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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Waterspout Sighted Over Lake In North Texas

What appeared to be a waterspout was spotted in North Texas on Wednesday, February 19. This video was shot from E Cedar Creek Pkwy between Gun Barrel City Texas and Seven Points.

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Maximum security deployed ahead of G7 summit in Italy

STORY: Maximum security deployed ahead of G7 summit in Italy SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: APULIA, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of G7 summit 2. various of police in Apulia STORYLINE: Heavy security measures have been implemented in Italy ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit held in the southern Apulia region on June 13-15. Some 1,500 extra troops have been deployed across the country, adding to some 6,800 troops already involved in security operations leading up to the event. Border controls have been temporarily reinforced at all land, air and sea entry points -- including those with countries in the Schengen area. Extra checks will be in place around sensitive targets in the provinces of Bari and Brindisi until 2 p.m. local time (0000 GMT) on June 18. The summit is hosted at Borgo Egnazia, a resort near the town of Fasano, and brings together the leaders of the G7 (Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, and

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China's star spiker Zhu scores 7 points in Scandicci's victory to Trentino

STORY: China's star spiker Zhu scores 7 points in Scandicci's victory to Trentino SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: SCANDICCI, Italy CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the game 2. various of Zhu Ting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASSIMO BARBOLINI, Scandicci's head coach 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU TING, China women's volleyball star spiker STORYLINE: China's volleyball star spiker Zhu Ting scored seven points as Scandicci defeated bottom-ranked Trentino 3-0 in the Italian Serie A1 volleyball league on Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASSIMO BARBOLINI, Scandicci's head coach "We know she is the strongest player in the world, so she must maintain this level. I know she can make a difference in important matches, and I'm sure that she will do." Zhu told Xinhua that her physical condition has not been particularly good recently due to the intensive competition, and she has also been slowly recovering from a wrist injury. Regarding her career plans and whether

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Swedish central bank announces rate hike of 25 basis points

STORY: Swedish central bank announces rate hike of 25 basis points DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sweden's central bank 2. various of street views in Stockholm 3. various of a gas station STORYLINE: Sweden's central bank on Thursday announced a 25 basis point hike of its benchmark interest rate to 3.75 percent -- a level not seen since 2008. It is the seventh consecutive rate hike by the Riksbank since May last year. Before this round of interest rate hikes, the policy rate in Sweden had been at zero or sub-zero for more than seven years. Another increase is also likely to come before the end of the year, the Riksbank said in a press release. Inflation in the country stood at 9.7 percent in May, according to Statistics Sweden. Although it is falling, the rate is still "far too high," the bank said. The unexpected rapid rise in service prices, which may reflect demand pressures in parts of the Swedish economy, is the mai

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Bank of England raises interest rate to 5 pct

STORY: Bank of England raises interest rate to 5 pct DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of England 2. various of streets in London 3. various of a supermarket in London STORYLINE: The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. At its meeting ending on Wednesday, the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of seven to two in favor of the decision, the statement added. It came as the 13th consecutive rate hike since December 2021 as the central bank has battled against stubbornly high inflation, bringing the interest rate to the highest since 2008. The United Kingdom's (UK) consumer price index (CPI) rose by 8.7 percent in the 12 months to May, unchanged from April. This is 0.3 percentage points higher than expected in the BoE's May report. There has been significant upside news in recent data that indicates m

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A traveller leaves a note on a billboard after arriving in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Travellers arrive in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Travellers go through entry procedures at the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles depart for Hong Kong at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The first batch of travellers from Hong Kong to Shenzhen pass the bridge linking the two cities at the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Travellers arrive at the departure hall of the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Travellers arrive at the departure hall of the Lo Wu Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members are on duty at the departure hall of the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Choi Kai Yeung, the first traveller since the operation of the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point, passes the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUME (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cycling enthusiasts from Hong Kong arrive in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member helps a traveller pass the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A traveller passes the ticket gate at the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen boundary in south China, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customs officer guides a passenger arriving in Shenzhen from Hong Kong at the Lo Wu Control Point in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAINLAND-HONG KONG-MACAO-TRAVEL-RESUMPTION (CN)

(230206) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers depart for Hong Kong at the Lo Wu Control Point in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2023. The Chinese mainland fully resumed normal travel with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) starting Monday, in what is expected to be a strong boost for the two regions' economic development. Starting Monday, the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and the Heung Yuen Wai/Liantang Control Point opened up, marking the full resumption of the functioning of all seven land boundary control points between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., the United States. Throughout 2022, the Fed has raised interest rates seven times in a row, with a cumulative increase of 425 basis points. The Fed's aggressive rate hikes have caused the exchange rates of many currencies to fall to historic lows, the imported inflationary pressure to increase sharply, the risk of debt default to rise, and the financial markets to swing wildly. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., the United States. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 Fed's aggressive rate hikes scourge global economy The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on March 16 to stem a surge in inflation, beginning its new round of rate-hiking cycle. Throughout this year, the Fed has raised interest rates seven times in a row, with a cumulative increase of 425 basis points. The Fed's aggressive rate hikes have caused the exchange rates of many currencies to fall to historic lows, the imported inflationary pressure to increase sharply, the risk of debt default to rise, and the financial markets to swing wildly. The U.S. tightening of liquidity has pulled up the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar and transferred the crisis outward, which has led to the tightening of global financial conditions and the slowdown of world economic growth, wreaking havoc on

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Matsuzaka picks up 2nd win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka points to a fly ball on the mound during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston on May 11, 2010. Matsuzaka picked up his second victory of the season after allowing one run and three hits in seven innings, as the team won 6-1.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and other Japan players acknowledge supporters after beating Qatar 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan kept second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Supporters cheer the Japanese team during a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan won 3-0 over Qatar, keeping second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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(2)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) is in action during his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82.

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(1)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) exchanges hand slaps with teammates on his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82.

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Nikkei briefly hits 12,000 line for 1st time in 7 months

TOKYO, Japan - The price board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakucho displays the Nikkei Stock Average closing sharply higher at 11,885.79 on March 8, up 237.45 points over the previous day. The key index briefly touched the 12,000 line for the first time in seven months, boosted by optimism over the Japanese economy.

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Beatles 'Yesterday' score to be auctioned

LONDON, Britain - George Martin, the man who guided The Beatles to world stardom, points June 5 to one of the first of 500 lithographic pieces created from the original musical score of their classic hit ''Yesterday'' to be auctioned June 14 to raise disaster relief funds. The two-week auction will be conducted on Yahoo! sites in seven countries including Japan, Singapore and the United States.

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Massive sell-off brings Nikkei to lowest close since July 1985

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard at a securities company in Tokyo's Toranomon district shows that the key Nikkei Stock Averages of selected 225 issues plunged 419 points at the end of the session of March 2. The Nikkei index closed at 12,261.80, its lowest level in 15 years and seven months.

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CASH RATE-LIFT

(221101) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 1, 2022 shows a branch of St. George Bank in Sydney, Australia. Australia's central bank announced on Tuesday a back-to-back interest rate hike for seven months in a row, by 25 basis points to 2.85 percent in a bid to rein in the country's "too high" inflation. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CASH RATE-LIFT

(221101) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 1, 2022 shows a branch of National Australia Bank in Sydney, Australia. Australia's central bank announced on Tuesday a back-to-back interest rate hike for seven months in a row, by 25 basis points to 2.85 percent in a bid to rein in the country's "too high" inflation. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CASH RATE-LIFT

(221101) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 1, 2022 shows the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney, Australia. Australia's central bank announced on Tuesday a back-to-back interest rate hike for seven months in a row, by 25 basis points to 2.85 percent in a bid to rein in the country's "too high" inflation. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CASH RATE-LIFT

(221101) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 1, 2022 shows the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney, Australia. Australia's central bank announced on Tuesday a back-to-back interest rate hike for seven months in a row, by 25 basis points to 2.85 percent in a bid to rein in the country's "too high" inflation. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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Australia lifts cash rate to 2.85 pct amid 32-year-high inflation

