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US: Pride Flag Laser Installation Lights Up San Francisco Street During Pride Weekend

A rainbow laser installation, touted as the world's largest Pride flag, illuminated Market Street in San Francisco during Pride Weekend.

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UK: Hundreds Join Holi Festival Celebration In Glasgow

Hundreds joined this year's Holi Festival celebration in Glasgow on March 24. Holi is the popular annual Hindu festival touted as the Festival of Colors, Love, and Spring which falls on March 25 this year. The said event in Glasgow was organized by Glasgow Indians, a non-profit group in the city.

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Transplant of electoral democracy leads to failed states, humanitarian disasters: former Malaysian official

STORY: Transplant of electoral democracy leads to failed states, humanitarian disasters: former Malaysian official SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ONG TEE KEAT, Former deputy speaker of the lower house of Malaysian parliament STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ONG TEE KEAT, Former deputy speaker of the lower house of Malaysian parliament "The present model of electoral democracy is widely touted as the West creation and has ever since been made the one-size-fits-all benchmark for democratic rule worldwide. Unfortunately, this turns out to be a fallacy, the cohesive transplant of electoral democracy, either through military intervention or brutal regime change, as was initiated by Washington in the developing world, has only added more failed states and ensuing humanitarian disasters to the lists. People's wellbeing and aspirations are nowhere to be seen. The so called people-elected governments insta

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Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval

STORY: Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Biden preparing to deliver the State of the Union address 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATIE BRITT, Republican Senator 5. various of Biden departing after delivering the State of the Union address STORYLINE: In a highly partisan State of the Union address Thursday night, U.S. President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on Donald Trump, his presumptive rival in the November election, and touted his achievements on issues such as inflation and immigration. With Biden's approval ratings lingering below 40 percent for months, his remarks likely won't resonate with most Americans, who are dismayed by still high prices, an uncertain economy, a border crisis, and geopolitical conflicts, among o

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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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What lies behind "de-risking" strategy touted by Western politicians

STORY: What lies behind "de-risking" strategy touted by Western politicians DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice chair of Britain's 48 Group Club 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow, Center for China & Globalization, Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review STORYLINE: The talk of "de-risking" from China has been gaining ubiquity among Western politicians and business communities recently, while the de-coupling approach seems to be put away, at least in rhetoric. In reality, the word "de-risking" is extremely ambiguous and its meaning uncertain. Observers say, th

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Ski area shown to press as Beijing bids for 2022 games

ZHANGJIAKOU, China - A skiing area in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, is shown to the foreign media on Jan. 17, 2015, during a fact-finding tour organized by Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics bidding committee. The area is touted as a venue for snowboarding competition.

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Ichinojo upsets Kotoshogiku in New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Highly-touted sekiwake Ichinojo (L) slaps down ozeki Kotoshogiku on Jan. 14, 2015, the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Local gov't group to make Naruto whirlpools World Heritage

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Members of a council set up by the Hyogo and Tokushima prefectural governments in western Japan attend their first meeting on Dec. 18, 2014, in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture, to initiate a joint drive toward their goal of acquiring World Heritage status for whirlpools observed at the Naruto Strait. The whirlpools are touted as among the largest in the world.

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Deserted shopping street in northern Japan

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - A street in front of East Japan Railway Co.'s Ishinomaki Station in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, appears deserted with many shops closed for business on Nov. 24, 2014. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's much-touted "Abenomics" policy mix designed to prop up domestic demand has not produced visible effects in most regional areas.

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Statue of ex-Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay

MANILA, Philippines - A statue of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay (1907-1957) stands in front of a wall bearing inscriptions of his ideals in Manila on Aug. 18, 2014. For 57 years, the Ramon Magsaysay award, touted as Asia's counterpart to the Nobel Prize, has commended individuals and organizations contributing to Asian society.

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U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks at Keio University in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2011. Gates touted the pivotal role of the U.S. military forces stationed in Japan in confronting regional challenges such as military provocations by North Korea and the growing presence of China.

