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Hawaii activates National Guard amid Mauna Loa eruption

STORY: Hawaii activates National Guard amid Mauna Loa eruption DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, the United States CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano (courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard) STORYLINE: The eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano, the world's largest active volcano, has prompted Hawaii's National Guard to help as residents and tourists flock to witness the rare scene. Since its eruption on Nov. 27, Mauna Loa has been shooting jets of lava toward the sky and down the massive mountain. While officials said there is still no immediate risk to communities on Hawaii's Big Island, lava has now crept within 2 miles of the main highway connecting the eastern and western halves of the Big Island. "The leading edge of the lava flow continues to have minimal movement... and is approximately 2 miles from Daniel K. Inouye highway," the County of Hawaii's hazards website said Tuesday morning. "It does not pose a threat to any comm

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Ukraine: Kyiv Residents Take Shelter In Metro Stations As Air Raid Alerts Sound Across Country

Kyiv residents were seen taking shelter in metro stations on Monday, December 5 as air raid alerts were heard all over Ukraine. Officials urged civilians to move to bomb shelters.

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Memorial service for Jiang Zemin

Security officials patrol around the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 6, 2022, ahead of a memorial service for former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who died Nov. 30 at age 96.

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Iran not to negotiate on nuke issue under pressures, threats: spokesman

STORY: Iran not to negotiate on nuke issue under pressures, threats: spokesman DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the spokesman 2. various of Tehran 3. various of Iran nuclear (file) STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Monday that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and threats over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal. Kanaani said during his weekly press conference that Iran still adheres to the negotiation process and aims to complete the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). However, he added that "American officials know that Iran is not willing to negotiate and make concessions under pressures and threats." He noted that Iran was committed to the pact and fulfilled its obligations, while the United States violated the deal, and the European parties did not fulfill their commitments and could not compensate for the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the Unite

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6 coal miners killed due to gas explosion in SW Pakistan

STORY: 6 coal miners killed due to gas explosion in SW Pakistan DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue site STORYLINE: At least six coal miners were killed after getting trapped due to a gas explosion inside a coal mine in Harnai district of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, officials told media. According to the reports, six miners were working inside the Shahrag coal mine of the district Saturday when an explosion occurred in the mine which led to the collapse of a portion of it. The officials said that fire erupted after the gas explosion some 1,500 feet deep inside the mine which blocked the entrance. Resultantly the miners got trapped in the mine. The workers in the area and the rescue teams immediately rushed to the site and started a rescue operation, local media said, adding that following a seven-hour operation the dead bodies were retrieved. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)

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China-aided ECOWAS headquarters begins construction

STORY: China-aided ECOWAS headquarters begins construction DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the groundbreaking ceremony 2. various of officials 3. various of project description 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OMAR ALIEU TOURAY, President of ECOWAS Commission STORYLINE: The China-aided project of the permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States began construction on Sunday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. The new headquarters building will enable the regional bloc to operate in one complex instead of three locations. Officials from the Chinese embassy in Nigeria, state leaders from Nigeria, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone, as well as president of the ECOWAS Commission attended the groundbreaking ceremony. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria "To sponsor a

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Graduation ceremony held for hundreds of Libyan anti-illegal immigration personnel

STORY: Graduation ceremony held for hundreds of Libyan anti-illegal immigration personnel DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:52 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of graduation ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MUHAMMAD BARIDAA, Brigadier general, Assistant for Security Affairs STORYLINE: A graduation ceremony was held on Sunday in the Libyan capital Tripoli for 500 new personnel of the country's Anti-illegal Immigration Department. The ceremony was attended by head of the department Mohamed al-Khoja, as well as other senior officials, said a statement issued by the Interior Ministry. "The ceremony included demonstrations by the graduates of security skills that they acquired during the training, as well as shows of motorized vehicles and motorcycles," the statement said. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MUHAMMAD BARIDAA, Brigadier general, Assistant for Security Affairs "Today, we celebrate the graduation of a batch of 500 students for the Anti-illegal Immigration Department, who graduated toda

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Nigeria launches donation portal to boost equal access to HIV treatment

