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PM Bayrou Meets with Economic and Agricultural Players - Mayotte

French Minister of the Overseas Manuel Valls, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and French Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research Elisabeth Borne meet with economic and agricultural players at the rectorat de Mayotte on December 30, 2024. The most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years caused colossal damage on December 14, 20274 in France's poorest department, where relief workers have struggled since then to restore essential services such as water, electricity and communications networks. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Bayrou Meets with Economic and Agricultural Players - Mayotte

French Minister of the Overseas Manuel Valls, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and French Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research Elisabeth Borne meet with economic and agricultural players at the rectorat de Mayotte on December 30, 2024. The most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years caused colossal damage on December 14, 20274 in France's poorest department, where relief workers have struggled since then to restore essential services such as water, electricity and communications networks. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Bayrou Meets with Economic and Agricultural Players - Mayotte

French Minister of the Overseas Manuel Valls, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and French Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research Elisabeth Borne meet with economic and agricultural players at the rectorat de Mayotte on December 30, 2024. The most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years caused colossal damage on December 14, 20274 in France's poorest department, where relief workers have struggled since then to restore essential services such as water, electricity and communications networks. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- ZIXING, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of a power supply company connects a generator to household power lines at Baixiao Village of Zhoumensi Town, Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province, July 29, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. (Photo by Cao Huabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager cleans up her home at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager cleans up his yard at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Electricity workers check power devices in a building at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager cleans a chair at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A medical worker disinfects a house at Xintang Village of Yisuhe Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers clean up a yard at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CN)

(231219) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry disaster relief materials at a temporary shelter in Dahe Village of Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 19, 2023. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China's top economic planner, announced Tuesday that it has earmarked 250 million yuan (about 35.2 million U.S. dollars) of investment from the central budget for quake-hit areas in Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support the emergency restoration and construction of infrastructure and public service facilities. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-GANSU-JISHISHAN-EARTHQUAKE-EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CN)

(231219) -- JISHISHAN, Dec. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry disaster relief materials at a temporary shelter in Dahe Village of Bonan-Dongxiang-Salar Autonomous County of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 19, 2023. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China's top economic planner, announced Tuesday that it has earmarked 250 million yuan (about 35.2 million U.S. dollars) of investment from the central budget for quake-hit areas in Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support the emergency restoration and construction of infrastructure and public service facilities. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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China steps up disaster relief to quake-hit regions

STORY: China steps up disaster relief to quake-hit regions SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: JISHISHAN/XINING, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shots of a temporary relocation site at the Dahejia Township, Jishishan County, Gansu Province 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG WENJING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the rescue efforts in Gansu and Qinghai provinces 4. various of disaster relief supplies being allocated to quake-affected residents STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG WENJING, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at Dahe Village in China's Gansu Province, which was hit hard by an earthquake midnight Monday." A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in Gansu at midnight Monday. STANDUP (English): ZHANG WENJING, Xinhua correspondent "More than 100 people have been killed in Gansu Province and its neighboring Qinghai Province, according to local earthquake relief headquarters. China's top economic planner said Tuesday that it has activated a

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Türkiye's inflation woes persist despite economic overhaul

STORY: Türkiye's inflation woes persist despite economic overhaul SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets, at shopping and cashpoints in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish) : MELTEM GUNEY, Preschool teacher 3. various of people on the streets, at shopping and cashpoints in Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish) : ERCAN UZUN, Municipal worker STORYLINE: A pivotal change in economic policies hasn't so far solved Türkiye's inflation problems and consumers say that a planned raise of the minimum wage will only offer short-term relief for cash-strapped households. Türkiye's annual inflation accelerated to around 62 percent in November, the highest level this year, according to official data released last week. The rate at which prices are increasing fell slightly from 3.43 percent to 3.28 percent from October to November, but figures remain high compared to the same period last year. The central ban

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Egyptian, Hungarian presidents discuss cooperation, Gaza crisis in Cairo

STORY: Egyptian, Hungarian presidents discuss cooperation, Gaza crisis in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting Hungarian President Katalin Novak discussed cooperation in various economic fields, including the sectors of industry, transportation, tourism, communications and information technology in Cairo on Monday. They also discussed the situation in Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stressing the importance of keeping the ceasefire and introducing the greatest possible amount of relief assistance to the people there. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas

STORY: China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:53 LOCATION: POKHARA, Nepal CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Chinese emergency relief materials at Nepal 2. various of unloading of Chinese emergency aid 3. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: A batch of Chinese emergency relief materials for earthquake-hit areas in western Nepal was transported to Pokhara International Airport on Wednesday. Two Chinese cargo planes landed at the airport with 600 cotton tents and 4,600 blankets worth 5 million RMB yuan (690,000 U.S. dollars). Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song attended the handover ceremony. Shrestha noted that China has always supported Nepal in its economic development, and provided assistance in the time of crisis and need, such as during the 2015 earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are pleased to say that we h

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China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans

STORY: China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking and President Mnangagwa commissioning the Hwange Power Station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 3. various of the power station 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): DAVID JIMU, Engineer in Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TAPIWA TEMBO, Zimbabwean business owner STORYLINE: Experiencing power blackouts had long been the norm for Zimbabweans due to depressed power generation. But the country is now energy sufficient following the completion of a China-funded power expansion project, according to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President "I'm told now that we have adequate power for the current economic activities in the country, there is no load-shedding for now, but we still have other projects which we are designing to increase

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White House news briefing

Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti (R) and US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona (L) participate in a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 30 June 2023. The Supreme Court ruled to block the Biden administration from delivering a plan to provide student debt relief to borrowers making less than 125,000 USD per year.

