File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Laure Boulleau and Gaetane Thiney attending the launch of the new game FIFA 2017 (also called FIFA 17) held at 'Cercle Cadet' in Paris, France, on September 26, 2016. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro

The actors Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton with his wife and actress Monica Barbaro with scarves and hats of Roma follow in the grandstand the match Rome-Genoa celebrating the goals of Roma. Rome (Italy), 17 January 2025. Photographer01

UN-SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS-REPORT-LAUNCH

UN-SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS-REPORT-LAUNCH

(240628) -- UNITED NATIONS, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (C) speaks at a press conference launching the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 28, 2024. With just six years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient with only 17 percent of the targets are currently on track, according to a new UN report released on Friday. (Eskinder Debebe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Memorial plaque honoring former Soviet expert to China unveiled in Russia

STORY: Memorial plaque honoring former Soviet expert to China unveiled in Russia SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: KALUGA, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL BARSKY, Vice-Chairman of the Russia-China Friendship Society 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): IVAN BORISOVICH ARKHIPOV, President of the Foundation for the Development of Socio-Economic Relations between Russia and China STORYLINE: A memorial plaque commemorating the former head of the Soviet expert group to China Ivan Vasilievich Arkhipov was unveiled in the Russian city of Kaluga on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by representatives from China and Russia as well as Arkhipov's descendants. At the ceremony, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Moscow Liu Qinghua noted that Arkhipov significantly contributed to helping New China revitalize its national economy and achieve the goals of the first Five-

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

Kenya commits to enhancing development partnership with UN agencies

STORY: Kenya commits to enhancing development partnership with UN agencies SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan and UN officials 2. various of meeting between UN and Kenyan officials 3. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan Deputy President 4. various of meeting between UN and Kenyan officials STORYLINE: Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday assured United Nations agencies in the country of the government's enhanced partnership in the implementation of their development goals and targets. Gachagua noted that the UN Co-operation Framework for Kenya supports and aligns with the government's main development priorities, for the economy and society. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan Deputy President "I commend the UN Kenya for the strategic set of joint programs being developed by line ministries and UN entities, together with a wide range of stakeholders. These UN-support

Set to win presidential election, Putin vows to achieve national goals

STORY: Set to win presidential election, Putin vows to achieve national goals SHOOTING TIME: March 17/18, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reelection 2. various of Vladimir Putin STORYLINE: Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning. Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) as of Monday morning. Under Russia's presidential election regulations, a candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes will secure victory. Putin said at the campaign headquarters in Moscow that he would do his best to achieve the national development goals in all directions. Russia kicked off its three-day presidential election on Friday. The final results will be confirmed no

Enterprises pledge active response to climate change at COP28

STORY: Enterprises pledge active response to climate change at COP28 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: DUBAI, UAE CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dialogue session STORYLINE: Leading Chinese and foreign enterprises Friday jointly urged industrial and commercial sectors worldwide to actively respond to the goals of the Paris Agreement and the action plans of the UN climate change conference. They made the appeal at a dialogue session discussing the sustainable development of enterprises on the sidelines of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which is taking place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. At the session, China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua said that as efforts to cope with climate change are unfolding, various new technologies and business modes would be created to foster a huge green market and unleash new and strong growth poten

BRI contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals: UN official

STORY: BRI contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals: UN official DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction sites 2. various of UN in Vienna 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director 4. various of UNODC 5. various of railways 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director 7. various of ports 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director STORYLINE: A United Nations (UN) official has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can help accelerate efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ghada Waly, executive director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua in Vienna before flying to Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). It is her first trip to China since she took the helm at UNODC in February 2020. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GHADA WALY, UNODC Executive Director "My

KENYA-NAIROBI-XINHUA-DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNON-MEETING

KENYA-NAIROBI-XINHUA-DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF UNON-MEETING

(230817) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Zainab Hawa Bangura, director-general of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, in Kenya on Aug. 17, 2023. The two sides exchanged views on how to work together to enhance public awareness of the United Nations sustainable development goals and strengthen coverage of UN affairs. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

