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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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[Breaking News]New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

KUSHIRO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation. (Kyodo)

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New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation.

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New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Taitung

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan at around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. The quake had a depth of about 11.9 km and shook buildings as far away as Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The video shows a store shelf shaking in Chiayi City, about 130 kilometers northwest of Taitung County.

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

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JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

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JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

The icebreaker Soya's logo is painted over as a ceremony to decommission the ship, the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

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JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

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JCG's oldest patrol boat retires

A ceremony to decommission the Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, is held in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2025, after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship traveled about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, and rescued over 1,450 people in more than 600 shipwreck cases.

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JCG's oldest patrol boat departs for final voyage

The Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, departs from its home port of Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 4, 2025, for its final voyage after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship will be decommissioned on Nov. 12 after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth

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JCG's oldest patrol boat departs for final voyage

The Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, departs from its home port of Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 4, 2025, for its final voyage after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship will be decommissioned on Nov. 12 after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth.

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RECAP: Vigils Across America Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk After Fatal Shooting

Following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, supporters across the United States held candlelight vigils to honor his memory. Events took place in multiple cities, with participants gathering to pay tribute, share memories, and reaffirm their commitment to the causes Kirk championed. The nationwide vigils highlighted Kirk’s influence in conservative circles and the widespread impact of his sudden death on supporters and the broader political community.

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Recap: Fires Ravage Los Angeles Area 2

Fires ravaging the Los Angeles area since last week have killed at least 24 people, burned more than 40,000 acres, and forced about 150,000 people to evacuate. The Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 14 percent contained, while the Eaton Fire has burned 14,117 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to CalFire.

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Recap: Cyclone Chido Ravages Mayotte Island, Leaving Trail Of Destruction

Cyclone Chido pummeled Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, on Saturday, December 14, causing widespread destruction. At least 22 deaths and over 1,500 injuries have been reported, according to reports.

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Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations

STORY: Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ministry of Finance 2. various of Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait speaking STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait said on Sunday that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) has experienced growth in its operations from July 2023 to May 2024, referring the total value of services processed through GePG reached 2.5 trillion Egyptian pound (EGP) (about 51.9 billion USD) during this period, compared to 2.1 trillion EGP (43.6 billion USD) in the previous fiscal year. The electronic payment service for workers' salaries in the country saw a growth rate of 24 percent, amounting to 299.4 billion EGP (6.21 billion USD), versus 242.2 billion EGP (5.03 billion USD) in the same period of the last fiscal year. The minister further highlighted that the value of the electronic payment service

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Uber to pay Aussie taxi drivers about 178.5 mln USD in class action settlement

STORY: Uber to pay Aussie taxi drivers about 178.5 mln USD in class action settlement SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles and taxi cars on streets in Sydney, Australia STORYLINE: After a five-year class action, the ride-sharing giant Uber has agreed to pay 272 million Australian dollars (about 178.5 million U.S. dollars) to compensate taxi drivers in the country for operating services without being licensed. "There has been a historic settlement reached in the Uber class action, with Uber to pay 272 million Australian dollars - the fifth-highest class action resolution ever in Australian legal history," Maurice Blackburn, the plaintiff firm that filed the case in 2019, announced on Monday. "As a result, the Supreme Court (of Victoria) trial due to begin today will not be proceeding. The Court will need to approve the settlement as being in the best interests of group members, and work

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Palestine condemns Israel's use of starvation as weapon in Gaza

STORY: Palestine condemns Israel's use of starvation as weapon in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAHRAN, Displaced Gazan 3. various of locals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NAGLAA, Displaced Gazan STORYLINE: The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy on Friday condemned Israel for using starvation as a weapon in its war in the Gaza Strip for more than five months. It highlighted the sharp and unprecedented rise in the cost of living index in the Gaza Strip as a result of the prolonged conflict, recording a staggering increase of 111 percent since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAHRAN, Displaced Gazan "We haven't had bread for about five months. Even when my uncle managed to get a bag of flour, some people robbed him after threatening him with a knife. We only ate soy, corn, and any available

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Canadian expat explores festive traditions in ancient city in China's Guangdong

