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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolin is pictured at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoying, a prof

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolin is pictured at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoying, a prof

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

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Robot Chemist - China

Professor Zhu Zhuoying (R) and doctoral student Guo Lulu have a discussion in front of Robot Xiaolin at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitut

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainians Rally For Anti-aircraft Defence Resources - Paris

Ukrainians in Paris take part in a rally to close Ukranian airspace to Russian attacks with the help of Europe and NATO. The demonstrators claime that Ukraine urgently needs anti-aircraft defence resources in order to close the Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and the world's second largest arms exporter, France is particularly well placed to contribute to this effort, in Paris, France, on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Angelina Jolie met Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican on January 8, 2015. The 39-year-old appeared thrilled as she shook hands with the pope after a screening of her new film and second directorial effort, ‘Unbroken’. - Pope Francis will celebrate his 10th anniversary of pontificate on March 13. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian air strike is underway in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian air strike is underway in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian air strike is underway in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Police cars and ambulances are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Police cars and ambulances are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian air strike is underway in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian air strike is underway in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Police cars and ambulances are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A fire engine and an ambulance are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A fire engine and an ambulance are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A fire engine and an ambulance are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Police cars and ambulances are seen during a response effort to a Russian air strike, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 10, injures 22

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - A response effort to a Russian air strike is underway in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine. On Friday evening, the Russian military carried out two strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. The first strike that targeted a residential area in the regional centre destroyed a car repair shop and damaged nearby homes and shops. At least ten people were killed and 22 people got injured. The second strike hit an open area in Zaporizhzhia district. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, Russian troops attacked the city with FAB-250 bombs with UMPC kits (unified planning and correction module).

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Madrid Looking To Implement "Kylian Mbappe Law"

File photo dated August 26, 2023 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring Paris Saint-Germain's second goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and RC Lens at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France. According to Mundo Deportivo, the self-governing body of the Madrid region is about to enact the “Mbappe Law” in an effort to assist the team in acquiring the superstar, who is 25 years old. Mbappe is expected to receive a big salary and might potentially set a global record as a signing bonus, even though the move will formally be a free transfer. As a result, it will put the club’s finances under extreme strain. But a measure from the regional government aims to help Real Madrid land their man and lessen the huge pay cut he will inevitably experience upon finalising his departure. According to Mundo Deportivo: “The Community of Madrid is processing the approval of the so-called Mbappe Law that will eliminate regional personal income

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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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New phase of CPEC to create more opportunities: Pakistani PM

STORY: New phase of CPEC to create more opportunities: Pakistani PM DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister STORYLINE: This year marks both the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative and the launch of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said CPEC, now entering a new phase, will create more opportunities and connectivity. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister "Now we are entering the second phase of CPEC, which is even more interesting and extremely helpful in promoting investments, progress, and prosperity in Pakistan and also in the region. And you have highlighted important areas of this second phase of CPEC which is high-quality development, which is growth corridor, special economic zones, livelihood corridor, innovation corridor, green corridor, and openness and connectivity. There is an effort, your Exce

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Gazan school hosts technical expo to encourage talented teens to innovate

STORY: Gazan school hosts technical expo to encourage talented teens to innovate DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:01 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the technical exhibition in Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHMOUD SAAD, Event organizer of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMI KHADER, Fifth-grade participant 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ZINA HARB, Fifth-grade participant 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): TARA ZITAWI, Participant 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): GENA AL-MADHOUN, Participant STORYLINE: In an effort to make daily life easier and safer through technology, 250 Palestinian students gathered on Tuesday at a technical exhibition in Gaza to present their innovative projects. The expo, titled "Elite's Expo - Students from the Future," was organized by Al-Motamayzoun Modern School in Gaza for the second year in a row. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHMOUD SAAD, Event organizer of the exhibition "The aim of holding such an event in the sector is to encourage students to deal w

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Drum performance to coax alligators to mate

SAPPORO, Japan - Percussionist Goshin Moro plays a drum in front of an alligator enclosure at Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo on Feb. 22, 2013. The zoo invited the percussionist to play in an effort to coax Chinese alligators to mate, the second such attempt, after one in the previous year. In the both attempts, the reptiles seemed excited by the sound, but the drum performance fell short of its goal, according to the zoo.

