UK: Chaos at London Euston Station Due to Overrunning Engineering Work

Major disruption hit London Euston station on Sunday, October 26, as overrunning engineering work caused long delays and cancellations for Avanti West Coast trains, affecting routes including Birmingham New Street and Preston.

UK: London Euston Station Evacuated After Reports of Train Fire

Passengers were evacuated from Euston station in Borough of Camden, central London, on Thursday morning, September 18, after reports of a train on fire.

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Stéphane Lambiel

Stéphane Lambiel

18.05.2025, Tartu Two-time World champion figure skater Stéphane Lambiel came to practice in Tartu with the Swiss team. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Raises Alert Level After Two Consecutive Ash Eruptions 2

After Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island spewed ash twice on Monday, December 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised its alert level to 2, stating it was monitoring a "possible major eruption."

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-PARLIAMENT-PALESTINIAN STATE-RECOGNITION

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-PARLIAMENT-PALESTINIAN STATE-RECOGNITION

(240604) -- LJUBLJANA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Slovenian Parliamentary Speaker Urska Klakocar Zupancic (R, Rear) attends the parliamentary session dedicated to the recognition of Palestine in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on June 4, 2024. The Slovenian Parliament on Tuesday voted to approve the proposal of recognizing the statehood of Palestine, a move the legislator body said would hopefully help stop the violence in Gaza. (Bozidar Kolar/STA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-PARLIAMENT-PALESTINIAN STATE-RECOGNITION

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-PARLIAMENT-PALESTINIAN STATE-RECOGNITION

(240604) -- LJUBLJANA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob (Front) attends the parliamentary session dedicated to the recognition of Palestine in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on June 4, 2024. The Slovenian Parliament on Tuesday voted to approve the proposal of recognizing the statehood of Palestine, a move the legislator body said would hopefully help stop the violence in Gaza. (Bozidar Kolar/STA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pakistan successfully test-fires Fatah-II rocket system

STORY: Pakistan successfully test-fires Fatah-II rocket system SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/File DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training launch of Fatah-II rocket system on May 15, 2024 2. various of the test firing of Fatah-II rocket system in December 2023 3. various of the Fatah-I rocket system during a military parade in March 2024 STORYLINE: The Pakistani army conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-II guided rocket system with a range of 400 km on Wednesday, the military said in a statement. The launch was aimed at perfecting the launch drills and procedures, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army said in the statement. "Equipped with the state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory, and maneuverable features, Fatah-II is capable of engaging targets with high precision," the ISPR added. The rocket system is being inducted in Pakistan's artillery divisions for sta

A glimpse of cutting-edge industrial technologies at ongoing Hannover Messe 2024

STORY: A glimpse of cutting-edge industrial technologies at ongoing Hannover Messe 2024 SHOOTING TIME: April 23-24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hannover Messe 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAXIMILIAN SIEGHARDT, Digital consultant of MotorSkins 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEFAN ZETZSCH, Co-founder of Hydrabyte 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATTHEW KEEVER, FAE Solution engineer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HU TIANLIAN, Chairman of DFRobot STORYLINE: Hannover Messe 2024, Germany's leading industrial trade fair, kicked off on Monday. The exhibition, focused on "energizing a sustainable industry," runs until Friday and has attracted almost 4,000 exhibitors from approximately 60 countries and regions. Chinese exhibitors accounted for 30 percent of participants, second only to the host country of Germany. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAXIMILIAN SIEGHARDT, Digital consultant of MotorSkins "This is MotorSkins, a Berlin-based sta

(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of sta

(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of sta

Indian gov't approves rooftop solar scheme for 10 mln households

STORY: Indian gov't approves rooftop solar scheme for 10 mln households SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of solar panel STORYLINE: The Indian government Thursday approved a scheme to install rooftop solar panels in 10 million households across the country, which will enable them to get free electricity up to 300 units per month. This will be a major push for renewable energy in the country. "Through this scheme, the households will be able to save electricity bills as well as earn additional income through sale of surplus power to DISCOMs (Distribution Companies)," reads an official statement. "The proposed scheme will result in addition of 30 GW of solar capacity through rooftop solar in the residential sector, generating 1,000 BUs of electricity and resulting in reduction of 720 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over the 25-year lifetime of rooftop systems," the sta

