7 countries sign UN convention on judicial sale of ships in Malta

STORY: 7 countries sign UN convention on judicial sale of ships in Malta SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:51 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: Malta and six other countries on Wednesday signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, also known as the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships. During a ceremony presided over by Malta's President Myriam Spiteri Debono, the document was signed by Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, Spain, Cote d'Ivoire, and Antigua and Barbuda. The document, adopted in 2022 by the UN General Assembly, is aimed at solving cross-border recognition of judicial sale of ships, which helps protect the incentives of financial institutions in ship financing and promote the development of international shipping and trade. The first signing ceremony of the convention was held in September 2023 in Beijing, when 15 countries and re

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Pro-Palestine Demonstrations in Bogota

Demonstrators take part in a demonstration in support of Palestine on June 4, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Security corridor" shields Türkiye from terrorism: president

STORY: "Security corridor" shields Türkiye from terrorism: president SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in southeastern Sirnak province of Türkiye (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: By building a "security corridor" along the southern borders, Türkiye is successfully walling itself off from terrorism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. The "security corridor" refers to a 30-40 kilometer deep security zone Türkiye is committed to creating along its borders with Iraq and Syria. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "We are completely preventing the fire around us from spreading to our country by the security corridor we have started to create along our southern borders." The Turkish forces often carry out cross-border operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters in northern Iraq,

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Palestine Supporters Rally in Bogota - Colombia

Supporters of Palestine rally outside the Israelian embassy in Bogota, Colombia by waving Palestine flags and banners, on October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

6th China-Arab States Expo kicks off in northwest China

STORY: 6th China-Arab States Expo kicks off in northwest China DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sixth China-Arab States Expo 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU XIAOZHUANG, Senior Product Manager of TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co., Ltd. 3. various of cooperation between China and the Arab States STORYLINE: The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. The offline exhibition area at the expo is nearly 40,000 square meters, and more than 1,000 domestic and foreign enterprises have participated in the exhibition. SOU

Lao PM vows closer cooperation to support Belt and Road Initiative

STORY: Lao PM vows closer cooperation to support Belt and Road Initiative DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-ASEAN Expo 2. various of China-Lao railway 3. SOUNDBITE (Lao): SONEXAY SIPHANDONE, Lao Prime Minister STORYLINE: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has expressed the country's continued support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Siphandone made the remarks in an interview on Saturday when attending the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The prime minister said the two country's cooperation in infrastructure is producing practical results. He hailed the China-Laos Railway for promoting cooperation between China, Laos, and other ASEAN countries, creating jobs, and enhancing personnel exchanges. SOUNDBITE (Lao): SONEXAY SIPHANDONE, Lao Prime Minister "On April 13, 2023, Laos and China jointly launched China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger tra

UN chief "disappointed" by Security Council failure to extend Syria cross-border relief operations

STORY: UN chief "disappointed" by Security Council failure to extend Syria cross-border relief operations DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 3. various of journalists STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is disappointed that the Security Council was not able to reach an agreement on extending the authorization of UN cross-border relief operations in Syria, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "The Secretary-General is disappointed that the Security Council was not able to reach an agreement today on extending the authorization of United Nations cross-border relief operations in Syria. UN cross-border assistance remains a veritable lifeline for millions of people in the northwest of Syria as humanitarian needs have reached an a

Kenya delays reopening of Somali border amid surge in cross-border attacks

STORY: Kenya delays reopening of Somali border amid surge in cross-border attacks DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kithure Kindiki, cabinet secretary for Interior and National Administration, inspecting a refugee camp 2. SOUNDBITE (Swahili): KITHURE KINDIKI, Cabinet secretary for Interior and National Administration of Kenya 3. various of refugees 4. Various of the official inspecting a refugee camp STORYLINE: Kenya said Wednesday that the reopening of the border with Somalia will be delayed due to increased cross-border terror attacks by al-Shabab terrorists. Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kithure Kindiki, said at the Dadaab refugee camp in northeast Kenya that cross-border incursions will be dealt with first. SOUNDBITE (Swahili): KITHURE KINDIKI, Cabinet secretary for Interior and National Administration of Kenya "Kenyan and Somali governments have kicked start talks to reopen the border from Mandera, Liboi,

Turkish intelligence kills 3rd PKK member in N. Iraq over 1 week

STORY: Turkish intelligence kills 3rd PKK member in N. Iraq over 1 week DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of old anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N.Iraq 2. various of two photos of Eyvaz Beyaz 3. various of the militants of PKK 4. various of some old anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N.Iraq 5. various of the militants of PKK 6. various of old anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N.Iraq STORYLINE: Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) killed a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the third one in a week, in a cross-border operation in northern Iraq, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday. Turkish intelligence "neutralized" Eyvaz Beyaz, wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) with a red notice, in the Duhok-Gara region of Iraq, Anadolu quoted anonymous security sources as saying. Turkish authorities often use the term "neutrali

UN continues cross-border aid delivery to Syria

STORY: UN continues cross-border aid delivery to Syria DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The United Nations (UN) is continuing its cross-border aid delivery into Northwest Syria in the aftermath of the massive earthquakes, said a UN spokesman on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "Today, 22 trucks carrying aid from the World Food Programme and the UN Refugee Agency crossed through Bab Al-Hawa crossing. Two additional trucks carrying tents provided by UNHCR crossed the Bab Al-Salam crossing. In Northwest Syria, shelter needs are the top priority among displaced people. Many homes have collapsed in the aftermath of the earthquakes. As of Feb. 14, according to the latest information we received, more than 8,900 buildings have been completely or partially destroyed in nort

