Japan's imperial family at exhibition

Japan's imperial family at exhibition

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (2nd from L) and their daughter Princess Aiko look at the Rolls-Royce convertible used for the imperial couple's wedding parade at an exhibition commemorating the couple's 30th wedding anniversary in Tokyo, on May 30, 2023. (Pool photo)

Mother of Japanese abductee

Mother of Japanese abductee

Sakie Yokota, 87, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea at age 13 in 1977, speaks during a press conference in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on May 30, 2023, ahead of the third anniversary of her husband's death on June 5.

Japan's imperial family at exhibition

Japan's imperial family at exhibition

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (2nd from L) and their daughter Princess Aiko look at the Rolls-Royce convertible used for the imperial couple's wedding parade at an exhibition commemorating the couple's 30th wedding anniversary in Tokyo, on May 30, 2023. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial family at exhibition

Japan's imperial family at exhibition

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko look at the Rolls-Royce convertible used for the imperial couple's wedding parade at an exhibition commemorating the couple's 30th wedding anniversary in Tokyo, on May 30, 2023. (Pool photo)

Mother of Japanese abductee

Mother of Japanese abductee

Sakie Yokota, 87, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea at age 13 in 1977, speaks during a press conference in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on May 30, 2023, ahead of the third anniversary of her husband's death on June 5.

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Protesters are holding the names of victims during a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, marking the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Police are seen blocking some of the protesters away from a dozen right-wing counter-protesters at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Police are seen blocking some of the protesters away from a dozen right-wing counter-protesters at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Police are seen blocking some of the protesters away from a dozen right-wing counter-protesters at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Nearly a thousand people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Police are seen blocking some of the protesters away from a dozen right-wing counter-protesters at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

A counter protest organized by right-wing activists Nikolai Nerling is being seen with few people at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30-year anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Emis Guerbuez, the mother of one of the victims, is posing for a picture during a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Protesters are holding the names of victims during a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, marking the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Police are seen blocking some of the protesters away from a dozen right-wing counter-protesters at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

protesters hold the names of victims during the demostration at Graf Wilhelm square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023 during the 30 years anniversary of xenophobic motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on the 29th in May 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto)

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Hundreds of people are taking part in a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Police are seen blocking some of the protesters away from a dozen right-wing counter-protesters at Mercimek Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, during the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

Demostration During The 30 Years Anniversary In Solingen

People are seeing pictures of victims on a banner during a demonstration at Graf Wilhelm Square in Solingen, Germany on May 29, 2023, marking the 30th anniversary of the xenophobic-motivated attacks on a Turkish family in Solingen on May 29, 1993 (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto).

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

Shanghai Celebrates The 100th Anniversary of Disney

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 26, 2023 - Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Q version of Iron Man and Spider-Man displayed at a food court to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Disney brand in Shanghai, China, May 26, 2023.

Serbia's 2nd Confucius Institute marks 9th anniversary

STORY: Serbia's 2nd Confucius Institute marks 9th anniversary DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: NOVI SAD, Serbia CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Serbian): ZOLT SAKALAS, Vice-president of provincial government of Vojvodina 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Serbian): BOJAN TUBIC, Serbia's assistant minister of education 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN HUI, Chinese director of Confucius Institute at University of Novi Sad STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia marked its 9th anniversary on Saturday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Serbian): ZOLT SAKALAS, Vice-president of provincial government of Vojvodina "I deeply believe that the paths of culture and education are really the best way for our peoples to get closer to each other, to get to know and recognize each other, to exchange centuries-old knowledge and experiences." SOUNDBITE 2 (Serbian): BOJAN TUBIC, Serbia's assistant minister of education "I would especially like to emphasize the participat

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(230528) -- PHNOM PENH, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-SURABAYA-FLOWER PARADE-730TH ANNIVERSARY

INDONESIA-SURABAYA-FLOWER PARADE-730TH ANNIVERSARY

(230528) -- SURABAYA, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a flower parade marking the upcoming 730th anniversary of Surabaya, in Surabaya, Indonesia on May 27, 2023. The city is set to celebrate its 730th anniversary on May 31, 2023. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(230528) -- PHNOM PENH, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(230528) -- PHNOM PENH, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

INDONESIA-SURABAYA-FLOWER PARADE-730TH ANNIVERSARY

INDONESIA-SURABAYA-FLOWER PARADE-730TH ANNIVERSARY

(230528) -- SURABAYA, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman participates in a flower parade marking the upcoming 730th anniversary of Surabaya, in Surabaya, Indonesia on May 27, 2023. The city is set to celebrate its 730th anniversary on May 31, 2023. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua)

Africa marks 60th anniversary of OAU-AU amid call for continental unity, development

STORY: Africa marks 60th anniversary of OAU-AU amid call for continental unity, development DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the anniversary 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 3. various of the anniversary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 5. various of related activities STORYLINE: As the African continent marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), realizing continental unity and development took center stage. The African continent on Thursday marked "Africa Day," which is observed annually on May 25 to celebrate the achievements of the pan-African bloc from its creation on May 25, 1963. Since 32 heads of independent African states signed the OAU Charter creating Africa's first post-independence continental institution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital back in May 1963, the

SERBIA-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-9TH ANNIVERSARY

SERBIA-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-9TH ANNIVERSARY

(230528) -- NOVI SAD, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children sing a Chinese song during an event to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Confucius Institute at the University of Novi Sad in Novi Sad, Serbia, May 27, 2023. The Confucius Institute at the University of Novi Sad marked its ninth anniversary on Saturday with a series of cultural activities. TO GO WITH "Serbia's second Confucius Institute marks 9th anniversary" (Xinhua/Shi Zhongyu)

SERBIA-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-9TH ANNIVERSARY

SERBIA-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-9TH ANNIVERSARY

(230528) -- NOVI SAD, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students display the art of Chinese calligraphy during an event to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Confucius Institute at the University of Novi Sad in Novi Sad, Serbia, May 27, 2023. The Confucius Institute at the University of Novi Sad marked its ninth anniversary on Saturday with a series of cultural activities. TO GO WITH "Serbia's second Confucius Institute marks 9th anniversary" (Xinhua/Shi Zhongyu)

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

Argentina's ministry of security helicopter is seen during an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's inauguration and the 213th anniversary of the May Revolution in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2023. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

People hold and wave Argentinian flags during an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's inauguration and the 213th anniversary of the May Revolution in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2023. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

People walk with Argentinian flags during an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's inauguration and the 213th anniversary of the May Revolution in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2023. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

Demonstrations in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner inauguration

Argentina's federal police riot tank during an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's inauguration and the 213th anniversary of the May Revolution in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 25, 2023. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM