Iran calls for "duly" disarming "terrorist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan Region

STORY: Iran calls for "duly" disarming "terrorist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan Region DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said that anti-Iran "terrorist groups" operating in Iraq's Kurdistan Region must be disarmed and relocated from the border area by the upcoming deadline of Sep. 19, stressing that the deadline would not be extended. Kanaani made the comments during his regular press conference in Tehran, where he said Iran expects the Iraqi government to fully implement a security agreement signed with Iran in March that requires the disbanding of the separatist groups, according to the official news agency IRNA. He said Iran is aware that the Iraqi government has communicated the contents of the agreement to the authorities in the Kurdistan Region, adding that "Iran is now awaiting the implementation of the agr

Iran says "new chapter" opened in cooperation with IAEA during Grossi's visit

STORY: Iran says "new chapter" opened in cooperation with IAEA during Grossi's visit DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry's press conference STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that during the recent visit by Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Tehran, a new chapter was opened in the cooperation between Iran and the agency. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a weekly press conference, saying that "good agreements" were reached between Tehran and the IAEA during Grossi's visit. The Iranian spokesman lauded Grossi's trip as extension of Iran's "active diplomacy" with the agency, expressing hope that such efforts would prepare the ground for the resolution of technical differences. Kanaani said Iran expects the IAEA to fulfill its responsibilities and obligations and defend the member states' nuclear rights. He said in view of the agr

Cartoon: Agricultural machines extensively used in China's farms

STORY: Cartoon: Agricultural machines extensively used in China's farms DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cartoon about agricultural machines STORYLINE: Sowing, fertilizing, spraying pesticides, reaping... On the farmland in rural China, agricultural machines have been introduced to assist farming and harvest. The period from the end of May to the beginning of June each year is crucial for crop planting and harvest in east China's Anhui Province. Farmers need to harvest wheat and transplant rice seedlings within around two weeks. Thanks to the application of smart agriculture technology and modern agricultural machines, the farmland productivity has been greatly increased. Three small-sized harvesters can handle approximately 60 mu (about 4 hectares) of farmland in 2 hours. The highly efficient combine harvesters also reduce crop losses. The color sorter for seeds will tell a seed's quality and sift out inferior ones. Agr

Cambodia, Japan agree to ensure full implementation of RCEP free trade deal

STORY: Cambodia, Japan agree to ensure full implementation of RCEP free trade deal DATELINE: March 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:17 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cambodia and Japan on Sunday agreed to ensure the full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement for the benefit of all, according to a Cambodia-Japan joint statement. The statement was released after a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Peace Palace in the capital Phnom Penh. "The two prime ministers consented to strengthen cooperation to ensure the full implementation of the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement," the statement said. Signed on Nov. 15, 2020 and entered in force on Jan. 1, 2022, RCEP is a mega trade deal between 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its five free trade agr

THE AGR OF INNOCENCE

THE AGR OF INNOCENCE

THE AGR OF INNOCENCE WINONA RYDER Date: 1993