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CHINA: SWEEPING REFORMS ANNOUNCED FOR CENTRAL BANK
Mandarin/Eng/Nat
China has announced it is to restructure its central bank - in response to continuing economic uncertainty in Asia.
The sweeping reforms mean provincial level bank branches will close and their management shifted to more...
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Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who almost immediately signed it.
HEADLINE: Congress OKs financial rescue, Bush signs it
CAPTION: Congress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who almost immediately signed...
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Sweltering temperatures in Latin America on Wednesday are posing problems for animals across the region.
Sweltering temperatures in Latin America on Wednesday are posing problems for animals across the region.
Brazil is sizzling, and with the heat index sometimes soaring above 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), keepers at a Rio de...
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WRAP White House briefing on Zimbabwe; intvw with Zimbabwe's UN ambassador
1. Dana Perino walks up to Podium
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dana Perino, White House Spokeswoman:
"Well let's see how the meeting goes. We don't believe that the Mugabe regime is a legitimate government. We think that because they ran a...
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President George W. Bush on Wednesday nominated Edward Schafer to lead the Agriculture Department. Schafer hopes to replace Mike Johanns, who resigned as U.S. agriculture secretary last month to launch a bid for the Nebraska Senate seat.
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HEADLINE: Bush taps former ND Governor to head Agriculture
CAPTION: President George W. Bush on Wednesday nominated Edward Schafer to lead the Agriculture Department. Schafer hopes to replace Mike Johanns, who...
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BRAZIL: RIO: TOUGH NEW TRAFFIC LAWS CATCH MANY BY SURPRISE
Portuguese/Nat
Tough new traffic laws have taken effect in Brazil catching many by surprise, including top officials and law-makers.
The new measures are aimed at creating a safe driving environment in Brazilian cities.
But many...
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A pivotal Senate committee has approved a sweeping remake of the country's health care system. Jim Tallon, President of the United Hospital Fund, talks about the major issues facing Americans when it comes to the overhaul bill.
HEADLINE: First person: Key issues in health care overhaul
CAPTION: A pivotal Senate committee has approved a sweeping remake of the country's health care system. Jim Tallon, President of the United Hospital Fund, talks about the major...
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Meeting, El Baradei, US envoy and Iranian reax
1. Wide exterior of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
2. Various of IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei entering room and speaking to delegates
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Mohamed ElBaradei, IAEA chief:
"I think we still have a...
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President Bush seeks powers to raise fuel economy standards
1. Wide shot of petrol station visited by US President George W. Bush
2. Pan from people standing by petrol pumps to media
3. Bush walking out of petrol station store, zoom-in to Bush meeting customer
4. Bush walking away from...
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US consumer products safety chief and counterpart sign deal
Beijing, China - October 26, 2009
1. Wide of memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing between U.S. and China Product safety bodies (CPSC) and
General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's...
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WRAP Tokyo, Hong Kong stock markets, analyst, London, Frankfurt, Paris
Tokyo, Japan
1. Tilt down from screen to trading floor at Tokyo Stock Exchange
2. Top shot of traders
3. Wide of trading board
4. Close of share prices on digital strip
5. Wide of stock exchange
Hong Kong
6. Pan of Hang Seng trading...
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Customers queue to have credit cards cancelled after massive data theft
A massive theft of customer data from three major credit card firms in South Korea has sparked widespread public concern, with customers flocking to bank branches on Tuesday to cancel or reissue their cards.
The theft was first revealed...
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Users concerned about the threats to Blackberry services
AP Television
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4 August 2010
1. Close up of BlackBerry
2. Mid shot of customer holding BlackBerry
3. Close up of BlackBerry
AP Television
FILE: no dateline given
4. Various aerial shots of Riyadh
5. Various traffic...
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USA: WASHINGTON: OFFICIALS FROM G-7 MEET TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC ISSUES
English/Nat
The finance ministers of seven of the world's richest countries met Sunday in Washington, D-C to discuss international economic issues.
After a meeting lasting several hours at the Treasury Building the heads of finance of ...
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Libya Congress elects rights lawyer prime minister, news briefing
1. Wide of Omar Humeidan, General National Congress spokesman, at news conference
2. Cutaway of cameraman
3. Various of journalists at news conference
4. SOUNDBITE: (Arabic) Omar Humeidan, General National Congress spokesman:
"With...
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COLOMBIA: BOGOTA: ALCOHOL SALES BANNED BEFORE WORLD CUP GAMES
Spanish/Nat
Colombians wanting to support their national team in their forthcoming World Cup matches will have to do without alcohol.
The mayor of Bogota has banned the consumption and sale of alcohol for 24 hours when the Colombian team...
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Congress passed complex and highly criticized legislation Friday, authorizing $700 billion in government money to shore up the nation's stressed financial industry.
HEADLINE: House passes bailout bill
CAPTION: Congress passed complex and highly criticized legislation Friday, authorizing $700 billion in government money to shore up the nation's stressed financial industry. (Oct. 3)
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Icy treats for zoo animals in Brazil but scorching heat kills fish in Argentina
Sweltering temperatures in Latin America on Wednesday are posing problems for animals across the region.
Brazil is sizzling, and with the heat index sometimes soaring above 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), keepers at a Rio de...
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Anti-smoking laws take effect in parts of Germany
Hanover - 1 August, 2007
1. Various shots of bar with customers inside smoking
2. Close-up of ashtrays
3. More various of customers smoking in bar
4. SOUNDBITE (German) Philip Grosse, smoker:
"I think I'll still come here. I'll simply...
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Group files suit to prevent implementation of new law
13 December, 2004
1. Wide shot National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) press conference
2. Mid shot reporters at press conference
3. SOUNDBITE (English): Judith DeSarno, NFPRHA President:
"We are here to...
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WRAP Arroyo discounts rumours of coup, heightened military alert
1. Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sitting inside sound booth with programme host at radio station DZRH
2. Radio host Jose Taruc, pan to Arroyo speaking during radio programme
3. Newspaper headline (7th June 2005) "GMA...
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Texas Senate passes sweeping new abortion restrictions after protests
1. Wide of Senate floor, gavel being hit
2. Close-up of clock
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) US Senator Judith Zaffrini, Democrat:
"This bill would preclude women receiving critical health care services because licensed abortion facilities...
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Just a few miles after passing a towering Marlboro Man ad, a second billboard off the highway promotes cigarettes with a new American face: Kelly Clarkson.
HEADLINE: American Idol winner sparks smoking debate
CAPTION: A billboard along an Indonesia highway promotes cigarettes with a new American face: Kelly Clarkson. She's inviting fans to buy tickets to her concert. The logo of her...
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Law planned prohibiting internet access for most Cubans
File - 2004:
1. Wide shot El Morro
2. Wide shot Malecon Ave.
17 January, 2004:
3. Capital building
4. Ministry of Communications
5. Ministry of Communications sign reading (Spanish): "We Shall Win"
6. Official communiquĂŠfrom...