Trump projected to win South Carolina Republican primary

STORY: Trump projected to win South Carolina Republican primary SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:16 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station in U.S. state of South Carolina (Feb. 20, 2024) 2. various of former U.S. President Donald Trump arriving in Greer, South Carolina, the U.S. (Feb. 20, 2024) 3. various of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaking at a campaign event in Camden, South Carolina, the U.S. (Feb. 19, 2024) 4. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaking to a supporter after a campaign event in Camden, South Carolina, the U.S. (Feb. 19, 2024) STORYLINE: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has defeated former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary, multiple U.S. media organizations projected Saturday night. The Associated Press, ABC News, NBC News and Fox News made the projections just a few minutes after polls closed in the southeastern U.S. sta

China launches tech-experiment satellite

STORY: China launches tech-experiment satellite SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of the experiment satellite 2. various of simulations STORYLINE: China on Thursday sent a technology experiment satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The experiment satellite for satellite internet technologies was launched at 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-2D carrier rocket, and entered its planned orbit successfully. The launch is the 498th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. It is also the 84th mission of the Long March-2D carrier rocket. A two-stage liquid propellant launch vehicle, the Long March-2D is capable of lifting 1.3-tonne payloads to the sun-synchronous orbit 700 km above Earth. This carrier rocket has the capability of launching both single and multiple satellites into various orbits. The upper sta

China grabs 3 more gold medals at Wushu Championships

STORY: China grabs 3 more gold medals at Wushu Championships SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FORT WORTH, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes competing in the Daoshu 2. various of athletes competing in the Gunshu 3. various of athletes competing in the Qiangshu 4. various of athletes competing in Sanda 5. Shot of the judge announcing the winner 6. various of the medal ceremony STORYLINE: China grabbed three more gold medals at the 16th World Wushu Championships (WWC) in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. on Sunday. Yao Yang won the gold medal in the women's Jianshu event, Liu Xin won the women's Daoshu event, and Zhang Qingchun got the men's gold medal in the Qiangshu event. As of Sunday, China continues to occupy the top spot in the gold medal list with seven gold medals, according to the International Wushu Federation. The 16th World Wushu Championships, which began on Thursday in Fort Worth, brings the world's top Wushu athletes to the United Sta

China successfully launches Shenzhou-17 astronauts

STORY: China successfully launches Shenzhou-17 astronauts DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the successful launch of the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship STORYLINE: China on Thursday launched the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship, and the three astronauts aboard will be sent to stay in orbit for about six months on a space station mission. The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off at 11:14 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). About 10 minutes after the launch, the Shenzhou-17 spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The crew members, consisting of Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, are in good shape and the launch is a complete success, the CMSA said. After entering orbit, the Shenzhou-17 spaceship will make a fast, automated rendezvous and docking with the space sta

Rescuers racing against time amid soaring fatalities in Morocco quake

STORY: Rescuers racing against time amid soaring fatalities in Morocco quake DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: AMIZMIZ, Morocco CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Amizmiz after deadly earthquake 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUO JING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Amizmiz after deadly earthquake 4. STANDUP 2 (English): HUO JING, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Amizmiz after deadly earthquake STORYLINE: Rescuers are racing against time to search for survivors two days after a deadly earthquake hit central Morocco on Friday night, claiming the lives of over 2,100. Rescuers were reported struggling to reach the most affected areas, as the epicenter was in the isolated, hard-to-reach Atlas Mountains region and roads leading up there were blocked by fallen boulders. In Amizmiz, a small town at the foot of the quake-hit mountain range, piles of building debris left by the quake were everywhere, where many houses were built with mud bricks that could not withstand strong tremors. STA

