Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

33rd Beijing Educational Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - A staff member demonstrates an "AI blackboard enhancement system" at the 33rd Beijing Educational Equipment Exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Center in Beijing, China, April 9, 2024.

E

Chinese tech firm ZTE pushes Thailand to frontier of innovation

STORY: Chinese tech firm ZTE pushes Thailand to frontier of innovation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIPING, Vice president of ZTE 2. various of ZTE's 5G A-Z Center in Bangkok 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIPING, Vice president of ZTE 4. various of ZTE's 5G A-Z Center in Bangkok STORYLINE: With a focus on innovative contributions, "Thailand has been a frontier for our innovation," mainly due to the widespread use of the company's 5G networks in the southeast Asian country, said Chen Zhiping, vice president of ZTE. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIPING, Vice president of ZTE "Thailand has always been a frontier for ZTE's innovation, because we have deployed a large part of 5G networks in Thailand. We have done a lot of work in the research of network technology, such as network coverage, network performance enhancement, bandwidth, and some industry private networks." ZTE's cont

E

HK introduces stamp duty suspension arrangement for incoming talents' acquisition of residential properties

STORY: HK introduces stamp duty suspension arrangement for incoming talents' acquisition of residential properties DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of John Lee's second policy address 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of Hong Kong STORYLINE: Hong Kong introduces a stamp duty suspension arrangement for incoming talents' acquisition of residential properties, John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Wednesday. Under the suspension arrangement, the payment of stamp duty concerned is suspended at the time of property acquisition, but the talent is required to pay the relevant amount if he or she is subsequently unable to become a Hong Kong permanent resident, Lee said while delivering his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council. This is an enhancement of the stamp duty refund arrangement introduced last year for eligible incoming

E

(FOCUS) U.S.-NEW YORK-ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT-RALLY

(231014) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather during a rally amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in New York, United States, Oct. 13, 2023. While the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates in the Middle East, protests are growing and tensions are mounting across the United States, prompting an enhancement in security. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Security heightened in U.S. cities amid growing protests, mounting tensions" (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

E

(FOCUS) U.S.-NEW YORK-ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT-RALLY

(231014) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather during a rally amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in New York, United States, Oct. 13, 2023. While the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates in the Middle East, protests are growing and tensions are mounting across the United States, prompting an enhancement in security. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Security heightened in U.S. cities amid growing protests, mounting tensions" (Photo by Nick Starichenko/Xinhua)

E

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230905) -- BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at BOE's terminal image quality enhancement technology display during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2023. Themed "Opening-up leads development, cooperation delivers the future," the 2023 CIFTIS is held in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

E

Int'l students witness rural revitalization in NE China

STORY: Int'l students witness rural revitalization in NE China DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village scenes in Panjin, Liaoning Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MAIMOUNA AMATOU RAHMANE THIAM, Int'l student from Senegal STORYLINE: A total of 24 international students from 20 countries have participated in a tour in Panjin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province from July 20 to 23, to experience the vitality of China's rural revitalization. In a rice-crab co-culture production base in Ping'an village, international students had the chance to learn about the local rice planting techniques and how rice and crabs can be grown together in the same field. They also shared with local students the agriculture and rural development in other parts of the world. At Zengjia village, a model village for rural environmental enhancement in Panjin, international students admired the lotus flowers and participated in the volunteer work. SOU

E

China-Mongolia cross-border financial cooperation forum held in Mongolia

STORY: China-Mongolia cross-border financial cooperation forum held in Mongolia DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The China-Mongolia Cross-Border Financial Cooperation Forum was held in Ulan Bator on Thursday. The forum was co-organized by the Department of Commerce of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Bank of China Inner Mongolia Branch and Bank of China Ulan Bator Representative Office. More than 100 people, including representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and the Bank of Mongolia attended the event. Focusing on the promotion of economic and trade development between China and Mongolia, the participants conducted in-depth exchanges on the policies and measures, the deepening of cooperation at the level of financial institutions, and the enhancement of mutual trust and cooperation between Chinese and Mongolian enterprises. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XH

E

China's approach to human rights governance exemplary: official

STORY: China's approach to human rights governance exemplary: official DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan STORYLINE: A senior Uzbekistan official said that China's significant achievements in poverty eradication, healthcare provision, education enhancement, and combating corruption have positioned it as a commendable example of human rights promotion and global governance. First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Akmal Saidov spoke on the sidelines of the Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, which took plac

E

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-PHARMACIST (CN)

(230227) -- BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 14, 2023 shows pharmacist Zhang Haiou at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing, capital of China. Zhang Haiou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a licensed pharmacist at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing. Zhang has been working patiently and meticulously to help customers with medicine consultation and medication instruction since her pharmacist career began over a decade ago. What's more, Zhang and her colleagues have gone into communities to teach local residents about medication safety and popularizing knowledge on healthy life at grassroots level during the pharmacy's public benefit activities. In Zhang's view, continuous learning and constant self-enhancement are the key to a qualified licensed pharmacist. Only by attaching great importance to the update of medicine knowledge can a pharmacist s

E

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-PHARMACIST (CN)

(230227) -- BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows pharmacist Zhang Haiou (L) helping a customer on medicine consultation and medication instruction at Baita Temple pharmacy in Beijing, capital of China. Zhang Haiou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a licensed pharmacist at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing. Zhang has been working patiently and meticulously to help customers with medicine consultation and medication instruction since her pharmacist career began over a decade ago. What's more, Zhang and her colleagues have gone into communities to teach local residents about medication safety and popularizing knowledge on healthy life at grassroots level during the pharmacy's public benefit activities. In Zhang's view, continuous learning and constant self-enhancement are the key to a qualified licensed pharmacist. Only by attaching great importance to the update of medicine knowledge can

E

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-PHARMACIST (CN)

(230227) -- BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows pharmacist Zhang Haiou (2nd L) sharing medicine knowledge with her colleagues before they start working at Baita Temple pharmacy in Beijing, capital of China. Zhang Haiou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a licensed pharmacist at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing. Zhang has been working patiently and meticulously to help customers with medicine consultation and medication instruction since her pharmacist career began over a decade ago. What's more, Zhang and her colleagues have gone into communities to teach local residents about medication safety and popularizing knowledge on healthy life at grassroots level during the pharmacy's public benefit activities. In Zhang's view, continuous learning and constant self-enhancement are the key to a qualified licensed pharmacist. Only by attaching great importance to the update of medicine knowled

E

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-PHARMACIST (CN)

(230227) -- BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 14, 2023 shows pharmacist Zhang Haiou (R) helping a customer on medicine consultation at Baita Temple pharmacy in Beijing, capital of China. Zhang Haiou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a licensed pharmacist at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing. Zhang has been working patiently and meticulously to help customers with medicine consultation and medication instruction since her pharmacist career began over a decade ago. What's more, Zhang and her colleagues have gone into communities to teach local residents about medication safety and popularizing knowledge on healthy life at grassroots level during the pharmacy's public benefit activities. In Zhang's view, continuous learning and constant self-enhancement are the key to a qualified licensed pharmacist. Only by attaching great importance to the update of medicine knowledge can a pharmacist solve custome

E

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-PHARMACIST (CN)

(230227) -- BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows pharmacist Zhang Haiou checking on medicines at Baita Temple pharmacy in Beijing, capital of China. Zhang Haiou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a licensed pharmacist at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing. Zhang has been working patiently and meticulously to help customers with medicine consultation and medication instruction since her pharmacist career began over a decade ago. What's more, Zhang and her colleagues have gone into communities to teach local residents about medication safety and popularizing knowledge on healthy life at grassroots level during the pharmacy's public benefit activities. In Zhang's view, continuous learning and constant self-enhancement are the key to a qualified licensed pharmacist. Only by attaching great importance to the update of medicine knowledge can a pharmacist solve customers' problems timely and ac

E

CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-PHARMACIST (CN)

(230227) -- BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows pharmacist Zhang Haiou checking on medicines at Baita Temple pharmacy in Beijing, capital of China. Zhang Haiou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a licensed pharmacist at Baita Temple pharmacy of Beijing Golden Elephant Fortune Pharmacy Stock Co., Ltd. in Beijing. Zhang has been working patiently and meticulously to help customers with medicine consultation and medication instruction since her pharmacist career began over a decade ago. What's more, Zhang and her colleagues have gone into communities to teach local residents about medication safety and popularizing knowledge on healthy life at grassroots level during the pharmacy's public benefit activities. In Zhang's view, continuous learning and constant self-enhancement are the key to a qualified licensed pharmacist. Only by attaching great importance to the update of medicine knowledge can a pharmacist solve customers' problems timely and ac

E

Drought to continue in Horn of Africa: WMO

STORY: Drought to continue in Horn of Africa: WMO DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of a village ravaged by drought in northern Kenya 2. various of children ferrying water 3. various of camels 4. various of locals migrating 5. various of the meeting 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SOIPAN TUYA, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry STORYLINE: Catastrophic consequences of the multi-year drought will continue in 2023 in the Horn of Africa region, leaving communities in urgent need of assistance, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned. SOUNDBITE (English): SOIPAN TUYA, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry "The need for enhancement of our early warning systems cannot be over-emphasized. We are in the middle of a drought that has not been witnessed in the last 40 years in this country, and that among many things speaks to the need to up our game in terms of the early warning (system). We have our metrologic

E

Two-time Olympic judo champion Saito dies at age 54

TOKYO, Japan - Hitoshi Saito, a two-time Olympic judo champion and head of the All Japan Judo Federation's committee for enhancement, holds the gold medal in the men's over 95-kilogram category at the Seoul Olympic Games in this file photo taken in October, 1988. Saito died of intrahepatic bile duct cancer on Jan. 20, 2015, in Osaka. He was 54.

