Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Students March With Torches Demanding Maximum Penalty for Hasina - Dhaka

Members of the Jatiya Chhatra Shakti (National Student Power) staged a torch march in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 16, 2025, demanding the maximum punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. The procession moved from Shahbagh to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University, where leaders reiterated their call for justice as a special tribunal continues proceedings in a case in which prosecutors have sought the death penalty. Photo by Suvra Anti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Thousands March in Melbourne Calling for Peace, Aid to Gaza

About 25,000 people gathered in Melbourne on Sunday, August 3, marching through the CBD, demanding peace and aid access to Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis.

Australia: Mass Gaza Protest Marches Across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge 2

Tens of thousands marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge in the rain on Sunday, August 3, demanding peace and aid access to Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Police say 90,000 joined, far surpassing initial estimates.

Australia: Mass Gaza Protest Marches Across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge

Tens of thousands marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge in the rain on Sunday, August 3, demanding peace and aid access to Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Police say 90,000 joined, far surpassing initial estimates.

Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

[Breaking News]Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

MANILA, Philippines, March 12 Kyodo - Philippine police officers stand guard on March 11, 2025, at a Philippine Air Force base where former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken after being arrested at a nearby airport on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with drug war killings.(Kyodo)

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Philippine police officers stand guard on March 11, 2025, at a Philippine Air Force base where former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken after being arrested at a nearby airport on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with drug war killings. ==Kyodo

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gather on March 11, 2025, at a Philippine Air Force base where he was taken after being arrested at a nearby airport on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with drug war killings.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Philippine police officers stand guard on March 11, 2025, at a Philippine Air Force base where former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken after being arrested at a nearby airport on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with drug war killings.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte held on ICC warrant over drug crackdown

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. holds a press conference in Manila on March 11, 2024, after the arrest of his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with drug war killings.

International Women Rights Day Demonstration - Toulouse

International Women Rights Day Demonstration - Toulouse

A protester with Humanity magazine, Anna Muglalis, men must recognise patriarchal violence. Demonstration on 8 March 2025, International Women s Rights Day, to demand equal rights for women and men. Fight against persistent pay inequalities, feminicide and the rise of - masculinist - discourse. France, Toulouse on 8 March 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Preparations underway for Bengali New Year celebrations

STORY: Preparations underway for Bengali New Year celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at Dhaka University making paper works STORYLINE: As Bengali New Year nears, preparations are in full swing across Bangladesh, especially in the capital, Dhaka. The day, usually celebrated every year on April 14, is marked by grand festivities. Currently, artists from Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Arts are dedicating their time to crafting paper masks and large bamboo symbolic animal figures. They will be used at the main colorful new year procession called the Mangal Shobhajatra (March of Good Tidings). The flagship procession was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dhaka. (XHTV)

China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers

STORY: China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023/Jan. 12/March 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the world 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN THORNTON, Chair Emeritus of the Brookings Institution 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANGLOS DEMETRIOS, Professor at University of Crete in Greece STORYLINE: International observers have said that the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) holds great potential to shape a harmonious world. The initiative advocates the respect for the diversity of civilizations, the common values of humanity, the importance of inheritance and innovation of civilizations, as well as robust international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture "That's a visionary ste

China-Angola cooperation under BRI yields fruitful results: Angolan minister

STORY: China-Angola cooperation under BRI yields fruitful results: Angolan minister SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Luanda CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Angola 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): RUI MIGUENS DE OLIVEIRA, Angola's minister of industry and commerce STORYLINE: Angola's minister of industry and commerce Rui Miguens de Oliveira said that cooperation between China and Angola under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has yielded fruitful results. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): RUI MIGUENS DE OLIVEIRA, Angola's minister of industry and commerce "The Belt and Road Initiative means that all nations can contribute with what they have, with what their potential is, for, ultimately, the global well-being of humanity. So it's an initiative that brings prospects for economic development, for social development, and above all, it's an initiative that brings peace, because under it, we have been able to develop trade between different countries, which has been mu