EU justice ministers discuss cooperation in fighting cross-border crime

STORY: EU justice ministers discuss cooperation in fighting cross-border crime DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Logo of Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2. various of European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders (L) and Sweden's Minister for Justice Gunnar Strommer 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Judicial cooperation in the fight against organized crime topped the agenda of an informal meeting of the European Union (EU) member states' justice and home affairs ministers here on Friday. "Organized crime has never posed such a threat to the EU and its citizens as it does today," Sweden's Minister for Justice Gunnar Strommer said in a press release. "This is particularly true in Sweden. Effective judicial cooperation is therefore crucial as we step up the fight against cross-border crime." At the meeting, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) presented its work to support the coordination of cross-bo

UN chief welcomes extension of authorization for cross-border aid deliveries into Syria

STORY: UN chief welcomes extension of authorization for cross-border aid deliveries into Syria DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric walking up to podium 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday welcomed the Security Council's decision to extend cross-border aid deliveries into Syria for another six months, said his spokesman. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, read the statement to reporters at a daily press briefing. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "The secretary-general takes note of today's decision by the Council to confirm the extension of its authorization for UN cross-border humanitarian operations, which remain an indispensable lifeline for 4.1 million people in northwest Syria. The decision to confirm the extension of that autho

Russian, Jordanian FMs discuss bilateral ties, Syrian crisis

STORY: Russian, Jordanian FMs discuss bilateral ties, Syrian crisis DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting and joint press conference STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held in Amman on Thursday a meeting with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which the two sides discussed, among others, bilateral ties and the Syrian crisis. The Russian foreign minister said at a joint press conference that his meeting with Safadi was "fruitful," expressing the hope for more cooperation in economic, commercial, educational, and agricultural fields between the two countries. On the Syrian crisis, Lavrov praised Jordan's efforts in supporting a political solution in Syria, emphasizing the necessity of increasing assistance to Damascus in the implementation of the UN 2642 Resolution, which authorized a cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism in Syria. Lavrov also said the two countries agreed on the need to support

Greece, Frontex organize rescue operation exercise off Rhodes

STORY: Greece, Frontex organize rescue operation exercise off Rhodes DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the international rescue operation exercise off the coasts of Rhodes island 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): GEORGIOS CHRISTIANOS, Hellenic Coast Guard captain 3. various of the international rescue operation exercise off the coasts of Rhodes island STORYLINE: An international rescue operation exercise off the coast of Rhodes Island in Greece took place on Thursday, as part of a drive to strengthen cross-border cooperation on saving lives at sea. The operation was organized by the Greek Coast Guard, and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). Vessels with crews from France and Italy, as well as airplanes from Latvia, joined Greek forces in the exercise. SOUNDBITE (Greek): GEORGIOS CHRISTIANOS, Hellenic Coast Guard captain "Our priority is the protection of human life at sea. We explored how we can work together for the most desired r

China committed to maintaining security of cross-border infrastructure with all parties

STORY: China committed to maintaining security of cross-border infrastructure with all parties DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: United Nations CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): GENG SHUANG, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations STORYLINE: China is seriously concerned about the recent multiple leaks and powerful underwater explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipeline, and is ready to cooperate with all parties to ensure the safety of cross-border infrastructure, a Chinese envoy said Friday. Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at the Security Council meeting on the Nordstream Pipeline. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): GENG SHUANG, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations "China is seriously concerned about the recent multiple leaks and powerful underwater explosions on the Nordstream gas pipeline. The

Kenya, Somalia agree to fight terrorism, resume cross-border trade

STORY: Kenya, Somalia agree to fight terrorism, resume cross-border trade DATELINE: July 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan President welcoming his Somali counterpart 2. various of bilateral meetings 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HASSAN SHEIKH MOHAMUD, Somali President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President 5. various of press conference 6. various of Kenyan and Somali leaders STORYLINE: Kenyan and Somali leaders on Friday recommitted to fighting terrorism, tackling drought, and resuming cross-border trade as the two countries revitalize their engagement in all areas of mutual interest. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Somalia counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud directed the security agencies of the two countries to coordinate their efforts in the anti-terror fight to ensure the safety and protection of the citizens of both countries, while intensifying the fight against terrorism. In a joint communique issued in the Kenyan

On site in Ukraine: Large number of Ukrainians cross border fleeing conflict

STORY: On site in Ukraine: Large number of Ukrainians cross border fleeing conflict DATELINE: March 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: UHRYNOW, Ukraine CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (Chinese): REN KE, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Ukrainians waiting to enter Poland STORYLINE: STANDUP (Chinese): REN KE, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, I'm Ren Ke with Xinhua News Agency. I'm now in the Ukrainian border town Uhrynow. You can see that behind me is the border inspection station. Crossing the checkpoint is Polish territory. A large number of Ukrainians, who are mainly women and children, are waiting to enter Poland. Many volunteers from the Red Cross and some charity organizations provide food and beverage for free." As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates and intensifies, Ukrainians are fleeing in increasing numbers to neighboring countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that Russian and Ukrainian delegations will resume talks on Monday via video link. Deleg