STORY: Nigeria launches donation portal to boost equal access to HIV treatment DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an online platform for HIV/AIDS donation being unveiled by officials 2. various of officials at the launching ceremony 3. various of views of Abuja 4. various of Nigerians being attended to by a nurse at a primary health care center STORYLINE: Nigeria on Thursday launched an online donation portal to boost equal patient access to HIV/AIDS treatment in the most populous African country. The "HIV Trust Fund Online Donation Portal" was launched in the capital city of Abuja on World AIDS Day, with the authorities calling for a more robust response against the scourge of HIV through equal access to treatment and prevention. There was an urgent need to equalize access to essential HIV services, particularly for pregnant women, their partners, children, key populations and those often forgotten, said Gambo Aliyu, head of the National Age

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(SP)QATAR-AL KHOR-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP E-CRC VS GER

(221201) -- AL KHOR, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Players of Costa Rica and match officials react during the Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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(SP)QATAR-AL KHOR-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP E-CRC VS GER

(221201) -- AL KHOR, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Players of Costa Rica and match officials react during the Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido during rally in Tokyo

Japanese former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials appeal for their early return to Japan during a march in Tokyo's Ginza area on Dec. 1, 2022. The islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan and the Habomai islet group were seized by the Soviet Union after Japan surrendered in World War II in August 1945.

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido during rally in Tokyo

Japanese former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials appeal for their early return to Japan during a meeting in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Dec. 1, 2022. The islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan and the Habomai islet group were seized by the Soviet Union after Japan surrendered in World War II in August 1945.

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido during rally in Tokyo

Japanese former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials appeal for their early return to Japan during a march in Tokyo's Ginza area on Dec. 1, 2022. The islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan and the Habomai islet group were seized by the Soviet Union after Japan surrendered in World War II in August 1945.

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Pertussis affects 300, kills 2 children in Afghanistan's Zabul province

STORY: Pertussis affects 300, kills 2 children in Afghanistan's Zabul province DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the patients in hospital 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABBUL HAKIM HAKIMI, Provincial public health director 3. various of hospital STORYLINE: According to Zabul's provincial public health director, a total of 300 people mostly children have been affected by pertussis, or whooping cough, in Afghanistan's southern Zabul province, and two children have died of the disease. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABBUL HAKIM HAKIMI, Provincial public health director "The disease which has erupted in Suri district of the province has been affecting at least 300 people, mostly children, and has claimed the lives of two children over the past week." He said an emergency team of health officials had been sent to the district to treat those infected with the disease. The public health office of the province has asked the people not to leave their places for a few

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Four dead and 372 infected as cholera hits refugee camps in northern Kenya

STORY: Four dead and 372 infected as cholera hits refugee camps in northern Kenya DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of a hospital in Garrissa County 2. various of patients being treated under a tent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): AHMED OMAR, Health chief executive of Garissa County STORYLINE: Kenya is grappling with the rising cases of Cholera that has so far spread to 6 counties leading to 15 fatalities across the country. In Garissa County in northern Kenya, locals have been asked to maintain high levels of hygiene in a bid to combat cholera outbreak that has so far led to the death of four people. According to Garissa County Health chief executive Ahmed Omar, the first case was reported on October 23 at Hagadera refugee camp in Dadaab Sub County and spread out to host communities and other sub counties. Speaking during an emergency meeting with officials and NGOs today in Garissa, Omar said that while the outbreak started in the refugee camps, c

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Thousands of Yemeni renal disease patients at risk of death amid supply shortage

STORY: Thousands of Yemeni renal disease patients at risk of death amid supply shortage DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the renal disease ward at the Al-Thawra hospital in Sanaa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAMDAN SALEMIN, Deputy Director of Al-Thawra hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI AL-EZZI, renal disease patient 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ALI AL-EZZI, renal disease patient STORYLINE: Health officials in Yemeni capital Sanaa warned that over 5,000 renal failure patients are at risk of death because there may not be enough essential supplies to keep local dialysis centers going. Fear and anxiety ran rampant in the renal disease ward of the Al-Thawra Hospital in the Houthi-controlled capital, which provided dialysis treatment for hundreds of patients every day. "A severe shortage of medical supplies" is the most pressing problem at the dialysis center, according to Hamdan Salemin, the hospital's deputy director. He warned that if the

