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U.S. GDP growth slows to annual rate of 1.6 pct in Q1

STORY: U.S. GDP growth slows to annual rate of 1.6 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of U.S. Department of Commerce (April 25, 2024) STORYLINE: The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate slowed down to an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of this year, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported on Thursday. The latest data marks a sharp slowdown from the fourth quarter in 2023, when GDP grew by 3.4 percent, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Compared to the fourth quarter, the deceleration of real GDP in the first quarter primarily reflected decelerations in consumer spending, exports, and state and local government spending and a downturn in federal government spending. These movements were partly offset by an acceleration in residential fixed investment. The newly released GDP estimate for the first quarter, in what was called an "advance" e

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Lebanese residents' expectations for 2024

STORY: Lebanese residents' expectations for 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the town of Deir EL Qamar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD MOHSEN, Deir EL Qamar resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMAD GHOSSAINI, Passerby in Deir El Qamar 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ZIAD AOUN, Deir El Qamar resident STORYLINE: In the Mount Lebanon region in Lebanon, the Christian town of Deir EL Qamar typically attracts a steady influx of tourists year-round, drawn by its rich historical landmarks and monuments. During the festive season, the town's streets would come alive with distinctive lighting and decorations. However, this year the city witnessed a notable decline in visitor numbers. The downturn is attributed to Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis, which has curtailed the Lebanese populace's traditional festive celebrations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD MOHSEN, Deir EL Qamar resident "The economic situation has been deteriorati

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Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn

STORY: Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn SHOOTING TIME: December 21, 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Christmas market in the Hague, the Netherlands. 2. various of street scenes with Christmas decorations in Amsterdam STORYLINE: With Storm Pia wreaking havoc throughout the Netherlands, the harsh weather conditions have dealt yet another blow to the already sluggish pre-Christmas sales in Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. Long before the storm hit the Dutch shores, however, stubbornly high inflation had already cast a shadow over the festive season by prompting Dutch shoppers to watch their budgets more closely. According to a report by Dutch news website NU.nl, some festive products like Christmas wreaths and ragout cost 10 percent more now than a year ago. The latest figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also confirm that Dutch shoppers are now buying less food and drinks than they did a yea

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THE NETHERLANDS-THE HAGUE-CHRISTMAS-SHOPPING

(231224) -- THE HAGUE, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a Christmas market in The Hague, the Netherlands, Dec. 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn" (Xinhua/Wang Xiangjiang)

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THE NETHERLANDS-THE HAGUE-CHRISTMAS-SHOPPING

(231224) -- THE HAGUE, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl poses for photos with a man dressed as Santa Claus at a Christmas market in The Hague, the Netherlands, Dec. 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn" (Xinhua/Wang Xiangjiang)

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THE NETHERLANDS-THE HAGUE-CHRISTMAS-SHOPPING

(231224) -- THE HAGUE, Dec. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a Christmas market in The Hague, the Netherlands, Dec. 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn" (Xinhua/Wang Xiangjiang)

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Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3

STORY: Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Statistics Sweden 2. various of Nordea Bank 3. various of Handelsbanken 4. various of street view of Stockholm STORYLINE: The Swedish economy is in recession following a contraction in the third quarter (Q3), according to official statistics released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in Q3 compared with the previous quarter and by 1.4 percent compared with Q3 in 2022, Statistics Sweden said. "GDP decreased for the second consecutive quarter," Jessica Engdahl, head of section at Statistics Sweden's National Accounts Department, said in a press release. The decrease in Q2 was 0.8 percent from Q1 and 1 percent year-on-year, according to revised figures released by Statistics Sweden in August. The Q3 downturn was mainly driven by changes in inventories, particularly decreased

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Australia's overseas-born population grows

STORY: Australia's overseas-born population grows SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Australian families on vacation 2. the Canberra Children's Family Center 3. various of Australian baby and toddler products 4. various of Australian children STORYLINE: The proportion of Australian residents who were born in another country has increased following a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Tuesday, Australia's overseas-born population grew by 155,000 people between 2021 and 2022. As of June 30, 2022, 7.7 million Australian residents were born overseas, representing 29.5 percent of the total national population, the ABS said. It marked a rebound for Australia's overseas-born population after COVID-19 restricted international migration. Between 2020 and 2021, the share of Australia's population born overseas fell from 29.9 percent to 29.3 percent, th

