Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza, strikes 120 sites: army

STORY: Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza, strikes 120 sites: army SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israeli forces conducting operations and air raids in the Gaza Strip (footages from IDF) STORYLINE: The Israeli army said on Monday that it has intensified its offensive from north to south in the Gaza Strip, targeting 120 sites in Rafah city, the neighborhoods of Jabaliya and Zeitoun in Gaza City. Israel's armored 162 Division was fighting in eastern Rafah and on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, launching "attacks on Hamas targets," including rocket launchers, and killing "several" militants in face-to-face clashes, the army said in a statement. The military said it was conducting "a limited" operation against militant infrastructure in Rafah, while the United Nations reported that over 300,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah since the weekend as Israeli soldiers advanced further into the city. Comman

Mongolia plants 42 mln trees since 2021 to combat desertification

STORY: Mongolia plants 42 mln trees since 2021 to combat desertification SHOOTING TIME: files DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tree-planting in Mongolia STORYLINE: Mongolia has planted a total of 42 million trees across the country since the launch of its national tree-planting campaign in 2021, the country's presidential press office said Thursday. In addition, at least 63 million seedlings have so far been stocked, it said, urging the public to actively take part in the upcoming National Tree Planting Day. The land-locked Asian country is expected to observe the country's largest tree-planting and nature care event on May 11. In October 2021, Mongolia launched the nationwide tree-planting campaign "Billion Trees" as the country's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh told the United Nations General Assembly that the campaign aims to plant at least a billion trees by 2030 to combat desertification. Desertification related to cl

Chinese peacekeeping contingent makes donation to DR Congo

STORY: Chinese peacekeeping contingent makes donation to DR Congo SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: BUKAVU, DR Congo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the asset transfer ceremony 2. various of Chinese contingent of MONUSCO 3. various of outskirts of Bukavu STORYLINE: The Chinese contingent to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on Monday donated engineering tools and machines as well as medical equipment to the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). An asset transfer ceremony was held on the outskirts of Bukavu, capital of the DRC's eastern South Kivu province. Since 2003, the Chinese contingent's engineering company has supported the strengthening of the province's road infrastructure. The donation is expected to help the local government consolidate peace and social development. In a written message, the head of MONUSCO, Bintou Keita, praised the Chinese peace

Egypt voices support for UNRWA's work in Gaza

STORY: Egypt voices support for UNRWA's work in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior shots of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of the meeting between Sameh Shoukry and Philippe Lazzarini 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egyptian Foreign Minister 4. various of the press conference attended by Sameh Shoukry and Philippe Lazzarini 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHILIPPE LAZZARINI, UNRWA Commissioner-General STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday reaffirmed support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to ensure its continued and uninterrupted services to the Palestinian refugees. Shoukry made the remarks while meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. A number of donor countries decided to suspend funds to UNRWA after Israel accused the agency's employees in Gaza of taking part in the Hamas

Arab League reiterates importance of Palestinian cultural heritage protection

STORY: Arab League reiterates importance of Palestinian cultural heritage protection SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League assistant secretary general 3. various of meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHANNAD AL-AKLOUK, Permanent representative of Palestine to the Arab League STORYLINE: The Arab League Secretariat General on Monday reiterated the importance of preservation and revitalization of Palestinian cultural heritage during its celebration of the Arab Cultural Heritage Day which falls on February 27. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League assistant secretary general "The importance of the Palestinian heritage is that it is the identity that distinguishes the people of Palestine. It distinguishes the land as well and gives it the real value as to civilization and thought of the history of nations and their future. Stealing or fals

Arab League condemns U.S. veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution

STORY: Arab League condemns U.S. veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21/20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League (file) 2. various of the Arab League's statement on its website 2. various of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield voting against a Gaza-related Security Council draft resolution at the UN headquarters in New York, on Feb. 20, 2024 (courtesy to the UN) STORYLINE: Secretary-General of the Arab League (AL) Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Wednesday condemned the United States for vetoing a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the AL said in a statement. Aboul Gheit voiced his "deep regret" over the U.S. move, the third time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October of last year that the U.S. interfered to fail a draft resolution aimed to reach a ceasefire, read the statement. During an emergency session of the UN Security Council held in N

Heavy fighting continues across Gaza

STORY: Heavy fighting continues across Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: GAZA CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Deir al-Balah-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): Local resident 3. various of Deir al-Balah-related footage STORYLINE: Heavy fighting is still ongoing across the Gaza Strip, impeding the desperately needed distribution of aid. According to the United Nations, over the past three days, the delivery of water and flour was possible only to reach the area of Rafah near the Egyptian border due to the relentless bombardment of roads across the enclave. At least 1.87 million Gazans have been forced to flee their homes since the start of the conflict, said the UN. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): Local resident This house is located in a civilian area. Displaced families and children lived here. The children were once playing safely in front of it. However, without any warning, they bombed the house with a missile that completely destroyed the area.