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Nigerian president urges tighter security around borders in Lake Chad Basin

STORY: Nigerian president urges tighter security around borders in Lake Chad Basin DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of officials at the event 2. various of officials and stakeholders 3. file footage of the Lake Chad Basin region 4. file footage of fishermen on the Lake Chad 5. various of military patrolling the region 6. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the increased number of arms, ammunition, and other weapons in the Lake Chad Basin. Speaking at the 16th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in the Nigerian capital Abuja, Buhari, who is also chairman of the summit of heads of state and government, said the threat by terrorists in the region had been relatively brought under control, while the influx of weapons poses

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Egypt launches national campaign to vaccinate against polio

STORY: Egypt launches national campaign to vaccinate against polio DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of children in Egypt 2. various of a hospital in Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt announced a national campaign to vaccinate against polio on Monday. The campaign, which will run from December 11 to 14, aims to vaccinate children from the age of zero to five free of charge, for both Egyptians and non-Egyptians. According to government officials, the campaign will be implemented in all governorates of the country, where around 16 million children will get the vaccination. The last case of polio was recorded in Egypt in 2004, and the World Health Organization declared Egypt free of polio in 2006. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Health supervision officials in Beijing inspect COVID-related medical waste management

STORY: Health supervision officials in Beijing inspect COVID-related medical waste management DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of officials inspecting COVID-related medical waste treatment in local communities 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOWU, Institute of Health Supervision of Chaoyang district, Beijing STORYLINE: Health supervision authority in Beijing has inspected COVID-related medical waste treatment in local communities. The officials checked on temporary storage of medical waste and waste transfer at a nucleic acid testing lab. They also checked medical wastewater treatment. The officials inspected the classification storage of hazardous medical waste. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOWU, Institute of Health Supervision of Chaoyang district, Beijing "The requirement for storage of COVID-related medical waste is stricter. The waste must be stored in double-layer garbage bags, tied in a special way and then sealed in hard cardboard

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YEMEN-SANAA-RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS-RISK

(221129) -- SANAA, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Patients with renal failure receive dialysis treatment at al-Thawra hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 27, 2022. Health officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa warned that over 5,000 renal failure patients are at risk of death because there may not be enough essential supplies to keep local dialysis centers going. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands of Yemeni renal disease patients at risk of death amid supply shortage" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS-RISK

(221129) -- SANAA, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A patient with renal failure receives treatment at al-Thawra hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 27, 2022. Health officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa warned that over 5,000 renal failure patients are at risk of death because there may not be enough essential supplies to keep local dialysis centers going. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands of Yemeni renal disease patients at risk of death amid supply shortage" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS-RISK

(221129) -- SANAA, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A patient with renal failure receives dialysis treatment at al-Thawra hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 27, 2022. Health officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa warned that over 5,000 renal failure patients are at risk of death because there may not be enough essential supplies to keep local dialysis centers going. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands of Yemeni renal disease patients at risk of death amid supply shortage" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS-RISK

(221129) -- SANAA, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A patient with renal failure receives dialysis treatment at al-Thawra hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 27, 2022. Health officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa warned that over 5,000 renal failure patients are at risk of death because there may not be enough essential supplies to keep local dialysis centers going. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands of Yemeni renal disease patients at risk of death amid supply shortage" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP D-FRA VS DEN

(221126) -- DOHA, Nov. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fourth official Ma Ning (3rd L), Hugo Lloris (2nd L), goalkeeper of France, Hugo Lloris (2nd R), goalkeeper of France, and other match officials pose before the Group D match between France and Denmark at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ras Abu Aboud (974) Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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Zagreb hosts Croatia-China Business Forum

STORY: Zagreb hosts Croatia-China Business Forum DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of officials and entrepreneurs at a business forum in Zagreb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): TOMISLAV RADOS, Vice president of Croatian Chamber of Economy 3. various of officials and entrepreneurs at the business forum in Zagreb 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia STORYLINE: Over 40 company representatives attended the Croatia-China Business Forum held in Zagreb on Friday, the first in three years. Addressing the event, Tomislav Rados, vice president of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, stressed the importance of bilateral economic cooperation and trade between Croatia and China. Rados recalled examples of successful cooperation between the two countries, including the Peljesac Bridge and the Senj Wind Farm. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): TOMISLAV RADOS, Vice president of Croatian Chamber of Economy "The construction of the Peljesac Bridge i

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Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack

STORY: Istanbul's famous avenue strengthens security after bomb attack DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istiklal Avenue and police officers patrolling 2. various of Istanbul local officials 3. various of the street STORYLINE: Istanbul has beefed up security measures after an explosion rocked the city's busiest pedestrian avenue on Nov. 13, leaving six people dead and more than 80 wounded. The number of security officials and undercover police officers patrolling the Istiklal Avenue has increased considerably. Benches and potted trees along the avenue have been removed for security reasons after CCTV cameras revealed that the perpetrator sat on a bench for hours before carrying out the assault. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu inspected the area and talked with the residents about their concerns. Hotels in Istanbul are back at full capacity after temporarily losing some of their clients right after the attack. The avenu

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UN appeals for 472.6 mln USD to tackle drought in Kenya

STORY: UN appeals for 472.6 mln USD to tackle drought in Kenya DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:59 LOCATION: GARISSA, Kenya CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Maalimin, Garissa County, KenyaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN JACKSON, UN resident coordinator in Kenyavarious of round table discussions with UN officials, Kenyan government officialsSOUNDBITE 2 (English): INGER ANDERSEN, Executive director of UN Environment Programme (UNEP)various of UN officials and Kenyan officials walking togetherSOUNDBITE 3 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan deputy presidentvarious of Maalimin Health Clinic, Maalimin, Kenyavarious of malnutrition screeningSOUNDBITE 4 (Somali): SAMEY AHMED ABDI, Local residentvarious of Kenya STORYLINE: The United Nations and humanitarian partners in Kenya have appealed for 472.6 million U.S. dollars to help 4.3 million drought-affected people in the East African country in 2023 to deal with the longest and most severe drought in its recent history. UN Resident Co

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Nigeria launches new banknotes

STORY: Nigeria launches new banknotes DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Muhammadu Buhari and officials at the launch of the redesigned naira notes 2. various of Godwin Emefiele, governor of the CBN presenting the redesigned notes to the president 3. various of officials present 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian president 5. various of Nigeria's central bank building 6. various of commuters 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian president 8. various of transactions at a commercial bank 9. various of some Nigerian local currencies STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launched the re-designed local banknotes to control the supply of the local currency, the Nigerian naira, in the country's capital Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking during the unveiling of the locally-produced currencies, Buhari explained in detail the basis for his approval to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign t

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Nearly 1,000 Afghan youth commissioned to national police

STORY: Nearly 1,000 Afghan youth commissioned to national police DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commencement of young Afghan police in Herat province, Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MOHAMMAD ISMAEL HIDAYAT, Provincial commander of the Police Training Center STORYLINE: A total of 991 young Afghans joined the National Police on Wednesday after receiving training in Afghanistan's western Herat and northern Balkh province, officials said. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MOHAMMAD ISMAEL HIDAYAT, Provincial commander of the Police Training Center "A total of 511 cadets receiving a six-week necessary training in the Police Training Center of Herat province are commissioned to the national police today." Similarly, 450 Afghans joined the national police force in the northern Balkh province on the same day, provincial police spokesman Mohammad Asif Waziri told reporters. The newly-graduated policemen, according to the officials

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Scene in Beijing

Officials in protective gear carry baggage from an office building closed as part of the Chinese government's zero-COVID-19 policy in Beijing on Nov. 21, 2022.

