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EU probes Italy's failure to curb single-use plastic

STORY: EU probes Italy's failure to curb single-use plastic SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plastic products in Rome STORYLINE: The European Commission on Thursday announced it is taking legal action against Italy for allegedly failing to implement directives aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic. Italy was an early supporter of Europe's efforts to cut down on pollution from single-use plastics, but in recent years it has opposed the evolution of the rules. In 2021, Italy was the subject of a European Union (EU) investigation that found the country's domestic rules on single-use plastics failed to conform with those of the EU. Subsequently, the country formally "transposed" the European directive on plastics into law. However, the issue came to the fore once again last year, with Italy and Finland threatening to soften EU rules on plastic packaging. In December, Italy was the only country among the 2

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Egypt launches poultry, egg price reduction initiative

STORY: Egypt launches poultry, egg price reduction initiative SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a chicken farm in Egypt STORYLINE: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday reviewed an initiative to reduce the prices of poultry and eggs by a rate ranging from 10 percent to 15 percent. Egyptian minister of agriculture and land reclamation explained that this initiative comes in response to the directives of the political leadership, as well as the government's initiatives and efforts to reduce commodity prices. As a result of this initiative starting Tuesday, the price of a kilogram of chickens on the farm is set to be 85 Egyptian pounds, and the price of a carton of table eggs to be 135 pounds. The minister confirmed that, in light of these announced prices, the price to the consumer will be a maximum of 95 pounds for poultry, and 145 pounds for eggs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from C

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Egypt's PM orders faster release of goods at ports to lower prices

STORY: Egypt's PM orders faster release of goods at ports to lower prices SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: March 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ports in Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Monday that he had reviewed the movement of goods and freight in the country's ports and ordered the swift and immediate release of essential items amid a rise in U.S. dollar resources. Madbouly said in a statement that the presidential directives aimed to ease the flow of goods at various ports, especially food, medicine, fodder and production inputs, which would help balance and lower prices. He also said that the government was pursuing its reform measures to support the industrial sector and boost exports, as well as the agriculture, tourism and communications sectors, adding that these are part of the state's plan for structural reform. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Myanmar extends COVID-19 restrictions until end of June

STORY: Myanmar extends COVID-19 restrictions until end of June DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street views in Yangon 2. various of a vaccination site in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar has decided to extend COVID-19 preventive measures until June 30, according to the Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of COVID-19. The extension includes all COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire on May 31, with the exception of those that will be gradually eased, the committee said late Tuesday. This extension applies to all orders, announcements and directives issued by relevant government organizations and ministries in their efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic, it said. Official data showed that Myanmar recorded 92 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 638,818 as of Tuesday. The death toll from COVID-19 in the Southeast Asian country has reached 19

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Jordan evacuates nationals from Sudan

STORY: Jordan evacuates nationals from Sudan DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of evacuated Jordanians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SINAN AL-MAJALI, Jordanian foreign ministry spokesperson 3. various of the arrival of evacuated Jordanians 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD WALEED, Jordanian citizen 5. various of the arrival of evacuated Jordanians STORYLINE: According to Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, 343 Jordanian citizens and Palestinians, Iraqis, and Syrians, in addition to people from Germany stranded in Sudan, on Monday arrived at Marka Military Airport in Amman. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SINAN AL-MAJALI, Jordanian foreign ministry spokesperson "343 Jordanian citizens were evacuated from Sudan in addition to a number from our brother Arab countries from Palestine, Iraq, and Syria in addition to citizens from Germany. We worked with huge efforts, according to royal directives since the beginning of the crisis,

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Egypt raises wheat supply prices

STORY: Egypt raises wheat supply prices DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wheat STORYLINE: The Egyptian cabinet approved an additional incentive, during its meeting Wednesday, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, to supply wheat from farmers for the 2023 season, bringing the price of wheat to EGP 1,500 per ardeb of 23.5 carats. Nader Saad, a spokesperson of the Egyptian cabinet, said Wednesday's decision aims to support Egyptian farmers, encourage the expansion of strategic crop cultivation, and reduce the import bill. This decision comes in implementation of the directives from Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi to revise the supply price of wheat for farmers in the current harvest season. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Egypt, Türkiye have political will to restore ties: Egyptian FM

