Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Interview: Pakistani PM deems Pakistan-China friendship unshakable

STORY: Interview: Pakistani PM deems Pakistan-China friendship unshakable SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHEHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHEHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SHEHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on an official visit to China from Tuesday to Saturday. Ahead of his China tour, Sharif took an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHEHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister "We (Pakistan and China) are two iron brothers. Our friendship is unshakable. Our hearts beat together. China is one country around the globe, which is one of the most trusted friends of Pakistan, and China has stood by Pakistan through thick and thin." SOUND

E

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-PRIME MINISTER-INTERVIEW

(240604) -- ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Pakistani PM deems Pakistan-China friendship unshakable" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ahmad Kamal)

E

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-PRIME MINISTER-INTERVIEW

(240604) -- ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Pakistani PM deems Pakistan-China friendship unshakable" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

E

Turkish investors flock to gold amid Middle East turmoils

STORY: Turkish investors flock to gold amid Middle East turmoils SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Kuyumcukent, the center of the jewelry industry in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): FARUK MUTLU, Turkish citizen 4. various of people buying gold from a jewelry store in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RIZA GOKAY TUGSAVROL, Owner of Harem Gold 6. various of gold information 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with the Ekoturk broadcaster STORYLINE: Faruk Mutlu, a Turkish citizen, stepped into a bustling jewelry store in Türkiye's vibrant city of Istanbul. Armed with his savings, he resolved to convert them into gold, an alternative he deems "always valuable." With the escalating tensions in the Middle East at the beginning of last week, rumors swirled of an imminent rise in gold prices, prompting Mutlu to seize the opportu

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

March For Democracy - Warsaw

Leader of main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) Donald Tusk, former Polish President and leader of the Independent Polish Trade Union Solidarity Lech Walesa and supporters and members of opposition parties take part in a protest against the new commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security and 'theft, high prices and lies' in Warsaw, Poland, 04 June 2023. Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed on 29 May into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022. The commission will have the power to waive an administrative decision it deems was made under Russian influence, and in the case of people making such decisions issue a ban of up to 10 years from holding a public office that involves public funds. The date of June 4 chosen because it is the 34th anniversary of the first partial-free elections in Poland. Photo by Damian Burzykowski / Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

U.S. human rights report vital tool for foreign policy goals: Eurasia Review

STORY: U.S. human rights report vital tool for foreign policy goals: Eurasia Review DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "At a time when an estimated 3,897 people have been killed in 117 mass shootings in just three months in 2023 and another 5,280 people have died by suicide in the same period, the U.S. State Department released its '2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,' touting itself as the savior of human rights while slandering and smearing countries it deems as rivals or unfriendly, according to Eurasia Review on March 26. Covering hundreds of pages on how other governments have "jailed, tortured, or even killed" political opponents, human rights defenders, and journalists, the report kept silent on the thousands of Americans who have lost their lives due to mass shootings, police brutality, a

E

BOJ head Kuroda giving speech

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda gives a speech in Tokyo on April 12, 2013. Kuroda said the central bank will maintain its easy monetary policy until it attains its 2 percent inflation target, indicating that monetary easing will remain in place beyond two years if the bank deems it necessary.

E

Court deems state, firms partly responsible for spread of CJD+

OTSU, Japan - With a photo of his diseased wife in hand, Sanichi Tani is moved to tears after the Otsu District Court recognized partial responsibility on the part of the state and pharmaceutical companies for the spread of the brain-wasting Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and urged that settlements be reached in a damages suit Nov. 14, 2002. Tani is leader of the plaintiffs in the suit.

E

Retired diplomat deems giant pandas' arrival a symbol of "new start in U.S.-China relations"

STORY: Retired diplomat deems giant pandas' arrival a symbol of "new start in U.S.-China relations" DATELINE: April 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:59 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of pandas at Smithsonian's National Zoo 2 various of the arrival of a couple of giant pandas in 1972 (Courtesy of Smithsonian's National Zoo) 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Retired U.S. diplomat 4 various of the arrival of a couple of giant pandas in 1972 (Courtesy of Smithsonian's National Zoo) 5 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Retired U.S. diplomat 6 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Retired U.S. diplomat 7 SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Retired U.S. diplomat 8 SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Retired U.S. diplomat STORYLINE: Giant pandas, which first came to the United States 50 years ago, are "a symbol of a new start in U.S.-China relations." Such remarks were made by retired U.S. career diplomat Chas Freeman in a recent virtual interview with Xinhua. He was Richar

E

A GUIDE FOR THE MARRIED MAN

A GUIDE FOR THE MARRIED MAN KAREN ARTHUR, SID CAESAR, MICKY DEEMS A GUIDE FOR THE MARRIED MAN KAREN ARTHUR, SID CAESAR, MICKY DEEMS Date: 1967

E

Same-sex couple joins LGBT parade in NY

Koyuki Higashi (R on front row) and her partner Hiroko Masuhara from Japan join a parade in New York on June 28, 2015, to appeal for the furthering of the rights of sexual minorities. Such parades were held all over the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that recognizes same-sex marriage as legal and deems state-level bans on it unconstitutional. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E