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Three years on, Capitol riot continues to fuel U.S. political turmoil

STORY: Three years on, Capitol riot continues to fuel U.S. political turmoil SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of supporters of Donald Trump broke into the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021 (file) 2. various of the U.S. Capitol building (file) 3. various of the U.S. Supreme Court (file) 4. various of Donald Trump (file) STORYLINE: Saturday marks the three-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot. Three years on, the riot's fallout continues to fuel political turmoil in the country, which could further intensify divisions between the Democrats and the Republicans. On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of supporters of then President Donald Trump violently broke into the Capitol building and interrupted the certifying process of the 2020 presidential election, after Trump refused to concede the election result. The deadly attack killed five people and injured hundreds more. Over 1,200 individuals have been charged with federa

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China-aided training program benefits Malawian rice production

STORY: China-aided training program benefits Malawian rice production DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of rice farmers working in Malawi 2. various of a three-day training held in Lilongwe 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORNWELL IMAN, Rice breeder, manager of local rice research station 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN ENOCH, Chief agriculture officer in the department of crops in Malawi 5. various of rice farmers working in Malawi STORYLINE: Chinese agricultural experts have brought China's advanced practices in rice production to Malawi through a training program. Around 40 extension workers from agricultural development divisions across the southern African country attended the three-day training held last week in the capital city of Lilongwe. The training program was welcomed by Malawian officials and agricultural experts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORNWELL IMAN, Rice breeder, manager of local rice research station "What we have learned

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MALAWI-LILONGWE-CHINA-RICE PRODUCTION-TRAINING

(230220) -- MALAWI, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Extension workers display their certificates and gifts at the closing of a three-day rice production training in Lilongwe, Malawi, on Feb. 17, 2023. The training, facilitated by the Chinese agricultural technical team, was one of the planned activities under the China Aid Project for Agricultural Technical Cooperation in Malawi. It brought together around 40 extension workers drawn from the country's agricultural development divisions. (Photo by Cyprian Ndau/Xinhua)

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MALAWI-LILONGWE-CHINA-RICE PRODUCTION-TRAINING

(230220) -- MALAWI, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese agricultural technical team leader Zhang Jianwu (2nd L) presents certificates to the extension workers at the closing of a three-day rice production training in Lilongwe, Malawi, on Feb. 17, 2023. The training, facilitated by the Chinese agricultural technical team, was one of the planned activities under the China Aid Project for Agricultural Technical Cooperation in Malawi. It brought together around 40 extension workers drawn from the country's agricultural development divisions. (Photo by Cyprian Ndau/Xinhua)

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Panasonic launches new group structure

OSAKA, Japan - The logo at the Sanyo Electric Co. headquarters in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, is seen replaced with ''Panasonic'' on Dec. 30, 2011. Japan's major electronics maker Panasonic Corp. launched its new group structure on Jan. 1, 2012, reorganizing its business divisions and two wholly owned units -- Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co. -- into three main groups as it places greater emphasis on energy-related businesses.

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Linares bags his 3rd world title

TOKYO, Japan - Venezuelan Jorge Linares celebrates his knockout victory over Mexican Javier Prieto to capture the vacant WBC lightweight title, his third world title in three different weight divisions, at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Dec. 30, 2014.

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Venezuelan Linares wins WBC lightweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Venezuelan Jorge Linares (R) lands a left on Javier Prieto of Mexico in the third round and knocked him out in the fourth, capturing the vacant WBC lightweight title at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Dec. 30, 2014. It was Linares' third world title in three different weight divisions.

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Gonzalez stops Yaegashi, wins his 3rd world title

TOKYO, Japan - Nicaragua's Roman Gonzalez (R) lands a right on Akira Yaegashi in the third round of their WBC flyweight title match in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2014. Gonzalez scored a technical knockout in the 9th round, capturing his third world title in three different weight divisions and extending his undefeated streak to 40 with 34 KOs.

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda of Japan knocks down Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during 12th-round action in the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions after winning the match by a unanimous decision.

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda (R) of Japan fights Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions after winning the match by a unanimous decision.

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda (L) of Japan hits Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during the first round of the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions.

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda (L) of Japan fights Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions after winning the match by a unanimous decision.

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Balloon festival opens

SAGA, Japan - An international hot-air balloon festival opens in Saga, Kyushu, on Nov. 19, with 121 balloons and their crews from 14 countries taking part. The balloonists will compete in three divisions in the five-day festival held along the Kase River.

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Venezuelan Linares wins WBC lightweight title

TOKYO, Japan -Venezuelan Jorge Linares (R) lands a left on Javier Prieto of Mexico in the third round and knocked him out in the fourth, capturing the vacant WBC lightweight title at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Dec. 30, 2014. It was Linares' third world title in three different weight divisions. (Kyodo)

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Gonzalez stops Yaegashi, wins his 3rd world title

TOKYO, Japan - Nicaragua's Roman Gonzalez (R) lands a right on Akira Yaegashi in the third round of their WBC flyweight title match in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2014. Gonzalez scored a technical knockout in the 9th round, capturing his third world title in three different weight divisions and extending his undefeated streak to 40 with 34 KOs. (Kyodo)

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda (L) of Japan fights Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions after winning the match by a unanimous decision. (Kyodo)

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda (R) of Japan fights Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions after winning the match by a unanimous decision. (Kyodo)

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda of Japan knocks down Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during 12th-round action in the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions after winning the match by a unanimous decision. (Kyodo)

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Kameda 1st Japanese boxer to win 3 world titles

SAITAMA, Japan - Koki Kameda (L) of Japan hits Alexander Munoz of Venezuela during the first round of the WBA bantamweight title match on Dec. 26, 2010, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. Kameda became the first Japanese boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions. (Kyodo)

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Panasonic launches new group structure

OSAKA, Japan - The logo at the Sanyo Electric Co. headquarters in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, is seen replaced with ''Panasonic'' on Dec. 30, 2011. Japan's major electronics maker Panasonic Corp. launched its new group structure on Jan. 1, 2012, reorganizing its business divisions and two wholly owned units -- Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co. -- into three main groups as it places greater emphasis on energy-related businesses. (Kyodo)

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Ursula von der Leyen

Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks to journalists as she arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels, Friday, October 18, 2019. Britain and the European Union reached a new tentative Brexit deal on Thursday, hoping to finally escape the acrimony, divisions and frustration of their three-year divorce battle. (CTK Photo/Petr Kupec)

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Xavier Bettel

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel talks to journalists as she arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels, Friday, October 18, 2019. Britain and the European Union reached a new tentative Brexit deal on Thursday, hoping to finally escape the acrimony, divisions and frustration of their three-year divorce battle. (CTK Photo/Petr Kupec)

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Charles Michel

Belgium's Prime Minister Charles Michel talks to journalists as she arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels, Friday, October 18, 2019. Britain and the European Union reached a new tentative Brexit deal on Thursday, hoping to finally escape the acrimony, divisions and frustration of their three-year divorce battle. (CTK Photo/Petr Kupec)

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Ursula von der Leyen

Incoming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talks to journalists as she arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels, Friday, October 18, 2019. Britain and the European Union reached a new tentative Brexit deal on Thursday, hoping to finally escape the acrimony, divisions and frustration of their three-year divorce battle. (CTK Photo/Petr Kupec)

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LDP leadership race

(From L) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba -- the three Liberal Democratic Party presidential candidates -- attend a public debate hosted by the ruling party's youth and women's affairs divisions in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2020. The LDP will hold the election on Sept. 14 to choose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's successor as party chief.

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LDP leadership race

(From L) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba -- the three Liberal Democratic Party presidential candidates -- attend a public debate hosted by the ruling party's youth and women's affairs divisions in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2020. The LDP will hold the election on Sept. 14 to choose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's successor as party chief.

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LDP leadership race

(From L) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba -- the three Liberal Democratic Party presidential candidates -- attend a public debate hosted by the ruling party's youth and women's affairs divisions in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2020. The LDP will hold the election on Sept. 14 to choose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's successor as party chief.

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Boxing: Kosei Tanaka

Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka, who has won WBO titles in three weight divisions, attends a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 4, 2020. Tanaka will move up to super flyweight to take a shot at his fourth world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Kosei Tanaka

Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka, who has won WBO titles in three weight divisions, attends a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 4, 2020. Tanaka will move up to super flyweight to take a shot at his fourth world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Kosei Tanaka

Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka, who has won WBO titles in three weight divisions, attends a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 4, 2020. Tanaka will move up to super flyweight to take a shot at his fourth world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Kosei Tanaka

Japanese boxer Kosei Tanaka, who has won WBO titles in three weight divisions, attends a press conference in Nagoya on Feb. 4, 2020. Tanaka will move up to super flyweight to take a shot at his fourth world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Balloon festival opens

SAGA, Japan - An international hot-air balloon festival opens in Saga, Kyushu, on Nov. 19, with 121 balloons and their crews from 14 countries taking part. The balloonists will compete in three divisions in the five-day festival held along the Kase River.