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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows the ruins of the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-BOSRA-HERITAGE-PRESERVATION

(240624) -- BOSRA, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 11, 2024 shows a Roman theater in the ancient city of Bosra, southern Syria. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of yearslong war. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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Israeli airstrikes target Syrian air defense sites

STORY: Israeli airstrikes target Syrian air defense sites SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "In the early hours on Friday, the Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes targeting Syrian air defense installations in the southern province of Daraa, according to the Syrian Defense Ministry. The strikes commenced at 2:55 a.m. local time, left only material damage with no casualties reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that more than six Israeli aircraft were seen flying intensively over Daraa. Specifically targeted was the radar battalion in Daraa which is responsible for monitoring the Syrian airspace in the southern region." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Damascus. (XHTV)

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Reactions to Iran's drone, missile attack against Israel

STORY: Reactions to Iran's drone, missile attack against Israel SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Damascus/Baghdad/Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of explosions on the sky over Damascus 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of the UN Headquarters 5. STANDUP 3 (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Damascus, Syria STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "At dawn Sunday, right after Iran launched its retaliatory strikes against Israel, several powerful explosions were heard across Syria and in the capital Damascus. The Syrian air defenses apparently were triggered by the incoming Israeli missiles penetrating Syrian airspace in an attempt to intercept Iranian missiles en route to Israel. People were watching TVs or following the news. However, once the attacks finished, people returned to their normal life amid the absence of any s

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Explosions heard in Syria amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions

STORY: Explosions heard in Syria amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Damascus, Syria 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Damascus STORYLINE: Explosions were heard in several cities in Syria early Sunday as tensions escalated between Iran and Israel. SOUNDBITE (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Damascus "At dawn Sunday, several explosions were heard in the capital and elsewhere in the country as a result of Syrian air defenses attempting to intercept Israeli missiles that were hunting Iranian missiles en route to Israel. Several explosions were heard in several Syrian cities. No causalities were reported, and no Syrian sites were reported to have been targeted by any Israeli missile. This is part of the ongoing tension between Iran and Israel." Explosions were reportedly heard in the Syrian capital of Damascus, as well as Homs, Hama,

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Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant

STORY: Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant SHOOTING TIME: April 1-7 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Palestinian resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANI AL-SHAER, Palestinian resident STORYLINE: As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its seventh month, Israel has recently made substantial shifts to its military deployment, signaling intentions to wage new military operations. Triggered by the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, deadly confrontations have erupted in multiple countries across the Middle East. Analysts have suggested that the conflicts in the Middle East are unlikely to be resolved in the short term due to the deep-rooted divisions between Israel and regional powers such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and t

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Israeli missile levels Iranian consulate building in Syrian capital

STORY: Israeli missile levels Iranian consulate building in Syrian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the Iranian embassy 3. various of the damage at the targeted site 4. various of the damage to the building around STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "We are now in front of the Iranian embassy in the capital Damascus. Today (April 1) afternoon, an Israeli missile attack hit the consulate part of the embassy, destroying it completely. Previously, the Israeli attacks would hit military posts and Iranian-backed militias. But this time, the Iranian embassy is the target for the first time since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2011. As we can see, officials are here police, civil defenses, and military as well. Efforts are ongoing to remove rubble and salvage any possible survivors from under the rubble. The attack

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-IRANIAN EMBASSY COMPOUND-SUSPECTED MISSILE ATTACK

(240401) -- DAMASCUS, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on April 1, 2024 shows a destroyed building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria. A suspected Israeli missile strike targeted a building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday afternoon, according to Xinhua reporters on the scene. Syria's state news agency, SANA, has reported that the Israeli attack resulted in significant destruction to the Iranian consulate building and neighboring structures. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-IRANIAN EMBASSY COMPOUND-SUSPECTED MISSILE ATTACK

