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Civil rights activists honour ML King's memory by cheering Obama victory
1. Various of crowd inside Ebenezer Baptist Church
2. SOUNDBITE (English) John Lewis, US Congressman, civil rights campaigner:
"I want to thank Martin Luther King, Jr. He must be looking down from heaven saying, 'Hallelujah, hallelujah,...
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INDIA: POLITICS: ELECTIONS LIKELY AS CONGRESS PARTY RULE OUT COALITION
Hindi/English/Nat
India's caretaker government - apparently signalling elections - is to meet to consider the political crisis triggered by the inability on Sunday of any part to form a new government.
Congress party leader, Sonia...
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Nationalist Party celebrates 30th anniversary
1. Wide Antwerp harbour
2. Wide of supporters applauding at Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest) rally, pan to stage
3. Mid of man with T-shirt reading (in Dutch) "Independence for Flanders"
4. Audience listening
5. SOUNDBITE: (Dutch)...
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Democratic convention opens; Michelle Obama; Hillary Clinton
1. Wide shot Pepsi Centre, venue of Democratic convention
2. Various of people arriving at Pepsi Centre
3. Michelle Obama arrives for walk through with daughters Malia and Sacha
4. Pan from cameras to Michelle Obama on stage
5....
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CAN612 FREE DEMOCRATIC PARTY FINISH ELECTION CAMPAIGN
The Free Democratic Party, the third major German party, winds up election campaign.
1. ws people gathered inside hall for assembly
2. ms speakers sitting at front beneath sign: Im Kreuzfeuer Der Press Fdp Politiker Stehen Rede Und...
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President Barack Obama says Congress needs to extend a payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of the year. The White House says taxes on the average family would increase by $1,000 if the cuts are not extended.
HEADLINE: Obama to Congress: Extend a payroll tax cut
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says Congress needs to extend a payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of the year. The White House says taxes on the average family would...
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YUGOSLAVIA: KARADZIC TO STEP DOWN AS LEADER OF POLITICAL PARTY
English/Nat
Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has agreed to step down as head of his political party.
American envoy Richard Holbrooke said Karadzic would formally give up his remaining powers and responsibilities.
He also agreed to...
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Anti-war demo as preparations continue for Democratic Convention
AP Television
Denver, Colorado
1. Wide shot of protesters marching through downtown Denver
2. Various, protesters marching with placards and banners
3. Anti-war activist Ron Kovic (in wheelchair) with protesters
4. SOUNDBITE (English)...
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US Elections: Democrats, Republicans, Campaign, Election Day
US Elections: Democrats
With the incumbent US President George W. Bush the clear choice for re-nomination by the Republican Party, media attention was focused on the race to be chosen as the Democratic Party presidential challenger....
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A newly elected Republican congresswoman says senators should confront President Barack Obama on his veto threat and approve $61 million in spending cuts.
HEADLINE: GOP Weekly Address: Budget cuts
CAPTION: A newly elected Republican congresswoman says senators should confront President Barack Obama on his veto threat and approve $61 million in spending cuts. (March 19)
[Location -...
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USA: PRESIDENT CLINTON IMPEACHMENT LATEST
English/Nat
A bitterly divided U-S House of Representatives began debating impeaching a president for only the second time in history on Friday.
Republicans argued President Clinton should be removed from office for betraying the trust...
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Indonesian president pledges country will be world's next emerging economy if his party wins election
Indonesia's President said on Thursday that he hopes Indonesia will become the world's next emerging economy within five years.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono spoke at a Democratic Party campaign event in Jakarta ahead of next week's...
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In the weekly Republican address, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia took note of the week''s April 15 income tax filing deadline and criticized government spending and climbing deficits that he said are driving taxes higher.
HEADLINE: GOP: Runaway spending is Washington''s disease
CAPTION: In the weekly Republican address, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia took note of the week''s April 15 income tax filing deadline and criticized government...
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Russia-Political parties holding annual congresses
Russia's two largest political parties, the Communist Party and
the pro-government Our Home Is Russia, are holding their annual
congresses in Moscow.
Whilst the leaders of both parties are expected to receive the
support of their...
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Republicans are growing significantly less satisfied with the field of candidates to challenge President Barack Obama next year, and they are about evenly split in their support for Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a new Associated Press-GfK poll finds.
HEADLINE: Poll: Republicans less happy with candidates
CAPTION: Republicans are growing significantly less satisfied with the field of candidates to challenge President Barack Obama next year, and they are about evenly split in their...
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US aid administrator says he optimistic for the future
1. U.S. AID Administrator for Iraq, Andrew Natsios, walking in
2. Natsios at podium
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Andrew S. Natsios, U.S. AID Administrator for Iraq:
"I'm optimistic about the future of Iraq. Our indications are that 86...
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Officials say the White House and GOP leaders in Congress progressing toward an agreement to avoid a default threatened for next week. Late Saturday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that he was postponing a test vote on his own legislation until 1p.m. Sunday.
HEADLINE: AP sources: Significant progress in debt talks
CAPTION: Officials say the White House and GOP leaders in Congress are making progress on an agreement to avoid a looming U.S. default. Late Saturday, Senate Majority Leader Harry...
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House Speaker John Boehner has proposed a two-step approach to raising the nation's debt limit that would extend it only until next year. Democrats have offered a competing proposal.
Headline: House GOP, Senate Dems face off over debt plan
Caption:House Speaker John Boehner has proposed a two-step approach to raising the nation's debt limit that would extend it only until next year. Democrats have offered a competing...
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New York state will hold a special election on March 31 to fill an open congressional seat. The AP's Liz Sidoti explains why national Democrats and Republicans are watching the race so closely.
HEADLINE:First Person: New York's special election
CAPTION: New York state will hold a special election on March 31 to fill an open congressional seat. The AP's Liz Sidoti explains why national Democrats and Republicans are watching...
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GOP presidential front-runner Mitt Romney and seven rivals trying to emerge from the pack criticized President Barack Obama''s handling of the economy in a debate in Iowa Thursday night. But as AP''s Haven Daley reports, they also went after each other.
HEADLINE: GOP candidates go after Obama - and each other
CAPTION: GOP presidential front-runner Mitt Romney and seven rivals trying to emerge from the pack criticized President Barack Obama''s handling of the economy in a debate in Iowa...
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In a showdown of sorts between President Obama and Senate Republicans, the Supreme Court took on a highly charged political issue Monday: a president's ability to make recess appointments to positions that typically require Senate confirmation. (Jan. 13)
Just back from their own long break, Supreme Court justices set out Monday to resolve a politically charged fight over when the Senate's absence gives the president the power to make temporary appointments to high-level positions without...
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Republicans get ready for Bush speech
1. Wide shot of convention floor as session gets under way
2. High angle shot of delegates going to their seats
3. Wide shot of Texas delegation practicing hat wave
4. Mid shot of women taking photographs
5. Mid shot of men on floor
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As the clock ticks toward a first-ever default on America's debt, House Republicans are planning to vote on a tea party deficit-cutting plan that's unlikely to clear Congress; but just in case, President Barack Obama has promised a veto.
HEADLINE: Obama vows veto of tea party debt plan
CAPTION: As the clock ticks toward a first-ever default on America's debt, House Republicans are planning to vote on a tea party deficit-cutting plan that's unlikely to clear Congress; but...
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New Jersey and national Democratic Party leaders are marking the anniversary of lane closures near the George Washington Bridge with an event aimed at criticizing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. (Sept. 8)
New Jersey and national Democratic Party leaders are marking the anniversary of lane closures near the George Washington Bridge with an event aimed at criticizing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Democratic National Committee Chair...