E

Two-time Olympic judo champion Saito dies at age 54

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken April 1985 shows Hitoshi Saito (R) competing with Yasuhiro Yamashita during the All-Japan judo championship in Tokyo. Saito, a two-time Olympic judo champion and head of the All Japan Judo Federation's committee for enhancement, died of intrahepatic bile duct cancer in Osaka on Jan. 20, 2015.

E

Japan, EU hold 'Railway Industrial Dialogue' in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and European Union government officials and company representatives attend the second "Japan-EU Railway Industrial Dialogue" for mutual market access enhancement in the railway sector in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2014.

E

S. Korean import ban on Japanese fisheries products

OSONG, South Korea - Kenji Kagawa (R front), director general of the Japanese Fisheries Agency's Resources Enhancement Promotion Department, meets officials at South Korea's Food and Drug Safety Ministry in Osong on Sept. 16, 2013. Japan asked South Korea to lift its latest import ban on fisheries products from Japanese prefectures imposed amid concern over leaks of radiation-contaminated water at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

E

S. Korean import ban on Japanese fisheries products

OSONG, South Korea - Kenji Kagawa, director general of the Japanese Fisheries Agency's Resources Enhancement Promotion Department, visits South Korea's Food and Drug Safety Ministry in Osong on Sept. 16, 2013. Japan asked South Korea to lift its latest import ban on fisheries products from Japanese prefectures imposed amid concern over leaks of radiation-contaminated water at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

E

March against global warming

DOHA, Qatar - Environmental protection group members march in Doha, on Dec. 1, 2012, calling for enhancement of measures against global warming. The 18th Conference of Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change is under way in the Qatari capital.

E

March against global warming

DOHA, Qatar - Environmental protection group members march in Doha, on Dec. 1, 2012, calling for enhancement of measures against global warming. The 18th Conference of Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change is under way in the Qatari capital.

E

Japanese, Vietnamese defense ministers

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa (L) and his Vietnamese counterpart Gen. Phung Quang Thanh shake hands prior to their talks at the Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2011. They signed a memorandum for the enhancement of bilateral defense cooperation at the talks.

E

Japanese, Vietnamese defense ministers

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa (R) and his Vietnamese counterpart Gen. Phung Quang Thanh shake hands after signing a memorandum for the enhancement of bilateral defense cooperation during their talks at the Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2011.

E

Caslavska receives Japanese order

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Vera Caslavska, a gymnast from the former Czechoslovakia, shows off the medal of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon conferred by Japan in a ceremony at the Japanese ambassador's official residence in Prague on Dec. 7, 2010. Caslavska, a 68-year-old gold medalist at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, was awarded under the 2010 autumn decoration for her contribution to the enhancement of friendship between the Czech Republic and Japan.

E

Caslavska receives Japanese order

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Vera Caslavska, a gymnast from the former Czechoslovakia, addresses an award ceremony after receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, from Japan at the Japanese ambassador's official residence in Prague on Dec. 7, 2010. Caslavska, a 68-year-old gold medalist at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, was awarded under the 2010 autumn decoration for her contribution to the enhancement of friendship between the Czech Republic and Japan.

E

Ex-softball manager Utsugi honored for women's social advancement

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (L) hands a certificate of merit to former Japanese national softball team manager Taeko Utsugi (R) at his office in Tokyo on June 26 in recognition of her contribution to the social advancement of women and enhancement of their status in society. Eleven others were also honored.

E

Japan, Australia discuss enhancement of security cooperation

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma (L) and his Australian counterpart Brendan Nelson shake hands at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 5 ahead of their talks. They met to reaffirm the enhancement of their governments' security cooperation in areas such as U.N. peacekeeping activities and dealing with North Korea-related threats.

E

Nakamura named deputy head of women's volleyball committee

TOKYO, Japan - Masae Nakamura speaks at a news conference in Tokyo March 10 after the Japan Volleyball Association named her deputy head of its performance-enhancement committee. She captained Japan's volleyball team when it won gold against the Soviet Union in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.