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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-HAN ZHENG-RUSSIA-PM-27TH REGULAR MEETING (CN)

(221207) -- BEIJING, Dec. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang co-chairs the 27th regular meeting of premier and prime minister with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 5, 2022. Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng, who co-chairs the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee and the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, attended the meeting. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-HAN ZHENG-RUSSIA-PM-27TH REGULAR MEETING (CN)

(221207) -- BEIJING, Dec. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang co-chairs the 27th regular meeting of premier and prime minister with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 5, 2022. Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng, who co-chairs the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee and the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, attended the meeting. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-HAN ZHENG-RUSSIA-PM-27TH REGULAR MEETING (CN)

(221207) -- BEIJING, Dec. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang co-chairs the 27th regular meeting of premier and prime minister with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 5, 2022. Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng, who co-chairs the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee and the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, attended the meeting. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

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China-Arab cooperation gaining momentum under BRI

STORY: China-Arab cooperation gaining momentum under BRI DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:006:57 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Arab cooperation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WALEED RAMADAN, Egyptian engineer working with CSCEC in the construction of the iconic tower 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMMED HAMDY SALAMA, Mechanical engineer with CSCEC Egypt 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHANG WEICAI, General Manager of CSCEC Egypt 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI CHANGLIN, Engineer with PowerChina 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Arabic): AWDH DAWI, Government relationship official of King Salman International Complex Project 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ABOUBAKER OMAR HADI, President of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ABOUBAKER OMAR HADI, President of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): HU BIN, Chinese Ambassador to Djibouti 11. various of China-Arab cooperation STORYLIN

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JORDAN-AMMAN-FM-IRAQ-FM-MEETING

(221206) -- AMMAN, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi (R) shakes hands with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein during their meeting in Amman, Jordan, on Dec. 6, 2022. Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi and his visiting Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Tuesday held expanded talks in Amman to enhance bilateral cooperation. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-FM-IRAQ-FM-MEETING

(221206) -- AMMAN, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi (1st L) meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (1st R) in Amman, Jordan, on Dec. 6, 2022. Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi and his visiting Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Tuesday held expanded talks in Amman to enhance bilateral cooperation. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (L) welcomes High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (L) welcomes Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (L) welcomes European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attends a press conference at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (L) welcomes North Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L, Rear), European Council President Charles Michel (C, Rear) and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (R, Rear) attend a press conference at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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ALBANIA-TIRANA-EU-WESTERN BALKANS SUMMIT

(221206) -- TIRANA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama (L) welcomes Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana, Albania, on Dec. 6, 2022. The leaders of the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their full commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkan (WB) countries on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans Summit held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Gent Onuzi/Xinhua)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (2nd R) mourns the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 6, 2022. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen mourns the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 5, 2022. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov mourns the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Dec. 5, 2022. (Photo by Gao Shan/Xinhua)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mourns the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh mourns the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Vientiane, Laos, Dec. 5, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena mourns the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Che Hongliang)

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WORLD LEADERS-JIANG ZEMIN-CONDOLENCES

(221206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (2nd L) and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (1st L) mourn the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin at the Chinese embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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33 killed in Colombia landslide

STORY: 33 killed in Colombia landslide DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Bogota CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the landslide 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ALFONSO PRADA, Interior Minister of Colombia 3. various of the landslide STORYLINE: The death toll has climbed to 33 from a landslide that buried vehicles along a highway in Colombia over the weekend. The landslide happened on Sunday, burying a bus carrying passengers from Cali to Condoto, both in Western Colombia, along with a car and a motorcycle on a highway in the western-central department of Risaralda. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ALFONSO PRADA, Interior Minister of Colombia "It makes us very sad that we have identified 33 deceased people, including three minors. We have rescued nine people alive. Four of them are currently in critical condition." In the wake of the landslide, authorities plan to declare a nationwide maximum alert to prepare for weather-related disasters. A local official told reporters that the highway where the ac

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Panamanian sea cucumber eyes great potential in Chinese market

