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China, Thailand to enter "visa-free era," says Chinese FM

STORY: China, Thailand to enter "visa-free era," says Chinese FM SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024/File DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photo of the signing ceremony 2. various of airports, temples, and tourists in Thailand STORYLINE: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Bangkok on Sunday that China and Thailand will officially enter a "visa-free era" from March 1 as the two sides have just signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption. Wang made the remarks in a joint press conference after an annual consultation with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, adding that it will surely bring bilateral people-to-people exchanges to a new height. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China always sees Thailand as a priority in its diplomacy with neighboring countries. Noting that next year will mark the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand di

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France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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France Suspects Russian Influence In Star Of David Graffiti

Photo dated October 31, 2023 shows stars of David spray-painted on Jewish homes in the 14th arrondissement, Paris, France. French police believe a graffiti campaign featuring Star of David stencils may have been the work of Russian intelligence. In the last 10 days around 250 blue Stars of David, similar to the one on the Israeli flag, have appeared on buildings in Paris and its suburbs. Investigators pointed out the Stars of David were randomly distributed, with no obvious Jewish connection in the choice of buildings. Also the message in the medium was confusing. Conceivably a blue Israeli flag, or what immediately evokes it, could be seen as a pro-Jewish sign. Surely any genuine antisemite would have found a clearer way of expressing their hate. Having caught and questioned two Moldovan nationals in connection with the first wave of stencils, French police and intelligence services now suspect the operation may be a classic piece of Russian dezinformatsiya (disinformation). Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRE

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EU countries reinforce border controls amid security concerns

STORY: EU countries reinforce border controls amid security concerns DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Croatian-Slovenian border 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): NIKOLAS NEMIC, Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): MIROSLAV STJEPIC, Passenger 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): SAVO DUJANIC, Passenger 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (German): GENSCH UMAR, Passenger STORYLINE: Amid concerns related to extremist violence and illegal migration, several European Union (EU) countries, part of the Schengen area that typically allows free movement, have recently tightened their border controls. On Oct. 19, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic announced temporary reintroduction of border controls with Slovenia, hours after the Slovenian government decided to implement border controls with Croatia and Hungary from Oct.21 till Oct. 30. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): NIKOLAS NEMIC, Passenger "They surely have their reasons to introduce control. I don't want to be involved

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Passenger flight routes launched between China's Xi'an and Turkmenistan's Ashgabat, Tajikistan's Dushanbe

STORY: Passenger flight routes launched between China's Xi'an and Turkmenistan's Ashgabat, Tajikistan's Dushanbe DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI JIUQUAN, Deputy general manager of the Xi'an branch of China Southern Airlines STORYLINE: The first passenger flight route between Xi'an, capital of China's northwestern Shaanxi Province, and Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, was officially launched on Saturday. A similar route between Xi'an and the Tajik capital of Dushanbe will be launched on May 18. The two routes will mark the complete linkage of passenger flight routes from Xi'an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, to the five countries in Central Asia. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI JIUQUAN, Deputy general manager of the Xi'an branch of China Southern Airlines "With the opening of the 'Air Silk Road,' we will surely enhance the level and scope of our cooperation with the Central Asian coun

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Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park marks 10th anniversary

STORY: Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park marks 10th anniversary DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park 2. various of the anniversary event 4. various of the Kuantan Port 5. various of the launching ceremony of the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park upgrade project 6. various of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistic Park STORYLINE: The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), the first industrial park jointly developed by Malaysia and China, marked its 10th anniversary in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Delivering a speech during the celebration, Liu Ning, secretary of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China, said that the event will surely inject new impetus into deepening the practical cooperation between China and Malaysia, and create new opportunities. He al

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Traveling by China-Laos Railway gets more convenient with new online ticketing app