STORY: Canadian expat explores festive traditions in ancient city in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOSHUA and Daughter of shop owner 3. STANDUP 2 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province 4. STANDUP 3 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JOSHUA and Barista 6. STANDUP 4 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province "Hey it's Joshua, and today we're about an hour south of Guangzhou in the city of Jiangmen, exploring the rich history of the ancient town and the New Year's market. One of the items on the New Year's shopping list are couplets, which are hung beside the door of your home on th

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Australian firms look forward to attending 7th CIIE

STORY: Australian firms look forward to attending 7th CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES HUDSON, Corporate Affairs Director of EZZ Life Science Holdings Ltd. STORYLINE: Representatives from Australian firms are highly optimistic and look forward to the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai in November 2024. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES HUDSON, Corporate Affairs Director of EZZ Life Science Holdings Ltd. "Look, the CIIE is one of the most important dates on the global trade calendar. For businesses like EZZ, it's an incredible event where we can connect with the buyers, educate consumers about our products, and build higher level relationships. So for us, the CIIE is a very important event. This year, I think the CIIE is gonna be bigger than ever, better than ever." Nearly 200 representatives from government orga

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers transfer a folding bed at a temporary shelter in Zhenxiong County of Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Death toll rises to 11 in southwest China landslide

STORY: Death toll rises to 11 in southwest China landslide SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:15 LOCATION: ZHENXIONG, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of landslide site and rescue efforts STORYLINE: The death toll from a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday has climbed to 11, local authorities said on early Tuesday morning. The landslide occurred in Liangshan Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. More than 1,000 rescue workers are carrying out search and rescue work at the site. Preliminary investigation by an expert group determined that the disaster resulted from a collapse in the steep cliff area atop the slope, said Wu Junyao, director of the natural resources and planning bureau of Zhaotong. The collapsed mass measured approximately 100 meters in

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. Seven people have been located and confirmed dead as of 6:30 p.m. Monday, following a landslide in southwest China's Yunnan Province, local authorities have said. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. A total of 795 rescue workers equipped with one drone and 120 vehicles, including excavators, loaders and transport vehicles, are carrying out search and rescue work at the site. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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Chinese economy beats 2023 growth targets with GDP reaching new level

STORY: Chinese economy beats 2023 growth targets with GDP reaching new level SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024/file DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: BEIJING/SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU HAO, Chief Economist, Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd. 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEROME GRAY, President Global Marketing Premium Chocolate, Ferrero STORYLINE: China's gross domestic product (GDP) posted a growth of 5.2 percent year on year in 2023, higher than the annual target of around 5 percent, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Wednesday. The country's GDP reached a record of 126.06 trillion yuan (about 17.71 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU HAO, Chief Economist, Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd. "The year of 2023 is important for the Chinese economy. We see that the overall consumption has been leading the economic recovery since Q1 in 2023. In the meantime, the invest

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Australian expat explores folk song culture in S China

STORY: Australian expat explores folk song culture in S China SHOOTING DATE: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Adam learning about Chinese salty-water songs STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM MAWSON, Australian expat living in Zhongshan "What a wonderful song! How come I've never heard it before?" SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU RONGMEI, Inheritor of Zhongshan salty-water song "This is a folk song of Dan people (historically known as the "Boat People,") in Tanzhou, Zhongshan." SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM MAWSON, Australian expat living in Zhongshan "Hello. My name is Adam. Today, I've come to the birthplace of Zhongshan folk songs-Tanzhou. Zhongshan salty-water song is a microcosm of Zhongshan folk songs and is one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. It is said that the Zhongshan salty-water song has been passed down for over 300 years." The Zhongshan salty-water song from Tanzhou town is the oldest with t

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer

STORY: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin 2. various of aerial view of the Pentagon STORYLINE: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and underwent a minimally invasive procedure, Walter Reed National Military Center officials said in a statement on Tuesday. The latest announcement came one day after the White House and the Pentagon both said that they would investigate why President Joe Biden and other high-ranking officials were not informed immediately about the defense secretary's hospitalization and left in the dark for several days. The cancer was discovered after a routine prostate screening, Walter Reed officials said. On Dec. 22, Austin underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure called prostatectomy to treat and cure prostate cancer. He was

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Türkiye expects U.S. to approve F-16 jet sales in exchange for ratifying Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Türkiye expects U.S. to approve F-16 jet sales in exchange for ratifying Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023 with file DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with U.S. President Joe Biden in Indonesia (file) 2. various of Turkish F-16 fighter jets (file) 3. various of meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with U.S. President Joe Biden (file) 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BATU COSKUN, Foreign Policy Analyst STORYLINE: Türkiye is facing mounting pressure from the United States to finalize Sweden's accession to NATO, but Ankara is holding up ratification by demanding the sale of F-16 fighter jets, experts said. On Dec. 14, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden spoke over the phone about Sweden's application to join NATO, which has been delayed for more than a year due to Ankara's opposition. Erdogan told journalists this w

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Voting for Egypt's presidential election kicks off

STORY: Voting for Egypt's presidential election kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of polling stations in Cairo 3. various of candidates' campaigns STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent "Millions of Egyptians are set to cast their votes as the country's 2024 presidential election kicked off on Sunday with four candidates contesting, the most popular of whom is incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. Running from Dec. 10 to 12, the voting begins at 09:00 a.m. Cairo local time and lasts for 12 hours on each of the three days. I'm now at one of the polling stations in Cairo. As we can see, there are many residents coming here to vote." Overseas Egyptian voters had previously cast their ballots from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3. About 67 million Egyptians are eligible to vote at more than 9,000 polling stations nationwide. Sisi, who is r

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American teacher shares her time in China's Foshan

STORY: American teacher shares her time in China's Foshan SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: FOSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Foshan, China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHNNA WARNER, Vice Principal of Guangdong Country Garden School 3. various of the Guangdong Country Garden School 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHNNA WARNER, Vice Principal of Guangdong Country Garden School 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOHNNA WARNER, Vice Principal of Guangdong Country Garden School 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOHNNA WARNER, Vice Principal of Guangdong Country Garden School STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHNNA WARNER, Vice Principal of Guangdong Country Garden School "My name is Johnna Warner. We moved here (China's Foshan City) in 2017. We originally came to China because my husband was looking at investing in a business opportunity. So we talked about it, and we decided that going on an adventure and moving halfway around the world to China was a great idea."

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1st batch of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza truce begins

STORY: 1st batch of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed as Gaza truce begins SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Ramallah/Tel Aviv/Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinians celebrating 2. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter, Ramallah 3. various of the bus carrying Palestinian prisoners 4. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent, Tel Aviv 5. various of the release of Israeli hostages 6. STANDUP 3 (English): LENG RUIJIE, Xinhua correspondent, Cairo STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter, Ramallah "Palestinian prisoners celebrate their freedom in the West Bank as the Israeli authorities released them hours ago (Friday). All 39 women and children were freed from Ofer prison in Betunia near Ramallah city, under very restricted security measures. Many freed prisoners spoke about the harsh conditions Palestinians are enduring inside Israeli military jails, as many have serious

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China's digitally deliverable trade in services up 10.4 pct in first 8 months

STORY: China's digitally deliverable trade in services up 10.4 pct in first 8 months DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG SHOUWEN, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister 2. various of digitally deliverable trade in services STORYLINE: In the first eight months of this year, China's digitally deliverable trade in services stood at 1.81 trillion yuan (about 247.6 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 10.4 percent year on year, according to Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG SHOUWEN, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister "The overall scale of China's digital trade is steadily expanding. In 2022, China's digitally deliverable trade in services reached 2.51 trillion yuan (about 343.4 billion U.S. dollars), up 7.8 percent year on year, ranking fifth in the world. In the first eight months of this year, China's digitally deliverable trade in services stood at 1.81 trillion yuan (about 247.6 billion U.S. dollars

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Egypt, UAE sign currency swap agreement

STORY: Egypt, UAE sign currency swap agreement DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the Central Bank of Egypt 2. various shots of an accountant counting banknotes 3. various exterior shots of Misr Banque 4. various exterior shots of the National Bank of Egypt STORYLINE: The central banks of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Thursday a currency swap deal, agreeing to exchange up to 42 billion Egyptian pounds (about 1.36 billion U.S. dollars) and 5 billion UAE dirhams at nominal value. The agreement comes within the framework of strengthening relations between Egypt and the UAE at all levels and contributes to increasing their trade volume, a statement from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) quoted the bank's governor Hassan Abdallah as saying. He noted that the deal also serves as a cornerstone for joint financial cooperation between the two sides. UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama said the agreement

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How legendary judge inspires generations of Chinese | Cultural China