STORY: Panamanian sea cucumber eyes great potential in Chinese market DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Panama City CATEGORY: MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sea cucumber aquaculture company 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): AUGUSTO VALDERRAMA, Panama's Minister of Agricultural Development 3. various of the sea cucumbers STORYLINE: PanaSea Global, the first sea cucumber aquaculture company in Panama, eyes China as a key market, as Chinese consumers' demand for sea cucumbers is rising. The company is currently welcoming its first harvest of sea cucumbers. Panama's Minister of Agricultural Development Augusto Valderrama visited the company on Friday, stressing the possibilities of increasing commercial relations with China. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): AUGUSTO VALDERRAMA, Panama's Minister of Agricultural Development "Due to this new product that has major demand in Asia, especially in China, we can see the possibilities of increasing commercial relations. We know, in terms of the Panamanian government a

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Energy conference in Israel brainstorms future energy sources

STORY: Energy conference in Israel brainstorms future energy sources DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: TEL AVIV, Israel CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israel's International Energy and Business Convention 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hebrew): KARINE ELHARRAR, Israeli Energy Minister 3. various of participants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOCHEM DURENKAMP, Hydrogen project manager at New Energy Coalition 5. various of participants STORYLINE: Israel's annual International Energy and Business Convention kicked off on Monday in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. The two-day event is being held for the 19th edition with participants gathering at the Expo Tel Aviv's conference hall to discuss the future of the energy sector in Israel, the Middle East, and around the globe. Israeli Energy Minister Karine Elharrar attended the conference and called for energy diversification, especially the development of renewable energy. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hebrew): KARINE ELHARRAR, Israeli Energy Minister "All the research sh

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TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-COMMENDATION

(221205) -- TUNIS, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian Health Minister Ali Mrabet (R) poses for a photo with Xu Chuyang (C), head of the Chinese medical team, in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 5, 2022. Mrabet met with the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia on Monday, applauding its exceptional service in the North African country. (Xinhua)

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TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-COMMENDATION

(221205) -- TUNIS, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian Health Minister Ali Mrabet (4th R, front row) poses for a group photo with members of Chinese medical team in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 5, 2022. Mrabet met with the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia on Monday, applauding its exceptional service in the North African country. (Xinhua)

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Ancient civilizations forum opens in Baghdad

STORY: Ancient civilizations forum opens in Baghdad DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ancient Civilizations Forum STORYLINE: The sixth edition of the Ancient Civilizations Forum kicked off in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday, as Iraq stressed the need for joint mechanisms to reduce the smuggling of cultural property. "This forum is a diplomatic approach to promoting strategic partnerships between civilizations and cultures as well as sustainable coordination to support global efforts in facing humanitarian and cultural challenges," Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said while addressing the opening ceremony. Hussein stressed the need to find a joint mechanism to curb the smuggling of cultural property, to which countries around the world fall victim. Acts of vandalism and illegal trade were practiced by the extremist Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq, he said, adding the acts "cannot erase history and civilizations that spanned thousan

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Libyan gas, oil exposition kicks off in Tripoli

STORY: Libyan gas, oil exposition kicks off in Tripoli DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:12 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exposition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WINNIE SHIH, Overseas Market Sales Manager of China's Daming International Holdings Limited STORYLINE: A gas and oil exposition kicked off on Saturday in the Libyan capital Tripoli, attracting a number of oil and gas companies from home and abroad. The Minister of Oil and Gas, Mohamed Oun, attended the opening ceremony of the three-day exhibition, as well as a number of oil and gas experts, according to the official Libyan News Agency. Chinese companies are also among the exhibitors. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WINNIE SHIH, Overseas Market Sales Manager of China's Da Ming International Holdings Limited "Our company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Wuxi, China's Jiangsu Province. This is the first time for us to participate in the energy show in Libya. We hope to bring a better production platform to this mar

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Myanmar, China hold economic forum to further enhance cooperation

STORY: Myanmar, China hold economic forum to further enhance cooperation DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum on China-Myanmar economic cooperation STORYLINE: A forum on China-Myanmar economic cooperation was held in Yangon on Friday to further enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The forum, with the theme of "China's New Development and China-Myanmar Cooperation," was organized by the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI). Speaking at the forum, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein said Myanmar hopes to attract more Chinese investment. China is Myanmar's largest trading partner and plays a major role in Myanmar's trading sector, Soe Thein said, stressing the need to boost economic cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai said that China's modernization drive will inject impetus into cooperation between