STORY: Traveling by China-Laos Railway gets more convenient with new online ticketing app DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the passengers 2. various of the app 3. SOUNDBITE (Lao): TINGKHAM PHETBOULOM, Passenger STORYLINE: A new mobile ticketing application now helps passengers traveling on the China-Laos Railway book and manage their journeys easily on smartphones. The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) on Wednesday launched its ticketing mobile app, marking the railway's beginning of online ticket sales. With a few quick taps on a mobile app, passengers can now book their tickets, make cancellations and check information on train schedules, stations, and routes. SOUNDBITE (Lao): TINGKHAM PHETBOULOM, Passenger "In the past, I had to stand in line for hours to buy a ticket without knowing whether there would be any left or not. It wasted a lot of time. But now with the LCR Ticket app, I can confirm that I will surely get tickets

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Macao marks 23rd anniversary of return to motherland

STORY: Macao marks 23rd anniversary of return to motherland DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: MACAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flag-raising ceremony 2. various of reception STORYLINE: China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Tuesday marked the 23rd anniversary of its return to the motherland with a flag-raising ceremony and a reception. Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, recalled at the reception how the Macao SAR government made full efforts in its response to COVID-19 during the past three years while promoting the continuous development of various causes, safeguarded national security, and actively participated in the building of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin of neighboring Zhuhai city. He voiced confidence that Macao will surely tide over difficulties and create new prospects with support from the central authorities and efforts made by all wal

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Ichiro slowly but surely closing in on 1,000th hit

WASHINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at RFK Stadium on June 11. Ichiro moved to within one hit of his 1,000th hit in the major leagues as his team lost 2-1 to the Nationals. (MLB)

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'I was not prepared,' Hara says

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants head coach Tatsunori Hara speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Sept. 28 after he was named to take over as new manager of the Central League club. ''I was not prepared to hear the news that Mr. (Shigeo) Nagashima gave to me last night after the game. But I can surely say that I now feel the same way that I did three years ago when I joined the Giants as coach -- that is, to do whatever it takes for the team,'' said Hara.

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Chinese path to modernization to continuously improve people's well-being: Japan's Komeito party leader

STORY: Chinese path to modernization to continuously improve people's well-being: Japan's Komeito party leader DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Natsuo Yamaguchi talking 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): NATSUO YAMAGUCHI, Leader of Japan's ruling coalition party Komeito 3. various of views in China 4. various of views in Japan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): NATSUO YAMAGUCHI, Leader of Japan's ruling coalition party Komeito STORYLINE: A Japanese political party leader has said that the Communist Party of China (CPC) shoulders the responsibility of seeking happiness for the people and the Chinese path to modernization will surely continue to improve the people's well-being. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of Japan's ruling coalition party Komeito, applauded China's tremendous development achievements over the past decade, adding that the Chinese economy has been constantly forging ahead under the CPC's leadership. SOUNDBITE 1

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Foreign officials, experts speak highly of China's green development

STORY: Foreign officials, experts speak highly of China's green development DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALISTAIR MICHIE, Secretary General, British East Asia Council 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University STORYLINE: Many foreign officials and experts have spoken highly of the significance of China's green development, which will surely benefit the future generations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia "The Chinese style of modernization has a lot of benefits and we have a lot to learn from the Chinese style of modernization. This kind of modernization style will enable the Party and the government to ensure common prosperity for al

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BOTSWANA-MOLEPOLOLE-INDIGENOUS TREES -LIVESTOCK FODDER

(221017) -- MOLEPOLOLE (BOTSWANA), Oct. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tlotlo Phuduhudu, founder of Healthy Delights company, shows some of the livestock feeds produced using indigenous trees, plant by-products, and crop residue in Molepolole, Botswana, on Sept. 20, 2022. Livestock farmers in Botswana are often blamed for preventing the regeneration of trees and thereby contributing to the degradation of hill slopes, rangelands, and riparian areas due to overgrazing. However, 26-year-old Tlotlo Phuduhudu from the Molepolole village, some 60km west of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, is slowly but surely changing such a trend through her indigenous trees fodder. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Botswanan entrepreneur turns to indigenous trees for livestock fodder

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BOTSWANA-MOLEPOLOLE-INDIGENOUS TREES -LIVESTOCK FODDER

(221017) -- MOLEPOLOLE (BOTSWANA), Oct. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2022 shows livestock feeds made from indigenous trees, plant by-products, and crop residue in Molepolole, Botswana. Livestock farmers in Botswana are often blamed for preventing the regeneration of trees and thereby contributing to the degradation of hill slopes, rangelands, and riparian areas due to overgrazing. However, 26-year-old Tlotlo Phuduhudu from the Molepolole village, some 60km west of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, is slowly but surely changing such a trend through her indigenous trees fodder. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Botswanan entrepreneur turns to indigenous trees for livestock fodder

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Passion and expertise key to successful FINA Worlds, says organizer

STORY: Passion and expertise key to successful FINA Worlds, says organizer DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: various of main venue Duna Arena in BudapestSOUNDBITE 1(English): DAVID SZANTO, COO of the organizing committee of 19th FINA World Championshipsvarious of main venue Duna Arena in BudapestSOUNDBITE 2(English): DAVID SZANTO, COO of the organizing committee of 19th FINA World Championships STORYLINE: Passion and expertise are the two key ingredients, without which the 19th FINA World Championships could not have been organized in Budapest, and surely not under just four months, David Szanto, COO of the organizing committee, told Xinhua in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE 1(English): DAVID SZANTO, COO of the organizing committee of the 19th FINA World Championships "You have to have the passion, from the organizer's side, and all of us, the entire organizing committee loves aquatics, loves sports, and loves the athletes. It has been an incredible chall

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Philippines urges vigilance as COVID-19 restrictions ease to minimum

STORY: Philippines urges vigilance as COVID-19 restrictions ease to minimum DATELINE: March. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views of Manila 3. various of Philippine tourism spots STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent "The Philippine government has downgraded the pandemic restrictions in Metro Manila and 38 other areas to alert level 1, from March 1 to 15, as COVID-19 transmission slowed and the hospitalization rate declined. Alert level 1 is the lowest on a scale of 5. The rest of the country is under alert level 2. Meanwhile, Philippine health authorities on Tuesday urged people to remain vigilant amid the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, expressing confidence that the country will 'slowly but surely transition into the new normal.' Lowering the alert level means that more people can go back to work, take public transport, and more businesses can operate at f

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THE REGENT CINEMA, BRIGHTON, SUSSEX THE DAWN PATROL was rel

THE REGENT CINEMA, BRIGHTON, SUSSEX THE DAWN PATROL was released in Britain 16 March 1931 and the ballyhoo in the photograph with the aeroplane hoisted on to the canopy surely indicates a screening around this time of its first release

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THE REGENT CINEMA, BRIGHTON, SUSSEX THE DAWN PATROL was rel

THE REGENT CINEMA, BRIGHTON, SUSSEX THE DAWN PATROL was released in Britain 16 March 1931 and the aeroplane hoisted on to the canopy for publicity purposes surely indicates a screening around this time of its first release. This is a scene looking down to the street taken from above the main cinema facade, showing the aeroplane and passersby

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WHATS THIS THIS IS NOT MRS DOUBTFIRE SURELY?

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Ichiro slowly but surely closing in on 1,000th hit

WASHINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at RFK Stadium on June 11. Ichiro moved to within one hit of his 1,000th hit in the major leagues as his team lost 2-1 to the Nationals. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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'I was not prepared,' Hara says

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants head coach Tatsunori Hara speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Sept. 28 after he was named to take over as new manager of the Central League club. ''I was not prepared to hear the news that Mr. (Shigeo) Nagashima gave to me last night after the game. But I can surely say that I now feel the same way that I did three years ago when I joined the Giants as coach -- that is, to do whatever it takes for the team,'' said Hara.