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FIJI-SUVA-PICS-JUNCAO-DEMONSTRATION CENTER-OPEN

(230322) -- SUVA, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tang Wenhong (4th R), vice chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), together with other guests, attends the opening ceremony of China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center in Suva, Fiji, March 22, 2023. China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center opened on Wednesday in Fiji with the participation of officials from China and other Pacific island countries as well as representatives from Chinese enterprises and the local Chinese community. TO GO WITH "China-Pacific island countries Juncao technology demonstration center opens in Fiji" (Xinhua/Zhang Yongxing)

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FIJI-SUVA-PICS-JUNCAO-DEMONSTRATION CENTER-OPEN

(230322) -- SUVA, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces Juncao technology at China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center in Suva, Fiji, March 22, 2023. China-Pacific island countries (PICs) Juncao technology demonstration center opened on Wednesday in Fiji with the participation of officials from China and other Pacific island countries as well as representatives from Chinese enterprises and the local Chinese community. TO GO WITH "China-Pacific island countries Juncao technology demonstration center opens in Fiji" (Xinhua/Zhang Yongxing)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-CHINA-XI JINPING-STATE VISIT-ARRIVAL

(230320) -- MOSCOW, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is warmly greeted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and other senior Russian officials by the ramp upon his arrival at the Moscow Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, Russia, March 20, 2023. At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Monday afternoon for a state visit to Russia. Xi's plane arrived at the Moscow Vnukovo Airport around 13:00 local time. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-CHINA-XI JINPING-STATE VISIT-ARRIVAL

(230320) -- MOSCOW, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the honor guard of the three services and watches the march-past at the Moscow Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, Russia, March 20, 2023. At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Monday afternoon for a state visit to Russia. Xi's plane arrived at the Moscow Vnukovo Airport around 13:00 local time. As he stepped out of the plane, Xi was warmly greeted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and other senior Russian officials by the ramp. The Russian side held a grand welcome ceremony at the airport. The military band played the national anthems of China and Russia. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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Footballer Atsu laid to rest in Ghanaians' grief

STORY: Footballer Atsu laid to rest in Ghanaians' grief DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of soldiers carrying casket 2. various of casket of former Black Stars player Christian Atsu 4. various of the traditional cultural displaying 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSTAPHA USSIF, Ghanaian Minister of Youth and Sports 6. various of wreaths laying STORYLINE: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led a government delegation on Friday to pay their last respects to former Black Stars player Christian Atsu, who got caught up and died in the earthquake in Türkiye last month. The funeral was also attended by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, former President John Dramani Mahama, family members, officials from the Turkish embassy in Ghana, ex-footballers and well-wishers, who were all filled with grief and agony. In a tribute read on behalf of the government by the Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif, the government observed that the people wil

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Tanzania commends Chinese support in malaria fight

STORY: Tanzania commends Chinese support in malaria fight DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:09 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CATHERINE JOACHIM, Head of programs in Tanzania's Ministry of Health 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DR. PROSPER CHAKI, Chief Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SUO PENG, Minister counselor of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania 5. various of Tanzania STORYLINE: Tanzanian health officials and professionals on Friday thanked China for its support in fighting malaria in the African country through a cooperative project. According to a conference on malaria control held in Dar es Salaam, a cooperative project implemented between 2015 and 2021 has seen a marked malaria burden reduction from more than 30 percent to around 3 percent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CATHERINE JOACHIM, Head of programs in Tanzania's Ministry of Health "This Chinese success story in Tanzania in the f

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6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases

STORY: 6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate in New Delhi 2. various of government buildings 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of a hospital 5. various of street scenes STORYLINE: Amid a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in six states, India's health ministry has advised local governments to take a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection from spreading further, officials said Friday. The federal health ministry wrote a letter on Thursday evening to the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, asking them to pay attention to testing, treating, tracking, and vaccination. A few states are reporting higher number of COVID-19 cases, "indicating possible localized spread of infection and there is a need to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection, wit

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10 killed in house fire in NW Pakistan

