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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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Chinese scientists fabricate wearable batteries that can charge cellphone

STORY: Chinese scientists fabricate wearable batteries that can charge cellphone SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of researchers 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG HUISHENG, Professor at Fudan University's Department of Macromolecular Science and Institute for Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices STORYLINE: A team of Chinese scientists has developed a soft and breathable piece of clothing that can not only store energy but also power personal electronic devices such as smartphones and watches. Replacing conventional liquid electrolytes with polymer gel electrolytes is a highly effective strategy for enhancing the flexibility of wearable batteries. However, the inadequate wetting at the interface between the polymer gel electrolyte and the electrode degrades the electrochemical performance, particularly when the battery undergoes deformation. The researchers from Fudan University have cr

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Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek

STORY: Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson 3. various of the traditional games STORYLINE: Locals are reviving traditional games in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The games, including Blikkies volmaak and Amagoes, were the key highlights of an event hosted Saturday by the Windhoek Municipality. Both games involve throwing a ball towards the contesting team in the center on the sandy ground, who loses once the ball touches them. Children and adults enjoyed the games which focus on teamwork, mathematical teachings, and strategy. The event attracted around 30 teams. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson "They bring people together and also promote an active lifestyle as well as healthy habits. Celebrating our diverse culture, this is also part of our cu

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-RUGBY SEVENS (CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of team South Korea discuss strategy during the Men's Semifinal of Rugby Sevens between China and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

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Türkiye's central bank expected to hike interest rate: media

STORY: Türkiye's central bank expected to hike interest rate: media DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye's central bank 2. various of Istanbul STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank is likely to raise its main interest rate by 500 basis points to 20 percent, economists told the state-run Anadolu news agency on Wednesday. The bank's rate decision will be announced on Thursday at 2 p.m. local time (1100 GMT). Marek Drimal, an expert at Societe Generale's Emerging Markets Strategy research team, predicted that the central bank's rate decision would be compatible with its policy of gradual return to the economic orthodoxy. He forecast the bank would increase its rate to 20 percent from 15 percent, according to Anadolu. Last month, the bank, led by its new governor Hafize Gaye Erkan, raised the interest rate from 8.5 percent to 15 percent, the first such hike in more than two years. The rate hike marks a return to more orthodox mon

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How people embrace New Year across China

STORY: How people embrace New Year across China DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Year countdown in Beijing 2. various of the fireworks show in Liuyang 3. various of the sunrise in Fuyuan 4. various of the Qinhuai Lantern Fair in Nanjing 5. various of the Dragon and lion dancing in Hong Kong 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEUNG, Member of a lion dancing team in Hong Kong 7. various of the winter fishing in Chifeng 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG TANTAN, Tourist 9. various of a mountaineering event in Lhasa 10. various of a New Year concert in Lanzhou 11. various of the light show in Xi'an 12. various of a rock climbing competition in Yangshuo STORYLINE: People across China celebrated the arrival of 2023 in various ways as the country optimized its COVID-19 strategy. Beijing New Year countdown Liuyang, Hunan Province Fuyuan, Heilongjiang Province It's the easternmost city on the Chinese mainland Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Qinhuai Lantern Fai

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Japanese baseball officials mull strategy for nat'l team

NAHA, Japan - Japanese baseball officials meet in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 10, 2014, for an inaugural "Samurai Japan summit" to discuss strategy for the national team, including manager Hiroki Kokubo (2nd from L) and Yoshitaka Katori (L), chosen as technical director for the squad.

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New LDP team

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Liberal Democratic Party's new leadership team join hands during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 25, 2012, after LDP President Shinzo Abe (3rd from L) formed it. They are (from L) General Council chief Seiko Noda, Vice President Masahiko Komura, President Abe, Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba, policy chief Sanae Takaichi and election strategy chief Takeo Kawamura.

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Japan curling team loses to China

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Japan's Moe Meguro, Anna Omiya, Kotomi Ishizaki, and Mari Motohashi discuss strategy in a match against China in the round-robin stage of the women's curling tournament at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 18, 2010. China won the match 9-5.

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Gov't team to urge Japan to become Asia's information hub+

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) addresses a meeting of his Information Technology Strategy Headquarters, a government task force on information technology (IT), at his official residence April 9. The team adopted basic concepts of IT strategy, setting a new goal for Japan to become Asia's information hub based on advanced IT networks.

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New Senegalese PM forms government

STORY: New Senegalese PM forms government DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the presidential palace of Senegal 2. Minister Abdou Latif Coulibaly with the General Secretariat of the government reading the statement 3. Newly-appointed Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba presenting members of the new government STORYLINE: Newly-appointed Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba formed a 38-member government team Saturday evening, according to a statement read out Saturday night to the press by Minister Abdou Latif Coulibaly with the General Secretariat of the Government. Ba, who was appointed to the position of prime minister Saturday morning, explained in a statement made on the occasion that his government was "a mission team" to fulfill the vision of the Head of State, Macky Sall, which centers on the realization of the Senegalese Emerging Plan (PSE), a 10-year strategy launched in 2014 to speed up the country's development. The previous gover

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Mr. Uchida, President of Nissan Motor Co.

Makoto Uchida, 53, who took office as President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. on January 1, held a press conference at the company's headquarters in Yokohama on February 2. Makoto Uchida, 53, held a press conference at the company's headquarters in Yokohama on February 2. He also spoke of Nissan's strengths as "employees and technology" and said, "Our mission is to develop these strengths. The current challenges are to restore trust in the company and rebuild its business performance. "He said, "We will steadily implement the foundation laid by the previous management team," and expressed his intention to promote structural reforms that combine fixed cost reductions through production rationalization and other measures with a growth strategy that includes the introduction of new models such as electric vehicles (EVs). (December 2, 2019, Nissan Motor Global Headquarters, Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

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Gov't team to urge Japan to become Asia's information hub+

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) addresses a meeting of his Information Technology Strategy Headquarters, a government task force on information technology (IT), at his official residence April 9. The team adopted basic concepts of IT strategy, setting a new goal for Japan to become Asia's information hub based on advanced IT networks.

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Reno 911!: Miami (2007)

Thomas Lennon, Ben Garant, Niecy Nash, Mary Birdsong, Carlos Alazraqui, Cedric Yarbrough, Wendi Mclendon-Covey & Kerri Kenney Characters: Lieutenant Jim Dangle,,Deputy Raineesha Williams,Deputy Cherisha Kimball,Deputy James Garcia,Deputy S. Jones,Deputy Clementine Johnson & Deputy Trudy Wiegel Film: Reno 911!: Miami (2007) Director: Ben Garant 23 February 2007 R-3 In Miami, Lt. Dangle (Thomas Lennon, left) reviews some strategy with his team: Travis Junior (Robert Ben Garant), Raineesha Williams (Niecy Nash), Cherisha Kimball (Mary Birdsong), James Garcia (Carlos Alazraqui), S. Jones (Cedric Yarbrough), Clementine Johnson (Wendi McLendon-Covey), and in the helicopter Deputy Trudy Wiegel (Kerri Kenney-Silver). Date: 23 February 2007

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Japan curling team loses to China

VANCOUVER, Canada - (From L) Japan's Moe Meguro, Anna Omiya, Kotomi Ishizaki, and Mari Motohashi discuss strategy in a match against China in the round-robin stage of the women's curling tournament at the Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Feb. 18, 2010. China won the match 9-5. (Kyodo)