration efforts paid off. The migratory birds, such as black-headed gull, ruddy shelducks, grey goose and whooper swan, perch in the marsh waters for food and recuperate. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO JIANPING, Photography enthusiast "There are more birds this year than previous years, with more numbers and species." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHIFANG, Photography enthusiast "We are deeply impressed by such large flocks of birds. It shows that environment in Ejina Banner has greatly improved." A total of 128 species

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MLB cancels start of season over labor dispute

A baseball fan holds a signboard reading "We want baseball" near the venue of labor negotiations between Major League Baseball and players in Jupiter, Florida, on March 1, 2022. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the same day the sport will cancel the start of the 2022 regular season as the league had failed to reach a labor accord with players by the March 1 deadline.

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Football: Start of WE League in Japan

Fans gather at Noevir Stadium Kobe in Kobe, western Japan, for a match between Inac Kobe Leonessa and Omiya Ardija Ventus on Sept. 12, 2021, the opening day of the WE League, Japan's first professional women's football competition.