China's role highlighted at COP28 in global climate action

STORY: China's role highlighted at COP28 in global climate action SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views in China 2. various of Chinese NEV production 3. various of forest in China 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Former UN under-secretary-general and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Former UN under-secretary-general and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Spanish climate change expert and professor at the University of Barcelona STORYLINE: As the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) unfolds in Dubai, China stands out as a proactive force in global climate governance, contributing both resolve and wisdom to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change. China has made significant stride

Asiad Express: Yemeni coach sees peace and friendship at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Asiad Express: Yemeni coach sees peace and friendship at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 3. photos of Al-Ashwal training in Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 5. photos of Al-Ashwal training in Yemen 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 7. various of street views in Sanaa 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NAJI AL-ASHWAL, Coach of Yemeni Sanda team 9. photos of Yemni Wushu team competing in Hangzhou Asian Games STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "All Wushu competitions of the Hangzhou Asian Games were finished on Thursday last week. China, the birthplace of Wushu, is not the only country stealing the spotlight. Many other nations have also wowed the crowd with their exceptional performances. Naji Al-Ashwal, a coa

South African president deplores investment in war instead of livelihoods

STORY: South African president deplores investment in war instead of livelihoods DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Headquarters 2. various of UNGA Hall 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President STORYLINE: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday deplored investment in war instead of livelihoods. Ramaphosa said so at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President "It is a grave indictment of this international community that we can spend so much money on war, and in fact trillions are being spent on war, but we cannot support action that needs to be taken to meet the basic needs of billions of people in the world." In the aftermath of World War II, the nations of the world made a solemn commitment to save future generations from the horro

UN chief urges for immediate end of hostilities in Sudan

STORY: UN chief urges for immediate end of hostilities in Sudan DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: BUJUMBURA, Burundi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the podium 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the podium 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate end to violence in Sudan after meeting Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye in Bujumbura, the economic hub of Burundi, Friday. Guterres met the Burundian president on the sidelines of the 11th summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Addis-Ababa Framework Agreement that took place in Bujumbura Saturday. "We urge an immediate end of hostilities currently taking place in Sudan," said Guterres. He commended mediation efforts deployed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a re

Malaysia's exports rise 25 pct in 2022

STORY: Malaysia's exports rise 25 pct in 2022 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia's national flag and Kuala Lumpur city views 2. various of Kuala Lumpur city views 3. various of container vessels at Port Klang 4. various of container vessels at Penang Port STORYLINE: Malaysia's exports rose 25 percent year on year to 1.55 trillion ringgit (358.26 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, official data showed Wednesday. The expansion in exports was driven by robust exports of electrical and electronic products (E&E), petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), palm oil and palm oil-based agriculture products, crude petroleum as well as machinery, equipment and parts, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said in a statement Meanwhile, exports to major trading partners, notably the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, the United States, the European Union and Japan, registered a new record high. A

African Nations Championship kicks off in Algeria

STORY: African Nations Championship kicks off in Algeria DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the 7th African Nations Championship STORYLINE: The seventh edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicked off at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki locality, southern Algiers on Friday. Host Algeria beat Libya 1-0 through Aymen Mahious' 57th-minute penalty in the tournament opener. Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane declared the championship open, in the presence of several international sports personalities and big world football names, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino and president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe. In his opening remarks, Benabderrahmane welcomed all teams and guests to the tournament as he paid tribute to late Nelson Mandela. The biennial tournament, which was first staged in 2009 in Cote d'Ivoire, runs from January 13 to February 4 this year. T

Indonesia invites navies of 47 countries to join exercise

STORY: Indonesia invites navies of 47 countries to join exercise DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENY PRASETYO, Commander of MNEK 2023 task force STORYLINE: The Indonesian navy hosted the Initial Planning Conference of the Fourth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo on Wednesday in Jakarta. The conference discussed the plans for the Fourth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in which navies from 47 countries were invited, including China, the United States, Russia, Canada, and South Korea. The biennial exercise will be held in Makassar, south Sulawesi, in June 2023. The exercise also plans to test the standard operating procedure for joint disaster relief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The Indonesian navy itself has prepared 17 ships, including the newest hospital vessel, for the exercise. SOUNDBITE (English): DENY PRASETYO, Commander of MNEK 2023 task force "It is im