AU membership in G20 "step in right direction": Egypt's president

STORY: AU membership in G20 "step in right direction": Egypt's president DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi attending the G20 and the Africa-Europe mini-summit (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) 2. various of venue STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi hailed on Saturday the admission of the African Union (AU) as a full member to the Group of 20 (G20), said the Egyptian presidency in a statement. The Egyptian president stressed that the move is "a step in the right direction that offers an opportunity to set the continent's priorities on the international agenda." Sisi's remarks came during an Africa-Europe mini-summit held on the sidelines of the G20 summit underway in New Delhi, India. During the mini-summit, African and European leaders agreed on the importance of continuing coordination and action to boost their partnership and achieve mutual interests and gains, according to the sta

Egypt calls for preserving security, stability in Gabon

STORY: Egypt calls for preserving security, stability in Gabon DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Foreign Affairs Ministry in Cairo 2. Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaking in a press conference STORYLINE: The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on all parties in Gabon to prioritize the national interest in order to preserve the security and stability of the country, the ministry said in a statement. Egypt is following closely the developments in Gabon, the statement said, expressing hope that stability in Gabon would be restored as soon as possible to preserve the safety of the Gabonese people. In the meantime, the ministry called on the Egyptian community in Gabon to exercise the utmost caution, avoid areas of security tension, and continue communication with the Egyptian embassy to ensure their safety. On Wednesday, the Gabonese military canceled presidential election results and dissolved sta

UN team begins to transfer oil from decaying tanker off Yemeni coast

STORY: UN team begins to transfer oil from decaying tanker off Yemeni coast DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: HODEIDAH, Yemen CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nautica, the UN replacement vessel (now renamed as the Yemen) 2. various of the two tankers anchored next to each other as the transfer process begins 3. various of the handover ceremony held on the Yemen on July 17, where David Gressly, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, signed the documents with Houthi officials 3. various of the Nautica, the UN replacement vessel (now renamed as the Yemen) STORYLINE: The emergency team of the United Nations began on Tuesday a risky operation to transfer crude oil from the decaying tanker abandoned off Yemen's western coast, the official Yemen TV reported. The UN team has started to offload more than one million barrels of crude oil from Safer, a floating storage and offloading facility (FSO) anchored in the Red Sea near the coast of the Hodeidah Province, the sta

China defender Chen aims for best form for FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: China defender Chen aims for best form for FIFA Women's World Cup DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training session in Adelaide 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN QIAOZHU, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: China defender Chen Qiaozhu said on Tuesday that she hoped to reach top form through warm-up matches before the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off next week. On a sunny and warm afternoon, the Chinese team continued their training in Ellis Park in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. The Chinese team, which reached the round of 16 at the 2019 World Cup, will fly to Gold Coast on Wednesday for a warm-up match against Brazil, which is currently ranked eighth in the world, six places higher than China. Chen, who is set to make her World Cup debut, told Xinhua that it was her childhood dream come true. "In my memory, it is a very, very big competition. I never thought I can one day compete in it when I sta

Heavy rains wreak havoc in India's Himachal Pradesh

STORY: Heavy rains wreak havoc in India's Himachal Pradesh DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. various of rescue operation in Himachal Pradesh by NDRF (courtesy of National Disaster Response Force) 3. local police STORYLINE: Heavy rains have triggered landslides, flash floods and inundation in India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh, killing at least nine people in the past two days, officials said Monday. The rains in the state have blocked 828 roads and three national highways. Rain-triggered landslides and flash floods damaged houses, structures and washed away shops and vehicles in some areas as the major rivers of Ravi, Beas, Satluj, Swan and Chenab in the state were rising close to dangerous levels. Videos on social media showed the destructive force of the flooding, including submerged structures and vehicles being swept away. Local weather agency has issued red and orange alerts for several districts in the sta

My life is quite beautiful: Daoyintu, earliest physical exercise chart

STORY: My life is quite beautiful: Daoyintu, earliest physical exercise chart DATELINE: May 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the animations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Apprentice 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Master 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Apprentice 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Master 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): Apprentice　 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): Master 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): Apprentice 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): Master 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): Apprentice 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): Master 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): Apprentice　　 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): Master　　　 14. SOUNDBITE 13 (English): Apprentice　　 15. SOUNDBITE 14 (English): Master　　 STORYLINE: The International Museum Day falls on May 18 annually, with its theme this year being "Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing." Let's share the beautiful life with the collections in China's Hunan Museum. Dear friends, welcome to Mawangdui fitness. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Apprentice "Let's get sta

