Syrian archeologist accuses U.S. sanctions of hindering restoration of historic sites

STORY: Syrian archeologist accuses U.S. sanctions of hindering restoration of historic sites DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of historical sites in Syria 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist 3. various of historical sites in Syria 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist 5. various of historical sites in Syria 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist STORYLINE: Muhammad Kheir Addin Rifai, a Syrian archeologist, told Xinhua that the U.S. sanctions, particularly the latest Ceasar Act, are affecting the restoration of historical sites in Syria, particularly after the latest massive earthquake. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD KHEIR ADDIN RIFAI, Syrian archeologist "The Ceasar Act has major impacts not only on the culture but on the rebuilding of Aleppo and Syria as a whole. Many international institutions don't dare to provide any material support

Lebanon's Valentine's Day gloomy as financial crisis continues

STORY: Lebanon's Valentine's Day gloomy as financial crisis continues DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a flowers shop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RABIH BOU KHEIR, Flower shop salesman 3. various of street views in Lebanon 4. various of a gift shop 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FADI BOU DARGHAM, Jewelry shop owner STORYLINE: Valentine's Day in Lebanon was usually celebrated enthusiastically in various ways. But this year, the financial crisis prompted many couples to either give up the tradition or turn to less expensive celebrations. Flower shops complained about the low demand for their items on this occasion amid the collapse of the local pound to the U.S. dollar. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RABIH BOU KHEIR, Flower shop salesman "There is no demand because prices are rising and the dollar is expensive. Nobody is buying except for last year and the years before." Lebanon's financial crisis plunged over 80 percent of the population into poverty as sa

Chinese embassy in Syria helps reconstruction of local schools

STORY: Chinese embassy in Syria helps reconstruction of local schools DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of a school aided by China 2. various of Chinese and Syrian officials visiting the school 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): YANG XU, Charge d'affaires of Chinese Embassy in Syria 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BUSHRA KHEIR BEIK, School principal STORYLINE: As the reconstruction work of two schools in the Syrian capital of Damascus was completed, officials from the Chinese embassy in Syria and Syrian officials from the Ministry of Education visited the schools on Sunday. The reconstruction work was done with the support from the Chinese embassy in Syria. At Al-Mutafawkeen school in the Mazzeh neighborhood, students have received new desks and necessary materials for a better study environment. The other school, located in the town of Buwaida, was severely damaged during conflicts. After reconstruction, the school is operating normally. SOUNDBITE 1 (A

U.S. sanctions affect charity work in Syria during Ramadan

STORY: U.S. sanctions affect charity work in Syria during Ramadan DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the volunteers preparing the Iftar meals 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): NAJEEB HAJ BAKRI, Supervisor of Ahel Al-Kheir Charity Kitchen 3. Various of the volunteers preparing the Iftar meals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NAJEEB HAJ BAKRI, Supervisor of Ahel Al-Kheir Charity Kitchen 5. Various of the volunteers preparing the food parcels 6. SOUNDBITE 3(ARABIC): SAED ABDUL-GHANI, Supervisor of Kuna Wa Sanabqa volunteer team 7. Various of the volunteers preparing the food parcels STORYLINE: Charity kitchens offering free Iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan have mushroomed across the Syrian cities, mainly in Damascus, to help people enjoy decent meals amid the war in the country. Year by year, these charity kitchens continued to offer considerable help to the Syrians who are reeling under the woes of displacement and poverty . During the raging w

Offside (2006)

Offside (2006)

Mohammad Kheir-Abadi, Ida Sadeghi, Shayesteh Irani, Mahnaz Zabihi, Golnaz Farmani & Sima Mobarak-Shahi Characters: Soldier from Mashad,,Smoking girl,Female soldier,Girl with tchador & First girl Film: Offside (2006) Director: Jafar Panahi 17 February 2006 Date: 17 February 2006

Offside (2006)

Offside (2006)

Mohammad Kheir-Abadi, Ida Sadeghi, Shayesteh Irani, Mahnaz Zabihi, Sima Mobarak-Shahi & Golnaz Farmani Characters: Soldier from Mashad,,Smoking girl,Female soldier,First girl & Girl with tchador Film: Offside (2006) Director: Jafar Panahi 17 February 2006 Date: 17 February 2006