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White House news briefing

Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti (R), US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona (C) and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (L) participate in a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 30 June 2023. The Supreme Court ruled to block the Biden administration from delivering a plan to provide student debt relief to borrowers making less than 125,000 USD per year.

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White House news briefing

Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti (R), US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona (C) and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (L) participate in a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 30 June 2023. The Supreme Court ruled to block the Biden administration from delivering a plan to provide student debt relief to borrowers making less than 125,000 USD per year.

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare lunch in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compr

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team take a break in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compri

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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Gov't earmarks 215 bil. yen to lessen impact of rising oil price

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroko Ota, state minister in charge of economic and fiscal policy, briefs reporters in Tokyo on Dec. 25 about the government emergency relief package for people and small businesses affected by the surge in crude oil prices.

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Jiang praises flood fighting efforts

Chinese President Jiang Zemin, in a speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 28, hails the success of flood fighting and disaster relief efforts during the country's worst flooding in decades. The floods this summer on the Yangtze River and on the Nengjiang and Songhua rivers in northeast China took more than 3,000 lives and affected another 233 million nationwide. Direct economic losses are estimated at 20.3 billion dollars.

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Europe's energy crisis may last beyond winter

STORY: Europe's energy crisis may last beyond winter DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU XIAOTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of energy-intensive industries in Europe 3. various of streets and shops in Europe STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU XIAOTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "The severe economic impacts of the energy crisis are being felt in almost all energy sectors in Europe, and the problems are bound to remain until the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is resolved. The crisis in Ukraine has sent energy prices surging, which in turn pushed up inflation rates and disrupted international supply chains. European countries are taking steps to confront the near-term risks from energy-related impacts. They are strengthening natural gas storage capacities and providing economic relief for low-income families and energy-intensive industries." Recently, the European Commission predicted that the 27-nation European Union (EU) wo

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Chinese enterprise donates to Pakistan's flood-affected areas

STORY: Chinese enterprise donates to Pakistan's flood-affected areas DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of donation ceremony 2. various of donation 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD KHURRAM AGHA, Secretary of Ministry of Communications of Pakistan 4. various of flood-hit areas 5. various of Sukkur-Multan Motorway STORYLINE: A Chinese constructor of a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project has donated relief supplies to Pakistan's flood-affected areas. China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) donated to Pakistan 10 million rupees (about 45,904 U.S. dollars) worth of disaster relief supplies, including tents, rice, cooking oil and other necessities. The supplies will be distributed to flood-affected people through the Pakistan National Highway Authority. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD KHURRAM AGHA, Secretary of Ministry of Communications of Pakistan "I would like to express my deep gratitude to China State Engineering

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Chinese enterprises in Pakistan provide support to flood-hit areas

STORY: Chinese enterprises in Pakistan provide support to flood-hit areas DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flooded areas in Pakistan 2. various of infrastructure in Pakistan 3. various of Chinese construction workers handing out supplies to flood-affected locals 4. various of medical camp 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): SOOMAR BHUTTO, Bhutta village head 6. various of Chinese construction team repairing damaged infrastructure 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IMRAN, Dasu town official STORYLINE: Chinese enterprises carrying out projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have taken action to provide relief to people suffering from floods in Pakistan. As the city of Sukkur in the southern province of Sindh has been severely flooded, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), constructor of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway, donated rice, grain, oil and other urgently needed supplies to 800 affected locals. The 392-km-long projec

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Aswan Forum kicks off in Egypt with focus on multidimensional crises in Africa

STORY: Aswan Forum kicks off in Egypt with focus on multidimensional crises in Africa DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the third Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development STORYLINE: The third Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development kicked off on Tuesday with a focus on multiple crises faced by Africa, especially the food security, climate change and anti-terror fight. Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, said in his video message to the forum held in Egypt's capital Cairo that "the people of Africa are facing unprecedented and multidimensional crises." The crises, Guterres said, include an economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and deepened by the skyrocketing prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a crisis of unequal access to vaccines, a financial crisis with countries unable to access debt relief, a crisis of instability, terrorism and conflict, as well as a climate crisis.

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testify during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Banking, Housing And Urban Affairs Hearing - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testify during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the CARES Act, at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the effects and results of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES ACT. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM