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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winners of the 101 Women Entrepreneurs - Strasbourg

Jacques Witkowski, Prefect of the Grand Est region, invited the press to the Prefectural Hotel for the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to the ten winners of the “101 Women Entrepreneurs” award for the Grand Est region. The exhibition highlights the careers, commitments, and successes of these women entrepreneurs from various professional backgrounds. It pays tribute to the diversity, creativity, and determination of women who contribute to the country's economic and social dynamism through their projects and businesses. November 21, 2025, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Development forum to promote China-Zambia cooperation opens

STORY: Development forum to promote China-Zambia cooperation opens SHOOTING DATE: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHIPOKA MULENGA, Zambian Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry STORYLINE: A forum to promote cooperation between China and Zambia opened in Lusaka Wednesday with China's pledge to build on past successes to open new horizons of cooperation through high-quality development. The Zambia-China High-Quality Development Forum and Economic Exhibition has attracted more than 200 enterprises from China and Zambia, as well as more than 1,000 representatives from all walks of life. Also present at the event were Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui, as well as government officials and embassy officials. I

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT FORUM

(240517) -- LUSAKA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a scene at the China-Zambia High-Quality Development Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. A forum to promote cooperation between China and Zambia opened here Wednesday with China's pledge to build on past successes to open new horizons of cooperation through high-quality development. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT FORUM

(240517) -- LUSAKA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema delivers a speech during the China-Zambia High-Quality Development Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, May 15, 2024. A forum to promote cooperation between China and Zambia opened here Wednesday with China's pledge to build on past successes to open new horizons of cooperation through high-quality development. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT FORUM

(240517) -- LUSAKA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows a scene at the China-Zambia High-Quality Development Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. A forum to promote cooperation between China and Zambia opened here Wednesday with China's pledge to build on past successes to open new horizons of cooperation through high-quality development. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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Old friends of CIIE seek new opportunities in Chinese market

STORY: Old friends of CIIE seek new opportunities in Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRUNO CHEVOT, President of Danone China, North Asia and Oceania 3. various of views in Shanghai 4. various of Organon stand at CIIE 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAFER UNLUER, Senior Vice President of Organon and President of Organon China 6. various of National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) STORYLINE: The sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened Sunday in Shanghai, China. For many old friends of the CIIE, the import fair has become a fertile land fostering their business successes. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRUNO CHEVOT, President of Danone China, North Asia and Oceania "You know that's my sixth participation at the CIIE. That's always very important for me and for Danone to show a strong commitment to the C

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Blinken And Zelensky Meet - Kyiv

Handout photo shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken before a meeting at Bankova in Kyiv, Ukraine on September 6, 2023. Blinken arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit where he was due to announce more than a billion dollars in fresh aid to Ukraine. Blinken's visit, his fourth during Moscow's assault, comes as Kyiv has touted some successes this week in its offensive to push back Russian forces. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marcos cites successes of 1st-year presidency, vowing to improve Filipinos' life

STORY: Marcos cites successes of 1st-year presidency, vowing to improve Filipinos' life DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the House of the Representatives 3. the arrival of BBM 4. SOUNDBITE (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 5. various of the streets in Manila STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the Philippine House of Representatives. Here, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) one year into his administration, reviewing the government's work in the past year while outlining the country's priorities in the near future." Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. He stressed the Southeast Asian country recorded

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (front) listens during his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (C) talks with Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (L) and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez after delivering his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos speaks during his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos waves before his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-AFRICA RELATION-BOOK LAUNCH CEREMONY

(230716) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gebeyehu Ganga, director general of the Asia and Pacific Directorate at the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks during the launch ceremony for a new book entitled "Africa-China Relations - Ethiopia as a Case Study" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 15, 2023. A new book entitled "Africa-China Relations - Ethiopia as a Case Study" was launched Saturday showcasing the diverse and historic Sino-Africa ties, with particular emphasis on China-Ethiopia relations. The book consists of seven chapters that highlight aspects including the policy of China towards Africa, the Ethiopia-China strategic partnership, as well as political cooperation between Africa and China. It also analyzed the successes of China-Africa relations during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic while assessing the wider picture of China-Africa relations in the 21st century. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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Turkish politician: China's development a miracle

STORY: Turkish politician: China's development a miracle DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Istanbul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye STORYLINE: Dogu Perincek, chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye, said China's rise from an economically backward country to the world's second-largest economy is a miracle. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye "The whole world calls it the Chinese miracle. It is very important. Not only the progressive world, the world of labor, the socialists or scientific socialists, but the entire humanity admires the successes of China and calls it the Chinese miracle." Perincek has visited China 14 times since 1978. He said every time he came to China, he was amazed by the social and economic development. As China embark

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Egypt, UK hold talks on oil, gas activities

STORY: Egypt, UK hold talks on oil, gas activities DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior shots of Egypt's Petroleum Ministry headquarters in Cairo 2. various of the Egyptian minister meeting the UK ambassador to Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla met on Monday with the UK Ambassador to Egypt Gareth Bayley. They discussed British business activities in Egypt as well as regional cooperation in the oil and gas industry under the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF). The meeting reviewed opportunities for British companies to invest in Egypt's oil and gas industry. El-Molla highlighted the importance of continuing cooperation and integration between all parties in the industry, including countries or companies operating in the region under EMGF. For his part, Bayley highlighted the strength of the relations between the two countries, which resulted in many joint successes in many fields, es

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South Africa to host 5th investment conference

STORY: South Africa to host 5th investment conference DATELINE: April 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the business breakfast and speakers 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DR TRUDI MAKHAYA, South African president's special economic advisor STORYLINE: The fifth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) is around the corner and will be held on April 13 in Johannesburg. Ebrahim Patel, the South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, spoke at the 5th SAIC business breakfast in Johannesburg, and gave an update on the conference's readiness. The breakfast session provided an opportunity for the business community, investors, and SAIC sponsors to reflect on the government's investment mobilization successes thus far, as well as sharing ideas on solutions to the challenges confronting the South African economy. The 5th SAIC conference also marked the end of the government's current investment mobilization drive, which was launched by

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Actor Chosuke Ikariya of comedy group Drifters dies at 72

TOKYO, Japan - Chosuke Ikariya (file photo), an actor and leader of the Drifters, one of Japan's best known slapstick comedy groups, died on March 20 at a Tokyo hospital after battling lymph node cancer for nearly a year. He was 72. Ikariya, whose real given name was Choichi, and four other men formed the Drifters 40 years ago in 1964 and it became one of the biggest successes in Japanese comedy. In 1966, the group acted as a curtain-raiser for The Beatles' concert when the British band visited Japan.

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DoCoMo's Tachikawa named Asia's businessman of year

HONG KONG - Photo shows NTT DoCoMo Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Keiji Tachikawa, who has been named Asia's Businessman of the Year for 2000 by Fortune. The U.S.-based magazine said it chose Tachikawa for ''his role in one of the world's greatest business successes'' last year.

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Workshops held on sidelines of COP27

STORY: Workshops held on sidelines of COP27 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various exterior shots of pavilions 2. various interior shots of different pavilions, including South Africa, Japan, and Indonesia among other countries STORYLINE: Workshops are held at pavilions from several countries across the world on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, discussing many issues related to climate change. Egypt hosts the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. (XHTV)

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Egyptian expert says CPC is successful, realistic in leading China towards achievements

STORY: Egyptian expert says CPC is successful, realistic in leading China towards achievements DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.various of street view in China 2.SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-in-chief of Al-Ahram STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert says that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has been successful and realistic in leading China towards many achievements, noting that the CPC is working to realize common development for China and the rest of the world. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-in-chief of Al-Ahram "In my opinion, the Communist Party of China (CPC) can be described in two words, "successful" and "realistic." During the past years, the CPC achieved many successes which express the real aspirations of the Chinese citizens. China has proposed initiatives like the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and other initiatives, all stemming from the vision of the Communist Party of China (

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China's experience in ecological protection, restoration worth learning: Ethiopian expert

STORY: China's experience in ecological protection, restoration worth learning: Ethiopian expert DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of a meetingSOUNDBITE (Amharic): GIRMA ESHETU, Director of Ecosystem Directorate at the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute STORYLINE: Ethiopia can learn from China's vast experience in ecological protection and restoration, said Girma Eshetu, director of the Ecosystem Directorate at the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute. SOUNDBITE (Amharic): GIRMA ESHETU, Director of Ecosystem Directorate at the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute "China has outstanding experience as the country seeks to build an ecological civilization that creates harmony between man and nature. Ethiopia can learn a lot from China in terms of ecological protection and restoration while at the same time working on sustainability toward making our country a better place for future generations. Considering its huge successes and achievements, China c

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Annual Global Africa Communications Week held in Johannesburg

STORY: Annual Global Africa Communications Week held in Johannesburg DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony and speeches 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PHUMLA WILLIAMS, GCIS Director General STORYLINE: The Global Africa Communications Week 2022 is held from May 23 to 27 by the South African Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) under the theme "Ahead of the Curve: What's Next for Comms in Africa?". SOUNDBITE (English): PHUMLA WILLIAMS, GCIS Director General "This is our first day of this Global Africa Communications Week. It's a week where we celebrate Africa Day, but also celebrate these Africa successes. What we are going to be doing in this week is to use it to unearth some of the success stories of our continent, but also acknowledging that yes, as a continent, we still have our challenges, but I think we've got a lot to celebrate. Media in this country is right to tell the story as they see it is p

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1941 The Times Russian Army successes on Eastern Front

1941 page 4 The Times Russian Army successes on Eastern Front, sinking of the I.C. White and Japanese occupation of Indo China Date: 6th October 1941

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1941 Daily Sketch Japan threatens Germans Eastern Frontier

1941 front page Daily Sketch Japan threatens Germans Eastern Frontier and British successes against German U-Boats Date: 8th August 1941

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Postcard, Sydney Morning Herald reproduction

Postcard, Sydney Morning Herald for 30 May 1905, reproduction of a page containing a report on the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5), with a heading Togo's Victory and a map showing Japanese successes at sea. Date: 1905

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Hammett speaks of inaugural season's successes, challenges

Outgoing Sunwolves head coach Mark Hammett (2nd from L in front row) and Sunwolves players, led by captain Shota Horie (2nd from R), pose for a photo at a press conference on July 18, 2016, in Tokyo. Despite one win and one draw from 15 games, Hammett praised the organization for a successful first season in Super Rugby. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ivana Gottova, Magda Vasaryova, Michal Horacek, Karel Gott

From left: Ivana Gottova, Slovak actress and politician Magda Vasaryova, Czech presidential candidate Michal Horacek and internationally popular Czech pop star Karel Gott pose at Prague Castle, Czech Republic, June 21, 2017. Karel Gott, Ivana Trump, a former wife of the incumbent U.S. president, physiotherapist Pavel Kolar and sports manager Miroslav Cernosek are presented with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic title, a new award launched by the Spolecnost CZECH TOP group at Prague Castle. The award goes to personalities whose professional successes have contributed to the Czech Republic's international fame. (CTK Photo/Rene Fluger) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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Actor Chosuke Ikariya of comedy group Drifters dies at 72

TOKYO, Japan - Chosuke Ikariya (file photo), an actor and leader of the Drifters, one of Japan's best known slapstick comedy groups, died on March 20 at a Tokyo hospital after battling lymph node cancer for nearly a year. He was 72. Ikariya, whose real given name was Choichi, and four other men formed the Drifters 40 years ago in 1964 and it became one of the biggest successes in Japanese comedy. In 1966, the group acted as a curtain-raiser for The Beatles' concert when the British band visited Japan. (Kyodo)

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DoCoMo's Tachikawa named Asia's businessman of year

HONG KONG - Photo shows NTT DoCoMo Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Keiji Tachikawa, who has been named Asia's Businessman of the Year for 2000 by Fortune. The U.S.-based magazine said it chose Tachikawa for ''his role in one of the world's greatest business successes'' last year.