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Japan-Moldova talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) shakes hands with Moldova President Maia Sandu prior to their talks in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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Malaysian PM Anwar unveils cabinet

STORY: Malaysian PM Anwar unveils cabinet DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim 2. various of conference press 3. various of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim 4. various of street views STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled his cabinet on Friday, naming two deputy prime ministers in an effort to better represent both halves of the country. In a televised speech, Anwar said he himself will assume the finance minister's portfolio, a post which he previously held from 1991 to 1998. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is president of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), is one of the deputy prime ministers, while Fadillah Yusof who hails from the northern Borneo state of Sarawak is the other deputy prime minister. Anwar had previously pledged to give greater representation to the northern Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuala

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Spain steps up security amid spate of letter bombs

STORY: Spain steps up security amid spate of letter bombs DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of Ukcrainian embassy in Madrid 2. various of Instalaza, an arms company in Zaragoza 3. various of Torrejon de Ardoz Air Base 4. exterior of Spanish Defense Ministry in Madrid, Spain 5. archive of Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez STORYLINE: The Spanish government has stepped up security as at least six packages containing explosives have been reported recently. On Thursday afternoon, a letter bomb was detected and detonated at the U.S. embassy in Madrid, which was the sixth publicly known letter bombs sent to high-profile targets in the country. On Wednesday, the first package was sent to the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid and a staff member was slightly injured. The second package arrived the same afternoon at "Instalaza," an arms company located in northeast Spain's Zaragoza. In the early hours on Thursday morning, security agents intercepted a

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-SDG INVESTOR MAP-LAUNCH

(221203) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Stergomena Tax speaks at the official opening of the first-ever Tanzania SDG Investment Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 30, 2022. TO GO WITH "Tanzania launches investment guide for advancing SDGs" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the opening ceremony of the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the opening ceremony of the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the opening ceremony of the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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CHINA-HU CHUNHUA-RUSSIAN DEPUTY PM-REGULAR MEETING (CN)

(221202) -- BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua co-chairs the 26th session of the committee for regular meetings between Chinese and Russian heads of government, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko via video link, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

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Huawei ICT academies and instructors honored in South Africa

STORY: Huawei ICT academies and instructors honored in South Africa DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of speakers delivering speeches 2. various of the awarding ceremony 3. various of guests at the ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE (English): KEMOGOTSITSE BOSIELO, Public Relations Manager, Huawei SA STORYLINE: The Huawei South Africa ICT Talent Development Annual Awards ceremony was held on Monday, celebrating and honoring excellent Huawei ICT Academies and ICT academy instructors. Blade Nzimande, South Africa's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, praised Huawei for discovering talent in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry, especially during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The program is one of the initiatives in which Huawei collaborates with universities and colleges to train, develop and certify ICT talent across South Africa. Over 5,000 students have received

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Japan PM Kishida speaks on Japan's win over Spain in World Cup

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2022, over Japan's come-from-behind win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match in Doha, Qatar. Japan beat Spain 2-1 to advance to the round of 16.

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Japan PM Kishida speaks on Japan's win over Spain in World Cup

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2022, over Japan's come-from-behind win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match in Doha, Qatar. Japan beat Spain 2-1 to advance to the round of 16.

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Tanzania launches investment guide for advancing SDGs

STORY: Tanzania launches investment guide for advancing SDGs DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:17 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of attendants during the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STERGOMENA TAX, Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINE MUSISI, UNDP Resident Representative in Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EXAUD KIGAHE, Deputy Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade STORYLINE: Tanzania on Wednesday launched the East African nation's SDG Investor Map, a market intelligence tool guiding the private sector in identifying investment themes that have significant potential to advance the sustainable development goals. The Tanzania SDGs Investor Map seeks to address the need for more private capital to be channeled toward emerging opportunities and for funding to contribute to the SDGs. Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Stergomena Tax launched the platform on behalf of Tanz

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Zambia marks World AIDS Day with call for equity