I hope relationship between Central Asian countries and China will get closer: Kyrgyz expat

STORY: I hope relationship between Central Asian countries and China will get closer: Kyrgyz expat DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BAKTYGUL RAIMBEKOVA, Teacher, North Minzu University 2. various of Baktygul Raimbekova's daily life in Yinchuan STORYLINE: "I hope that the relationship between Central Asian countries and China will get closer and we will find more good projects for cooperation," says Baktygul Raimbekova, a Kyrgyz expat living in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BAKTYGUL RAIMBEKOVA, Teacher, North Minzu University "Hello, my Chinese name is Bahe. I am from Kyrgyzstan and now I'm living in Yinchuan, capital of China's Ningxia. I teach Russian at North Minzu University. I remember when I began teaching in 2014, many students were afraid to greet others or express themselves. They might be very shy, and some students may be relatively traditional. But now, every student, wow, I can't imagine it, every student sta

Xinjiang improves customs clearance efficiency for China-Europe freight trains

STORY: Xinjiang improves customs clearance efficiency for China-Europe freight trains DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the freight train service 2. various of the Alashankou Port, China's Xinjiang 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LU HAIFEI, Assistant engineer at the Alashankou Railway Station 4. various of the Alashankou Port, China's Xinjiang STORYLINE: A China-Europe freight train carrying 110 China-made "Dongfeng" automobiles passed through the Alashankou Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Monday. With fast customs clearance, the travel time of the goods could be shortened by 1 to 2 days. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LU HAIFEI, Assistant engineer at Alashankou Railway Station "We've realized the interconnectivity between railway data and customs data through the information system, which could shorten the time of handling documents, customs clearance and vehicle replacement. Meanwhile, by working with the railway sta

CHINA-JIANGXI-POYANG LAKE-FINLESS PORPOISE-TRANSFER (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-POYANG LAKE-FINLESS PORPOISE-TRANSFER (CN)

(230217) -- JIUJIANG, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A researcher comforts a finless porpoise during its physical examination in Songmenshan area of Poyang Lake in east China's Jiangxi Province, Feb. 15, 2023. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Jiangxi Province and the Institute of Hydrobiology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences carried out a Yangtze finless porpoise relocation mission and successfully transferred two female Yangtze finless porpoises to Nanbeigang area of Poyang Lake for better protection of the iconic species in China's longest river Yangtze. Due to drought in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in 2022, over 30 finless porpoises in Songmenshan area of the Poyang Lake can't swim back to the deep water area of the channel. In this mission, a total of eight finless porpoises are expected to be transferred to the protection areas in central China's Hubei, and east China's Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. The Yangtze finless porpoise, which is under top-level sta

Turning waste into wealth, reeds harvested in major lake in China's Hebei

STORY: Turning waste into wealth, reeds harvested in major lake in China's Hebei DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Baiyangdian Lake 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring station, Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Anxin County, Hebei Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring station, Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Anxin County, Hebei Province 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TIAN GANG, Head of Jinsheng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Green development is bringing notable changes to a major lake in north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian is the largest freshwater lake on the North China Plain in Hebei, and also the largest wetland ecosystem in northern China. It's home to about 80 million square meters of reeds, which play a key role in maintaining the ecological environment and ecosystem. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring sta

Special counsel appointed to look into Biden's handling of classified documents

STORY: Special counsel appointed to look into Biden's handling of classified documents DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Merrick Garland at the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General STORYLINE: U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to review President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Garland named former U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert Hur to "investigate whether any person or entity violated the law in connection with this matter." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. Attorney General "I will ensure that Mr. Hur receives all the resources he needs to conduct his work." Garland said Biden's personal counsel on Thursday called U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois John Lausch, who conducted initial investigations into the matter, sta

Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka suffers season's 3rd loss

Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka suffers season's 3rd loss

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Seibu Lions at K-Sta Miyagi in Sendai on July 3. Tanaka allowed four runs on 10 hits in eight innings and suffered his third loss of this season as the Eagles lost 2-11.

Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka earns 8th win against Chunichi Dragons

Rakuten Eagles' Tanaka earns 8th win against Chunichi Dragons

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Chunichi Dragons at K-Sta Miyagi in Sendai on June 11. Tanaka gave up five hits but no runs in seven innings and earned his eighth win this season as the Eagles triumphed 3-1.

Hanshin Tigers beats Rakuten Eagles 3-2

Hanshin Tigers beats Rakuten Eagles 3-2

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka get knocked out in the eighth inning of a game against the Hanshin Tigers at K-Sta Miyagi in Sendai on June 3 after giving up three runs. The Tigers won 3-2.

New British PM to face economic challenges, political chaos

STORY: New British PM to face economic challenges, political chaos DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of landmark of London 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RISHI SUNAK 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAIN BEGG, Political expert at London School of Economics and Political Science 4. various of street views of London 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOLYON, Local resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ARMYN, Local resident STORYLINE: Rishi Sunak, Britain's former chancellor of the exchequer, has won the ruling Conservative Party's leadership contest. He replaces Liz Truss as the prime minister, the third this year, at a time of economic challenges and political turbulence. In his first public address on Monday as the leader of the governing Conservative Party and soon-to-be prime minister, Sunak admitted that Britain is facing "a profound economic challenge." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RISHI SUNAK "There is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge. We now need sta

China's services trade fair provides opportunities for world: experts

STORY: China's services trade fair provides opportunities for world: experts DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIFTIS 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAMES LAURENCESON, Director of UTS Australia-China Relations Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): BARTHELEMY COURMONT, Senior research fellow at the Institute of International and Strategic Relations 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club STORYLINE: The 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is held in Beijing from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Experts say the fair provides a vital platform for the world to share opportunities from China in services trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies "This (CIFTIS) is an important scheme and preparation for opening-up the Chinese economy to the world sta

Cameroon looks to bright future in film productions

STORY: Cameroon looks to bright future in film productions DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:50 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Buea, capital city of the Southwest region of Cameroon 2. various of the film shooting of "Boss Daughters" by a group of young people 3. various of the director Jackson Stephanor talking with his colleagues 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JACKSON STEPHANOR, Director of "Boss Daughters" 5. various of workers discussing indoors about their film shooting 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MONTANA PETERS, Actor and producer 7. various of the film shooting of "Boss Daughters" 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): COACH OBI, Actor 9. various of the film shooting of "Boss Daughters" 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANGEL NTUBE, Actress of "Boss Daughters" 11. various of editor working in his studio 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MUSI GAKEHMI, Film editor 13. various of street views of Buea 14. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JOSIANE SHENGANG, Actress of "Boss Daughters" STORYLINE: "Sta

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-BORDER FENCE REMOVAL

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-BORDER FENCE REMOVAL

(220716) -- LJUBLJANA, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Slovenian armed force start removing the barbed wire fence at a border crossing with Croatia, near Slovenia's Metlika on July 15, 2022. The Slovenian army on Friday started dismantling 200 kilometers of barbed wire fence on its border with Croatia that had been erected to keep off illegal migrants. (Photo by Katja Kodba/STA via Xinhua)

Jordanian, Omani FMs discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

STORY: Jordanian, Omani FMs discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday met with his Omani counterpart Badr Busaidi in Amman, discussing ways to strengthen ties and the latest developments in regional affairs. They looked into ways of bolstering bilateral relations and proceeding with all measures to increase cooperation in the implementation of the directives of the two leaderships, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two sides also discussed the latest international and regional developments, issues of common interest, especially the Palestinian cause, and efforts put in to resolve the Syrian and Yemeni crises. The two ministers also agreed on enhancing joint action against shared challenges. They added that coordination over regional issues is ongoing to overcome challenges, maintain security and sta

Tour de France 2022 to kick off first stages in Denmark

STORY: Tour de France 2022 to kick off first stages in Denmark DATELINE: June 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. time-lapse of yellow mini Eiffel Tower in Copenhagen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHIRISTIAN PRUDHOMME, General director of the Tour De France 3. facilities and roads decorated with symbolic colors of the Tour de France in Copenhagen and around Denmark 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SOPHIE HAESTORP ANDERSEN, Mayor of Copenhagen 5. the Tour de France manhole cover 6. painted wooden bicycle rider shirts in Nyborg city of Denmark 7. various of bikers in a pre-match trial racing STORYLINE: The first three stages of the Tour de France 2022 will kick off in the Danish capital of Copenhagen and other cities around the Nordic country from July 1 to 3. The three Danish stages of the 109th Tour de France are expected to take riders through bicycle-friendly cities, breathtaking nature, and UNESCO-protected history. Stage 1 is a 13-km single start in Copenhagen, while Sta

Mount Qomolangma -- A haven for wildlife

STORY: Mount Qomolangma -- A haven for wildlife DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mt. Qomolangma area 2. Tibetan wild donkey 3. Himalayan Tahr 4. blue sheep 5. black-necked crane 6. rosefinch 7. Himalayan Vulture 8. Tibetan snowcocks 9. kalij pheasant 10. Chinese serow 11. Himalayan goral 12. Red muntjac 13. leopard 14. Himalayan monal 15. Himalayan langur 16. alpine musk deer 17. Snow leopard STORYLINE: The Qomolangma National Nature Reserve is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world with 509 species of animals, including 82 species of mammals, 390 species of birds and 20 species of reptiles. A large number of precious images captured here showed the remarkable achievement of wildlife conservation in the Mt. Qomolangma area. In 1988, the Tibet Autonomous Region officially approved the establishment of Qomolangma Nature Reserve, which was upgraded into a national nature reserve in 1994 with the approval of the Sta

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

(220513) -- LJUBLJANA, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 12, 2022 shows columns of black smoke billowing from the chemical factory in Kocevje, southern Slovenia. Six people died in an explosion in a chemical factory in southern Slovenia, national TV channel TV Slovenia reported on Thursday. It said the accident, which occurred in Kocevje, about 63 km southeast of the capital Ljubljana, is the biggest industrial accident in the country since Slovenia's independence in 1991. (Photo by Robert Latin/STA/Pool via Xinhua)

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

(220513) -- LJUBLJANA, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 12, 2022 shows the accident site of an explosion in a chemical factory in Kocevje, southern Slovenia. Six people died in an explosion in a chemical factory in southern Slovenia, national TV channel TV Slovenia reported on Thursday. It said the accident, which occurred in Kocevje, about 63 km southeast of the capital Ljubljana, is the biggest industrial accident in the country since Slovenia's independence in 1991. (Photo by Ales Kocjan/STA/Pool via Xinhua)

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

(220513) -- LJUBLJANA, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 12, 2022 shows columns of black smoke billowing from the chemical factory in Kocevje, southern Slovenia. Six people died in an explosion in a chemical factory in southern Slovenia, national TV channel TV Slovenia reported on Thursday. It said the accident, which occurred in Kocevje, about 63 km southeast of the capital Ljubljana, is the biggest industrial accident in the country since Slovenia's independence in 1991. (Photo by Mitja Ofak/STA/Pool via Xinhua)

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

SLOVENIA-CHEMICAL FACTORY-EXPLOSION

(220513) -- LJUBLJANA, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 12, 2022 shows the accident site of an explosion in a chemical factory in Kocevje, southern Slovenia. Six people died in an explosion in a chemical factory in southern Slovenia, national TV channel TV Slovenia reported on Thursday. It said the accident, which occurred in Kocevje, about 63 km southeast of the capital Ljubljana, is the biggest industrial accident in the country since Slovenia's independence in 1991. (Photo by Ales Kocjan/STA/Pool via Xinhua)

China's whole-process people's democracy in eyes of observers

STORY: China's whole-process people's democracy in eyes of observers DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation, India 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EDUARDO TZILI-APANGO, Professor and researcher, Mexico's Autonomous Metropolitan University 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MASOOD KHALID, Former Pakistani Ambassador to China 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at International Policy Research Center of Cuba 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): JEAN CHRISTOPHE ISEUX VON PFETTEN, President of Institute for East-West Strategic Studies in Britain 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United Sta