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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (top) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ireland: 23 Arrested, Second Night of Protest Outside Citywest Hotel Turns Violent

On October 22, clashes continued for a second consecutive night in Dublin as protesters gathered outside the Citywest hotel housing asylum seekers, following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl nearby. Demonstrators hurled stones and fireworks at police, injuring two officers, while 23 people were arrested.

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Labor Party wins election in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to supporters near Sydney on May 3, 2025, after his ruling Labor Party won majority seats in the general election and he secured a second consecutive three-year term.

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Labor Party wins election in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks near Sydney on May 3, 2025, after his ruling Labor Party won majority seats in the general election and he secured a second consecutive three-year term.

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an engine factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of textile factories in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek 4. various of an iron products factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of construction sites in Türkiye (courtesy of Hatay Municipality) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy grew 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, slightly above expectations, according to official figures on Friday. Thus, the Turkish economy has grown for 15 consecutive quarters since the second quarter of 2020, when COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented, the data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute shows. Despite the ongoing monetary tightening policy, household consumption accelerated in the run-up to the local e

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NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1

STORY: NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 2. various of a China-Europe freight train 3. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Total import and export value of goods in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grew by 42.7 percent year on year to 93.63 billion yuan (about 13.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2024, the second highest growth rate among all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, official data showed on Thursday. In March 2024 alone, Xinjiang's foreign trade value grew by 27.3 percent, registering growth for 29 consecutive months. From January to March, the region had conducted trade with 193 countries and regions across the globe. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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Presidential election votings start in Finland

STORY: Presidential election votings start in Finland SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024/earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station 2. various of posters of candidates (earlier footage) STORYLINE: Finland's presidential election kicked off on Sunday as polling stations opened at 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT). Finns are going to cast their votes until 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) to elect a president for a six-year term. Nine candidates are contesting to be the successor to the incumbent, Sauli Niinisto. After two terms in the presidency, he is not running. According to Finland's constitution, the president can be elected to only two consecutive terms. If none of the candidates receives more than half of the votes in the first round, a second round will be held between the top two runners on Feb. 11. The presidential candidate of the National Coalition, former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, and independent Green candidate, forme

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Japan's 2023 core inflation hits 41-year high

STORY: Japan's 2023 core inflation hits 41-year high SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cities in Japan STORYLINE: Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.1 pct in 2023 from the previous year, marking the fastest growth in 41 years, the government said in a report on Friday. The core consumer price index (CPI) for the year, excluding fresh food prices because of their volatility, came in at 105.2 against the 2020 base of 100, with its pace of increase fastening from 2.3 percent in 2022, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The yearly increase, which remained above the Bank of Japan's 2 percent inflation target for the second consecutive year, marked the highest level since 1983. It came despite government subsidies to lower household utility bills, underscoring higher import costs that were inflated by a sharp drop of the yen, a byproduct of the Bank of Japan's monetary easing,

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release a sky lantern at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo show sky lanterns released by people at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Turkish economy grows by 5.9 pct in Q3

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.9 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. Various of some factories and employees in Türkiye (file) 3. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE Turkish economy grew 5.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, the Turkish Statistical Institute announced Thursday. It is the 13th consecutive quarter of economic growth since the second quarter of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented. In the third quarter of the year, household consumption made the highest contribution to growth with 7.7 points, followed by investments with 3.4 points, while the contribution of public expenditures remained at 0.7 points, according to the statistics. Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister M

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Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3

STORY: Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Statistics Sweden 2. various of Nordea Bank 3. various of Handelsbanken 4. various of street view of Stockholm STORYLINE: The Swedish economy is in recession following a contraction in the third quarter (Q3), according to official statistics released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in Q3 compared with the previous quarter and by 1.4 percent compared with Q3 in 2022, Statistics Sweden said. "GDP decreased for the second consecutive quarter," Jessica Engdahl, head of section at Statistics Sweden's National Accounts Department, said in a press release. The decrease in Q2 was 0.8 percent from Q1 and 1 percent year-on-year, according to revised figures released by Statistics Sweden in August. The Q3 downturn was mainly driven by changes in inventories, particularly decreased

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Golf: Ricoh Cup

Miyuu Yamashita poses after winning the season-ending JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup for the second consecutive year on Nov. 26, 2023, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki. She also won the annual points leader title.