STORY: 10 killed in house fire in NW Pakistan DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the house fire and the rescue teams STORYLINE: At least 10 people were killed and three others injured after a fire broke out in a house in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police and rescue officials said on Friday. The fire erupted due to an electric short circuit at a wooden house located in the Pattan area of Lower Kohistan district of the province early Friday morning, Farman Ali, an official at the district's emergency rescue service told local media. He said that the fire caused the roof of the house to collapse, trapping the family members under the debris, adding that women and children were among the victims. At least eight to 10 cows also perished in the huge fire that engulfed the adjoining farm as well. Following the incident, rescue teams along with fire vehicles and ambulances reached the site and started rescue operatio

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Fossils dating back 180 mln years found in SW China

STORY: Fossils dating back 180 mln years found in SW China DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fossils 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG FENG, Expert of Chongqing Bureau of Geology and Minerals Exploration STORYLINE: Dozens of paleontological fossils dating back some 180 million years have been found at a construction site in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The fossils are of different sizes and unique shapes. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG FENG, Chongqing Bureau of Geology and Minerals Exploration "This kind of stones are known as shell limestone, which is made of a dense accumulation of bivalve fossils. Analysis shows that the fossils belong to the early Jurassic period. The findings are of great significance to the study of the history and environment of Chongqing Municipality and Sichuan Basin at that time." Local officials said a science popularization station will be set up near the site. Xinhua News

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(SP)RWANDA-KIGALI-FIFA-73RD CONGRESS-PRESIDENT

(230317) -- RWANDA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Officials attend the 73rd FIFA Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, March 16, 2023. Gianni Infantino was re-elected president of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) for the term of 2023-2027 at the congress on Thursday. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

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(SP)RWANDA-KIGALI-FIFA-73RD CONGRESS-PRESIDENT

(230317) -- RWANDA, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Officials attend the 73rd FIFA Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, March 16, 2023. Gianni Infantino was re-elected president of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) for the term of 2023-2027 at the congress on Thursday. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

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WFP commits 54 mln USD to mitigate drought in Kenya

STORY: WFP commits 54 mln USD to mitigate drought in Kenya DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a meeting between the Kenyan government and WFP officials 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan Deputy President 3. various of the meeting between the Kenyan government and WFP officials STORYLINE: The World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday committed 7 billion shillings (about 54 million U.S. dollars) as relief assistance to help some 940,300 people facing severe drought in 10 counties in Kenya. Lauren Landis, WFP country director for Kenya, said the food and cash will be distributed under the Lisha Jamii (protect family) Phase II program between April and September. "The second phase is worth 7 billion shillings and we hope to make it 10 billion shillings. This is substantial, but we still need more," Landis said in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, during a meeting with Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Landis said t

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-DOCUMENTARY FILM-INAUGURAL CEREMONY

(230315) -- PHNOM PENH, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith speaks at the inaugural ceremony of documentary film titled "The Smile of Cambodia" in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on March 14, 2023. A documentary film depicting the development achievements of Cambodia under cooperation with China was inaugurated here on Tuesday, officials said. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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Iran, Belarus ink deals to boost comprehensive cooperation

STORY: Iran, Belarus ink deals to boost comprehensive cooperation DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's visit to Tehran STORYLINE: Iran and Belarus on Monday set a roadmap for expanding their comprehensive cooperation and signed seven cooperation agreements in the fields of trade, transportation, agriculture and culture. The roadmap was signed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his visiting Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in a ceremony held in Tehran, according to the website of the president's office. The other documents, including one on the transfer of convicts, were signed by senior Iranian and Belarusian officials in the presence of the two presidents. At a joint press conference with his Belarusian counterpart following the signing ceremony, Raisi said Lukashenko's visit marks a turning point in the expansion of relations between the two countries. He added that desp

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Emperor meets with police officials

Photo taken on March 13, 2023, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo shows Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meeting with 95 police officials across the nation who received awards from the National Policy Agency chief for significant contributions to maintaining security in society. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with police officials

Photo taken on March 13, 2023, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo shows Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako prior to meeting with 95 police officials across the nation who received awards from the National Policy Agency chief for significant contributions to maintaining security in society. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with police officials

Photo taken on March 13, 2023, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo shows Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meeting with 95 police officials across the nation who received awards from the National Policy Agency chief for significant contributions to maintaining security in society. (Pool photo)