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Murofushi wins World Challenge

ZAGREB, Croatia - Koji Murofushi smiles as he wins the men's hammer throw for the second meet in a row at the IAAF World Challenge Zagreb on Sept. 1, 2010. The 2004 Olympic champion prevailed with an effort of 79.71 meters.

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Ito passes large hill individual qualifying

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese ski jumper Daiki Ito jumps in the qualification round for the men's individual large hill event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2010, making the cut in second with a 139.5-meter effort at Whistler Olympic Park, north of Vancouver.

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Ito passes large hill individual qualifying

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese ski jumper Daiki Ito jumps in the qualification round for the men's individual large hill event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2010, making the cut in second with a 139.5-meter effort at Whistler Olympic Park, north of Vancouver.

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Ski jumping: Veteran Kasai wins UHB Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Noriaki Kasai soars into the sky at UHB Cup ski-jumping tournament held at the K-120 Okurayama hill in Hokkaido on Jan. 19. The veteran Japanese skier executed the day's longest leap of 127.5 meters in his first run and added a 116.5-meter effort on his second attempt for a winning total of 235.7 points. Kazuya Yoshioka took second with 233.8 points and 18-year-old Shohei Tochimoto followed in third with 223.7.

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Okabe captures SBC Cup ski jumping national c'ship crown+

HAKUBA, Japan - Nagano Olympic gold medalist Takanobu Okabe came from behind to clinch his second straight national title by winning the SBC Cup ski jumping meet at Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture on Feb. 16. Despite poor visibility due to heavy snow, Okabe produced the best results of the day in moving into second after a jump of 116.5 meters and sewing up his third national title with a second effort of just 112 meters at the K-120 large hill.

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(2) Murakami wins silver in men's javelin in Asian Games

PUSAN, South Korea - Japan's Yukifumi Murakami nets a surprise silver in the men's javelin in the Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea, on Oct. 12. Murakami was not expected to reach the podium but an opening round effort of 78.77 was good enough for second place. ''I just had to get a medal for the team, so I'm pleased with the result,'' said Murakami. (Asian Games)

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DPJ chief Hatoyama reelected for 2nd term

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) leader Yukio Hatoyama speaks at a party convention in a Tokyo hotel Sept. 9 after being formally reelected as head of the main opposition party. Hatoyama kicked off his second term by pledging an all-out effort to topple the ruling bloc and set up a government led by the DPJ.

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Rally held to oppose expansion of Narita airport

Some 1,500 protesters gather in Narita on Oct. 11 to oppose the expansion of Narita airport, demanding the government scrap a plan to complete a second runway by the end of fiscal 2000. Koji Kitahara, the organizer of the rally, said, ''The government is poised to start construction on the runway by the end of the fall. We will make every effort to stop it.'' The government proposes constructing a 2,500-meter runway, which would parallel the existing 4,000-meter runway, at Japan's main international airport east of Tokyo.

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Kenya's power producer taps Chinese electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

STORY: Kenya's power producer taps Chinese electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of KenGen 2. various of JAC 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID MUTHIKE, General manager, Strategy and Innovation, KenGen STORYLINE: Kenya's state-owned electricity producer said Friday that it will use Chinese electric vehicles purchased through a competitive public tender to reduce carbon emissions. The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has so far purchased two such vehicles from JAC Motors as part of an effort to transform its petrol-powered vehicles into a fully green transport fleet. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID MUTHIKE, General manager, Strategy and Innovation, KenGen "Our ambition is to convert all KenGen to electric vehicles as a company. And then after that, we go to the second phase. We'll catalyze the environment through the external charging stations. That will be useful in catalyzing the private sector. We'

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Sino-Malagasy cultural exchanges strengthened through music

STORY: Sino-Malagasy cultural exchanges strengthened through music DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANDIMALAZA ELFINIA, Contest winner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN LIJUAN, Director, Confucius Institute of University of Antananarivo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ZHANG WEI, Minister Counsellor, Chinese Embassy in Madagascar STORYLINE: The second edition of "The Most Beautiful Voice in Madagascar" Chinese song contest held its final on Saturday in the Madagascan capital of Antananarivo. Twenty-three contestants from across the island country entered the final. Andimalaza Elfinia, a junior at the Confucius Institute of the University of Antananarivo, won the first place. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANDIMALAZA ELFINIA, Contest winner "Despite the difficulty of the Chinese language, I made a lot of effort and perseverance to succeed." Chen Lijuan, director of the Confucius Institute of the University of Antan

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Israel boosts forces in Jerusalem after deadly twin blasts

STORY: Israel boosts forces in Jerusalem after deadly twin blasts DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:41 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of scene of the explosion at a bus stop and the cleanup effort 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAPHAEL POCH, International Media Spokesperson, Israel's United Hatzalah medical service 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOSHE, Jerusalem citizen STORYLINE: Israel's police were boosting forces throughout Jerusalem on Wednesday after twin blasts shook the city, killing an Israeli-Canadian teenager and injuring at least 18 others. The blasts were caused by explosive devices, according to a statement issued by the police. One of them went off at a busy bus stop near the entrance of the city during the morning rush hour, while the second device exploded about half an hour later at another bus station in Ramot, a settlement neighborhood in northern Jerusalem. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAPHAEL POCH, International Media Spokesperson, Israel's United Hatzalah medical se

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Mengtian lab module in 60 seconds

STORY: Mengtian lab module in 60 seconds DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: WENCHANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mengtian lab module STORYLINE: China's Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket, carrying space station lab module Mengtian, blasted off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan Province on Monday. Mengtian is the second lab module of China's Tiangong space station. Consisting of a work cabin, a cargo airlock cabin, a payload cabin and a resource cabin, it is the heaviest single-cabin active spacecraft in orbit in the world right now. It will join the combination of core module Tianhe and lab module Wentian in space to form the planned T-shape layout at the space station's completion. The building of Tiangong into a national space laboratory with three modules marks a milestone in China's three-decade effort to advance its manned space program. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wenchang, China. (XHTV)

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Shanghai balancing COVID-19 control, economic activities

STORY: Shanghai balancing COVID-19 control, economic activities DATELINE: April 1 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people taking nucleic acid testing 2. various of Shanghai street views 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JERRY ZHANG, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered China STORYLINE: Local authorities said that the second phase of closed-off management in Shanghai came into force in areas west of the Huangpu River on Friday amid a recent spike in COVID-19 infections. As scheduled, nucleic acid testing will be held from Friday to April 5 for around 16 million people, and 12 districts will be put under temporary closed-off management. As one of the world's busiest financial centers, Shanghai is sparing no effort to rein in the outbreak quickly while ensuring stable economic and financial operations. Major financial trading platforms located in Pudong New Area, including the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shanghai Futures

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-COVID-19-MEASURES

(220105) -- NICOSIA, Jan. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman wearing a face mask stands in front of an empty terrace of a coffee shop in the old town of Nicosia, Cyprus, on Jan. 5, 2022. The government of Cyprus on Wednesday stepped up its COVID-19-related travel and movement restrictions for the second time in eight days in an effort to slow the spread of infections fanned by the Omicron variant. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-COVID-19-MEASURES

(220105) -- NICOSIA, Jan. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks in the old town of Nicosia, Cyprus, on Jan. 5, 2022. The government of Cyprus on Wednesday stepped up its COVID-19-related travel and movement restrictions for the second time in eight days in an effort to slow the spread of infections fanned by the Omicron variant. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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Members of the Texas legislature hold a press conference - DC

United States Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democrat of Texas), left, and United States Representative Marc Veasey (Democrat of Texas), second from left, join Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-District 141), dean of the Texas House of Representatives, third from right, as she leads the the group in the song âÂÂWe Shall Overcome) during a press conference on voting rights outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. In an effort to block Republicans from enacting new voting restrictions, these Texas state House of Representatives arrived at Dulles International Airport last evening after fleeing their state in a pair of charter jets. Photo by Rod Lamkey / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Texas legislature hold a press conference - DC

United States Representative Lloyd Doggett (Democrat of Texas), left, and United States Representative Marc Veasey (Democrat of Texas), second from left, join Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-District 141), dean of the Texas House of Representatives, third from right, as she leads the the group in the song âÂÂWe Shall Overcome) during a press conference on voting rights outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. In an effort to block Republicans from enacting new voting restrictions, these Texas state House of Representatives arrived at Dulles International Airport last evening after fleeing their state in a pair of charter jets. Photo by Rod Lamkey / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM