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Trilateral Meeting - Baghdad

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein speaks at a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam Sabbagh (not in the picture) after a trilateral meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 6, 2024. On Friday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a trilateral meeting with Araghchi and Sabbagh to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria and its consequences on neighboring countries. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trilateral Meeting - Baghdad

Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam Sabbagh speaks at a joint press conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (not in the picture) after a trilateral meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 6, 2024. On Friday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a trilateral meeting with Araghchi and Sabbagh to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria and its consequences on neighboring countries. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trilateral Meeting - Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a joint press conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam Sabbagh (not in the picture) after a trilateral meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 6, 2024. On Friday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a trilateral meeting with Araghchi and Sabbagh to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria and its consequences on neighboring countries. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trilateral Meeting - Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (L), Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (C) and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam Sabbagh attend a joint press conference after a trilateral meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 6, 2024. On Friday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a trilateral meeting with Araghchi and Sabbagh to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria and its consequences on neighboring countries. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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64th Anniversary Of Independence - Cote d’Ivoire

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (R, rear) attends a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, August 7, 2024. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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64th Anniversary Of Independence - Cote d’Ivoire

Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, August 7, 2024. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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64th Anniversary Of Independence - Cote d’Ivoire

A military vehicle takes part in a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, August 7, 2024. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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64th Anniversary Of Independence - Cote d’Ivoire

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (rear) attends a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, August 7, 2024. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-INDEPENDENCE-MILITARY PARADE

(240809) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (rear) attends a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2024. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-INDEPENDENCE-MILITARY PARADE

(240809) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2024. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-INDEPENDENCE-MILITARY PARADE

(240809) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara (R, rear) attends a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2024. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-INDEPENDENCE-MILITARY PARADE

(240809) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A military vehicle takes part in a military parade marking the 64th anniversary of Cote d'Ivoire's independence in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Aug. 7, 2024. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China donates medical equipment to Syrian hospital

STORY: China donates medical equipment to Syrian hospital SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Syrian national flags 2. various of medical equipment 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BASSAM IBRAHIM, Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NIZAR ABBAS, Director of Assad University Hospital 7. various of group photo taking STORYLINE: China donated much-needed medical equipment to a university hospital in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, in a bid to bolster the country's health sector. Assad University Hospital in Damascus received portable X-ray machines, ventilators, and oxygen concentrators from China. During the reception ceremony, Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Bassam Ibrahim expressed gratitude for the donation, stressing the signif

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Pope Francis Receives The Fathers Of 2 Baby Girls Killed In Gaza - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, the Fathers of two baby girls killed in war, one Israeli and one Arab before the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall , Vatican City, March 27, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photos/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Receives The Fathers Of 2 Baby Girls Killed In Gaza - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, the Fathers of two baby girls killed in war, one Israeli and one Arab before the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall , Vatican City, March 27, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photos/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Receives The Fathers Of 2 Baby Girls Killed In Gaza - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, the Fathers of two baby girls killed in war, one Israeli and one Arab before the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall , Vatican City, March 27, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photos/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Receives The Fathers Of 2 Baby Girls Killed In Gaza - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, the Fathers of two baby girls killed in war, one Israeli and one Arab before the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall , Vatican City, March 27, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photos/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-SEMIFINAL

(240208) -- DOHA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Qatar's Hasan Al Haydos (C) and Bassam Hisham Alrawi (R) celebrate after the semifinal between Iran and Qatar at AFC Asian Cup Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-QATAR VS CHINA

(240123) -- DOHA, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bassam Hisham Alrawi (C) of Qatar vies with Zhang Yuning of China during the Group A match between Qatar and China of AFC Asian Cup at Khalifa international statium in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

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Lebanon celebrates New Year despite hardships

STORY: Lebanon celebrates New Year despite hardships SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mawlawi and ISF Director General inspecting the troops 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IMAD OSMAN, Director General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Major General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASSAM MAWLAWI, Lebanese Interior Minister 4. various of celebrations STORYLINE: Despite the harsh economic situation in the country, the Lebanese celebrated the New Year, participating in festivities all around the country. On New Year's Eve, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi and the Director General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Major General Imad Osman oversaw the launch of the ISF patrols to maintain security in the streets of Beirut. At a ceremony held at the ISF headquarters, Major General Osman addressed the ISF members vowing to secure their dues in these harsh situations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IMAD OSMAN, Director Gene

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a view of the Edouard Aka house in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a view of the Ganamet house in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A motorcyclist passes a house in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Dec. 12, 2023. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a street view in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks in front of the Edouard Aka house in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Dec. 12, 2023. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a street view in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A car passes the Ganamet house in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, Dec. 12, 2023. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-GRAND-BASSAM-VIEW

(231215) -- GRAND-BASSAM, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a view of National Museum of Costume of Grand-Bassam in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire. Grand-Bassam, the capital of the Grand-Bassam Department in the Sud-Comoé Region, is located about 40 kilometers east of Abidjan. It is home to many historic constructions dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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Syria supports one-China principle: senior official

STORY: Syria supports one-China principle: senior official DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the general debate of Bassam Sabbagh at UN Headquarters STORYLINE: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty. This is according to Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh in his speech at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM SABBAGH, Syrian vice foreign minister "Syria supports the one-China principle; it supports the positions of the People's Republic of China in confronting attempts of external interference in its internal affairs; it stresses China's inalienable right to take whatever measures and steps it decides to defend its sovereignty." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from UN Headquarters. (XHTV)

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Syria supports one-China principle: senior official

*** Highlights: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty, said Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh. *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty. This is according to Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh in his speech at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM SABBAGH, Syrian vice foreign minister "Syria supports the one-China principle; it supports the positions of the People's Republic of China in confronting attempts of external interference in its internal affairs; it stresses China's inalienable right to take whatever measures and steps it decides to defend its sovereignty."

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230926) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh (at the podium and on the screens) delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 26, 2023. Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty, said Sabbagh on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230926) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 26, 2023. Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty, said Sabbagh on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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Armed clashes continue in Lebanon's Palestinian refugee camp

STORY: Armed clashes continue in Lebanon's Palestinian refugee camp DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of armed clashes in Lebanon's southern camp of Ain Al-Helweh 2. various of an ambulance arriving at the site of the clashes 3. various of destroyed buildings while clashes are ongoing 4. various of smoke coming out of the explosions STORYLINE: Clashes erupted again on Tuesday in southern Lebanon's Ain Al-Helweh refugee camp, hosting largely Palestinians, despite a cease-fire reached between rival factions on Monday. Some sniper bullets and shells crossed the outskirts of the camp into the nearby neighborhoods in Sidon city, and a "B7" shell exploded near a point where several photographers and media staff were stationed. No injuries were recorded. Many Lebanese soldiers were deployed in the area. Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi stressed that "the army is carrying out all its duties in this region, as in others, despite all the

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Donation campaign launched in Lebanon to support quake-hit Syrians

STORY: Donation campaign launched in Lebanon to support quake-hit Syrians DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the campaign 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN BANJAK, Donation campaign supporter 3. various of the campaign 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASSAM AL-KADRI, Donation campaign supporter STORYLINE: A donation campaign has been launched by the Martyr Rachid Brom dispensary in Lebanon to support quake-hit Syrians. The campaign supporters drive through the southern city of Sidon and call on people to donate for Syrians. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN BANJAK, Donation campaign supporter "At the dispensary of the martyr Rachid Brom, we launched a donation campaign dubbed 'the campaign for supporting the brotherly Syrian population through the earthquake and siege.' Of course, the title is clear. It explains the suffering of the Syrian population from the earthquake, which led to the collapse of a large number of buildings and houses, and the suffe

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Lebanese attend Christmas tree lightening ceremony

STORY: Lebanese attend Christmas tree lightening ceremony DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Christmas activities 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MICHEL MOUAWAD, MP 3. various of Christmas activities STORYLINE: Hundreds of people on Thursday night gathered in Achrafieh, one of Beirut's oldest and most charming districts, to celebrate the lightening of the Christmas tree, an event that takes place every year in preparation for Christmas Eve. Families had the opportunity to watch the marvelous Christmas tree and Santa Claus who passed by to salute the audience, creating a happy atmosphere among people. A band played Christmas music and little girls sang Christmas songs in a joyful ambience, motivating the audience to dance. The ceremony was attended by several Lebanese officials including Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi and MP Michel Mouawad who described the scene as one reflecting the resistance and resilience of the Lebanese population amid the c

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(SP)QATAR-AL KHOR-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP A-QAT VS ECU

(221120) -- AL KHOR, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bassam Alrawi (R) of Qatar heads the ball with Romario Ibarra of Ecuador during the Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)QATAR-AL KHOR-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP A-QAT VS ECU

(221120) -- AL KHOR, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bassam Alrawi of Qatar competes during the Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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Lebanon to adopt strict security measures after bank raids

STORY: Lebanon to adopt strict security measures after bank raids DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the meetingSOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM MAWLAWI, Lebanese Interior Ministervarious of the security force STORYLINE: Security forces will take strict measures amid mounting security concerns after a number of bank raids carried out by angry depositors demanding their savings, Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said on Friday. Mawlawi made the remarks during a press conference at the Interior Ministry, where security agencies were present to discuss the measures to keep the country safe and stable. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM MAWLAWI, Lebanese Interior Minister "Depositors should be aware not to be enticed by anyone to destroy the security situation in the country or the system due to political reasons, or to implement agendas that may hinder the security situation of the country. It started with banks but we don't know where it will end.

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Huawei holds tech exchange meeting in Kuwait to promote cooperation

STORY: Huawei holds tech exchange meeting in Kuwait to promote cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. guests at the meeting 2. Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei speaking during the meeting 3. Bassam AlFeeli, director of Innovation and Enterprise at Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, speaking at the meeting 4. CEO of Huawei Kuwait Lin Jincan speaking during the meeting 5. student of the 2022 "Seeds for the Future" training program presenting her projects during the meeting 6. alumni of the "Seeds for the Future" training program attending the meeting. 7. students winning awards for their innovations STORYLINE: Chinese tech firm Huawei on Tuesday held an alumni meeting for its information and communication technology (ICT) training program to enhance skills of Kuwaiti young talents and promote sci-tech exchange between the two countries. During the event, participants of the 2022 "Seeds for the Future" training progr

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-HUAWEI-TRAINING PROGRAM-MEETING

(220907) -- KUWAIT CITY, Sept. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei (C), director of Innovation and Enterprise at Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Bassam AlFeeli (R) and CEO of Huawei Kuwait Lin Jincan attend an alumni meeting for the 2022 "Seeds for the Future" training program held by Huawei, in Hawally Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 6, 2022. Chinese tech firm Huawei on Tuesday held an alumni meeting for its information and communication technology (ICT) training program to enhance skills of Kuwaiti young talents and promote sci-tech exchange between the two countries. (Xinhua/Yin Ke)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-HUAWEI-TRAINING PROGRAM-MEETING

(220907) -- KUWAIT CITY, Sept. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bassam AlFeeli, director of Innovation and Enterprise at Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, speaks during an alumni meeting for the 2022 "Seeds for the Future" training program held by Huawei, in Hawally Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 6, 2022. Chinese tech firm Huawei on Tuesday held an alumni meeting for its information and communication technology (ICT) training program to enhance skills of Kuwaiti young talents and promote sci-tech exchange between the two countries. (Xinhua/Yin Ke)

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Egypt's president meets Saudi FM on bilateral ties, regional issues

STORY: Egypt's president meets Saudi FM on bilateral ties, regional issues DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Presidential palace 2. various of Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi meeting with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (courtesy of the Presidency) 3. various of Presidential palace STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday met with visiting Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Cairo, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional and international issues of mutual interests, said the Egyptian presidency. Sisi stressed that the Egypt-Saudi Arabia ties represent "a cornerstone for stability in the entire Middle East region," particularly considering the delicate conditions Arab countries are going through and various challenges they are facing, said Egypt's presidential spokesman Bassam Rady in a statement. For his part, the Saudi foreign minister high

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5 Arab states gather in Egypt to discuss all-round cooperation

STORY: 5 Arab states gather in Egypt to discuss all-round cooperation DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: NEW ALAMEIN, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian presidency 2. various of a presidential reception (official shots) STORYLINE: The leaders of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq met on Monday over means to develop their all-round relations, just a day before a five-way summit in New Alamein, a coastal city in northwestern Egypt. During the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi expressed his country's appreciation for the close historical bonds that united Arab countries, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said in a statement. Sisi and the other four Arab leaders - UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordanian King Abdullah II, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi - also exchanged views on enhancing relations and cooperation in all available areas a

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Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies lose majority in parliamentary elections

STORY: Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies lose majority in parliamentary elections DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi holding a press conference to announce results of parliamentary elections STORYLINE: Lebanon's Interior Ministry on Tuesday announced the final results of the 2022 parliamentary elections, which showed the loss of majority in the parliament by Hezbollah and its allies. Hezbollah and its allies secured 59 seats, down from 71 in the previous elections in 2018, which are fewer than the 65 seats needed to secure a majority in the 128-seat parliament. The Free Patriotic Movement, a major Hezbollah ally, is no longer the largest Christian parliamentary bloc in the country as it won 18 seats compared to its rival the Lebanese Forces, which won 20 seats. Moreover, Hezbollah lost key allies including Druze leader Talal Arslan and Sunni leader Faysal Karame in Tripoli. The results published by the Ministry o

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Lebanon monitors bribery practices in upcoming elections: president

STORY: Lebanon monitors bribery practices in upcoming elections: president DATELINE: May 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:27 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MICHEL AOUN, Lebanese President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASSAM MAWLAWI, Lebanese Interior Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMED RASHID AL-KHATTABI, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States STORYLINE: Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Saturday called on the Lebanese people to vote consciously and not be influenced by electoral bribery in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled on Sunday. "Remember that whoever buys you today, at a cheap price, will sell you tomorrow at the most expensive price. There is a lot of money spent, coming from suspicious sources and for suspicious goals, so do not allow it to achieve its goals," Aoun said in a televised address to the Lebanese on the eve of the elections. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MICHEL AOUN, Lebanese President "Exploiting your pain, and the neediness of so

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Lebanon's poor no longer able to afford traditional flatbread

STORY: Lebanon's poor no longer able to afford traditional flatbread DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:45 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of staff making Mankoushe, a traditional Lebanese flatbread 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): LATIFA MOURSEL, Beirut citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASSAM BOU DARGHAM, Baker 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ALI FARHAT, Baker 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): ALI FARHAT, Baker 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): BASSAM BOU DARGHAM, Baker STORYLINE: Lebanon's steep economic crisis deprived the Lebanese poor of their cheapest daily food the "Mankoushe," which consists of a dough covered in thyme and olive oil. A thyme Mankoushe used to sell at around 1,000 Lebanese pounds (0.66 USD), which was affordable for the most vulnerable population in the country. The situation has changed following the collapse of the Lebanese pound with bakeries selling each Mankoushe at a minimum of 8,000 Lebanese pounds in light of the increase in the prices of imported ingredients. Latifa Moursel, a

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Islamic State not sincere in hostage swap talks: Jordan lawmaker

Photo taken Feb. 1, 2015, shows Bassam Al-Manaseer, chairman of the Arab International Affairs Committee, during an interview with Kyodo News in Amman, after a video purporting to show the killing of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto was posted online. The senior Jordanian parliamentarian said Islamic State militants could not be trusted to follow through on a possible hostage swap deal which was seen as tied to the release of Goto. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jordan seeking release of pilot, Japanese journalist: lawmaker

Bassam Al-Manaseer, chairman of the foreign affairs committee in Jordan's lower house of parliament, says in Amman on Jan. 26, 2015, that the Jordanian government is in talks for the release of its air force pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh and Japanese journalist Kenji Goto held hostage by the Islamic State militant group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Amman considers releasing terrorist in exchange for hostages

Photo taken Jan. 26, 2015, in Amman shows Bassam Al-Manaseer, chair of the Arab International Affairs Committee. He and another member of the Jordanian parliament said the country may be willing to release a convicted terrorist in exchange for a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian military pilot believed to be held hostage by Islamic State militants. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Asian Cup final

Yuya Osako (blue) of Japan and Bassam Al Rawi of Qatar vie for the ball during the second half of the Asian Cup final in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 1, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo