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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

The U.S. Capitol building is seen reflected in the window of a building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A hand of a sculpture is seen in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A notice of closure is seen in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A stop sign is seen in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

Notices of closure are posted on the entrance of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A notice of closure is seen in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

The U.S. Capitol building is seen reflected in the water in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A notice of closure is seen at the entrance of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14th High-Level Retreat on Promotion of Peace, Security, Stability in Africa held in Cairo

STORY: 14th High-Level Retreat on Promotion of Peace, Security, Stability in Africa held in Cairo DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the high-Level retreat 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HAMDY LOZA, Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The African Union Commission convened the 14th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa under the theme "Resetting Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation for the 21st Century in Africa" on Tuesday in Cairo. The two-day event brought together the commission's leadership and special representatives and special envoys from other regional and international organizations. SOUNDBITE (English): HAMDY LOZA, Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister "The high-level retreat is held this year at a critical time when the continent faces complex emerging challenges and its global geopolitical and economic polarization that's exacerbating the suffering of the people. This situation requires reshapi

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UN chief calls for end to vicious circle of violence in Mideast

STORY: UN chief calls for end to vicious circle of violence in Mideast DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press briefing room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for an end to the vicious circle of violence between Palestinians and Israelis. He made the remarks at a daily press briefing at the UN headquarters. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "This most recent violence does not come in a vacuum. The reality is that it grows out of a long-standing conflict, with a 56-year-long occupation and no political end in sight. It's time to end this vicious circle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization. Israel must see its legiti

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Xinhua Headlines: Slain teenager underlines social polarization in France, arouses concern in Europe

(230705) -- PARIS, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a closed subway station in Nanterre, western Paris suburbs, France, June 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Xinhua Headlines: Slain teenager underlines social polarization in France, arouses concern in Europe

(230705) -- PARIS, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Burnt buses are seen at the Fort d'Aubervilliers bus terminal, in Aubervilliers, north of Paris, France, June 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Xinhua Headlines: Slain teenager underlines social polarization in France, arouses concern in Europe

(230705) -- PARIS, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A French municipal police officer is seen on duty on the famous Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris, France, July 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Xinhua Headlines: Slain teenager underlines social polarization in France, arouses concern in Europe

(230705) -- PARIS, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A building burned by protesters is seen in Roubaix, France, on June 30, 2023. (Photo by Sebastien Courdji/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Slain teenager underlines social polarization in France, arouses concern in Europe

(230705) -- PARIS, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a protest in Nanterre, a town on the western outskirts of Paris, France, on June 29, 2023. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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Trump's criminal indictment deepens political polarization in U.S.

STORY: Trump's criminal indictment deepens political polarization in U.S. DATELINE: April 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICH HERRERA, Florida resident 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WEST, New York resident 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ASHWOOD KAVANA, New York resident 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WEST, New York resident 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RICH HERRERA, Florida resident 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ASHWOOD KAVANA, New York resident STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICH HERRERA, Florida resident "The (political) divide I see is just getting wider." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WEST, New York resident "It's crazy. I lost faith in America. They made it divided." SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ASHWOOD KAVANA, New York resident "Everybody's kind of on pins and needles. Everybody is tense." Donald Trump, a Republican who held the White House from early 2017 to early 2021, has become the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, an episode deepe

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China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2022

STORY: China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2022 DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. China's State Council Information Office's official website 2. various of U.S. street views STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2022. The report said that the year of 2022 witnessed a landmark setback for U.S. human rights. It added that in the United States, a country labeling itself a "human rights defender," chronic diseases such as money politics, racial discrimination, gun and police violence, as well as wealth polarization are rampant. The report said human rights legislation and justice have seen an extreme retrogression, further undermining the basic rights and freedoms of the American people. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Xinhua Headlines: 2nd anniversary of "Democrazy Day" -- U.S. democracy fails with deepening political polarization

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows a public hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Alex Wong/Pool via Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: 2nd anniversary of "Democrazy Day" -- U.S. democracy fails with deepening political polarization

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 5, 2023 shows the empty chair of the Speaker of the House on the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Xinhua Headlines: 2nd anniversary of "Democrazy Day" -- U.S. democracy fails with deepening political polarization