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World Bank to help Lebanon with Beirut port investment plan

STORY: World Bank to help Lebanon with Beirut port investment plan DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Bank officials 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI HAMIEH, Lebanon's Public Works and Transport Minister 3. various of officials in the conference room 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FERID BELHAJ, World Bank Group's Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa 7. various of containers at the Beirut port 8. various of the Beirut port and silos falling down STORYLINE: Lebanon's Public Works and Transport Minister Ali Hamieh said on Friday that the World Bank has expressed its readiness to help the Lebanese government with the investment plan for the Beirut port reconstruction. Hamieh added that all countries are welcome to contribute to the reconstruction process. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI HAMIEH, Lebanon's Public Works and Transport Minister "The last topic is the port reconstruction. We have worked on the project of the port reconstruction

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Confucius Institute at University of Zimbabwe celebrates 15th anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute at University of Zimbabwe celebrates 15th anniversary DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:38 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese officials, school students, signing ceremony and presentation of awards 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUANG MINGHAI, Economic and commercial counselor at Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe 3. various of university officials, students and university Vice Chancellor and Chinese medical staff 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUANG MINGHAI, Economic and commercial counselor at Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe 5. various of Chinese officials and students' parents 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor, University of Zimbabwe 7. various of Chinese officials 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor, University of Zimbabwe 9. various of parents, the Chinese community, students, and a student receiving her award 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ATIPAISHE MAKWANGUDZE, Student, Midlands Christian College 11. various of students

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China spares no effort in helping strengthen Madagascar's health system: Malagasy official

STORY: China spares no effort in helping strengthen Madagascar's health system: Malagasy official DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos showing the Chinese medical team working in Madagascar 2. SOUNDBITE (French): ONIVELO GABHY ANDRIAMANANTENA, Chief of staff of Madagascar's Ministry of Public Health 3. various of Chinese medical team members with Chinese officials 4. various of Chinese and Malagasy officials meeting Chinese medical team members STORYLINE: A health official from Madagascar's Ministry of Public Health has recently praised China for sparing no effort in helping strengthen her country's health system for decades. SOUNDBITE (French): ONIVELO GABHY ANDRIAMANANTENA, Chief of staff of Madagascar's Ministry of Public Health "China has spared no effort to strengthen the health system in Madagascar and to improve access to health care for the (Malagasy) population. The Chinese medical team is an integral part of this

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Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki in U.S.

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki speaks at a press conference in Washington on March 9, 2023, as he wraps up his trip to the U.S. capital where he met U.S. lawmakers and officials from the Department of State and Department of Defense, and conveyed Okinawa's opposition to the planned relocation of a U.S. military base within the southern Japan island prefecture.

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Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki in U.S.

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki (C) speaks during a symposium at George Washington University in Washington on March 9, 2023, as part of his trip to the U.S. capital where he met U.S. lawmakers and officials from the Department of State and Department of Defense, and conveyed Okinawa's opposition to the planned relocation of a U.S. military base within the southern Japan island prefecture.

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-SHOOTING ATTACK

(230309) -- TEL AVIV, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A policeman works at the scene of a shooting attack on Dizengoff street in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 9, 2023. A gun-wielding Palestinian man opened fire on a busy street in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, injuring three individuals in what was described by Israeli officials as a "terror attack." Tel Aviv district police chief Amichai Eshed told reporters at the scene that the gunman opened fire at passersby before fleeing the scene, but was soon chased and killed by a policeman and policewoman. (JINI via Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-SHOOTING ATTACK

(230309) -- TEL AVIV, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police work at the scene of a shooting attack on Dizengoff street in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 9, 2023. A gun-wielding Palestinian man opened fire on a busy street in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, injuring three individuals in what was described by Israeli officials as a "terror attack." Tel Aviv district police chief Amichai Eshed told reporters at the scene that the gunman opened fire at passersby before fleeing the scene, but was soon chased and killed by a policeman and policewoman. (JINI via Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-SHOOTING ATTACK