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Death toll of west Indonesia's earthquake rises to 271

STORY: Death toll of west Indonesia's earthquake rises to 271 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the quake-hit areas of Indonesia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): DWI MARYATI, Cianjur resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): LENA HERLINA, Cianjur resident 4. various of the quake-hit areas of Indonesia STORYLINE: According to local officials, the death toll from a strong earthquake hitting west Indonesia rose to 271 on Wednesday with 40 others still missing. Suharyanto, head of Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Management, said the quake forced more than 61,000 people to flee home in the district as it destroyed houses and infrastructure facilities. The official said a total of 14 evacuation centers have been set up, where necessities of the evacuees are provided. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): DWI MARYATI, Cianjur resident "I was having a conversation with my guests from Tangerang. It happened after lunch. The quake was very strong. I lost my

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(SP)QATAR-AL RAYYAN-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP F-BEL VS CAN

(221123) -- AL RAYYAN, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Match officials are seen before the Group F match between Belgium and Canada at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-RE-REDESIGNED BANKNOTES-LAUNCH

(221124) -- ABUJA, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari(3rd L) and other government officials attend a launching ceremony of re-designed banknotes of Nigerian naira in Abuja, Nigeria, on Nov. 23, 2022. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday launched the re-designed local banknotes to control the supply of the Nigerian naira, the local currency of the most populous African country. (Photo by Sodiq Adelakun/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-EARTHQUAKE-DEATH TOLL

(221123) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a search team carry the body of a victim after an earthquake in the district of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 23, 2022. The death toll from a strong earthquake hitting west Indonesia rose to 271 on Wednesday with 40 others still missing, officials said. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-EARTHQUAKE-DEATH TOLL

(221123) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a search team carry the body of a victim after an earthquake in the district of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 23, 2022. The death toll from a strong earthquake hitting west Indonesia rose to 271 on Wednesday with 40 others still missing, officials said. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-EARTHQUAKE-DEATH TOLL

(221123) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a search team carry the body of a victim after an earthquake in the district of Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 23, 2022. The death toll from a strong earthquake hitting west Indonesia rose to 271 on Wednesday with 40 others still missing, officials said. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

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Nigeria begins drilling in first oil fields in northeast region

STORY: Nigeria begins drilling in first oil fields in northeast region DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Muhammadu Buhari and officials at the flag-off site of the Kolmani Integrated Development Project 2. various of the drilling site 3. various of officials and stakeholders present 4. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated Kolmani Integrated Development Project to drill oil and gas in the northeastern part of the country. Speaking at the project's flag-off ceremony in the northeastern state of Bauchi, Buhari said that the Nigerian Kolmani Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 809 and 810, located along the border of the Bauchi and Gombe states, has become the first oil drilling fields in northeastern Nigeria after crude was discovered in commercial quantity in that part of the country two years ago. Over 1 billion barrels of oil reserves and 500

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Chinese consulate general, community donate new building to Nigerian school

STORY: Chinese consulate general, community donate new building to Nigerian school DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: LAGOS, Nigeria CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of newly renovated classrooms being launched by officials 2. various of the school and students 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NI MENGXIAO, Chairman of the Hua Xing Arts Troupe Nigeria 4. the handover ceremony STORYLINE: The Consulate General of China in Lagos, Nigeria, together with the Chinese community in the African country, on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed school administration building and 23 renovated classrooms to a primary school here. The donation to the Fazzil Oma Amadiyah Primary School in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos is aimed at bringing China and Nigeria closer, and the consulate general would continue to support the school, said Jin Mingyu, deputy consul general of the Consulate General of China in Lagos, at the handover ceremony. Ni Mengxiao, chairman of the Hua Xing Arts Troupe Nigeria coordinated

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer cooks at a temporary shelter in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker operates an excavator during search operations after an earthquake at Mangunkerta village in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 22, 2022 shows people injured during an earthquake awaiting treatment at a hospital in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members distribute medical supplies at a hospital in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, on Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers evacuate a body pack during search operations after an earthquake at Mangunkerta village in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of an earthquake-triggered landslide in Cugenang of Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Photo by Sandika Fadilah/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of an earthquake-triggered landslide in Cugenang of Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Photo by Sandika Fadilah/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 22, 2022 shows a rescue scene after an earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 22, 2022 shows a rescue scene after an earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks by a damaged house after an earthquake at Rancagoong village in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2022. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 22, 2022 shows the site of a landslide after an earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-WEST JAVA-CIANJUR-EARTHQUAKE-AFTERMATH

(221122) -- CIANJUR, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 22, 2022 shows a rescue scene after an earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 162 people were killed after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's West Java province on Monday, officials said. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)