STORY: How legendary judge inspires generations of Chinese | Cultural China DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the professor delivering a lecture 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PEI BIN, Professor of Party School of Hefei Municipal Committee of the CPC STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PEI BIN, Professor of Party School of Hefei Municipal Committee of the CPC "Almost every month, I find myself on this special platform, talking about a particularly well-known figure in Hefei, who is a household name, and indeed, that is Bao Gong (Bao Zheng). Bao Gong can be considered a top figure among Chinese sages. People commonly refer to him as 'Justice Bao.' Throughout history, whether in folk novels, traditional operas, or film and television series, there are numerous classic legends about him. Some say that he was brilliant in handling cases, fearless in giving straightforward advice, and deeply resentful of evil deeds. At the time, the frequent flooding

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Israel requests U.S. approval to purchase more F-35 aircraft

STORY: Israel requests U.S. approval to purchase more F-35 aircraft DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. footage of F-35 (file) 2. various of F-35 in the air (courtesy of Israel Defense Forces) STORYLINE: Israel has submitted an official request to the United States to purchase a third squadron of F-35 stealth combat aircraft, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Sunday. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant submitted a Letter of Request to the U.S. Department of Defense in order to sign the deal "in the next few months," according to a statement released by the Israeli Defense Ministry. The request follows a previous agreement, in which Israel agreed to buy from the United States 25 F-35 aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, in a deal that includes support and maintenance. The ministry estimates that the value of the deal is about 3 billion U.S. dollars, which would be financed by U.S. security aid funds to Israel. The first three jets of

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Emerging economies concerned about U.S. dollar hegemony, says analyst

STORY: Emerging economies concerned about U.S. dollar hegemony, says analyst DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. street views in Johannesburg 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim 3. street views related to BRICS in Johannesburg 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim 5. street views related to BRICS in Johannesburg 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim STORYLINE: Developing nations are becoming more worried about the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the global financial system and are taking measures to tackle the issue. This is according to Sant Manukyan, an analyst with Is Yatirim, the investment banking arm of Isbank Group in Istanbul. He said the problem is not the dollar itself but the United States wielding the dollar as a tool of influence. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim "In fact, the issue that disturbs the countries here is

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Confucius Institute in Nepal lauded during 1st inaugural anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute in Nepal lauded during 1st inaugural anniversary DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan University was hailed on Wednesday as an important platform for Nepalis to get to know about China as the institute marked its first inaugural anniversary in Nepal's capital. "Since its establishment to date, the Confucius Institute has proved invaluable in fostering people-to-people relations, cultural exchanges and linguistic understanding between the two great nations," said Shiva Lal Bhusal, rector of Tribhuvan University. The rector voiced hope the Confucius Institute will expand cooperation on joint research, publication and the exchange of faculties and students in the days to come among Tribhuvan University, East China University of Technology and Qinghai Nationalities University, which are co-building the institute, the second of its kind in Nepal. A propos

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Rescue, relief operations in full swing in China's flood-hit areas

STORY: Rescue, relief operations in full swing in China's flood-hit areas DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of floods in Heilongjiang Province, Hebei Province and Tianjin STORYLINE: Rescue and relief operations are in full swing in flood-hit areas in north and northeast China. Typhoon-induced rainstorms wreaked havoc in the regions over the past few days. In northeast China's Heilongjiang, power station workers are working around the clock to restore power supplies for the locals. Zhuozhou City in north China's Hebei is one of the worst-affected areas. Over 800 firefighters have been mobilized for drainage operations. In north China's Tianjin, more than 5,200 police officers are sent for rescue and relief operations daily. Police helicopters are also used to monitor key waterways. To support the recovery of agricultural production, China on Tuesday allocated disaster relief funds totaling 732 mln yuan (about $102.3 mln). Xinhua News

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Turkish police seize 850 kg of meth in Istanbul

STORY: Turkish police seize 850 kg of meth in Istanbul DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Anti-narcotics police seize narcotics 2. various of the exhibited narcotics STORYLINE: The Turkish police have seized about 850 kg of methamphetamine and detained 14 suspects in a recent anti-narcotics operation in Istanbul, police sources said Monday. The operation was carried out between June 11 and July 18 in nine districts of Istanbul. The seized drugs were exhibited at the main police headquarters. In June, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya vowed to eliminate any passage to drug dealers "who poison our youth and threaten our future". Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)