(240401) -- DAMASCUS, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on April 1, 2024 shows a destroyed building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria. A suspected Israeli missile strike targeted a building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday afternoon, according to Xinhua reporters on the scene. Syria's state news agency, SANA, has reported that the Israeli attack resulted in significant destruction to the Iranian consulate building and neighboring structures. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240219) -- BEIJING, Feb. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 26, 2024 shows a view seen from the historic citadel of Aleppo in Syria. Syria's culture ministry announced on Saturday the reopening of the historic citadel of Aleppo to visitors following the completion of initial restoration work on damage sustained during the major earthquakes in February of last year. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-CITADEL-RESTORATION

(240218) -- ALEPPO, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 26, 2024 shows a view seen from the historic citadel of Aleppo in Syria. Syria's culture ministry announced on Saturday the reopening of the historic citadel of Aleppo to visitors following the completion of initial restoration work on damage sustained during the major earthquakes in February of last year. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-CITADEL-RESTORATION

(240218) -- ALEPPO, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 26, 2024 shows a view seen from the historic citadel of Aleppo in Syria. Syria's culture ministry announced on Saturday the reopening of the historic citadel of Aleppo to visitors following the completion of initial restoration work on damage sustained during the major earthquakes in February of last year. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-CITADEL-RESTORATION

(240218) -- ALEPPO, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 26, 2024 shows the historic citadel of Aleppo in Syria. Syria's culture ministry announced on Saturday the reopening of the historic citadel of Aleppo to visitors following the completion of initial restoration work on damage sustained during the major earthquakes in February of last year. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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Israel vows to intensify fighting in Gaza despite daily humanitarian pause

STORY: Israel vows to intensify fighting in Gaza despite daily humanitarian pause SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Ramallah/Jerusalem//Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. STANDUP 3 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Damascus STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "U.S. National Security Council spokesman said Israel agreed to a four-hour pause in fighting daily starting from today (Thursday), to allow Palestinians to move from the north to the south through two humanitarian corridors. The Israeli troops are still fighting Hamas fighters in the northern part of the strip and around the southern part of Gaza City in the middle of the strip. Heavy explosions, air raids and gunfire exchanges are heard across all clash points in Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza do

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Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Hamas leader's close relatives killed in Israeli airstrike

STORY: Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Hamas leader's close relatives killed in Israeli airstrike DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Ramallah/Jerusalem/Damascus/Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Arabic): NAEL BWITL, Xinhua reporter in West Bank 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. STANDUP 3 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Damascus 4. STANDUP 4 (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent in Cairo STORYLINE: West Bank STANDUP 1 (Arabic): NAEL BWITL, Xinhua reporter in West Bank "This is Nael Bwitl from Ramallah. In the latest events and developments in the Gaza Strip, two Hamas fighters were killed, in addition to the killing of the brother of Mohammed Deif, leader of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades in the Gaza Strip, after his house was bombed. There are comprehensive closure measures in the West Bank, including Ramallah and its surroundings. The attacks of the Israeli settlers on the Palestinians continue on the roads between t

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Syria accuses U.S. of stealing natural resources

STORY: Syria accuses U.S. of stealing natural resources DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political researcher 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political expert 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): RAMI KHADRA, Syrian citizen 5. various of Syrian oil field 6. various of the stolen oil by US in fuel tankers in the northeastern province of Hasakah 7. various of the U.S. forces convoys in the northeastern province of Hasakah 8. various of fuel queue in Syria 9. various of wheat harvest in Hasakah 10. various of Syrian waiting at the bread queue 11. various of Syrian buying daily needs STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua correspondent "13 years have passed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis. The actual battles between the government forces and the Western-backed rebels have largely ended or become limited. People though

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-TUK-TUK LADY

(230601) -- DAMASCUS, June 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rasha Hasan drives a tuk-tuk on the street in Damascus, Syria, May 28, 2023. For Rasha Hasan, driving a tuk-tuk on Damascus streets was a way for her to make a living and support her three school-age children. The 46-year-old widow used to be a taxi driver owning a private car 12 years ago, until the civil war hit her residential neighborhood - the al-Tadamun neighborhood in Damascus and forced her family displaced. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'Tuk-tuk lady' ekes out living on Damascus streets" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Truffle hunters search for truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truffle hunter shows truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truffle hunter shows truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truffle hunter shows a truffle in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-HAMA-TRUFFLES-HUNTERS

(230518) -- HAMA (SYRIA), May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Truffle hunters search for truffles in the countryside of Hama, central Syria, on April 18, 2023. People in war-torn Syria have gone out of their way to make a living and support their families amid an economic crunch, and one of the ways even faces death as they venture out to collect costly truffles in the desert region. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syrian truffle hunters dare death to make much-needed money

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-EARTHQUAKE-KIDS-PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

(230218) -- ALEPPO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in fun activities at a shelter in Aleppo city, northern Syria, Feb. 13, 2023. The powerful earthquake that jolted large areas along the Turkish-Syrian border did not only bring destruction and death to Syria's northern city of Aleppo, but also inflicted an indelible trauma on the survivors, especially the children. TO GO WITH "Feature: Traumatized Syrian kids receive psychological support following deadly earthquake" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-EARTHQUAKE-KIDS-PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

(230218) -- ALEPPO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in fun activities at a shelter in Aleppo city, northern Syria, Feb. 13, 2023. The powerful earthquake that jolted large areas along the Turkish-Syrian border did not only bring destruction and death to Syria's northern city of Aleppo, but also inflicted an indelible trauma on the survivors, especially the children. TO GO WITH "Feature: Traumatized Syrian kids receive psychological support following deadly earthquake" (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-EARTHQUAKES-DISPLACED PEOPLE

(230217) -- ALEPPO (SYRIA), Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ahmad Wannous, a displaced man, walks with his son outside temporary tents at a public park in Aleppo, Syria, on Feb. 15, 2023. When the massive earthquakes rocked Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 6, many people became homeless once again. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syria's less fortunate take refuge in public parks after earthquakes

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-EARTHQUAKES-DISPLACED PEOPLE

(230217) -- ALEPPO (SYRIA), Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Displaced people are seen in a temporary tent in Aleppo, Syria, on Feb. 15, 2023. When the massive earthquakes rocked Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 6, many people became homeless once again. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syria's less fortunate take refuge in public parks after earthquakes

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-EARTHQUAKES-DISPLACED PEOPLE

(230217) -- ALEPPO (SYRIA), Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Displaced people are seen outside temporary tents in Aleppo, Syria, on Feb. 15, 2023. When the massive earthquakes rocked Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 6, many people became homeless once again. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syria's less fortunate take refuge in public parks after earthquakes

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SYRIA-ALEPPO-EARTHQUAKES-DISPLACED PEOPLE

(230217) -- ALEPPO (SYRIA), Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Displaced people are seen outside temporary tents in Aleppo, Syria, on Feb. 15, 2023. When the massive earthquakes rocked Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 6, many people became homeless once again. (Photo by Hummam Sheikh Ali/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Syria's less fortunate take refuge in public parks after earthquakes

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On site in Aleppo: Trauma lingers one week after deadly earthquakes

STORY: On site in Aleppo: Trauma lingers one week after deadly earthquakes DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:59 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: One week has passed since the deadly earthquakes struck Syria. Yet the trauma lingers as survivors in Aleppo are striving to move on. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "Hello, everyone. We are still in Aleppo city reporting from the quake-hit areas. Today, we are going to visit one of the houses that had been damaged by the earthquake that hit the country last week. We're going to meet one of the residents here. He's going to take us to his house. We're gonna talk to him and ask him about his story, what he felt and everything else. So here with us is Abu Abdu. This area is called Al-masharga. One of the buildings here collapsed and there was damage to nearby buildings as well. This building is where Abdu lives. We can see that there is damage in the surrou

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On site in Aleppo: Quake survivors searching for loved ones under rubble

STORY: On site in Aleppo: Quake survivors searching for loved ones under rubble DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rubble of collapsed buildings in Syria's Aleppo 2. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Syria 3. various of the quake survivors talking to the Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: Though chances of survival are getting slim for those buried under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Syria's Aleppo, their families and friends are still searching, hoping for a miracle. Aleppo, Syria STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Syria "Now we are here in front of a building that collapsed when an earthquake hit last Monday. We can see that people are still standing in front of the building, hoping to see if there are any survivors left. Some people said that there are three or four people still missing under the rubble of this building, even though the rescue work here in this particular place see

