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)

Cyprus marks 63 years of independence

STORY: Cyprus marks 63 years of independence DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a military parade 2. various of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides delivering a speech STORYLINE: Cyprus celebrated 63 years of independence on Sunday. A military parade was held in the capital Nicosia, attended by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, who delivered a speech after the parade. Cyprus became independent on August 16, 1960, after a century of British colonial rule. October 1 was chosen as the official Independence Day to avoid celebrations amid scorching temperatures in summer. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nicosia. (XHTV)

Madagascar celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence

STORY: Madagascar celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:51 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malagasy people queuing before entering Barea Stadium 2. various of the celebrations in the Barea Stadium 3. various of military parade 4. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday in Antananarivo, Malagasy capital. Madagascar was colonized by France from 1896 and gained its independence on June 26, 1960. As usual, a military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea Stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of the country must be done with the mutual aid of all Malagasy citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future, and we are not going to give in to divisive ideas." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

Cyprus marks 62 years of independence

STORY: Cyprus marks 62 years of independence DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a military parade 2. various of Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades delivering a speech STORYLINE: The eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus celebrated 62 years of independence on Saturday. A military parade was held in the capital Nicosia, which was attended by Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades. Speaking after the parade, Anastasiades said that Cyprus is obliged to strengthen its armed forces, and at the same time will continue its efforts for a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem. Cyprus became independent on Aug. 16, 1960 after a century of British colonial rule. Oct. 1 was chosen as the official Independence Day to avoid celebrations amid scorching temperatures in summer. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nicosia. (XHTV)