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy arrives at the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Xinhua Headlines: 2nd anniversary of "Democrazy Day" -- U.S. democracy fails with deepening political polarization

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Supporters of then U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 6, 2021. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Xinhua Headlines: 2nd anniversary of "Democrazy Day" -- U.S. democracy fails with deepening political polarization

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 3, 2023 shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Biden laments divisive "poison" infecting U.S. politics

STORY: Biden laments divisive "poison" infecting U.S. politics DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden lamented the polarization of the country's politics on Thursday. "Our politics has gotten so angry, so mean, so partisan," Biden said from the White House as part of his Christmas remarks. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "Our politics has gotten so angry, so mean, so partisan. And too often we see each other as enemies, not as neighbors; as Democrats or Republicans, not as fellow Americans. We've become too divided." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another." A d

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Money talks -- Voters frustrated by influence of money in U.S. elections

STORY: Money talks -- Voters frustrated by influence of money in U.S. elections DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:12 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. voters voting at polling stations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES GANSKY, Voter in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL, Voter in the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL CROCE, Voter in the U.S. STORYLINE: James Gansky, a resident from Nassau County, New York, cast his ballot in the U.S. midterm elections, hoping his vote could help make a change, as the country faces intense political polarization as well as widespread concerns over issues such as a struggling economy, crime and the future of democracy itself. Yet, he remained doubtful that the voices of ordinary Americans could really be heard by voting in a system complicated by money in politics. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES GANSKY, Voter in the U.S. "Everything from the economy, inflation, immigration, crime, everything, every issue you could possibly th

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U.S. political system flaws reflected in midterm elections

STORY: U.S. political system flaws reflected in midterm elections DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people voting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES GANSKY, Voter 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AARON SMITH, Voter 4. various of people voting 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NOREEN CHOUDHURY, College student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BOBBY, Voter 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL CROCE, Voter 8. various of people voting STORYLINE: "Big money." "A lot of polarization." "Not just polarized but radicalized"... While U.S. midterm election results continue to roll in, flaws in the U.S. political system have been once again reflected during the process. Here are what the voters have been concerned about and struggled with. ALL ABOUT MONEY The 2022 U.S. midterms are set to be the most expensive non-presidential races in history. The total cost of state and federal elections is projected to exceed 16.7 billion U.S. dollars. Voters complain that

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Costly U.S. midterm elections fuel polarization, divisions amid concerns of political violence

STORY: Costly U.S. midterm elections fuel polarization, divisions amid concerns of political violence DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a poll site in New York 3. various of a poll site in Los Angeles STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "The 2022 U.S. midterms are set to be the most expensive non-presidential races in history. The total cost of state and federal elections is projected to exceed 16.7 billion U.S. dollars, according to a new analysis released by OpenSecrets. The high stakes in this year's races have escalated partisan spite at different levels across the nation. Many candidates personally attack each other rather than conduct meaningful policy debates with their opponents. U.S. media outlets and pundits constantly add fuel to the rancorous war of words sharply along ideological lines. It is causing anxiety about the prospect of greater politic

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Broad government expected after Denmark's election

STORY: Broad government expected after Denmark's election DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Denmark's sitting prime minister Mette Frederiksen 2. SOUNDBITE (Danish): METTE FREDERIKSEN, Danish Prime Minister 3. various of the compound of the Danish Parliament 4. various of a poll station in Copenhagen 5. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen casting her vote in a poll station 6. various of the Copenhagen City Hall 7. various of a voting station in the Copenhagen City Hall 8. Mette Frederiksen's campaign advertisement outside the Copenhagen City Hall 9. various of exterior of the Copenhagen City Hall STORYLINE: The general election on Tuesday was expected to end the Left-Right polarization that has dominated Danish politics for years and pave the way for a centrist government in Denmark, said local pundits. But the outcome was anticlimactic and fell short of expectations with the lowest turnout rate since 1990. Of a total of 4,269,044

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World's largest book fair held in Frankfurt