STORY: Egypt, Türkiye have political will to restore ties: Egyptian FM DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egypt's Foreign Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MEVLUT CAVUSOGLU, Turkish Foreign Minister 3. various of the meeting STORYLINE: The Egyptian and Turkish leaders have the political will to normalize ties after years of strained relations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Saturday. Shoukry made the remarks during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, who arrived in Cairo earlier in the day and is the highest-ranking Turkish official visiting Egypt in over a decade. Shoukry said he discussed with Cavusoglu the steps to restore ties, and the return of each other's ambassadors will take place at an appropriate time. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egypt's Foreign Minister "Certainly there is a political will and directives, given by both countries' pre

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Iraq reopens Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone to traffic

STORY: Iraq reopens Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone to traffic DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Baghdad's Green Zone STORYLINE: The Iraqi authorities decided on Sunday to reopen the entrances and streets to traffic in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad. The decision was made under the directives of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, Mohammed Mahmoud from Baghdad traffic police told Xinhua. The gates of Green Zone now open from 5 a.m. (0200 GMT) to 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) local time, Mahmoud said, adding the decision came as a result of the improvement of the security situation in the Iraqi capital and for the purpose of reducing the traffic congestion. "The opening of blocked streets inside the Green Zone and continuing removal of security checkpoints from many areas in Baghdad will contribute to reducing traffic congestion by about 40 percent," he noted. Nestl

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Jordanian, Omani FMs discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

STORY: Jordanian, Omani FMs discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday met with his Omani counterpart Badr Busaidi in Amman, discussing ways to strengthen ties and the latest developments in regional affairs. They looked into ways of bolstering bilateral relations and proceeding with all measures to increase cooperation in the implementation of the directives of the two leaderships, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two sides also discussed the latest international and regional developments, issues of common interest, especially the Palestinian cause, and efforts put in to resolve the Syrian and Yemeni crises. The two ministers also agreed on enhancing joint action against shared challenges. They added that coordination over regional issues is ongoing to overcome challenges, maintain security and sta

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SCHOOL-REOPENING

(220304) -- DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students use hand sanitizer before entering a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2022. Bangladesh on Wednesday resumed in-person classes for children across the country in strict compliance with health directives. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SCHOOL-REOPENING

(220304) -- DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A teacher teaches children at a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2022. Bangladesh on Wednesday resumed in-person classes for children across the country in strict compliance with health directives. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SCHOOL-REOPENING

(220304) -- DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students use hand sanitizer before entering a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2022. Bangladesh on Wednesday resumed in-person classes for children across the country in strict compliance with health directives. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SCHOOL-REOPENING

(220304) -- DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children study at a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2022. Bangladesh on Wednesday resumed in-person classes for children across the country in strict compliance with health directives. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SCHOOL-REOPENING

(220304) -- DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A teacher teaches children at a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2022. Bangladesh on Wednesday resumed in-person classes for children across the country in strict compliance with health directives. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SCHOOL-REOPENING

(220304) -- DHAKA, March 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children attend school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 3, 2022. Bangladesh on Wednesday resumed in-person classes for children across the country in strict compliance with health directives. (Xinhua)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Demonstration Of Traders, Shopkeepers And Restaurateurs - Rome

The demonstrators of the "IoApro" movement during the demonstration of traders, shopkeepers and restaurateurs, in Piazza San Silvestro against the closures due to the directives of the Italian Government Anti Covid-19 of commercial activities, in Rome, Italy, 12 April 2021. Photo by Piero Tenagli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Tenagli Piero/IPA/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Robocop: Prime Directives (2001)

Page Fletcher Characters: Alex J. Murphy Film: Robocop: Prime Directives (TV-MINISERIE) Can 2000, 04 January 2001 Date: 04 January 2001

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Robocop: Prime Directives (2001)

Page Fletcher Characters: Alex J. Murphy Film: Robocop: Prime Directives (TV-MINISERIE) Can 2000, 04 January 2001 Date: 04 January 2001

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Robocop: Prime Directives (2001)

Page Fletcher Characters: Alex J. Murphy Television: Robocop: Prime Directives (TV-MINISERIE) Can 2000, 04 January 2001 Date: 04 January 2001

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Robocop: Prime Directives (2001)

Leslie Hope Film: Robocop: Prime Directives (TV-MINISERIE) Can 2000, 04 January 2001 Date: 04 January 2001

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Logo of Skoda Auto car-maker, sponsor, ice hockey

The Czech-seated Skoda Auto car-maker will not sponsor the 2021 ice hockey world championship if held in Belarus, as it considers it important to observe, protect and promote all directives that protect human rights, Tomas Kotera told CTK on the firm's behalf in Czech Republic, January 16, 2021. +++FILE PHOTO+++Pictured hockey players of Czech Republic and Russia in action during the world championship in Bratislava, Slovakia, May 13, 2019. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)