STORY: Zambia marks World AIDS Day with call for equity DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World AIDS Day commemorative activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education 3. various of people attending the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education 5. various of exhibitions related to World AIDS Day STORYLINE: Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with a call to ensure equity in accessing HIV services for all. Commemorated under the theme "Equalize," the main event in Lusaka, the country's capital was held at the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center. President Hakainde Hichilema said this year's theme highlights the need for the country to ensure higher and equitable coverage of HIV services for people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education "It is a right of every Zambian and every person livin

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-WORLD AIDS DAY

(221201) -- LUSAKA, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima speaks during an event marking World AIDS Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on Dec. 1, 2022. Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with a call to ensure equity in accessing HIV services for all. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-WORLD AIDS DAY

(221201) -- LUSAKA, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo speaks during an event marking World AIDS Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on Dec. 1, 2022. Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with a call to ensure equity in accessing HIV services for all. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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27th Tashkent International Tourism Fair kicks off

STORY: 27th Tashkent International Tourism Fair kicks off DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tashkent International Tourism Fair STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of the 27th Tashkent International Tourism Fair "Tourism on the Silk Road" was held in Uzbekistan capital Tashkent Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov noted in his greeting that Uzbekistan today is in the center of the whole world's attention. "Within three days, there will be forums and sessions with the participation of industry experts, master classes, exhibitions, as well as for the first time in the history of a fashion fair with the participation of local and foreign designers," he said. Tashkent Internation Tourism Fair is the largest and most vibrant tourism industry event, not only in Uzbekistan but in the entirety of Central Asia. The fair has been held since 1995 with the official support of

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Vocational training program fosters skilled workforce in Africa

STORY: Vocational training program fosters skilled workforce in Africa DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Djibouti Luban Workshop 2. various of trainees taking lessons 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AISHA ABDOULKADER ABDALLAH, Student at Djibouti Luban workshop 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABDI DJAMA EGUEH, Principal of Djibouti Industrial and Commercial High School 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ELIJAH MUCHIMA, Acting Minister of Education STORYLINE: The Djibouti Luban Workshop, a vocational training program jointly implemented by China and Djibouti, is helping build a local talent pool for the railway industry in the African country. Aisha Abdoulkader Abdallah is among the first batch of enrolled students at the Djibouti Luban Workshop. She is working on an internship program at a station on the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AISHA ABDOULKADER ABDALLAH, Student at Djibouti Luban workshop "I am a student of Djibouti Lu

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Japan PM in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Russian DM stresses development of strategic nuclear forces

STORY: Russian DM stresses development of strategic nuclear forces DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaking (Courtesy: Russian Defense Ministry) STORYLINE: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday that the country "pay special attention" to the construction of major facilities in 2023 for its strategic nuclear forces. Shoigu said the construction of infrastructural facilities is underway in five formations of the Russian Strategic Missile Force to deploy new missile systems. He added that the work also continues on the creation of a multi-service test site for the Space Force in eastern Siberia. Shoigu said that "it is necessary to ensure the commissioning of infrastructural facilities simultaneously with the supply of modern weapons and military equipment to the troops." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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World not on track to end AIDS pandemic, UNAIDS chief

STORY: World not on track to end AIDS pandemic, UNAIDS chief DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching event of 2022 report 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINNIE BYANYIMA, UNAIDS Executive Director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BAHATI HAULE, HIV infected girl 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GEORGE SIMBACHAWENE, Tanzanian minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office responsible for Policy and Parliamentary Affairs STORYLINE: The world is not on track to end the AIDS pandemic as new infections are rising and AIDS deaths are continuing in too many communities, the UNAIDS executive director, Winnie Byanyima, said on Tuesday. "Inequalities are blocking the end of the AIDS pandemic," said Byanyima while launching a new UNAIDS report in Dar es Salaam ahead of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. "But this is not a counsel of despair, it is a call to action. Through bold action to confront these inequalities, we can end AIDS," added Byanyima

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2022, following an official Xinhua News Agency's report that former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin died of leukemia and multiple organ failure earlier in the day.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2022, following an official Xinhua News Agency's report that former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin died of leukemia and multiple organ failure earlier in the day.