Pakistani expert speaks highly of China's biodiversity conservation efforts

STORY: Pakistani expert speaks highly of China's biodiversity conservation efforts DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP15 venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KASHIF MAJEED SALIK, Agricultural economist at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KASHIF MAJEED SALIK, Agricultural economist at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert said that as the president of the ongoing United Nations (UN) Biodiversity Conference (COP15), China has done a great job in financing discussions and programs, and also in creating awareness about biodiversity. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KASHIF MAJEED SALIK, Agricultural economist at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan "I think this UN Convention on biodiversity actually is a landmark for the global efforts to secure or safeguard this biodiversity in the global scale. During this meeting, China has done a great job in term

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2014, shows fireworks displayed during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asia Para Games in Incheon, South Korea. Around 4,500 athletes from 41 nations and regions will participate in 23 games.

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2014, shows the sacred fire lit during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asia Para Games in Incheon, South Korea. Around 4,500 athletes from 41 nations and regions will participate in 23 games.

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese delegation to the 2014 Asia Para Games in Incheon, South Korea, marches during the opening ceremony on Oct. 18, 2014. Around 4,500 athletes from 41 nations and regions will participate in 23 games.

Cambodia's defense minister calls for collective efforts, solidarity to address security challenges to ASEAN

STORY: Cambodia's defense minister calls for collective efforts, solidarity to address security challenges to ASEAN DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Retreat in Cambodia 2. Various of Cambodia's Defense Minister Tea Banh speaking 3. Various of ASEAN defense ministers posing for group photo STORYLINE: Cambodia's defense minister Tea Banh on Tuesday called for collective efforts and solidarity to address key challenges to security in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In his opening remarks of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat, Banh said as the region has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and moving towards a new normal, the current security landscape in the region and around the world remains fragile and increasingly uncertain. "We face simultaneously so many perils that seriously threaten the security and harmony of our region and our people," Banh s

China can "become world's biggest football nation": Patrice Evra

STORY: China can "become world's biggest football nation": Patrice Evra DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: Lisbon CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICE EVRA, Former football player and entrepreneur 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAVIER TEBAS, President, La Liga STORYLINE: Former Manchester United football star Patrice Evra said China could likely become "the world's biggest football nation" in the future. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of Web Summit, one of the world's largest technology conferences which took place in Lisbon on November 1-4, the 41-year-old told Xinhua: "I think China can be one of the greatest nations of football if they really focus on it and invest in it. Although China did not qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will be played from November 20 to December 18, Evra said he was optimistic about the long-term performance and skills of the Chinese players. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICE EVRA, Former football player

A more unequal, divided, violent United States is seeing its democracy decay

STORY: A more unequal, divided, violent United States is seeing its democracy decay DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAROON SHARIF, Former Minister of State of Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review STORYLINE: In a recent measurement of how countries have progressed towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, the United States ranked 41, down from its 2021 ranking of 32. According to the report by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network in June, the U.S. has declined in indicators such as inequalities, labor rights protections and carbon emissions. Many reports have revealed the ills of today's America, where ordinary people have suffered from a system stuck in partisanship amid rising gun violence and an unprecedented pandemic. Experts say the increasingly unequal, split and vi

UN marks anniversary of death of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold

STORY: UN marks anniversary of death of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UN Headquarters 2. wide shot of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres laying wreath 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. wide shot of moment of silence STORYLINE: A wreath-laying ceremony was held on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the death of former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold. "We come together to honor the life of Dag Hammarskjold, 61 years after his tragic death. We remember a man of extraordinary wisdom and modesty; enormous courage and curiosity; unshakable integrity and selfless devotion to duty," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the ceremony. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Dag Hammarskjold's legacy shapes our United Nations to this day -- as a force for peace, an impartial brok

EU diplomats confirm 97 mln euros contribution to UNRWA for 2022

STORY: EU diplomats confirm 97 mln euros contribution to UNRWA for 2022 DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: general shots of the visit in Gaza STORYLINE: The European Union (EU) Representative to West Bank and Gaza, Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff, and other EU Member States' representatives visited the Gaza Strip Tuesday, after the latest round of conflict between the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the Israeli army. This visit coincided with the signing of the annual EU contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Program Budget for 2022, confirming EU and its member states' steadfast commitment to the rights and human development of Palestine refugees, said the UNRWA press release. Under this newly signed agreement, the EU will provide a contribution of 97 million euros (98 million dollars) to support the human development work of UNRWA in 2022, including over half a million girls and boys attending UNRWA schools and a

