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Democrats and Republicans believe their candidate won VP debate
1. Wide pan of Spin Room after debate
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dick Durbin, Democratic Senator from Illinois:
"We have seen a lot of negative comments, questions about what this means in the long haul. Biden knew his assignment, pick up...
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AP cover as Taiwan's ruling party chief meets Chinese president
1. Chinese President Hu Jintao waiting in room
2. Taiwan's KMT Party (Nationalist Party) Chairman, Wu Poh-hsiung, walking towards Hu, Hu and Wu shaking hands
3. Various of Hu shaking hands with other KMT Party officials
4. Pan from Hu...
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Greece faced an escalating political crisis Thursday, with critics in the governing Socialist party in open revolt over harsh austerity measures
HEADLINE: Greece in turmoil over austerity measures
CAPTION: Greece faced an escalating political crisis Thursday, with critics in the governing Socialist party in open revolt over harsh austerity measures. (June 16)
Things are quieter...
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Splinter faction challenges ruling ANC party
1. Wide of national convention panel
2. Mid leaders of national convention, Mosiuoa Lekota and Mbhazima Shilowa standing and talking
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Mosiuoa Lekota, ANC splinter faction leader and former South African Defence...
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Istanbul residents, financial analyst on election victory for Erdogan's party
Turkish voters in Istanbul offered mixed reactions on Monday after the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) swept municipal elections on Sunday, gaining 45.5 percent of the votes and retaining the key city of Istanbul.
Despite...
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Thousands celebrate anniversary of return to democratic rule
Kathmandu
1. Wide of thousands of people at Durbar Square, in the heart of Kathmandu, at rally celebrating marking the first anniversary of the return of the country to democratic rule
2. Politicians and civic leaders sitting at the...
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Republicans need to pick up six seats to win control of the U.S. Senate. They like their chances in Alaska. So, too, do Democrats, who are investing in an unprecedented effort in rural Alaska to get out the vote in a hard fought ground game. (Oct. 27)
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SOUNDBITE (English) Gabe Tegoseak, Whaler:
"It's something that gives us, it's pretty much our identity, subsistence, every native has their own but as far as me, it's whaling."
SOUNDBITE...
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Colorado's close Senate race not only could determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, but also whether Republicans can say they have a viable future in similar fast-growing swing states with moderate electorates. (Nov. 4)
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Colorado's close Senate race not only could determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, but also whether Republicans can say they have a viable future in similar fast-growing swing...
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Obama says Americans face "clearest choice for a generation" at election
Wrapping up his party's three-day convention, US President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for a second term on Thursday and argued his case for another four years.
In his prime-time acceptance speech at the Democratic...
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Republicans are accusing President Barack Obama and the Democrats of promoting economic policies that rely too much on spending and not enough on cutting.
HEADLINE: GOP critical of Obama's economic policies
CAPTION: Republicans are accusing President Barack Obama and the Democrats of promoting economic policies that rely too much on spending and not enough on cutting. (May 15)
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Republican governors Bob McDonnell of Virginia and Phil Bryant of Mississippi spoke to reporters Monday about their concerns about the long nomination process for their parties presidential candidate. (Feb. 27)
HEADLINE: GOP Govs: Concern about long nomination fight
CAPTION: Republican governors Bob McDonnell of Virginia and Phil Bryant of Mississippi spoke to reporters Monday about their concerns about the long nomination process for their...
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GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum said on Wednesday that President Barack Obama has nobody to blame but himself for the energy problems the United States is facing.
HEADLINE: Santorum goes after Obama on energy
CAPTION: GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum said on Wednesday that President Barack Obama has nobody to blame but himself for the energy problems the United States is facing. (Feb....
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President Barack Obama's $3.5 trillion-plus budget plan will likely be ignored by resurgent Republicans intent on cutting tens of billions of dollars from the president's old budget
HEADLINE:Obama takes scalpel to budget, avoiding pain
CAPTION: President Barack Obama's $3.5 trillion-plus budget plan will likely be ignored by resurgent Republicans intent on cutting tens of billions of dollars from the president's...
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NEWS FEATURE US expats in Rome and Madrid talk about Super Tuesday
Rome, Italy
1. Wide pan of American students walking along street in Trastevere neighbourhood of Rome
2. US students at bar near the John Cabot University
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Kristen Mapes, Student from Kansas City:
"Barack Obama....
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SYND 3 10 74 FINANCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW PARTY
The Greek finance minister announces the formation of a new political party.
SOUNDBITE: Greek
1. vs of the group of men making the announcement and the press listening
Film: Pos - Sound: MAG TRK - Colour - NYFilm: No - LN Number:...
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Following two days of Iraq testimony from Gen. David Petreaus, presidential candidates in both parties are refining their stance on the war. AP Online Political Editor Ron Fournier analyzes where the candidates stand.
HEADLINE: AP First Person: Politics of Petraeus hearing
CAPTION: Following two days of Iraq testimony from Gen. David Petreaus, presidential candidates in both parties are refining their stance on the war. AP Online Political Editor Ron...
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WRAP Bailout vote, reax from Bush, Pelosi, Republicans, analyst
Washington, DC
1. Wide of House of Representatives
2. Close of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher commencing vote UPSOUND: (English) Ellen Tauscher, Presiding Member of Congress: "This is a 15 minute vote."
3. Wide of voting
4. Mid of end of...
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Protests during hearing into suspension of judge; ADDS Lahore
Islamabad
1. Wide of protesters outside Supreme Court campaigning for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry
2. Protesters marching with political party flags
3. Protesters chanting slogans against...
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Consultations begin on new government, right-wing party calls for elections
1. Exterior of Palazzo Giustiniani, Italian Senate office
2. Close up Italian and European flags
3. Mid of Italian police
4. Tilt down from flags to entrance of Palazzo Giustiniani
5. Wide of Francesco Storace, Daniela Santanche' and...
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Prime Minister declares success for Social Democratic Party
1. Wide of room where results from polling were broadcast
2. Close-up of supporters waiting for the election results
3. Various of jubilant supporters embracing and cheering
4. Wide of results room
5. Various of party supporters...
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WRAP Barack and Clinton speak ahead of final results, analysts
Columbus, Ohio
1. Wide shot of confetti falling on stage
2. Mid shot Hillary Rodham Clinton on stage
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic presidential hopeful:
"For everyone here in Ohio and across America who has...
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PM Aso at debate with other party leaders, comments on economy, elex
1. Wide of Japanese leaders arriving at debate and sitting down
2. Mid of media
3. Wide of six leaders at debate
4. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Taro Aso, Japanese Prime Minister:
"Since I was appointed to be Prime Minister, I have been putting...
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USA: WASHINGTON: REACTION TO CLINTON IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY VOTE
English/Nat
President Clinton's spokesman says Americans have "a right to be disappointed" about a House panel's vote to launch an impeachment inquiry.
Democrats are soon to meet amid indications that some party members will join...
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Voters cast their ballots with speculation of new left-leaning government
Voters went to the polls on Friday in the Czech Republic for early elections that are speculated to bring in a new left-leaning government.
The Social Democrats are predicted by pollsters to become the strongest party after the two-day...