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Turkish parliamentary committee okays Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Turkish parliamentary committee okays Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 26, 2023/File DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the headquarters of NATO (file) 3. various of F-16 fighter jets (file) STORYLINE: The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO bid following deliberation, a first step necessary for putting it to a full parliament vote. The bill regarding the approval of Sweden's accession protocol to NATO was adopted by the committee with votes by the ruling Justice and Development Party, the Nationalist Movement Party, and the main opposition Republican People's Party. The IYI (Good) Party voted against the bill, while the People's Equality and Democracy Party did not participate in the voting. Fuat Oktay, the committee's chairman, said that Sweden has taken steps, especially r

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers are seen near earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescue teams including Chinese rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescue teams including Chinese rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers transfer an earthquake survivor in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers transfer an earthquake survivor in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers transfer an earthquake survivor in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operation on earthquake debris in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest outside their temporary shelters in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, on Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest in a gym in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest in a gym in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest in a gym in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest in a gym in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest outside their temporary shelters in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, on Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected people rest outside their temporary shelters in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, on Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-TEMPORARY SHELTERS

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows tents for people affected by earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Turkish national flag is pictured on earthquake debris in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks on earthquake debris in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye, Feb. 11, 2023. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings and damaged properties after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows earthquake debris in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ANTAKYA-EARTHQUAKES-AFTERMATH

(230212) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 11, 2023 shows collapsed buildings after earthquakes in Antakya of Hatay Province, Türkiye. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced late Saturday that the country's death toll from Monday's earthquakes has climbed to 24,617, bringing the total fatalities with neighboring Syria to over 28,000, with tens of thousands injured. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-HATAY-EARTHQUAKES-RESCUE

(230210) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Heavy equipment machines move debris from the rubble of a damaged building in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. The death toll from the earthquakes climbed to 17,674 in Türkiye, with 72,879 injuries, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-HATAY-EARTHQUAKES-RESCUE

(230210) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescue workers search for survivors among the rubble of a damaged building in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. The death toll from the earthquakes climbed to 17,674 in Türkiye, with 72,879 injuries, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-HATAY-EARTHQUAKES-RESCUE

(230210) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A machine moves a damaged vehicle in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. The death toll from the earthquakes climbed to 17,674 in Türkiye, with 72,879 injuries, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-HATAY-EARTHQUAKES-RESCUE

(230210) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Destroyed buildings are pictured in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. The death toll from the earthquakes climbed to 17,674 in Türkiye, with 72,879 injuries, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-HATAY-EARTHQUAKES-RESCUE

(230210) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescue workers search for survivors among the rubble of a damaged building in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. The death toll from the earthquakes climbed to 17,674 in Türkiye, with 72,879 injuries, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-HATAY-EARTHQUAKES-RESCUE

(230210) -- ANTAKYA, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rescue workers search for survivors among the rubble of a damaged building in Antakya in the southern province of Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 9, 2023. The death toll from the earthquakes climbed to 17,674 in Türkiye, with 72,879 injuries, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Rescue efforts underway after powerful earthquakes jolt Türkiye, Syria

STORY: Rescue efforts underway after powerful earthquakes jolt Türkiye, Syria DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:42 LOCATION: Istanbul/Ankara/Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the quake sites 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG FENG, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG TENGFEI, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 3 (English): MONSEF MEMARI, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: Around 5,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured as of Tuesday noon after strong earthquakes jolted parts of Türkiye and neighboring Syria early Monday. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said that the death toll has risen to 3,419 in Türkiye, adding that at least 20,534 people were injured. According to the Syrian health ministry and local authorities, more than 1,500 people died, and some 3,500 were injured in the country. Xinhua reporters from Istanbul, Ankara and Damascus have arrived at quake-hit areas to bring details. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG FENG, Xinhua correspondent "After nearly 20 hours o

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Powerful earthquakes cause heavy casualties in Türkiye, Syria

STORY: Powerful earthquakes cause heavy casualties in Türkiye, Syria DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Ankara, Damascus CATEGORY: BREAKING SHOTLIST: 1. various of earthquake sites 2. STANDUP (English): WANG FENG, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of earthquake sites 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AHMET MORIS, Employee of a local company 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): FUAT GENCTURK, Municipal worker at Kocaeli Municipality 6. various of earthquake sites 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD BOUSHI, Aleppo resident 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MAHMOUD MUHAMMAD, Aleppo resident 9. various of earthquake sites 10. various of rescue teams STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG FENG, Xinhua correspondent "After nearly 20 hours of journey from Istanbul, we are in Elbistan, a district of the southern Kahramanmaras province. This district is the epicenter of one of the two major earthquakes that hit southeast Türkiye on Monday. Devastating two earthquakes with 7.7 and 7.6 magnitudes jolted the area, collapsing multiple bui

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Major quakes jolt Syria, Türkiye, causing heavy casualties

STORY: Major quakes jolt Syria, Türkiye, causing heavy casualties DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara/Damascus CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of earthquake scenes in Syria 2. various of earthquake scenes in Türkiye STORYLINE: Major earthquakes rocked southern Türkiye and northern Syria on Monday, causing heavy casualties. According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, 912 people have been killed. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said earlier that two strong earthquakes jolted Türkiye early Monday. At least 78 successive earthquakes were recorded with a maximum magnitude of 6.6. Damage was reported in at least 10 provinces in southern and southeastern Türkiye. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has announced a fourth-level alert which includes international assistance. In Syria, the country's health ministry announced a death toll of at least 326 and 1,042 injuries in four provinces. The Syrian Ministry of Defense has put all its units on high alert to help th