Gazans take advantage of water sports to deal with psychological problems

STORY: Gazans take advantage of water sports to deal with psychological problems DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: HEALTH/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of children playing water sports on beach 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIR SAADY, Student 3. various of Palestinians swimming in a local pool 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NIZAR SAHWIL, Local resident 5. various of Palestinians swimming in a local pool 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HAZEM ABU TALIB, Swimming coach STORYLINE: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza rushed to join water sports to escape from summer heat waves. For some, it is also a way to relieve their stress. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIR SAADY, Student "I chose to play water games, because it increases my positive energy and because it is a vital sport and allows me to meet new friends. In addition, water sports increase my physical fitness." "Practicing water sports helps me to recharge my internal energy and be a healthy person," said the 10-year-old, addin

Syrian archeologist accuses U.S. sanctions of hindering restoration of historic sites

STORY: Syrian archeologist accuses U.S. sanctions of hindering restoration of historic sites DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of historical sites in Syria 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist 3. various of historical sites in Syria 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist 5. various of historical sites in Syria 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist STORYLINE: Muhammad Kheir Addin Rifai, a Syrian archeologist, told Xinhua that the U.S. sanctions, particularly the latest Ceasar Act, are affecting the restoration of historical sites in Syria, particularly after the latest massive earthquake. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist "The Ceasar Act has major impacts not only on the culture but on the rebuilding of Aleppo and Syria as a whole. Many international institutions don't dare to provide any material support

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 43, cause severe damage to infrastructure: Gazan authorities

STORY: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 43, cause severe damage to infrastructure: Gazan authorities DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinians joining the funeral of Gazans who were killed during Israeli attacks in Jabalia STORYLINE: Authorities in Gaza said Sunday that the Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since Friday had killed at least 43 Palestinians and caused severe damage to the infrastructure in the enclave. According to a statement released by the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza on Sunday evening, the deaths include 11 children and four women while 311 others were injured in the airstrikes. The media office run by Hamas, the ruling faction of Gaza, said in a statement that Israeli warplanes destroyed nine residential buildings and damaged about 1,500 housing units since Friday. "A total of 16 housing units were destroyed and 71 severely damaged" in a fresh round of strikes, the statement said, addin