STORY: World's largest book fair held in Frankfurt DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of 74th Frankfurt Book Fair STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent "The 74th Frankfurt Book Fair, the largest of its kind in the world, alongside with numerous stages on the exhibition grounds and more than 2,000 events, opened here on Tuesday evening. The Frankfurt Book Fair is projected to draw around 4,000 exhibitors from 95 countries and regions." The organizers stressed that the world's largest book fair should be a place of discourse and togetherness in times of crisis and instability, said Juergen Boos, president and CEO of the Frankfurt Book Fair, noting that "presence helps against polarization." Spain is this year's guest of honor. Around 200 authors and creatives from Spain are presenting their books at the fair, which ends on Sunday. Xinhua News Agency corre

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UN voices concern about clashes in Libya's Tripoli

STORY: UN voices concern about clashes in Libya's Tripoli DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Libyan army STORYLINE: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Saturday expressed concern about clashes that erupted in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday night between armed groups. "UNSMIL has received reports of clashes in Tripoli last night between armed groups, which endangered the lives of civilians, and separately of mobilization of armed groups along with heavy weapons from areas surrounding Tripoli," UNSMIL said in a statement. A local security source told Xinhua that at least 4 people were injured in the clashes. The armed groups were yet to be identified. UNSMIL is deeply concerned about these developments, during an extremely sensitive period of political polarization which the United Nations, international partners, and concerned Libyans are making efforts to resolve, including through imminent rounds of dialogu

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Xinhua Headlines: Simmering fight over abortion rights lays bare divide in U.S., adds fuel to political polarization

(220507) -- WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court following the leak of a draft opinion on abortion rights in Washington, D.C., the United States, on May 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Xinhua Headlines: Simmering fight over abortion rights lays bare divide in U.S., adds fuel to political polarization

(220507) -- WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 6, 2022 shows the U.S. Supreme Court and a barrier fence in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Xinhua Headlines: Simmering fight over abortion rights lays bare divide in U.S., adds fuel to political polarization

(220507) -- WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court following the leak of a draft opinion on abortion rights in Washington, D.C., the United States, on May 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Xinhua Headlines: Simmering fight over abortion rights lays bare divide in U.S., adds fuel to political polarization

(220507) -- WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 6, 2022 shows the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Simmering fight over abortion rights lays bare divide in U.S., adds fuel to political polarization

STORY: Simmering fight over abortion rights lays bare divide in U.S., adds fuel to political polarization DATELINE: May 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: A bombshell leak from the Supreme Court -- a draft majority opinion suggesting an overturn of a landmark decision that guarantees abortion rights -- is shaking the United States, as debates over the issue have long been contentious and polarizing in the nation. STANDUP (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent "Tall barriers have been erected around the perimeter of the Supreme Court Building in the wake of demonstrations after a bombshell leak suggested an overturn of a landmark decision that ensures the right to abortion access nationwide in the U.S. Abortion has long been a contentious issue in the U.S. and it is one that sharply divides Americans along partisan, ideological and religious lines. Protesters on both sides of the issue have rece

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Israel commemorates fallen soldiers, victims of attacks

STORY: Israel commemorates fallen soldiers, victims of attacks DATELINE: May 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people standing while siren was heard in central Jerusalem 2. various of the Memorial Day ceremony STORYLINE: Israel came to a standstill to the sound of sirens on Tuesday evening, commemorating its annual Memorial Day of fallen soldiers and terror victims. The official Memorial Day pays tribute to soldiers killed during their military service and wars, as well as the civilian victims of attacks. During a memorial service earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called for unity amid growing political polarization and internal divisions in the Israeli society. "Young men of just 19 or 20, who won't be coming back. I cannot speak in their names, but I believe that this is what they would want to ask of us: Continue to live together. Don't let arguments divide our people from within," he said. After the sirens, the

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UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-LIBYA-MEETING

(220316) -- UNITED NATIONS, March 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo (C) speaks at a Security Council meeting on Libya at the UN headquarters in New York, on March 16, 2022. UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo warned on Wednesday that the current political polarization in Libya may lead to instability. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

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UN-SECURITY COUNCIL-LIBYA-MEETING

(220316) -- UNITED NATIONS, March 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya is held at the UN headquarters in New York, on March 16, 2022. UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo warned on Wednesday that the current political polarization in Libya may lead to instability. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)