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Majority of investors anticipate U.S. recession in 2024: Bloomberg

STORY: Majority of investors anticipate U.S. recession in 2024: Bloomberg DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. streets view STORYLINE: According to the results of a survey released by Bloomberg on Sunday, a majority of investors anticipate that the U.S. economy will slip into a recession by the end of next year. The latest Markets Live Pulse survey was conducted from July 31 to Aug. 4 and involved 410 investors. Two-thirds of the investors anticipate a downturn in the world's biggest economy by the end of next year. A minority of 20 percent of pollees even see a slump this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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TSMC 2023 Q2 Net Profit Fell

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 19, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of TSMC at the 2023 World Semiconductor Congress in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 19, 2023. On the afternoon of July 20, 2023, TSMC released the second quarter of 2023 financial results, due to the impact of the global economic downturn, which led to a decline in demand for automotive, mobile phone and server chips, TSMC net profit in the second quarter of 181.8 billion Taiwan dollars (about 5.85 billion US dollars), although higher than analysts' expectations, But it was down 23.3 per cent from T $237 billion in the same period in 2022. This is also the first time since the second quarter of 2019 that TSMC recorded a year-on-year decline in quarterly profit. TSMC also said it expected full-year sales to fall 10 per cent in US dollar terms.

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TSMC 2023 Q2 Net Profit Fell

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 19, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of TSMC at the 2023 World Semiconductor Congress in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 19, 2023. On the afternoon of July 20, 2023, TSMC released the second quarter of 2023 financial results, due to the impact of the global economic downturn, which led to a decline in demand for automotive, mobile phone and server chips, TSMC net profit in the second quarter of 181.8 billion Taiwan dollars (about 5.85 billion US dollars), although higher than analysts' expectations, But it was down 23.3 per cent from T $237 billion in the same period in 2022. This is also the first time since the second quarter of 2019 that TSMC recorded a year-on-year decline in quarterly profit. TSMC also said it expected full-year sales to fall 10 per cent in US dollar terms.

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TSMC 2023 Q2 Net Profit Fell

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 19, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of TSMC at the 2023 World Semiconductor Congress in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 19, 2023. On the afternoon of July 20, 2023, TSMC released the second quarter of 2023 financial results, due to the impact of the global economic downturn, which led to a decline in demand for automotive, mobile phone and server chips, TSMC net profit in the second quarter of 181.8 billion Taiwan dollars (about 5.85 billion US dollars), although higher than analysts' expectations, But it was down 23.3 per cent from T $237 billion in the same period in 2022. This is also the first time since the second quarter of 2019 that TSMC recorded a year-on-year decline in quarterly profit. TSMC also said it expected full-year sales to fall 10 per cent in US dollar terms.

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TSMC 2023 Q2 Net Profit Fell

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 19, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of TSMC at the 2023 World Semiconductor Congress in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 19, 2023. On the afternoon of July 20, 2023, TSMC released the second quarter of 2023 financial results, due to the impact of the global economic downturn, which led to a decline in demand for automotive, mobile phone and server chips, TSMC net profit in the second quarter of 181.8 billion Taiwan dollars (about 5.85 billion US dollars), although higher than analysts' expectations, But it was down 23.3 per cent from T $237 billion in the same period in 2022. This is also the first time since the second quarter of 2019 that TSMC recorded a year-on-year decline in quarterly profit. TSMC also said it expected full-year sales to fall 10 per cent in US dollar terms.

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TSMC 2023 Q2 Net Profit Fell

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 19, 2023 - Visitors visit the booth of TSMC at the 2023 World Semiconductor Congress in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 19, 2023. On the afternoon of July 20, 2023, TSMC released the second quarter of 2023 financial results, due to the impact of the global economic downturn, which led to a decline in demand for automotive, mobile phone and server chips, TSMC net profit in the second quarter of 181.8 billion Taiwan dollars (about 5.85 billion US dollars), although higher than analysts' expectations, But it was down 23.3 per cent from T $237 billion in the same period in 2022. This is also the first time since the second quarter of 2019 that TSMC recorded a year-on-year decline in quarterly profit. TSMC also said it expected full-year sales to fall 10 per cent in US dollar terms.

