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Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Faruk YUSUF of Limoges Hand Ball during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Limoges Handball on December 05, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Faruk YUSUF and Dino SLAVIC of Limoges Hand Ball during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Limoges Handball on December 05, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Faruk YUSUF of Limoges Hand Ball during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Limoges Handball on December 05, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Faruk YUSUF of Limoges Hand Ball during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Limoges Handball on December 05, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handball French Championship - Rennes v Limoges

Faruk YUSUF of Limoges Hand Ball during the French championship, Liqui Moly Starligue handball match between Cesson-Rennes MH and Limoges Handball on December 05, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES-NEW DIRECT ROUTE

(240703) -- DHAKA, July 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Bangladeshi Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism Muhammad Faruk Khan speaks at the launching ceremony of a new direct route from Beijing to Dhaka by China Southern Airlines in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Southern Airlines to launch direct flights linking Beijing, Dhaka" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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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

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Chinese New Year celebrated in BiH

STORY: Chinese New Year celebrated in BiH SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: Sarajevo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH, Executive Director of Center for Promotion and Development of BRI 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JELENA, Head of Chinese Department at East Sarajevo University STORYLINE: Chinese Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina held a reception on Thursday for the Spring Festival of 2024 in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Nearly 400 representatives from all walks of life in China and BiH attended the event. Representatives from BiH extended their New Year greetings to the Chinese people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH, Executive Director of Center for Promotion and Development of BRI "I wish that the Chinese New Year of Dragon will bring more success to China

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Balkan Athletics Championships - Istanbul

Salih Teksoz and Omer Faruk Bozdag poses for their new national record at the 28th Balkan Athletics Championships on February 10, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China will continue to be engine of world economy: BiH expert

STORY: China will continue to be engine of world economy: BiH expert SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Sarajevo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH STORYLINE: China's GDP growth grew 5.2 percent year on year in 2023, meeting the government's target of around 5 percent despite domestic challenges and external pressure. An expert of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has highlighted the resilience of the Chinese economy, noting that it will continue to be the engine of the world economy. SOUNDBITE (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH "Last year it was, generally speaking in global level, very challenging for all world. And of course, China faced also some challenges. The Chinese government took a lot of measures to maintain a perma

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European observers highlight importance of dialogue between EU, China

STORY: European observers highlight importance of dialogue between EU, China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Union (file footage) 2. various of Beijing (file footage) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 4. various of the China-Europe freight train (file footage) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ALAIN LABAT, President of the Federation of French-Chinese Associations STORYLINE: Some European observers have stressed the significance of the relationship between the European Union and China, emphasizing the need for increased dialogue between the two sides. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership and the 25th anniversary of the China-EU Summit mechanism. And a China-EU Summit was held in Beijing on Thursday, the first in-person meeting between the two sides after the pandemic

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BiH expert calls on China, EU to focus more on development

STORY: BiH expert calls on China, EU to focus more on development SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Sarajevo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 3. various of Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH STORYLINE: The 24th China-EU Summit was held in Beijing on Thursday. An expert of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has called on both sides to put their agenda more on development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH "I'm expecting to see more political debate on how to work on common interest between the United States and China, but also between China and the European Union to avoid some factors to avoid some differences, not to speak about political issues, speak more about how to develop." The expert also expressed his optimism

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Int'l analysts upbeat about China's economic prospect

STORY: Int'l analysts upbeat about China's economic prospect SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): LOUNCENY TRAORE, Professor at Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 7. various of China STORYLINE: China's economic recovery continued to gather steam against all odds this year, injecting much-needed certainty and vitality into the global economy. The country's economy expanded 5.2 percent year on year in the first three quarters of the year, the best performance among the world's major economies. Consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role in driving growth, contributing over 83 percent to economic growth in the first three qua

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BiH expert believes common interests prevail in China-Europe ties

STORY: BiH expert believes common interests prevail in China-Europe ties SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Sarajevo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Europe freight trains 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH STORYLINE: An expert of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has recently said that common interests still prevail in China-Europe ties despite some differences. SOUNDBITE (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH "When it comes to relations between China and European Union, of course, there are some differences. But I would prefer to speak more about similarities, or if you want to say common interests. Common interests is mostly. I would say, there is no argument about that in the trade issue. So China and the EU are both either first and main partners for export, import, or at the very top place, like among the top three export partners. So

