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20 tonnes of drugs destroyed in Afghanistan

STORY: 20 tonnes of drugs destroyed in Afghanistan SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Afghan security force members in preparation for burning illicit drugs and the objects used in manufacturing drugs, in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MUFTI AHMADULLAH AHMADI, Head of counter-narcotics police 3. various of the ceremony of setting on fire illicit drugs and the objects used in manufacturing drugs STORYLINE: The Afghan caretaker government held a ceremony on Tuesday to set on fire a huge quantity of illicit drugs and the objects used in manufacturing drugs on the outskirts of the capital city of Kabul. More than 20 tonnes of illicit drugs including 635 kg of heroin were set on fire publicly. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MUFTI AHMADULLAH AHMADI, Head of counter-narcotics police "The counter-narcotics police have conducted more than 22,000 operations and arrested more than 9,000 individuals on the charge of involvement in drug

Egyptian traditional embroidery art of Talli hits runway

STORY: Egyptian traditional embroidery art of Talli hits runway SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fashion show 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): EMAN AFIFI, Director of fashion show 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A fashion show featuring the intangible cultural heritage of Talli, traditional embroidery skills preserved in Egypt, was held Sunday in Cairo. Exquisite pieces illuminated the runway as the heritage of Talli craftsmanship intertwined with contemporary design throughout the show. This was a new move by the National Council for Women to revive the traditional embroidery art in Egypt and further promote it to the global market. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): EMAN AFIFI, Director of fashion show "I am the director of this fashion show today, and I am very happy that I am presenting something that is of Egyptian heritage. How can we return to our origins, customs, heritage, good things, our morals, and all the th

8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt

STORY: 8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: ASWAN, Egypt CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HASSAN ABU-ELA, AIWFF director 3. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HALA KHALIL, Egyptian film director STORYLINE: The eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opens Saturday night in Egypt's city of Aswan, located by the Nile River. The annual red-carpet ceremony, attended by dozens of Egyptian and foreign artists, filmmakers and critics, uses filmmaking to shed light on women's causes and rights in Egypt and the Middle East region. This year's festival runs until Thursday. Seventy-six feature and short films from 35 countries will compete in various competition sections.

Namibia's Damara women showcase traditional embroidery at culture market

STORY: Namibia's Damara women showcase traditional embroidery at culture market SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event at the Stiriken Rokhoedi Culture Market in Windhoek STORYLINE: With smiles on their faces and adorned in traditional attire, Damara women danced on Saturday at the Stiriken Rokhoedi Culture Market in Windhoek, Namibia. The event, showcasing "Stiriken Rokhoedi" or embroidered dresses in the Damara language, aimed to promote the traditional practice of hand embroidery -- a key tradition for the Damara people, one of Namibia's oldest inhabitants. It featured fashion displays, traditional music and food, with women showcasing themed clothing in dance performances. The event also included a panel discussion on the history of embroidery, during which participants discussed the significance of preserving cultural practices while incorporating emerging trends. Xinhua News Agency corresponden

At least 15 dead in boat sinking in Central African Republic

STORY: At least 15 dead in boat sinking in Central African Republic SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Bangui CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the boat sinking accident on the Mpoko River in Bangui (Courtesy of Kongopro Amos) STORYLINE: At least 15 people died on Friday when a boat sank on the Mpoko River in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), witnesses told Xinhua. More than 300 people boarded a boat bound for the village of Mokelo, in the commune of Bimbo, Ombella-Mpoko prefecture, for the burial of the remains of a group leader, when it sank, several witnesses at the scene told Xinhua. The provisional toll is at least fifteen dead and many wounded, including children and women, and several victims remain unaccounted for. The naval and gendarmerie forces are continuing the search in hope of recovering more bodies. According to eyewitness accounts, the boat sank because it was overcrowded. Several lifeless bodie

Australia reveals opening ceremony uniforms for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

STORY: Australia reveals opening ceremony uniforms for Paris 2024 Olympic Games SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian Olympians displaying their uniforms STORYLINE: Australia's opening ceremony uniforms were officially unveiled at Sydney's Clovelly Bay on Wednesday, with 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games kicks off. Adorned with Australia's iconic green and gold, the designs were showcased by nine athletes, from reigning Olympic champions to those striving to make their first Games in Paris. The models included men's water polo co-captain Blake Edwards, artistic gymnast Georgia Godwin, Tokyo Olympic beach volleyball silver medalist Mariafe Artacho del Solar, Matildas midfielder Michelle Heyman, Tokyo Olympic K-2 1000m sprint canoeing champion Thomas Green, rugby sevens captain Nick Malouf, 100m Australian record holder Torrie Lewis, Australia's inaugural Olympic breaker Jeff D

13th Baghdad International Flower Festival kicks off in Iraq

STORY: 13th Baghdad International Flower Festival kicks off in Iraq SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors attending the 13th Baghdad International Flower Festival in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ALAA ABDEL SATTAR, Visitor STORYLINE: With a slogan of "Baghdad, flowers and reconstruction," the 13th Baghdad International Flower Festival kicked off on Friday in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, attracting visitors from home and abroad. Iraqi officials and representatives of diplomatic delegations in Baghdad attended the opening ceremony, during which the Iraqi national anthem was played and folk music was performed by local musicians. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ALAA ABDEL SATTAR, Visitor "This year, we notice a great momentum in attendance, especially families who have suffered from wars. This festival is considered an outlet for them. And we notice the presence of women more than men as women have a higher interest

71 killed, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan

STORY: 71 killed, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood STORYLINE: Heavy rains and lightning caused havoc in different areas of Pakistan causing 71 deaths and injuries to 67 others since Saturday, an official told Xinhua Wednesday. An official from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was the worst-hit region where 32 people lost their lives in different incidents, including roof collapse and lightning incidents. According to the official, 15 children and five women were among the deceased in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where 41 others were also injured and 1,370 houses were damaged. The official said that 23 people lost their lives and seven were wounded in eastern Punjab province, eight were killed and eight others injured in southwest Balochistan province. At least eight people were killed and

30 killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan

STORY: 30 killed in rain-related incidents in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of areas affected by rain STORYLINE: At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents in the last 48 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday. The country's eastern Punjab province was the worst-hit region where 17 people lost their lives and six others were injured in lightning strike incidents as heavy rainfall lashed various districts of the province over the past 48 hours, NDMA official Muhammad Umar told Xinhua. In southwest Balochistan province, eight people were killed due to lightning and heavy rains. At least five people were killed and more than 10 others injured in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said the official, adding that women and children are among the victims. The torrential rains also damaged several houses in

Belarus' first female astronaut awarded title of "Hero of Belarus"

STORY: Belarus' first female astronaut awarded title of "Hero of Belarus" SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Minsk CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Belarusian President Lukashenko on Thursday awarded female astronaut Marina Vasilyevskaya the title of "Hero of Belarus," BelTA news agency reported. Vasilyevskaya, as the first Belarusian astronaut since the country's independence, flew to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 23 aboard the Russian "Soyuz MS-25" spacecraft and returned successfully on April 6. The flight of Vasilevskaya to the ISS heralded a new milestone in Belarus' participation in space programs, Lukashenko said at the ceremony. The title of "Hero of Belarus" is the highest honor in Belarus, which is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to the country and society, and meritorious services in the name of national freedom, independence and prosperity, according to the

North Korea's Kye wins 52-kg judo title

Olympic champion Kye Sun Hui of North Korea defeats Kim Hye Sook of South Korea to claim her first Asian Games title in the women's 52-kg category in Bangkok on Dec 8. ==Kyodo

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