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VIETNAM: US SECURITY ADVISOR ARRIVES FOR OFFICIAL VISIT
Eng/Viet/Nat
U-S National Security Adviser Anthony Lake arrived in Vietnam Friday one year after President Bill Clinton announced his decision to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam.
The highlight of Lake's trip is a scheduled...
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USA: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: BILL CLINTON'S RE-ELECTION UPDATE
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U-S Secretary of State Warren Christopher has informed re-elected President Clinton he will resign his post in the Cabinet.
His resignation, which analysts had expected, follows Tuesday's elections which made Clinton the...
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Odinga party officials reject cabinet announcement
1. Orange Democratic Movement (opposition party led by Raila Odinga) members talking in front of ODM headquarters
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Anyang Nyong'o, ODM Secretary General:
"Mr. Kibaki this afternoon announced the formation of his...
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Campaigning a battle against social norms for women candidates
Kabul - 29 July 2009
1. Afghan presidential candidate, Shahla Ata, arriving at campaign rally, UPSOUND: applause
2. Wide pan of Ata addressing crowd
3. Close of elderly man in crowd
4. Women in crowd listening
5. Tilt up of Ata...
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USA: ELECTIONS TRIAL UPDATE
English/Nat
George W. Bush won a key court victory in Florida's presidential election on Friday when a state judge backed Florida's Secretary of State's decision to reject manual recounts under way in two Democratic counties.
Circuit...
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ZIMBABWE: ENTREPRENEUR
English/Nat
The results of Zimbabwe's recent elections, in which the opposition made significant advances on the ruling ZANU PF party, but failed to oust President Mugabe, have left many disappointed.
Many believed that if opposition...
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USA: BILL CLINTON ASIA TRIP PRESS CONFERENCE
English/Nat
U-S President Bill Clinton has refused to comment on Saturday's elections in Taiwan, which has been the focus of threats from China in recent days.
But the president was more forthcoming about his planned trip to South Asia,...
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WRAP Mugabe votes, Tsvangirai comments, voting
1. Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, stepping out of car with 'Zim 1' number-plate
2. Close-up of Mugabe being handed ballot paper - pulls out to show Mugabe walking to voting booth
3. Journalists, pans to Mugabe and companion...
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Charges of fraud in Afghanistan's presidential election are extensive enough that they could sway the final result, and the number is likely to grow, the commission investigating complaints said Sunday.
HEADLINE: Afghan challenger widens fraud allegations
CAPTION: Charges of fraud in Afghanistan's presidential election are extensive enough that they could sway the final result, and the number is likely to grow, the commission...
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Mbeki says no plans to step down, presser
1. Wide shot of reporters gathering for news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa:
"There's a separate process. We will do a list process next year which will select those people, because there is...
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN DISCUSSES FEDERAL RESERVE
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Stocks soared in New York in heavy trading on Tuesday, with the Dow up more than 300 points, after Chairman Alan Greenspan indicated the Federal Reserve was rethinking its policy of raising interest rates to fight...
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USA: LOS ANGELES: AL GORE RECEIVES LABOUR UNION BACKING
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U-S Vice President AL Gore's presidential campaign was given a boost on Wednesday when he received the backing of the largest American labour union.
The union will now ask its 13 (M) million members to support Gore.
The...
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Clinton unveils health plan, Romney response, Giuliani reax
Des Moines, Iowa
1. US Democratic presidential contender, Hillary Clinton, walking on stage
2. Audience applauding
3. Clinton speaking
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic presidential contender:
"I believe...
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MEXICO: PRESIDENT ELECT FOX PRESS CONFERENCE
Spanish/Nat
To some, the political winds that swept underdog Vicente Fox into Mexico's presidency last month are a fresh breeze wafting across the Rio Grande, carrying promises of better days for Mexico and its relationship with the...
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USA: WASHINGTON: PUERTO RICO DEBATE
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The US House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday to debate a bill which proposes the recognition of Puerto Rico's permanent entry as an enhanced commonwealth into the United States.
The bill would grant Puerto...
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SYND 24 9 76 PRESIDENT FORD AND JIMMY CARTER TV ELECTION DEBATE
Televison debate between United States President Gerald R. Ford and Governor or Alabama, Jimmy Carter.
1. ms of President Ford speaking SOUNDBITE 'Anti- Washington feelings ought to be concentrated on Congress...' gives examples why.
2....
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Preview of the National Democratic Convention
Economic disappointments are hurting the US Democratic party's chances to cement their hold on the divided state of North Carolina in this year's presidential race.
With 15 electoral votes at stake, Democrats were hoping to gain an...
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Reaction as Hollande prepares to face questions over his personal life
The French president's complex personal life - and what it means to be the first lady in modern society - may get a full airing on Tuesday as Francois Hollande answers questions for the first time since a tabloid reported he was having...
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Shares in mobile service provider begin trading
Niarobi
1. Wide of billboard reading "Nairobi Stock Exchange"
2. Wide of President Mwai Kibaki walking onto the floor of the Nairobi Stock Exchange
3. Various of guests at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Mwai Kibaki,...
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Indian PM Manmohan Singh gives rare news conference
India's prime minister said on Friday he would step aside after 10 years in office, paving the way for Rahul Gandhi to take the reins of the world's biggest democracy if his party stays in power in this year's elections.
In only his...
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USA: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: VOTES TRIAL
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A trial crucial to Al Gore's uphill fight for the presidency opened Wednesday with Democrats challenging more than 15-thousand absentee ballots in Seminole County.
These were the votes that helped George W. Bush gain a slim...
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WRAP Security alert at Obama hotel ADDS leaving, meeting German FM
1. Exterior of entrance to the Hotel Adlon; Brandenburg Gate in background
2. Police officers, one writing on pad
3. Police vehicle and police specialists
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Bernhard Schodrowski, police spokesman:
"Sixty minutes...
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USA: GEORGE W BUSH ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
English/Nat
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Our country has been through a long and trying period with the outcome of the presidential election not finalised for longer than any of us could ever imagine. Vice-President Gore and I put our hearts...
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Ridge comments on continuining Al Qaida threat
1. Tom Ridge walks to podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Ridge, Homeland Security Secretary:
"Since September 11, 2001, we've had intelligence that al Qaida intends to launch more attacks against the homeland. Credible reporting...