ILEA002914719: Death toll from shootings in Russia's Dagestan rises to 20

Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary

STORY: Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the independence anniversary celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday in Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. A military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of a country must be done with mutual assistance of all citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future as stipulated in our National Development Plan." Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960, after being colonized by France for over 60 years. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

Summer scenery of Xanadu site in N China's Inner Mongolia

STORY: Summer scenery of Xanadu site in N China's Inner Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:14 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial footage of the Xanadu site STORYLINE: As summer arrives, the relic site of Xanadu in north China's Inner Mongolia is cradled by an emerald green grassland. As one of the best-preserved sites of the capital cities of Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in China, the Xanadu site was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012. #China #Xanadu #relic #WorldHeritage Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

Beijing hosts promotional event in New York to celebrate sister city relationship

STORY: Beijing hosts promotional event in New York to celebrate sister city relationship SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Beijing, the capital city of China, hosted a promotional event in New York, the U.S. on Monday for the locals in celebration of the sister city relationship established with New York in 1980. The event featured inspiring speeches and showcased Chinese and American folk music performed with traditional Chinese instruments. U.S. bilingual comedian Jesse Appell highlighted Beijing's tourist attractions to around 150 participants in both languages. Attendees enjoyed a photo exhibition depicting Beijing and had the opportunity to win lucky draws for free stays in Beijing's five-star hotels. The year 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New York, U.S. (XHTV)

World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt

STORY: World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Egypt STORYLINE: The World Bank approved on Monday the provision of 700 million U.S. dollars in financing the Egyptian government, within the framework of the Development Policy Financing (DPF) program, to enhance macroeconomic stability. The DPF program is designed to support the government's efforts to address short-term economic challenges, contribute to strengthening structural reforms, increase the competitiveness of the economy, and improve the business environment in Egypt. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said the Egyptian government pledges to implement ambitious economic and structural reforms, aiming at creating a more competitive economy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Iran, Bahrain agree to begin talks on bilateral ties resumption

STORY: Iran, Bahrain agree to begin talks on bilateral ties resumption SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Iran and Bahrain have agreed to start talks on the resumption of bilateral political relations following an eight-year diplomatic freeze, the two countries announced in a joint statement. Iran's Caretaker Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met in the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday within the framework of the two countries' historical and brotherly relations, religious and neighborly bonds, shared history and mutual interests, according to the joint statement published on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website early Monday. "In this meeting, the two sides agreed on the creation of the necessary mechanisms for starting bilateral talks on how to resume relations between their countries," the statement said. The mee

France's investments in Egypt amount to 7.2 bln USD: Egyptian PM

STORY: France's investments in Egypt amount to 7.2 bln USD: Egyptian PM SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cabinet headquarters 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: In a meeting with a delegation of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and representatives of French companies working in Egypt on Monday, Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that French investments in Egypt amounted to about 7.2 billion U.S. dollars through 940 French companies in the country. During the meeting, Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the projects implemented by these companies in Egypt, their future plans, and their proposals to develop their investments in Egypt. The Prime Minister expressed hope for French companies to increase their investments in Egypt, particularly in sectors like transportation, especially metro projects. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Eight killed in deadly fire at Moscow office building

STORY: Eight killed in deadly fire at Moscow office building SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of firefighters extinguishing the fire STORYLINE: At least eight people were killed in a multi-story office building fire in the city of Fryazino of the Moscow region, local emergencies service said on Monday. "Two people died after jumping out of a window. Six others inside the building were killed while the interior structures collapsed," Tass news agency reported, citing local emergencies service. Footage online shows thick smoke billowing from the upper floors of the eight-storey complex. According to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov, 12 fire fighting trucks and hundreds of firefighters were sent to the site to extinguish the fire. It is not immediately clear what caused the fire, but one eyewitness told Tass that it broke out on the sixth floor before spreading. Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo

Latvians celebrate annual Midsummer Festival

STORY: Latvians celebrate annual Midsummer Festival SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Riga CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Midsummer Festival celebrations in Latvia STORYLINE: People in Latvia on Sunday and Monday celebrated the annual Midsummer Festival, singing folksongs, making flower wreaths and lighting bonfires. Summer solstice, with the longest day and shortest night of a year, is Latvians' largest family festival, which is usually celebrated outside of city by bonfires. The Latvian midsummer celebration is called either Ligo or Jani. Ligo refers to the midsummer night (June 23) whereas Jani is the following day (June 24). Both days are national holidays in Latvia and the biggest celebration of the year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Riga. (XHTV)

9 killed, 25 injured in shootings in southern Russia

STORY: 9 killed, 25 injured in shootings in southern Russia SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: DAGESTAN, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a shooting site in southern Russia 2. various of street view STORYLINE: Nine people, including seven law enforcement officers, were killed and 25 others injured in shootings in southern Russia's Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, RIA Novosti reported, citing the muftiate of the republic. The shootings occurred at two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post in the coastal city of Derbent and Dagestan's capital city of Makhachkala, according to media reports. The Russian Investigative Committee has initiated criminal cases under the article related with terrorist attack on the shootings and a counter-terrorist operation regime was introduced in Dagestan, according to the National Anti-Terrorism Committee. Four of the attackers involved in the shootings have been eliminated and security forc

Rescue efforts underway amid heavy rain in east China

STORY: Rescue efforts underway amid heavy rain in east China SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the heavy rain 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN YING, Party chief of Shuixinting Community, Tunxi District STORYLINE: Heavy rain battered Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, water in 99 of Huangshan's 188 reservoirs had risen above the danger level. As of 3 p.m. Sunday, 54,109 people had been evacuated. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN YING, Party chief of Shuixinting Community, Tunxi District "At about 6 a.m., the flash flood from the mountain turned faster, inundating the Yuncun Road and surrounding communities. After we received the notice, we launched the emergency plan immediately. We piled up sandbags to block water and used pumps to drain water. We also evacuated the ground-floor residents to safe places. Now the rescue operation is still underway." Xinhua News Agency correspondents rep

Death toll from shootings in Russia's Dagestan rises to 20

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