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Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election

STORY: Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now here in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The 14th presidential election is set to vote on Friday. We can see that posters are all over on the streets and polling stations are ready for the upcoming event. Citizens are looking forward to voting for their future president of the country." Spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council Hadi Tahan Nazif said on Thursday that nearly 59,000 polling stations have been set up in more than 95 states for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday. Iran's 14th presidential election, initially set for 2025, was rescheduled following former President Ebrahim Raisi's unexpected death in a helicopter crash on

G7 summit opens amid protests

STORY: G7 summit opens amid protests SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: FASANO, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the G7 summit STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent "The three-day 2024 Group of Seven summit kicked off Thursday in Apulia, southern region of Italy with focus on global conflicts and relations with Global South. The crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the relations with the Global South top the agenda of the summit. The application of artificial intelligence, African issues and climate change are also included in key sessions." Italy is holding the G7 rotating presidency this year. In addition to the G7 leaders, heads of state from over ten other countries and international organizations were invited to attend the conference. Protests against the G7 summit are taking place in many places near the venue. On the opening day, in Brindisi, a city 60 k

Hungarian PM calls for peace in demonstration ahead of elections

STORY: Hungarian PM calls for peace in demonstration ahead of elections SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the peace march in Budapest 2. various of Viktor Orban addressing his supporters STORYLINE: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday highlighted the urgency of a ceasefire and the need for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to prevent the armed conflict from spreading. Orban made the remarks when addressing his supporters in a demonstration one week ahead of the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 6-9 and Hungarian local elections for June 9. "If we want to prevent the war from catching up with us, we must nip it in the bud now. This war cannot be won with weapons. There is no solution to this war on the battlefield, only death and destruction," he said. He also underscored the importance of the upcoming elections, which he described as a crucial moment for forming a Eu

Five Nordic states pledge continued support for Ukraine

STORY: Five Nordic states pledge continued support for Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit (credit: Government offices of Sweden) 2. various of street views in Stockholm STORYLINE: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Iceland issued a joint statement on Friday in Stockholm, pledging continued support for Ukraine. The statement came as Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Icelandic Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the third Nordic-Ukrainian Summit held in Stockholm on Friday. The joint statement adopted at the summit emphasized that the Nordic countries would continue to provide civil and military support to Ukraine. During the summit, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland signed bila

U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations

STORY: U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. various of exterior of the White House STORYLINE: The U.S. government on Wednesday pushed back on the decision by Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state, saying that Palestinian statehood should not be realized through "unilateral recognition." SOUNDBITE (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor "The U.S. position on this is clear. President Biden, as I just said, has been on the record supporting a two-state solution. He has been equally emphatic on the record that two-state solution should be brought about through direct negotiations through the parties, not through unilateral recognition. That's a principled position that we have held on a co

Putin re-appoints Mishustin as Prime Minister

STORY: Putin re-appoints Mishustin as Prime Minister SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of footage published by Duma on Friday 2. Kremlin footage of Mishustin in a meeting on May 6, 2024 3. various of Mikhail Mishustin speaking (File) STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree, re-appointing Mikhail Mishustin as the Prime Minister, according to the Kremlin press office. "In accordance with the point 'a' of Article 83 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, appoint Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin as the Chairman of the government of the Russian Federation," said the decree. The decree enters into effect since the day of signing. Earlier on Friday, Russia's State Duma had approved Putin's nomination of Mikhail Mishustin as the Prime Minister. Mishustin was first appointed as Prime Minister in 2020, after serving as the head of the Russian Federal Tax Service from 2010 to 20

White House confirms U.S. soldier detained in Russia

STORY: White House confirms U.S. soldier detained in Russia SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of exterior of the White House 3. aerial of the Pentagon STORYLINE: The White House confirmed on Monday that a U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend. According to reports by U.S. media, a U.S. soldier currently stationed in South Korea was detained in Russia, where he traveled on his own. The detention happened over the weekend and the soldier was accused of stealing. John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, said during a daily press briefing at the White House that the U.S. government was "aware of this case." Kirby referred reporters to the Department of Defense for details, saying he "can't really say much about it right now." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

Putin says Russia bound to achieve goals in development

STORY: Putin says Russia bound to achieve goals in development SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kremlin 2. various of inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Russia will overcome all obstacles and achieve its goals in development, Vladimir Putin said Tuesday when he was sworn in as Russian president. Putin secured 87.28 percent of the vote in the 2024 Russian presidential election, which took place from March 15 to 17. "We must ensure the reliable continuity in the development of the country for decades to come, raise and educate young generations, who will strengthen Russia's power and develop our statehood, which is based on interethnic harmony, and on the preservation of the traditions of all peoples living in Russia," the president said in his speech at an inauguration ceremony, according to the Kremlin. "I will do everything necessary, everything in my power to justify your trust," Putin said while addressi

Biden reiterates U.S. commitment to Israel's security, underscores need to contain conflict

STORY: Biden reiterates U.S. commitment to Israel's security, underscores need to contain conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. various of the White House STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated his country's commitment to Israel's security on Monday, underscoring as well the need to contain the conflict from further spreading. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "The United States is committed to Israel's security. We're committed to a ceasefire that will bring the hostages home and prevent the conflict from spreading beyond what it already has." Biden said as he sat side-by-side with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in the Oval Office of the White House. These were Biden's first public remarks since Iran launched a large-scale retaliatory attack against Isra

Lebanon, Cyprus looking for comprehensive solution to Syrian refugee issue

STORY: Lebanon, Cyprus looking for comprehensive solution to Syrian refugee issue SHOOTING TIME: April 8-9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcoming visiting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides 2. various of talks STORYLINE: Lebanon and Cyprus emphasized on Monday their keenness to maintain strong ties and preserve security in both countries and the East Mediterranean by finding a comprehensive solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, according to a statement by the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati agreed to work with the European Union to establish a practical framework for providing the Lebanese government with more aid and giving the displaced Syrians incentives to return to their homeland. The Cypriot president arrived in Lebanon on Monday to discuss ways to solve the Syrian refugee crisis and address its r

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