(230309) -- TEL AVIV, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police stand guard at the scene of a shooting attack on Dizengoff street in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 9, 2023. A gun-wielding Palestinian man opened fire on a busy street in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, injuring three individuals in what was described by Israeli officials as a "terror attack." Tel Aviv district police chief Amichai Eshed told reporters at the scene that the gunman opened fire at passersby before fleeing the scene, but was soon chased and killed by a policeman and policewoman. (JINI via Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-SHOOTING ATTACK

(230309) -- TEL AVIV, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police work at the scene of a shooting attack on Dizengoff street in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 9, 2023. A gun-wielding Palestinian man opened fire on a busy street in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, injuring three individuals in what was described by Israeli officials as a "terror attack." Tel Aviv district police chief Amichai Eshed told reporters at the scene that the gunman opened fire at passersby before fleeing the scene, but was soon chased and killed by a policeman and policewoman. (JINI via Xinhua)

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ISRAEL-TEL AVIV-SHOOTING ATTACK

(230309) -- TEL AVIV, March 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police and emergency service members work at the scene of a shooting attack on Dizengoff street in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 9, 2023. A gun-wielding Palestinian man opened fire on a busy street in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Thursday night, injuring three individuals in what was described by Israeli officials as a "terror attack." Tel Aviv district police chief Amichai Eshed told reporters at the scene that the gunman opened fire at passersby before fleeing the scene, but was soon chased and killed by a policeman and policewoman. (JINI via Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-FUNERAL

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Relatives mourn during the funeral of Palestinians killed the previous day in an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, March 8, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-FUNERAL

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl mourns during the funeral of Palestinians killed the previous day in an Israeli army raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, March 8, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-HEBRON-STRIKE

(230308) -- HEBRON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 8, 2023 shows a shop which has been closed during a general strike to protest over the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Hebron. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-STRIKE

(230308) -- NABLUS, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in front of a shop which has been closed during a general strike to protest over the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Nablus, March 8, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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6 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid targeting suspect for killing Israelis

STORY: 6 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid targeting suspect for killing Israelis DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israeli raids in Jenin 2. various of crowds of Palestinians 3. various of the damaged building STORYLINE: At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. In a video statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Palestinian suspect was killed during the raid in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry stated in a press release that six individuals were killed by gunshots, and at least 16 others were wounded during a gun battle between Palestinians and Israeli troops in Jenin. Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, said in a statement that the Israeli troops surrounded a

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16 confirmed dead in Bangladeshi commercial building explosion: official

STORY: 16 confirmed dead in Bangladeshi commercial building explosion: official DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts at the blast site 2. various of crowds 3. various of a hospital STORYLINE: At least 16 people were killed and many others injured in a massive explosion that took place in a commercial building in the old part of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Tuesday, an official said. Mominur Rahman, Dhaka district's administration chief, told Xinhua that "16 bodies have been brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital from the explosion site." At least 20 people with critical injuries were admitted to the hospital, he added. Because of the explosion, officials said two buildings -- one seven-story and the other one five-story -- were damaged at the Siddique Bazar area in old Dhaka. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. local time on Tuesday, the fire service control room said. The blast occurred at the seven-floor building whic

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MIDEAST-JENIN-DAMAGED HOUSE

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians check a house damaged during an Israeli raid in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on March 7, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers in the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-DAMAGED HOUSE

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians check a house damaged during an Israeli raid in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on March 7, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers in the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-CLASHES

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mourners carry the body of a Palestinian killed in clashes with Israeli forces, during a funeral in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on March 7, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers in the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-CLASHES

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli helicopter releases flares during an Israeli raid in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on March 7, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers in the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-CLASHES

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An explosive charge detonates near an Israeli vehicle during an Israeli raid in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on March 7, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers in the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-JENIN-CLASHES

(230308) -- JENIN, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Protesters are seen in clashes with Israeli forces during an Israeli raid in the refugee camp of Jenin in the northern West Bank, on March 7, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed in the West Bank on Tuesday in an Israeli raid aimed at arresting a suspect involved in the killing of two Israeli brothers in the previous week, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-BOLAN-SUICIDE ATTACK

(230306) -- BOLAN, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A damaged truck of paramilitary troops Balochistan Constabulary is seen at the blast site in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, March 6, 2023. Nine security personnel were killed and 10 others injured when a suicide bomber hit their vehicle in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, officials said. (Str/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-BOLAN-SUICIDE ATTACK