UN chief calls for equal rights for women and girls

STORY: UN chief calls for equal rights for women and girls SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a video message on International Women's Day, which falls on March 8 annually, calling for equal rights for women and girls. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "On International Women's Day, we celebrate women and girls around the world, and we applaud all they have achieved in the fight for equality. Women and girls have made great gains - demolishing barriers, dismantling stereotypes and driving progress towards a more just and equal world. Yet they face immense obstacles. Billions of women and girls face marginalization, injustice and discrimination, while the persistent epidemic of violence against women disgraces humanity. Our world still reflects millennia of ma

Plight of refugees must not be ignored: Italy's president

STORY: Plight of refugees must not be ignored: Italy's president DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. President Mattarella paying tribute to the victims of a shipwreck of refugees on March 2, 2023 2. various of the Vigili del Fuoco's searching and rescuing of the shipwreck of refugees on Feb 26, 2023 3. various of some migrants on the street of Rome STORYLINE: Marking World Refugee Day, Italy's President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday called for greater attention to the plight of refugees forced to flee their home in search of safety from violence and economic hardships. "A sense of humanity and respect for the highest values ... requires that we do not ignore their plight," he said in a press release. "In celebrating World Refugee Day today, it is appropriate to reiterate that initiatives to assist these people -- and in particular refugees in particularly vulnerable conditions -- must be accompanied by the search for indispensable and urgent long-te

UN chief calls for war on garbage

STORY: UN chief calls for war on garbage DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of UNGA Hall 2 various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivering a speech 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for war on garbage, asking humanity to stop treating planet Earth like a garbage dump. He made such remarks at a high-level event of the UN General Assembly on the role of zero waste as a transformative solution in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We are trashing our only home. We're spewing a torrent of waste and pollution that is affecting our environment, our economies, and our health. Waste is a killer -- of people, of our planet, of nat

China's modernization to be unprecedented feat: Nepali political party leader

STORY: China's modernization to be unprecedented feat: Nepali political party leader DATELINE: March 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:24 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) STORYLINE: China is pursuing a unique path to modernization. It is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. A Nepali political party leader said that the Chinese modernization will be an unprecedented feat. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Lenini

"Chinese miracle" aptly describes China's success in eliminating poverty: Turkish party leader

STORY: "Chinese miracle" aptly describes China's success in eliminating poverty: Turkish party leader DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye STORYLINE: A Turkish political party leader said that "Chinese miracle" aptly describes China's achievement in eliminating poverty among its 1.4 billion population, considering it an outstanding accomplishment for all of humanity. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye "Poverty is the biggest scourge and problem for humanity on all continents. But the People's Republic of China has followed a very successful path, both with its policy of interregional cohesion and by considering common interests among various classes of society. And in that respect, we can call it a

Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization

STORY: Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher of International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation. Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Many political party leaders and exper

China's path to modernization congruent with its culture: renowned British sociologist

STORY: China's path to modernization congruent with its culture: renowned British sociologist DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN ALBROW, Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Martin Albrow, a fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences, said that China has blazed a path to modernization that suits its society and harmonizes with the environment. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN ALBROW, Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences "I think there are two things (about the Chinese path to modernization) which stand out to me. One is, of course, the vast population of China, which means that it has been perhaps the biggest single kind of national improvement

Chinese modernization constitutes hope, happiness and opportunities for humanity: Ghanaian expert

STORY: Chinese modernization constitutes hope, happiness and opportunities for humanity: Ghanaian expert DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: An African expert says China's modernization drive seeks to meet people's needs for a better life, noting that it constitutes hope, happiness and opportunities for humanity. SOUNDBITE (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association "China, with a population of 1.4 billion people, the leadership indeed has continued to rely on scientific means to satisfy the needs of the people. I was once in China and I went to a place called the Hunan Province. I was sent to a modern village. When we got there, you see the people, they look like farmers. But when you see their houses, my goodness, very beautiful, excellent standard. Within the environment, th

