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The spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General says that Antonio Guterres extends his condolences to the staff of the World Central Kitchen following an Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. SOUNDBITE
New York, Mar 8 (EFE), (Camera: Alba Vigaray).- Although jazz was born in New Orleans, New York is considered the Mecca of this appreciated musical genre, one of the most forgotten sectors during the pandemic."This is a temple of music. It is the backbone of New York City. I did everything I could to keep it alive (...). Financially, I am done," says Gianni Valenti, owner of the iconic jazz club Birdland. FOOTAGE OF JAZZ CLUBS BIRDLAND AND SMALLS.SOUNDBITES OF:-GIANNI VALENT, BIRDLAND OWNER-JOE DYSON, MUSICIAN-JACKIE HARRIS
Paris, Feb 13 (EFE), (Camera: Martí Rodríguez).- The restaurant Le Reflet, located in the fashionable Marais district in Paris, is now offering students a complete menu for just one euro. The initiative was launched with the aim of helping those university students who have lost their informal jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. FOOTAGE OF THE PARISIAN RESTAURANT LE REFLET.SOUNDBITES OF:-OLIVIER VELLUTINI, MANAGER OF THE RESTAURANT LE REFLET:"Now it is three weeks since we launched the initiative thanks to different suppliers and donors and the truth is that many people have followed us, creating a true chain of solidarity." "Le Reflet is an extraordinary restaurant where people with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) work". -ADELAIDE, 22-YEAR-OLD STUDENT:"It is difficult. Before I earned extra money as a babysitter. Nowadays, I can't. I have looked for other things, but it is complicated. So this is a great opportunity to eat a balanced menu and eat potatoes every day."
Optimism that new vaccines will bring the pandemic under control and allow economic activity to resume coupled with stimulus in major economies has boosted the growth forecast this year to 5.5 percent, the IMF says in its latest World Economic Outlook. SOUNDBITE
New York City, Dec 5 (EFE/EPA).- Several stores on New York City's famous Fifth Avenue were decorated with Christmas lights for the holiday season amid the pandemic, while Rockefeller only allows limited public access to its famous Christmas Tree, with special entrances, strict health measures and limited time for tree viewing. (Camera: ALBA VICARAY).B-ROLL OF CHIRSTMAS LIGHTS ALONG THE FIFTH AVENUE IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, US.