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Bilateral Meeting During UNOC3 - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a bilateral meeting as part of the France-Pacific Summit during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Prefecture in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 10, 2025. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilateral Meeting During UNOC3 - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a bilateral meeting as part of the France-Pacific Summit during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Prefecture in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 10, 2025. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilateral Meeting During UNOC3 - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a bilateral meeting as part of the France-Pacific Summit during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Prefecture in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 10, 2025. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilateral Meeting During UNOC3 - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a bilateral meeting as part of the France-Pacific Summit during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Prefecture in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 10, 2025. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilateral Meeting During UNOC3 - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a bilateral meeting as part of the France-Pacific Summit during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Prefecture in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 10, 2025. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bilateral Meeting During UNOC3 - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during a bilateral meeting as part of the France-Pacific Summit during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life until June 13, at the Prefecture in the French riviera city of Nice, on June 10, 2025. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) - Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed pictured before dinner ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), in the French Riviera city of Nice, France, on June 8, 2025. Photo y Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Adami Photocall

Clara Wielick, Olga Milshtein, Mila Levistre, Yuksek, Emilien Levistre, Bachar Mar-Khalifé, Oscar Lesage, Adrien Marcellin, Alexia Chardard, Mariam Gueye, Finnegan Oldfield, Igor Kovalsky, Eye Haidara, Katayoon Latif, Rosie Boccardi, Ada Harb, Sébastien Lefebvre, Anton Salachas and Saabo Balde pose during the "Adami" photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Highest 2 Lowest Screening JD

Oscar Lesage, Eye Haidara, Katayoon Latif and Augustin Dewinter of "Adami during the Highest 2 Lowest red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards

Shazad Latif attending the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London, England, on February 16, 2025. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraq, Türkiye sign over 20 deals to boost ties

STORY: Iraq, Türkiye sign over 20 deals to boost ties SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Baghdad and his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani 2. various of Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan STORYLINE: Iraq and Türkiye on Monday struck more than 20 deals in various fields during a rare visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq. The deals were signed between Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani after their meeting in Baghdad, the prime minister's office said in a statement. During the talk, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in security, rail and road construction, irrigation infrastructure and water management and witnessed the signing of more than 20 Memorandums of Understanding. In the area of security cooperation, al-Sudani

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-TÜRKIYE-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(240422) -- BAGHDAD, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid (R) meets with visiting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 22, 2024. Iraq and Türkiye on Monday struck more than 20 deals in various fields during a rare visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq. (Xinhua)

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Jordan's king warns that regional developments may lead to further escalation

STORY: Jordan's king warns that regional developments may lead to further escalation SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcoming ceremony 2. various of the meeting between King Abdullah II of Jordan and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan expressed on Monday concern that ongoing regional developments could lead to further escalation, jeopardizing regional security and stability. He made the remarks at a meeting in Amman, the capital of Jordan, with visiting Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, during which the two leaders discussed current developments in the region, the state-run Petra news agency reported. Both leaders stressed the need to halt attacks on Gaza and work toward a just solution to the Palestinian issue, ensuring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and ending the cycle of violence in the region. The two leaders also condemned the vio

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The bride prepares coffee for the people. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

An elder man with the little girl. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The bride and Groom prepare for the wedding inside their shelters. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

Close-up of the engagement rings of a Palestinian couple. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The bride and Groom prepare for the wedding near their shelters. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

Children were gathered for the wedding with a stray cat. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The bride and Groom show themselves to the people who are gathered for the wedding. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

People were gathered for the wedding of the couple. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The bride and Groom show themselves to the people who are gathered for the wedding. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

People were throwing Abdul Latif Abu Taima the groom to the air. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

People were throwing Abdul Latif Abu Taima the groom to the air. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

A father plays with his daughter by raising her. The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Couple Gets Married Despite War - Gaza

The young man, Abdul Latif Abu Taima, 27 years old, and the girl, Waad Abu Jamea, 21 years old. They celebrate their wedding with their relatives inside a shelter camp in the city of Rafah. They are displaced from the city of Khan Yunis to the city of Rafah on March 8, 2024 Photo by Yasser Qudih/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistani, Chinese AI researchers joining hands to make cities smarter

STORY: Pakistani, Chinese AI researchers joining hands to make cities smarter SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pakistan's National University of Sciences and Technology 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEEMAB LATIF, Associate professor at NUST and director of CPInS lab 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEEMAB LATIF, Associate professor at NUST and director of CPInS lab 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAHAR ARSHAD, PhD student at NUST and researcher at CPInS lab STORYLINE: Collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) research and its applications is in full swing at the China-Pakistan Intelligent Systems (CPInS) lab at Pakistan's National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). Established in 2022, the lab is a collaborative effort between NUST and the Guangzhou Institute of Software Application Technology under the Chinese Academy of Science. Several of its projects focus on developing innovative solutions persona

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINA-PAKISTAN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS LAB

(240208) -- ISLAMABAD, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Seemab Latif (R), an associate professor at Pakistan's National University of Sciences and Technology and director of the China-Pakistan Intelligent Systems (CPInS) lab, communicates with a student at the CPInS lab in Islamabad, Pakistan on Jan. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistani, Chinese AI researchers joining hands to make cities smarter, safer" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINA-PAKISTAN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS LAB

(240208) -- ISLAMABAD, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Seemab Latif (L), an associate professor at Pakistan's National University of Sciences and Technology and director of the China-Pakistan Intelligent Systems (CPInS) lab, communicates with a student at the CPInS lab in Islamabad, Pakistan on Jan. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistani, Chinese AI researchers joining hands to make cities smarter, safer" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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Iraqi gov't moving to end U.S.-led coalition presence: PM