STORY: Australia lifts cash rate to 2.85 pct amid 32-year-high inflation DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Sydney Opera House 2. shot of the street 3. shot of the Reserve Bank of Australia 4. various of the Exchange Square 5. various of banks and people in Sydney STORYLINE: Australia's central bank announced on Tuesday a back-to-back interest rate hike for seven months in a row, by 25 basis points to 2.85 percent in a bid to rein in the country's "too high" inflation. Philip Lowe, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, noted in a statement that over the year to September, the CPI inflation rate of Australia was 7.3 percent, the highest it has been in more than three decades. The central bank's move to increase interest rates materially since May "has been necessary to establish a more sustainable balance of demand and supply in the Australian economy to help return inflation to target," said the governor. As a further rise

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New Zealand hikes cash rate by 0.5 percent

STORY: New Zealand hikes cash rate by 0.5 percent DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Zealand 2. various of people buying in the supermarket 3. various of the petrol station STORYLINE: The Monetary Policy Committee of New Zealand's central bank agreed on Wednesday to increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3.5 percent. The current OCR is at its highest point in seven years. The committee agreed that it remains appropriate to continue to tighten monetary conditions at pace to maintain price stability and contribute to maximum sustainable employment. "Core consumer price inflation is too high and labor resources are scarce," said in a committee statement. Global consumer price pressures remain heightened. The global demand for goods and services is exceeding supply capacity, putting upward pressure on prices, it said. In New Zealand, the level of domestic spending has remained resilient to date, in the face of slo

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S. Korea raises policy rate by 25 bps to curb inflation

STORY: S. Korea raises policy rate by 25 bps to curb inflation DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Bank of Korea (files) 2. Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong (Yonhap TV) 3. a rate-setting meeting (Yonhap TV) 4. file footage of citizens shopping in mart (Yonhap TV) 5. file footage of U.S. dollar (Yonhap TV) STORYLINE: South Korea's central bank on Thursday raised its policy rate to curb inflation, delivering four back-to-back rate hikes for the first time. Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong and other monetary policymakers unanimously decided to lift the benchmark seven-day repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. It marked the fourth consecutive rate increase for the first time, after hiking the rate by 50 basis points in July. The BOK set off its tightening monetary policy since August last year. The Thursday hike was in line with market expectations. According to a Korea Financial Investment Association poll of

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(2)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) is in action during his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82. (Kyodo)

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(1)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) exchanges hand slaps with teammates on his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and other Japan players acknowledge supporters after beating Qatar 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan kept second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Supporters cheer the Japanese team during a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan won 3-0 over Qatar, keeping second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei briefly hits 12,000 line for 1st time in 7 months

TOKYO, Japan - The price board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakucho displays the Nikkei Stock Average closing sharply higher at 11,885.79 on March 8, up 237.45 points over the previous day. The key index briefly touched the 12,000 line for the first time in seven months, boosted by optimism over the Japanese economy.

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Many sharp-edged metal pieces found stuck in guardrails

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Sharp-edged metal pieces, about 10 centimeters long, have been found stuck at about 350 points of road guardrails in seven prefectures in eastern and northeastern Japan, prefectural and central government officials said June 2. Photo, provided by Miyagi Prefecture, shows one of them found in Ishinomaki. (Kyodo)

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Kashima cruise past Fukuoka to capture J-League 1st stage

Players of Kashima Antlers celebrate after winning the J-League first-stage title in the final round of matches in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 25, 2016. Seven-time champions Kashima beat last-placed Avispa Fukuoka 2-0 to finish the first stage with 39 points, one ahead of Kawasaki Frontale. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ski jumping: Unstoppable Takanashi wins 5th straight World Cup event

Japan's Sara Takanashi competes in a women's World Cup ski jumping event in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 23, 2016. Takanashi flew to her fifth straight World Cup win, logging 241.3 points to improve to six victories in seven competitions this season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ritual bronze bell discoverer points at location

Toru Nishida, deputy plant manager of stone processing firm Matsumoto Sangyo Inc., points at the sand mound where seven ritual bronze bells from the Yayoi period (around the third century B.C. to third century A.D.) have been discovered lately, in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on May 19, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo