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African leaders call for strengthened multilateralism to tackle environmental crisis

STORY: African leaders call for strengthened multilateralism to tackle environmental crisis SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the venue STORYLINE: The high-level segment of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) opened Thursday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, with African leaders renewing the call for a revitalized multilateral system to boost action on planetary threats, including climate change, habitat loss and pollution. Kenyan President William Ruto, in his address to the assembly, said that given the existential threats facing the planet and its inhabitants, there was an urgency to forge a multilateral consensus that promised lasting solutions. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "Our present highly challenging circumstances demand transformative global cooperation as a

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WHO chief says climate crisis, pollution escalate disease burden

STORY: WHO chief says climate crisis, pollution escalate disease burden SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNEA-6 meeting in Nairobi 2. various of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking 3. various of hospital operations in Ghana hospital (file) STORYLINE: The unfolding climate emergencies combined with pollution and habitat loss have worsened the disease burden, especially in the Global South, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization (WHO) director-general, on Thursday. Speaking at the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Tedros regretted that health outcomes among communities have declined in the face of a growing ecological crisis. While acknowledging that the health of humans, animals and the environment are interwoven, Tedros said the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution t

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN-ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY

(240229) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The opening plenary of Multilateral Environment Agreements Day of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is held in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 28, 2024. A multilateral environment governance system that is inclusive and consensus-based presents an effective weapon against planetary hazards including climate change, biodiversity loss, chemical and waste pollution, senior UN officials said Wednesday. The officials made the remarks at the opening plenary of Multilateral Environment Agreements Day, held at the sixth session of the UNEA-6 underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN-ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY

(240229) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows a scene at a high-level dialogue of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya. A multilateral environment governance system that is inclusive and consensus-based presents an effective weapon against planetary hazards including climate change, biodiversity loss, chemical and waste pollution, senior UN officials said Wednesday. The officials made the remarks at the opening plenary of Multilateral Environment Agreements Day, held at the sixth session of the UNEA-6 underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN-ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY

(240229) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The opening plenary of Multilateral Environment Agreements Day of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is held in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 28, 2024. A multilateral environment governance system that is inclusive and consensus-based presents an effective weapon against planetary hazards including climate change, biodiversity loss, chemical and waste pollution, senior UN officials said Wednesday. The officials made the remarks at the opening plenary of Multilateral Environment Agreements Day, held at the sixth session of the UNEA-6 underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN-ENVIRONMENT ASSEMBLY

(240229) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colombian Minister of Environment Susana Muhamad (1st, R) speaks during a high-level dialogue of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 28, 2024. A multilateral environment governance system that is inclusive and consensus-based presents an effective weapon against planetary hazards including climate change, biodiversity loss, chemical and waste pollution, senior UN officials said Wednesday. The officials made the remarks at the opening plenary of Multilateral Environment Agreements Day, held at the sixth session of the UNEA-6 underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Matsuzaka takes 10th loss as Boston fall to Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is told by manager Terry Francona to leave the mound after surrendering a two-run homer to Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder B.J. Upton in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on Aug. 22. Matsuzaka suffered his 10th loss of the season as Boston fell 2-1 to Tampa Bay. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka takes 10th loss as Boston fall to Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) talks with catcher Jason Varitek after surrendering a two-run homer to Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder B.J. Upton in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on Aug. 22. Matsuzaka suffered his 10th loss of the season as Boston fell 2-1 to Tampa Bay. (MLB)

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Seiyu expects to incur annual net loss for 6th straight year

TOKYO, Japan - Seiyu Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Edward James Kolodzieski said at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 14 that the Japanese retail unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. now expects a 5.9 billion yen group net loss for its current business year to Dec. 31 for a sixth consecutive year of red ink.

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Sumo: Ailing ozeki Kotoshogiku pulls out of Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan, July 16 Kyodo - Japanese ozeki Kotoshogiku leaves the dohyo surface after suffering his fifth loss, this time at the hands of Okinoumi, on the sixth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15, 2016. His stablemaster Sadogatake said a day later Kotoshogiku has pulled out of the tournament due to knee and foot injuries.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka suffers season's 4th loss

CLEVELAND, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka looks down after allowing a two-run homer to the Cleveland Indians' Nick Swisher in the sixth inning of a game at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 8, 2014. Tanaka surrendered five runs in 6-2/3 innings as the Yankees fell 5-3 to the Indians.

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Texas Rangers' Darvish suffers 3rd loss against Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (R) is taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on June 17, 2014, after allowing seven runs. Darvish suffered his third loss as the Rangers lost 10-6.