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U.S. defense chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (at podium) listens to a student's question as he spoke at Keio University in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2011. In the speech, Gates touted the pivotal role of the U.S. military forces stationed in Japan in confronting regional challenges such as military provocations by North Korea and the growing presence of China.

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Lawmaker Noda gives birth to boy

TOKYO, Japan - A file photo, taken on May 17, 2010, shows Seiko Noda, a House of Representatives member from the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party. The 50-year-old lawmaker, once touted as a potential candidate to become Japan's first female premier, gave birth to a baby boy at a Tokyo hospital on Jan. 6, 2011, marking a successful end to years of fertility treatment.

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Seibu Lions rookie Kikuchi allows 3 runs in two innings

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a minor league game against the Yomiuri Giants at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on March 9, 2010. The 18-year-old Kikuchi pitched two innings, allowing three runs.

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Seibu Lions rookie Kikuchi allows 3 runs in two innings

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a minor league game against the Yomiuri Giants at Seibu Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on March 9, 2010. The 18-year-old Kikuchi pitched two innings, allowing three runs.

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Highly touted Kikuchi moves into Seibu Lions dormitory

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (L), who has just joined the Seibu Lions baseball club as the club's first-round pick in the Japanese baseball draft in October, practices near the club's dormitory in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 7, 2010, with Kenta Matsushita after moving into his dorm room the same day.

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Highly touted Kikuchi moves into Seibu Lions dormitory

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, who has just joined the Seibu Lions baseball club as the club's first-round pick in the Japanese baseball draft in October, heads for his room in the club's dormitory in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 7, 2010.

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Highly touted Kikuchi moves into Seibu Lions dormitory

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Highly touted left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, who has just joined the Seibu Lions baseball club as the club's first-round pick in the Japanese baseball draft in October, waves from the window of his room in the club's dormitory in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 7, 2010, after he moved in the same day.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi agrees to terms with Seibu

SHIZUKUISHI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi poses with a snowman in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2009, after agreeing to terms with the Japanese Pacific League's Seibu Lions.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi agrees to terms with Seibu

SHIZUKUISHI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi smiles during a news conference in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2009, after agreeing to terms with the Japanese Pacific League's Seibu Lions.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (R) speaks during a press conference at the school in Iwate Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2009, announcing his decision to play in Japan next year after recent interviews with all 12 domestic and eight major league clubs.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi speaks during a press conference at the school in Iwate Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2009, announcing his decision to play in Japan next year after recent interviews with all 12 domestic and eight major league clubs. +

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi sheds tears during a press conference at the school in Iwate Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2009 in announcing his decision to play in Japan next year after recent interviews with all 12 domestic and eight major league clubs.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi speaks during a press conference at the school in Iwate Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2009, announcing his decision to play in Japan next year after recent interviews with all 12 domestic and eight major league clubs.

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Kikuchi says all 12 domestic clubs are appealing

HANANOMAKI, Japan - Highly touted Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi speaks to reporters in Hananomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2009 after meeting each of the 12 domestic baseball teams on Oct. 16 and 17. The 18-year-old from Hanamaki Higashi High School is scheduled to meet eight major league teams on Oct. 19 and 20.

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'Koizumi's Children' blown away by winds of change

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Satsuki Katayama, one of the 83 Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers who were elected in 2005 for the first time on the back of the popularity of then Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, bows to supporters at her campaign office in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 30, 2009, after she was defeated by independent Minoru Kiuchi in the House of Representatives election. Katayama, who was touted by Koizumi as a ''madonna of reform,'' was defeated by Kiuchi, an LDP rebel who voted against Koizumi's postal reform bills and was forced to give up the seat to Katayama at the last election.

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7 arrested for fraud over bracelets touted as improving blood flow

CHIBA, Japan - Three types of metal bracelet which a Tokyo health appliances company allegedly sold by claiming they help blood flow have no health benefits, police say. Chiba police on Nov. 6 arrested Minoru Kajimoto, the company's president, and six former employees on suspicion of swindling 18 people out of 6.8 million yen by selling them the bracelets. The police believe the company took in some 2.45 billion yen by selling the bracelets to roughly 8,200 people in 40 prefectures from January 2004 to April this year. The bracelets in the photo were shown to the media at the Kamagaya police station in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 6.

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Thailand opens new airport touted as regional hub

BANGKOK, Thailand - Tourists check in at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on Sept. 28 as the airport, located about 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok, officially opened.

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Thailand opens new airport touted as regional hub

BANGKOK, Thailand - A plane taxies at Suvarnabhumi Airport, located about 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok, on Sept. 28, the day the airport officially opened.

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Thailand opens new airport touted as regional hub

BANGKOK, Thailand - Passengers of Lufthansa flight LH 8442 arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on Sept. 28. The flight was the first aircraft to land at newly opened Suvarnabhumi Airport, located about 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok.

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Hoshino tight-lipped on return from U.S.

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers Senior Director Senichi Hoshino, touted as one of promising candidates to serve as manager of the Central League club Yomiuri Giants next season, remains tight-lipped as he arrives at Kansai International Airport from a trip to the United States on Aug. 25.

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G-4 confers UNSC reform draft with China, Asian bloc

NEW YORK, United States - Japan, Germany, Brazil and India touted their proposed resolution to expand the U.N. Security Council on May 18 in New York to diplomats from Asia and the Middle East to promote their campaign to become permanent members at an expanded Security Council. At right is Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Kenzo Oshima.

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Scandal-rocked Ichiba aims high, eyeing rookie honors

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuhiro Ichiba, a highly touted pitcher who signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, speaks at a press conference in Sendai on Dec. 7 after being officially introduced by the team. ''My goal is to win the Rookie of the Year award,'' said Ichiba, who had his reputation tainted by violating draft eligibility rules and receiving money from several pro baseball clubs.

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Defense Agency chief Ono touted as expert on defense, finance

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshinori Ono speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 27 after being appointed as Defense Agency director general in the Cabinet reshuffle.

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Japan-funded dam begins operating in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - A controversial Japan-funded dam in the northwestern Philippines goes into operation May 2, generating an initial 85 megawatts. Touted as Asia's tallest dam and largest private hydropower project, the San Roque dam can generate as much as 345 megawatts when operation is in full swing and irrigate nearly 90,000 hectares of land in the area. The dam is owned by a consortium of Japanese and U.S. companies, including Marubeni Corp. and Kansai Electric Power Co. of Japan and Sithe Energies Inc. of the United States.

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Exiled Iraqi general calls for clear U.S. message to Iraqis

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Gen. Nizar Al-Khazraji, 63, the man who many in the West have touted as a possible leader should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein fall from power, speaks in a recent interview with Kyodo News at his home just outside the Danish capital. He said that coup is possible but mixed messages from Washington are confusing and worrying many of Iraqis who might be prepared to lead a revolt against Saddam.

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(2)Zico leaves for Brazil

NARITA, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico, touted as next manager of Japan's national soccer team, leaves Narita airport for France en route to Brazil on July 4. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Zico leaves for Brazil

NARITA, Japan - Former Brazil international Zico, touted as next manager of Japan's national soccer team, smiles at his fans as he leaves Narita airport for France en route to Brazil on July 4. (World Cup 2002)

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Bhutan trounce Montserrat 4-0 in worst team playoff

THIMPU, Bhutan - Two players from Bhutan and Montserrat compete in a game touted as the ''other World Cup final'' in Thimpu on June 30. In the match, approved by the Asian Football Confederation to celebrate football at the lowest level, the Himalayan kingdom beat the Caribbean island nation 4-0 to maintain their second-to-last position in FIFA's official world rankings at 202nd, with Montserrat propping up the rest of the world at 203rd. (World Cup 2002)

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Famed Shizuoka hotel files for protection from creditors

TOKYO, Japan - Kawana Hotel in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is seen in an aerial photo taken in April 1998. The Tokyo-based operator of the seaside hotel, once host to a Japan-Russia summit featuring two major golf courses often touted as the best in the Orient, filed on May 21 for court protection with the aim of rehabilitating itself under different ownership.

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Terahara shaky in debut

FUKUOKA, Japan - Daiei's highly touted high school pick Hayato Terahara watches a double to left hit by Yomiuri's Kazuhiro Kiyohara in the bottom of the third inning in an exhibition game at Fukuoka Dome on March 3.

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Kaio pulls out of autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (file photo), who has been touted as a candidate for sumo's top rank of yokozuna, pulled out of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 12 after aggravating a long-term back injury.

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John Lennon Museum to open Oct. 9

YONO, Japan - What is touted as the world's first museum dedicated to the musician John Lennon is shown to members of the media Oct. 5 prior to the formal opening on Oct. 9, the 60th anniversary of the birth of the singer-songwriter. The John Lennon Museum in Yono, north of Tokyo, will exhibit about 130 items of Lennon memorabilia, including his guitars, costumes, lyric notebooks and pictures of him with his second wife, Yoko Ono, and their son Sean.

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Gymnast Tsukahara finds horizontal bar out of reach

SYDNEY, Australia - Highly touted Naoya Tsukahara finds the horizontal bar just out of reach as he performs in the gymnastics apparatus finals at Sydney Super Dome on Sept. 25. The Japanese ace took a tumble and scored only 8.825 to finish in eighth place.

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Rookie Matsuzaka rocked for 8 runs

Seibu Lions rookie pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka looks toward the outfield after giving up a solo homer to Yomiuri Giants right fielder Yoshinobu Takahashi in the third inning of a preseason exhibition game at Nishikyogoku stadium in Kyoto on March 11. The highly touted rookie was rocked for eight runs on nine hits over four innings as Yomiuri trounced Seibu 10-1.

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Baseball: Potential two-way talent Yazawa

Nippon Sport Science University pitcher Kota Yazawa, touted as a potential two-way talent, poses for a photo in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 18, 2022, two days before this year's Nippon Professional Baseball amateur draft.

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Baseball: Potential two-way talent Yazawa

Nippon Sport Science University pitcher Kota Yazawa, touted as a potential two-way talent, plays catch in a practice session open to the media in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 18, 2022, two days before this year's Nippon Professional Baseball amateur draft.

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U.S. is human rights saboteur in Middle East: experts

STORY: U.S. is human rights saboteur in Middle East: experts DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of the U.S. Capitolvarious of soldiersSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AKRAM HOSSAM, Egyptian political expert, Deputy chairman of Ra Center for Strategic StudiesSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KAWA MAHMOUD, Secretary of Central Committee of Kurdistan Communist Party in Iraqvarious of people in the Middle East STORYLINE: Experts say the United States is a human rights saboteur in the Middle East despite having long touted itself as a global human rights defender. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AKRAM HOSSAM, Egyptian political expert, Deputy chairman of Ra Center for Strategic Studies "The experiences of Iraq, Afghanistan and others, and trying to change regimes with armed forces and thinking it is possible to dismantle the institutional and moral structures of some peoples and rebuilding them from scratch based on the Western democratic model, have proved its (U.S.) failure. Over

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So-called "debt trap" in Africa is political slander against China: expert

STORY: So-called "debt trap" in Africa is political slander against China: expert DATELINE: July 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China and Africa related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Nigeria-based Center for China Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Nigeria-based Center for China Studies STORYLINE: Recent studies have revealed that private Western creditors are responsible for the lion's share of Africa's debt burden. In a report released last week, Britain-based charity Debt Justice found that African governments owe three times more debt to Western banks, asset managers, and oil traders than to China, and are charged double the interest. A Nigeria-based analyst said that the so-called "China debt trap" touted by Western politicians is political slander against China, and the narrative is untrue. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Nigeria-based Center for China S