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INDONESIA: COUNTRY'S FINANCIAL PROBLEMS ARE CAUSING HEALTH CRISIS
English/Nat
An expert at the University of Indonesia says the country's financial problems are now causing a health crisis.
Prices of imported medical supplies have skyrocketed and some hospitals are running out of drugs.
The shortages...
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USA: GREENSPAN CAUTIONS FUTURE CRISIS
English/Nat
Words of caution from U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
Greenspan said that now is the time to shore up the world's financial system before the next crisis hits.
Greenspan made his remarks before the Council on...
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Citigroup announced Monday that it will pay roughly $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into risky subprime mortgages, the type that helped bring on the financial crisis. (July 14)
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Citigroup announced Monday that it will pay roughly $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into risky subprime mortgages, the type that helped bring on the financial crisis.
The bank,...
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UK market dips 2.3 percent as world markets tumble, Germany, France
AP Television
London, 17 March 2008 -
1. Wide shot skyscrapers in London's financial district
2. Wide of dealers on BGC trading floor
3. Various of dealers shouting
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) David Buik, BGC Partners:
"This has been the...
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USA: WASHINGTON: THAI PRIME MINISTER LEEKPAI VISIT
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Thailand has hammered out an economic agenda to improve the country's financial woes, following a day of meetings with the U-S President and international bankers.
The heads of the International Monetary Fund and the World...
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As world leaders convene in France for the annual G20 summit, plans to end Europe's financial crisis have been riding the tumultulous waves of Greek politics.
HEADLINE: G20 Eurodrama: Greece drops rescue vote
CAPTION: As world leaders convene in France for the annual G20 summit, plans to end Europe's financial crisis have been riding the tumultulous waves of Greek politics. (Nov. 3) ...
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Apple is updating its line of laptop computers with a nod to the economic turmoil that might push consumers to be more frugal this holiday shopping season. The company avoided a major price cut but did lower the cost of the MacBook from $1099 to $999.
HEADLINE: Apple cuts price of entry laptop by $100
CAPTION: Apple is updating its line of laptop computers with a nod to the economic turmoil that might push consumers to be more frugal this holiday shopping season. The company avoided...
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Rescue plan challenged by lawmakers, watchdog
1. Wide of House Financial Services Committee hearing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) US Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat, California):
"The world is watching. Many communities are disadvantaged, we're losing the value of homes in...
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Head of central bank explains "complementary" foreign exchange system
1. Wide of news conference by President of Venezuela's Central Bank, Nelson Jose Merentes, and Venezuelan Minister for Petroleum, Rafael Ramirez
2. Mid of camera filming news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Rafael Ramirez, Venezuelan...
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Chinese stocks continue their roller-coaster ride
1. Wide of exterior of stock trading centre
2. Wide of interior of stock trading centre
3. Close-up of bulletin board indicating Shanghai Composite Index
4. Pan from stock buyers looking at board, to board
5. SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin)...
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Spain's civil servants could be on the chopping block, as the country's cabinet is dealing with the huge budget deficit. The cabinet is expected to approve the first in a series of spending freezes and cuts.
HEADLINE: Spain Financial Crisis
CAPTION: Spain's civil servants could be on the chopping block, as the country's cabinet is dealing with the huge budget deficit. The cabinet is expected to approve the first in a series of spending...
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Another bad signal from the job market and concern over a possible downgrade of British government debt sent stocks sharply lower Thursday.
May 21: Stocks pounded by worries over jobs, UK debt
Another bad signal from the job market and concern over a possible downgrade of British government debt sent stocks sharply lower Thursday. (May 21)
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Another bad...
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Stocks plunge as lending worries mount
HEADLINE:Stocks plunge as lending worries mount
CAPTION: On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average posted one of its worst losses of the year on Thursday, tumbling more than 310 points as investors succumbed to months of worry...
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President Bush, trying to ease turmoil in financial markets, said Monday that his administration is 'on top of the situation' in dealing with the slumping economy
HEADLINE: Bush: Economy is in 'challenging times'
CAPTION: President Bush, trying to ease turmoil in financial markets, said Monday that his administration is 'on top of the situation' in dealing with the slumping economy. (March...
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Treasury Secretary comment on China-US trade deficit
1. United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sitting down
2. Mid of Senate Banking Committee
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Henry Paulson, US Treasury Secretary:
"China's currency policy is a key factor in our economic relationship. China...
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Reax in Beijing to opening up of B-shares trading
1. Wide shot interior of Beijing Hua Xia Stock Market
2. Medium shot Beijing stock buyers watching the stock list board screen
3. Close up screen
4. Medium pan people watching computer screen
5. Close of computer screen with B shares...
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Despite fears it would take decades, capitalism takes hold in frm East Germany
Nauen - 23 October, 2009
1. Wide of Naquin street scene
2. Mid of worker fitting cobble stones
3. Close up of hand with a hammer
4. Wide of building of old theatre
5. Close of inscription on the theatre reading: (German) 'Theatre of...
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UK - ASEM summit
Thailand on Friday (03/04) warned other developing countries not to close their markets because of the financial crisis in Asia, saying liberalization remained the key to long-term growth.
SOT (in English) with Thai Prime Minister, Chuan...
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Traditional glass production hit by economic crisis
AP Television
Smaland - 16 November 2012
1. Close of molten glass in oven, glass master Johan Nilsson pulling out half finished vase, moving to workstation
2. Nilsson working on vase
3. Close of craftsman adding foot to wineglass
4....
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Dazzling Czech made glass selling around the world
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4029124LEAD IN:Glass making has been a traditional industry for the Czechs for centuries and a source of pride. But a startup in Prague is breaking the mould - combining ancient techniques with new...
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Dazzling Czech made glass selling around the world
LEAD-IN:Glass making has been a traditional industry for the Czechs for centuries and a source of pride. But a startup in Prague is breaking the mould - combining ancient techniques with new technology and inspiration from beyond the...
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The Standard and Poor's 500 index is four digits again. The widely used stock market measure broke above 1,000 on Monday for the first time in nine months. (Aug. 3)
HEADLINE:Aug. 3: Manufacturing report lifts stocks
CAPTION: The Standard and Poor's 500 index is four digits again. The widely used stock market measure broke above 1,000 on Monday for the first time in nine months. (Aug. 3)
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Stocks fell moderately Wednesday after the government sold $19 billion in 10-year Treasury notes in a relatively weak auction. There were plenty of bidders, but the government had to lure them with a higher yield than the market anticipated. (June 10)
HEADLINE: June 10: Stocks fall on interest rate fears
CAPTION: Stocks fell moderately Wednesday after the government sold $19 billion in 10-year Treasury notes in a relatively weak auction. There were plenty of bidders, but the...
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Smartphone controlled tanks popular at toy fair
AP Television
Hong Kong, 7 January 2013
1. Various of toy tank moving, controlled by smartphone
2. Close of smartphone controlling toy tanks
3. Wide of men with playing toy tanks
4. Various of people at toy fair
5. Wide of CEO of...