(230306) -- BOLAN, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man examines the blast site in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, March 6, 2023. Nine security personnel were killed and 10 others injured when a suicide bomber hit their vehicle in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, officials said. (Str/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-BOLAN-SUICIDE ATTACK

(230306) -- BOLAN, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather outside a hospital in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, March 6, 2023. Nine security personnel were killed and 10 others injured when a suicide bomber hit their vehicle in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, officials said. (Str/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-BOLAN-SUICIDE ATTACK

(230306) -- BOLAN, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Security officials gather at the blast site in Bolan district of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, March 6, 2023. Nine security personnel were killed and 10 others injured when a suicide bomber hit their vehicle in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, officials said. (Str/Xinhua)

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Vanuatu: Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Kevin Lashes Country Leaving Significant Damage 2

Category 4 Cyclone Kevin passed over Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on Friday, March 3, moving across the southern island province of Tafea on Saturday morning and leaving significant damage to infrastructure, telecommunications, and crops. A state of emergency was declared, and the prime minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, said officials were working to assess the damage.

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Vanuatu: Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Kevin Lashes Country Leaving Significant Damage

Category 4 Cyclone Kevin passed over Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on Friday, March 3, moving across the southern island province of Tafea on Saturday morning and leaving significant damage to infrastructure, telecommunications, and crops. A state of emergency was declared, and the prime minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, said officials were working to assess the damage.

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Vanuatu: State Of Emergency Declared As Cyclone Kevin Brings Destructive Winds And Heavy Rains 2

A category 4 Cyclone Kevin passed over Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on Friday, March 3, and was moving across the southern island province of Tafea on Saturday morning, bringing wind gusts over 230km/h, according to the country’s meteorology department. A state of emergency was declared, and the prime minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, said officials were working to assess the damage.

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Vanuatu: State Of Emergency Declared As Cyclone Kevin Brings Destructive Winds And Heavy Rains

A category 4 Cyclone Kevin passed over Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu on Friday, March 3, and was moving across the southern island province of Tafea on Saturday morning, bringing wind gusts over 230km/h, according to the country’s meteorology department. A state of emergency was declared, and the prime minister, Ishmael Kalsakau, said officials were working to assess the damage.

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Kenya officials laud China's efforts during World Wildlife Day celebrations

STORY: Kenya officials laud China's efforts during World Wildlife Day celebrations DATELINE: March 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALFRED MUTUA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PENINAH MALONZA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife of Kenya STORYLINE: Kenya's government officials lauded China for its efforts in wildlife conservation and protection on the occasion of World Wildlife Day celebrations held in Amboseli National Park in Kenya on Friday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALFRED MUTUA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya "We are very grateful. Especially we have got our friends from countries like China, who are supporting some of these initiatives, because they go a long way in conserving the animals for the future generations." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PENINAH MALONZA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife of Ke

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Tunisia holds 40th session of Arab Interior Ministers Council

STORY: Tunisia holds 40th session of Arab Interior Ministers Council DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian President meeting Arab Interior Ministers 2. various of the 40th session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers 3. various of the speech of Tunisian Interior Minister 4. various of speech of the Secretary-General of Arab League STORYLINE: Tunisia held the 40th session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the capital Tunis on Wednesday, attended by senior Arab security officials and the Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. In his opening address, Tunisian Interior Minister Taoufik Charfeddine said that the session was held at a time when the Arab region is facing many challenges of security and development. He added that the session "constitutes an opportunity to exchange views and crystallize positions on current pressing issues, in particular the threats and security challenges posed by the growing number

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Qatari PM pays visit to Tunisia for trade cooperation

STORY: Qatari PM pays visit to Tunisia for trade cooperation DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian prime minister welcoming Qatari prime minister at the airport 2. various of meeting between the two sides STORYLINE: Qatari Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani began a two-day visit to Tunisia on Monday. Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane greeted Al Thani at the airport and held a brief talk with her counterpart. Qatari government officials including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Labor and Minister of Commerce accompanied the prime minister during the visit. Tunisian official media said that the two sides will reach an important cooperation agreement in the field of economic and trade cooperation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)