STORY: Iraqi gov't moving to end U.S.-led coalition presence: PM SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid in Baghdad STORYLINE: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said Thursday that his government is moving toward ending the presence of the U.S.-led international coalition in the country. Al-Sudani made his remarks during a joint press conference with his visiting Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez, who paid an official visit to the country to discuss bilateral relations and some regional issues. Al-Sudani told reporters that during his meeting with Sanchez, they discussed in detail the status of the international coalition, which Spain is part of. "The Iraqi government is in the process of rearranging the relationship with the international coalition in l

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Iraqi president visits Cyprus for 1st time

STORY: Iraqi president visits Cyprus for 1st time SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of a press briefing STORYLINE: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid paid an official visit to Cyprus on Monday, the first ever since the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence 63 years ago. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said at a joint press conference that the visit by an Iraqi president is both historic and symbolic. Rashid underlined that the visit "could lay the foundation for the further consolidation of a new era in bilateral relations between the two friendly countries." The Cypriot president highlighted various areas of cooperation with Iraq, such as the economy, investment, security and combating terrorism. Their discussions also extended to the situation in the Middle East and the crisis in Gaza, he said. Rashid said that Iraq would like to see an increase in Cy

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-IRAQ-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(231211) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides (L) shakes hands with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 11, 2023. Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid paid an official visit to Cyprus on Monday, the first ever since the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence 63 years ago. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-IRAQ-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(231211) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides (L, Front) welcomes Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid (R, Front) at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 11, 2023. Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid paid an official visit to Cyprus on Monday, the first ever since the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence 63 years ago. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-IRAQ-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(231211) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides (L, Front) welcomes Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid (R, Front) at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 11, 2023. Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid paid an official visit to Cyprus on Monday, the first ever since the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence 63 years ago. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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Pope Francis Receives Iraqi President - Vatican

Pope Francis receives Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in private audience at the Vatican , on November 18, 2023, Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Receives Iraqi President - Vatican

Pope Francis receives Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in private audience at the Vatican , on November 18, 2023, Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Receives Iraqi President - Vatican

Pope Francis receives Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in private audience at the Vatican , on November 18, 2023, Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Receives Iraqi President - Vatican

Pope Francis receives Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in private audience at the Vatican , on November 18, 2023, Editorial Usage Only. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi president commends China's role in rebuilding Iraq on 65th anniversary of ties

STORY: Iraqi president commends China's role in rebuilding Iraq on 65th anniversary of ties DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraq 2. various of Iraqi President 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF RASHID, Iraqi President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF RASHID, Iraqi President 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF RASHID, Iraqi President 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF RASHID, Iraqi President 7. various of Iraq and China STORYLINE: On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of China-Iraq diplomatic ties, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid praised China's effective contribution to rebuilding war-torn Iraq. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua in the presidential "Baghdad Palace," Rashid congratulated the peoples and governments of the two countries, stressing bilateral relations "have developed" and "are now developing well." SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF RASHID, Iraqi President "As you mentioned, relations betw

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-PRESIDENT-INTERVIEW

(230901) -- BAGHDAD, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid speaks in an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Baghdad, Iraq, on Aug. 22, 2023. On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the China-Iraq diplomatic ties, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid praised China's effective contribution to rebuilding war-torn Iraq. TO GO WITH "Interview: Iraqi president commends China's role in rebuilding Iraq on 65th anniversary of ties" (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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Iraq, GCC discuss ways to strengthen ties

STORY: Iraq, GCC discuss ways to strengthen ties DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the visit of the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to Iraq 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iraq on Monday discussed with the visiting secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) the ways to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields. During a meeting with the GCC chief Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rasheed expressed Iraq's desire to establish strong political, social, administrative, and diplomatic ties with other countries, according to a statement by the Iraqi Presidency. For his part, Albudaiwi expressed his full confidence that relations between Iraq and the Arab Gulf states will witness positive developments in terms of electricity interconnections, trade exchange, and other areas, according to the statement. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani also met with Albudai

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Syria could have better wheat harvest without obstruction from U.S., its allies, says official

STORY: Syria could have better wheat harvest without obstruction from U.S., its allies, says official DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wheat harvest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF AL-AMIN, Director general of the Syrian Grain Foundation 3. various of the wheat harvest 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF AL-AMIN, Director general of the Syrian Grain Foundation 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF AL-AMIN, Director general of the Syrian Grain Foundation STORYLINE: A Syrian official said that Syria's wheat yield this year seems promising but could have been much better if the U.S. forces and their allied militias weren't present in agriculture-rich areas in northeastern Syria. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL LATIF AL-AMIN, Director general of the Syrian Grain Foundation "This year we have indications that the wheat harvest is going to be better than last year and this is a sign that the Syrian government is taking care of and support

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Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Iraqi president Abdul Latif Rashid and wife Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed attend Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s Royal Wedding at Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan, on June 1st, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghanistan begins construction of major water dam in western province

STORY: Afghanistan begins construction of major water dam in western province DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: FARAH, Afghanistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site of the Bakhsh Abad Dam 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): MULLAH ABDUL GANI BARADAR, Deputy Prime Minister on Economic Affairs 3. various of the construction site of the Bakhsh Abad Dam 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): ABDUL LATIF MANSOUR, Acting Minister for Energy and Water 5. various of the construction site of the Bakhsh Abad Dam STORYLINE: Construction of a major water reservoir dam, the Bakhsh Abad Dam, has begun in Afghanistan's western Farah province. To be completed in five phases, the dam can irrigate more than 100,000 hectares of land, besides producing electricity for the people of Farah province, officials said at a ceremony to start the work on Saturday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): MULLAH ABDUL GANI BARADAR, Deputy Prime Minister on Economic Affairs "From the beginning, I was interested in the constru

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