Lifelong passion of 94-year-old retired nurse in China's Nanchang

STORY: Lifelong passion of 94-year-old retired nurse in China's Nanchang DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zhang Jinyuan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JINYUAN, Retired nurse in Nanchang STORYLINE: Zhang Jinyuan is 94 years old, however she has never stopped pursuing her nursing dream in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. 20 years ago, Zhang won the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international honor for nurses. Recently she has been awarded the 2023 International Achievement Award by the International Council of Nurses' (ICN) Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF). In 2000, Zhang, together with other 17 retired nurses, set up a volunteer nursing service team in the province. Now, more and more volunteers are joining the volunteer nursing workforce, with the total number reaching more than 19,700. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JINYUAN, Retired nurse in Nanchang "I have three goals. Firstly, I want to prov

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHANG GUOQING-STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES-BUSINESS PERFORMANCE GOALS-SIGNING MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ZHANG GUOQING-STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES-BUSINESS PERFORMANCE GOALS-SIGNING MEETING (CN)

(230418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, speaks at a signing meeting for centrally administered enterprise business performance goals for 2023, in Beijing, capital of China, April 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

CHINA-GUANGXI-TEENAGERS-HOMETOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-TEENAGERS-HOMETOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuanren studies ahead of the college entrance exam at a high school in Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 17, 2021. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

'King Kazu' bags 2 goals in Kobe charity match

'King Kazu' bags 2 goals in Kobe charity match

KOBE, Japan - Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura, currently playing for second-division Yokohama FC, scores a goal in a charity game in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2015, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. Miura, nicknamed "King Kazu," bagged two goals to lead his side "Kobe Dreams" to a 3-2 win over "Japan Stars."

Feyenoord's Miyaichi strikes 2 goals vs. Willem II

Feyenoord's Miyaichi strikes 2 goals vs. Willem II

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Feyenoord midfielder Ryo Miyaichi (R) chases the ball during the first half of a Dutch first-division game against Willem II in Rotterdam on April 17, 2011. Miyaichi scored twice and recorded two assists, contributing to his team's 6-1 victory.

Feyenoord's Miyaichi strikes 2 goals vs. Willem II

Feyenoord's Miyaichi strikes 2 goals vs. Willem II

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Feyenoord midfielder Ryo Miyaichi (R) celebrates scoring a goal with his teammate during the first half of a Dutch first-division game against Willem II in Rotterdam on April 17, 2011. Miyaichi scored twice and recorded two assists, contributing to his team's 6-1 victory.

Urawa midfielder Ponte named J-League Player of Year

Urawa midfielder Ponte named J-League Player of Year

TOKYO, Japan - Urawa Reds midfielder Robson Ponte (photo), who made 33 league appearances and scored seven goals, was named J-League Player of the Year Dec. 17.

(13)Brazil vs Belgium

(13)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo (9) scores the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

(11)Brazil vs Belgium

(11)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo (R) rejoices after scoring the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

(10)Brazil vs Belgium

(10)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo drives in the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

(9)Brazil vs Belgium

(9)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo jubilant after scoring the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

Veteran Japan striker Miura formally signs for Vissel Kobe

Veteran Japan striker Miura formally signs for Vissel Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Veteran Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura gets congratulations from fans after signing a two-year contract with J-League club Vissel Kobe on Dec. 27. While financial details of the new pact were not revealed, soccer sources said that Miura, who netted 17 goals for Kyoto to finish third top scorer in J-1 this season, will earn an estimated annual salary of 60 million yen.

Japan wins in Olympic qualifier against Thailand

Japan wins in Olympic qualifier against Thailand

TOKYO, Japan - Tomoyuki Hirase (C) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after scoring the first of two goals in a second-round Sydney Olympic qualifying match against Thailand at Tokyo's National Stadium on Oct. 17. Japan won 3-1.

Tanzania launches investment guide for advancing SDGs

STORY: Tanzania launches investment guide for advancing SDGs DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:17 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of attendants during the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STERGOMENA TAX, Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINE MUSISI, UNDP Resident Representative in Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EXAUD KIGAHE, Deputy Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade STORYLINE: Tanzania on Wednesday launched the East African nation's SDG Investor Map, a market intelligence tool guiding the private sector in identifying investment themes that have significant potential to advance the sustainable development goals. The Tanzania SDGs Investor Map seeks to address the need for more private capital to be channeled toward emerging opportunities and for funding to contribute to the SDGs. Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Stergomena Tax launched the platform on behalf of Tanz

UN chief calls for solidarity to deal with global challenges ahead of G20 summit

STORY: UN chief calls for solidarity to deal with global challenges ahead of G20 summit DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: BALI, Indonesia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antonio Guterres entering the venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of audience STORYLINE: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for global joint efforts to address global challenges such as climate change ahead of the 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit. Terming climate change a "defining challenge" of the age, Guterres said at a press conference here that a "climate solidarity pact" is conducive to achieving the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. Under the proposed pact, wealthy countries and international financial institutions would provide financial and technical assistance to help the emerging economies accelerate their energy transition, he said, adding that the G20 members could play a key role in the process. SOUNDBITE (Engl

UN General Assembly president calls for world leaders to prioritize development goals

STORY: UN General Assembly president calls for world leaders to prioritize development goals DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the big screen in UNGA Hall 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 4. various of the UNGA Hall STORYLINE: Csaba Korosi, president of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said on Monday that with the world facing multiple crises, it is more necessary than ever to prioritize the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which should serve as a "to-do list" for all leaders. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "The 17 Global Goals are the to-do-list. They must be the to-do-list of all leaders in this room. We are the people who can get this, the to-do-list of the World don

U.S. violates human rights willfully, acting with arrogance and hegemony: Iraqi politician

STORY: U.S. violates human rights willfully, acting with arrogance and hegemony: Iraqi politician DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): Dr. KAWA MAHMOUD, Secretary of Central Committee of Kurdistan Communist Party 2. various of Iraq and Afghanistan STORYLINE: An Iraqi politician has said that the U.S. uses economic sanctions on other countries to achieve its political goals, and exercises arrogance and hegemony and violates human rights by any standard. Kawa Mahmoud, secretary of Central Committee of Kurdistan Communist Party, said that no one should be exempted from the consequences of human rights violations. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): Dr. KAWA MAHMOUD, Secretary of Central Committee of Kurdistan Communist Party "It (The U.S.) carried out a lot of military interventions away from the resolutions of the United Nations, and this is what happened in Afghanistan and in Iraq. It appeared that weapons of mass destruction did not exist in Iraq,

AL general secretariat meets to follow up SDGs 2030 in Arab region

STORY: AL general secretariat meets to follow up SDGs 2030 in Arab region DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a meeting held by the general secretariat of the Arab League (AL) STORYLINE: The general secretariat of the Arab League (AL), based in Cairo, met Thursday to follow up the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 in the Arab region. The meeting discussed some topics related to the execution of the SDGs on the Arab region's level. The agenda included the outcomes of the Arab initiative for overcoming hunger, the achievement of the SDGs in the conflict-affected states, the effects of COVID-19 on the SDGs 2030 in the Arab region, in addition to the mechanisms of the sustainable funding in the Arab region. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted in September 2015 by all UN member states. It aims to eliminate poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV

UN chief calls for efforts to rescue Sustainable Development Goals

STORY: UN chief calls for efforts to rescue Sustainable Development Goals DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UN Headquarters 2. various of ECOSOC Chamber 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of the UN Headquarters 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of UN Flag 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called on the international community to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make it a top priority. The secretary-general made the remarks at the UN Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) 2022 Operational Activities for Development Segment, an event held during the 2022 ECOSOC session (May 17-19). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "In a world in crisis, rescuing the Sustainable Development Goals is more important than ever. And

UN-GUTERRES-FIFTH LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE

UN-GUTERRES-FIFTH LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE

(220317) -- UNITED NATIONS, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (at podium and on screens) addresses the fifth Least Developed Countries Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York on March 17, 2022. Guterres on Thursday highlighted five lifelines that will help the least developed countries (LDCs) recover in the short term, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the medium term, and prosper over the long term. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

UN-GUTERRES-FIFTH LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE

UN-GUTERRES-FIFTH LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE

(220317) -- UNITED NATIONS, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the fifth Least Developed Countries Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York on March 17, 2022. Guterres on Thursday highlighted five lifelines that will help the least developed countries (LDCs) recover in the short term, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the medium term, and prosper over the long term. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

U.S. Fed kicks off rate-hiking cycle to combat inflation, adds to global debt concerns

STORY: U.S. Fed kicks off rate-hiking cycle to combat inflation, adds to global debt concerns DATELINE: March 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kicked off an interest-rate hiking cycle and signaled six more rate hikes later this year, as it seeks to tame the highest U.S. inflation in four decades. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman "At the federal reserve, we are strongly committed to achieving the monetary policy goals that Congress has given us, maximum employment and price stability. Today in support of these goals, the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) raised its policy interest rate by one quarter percentage point." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Fed