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Aoki doubles in Brewers' loss to Chi Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Norichika Aoki whacks a double during the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on June 23, 2012. Aoki went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases in his team's 8-6 loss.

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Brewers' Saito in loss vs Cards

MILWAUKEE, United States - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers is shown in action against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 16, 2011. Saito, who replaced Kameron Loe in the sixth inning, threw two scoreless innings in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. St. Louis advanced to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers after winning the NLCS 4-2.

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Brewers' Saito in loss vs Cards

MILWAUKEE, United States - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols in the sixth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 16, 2011. Saito, who replaced Kameron Loe in the sixth inning, threw two scoreless innings in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. St. Louis advanced to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers after winning the NLCS 4-2.

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Rangers' Uehara in loss vs Tigers in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Koji Uehara of the Texas Rangers, who replaced Colby Lewis during the sixth inning, pitches against the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 11, 2011. He was charged with 1 run in two thirds of an inning. Texas led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after losing 5-2 to Detroit.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki hits a run-scoring single to left in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 5-3 loss by the Mariners.

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Indians' Fukudome vs. White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Cleveland Indians right-fielder Kosuke Fukudome singles down the middle in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2011. Fukudome went 1-for-4 in an 8-1 loss for the Indians.

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Mariners' Ichiro

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki singles to middle in the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on July 23, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in a 3-1 loss.

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Athletics' Matsui

PHILADELPHIA, United States - The Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui doubles in the sixth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on June 24, 2011. Matsui went 1-for-3 in a 1-0 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro

WASHINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on June 23, 2011. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in a 1-0 loss.

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Tigers' Murton rewrites season hit record

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hanshin Tigers Matt Murton hits a single to right field in the sixth inning of a game against the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 28, 2010. Murton went 2-for-4 and rewrote the Central League record for the most hits in a season with 205 in a 5-7 loss.

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Tigers' Murton rewrites season hit record

KOSHIEN, Japan - Hanshin Tigers Matt Murton hits a single to right field in the sixth inning of a game against the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 28, 2010. Murton went 2-for-4 and rewrote the Central League record for the most hits in a season with 205 in a 5-7 loss.

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Ichiro 1-for-4 against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the ninth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 31, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in the Mariners' 4-0 loss, their sixth consecutive defeat.

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Ichiro extends hitting streak to 13 games

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 11, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4, extending his hitting streak to 13 games in a 2-8 loss.

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Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on July 11, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 2-5 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki bunts a single to short in the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 8, 2010, extending his hitting streak to nine games. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in a 1-3 loss.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

OAKLAND, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on June 8, 2010. Matsui struck out three times in the team's humiliating 1-10 loss.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-3 against L.A. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI double in the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 9-4 loss.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double in the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on June 1, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals.

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Met's Igarashi pounded by Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - New York Mets pitcher Ryota Igarashi throws the ball against the San Diego Padres in a game on May 31, 2010, at PETCO Park in San Diego, California. Igarashi made a relief appearance in the sixth inning, allowing six runs while getting only one out in the team's 18-6 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Padres

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns to home in the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 22, 2010. Ichiro had two singles in four at-bats in a 2-1 loss.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Takahashi blanks Yankees for 6 innings in Mets' loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets left-hander Hisanori Takahashi starts in a game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York on May 21, 2010. Takahashi pitched six shutout innings in his first major league start in a 2-1 loss, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out five before being pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Matsui hitless against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels flies to second in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on May 17, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-4 in the Angels' 3-4 loss.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami reacts after allowing two runs in the first inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino hit a home run in the seventh inning of their game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Braves' Kawakami suffers season's 6th loss against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 9, 2010. Kawakami allowed seven hits, including three homers, and five runs in 6-2/3 innings, suffering this season's sixth loss. The Phillies won 5-3.

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Mariners' Ichiro with 2 singles in 4 at-bats

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to short in the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 4, 2010. Suzuki had two singles in four at-bats in the Seattle Mariners' 5-2 loss to the Rays.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Texas Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki leaps to catch a ball hit by the Texas Rangers' Justin Smoak in the sixth inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on May 2, 2010. Ichiro was hitless in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Detroit Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is tagged out by Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird as he tries to score from second base on a single by Juan Rivera in the sixth inning of a game at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 1, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Tigers.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Detroit Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is tagged out by Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird as he tries to score from second base on a single by Juan Rivera in the sixth inning of a game at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 1, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Tigers.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Detroit Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 1, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Tigers.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Detroit Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his a single to right in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 1, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 walk-off loss to the Tigers.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 with an RBI against Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI groundout in a 10-6 loss to the Tigers.