Bloomberg
Prosus to Cut $134 Billion Tencent Stake to Fund Buyback
Prosus NV is planning to begin selling more of its $134 billion stake in Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. in an "orderly" disposal to finance a buyback program. Tom Mackenzie has the details on Bloomberg Television.
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It was four years ago today that President Bush announced the start of the war in Iraq. AP White House correspondent Mark Smith reports.
HEADLINE: Bush marks Iraq anniversary
CAPTION: Marking the fourth anniversary of the Iraq conflict, President Bush is urging continued patience, insisting the war can still be won. (March 19)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
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Bosnia - Silajdzic May Resign
The Bosnian government has been upset by a surprise resignation
announcement last week from the country's prime minister, the
flamboyant--and popular--Haris Silajdzic. Silajdzic refused to
comment on his resignation threat, describing...
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A new high-class club opens in Shanghai
Shanghai, China - Oct 11, 2008
1. Close up crystals, pull out to show disco ball
2. Close up of sharks in tank
3. Close up of champagne being poured into glass
4. Medium shot pan of people
Shanghai - August 14, 2008
5. Wide shot of...
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Afghan leader Hamid Karzai leaves for US
1. Various of Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai greeting officers
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's interim leader:
"(Question: "What are you going to talk about with President Bush?) "Well I'll thank him for all the...
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State Dept reax on Russian political tension
1. Wide of news conference
2. Media
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) State Department spokesman Richard Boucher:
"The first point to note is that the freezing of assets today has raised serious questions about the rule of law in Russia. We've...
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Hundreds join rally against planned healthcare reforms
Bucharest, Romania - 13 January 2012
1. Wide of protesters chanting: (Romanian) "Down with Basescu" (referring to Romanian President Traian Basescu)
2. Mid of protesters chanting: (Romanian) "We won't leave."
3. Wide of protesters...
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Boucher says US will request Jenkins be handed over
1. US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher walking into briefing
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Richard Boucher, US State Department spokesman:
"Our views of Mr. Sergeant Jenkins, Mr. Jenkins is a deserter from the US Army....
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Actor has new wax work unveiled
London's Madame Tussauds welcomed a new resident on Monday (24 FEB. 2014), British actor Christian Bale.
The Oscar-nominated star was chosen to join the attraction after the public voted on who they would most like to see immortalised in...
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MSF comment on ebola-like virus in Angola
1. Exterior shot of MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders) building
2. MSF logo
3. Dr. Brigitte Vasset exits building, walks toward camera
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr Brigitte Vasset, Doctors Without Borders, Hemorrhagic...
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Legendary folk rock duo set to tour again
1. Media
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Announcer:
"Simon and Garfunkel and the music they created together have long been an essential part of the American cultural landscape. Their music, their voices, their sound, - all timeless. Their rich...
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Referendum on free lunches for students is a test on welfare state
1. Students lined-up to have lunch in a cafeteria of an elementary school in Seoul
2. Close up of girl eating
3. Wide of students having lunch
4. SOUNDBITE: (Korean) Kim Young-ju, 13, a 6th grader in Seoul Eunjin Elementary School:
"I...
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Latest business and domestic gadgets on show
AP Television
Hong Kong - 16 April 2012
1. Mid of television monitors showing brightly coloured pictures
2. Close up of smartphones
3. Man using smartphone
4. Various of domestic appliances
5. Wide of people at fair
6. Various of fair...
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PHILIPPINES: BLACK NAZARENE (V)
Natural Sound
VOICED BY: Susan Poizner
Thousands of barefoot devotees joined a riotous annual procession carrying the 400-year-old black statue of Jesus Christ through congested downtown Manila.
This is part of the yearly "Festival of...
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Change in weather helps firefighters tackling wildfires
Carbon Canyon
1. Various of firefighters cutting down charred trees
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Darren Janata, Firefighter:
"Today we're out here, we're for mopping up, coming out looking for any hot spots. Anything still burning or...
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Powell lunch with Arab foreign ministers
1. Marwan Muasher, Jordanian Foreign Minister, walks into US State Department
2. Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher walking into State Department
3. US Secretary of State Colin Powell, Maher, Muasher and Saudi Foreign Minister Saud...
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BOSNIA: SACIRBEY REACTION
Eng/Nat
Before the United Nations announced that tonight's NATO air strike over Bihac had been called off, the Bosnian Ambassador to the UN gave this reaction to the new that NATO planes were again in the air:
"I know there are planes...
Bloomberg
Facebook’s Encryption Stance and Will.i.am’s New Tech
February 23 -- Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde outlines why Facebook sympathises with Apple when it comes to encryption. Hyde reports from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where also interviewed was Facebook Head of Infrastructure...
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Tropical Storm Fay has dumped more than 2 feet of rain in parts of Florida. Now, residents are dealing with high water and alligators seeking dry land
HEADLINE: Floridians fighting Fay's high waters and alligators
CAPTION: Tropical Storm Fay has dumped more than 2 feet of rain in parts of Florida. Now, residents are dealing with high water and alligators seeking dry land. (August 21)
...
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Apple has unveiled a minuscule new iPod Shuffle that takes its "smaller is better" mantra to a whole new level.
HEADLINE:Apple's newest iPod speaks volumes
CAPTION: Apple has unveiled a minuscule new iPod Shuffle that takes its "smaller is better" mantra to a whole new level. (March 16)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
Apple's newest iPod is taking...
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Japanese tradition coupled with minimalist clothing portrayed by Dressedundressed on the catwalk for Japan fashion week
Dressedundressed, now in its fifth season, took to the runway at the Tokyo Fashion Week with minimalist clothing and accessories to portray "Wa" taste, or the Japanese tradition.
For the Fall/Winter collection, the young designer duo...
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UN Head of Human Rights in Ivory Coast news conference
1. Wide exterior of United Nations Operation in Ivory Coast headquarters
2. Security outside building
3. Plaque reading (French/English) United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire headquarters
4. Wide of news conference by Simon Munzu,...
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Crew of Dutch abortion ship comments on controversy
1. Various wide shots of ship
2. Various of protest boat
3. Security guard
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Peter McCormack, anti-abortion protester
"Any sort of a doctor that would work on a boat like that must have a very low opinion of...
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From Princess Leia's bikini to Queen Amidala's wedding dress, the creators of a new traveling Star Wars exhibit are hoping to gather geeks, fashionistas and movie fans together to see the costumes that helped bring iconic characters to life. (Feb. 2)
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(VOICE POP: Light saber sound)
SOUNDBITE (English) Anthony Daniels, actor:
"The way it's done here, you don't need to touch. Your eyes touch. There's nothing between you and these...