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BRI brings tangible benefits to BiH over past decade: experts

STORY: BRI brings tangible benefits to BiH over past decade: experts SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Sarajevo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALBIN MUSLIC, Deputy chairman of the Group for Asia, Parliamentary Assembly of BiH STORYLINE: At a seminar on Belt and Road cooperation held in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on Tuesday, attendees spoke highly of the benefits that China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative has brought to BiH over the past decade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH "Obviously, in the past ten years, we have had some really marvelous success in the Belt and Road Initiative. Because ten years before, we didn't have a visa-free regime between two countries, we didn't have any contracts. Now, we have at least the t

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Green, digital transition to unleash huge potential for future BRI cooperation: BRF delegates

STORY: Green, digital transition to unleash huge potential for future BRI cooperation: BRF delegates DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUNAYYAN MOHAMMED ABDULLAHR, ACWA Power Company, Saudi Arabia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JELENA GRUBOR STEFANOVIC, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Burger King (China) Holding Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TEDDY TRILAKSONO, Journalist, The Jakarta Post STORYLINE: The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation concluded on Wednesday in Beijing. Many delegates attending the two-day forum have expressed confidence in green and digital transition for the future of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUNAYYAN MOHAMMED ABDULLAHR, ACWA Power Company, Saudi Arabia "We need to really put more emphasis on green energy, like green hydr

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10 yrs of BRI cooperation: beginning of a big story | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: 10 yrs of BRI cooperation: beginning of a big story | Sunny's Spotlight DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China National Convention Center 2. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of China National Convention Center 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAMER KAMAL AYOUB BICHAI, Galaxia Group 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUPERT VARNAI, CEO, Cathay Partners 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Burger King (China) Holding Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VADIM SMIRNOV, Deputy CEO, Petroleum Industry of Serbia, NIS a.d. Novi Sad 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RUPERT VARNAI, CEO, Cathay Partners 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Burger King (China) Holding Co., Ltd. 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): DONOVAN CHIMHANDAMBA, President & CEO of NYANZA Light Metals 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): VADIM SMIRNOV, Deputy CEO, Petroleum Industry of Serbia, NIS a.d. Novi Sad 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Burger Ki

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Turks' demand for used phones grows as prices of new ones soar

STORY: Turks' demand for used phones grows as prices of new ones soar DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets with cell phones 2. various of phone shops 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): GUVEN ISIK, Smartphone shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): OZAN SENOL, University student STORYLINE: With new smartphone prices skyrocketing due to a declining national currency, Turkish consumers, especially young people, are increasingly turning towards purchasing more affordable secondhand ones. "The secondhand smartphone market is very vibrant these days," said Faruk Kocabas, Türkiye CEO of MediaMarkt, a German consumer electronics retailer. "Consumers are looking for cheaper alternatives in the face of high prices. They are turning to secondhand or refurbished smartphones," he told Milliyet Daily, predicting that 300,000 to 500,000 refurbished phones would be sold in the country this year. The main reason for the price hike of smartp

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(SP)PORTUGAL-LISBON-EURO-2024-QUALIFIERS-POR-BIH

(230618) -- LISBON, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bosnia and Herzegovina's head coach Faruk Hadzibegic gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 group J qualifiers match between Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua)

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China-made trains enter service in Istanbul's new metro line

STORY: China-made trains enter service in Istanbul's new metro line DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of subway stations and subway trains 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HALUK OGUZ, Management specialist, CRRC ZELC's subsidiary in Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): FARUK BOSTANCI, Administrative affairs chief at CRRC Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): EMIRHAN ERSOY, Istanbul resident STORYLINE: A batch of China-made automated driverless trains were put into operation on a new metro line that officially opened to the public on Sunday in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 34-kilometer metro line connects central Istanbul and the city's new international airport. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the opening ceremony that the trains, which can run up to 120 kilometers per hour, will bring convenience to passengers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish Preside

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20th CPC National Congress, a meeting of great significance

STORY: 20th CPC National Congress, a meeting of great significance DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ALLAM, Egypt's former ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye STORYLINE: The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will be convened from Oct. 16 in Beijing. It's seen as a significant conference held at a critical moment in China's new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-around way. The conference will plan out the goals, tasks and major policies for the party and coun