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Chinese economy sees hard-won recovery in H1 amid global downturn

STORY: Chinese economy sees hard-won recovery in H1 amid global downturn DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FOO SUAN YONG, Senior economist of ASEAN +3 Macroeconomic Research Office 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESWAR PRASAD, Professor of trade policy at Cornell University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): KATSUYUKI HASEGAWA, Professor of international economics and finance at Tokyo Woman's Christian University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AMER ZAFAR DURRANI, President of Reenergia, Social impact advisory group in Pakistan 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): THANAWAT TIENSIN, Director of Animal Production and Health Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MICHEL TAUBE, Founder of Opinion-Internationale and its column Les routes de la Chine STORYLINE: International experts have spoken highly of China's economic performance in the first half (H1) of this year. Despite var

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Chinese economy sees hard-won recovery in H1 amid global downturn

STORY: Chinese economy sees hard-won recovery in H1 amid global downturn DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU YUANCHUN, President of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics STORYLINE: China's economic performance in the first half (H1) of 2023 showed signs of recovery in the face of various challenges, according to guest speakers at the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday that China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 percent year on year in the first half of this year. The NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui said the economic growth had significantly accelerated compared with that of last year, which is quite remarkable given the global economic fluctuations and downturns. He said, in the January-June period, the production supply

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

A woman holds a placard reading "Police are racist and kill children" during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

A woman holds a placard reading "Police are racist and kill children" during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

A woman holds a placard reading "Police are racist and kill children" during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

A woman holds a placard reading ""Justice for Nahel" during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

French Police in front of the terrace of a cafe « Cafe de Paris »during a demonstration in Paris on June 30, 2023, over the shooting of a teenage driver by French police in a Paris suburb on June 27. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

A woman holds a placard reading ""Justice for Nahel" during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

Writing on wall reads in French "Justice for Nahel" . Police patrol as youths gather on Concorde square during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

French Police in front of the terrace of a cafe « Cafe de Paris »during a demonstration in Paris on June 30, 2023, over the shooting of a teenage driver by French police in a Paris suburb on June 27. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

Writing on wall reads in French "Justice for Nahel" . Police patrol as youths gather on Concorde square during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

A protester holds a placard reading "dismiss the police is urgent" during a demonstration in Paris on June 30, 2023, over the shooting of a teenage driver by French police in a Paris suburb on June 27. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Justice Pour Nahel Protest - Paris

Writing on wall reads in French "Justice for Nahel" . Police patrol as youths gather on Concorde square during a protest in Paris, France, Friday, June 30, 2023. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Night Of Protests Over Teen's Death - Charenton

Firefighters extinguish fires set on trash cans under riot police's protection on July 1, 2023 in Charenton, paris outskirts, France. France's interior minister says there's been a "downturn" in unrest on a fourth night of rioting, with 471 arrests compared with 917 the previous night. But further violence has been reported in several French cities.The disturbances began on Tuesday after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel M. The officer who shot Nahel has apologised to the family, but the teenager's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-ECONOMY-RECESSION

(230622) -- STOCKHOLM, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk in a shopping mall in Stockholm, Sweden, June 22, 2023. The Swedish economy will not contract as much as forecast earlier this year, and unemployment will remain relatively stable, a government agency said on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Downturn in Swedish economy milder than expected: NIER" (Xinhua/He Miao)

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SWEDEN-STOCKHOLM-ECONOMY-RECESSION

(230622) -- STOCKHOLM, June 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a shop in Stockholm, Sweden, June 22, 2023. The Swedish economy will not contract as much as forecast earlier this year, and unemployment will remain relatively stable, a government agency said on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Downturn in Swedish economy milder than expected: NIER" (Xinhua/He Miao)