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Turkish security forces capture 23 suspected IS members: minister

STORY: Turkish security forces capture 23 suspected IS members: minister SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the operations of Turkish security forces (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish security forces have apprehended 23 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in recent operations, according to a statement by the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on Thursday. The police conducted simultaneous raids in several provinces, including Canakkale, Hatay, Konya, Sakarya, Tekirdag, Yalova, and Yozgat, Yerlikaya said on the social media platform X, without revealing the specific timing of these operations. Between June 1, 2023, and April 22, 2024, a total of 1422 operations were carried out against the IS group. As a result, 2,991 suspects were captured, according to the minister. The IS has conducted a series of deadly attacks in Türkiye since 2015, including the rec

Italy marks Liberation Day with tighter security

STORY: Italy marks Liberation Day with tighter security SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Rome STORYLINE: Italy marked the 79th anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Thursday with pomp and circumstance, and tighter security. The celebrations included the traditional laying of a laurel wreath at the Altar of the Fatherland in Rome's Piazza Venezia by President Sergio Mattarella. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the presidents of both chambers of the Parliament and various other dignitaries were also on hand for the wreath-laying. Events to mark the Liberation Day also took place in other cities across the country, including the financial and fashion hub Milan, Florence, the canal city of Venice, and Naples. All the events took place amid heightened security. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Rome. (XHTV)

Egyptian president rejects forced displacement of Palestinians to Sinai

STORY: Egyptian president rejects forced displacement of Palestinians to Sinai SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024/ File DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Cairo 2. various of President Sisi delivering a televised speech (Courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) 3. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian presidency STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday reiterated his country's firm rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians from their land to Sinai. In a televised speech marking the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, Sisi said the Egyptian stance is critical in "protecting the Palestinian cause from liquidation and defending Egypt's national security." "Egypt has exerted unyielding efforts to reach an immediate and urgent ceasefire, and ensure access for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip," he added, reiterating Egypt's persistent endeavors to push for the establishment of an independ

Arab League calls for binding UN resolution on Gaza conflict

STORY: Arab League calls for binding UN resolution on Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo 2. various of the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, delivering a speech on extraordinary meeting (courtesy of AL) STORYLINE: The Council of the Arab League renewed on Wednesday its call for the UN Security Council to take a "binding resolution" that would put an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. At the request of the State of Palestine, the permanent delegates of the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting to discuss "the continuation of Israeli crimes in Gaza." The delegates also deliberated on repercussions from the American veto in the Security Council vote on Palestine's full United Nations membership. The League criticized the "inability of the international community" to put an end to the suffering of the Palestinians. Ahmed Ab

Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany

STORY: Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his visiting German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Presidency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 3. various of the joint press conference of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his visiting German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 5. various of the speech of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for greater coo

Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation

STORY: Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cambodia and Laos on Tuesday vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and peoples, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit. The commitment was made during a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Peace Palace in the capital Phnom Penh. Both sides agreed to further promote bilateral cooperation in a number of major areas including energy, connectivity, border affairs, combating transnational crime, defense and security, as well as people-to-people exchanges, the news release said. The two leaders also agreed to further promote the comprehensive and long-lasting strategic partnership for the common prosperity o

Nigerian leader calls for regional counter-terrorism effort to address poverty, inequality

STORY: Nigerian leader calls for regional counter-terrorism effort to address poverty, inequality SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the heads of state and officials arriving at the meeting 2. various of the meeting 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian president Bola Tinubu called on Monday for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism center that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking at an international meeting in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, Tinubu said that Africa must take a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism. This includes not just the use of might, but also addressing root causes such as poverty, inequality, and social injustice. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President "We must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch. Terrorism is becoming

Egypt, Ireland FMs discuss Gaza developments

STORY: Egypt, Ireland FMs discuss Gaza developments SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the joint press conference held by Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian foreign minister 3. various of Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin speaking 4. various of expanded talks by both the Egyptian and Irish delegations 5. various of Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin STORYLINE: Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday talked with his visiting Irish counterpart Micheal Martin about Gaza situation. In a joint press conference held in the New Administrative Capital, Shoukry asserted on the necessity to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, provide humanitarian aid supplies, and work on preventing attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause through forced displa

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

Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East

STORY: Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of the joint press conference of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers emphasized that the military confrontation and crises in the Middle East could potentially widen to a larger area, underscoring the necessity for urgent action. Hakan Fidan and Sameh Shoukry met in Türkiye's Istanbul on Saturday to discuss current regional challenges and bilateral relations. "Conflicts, incomprehension, and violence must not continue," said Shoukry at a joint conference with Fidan. "There is a possibility that the conflict may spread. The tension between I

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