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Golf: Ricoh Cup

Miyuu Yamashita poses after winning the season-ending JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup for the second consecutive year on Nov. 26, 2023, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki. She also won the annual points leader title.

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Shogi prodigy Fujii wins JT Cup

Shogi eight titles holder Sota Fujii speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2023, after winning the Japan Tobacco Cup -- an annual tournament fought between 12 select pro players -- for the second consecutive year.

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Shogi prodigy Fujii wins JT Cup

Shogi eight titles holder Sota Fujii poses at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2023, after winning the Japan Tobacco Cup -- an annual tournament fought between 12 select pro players -- for the second consecutive year.

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China-Mongolia Friendship Week kicks off in Ulan Bator

STORY: China-Mongolia Friendship Week kicks off in Ulan Bator DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHEN MINJUAN, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolia): GOMBO BUMTSEND, Vice director of Department of Neighboring Countries at Mongolian Foreign Ministry 3. various of the China-Mongolia Friendship Week STORYLINE: The annual China-Mongolia Friendship Week, aimed at increasing mutual understanding and expanding people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation, kicked off in Ulan Bator on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHEN MINJUAN, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia "In recent years, China-Mongolia relations have maintained a strong momentum of development, which cannot be separated from the active support and extensive participation of the two peoples. The two countries are holding a series of 'China-Mongolia Friendship Week' activities for the second consecutive year, which conforms to the public will and prov

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India's foreign exchange reserves dip to 4-month low

STORY: India's foreign exchange reserves dip to 4-month low DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Reserve Bank of India 3. various of banks 4. various of market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange reserves dipped by 860 million U.S. dollars to 593.037 billion dollars during the week ended Sept. 15, showed data released by the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday. This was the second consecutive week when the South Asian country's forex reserves declined. During the week ended Sept. 8, the forex decreased by 4.99 billion dollars to 593.90 billion dollars. The current value of forex reserves is said to be at a four-month low. The fall in forex reserves is attributed to the steps taken by the RBI to defend the Indian rupee amid pressures caused majorly by global developments since last year. The foreign currency assets, a major component of the forex reserves, also decreased

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Türkiye's inflation climbs to 58.94 pct in Aug.

STORY: Türkiye's inflation climbs to 58.94 pct in Aug. DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish shopping in a bazaar, stationery and fish shop (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Turkish central bank 3. various of Hafize Gaye Erkan, governor of the Turkish Central Bank 4. various of Mehmet Simsek, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister 5. various of Turkish shopping in a bazaar STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rose to 58.94 percent in August, marking the second consecutive month of increase since October last year due to the declining value of Turkish Lira and recent tax hikes, according to official figures on Monday. The figures from the Turkish Statistic Institute showed the consumer price index (CPI) in August rose by 9.09 percent monthly. The CPI experienced a consecutive decline from a peak of 85.51 percent in October 2022 to 38.21 percent in June 2023. The annual inflation rose to 47.83 percent in July, marking the fir

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Sweden's GDP shrinks 1 pct in Q2: statistics

STORY: Sweden's GDP shrinks 1 pct in Q2: statistics DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sweden Statics 2. various of Stockholm city 3. various of shopping mall in Stockholm 4. various of Sweden Parliament 5. various of Stockholm City Hall 6. various of Sweden's central bank STORYLINE: Sweden's gross domestic product (GDP) shrunk by 1 percent year-on-year in the second quarter (Q2) of this year while household consumption decreased for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to statistics released on Tuesday. Compared to the first quarter (Q1) and seasonally adjusted, GDP dropped 0.8 percent, Statistics Sweden (SCB) said. The figures are slightly more positive than the preliminary ones released in July. Sweden's Q2 GDP contracted by 2.4 percent year-on-year and by 1.5 percent quarter-on-quarter, the SCB's preliminary figures said on July 28. "The second quarter of 2023 was generally weak with declines in several of the main com