Chinese envoy warns against antagonism over Ukraine conflict

STORY: Chinese envoy warns against antagonism over Ukraine conflict DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 2.SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy warned on Tuesday that antagonism within the international community over the conflict in Ukraine is disrupting UN work. Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at a Security Council meeting on Ukraine with the theme of "incitement to violence leading to atrocity crimes." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations "For some while, with the conflict in Ukraine unraveling, antagonism has been permeating the international community, seriously disrupting the work of the UN in various fields, and calling into question the authority

"There's no way it can succeed," say protesters on Summit of Americas

STORY: "There's no way it can succeed," say protesters on Summit of Americas DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of protestersSOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOLE MARAVILLA, ProtesterSOUNDBITE 2 (English): KENJI GRANBERRY, Protester STORYLINE: The U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas concluded in downtown Los Angeles on Friday amid protests against the exclusion of some Latin American countries and human rights violations, among others. The exclusion of three nations -- Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela -- has led to questions about the legitimacy of the event overall, and increased the presence of critics. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOLE MARAVILLA, Protester "We came today to protest the Summit of the Americas and their exclusion of several members of our continent. We wanna let the leaders know, those few leaders that have come to the summit, let them know that the people stand with Cuba, the people stand with progress, and we don't agree with what's h

U.S. urged not to rope in Southeast Asian countries out of geopolitical interests

STORY: U.S. urged not to rope in Southeast Asian countries out of geopolitical interests DATELINE: May 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the White House 2. various of the street view of the U.S. 3. various of the street view of the Philippines 4. various of the street view of Indonesia 4. various of the street view of Cambodia STORYLINE: The White House peddled its so-called "Indo-Pacific Strategy" against China and ramped up its pressure campaign on the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a two-day summit in Washington with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). From the "Pivot to Asia" to the "Indo-Pacific Strategy," the United States has been teaming up with its allies and regional countries to contain China. But its hope to pull ASEAN members into its camp will shrivel, as ASEAN countries have already woken up to Washington's typical hegemony, hypocrisy, and egomania. Wilson Lee Flores, a columnist for the English daily The Phil

China urges U.S. to face up to its own human rights violations

STORY: China urges U.S. to face up to its own human rights violations DATELINE: March 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN headquarters 2. various of UN GA Hall 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 4. various of UN GA Hall STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy on Friday refuted U.S. attacks on China's human rights record and urged it to face up to its own human rights violations. Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, accused U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield of abusing a commemorative meeting of the General Assembly on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations "Today, the General Assembly is holding a commemorative meeting. Member states agreed to invite the representat

UN launches humanitarian appeal for Malawi

STORY: UN launches humanitarian appeal for Malawi DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: CHIKWAWA, Malawi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a survivors camp in Chikwawa 2. various of survivors, structures in the camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUDOLF SCHWENK, UN Acting Country Representative 4. various of survivors, structures in the camp 5. various of survivors, structures in the camp 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chichewa): THOM, Local leader STORYLINE: The United Nations (UN) is drumming up emergency funds support for Malawi, urgently seeking 29.4 million U.S. dollars to help 542,000 people hardest hit by Tropical Storm Ana for the next three months. Over 990,000 people urgently need humanitarian assistance and protection support in the southern African country, among others. The storm passed through many districts in southern Malawi in late January this year, leaving devastation and destruction in its wake. UN Acting Country Representative Rudolf Schwenk said among others the response will prov

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2014, shows fireworks displayed during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asia Para Games in Incheon, South Korea. Around 4,500 athletes from 41 nations and regions will participate in 23 games. (Kyodo)

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

Asia Para Games start in S. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese delegation to the 2014 Asia Para Games in Incheon, South Korea, marches during the opening ceremony on Oct. 18, 2014. Around 4,500 athletes from 41 nations and regions will participate in 23 games. (Kyodo)

Czech Roman Catholic priest and theologian Tomas Halik

Czech Roman Catholic priest and theologian Tomas Halik

***DECEMBER 16, 2018, FILE PHOTO*** German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded the 1st class Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany to Czech Roman Catholic priest and theologian Tomas Halik, Czech Christian Academy spokeswoman Ilona Trnkova told CTK today. Halik was awarded for his activities in support of a just society, his contribution to Czech-German conciliation and the dialogue between nations and religions. He will receive the decoration on October 21, exactly 41 years after being ordained a priest in Erfurt, central Germany, in order to serve in the underground church in communist Czechoslovakia. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after a 41-7 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after a 41-7 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after a 41-7 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup match at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo