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Iraq, Türkiye sign over 20 deals to boost ties

STORY: Iraq, Türkiye sign over 20 deals to boost ties SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Baghdad and his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani 2. various of Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan STORYLINE: Iraq and Türkiye on Monday struck more than 20 deals in various fields during a rare visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq. The deals were signed between Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani after their meeting in Baghdad, the prime minister's office said in a statement. During the talk, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in security, rail and road construction, irrigation infrastructure and water management and witnessed the signing of more than 20 Memorandums of Understanding. In the area of security cooperation, al-Sudani

Art on the lips at hippiest cultural district in Hong Kong

STORY: Art on the lips at hippiest cultural district in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a coffee shop and a restaurant at M+ Museum in China's Hong Kong STORYLINE: Amazed by a Japanese avant-garde artist's rainbow-striped drape cascading from the ceiling of M+ Museum of visual culture in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District? If you also stop by for a latte from the museum coffee shop, you will find the design on top of your drink. Vincent Wu is the man behind the latte art. He is seeking to bring Hong Kong's vibrant art and culture scene to tables worldwide. Wu's company owns a coffee shop and a top-floor restaurant at M+ Museum, as well as a Chinese restaurant at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. While under construction in 2019, the West Kowloon Cultural District invited Wu to bid for the coffee shop. Wu's company won after three rounds of bidding. "We are able to update our menu to

Furniture industries from China, Italy seek to build new bridge of cooperation

STORY: Furniture industries from China, Italy seek to build new bridge of cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 19/April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: GANZHOU, China/MILAN, Italy CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of furniture making plant in Nankang, China 2. various of furniture exhibition in Milan, Italy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese)：Deng Wangqiang, Chairman of Jiangxi Iyoung Furniture Company 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English)：GIULIANO NOCI, Vice Rector for China of Politecnico of Milano 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Italian)：MARIO BOSELLI, Chairman of the Italy China Council Foundation STORYLINE: In the vibrant intelligent material preparation center of Nankang District, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province in east China, industrial robots autonomously choose timber colors, and intelligent AGV cars handle material transportation. Meanwhile, Milan, the renowned fashion capital of Italy, plays host to the Nankang furniture exhibition during the ongoing Milan Design Week. Here, visitors can marvel at the

Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition opens in Baghdad

STORY: Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition opens in Baghdad SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition in Baghdad STORYLINE: The 12th International Security and Defense Exhibition in Iraq commenced on Saturday in the capital city of Baghdad, with the participation of 112 weapons production companies from 19 countries. The four-day event drew together advanced equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, cannons, armored vehicles, radars, rocket launchers, machine guns, and ground support equipment. Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi said in a speech at the opening ceremony that "Iraq seeks to enhance the defense capabilities of its armed forces by learning about the latest global technologies and exchanging experiences in the military-technical fields." Mohsen al-Mandalawi, Iraq's acting parliament speaker, said in his speech that "there is a need to localize military indu

Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of livestock exhibition STORYLINE: The largest exhibition of Bangladesh's livestock industry kicked off here on Thursday to highlight investment opportunities and advanced technology in the dairy, poultry and other livestock sectors of the South Asian country. Organized by the Bangladesh Dairy Farmers' Association (BDFA) and the Bangladesh Poultry Industry Central Council (BPICC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Directorate of Youth Development of the Bangladeshi government, the two-day exhibition was attended by a large number of dairy farms, clients, and visitors. The exhibition was opened at the Old Trade Fair Ground at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). Some 3,000 farmers of poultry and dairy sector across the country joi

China Visa Application Center opens in Yaounde

STORY: China Visa Application Center opens in Yaounde SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the China Visa Application Center in Yaounde 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHEN YA'OU, Minister counselor, Chinese embassy in Cameroon 3. various of the opening ceremony of the China Visa Application Center in Yaounde 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FRANCOIS NYECK, Client 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CYPORA PELAGIE NGUBOUT EKON, Staff, Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon 6. various of the China Visa Application Center in Yaounde STORYLINE: The China Visa Application Center was inaugurated in Yaounde, Cameroon on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHEN YA'OU, Minister counselor, Chinese embassy in Cameroon "The relevant Chinese authorities, together with the Chinese Embassy in Cameroon, have decided to launch a visa center in Yaounde, following an in-depth feasibility study." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FRANCOIS NYE

China's Honor unveils new mobile phone in Türkiye

STORY: China's Honor unveils new mobile phone in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Honor Magic6 Pro 2. various of Liu Jun, president of Honor Eurasia Multi-Country Region 3. various of Turkish consumers STORYLINE: Chinese smart device manufacturer Honor on Thursday unveiled its latest mobile phone to Turkish consumers during a launch event held in Istanbul, the financial and cultural hub of Türkiye. With its good performance, camera features, and a sleek design, the Honor Magic6 Pro is slated to hit store shelves on April 30. Online orders are already available on Türkiye's e-shopping platforms. Liu Jun, president of Honor Eurasia Multi-Country Region, said at the event that he firmly believed that the model, priced at 59,999 Turkish liras (1,845 U.S. dollars), will provide consumers with fine innovation and premium experience. He also expressed confidence that the model would "make a very

Regional high-level meeting on monkeypox opens in DR Congo

STORY: Regional high-level meeting on monkeypox opens in DR Congo SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the regional high-level meeting on monkeypox in Kinshasa 2. SOUNDBITE (French): ROGER KAMBA, DRC minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention STORYLINE: A high-level emergency regional meeting on monkeypox in Africa opened Thursday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This meeting, which will be held from Thursday to Saturday, gathered 12 health ministers of the African region, aiming to develop common strategies to prevent and intervene effectively in the face of monkeypox in Africa. "We must prevent the DRC from becoming the source of cross-border transmission, and our partnership must prioritize the health of those affected," said Jean Kaseya, the director general of the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). "Over the years, monkeyp

Chinese-aided housing project under construction in Kabul

STORY: Chinese-aided housing project under construction in Kabul SHOOTING TIME: April 7/8, 2024 DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-aided Neela Bagh Housing Project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MAWLAWI ABUL SALAM HANAFI, Afghan interim government's Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Administrative Affairs 3. various of the China-aided Neela Bagh Housing Project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI PEILONG, General manger of MCC 19's Afghanistan branch STORYLINE: The China-aided Neela Bagh Housing Project officially started construction on Sunday in Afghansitan's capital of Kabul. Under the project worth 71 million U.S. dollars, China 19th Metallurgical Group Corporation Limited (MCC 19) is schedule d to construct 1,400 apartments in 56 blocks in three years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MAWLAWI ABUL SALAM HANAFI, Afghan interim government's Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Administrative Affairs "It will provide direct and indirect employment for almost 5,00

Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek

STORY: Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson 3. various of the traditional games STORYLINE: Locals are reviving traditional games in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The games, including Blikkies volmaak and Amagoes, were the key highlights of an event hosted Saturday by the Windhoek Municipality. Both games involve throwing a ball towards the contesting team in the center on the sandy ground, who loses once the ball touches them. Children and adults enjoyed the games which focus on teamwork, mathematical teachings, and strategy. The event attracted around 30 teams. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson "They bring people together and also promote an active lifestyle as well as healthy habits. Celebrating our diverse culture, this is also part of our cu

Design of new prime minister's residence unveiled

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