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ISRAEL: KNESSET TAKES VOTE ON WHETHER TO DISSOLVE ITSELF (2)
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Israel's parliament has taken the first step towards approving a bill to dissolving the Knesset - a move that would be tantamount to toppling the government.
Wednesday's parliamentary vote in favour of the bill is...
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USA: SENATE VOTE ON CLINTON'S LATE TERM ABORTIONS VETO
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Congressional Republicans are shining an election-year spotlight on President Clinton's veto of a ban on certain late-term abortions.
But to no avail: the Senate has failed to override President Clinton's veto of the ban on...
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USA: SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TOBACCO BILL PRESS CONFERENCE
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Just one day before the U-S Senate Commerce Committee begins legislative work on a tobacco settlement compromise, tobacco industry representatives say they may walk out on the deal.
The bill would increase cigarettes by more...
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WRAP Obama statement on negotiations over US debt ceiling
1. US President Barack Obama walking into diplomatic reception room
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"What''s clear now is that any solution to avoid default must be bipartisan, must have the support of both parties...
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USA: WASHINGTON: CLINTON JOINS DEBATE ON PATIENTS RIGHTS
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President Clinton joined the debate on a Patients' Bill of Rights on Tuesday as the U-S Senate geared up for a vote on the prospective legislation.
Before leaving on a day trip to Florida, President Clinton urged lawmakers to...
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Immigration opponents begin building border fence
1. Wide shot of fence being built
2. Close-up of US flag
3. Fence with US flags on top
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jim Campbell, donated $100,000 US dollars to build fence:
"Went on down and got a 100-thousand dollars home equity loan on my...
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WRAP Jackpot at US$330 million for tonight's draw, punters buying tickets
New York, NY
1. Customer walking out of convenience store selling Mega Millions lottery tickets
2. Close-up of sign on shop door reading (English) "Mega 330 Million"
3. Man buying lottery tickets at shop counter
4. Close-up of man...
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Headlines, reax to upcoming referendum on repaying bank losses
1. Pan of newspapers, all headlines about Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson vetoing legislation to repay British and Dutch governments for loans
2. Newspaper headline reading (Icelandic) "Uncertainty and unrest after the...
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USA: NAZI-ERA SLAVE LABOUR CAMP SURVIVORS LATEST
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U-S lawmakers are presenting a bill to Congress which would ensure that Nazi-era slave labour camp survivors would receive compensation for their forced work during World War Two.
On a visit to Washington, German Foreign...
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Teachers clash with police as authorities vote on a new education bill
Clashes broke out in Rio de Janeiro's busy downtown business district on Tuesday as police skirmished with striking schoolteachers.
Teachers pressing for better pay had gathered in front of City Hall, where a vote on Mayor Eduardo Paes'...
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Rice to testify publicly to 9/11 commission
Washington, DC - March 29, 2004
1. Wide shot of White House, after NATO ceremony
2. US National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, speaking to Congressmen
3. US Secretary of Defence Rumsfeld, greeting former National Security Advisor...
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French parliament approves measure against anorexic models
SHOTLIST(including transcript):-AP Television+FILE++ 1. Exterior GVs of French National Assembly AP EntertainmentParis, France, 3rd April 2015 2. Wide shot of French MP Olivier Veran walking inside National Assembly3. Mid of French MP...
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California lawmakers passed a bill last year requiring all students entering the seventh through 12th grades to get vaccinated against Whooping cough by the start of the school year. But some school districts have been defying state law and allowing unvaccinated students on campus.
HEADLINE: Tougher laws for unvaccinated Calif. students
CAPTION: Calif. lawmakers passed a bill last year requiring all students entering the seventh through 12th grades to get vaccinated against Whooping cough. But some school districts...
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VOICED: Congolese women trapped in hospital
VOICED: Congolese women trapped in hospital
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In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie is hoping his 20 point lead in the polls holds up. Across the Hudson, Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota voted with their families. De Blasio is the heavy favorite, but Lhota remains optimistic. (Nov. 5)
The casting of ballots Tuesday signals the beginning of New York City's farewell to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has helped shape the nation's biggest city for 12 years, largely setting aside partisan politics as he led with data-driven...
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Political reaction as Senate votes to legalise same-sex marriage
1. Wide of Senate building and compound
2. Mid of dome of Senate building
3. Wide interior of Senate hall
4. Mid of journalist watching the debate on television screen
5. Close of screen transmitting the debates, showing the senators...
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The House derailed a high-profile trade bill on Friday in a humiliating defeat for President Barack Obama inflicted by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and dozens of union-backed lawmakers from his own party. (June 12)
The House derailed a high-profile trade bill on Friday in a humiliating defeat for President Barack Obama inflicted by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and dozens of union-backed lawmakers from his own party.The 302-126 vote left the...
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Senators Push to Cancel Recess
As Congress begins a three-week sprint toward its traditional five-week August recess some GOP Senators are suggesting the break should be shortened or cancelled if they can't get health care done first."So, I don't see any reason why we...
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Pelosi confident of caucus' support in US
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she's confident she has the support in her caucus despite finger-pointing and frustration after Democrats lost a Georgia special election.Democrats invested millions in the costliest House race,...
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Pelosi Confident of Her Caucus' Support
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she's confident she has the support in her caucus despite finger-pointing and frustration after Democrats lost a Georgia special election.Democrats invested millions in the costliest House race,...
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Trump Welcomes Cubs, Teases Health Care Surprise
President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House.Trump met with manager Joe Maddon and some Cubs on Wednesday, and he calls the Cubs a "great team."They...
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Democrats blast passed healthcar bill
As House Republicans celebrated the passage of their health care bill with President Donald Trump, Democrats said the GOP measure would toss millions off coverage while giving tax cuts to the wealthy. The GOP won passage only after...
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Trump Talks Health Care Bill with GOP Leaders
US President Donald Trump met with congressional GOP leaders on Tuesday as Senate Republicans say they're nearing consensus on health care legislation while they head towards a make-or-break vote by the Fourth of July. They narrowed down...