China's commitment to peaceful development in its modernization wins applause

STORY: China's commitment to peaceful development in its modernization wins applause DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher, International Policy Research Center of Cuba 4. various of Chinese economy 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SYED FIRASAT SHAH, Researcher fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher, Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): AMADOU DIOP, Senegalese expert on China 8. various of Chinese views STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. China's c

Experts praise humanity-nature harmony in Chinese modernization

STORY: Experts praise humanity-nature harmony in Chinese modernization DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AMADOU DIOP, Senegalese expert on China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYED FIRASAT SHAH, Researcher fellow at Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Many international experts spoke highly of the efforts China has made to promote sustainability and harmony between humanity and nature in pursuing its modernization. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AMADOU DIOP, Senegalese expert on China "Toda

China's modernization to benefit the people equally: experts

STORY: China's modernization to benefit the people equally: experts DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies, Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYED FIRASAT SHAH, Researcher fellow at Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs STORYLINE: Some international experts spoke highly of China's endeavor to achieve a modernization of common prosperity for all, saying it's people-centered and based on justice and equality. China is pursuing a model of modernization never seen before -- the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. China aims to raise its per capita GDP to be on par with mid-level developed countries by 2035 and expa

China will serve as an inspiration in its modernization: experts

STORY: China will serve as an inspiration in its modernization: experts DATELINE: March 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAMELA CRISTALES, Academic from the Autonomous University of Yucatan in Mexico 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is characterized by five features that are unique to the Chinese context. It is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Over the past several decades, China has been modernizing a country home to 1.4 billion people -- or one-fifth of the global population -- to become the world's second-largest economy. International experts said tha

Cambodia, U.N. ink pact on Khmer Rouge tribunal

Cambodia, U.N. ink pact on Khmer Rouge tribunal

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - U.N. legal affairs chief Hans Corell (L) meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) in Phnom Penh on March 17. The two sides initiated a provisional agreement on establishing a quasi-international tribunal to bring former Khmer Rouge leaders to justice for genocide and crimes against humanity committed in the late 1970s.

Beijing Winter Olympics creates light of unity, cooperation: Chinese FM

STORY: Beijing Winter Olympics creates light of unity, cooperation: Chinese FM DATELINE: March 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi STORYLINE: The Beijing Winter Olympics has created the light of unity and cooperation for humanity, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

UN Environment Assembly opens with call to re-invigorate green agenda

STORY: UN Environment Assembly opens with call to re-invigorate green agenda DATELINE: March 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of establishment of the UN office 2. various of flags 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN BARTH EIDE, President of UNEA-5 5. various of delegates 6. various of banners 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): INGER ANDERSEN, Executive Director, UNEP 8. various of recycled plastic sculpture 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KERIAKO TOBIKO, Kenya's minister for Environment and Forestry 10. various of flags STORYLINE: The resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) kicked off in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday, with delegates renewing call for action on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss in order to secure a green and resilient future for humanity. More than 2,000 participants including environment ministers, diplomats, researchers, innovators and gr

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) supporters shout slogans and hold flags during a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz). 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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) supporters shout slogans and hold flags during a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz). 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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) supporters shout slogans and hold flags during a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz). 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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) supporters shout slogans and hold flags during a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz). 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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) supporters shout slogans and hold flags during a rally as part of Nowruz (Newroz). 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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

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)

Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Ankara

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)

Cambodia, U.N. ink pact on Khmer Rouge tribunal

Cambodia, U.N. ink pact on Khmer Rouge tribunal

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - U.N. legal affairs chief Hans Corell (L) meets with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) in Phnom Penh on March 17. The two sides initiated a provisional agreement on establishing a quasi-international tribunal to bring former Khmer Rouge leaders to justice for genocide and crimes against humanity committed in the late 1970s. (Kyodo)