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Cash-strapped Turks seek alternative heat sources amid soaring gas prices

STORY: Cash-strapped Turks seek alternative heat sources amid soaring gas prices DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views of Istanbul city 2. various of the stove bazaar, people shopping in the bazaar 3. various of Emirali Gulmez, a retired Turkish citizen shopping in stove bazaar 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): EMIRALI GULMEZ, Local resident 5. various of the stove bazaar, wood and coal stoves 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): EMIRALI GULMEZ, Local resident 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): HAKAN CETIN, Co-owner of stove store 8. various of stove bazaar, wood and coal stoves 9. various of Murat Celik, owner of Celik Soba in stove bazaar 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MURAT CELIK, Owner of Celik Soba 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): FARUK TOPCU, Cafe owner in downtown Istanbul 12. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 13. various of gas pipeline STORYLINE: With consecutive hikes in the past six months, natural gas prices have increased by 85 percent in Türkiye

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCES

(221013) -- ISTANBUL, Oct. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Faruk Topcu, a cafe owner in downtown Istanbul, is interviewed with Xinhua at a stove bazaar in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Oct. 11, 2022. With consecutive hikes in the past six months, natural gas prices have increased by 85 percent in the country, forcing more and more Istanbul residents to consider transforming their heating systems based on natural gas into wood and coal-burning stoves. (Xinhua/Shadati) TO GO WITH Feature: Cash-strapped Turks seek alternative heat sources amid soaring gas prices

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China's economic development one of most unique miracles in history: Turkish expert

STORY: China's economic development one of most unique miracles in history: Turkish expert DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the development of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye 3. various of BRI projects 4. various of Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye STORYLINE A Turkish expert has said that China's economic development is one of the most unique miracles in economic history. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye "The Chinese government has declared a battle against poverty. It declared a victory in ending extreme poverty in 2021. In the past 73 years, the Chinese national economy has achieved great development. China has developed into the second-largest economy in t

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China's dynamic zero-COVID policy ideal, effective: world experts

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy ideal, effective: world experts DATELINE: April 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China taking measures against COVID-19 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEBRATU MASSEBO, Ethiopia's National COVID-19 Response Task Force Coordinator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOHN PANG, Senior fellow at Bard College, New York STORYLINE: Facing the continued threat of the pandemic, China has stuck to its dynamic zero-COVID policy in tackling resurgences to protect the lives and health of its people, instead of choosing to "live with" the virus as some countries have done. World experts hail China's dynamic zero-COVID policy as ideal and effective in curbing COVID-19. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEBRATU MASSEBO, Ethiopia's National COVID-19 Response Task Force Coordinator "It's very difficult to respond as China respo

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China's dynamic zero-COVID policy puts "people first, lives first": Turkish expert

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy puts "people first, lives first": Turkish expert DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said China's dynamic zero-COVID policy demonstrates the "people first, lives first" principle. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey "The dynamic zero-COVID policy guides China's battle for COVID-19 prevention and control. It means to cut off the spread of new infections as quickly as possible, rather than let the situation out of control. The dynamic zero-COVID approach is the measure that puts "people first, lives first." If we ignore the virus and leave it as it is, the cost will be much higher. China has protected the lives and health of its people to the greatest extent, as

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Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, shows a peace sign at the rally. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) supporters hold a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz), or Kurdish New Year, in Ankara. Newroz or Nowruz, means "new day", "new year" and "coming of summer" for the communities living in the Middle East. It is also recognized on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". Ankara, Turkey, on March 21, 2021. Photo by Tunahan Turhan/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, shows a peace sign at the rally. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) supporters hold a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz), or Kurdish New Year, in Ankara. Newroz or Nowruz, means "new day", "new year" and "coming of summer" for the communities living in the Middle East. It is also recognized on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". Ankara, Turkey, on March 21, 2021. Photo by Tunahan Turhan/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, shows a peace sign at the rally. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) supporters hold a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz), or Kurdish New Year, in Ankara. Newroz or Nowruz, means "new day", "new year" and "coming of summer" for the communities living in the Middle East. It is also recognized on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". Ankara, Turkey, on March 21, 2021. Photo by Tunahan Turhan/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)