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On site in Aleppo: Life at displacement shelter after devastating earthquake

STORY: On site in Aleppo: Displaced Syrians recall earthquake horrors DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 2. various of rescue missions in Aleppo STORYLINE: Xinhua reporter Hummam Sheikh Ali visited a shelter in the quake-hit Syrian city of Aleppo. Survivors recalled the earthquake horrors, asking for help to rebuild their homes. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "Hello, everyone. We are still here in Aleppo. Today, we came to the sites where the earthquake hit and caused destruction and pushed people out of their homes to seek refuge in shelters. We have here a young man, his name is Talal. Talal is the breadwinner of his family. He and his family had to flee their home after the earthquake hit and caused a big crack in the wall. The house is no longer livable. He said that they were asleep, and when the earthquake hit, his mother started screaming, saying that they were g

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On site in Aleppo: Homeless people in dire need of aid in quake-hit Syria

STORY: On site in Aleppo: Homeless people in dire need of aid in quake-hit Syria DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 2. various of scenes in Aleppo STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "Hello, everyone. This is Hummam from Xinhua News Agency. We're reporting from Aleppo. This is the daily vlog. We are now going to take you in a tour in the city of Aleppo, which was hit by an earthquake earlier this week. We will show you some street footage and how the daily life is going. So let's go. As we can see here on our right, there are some people sitting on the sidewalk. Some of these people are displaced. They have left their homes after the earthquake. As we're inching closer to this public park, we can see the people. We can see many of them are here in the public park. Not all of them were lucky enough to go to the shelter. Many of the houses and homes and residential bu

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On site in Aleppo: Rescue underway in quake-hit Syria despite U.S. sanctions

STORY: On site in Aleppo: Rescue underway in quake-hit Syria despite U.S. sanctions DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 2. various of rescue missions in Aleppo 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "We are now in the city of Aleppo, in northern Syria. This area is called al-Masharqa, one of the areas that have been affected by the earthquake that hit the country a few days ago. As we can see, rescue mission is still ongoing here where we can see the debris and rubble. You can see over there that building. It tells the story, the horrific story about how life can change in a minute. It's also worth noting that Aleppo has seen severe battles in the past, and a lot of buildings sustained damage. Because of the U.S. sanctions on Syria, the sanctions have actually prevented any major reconstruction work which

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U.S. sanctions add to agony of quake-stricken Syrians

STORY: U.S. sanctions add to agony of quake-stricken Syrians DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Syria 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Syria 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Syria 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD HIJAZI, Chairman of the Aleppo Governorate Council 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KAMAL JAFA, Political expert STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter in Syria "I'm currently in the capital Damascus, but on my way to the northern city of Aleppo, which was hit by a devastating earthquake a couple of days ago. Before the earthquake, Aleppo actually was a major battleground between the rebels and the Syrian government, but the situation there largely calmed down in 2016 when the government took control over the provincial capital of Aleppo. But still, destruction is still there. No major reconstruction process took place because of the U.S. sanctions on

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4th century "rare" Roman mosaic floor unearthed in Syria's Homs

STORY: 4th century "rare" Roman mosaic floor unearthed in Syria's Homs DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: HOMS, Syria CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of discovered site of mosaic pieces 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ARABIC): HUMMAM SAAD, Director of the excavation and archaeological studies at the Directorate General for Antiquities and Museums 3. various of the site 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (ARABIC): HUSSAM HAMISH, Director of Homs' archeology department 5. various of the workers STORYLINE: A well-preserved Roman-era mosaic panel was discovered in a residential suburb in the Syrian central province of Homs, local antiquities authorities announced on Wednesday. The relic, which dates back to the fourth century, is inlaid with thousands of colored mosaic pieces made of small grains and glass in a pattern unique among existing excavations, Syrian archeologists told Xinhua in the city of al-Rastan, where it was discovered. Twenty meters long and six meters wide, the flooring panel belongs to a building