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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

President of La France Insoumise - Nouveau Front Populaire parliamentary group Mathilde Panot listens to the announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" part of the bill during the consideration of the budget bill for 2026 at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

President of La France Insoumise - Nouveau Front Populaire parliamentary group Mathilde Panot listens to the announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" part of the bill during the consideration of the budget bill for 2026 at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Coming-of-Age - Iran

Two girls sit next to an older woman in Shazand, Iran on August 20, 2019. At the age of nine, Muslim girls are considered religiously accountable and often take part in ceremonies that mark the beginning of their formal observance of Islamic duties. Photo by Sina Yaghoobpoor/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Coming-of-Age - Iran

Two girls do homework together in Shazand, Iran on April 4, 2019. At age nine, girls become religiously accountable in Islam, and their daily routines often blend religious responsibilities with childhood activities. Photo by Sina Yaghoobpoor/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death toll from building fire in Kuwait rises to 49

STORY: Death toll from building fire in Kuwait rises to 49 SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site of the fire 2. various of the injured receiving treatment in hospital STORYLINE: The death toll from a fire early Wednesday morning in a residential building in the Mangaf area, south of Kuwait City, rose to 49, according to a statement released by the Interior Ministry. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the fire, and vowed to hold those responsible accountable, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. The emir, Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah have sent condolence messages to the families of the victims, the KUNA said. Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Kuwait's first deputy prime minister, defense minister, and interior minister, ordered the detention of individuals i

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Ghanaian president reiterates support for free, independent media

STORY: Ghanaian president reiterates support for free, independent media SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners and participants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 3. various of participants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 5. various of participants STORYLINE: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday reiterated Ghana's commitment to a free and independent media. Akufo-Addo made this pledge in his keynote speech during the closing ceremony of the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC), which concluded in the Ghanaian capital of Accra on Friday. He said that for any democracy to grow, the media must play the pivotal role of holding decision-makers accountable. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President "The government of Ghana remains committed to supporting a free, independent, respon

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U.S. generals implementing chaotic Afghan exit testify at House hearing aimed at holding Biden accountable

STORY: U.S. generals implementing chaotic Afghan exit testify at House hearing aimed at holding Biden accountable SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KENNETH MCKENZIE, Former Commander of the U.S. Central Command 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARK MILLEY, Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KENNETH MCKENZIE, Former Commander of the U.S. Central Command 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARK MILLEY, Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL MCCAUL, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MICHAEL MCCAUL, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee STORYLINE: Two top U.S. generals who implemented President Joe Biden's plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan testified at a House hearing Tuesday, as Republicans renewed their effort in an election year to hold the incumbent president accountable for

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HEARING-WITHDRAW TROOPS WITH AFGHANISTAN

(240320) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Retired U.S. General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 19, 2024. Two top U.S. generals who implemented President Joe Biden's plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan testified at a House hearing Tuesday, as Republicans renewed their effort in an election year to hold the incumbent president accountable for the deadly evacuation. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HEARING-WITHDRAW TROOPS WITH AFGHANISTAN

(240320) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Retired U.S. General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 19, 2024. Two top U.S. generals who implemented President Joe Biden's plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan testified at a House hearing Tuesday, as Republicans renewed their effort in an election year to hold the incumbent president accountable for the deadly evacuation. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HEARING-WITHDRAW TROOPS WITH AFGHANISTAN

(240320) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Retired U.S. General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 19, 2024. Two top U.S. generals who implemented President Joe Biden's plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan testified at a House hearing Tuesday, as Republicans renewed their effort in an election year to hold the incumbent president accountable for the deadly evacuation. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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Arab League chief meets Syrian FM, slams Israel's Gaza attacks

STORY: Arab League chief meets Syrian FM, slams Israel's Gaza attacks SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Tuesday to discuss the regional situation, ahead of a ministerial meeting of the Arab League Council on Wednesday, the league said in a statement. The meeting condemned Israel's ongoing attacks on civilians in the Gaza Strip, and criticized the international community's failure to stop the bloodshed and hold Israel accountable for its violations of human rights and international law, the statement said. Aboul-Gheit also reaffirmed the league's support for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity and the withdrawal of all foreign forces that are present in the country without its consent, the statement added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

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OIC urges int'l community to protect journalists in Gaza

STORY: OIC urges int'l community to protect journalists in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation of Information Ministers in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Information ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday urged the international community to take immediate measures to protect journalists assigned in the Gaza Strip from Israeli attacks. The ministers held an extraordinary session in Türkiye's Istanbul over the killings of almost 130 journalists in the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year. At a final communique adopted at the end of the meeting, the ministers called on the international community to act immediately to hold Israel accountable for violating international law by targeting journalists in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the session, OIC Secretary-Ge

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U.S. re-designates Houthis as terrorist organization

STORY: U.S. re-designates Houthis as terrorist organization SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MATTHEW MILLER, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson 2. various of White House STORYLINE: The United States re-designated the Houthi militant group as a terrorist organization on Wednesday, once again labeling it a so-called Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that the designation was in response to the Houthis' continued threats to and attacks on "United States military forces and international maritime vessels operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden." Sullivan said the designation will "impede terrorist funding to the Houthis, further restrict their access to financial markets, and hold them accountable for their actions." He added that if the Houthis cease their attacks, "the United States will immediately reevaluate th

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Australia to expose companies' gender pay gaps

STORY: Australia to expose companies' gender pay gaps SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of male and female employees during work STORYLINE: The Australian government will publish the gender pay gap at large companies in a bid to improve income equality. From Feb. 27, the pay discrepancies between male and female employees at every company with over 100 employees in Australia will be made available online under legislation aiming to improve pay transparency and female participation in the workforce. Katy Gallagher, the Minister for Women and Minister for Finance, on Saturday told the Australian Associated Press (AAP) that the move would hold companies accountable. According to data published by the government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in November, the gender pay gap was 21.7 percent in 2023 - down from 22.8 percent in 2022. It means that, on average, women earned 26,393 Australian dol

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Charge d'Affaires a.i, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflot attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink and Charge d'Affaires a.i, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflot (L to R) attend the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink attend the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink and Charge d'Affaires a.i, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflot (L to R) attend the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink attend the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - The stage is set before the start of the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink attend the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Attendees are pictured during the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Attendees are pictured during the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Charge d'Affaires a.i, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflot attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Winning Ukraine's Future Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 4, 2023 - Charge d'Affaires a.i, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflot attends the Winning Ukraine's Future: A Transparent and Accountable Recovery Conference, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region

STORY: Iran says U.S. accountable for nuclear deal stalemate and tensions in Gulf region DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nasser Kanaani speaking at a weekly press conference STORYLINE: The United States should be held responsible for the stalemate in negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal and the escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Iran's Foreign Ministry said Monday. Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the remarks at a weekly press conference while commenting on the latest developments regarding the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the revival of the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The negotiation path is still "open" and the nuclear deal's revival can be pursued through diplomatic channels, Kanaani said, urging the U.S. side to show its determination and to make its "definite" political decision to this end. Iran signed the

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-ISRAELI ATTACK-HISTORIC CITADEL-DAMAGE

(230220) -- DAMASCUS, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People check the damage in an Israeli missile attack inside the historic citadel of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, on Feb. 20, 2023. Syria on Sunday urged the United Nations to take necessary measures to deter Israel's attacks and hold it accountable after a deadly Israeli missile attack on Damascus. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)