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Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit ties her hair in a room, in Erbil, Iraq, on May 4, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Pietro Parolin (Italy) at the Vatican on May 4, 2023. Parolin has served as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013 and as a member of the Council of Cardinals since 2014, the same year he was made a cardinal. He is a key figure in the diplomatic wing of the Holy See. As a moderate, he’s considered a natural extension of Pope Francis' policies. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Pietro Parolin (Italy) at the Vatican on May 4, 2023. Parolin has served as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013 and as a member of the Council of Cardinals since 2014, the same year he was made a cardinal. He is a key figure in the diplomatic wing of the Holy See. As a moderate, he’s considered a natural extension of Pope Francis' policies. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's upcoming visit to promote SCO cooperation, enhance China-Central Asia relations

(240702) -- BEIJING, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 4, 2023 shows a view of the Kapshagay photovoltaic power station in Almaty, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese solar products, technology benefit local hospital in Uganda

STORY: Chinese solar products, technology benefit local hospital in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EVELYNE NAMUYANJA, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABUBAKARI KALYESUBULA, Medical officer, Ndejje Health Center IV 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESTHER MPIIRIRWE, Solar energy analyst 5. various of a solar product store STORYLINE: Power outages once plagued Ndejje Health Center IV, a hospital serving 40,000 people, in Uganda's central district of Wakiso. Now, the situation has improved, with solar panels ensuring uninterrupted services, vital for maternal care and vaccine storage. According to Ember, an energy think tank, China's solar exports to Africa surged by 187 percent in the first half of 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EVELYNE NAMUYANJA, Local resident "I came the day before the operation. And all the time throughout the theater, power was on. It was succe

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Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League

STORY: Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: RONGJIANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of former Brazilian footballer Kaka visiting the Village Super League in Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARCO SEGATTO, Italian student at Guizhou University 5. various of audience watching the game STORYLINE: Former Brazilian footballer Kaka paid a visit on Monday to the Village Super League in Rongjiang County in China's Guizhou Province. In 2023, the Village Super League (VSL), also dubbed "Cun Chao," featuring 20 teams, became a hit in China and the world for its popularity, down-to-earth nature and festive atmosphere. During his visit, Kaka received a warm welcome and gifts such as a batik scarf and a batik jacket, all handmade by local Miao people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engli

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Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

STORY: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FERNANDO SANCHEZ CIPITRIA, Football coach, Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NEELS THERIC, Motorcycle racer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Motorcycle racer STORYLINE: In northwest China's Xinjiang, sport is more than just a game. It is a source of inspiration, resilience and unity, fueling dreams and shaping futures in this dynamic corner of the world. Official data revealed that in 2023 alone, Xinjiang built 247 new football fields. A growing number of professional coaches also went to this land of football passion, providing more advanced training for the players. Former Real Madrid youth coach Fernando Sanchez Cipitria returned to Xinjiang for a second stint this year. In 2018, during his first journey, he frequently traveled through cities and villages to scou

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South Chinese city serves pre-cooked food home and abroad

STORY: South Chinese city serves pre-cooked food home and abroad SHOOTING DATE: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: HEZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of pre-made food and production 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO SUZHENG, Deputy director, Hezhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO YINGXIANG, Head of quality control department of a local food company, Hezhou City 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG YING, Deputy director of a local food production factory, Hezhou City STORYLINE: Thanks to its abundant food resources and advanced processing technology, Hezhou City in south China's Guangxi has seen a rapid growth of pre-cooked food industry in recent years. In 2023, Hezhou's agro-product processing industry, including the ready-made meal industry, created employment for over 2,700 locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO SUZHENG, Deputy director, Hezhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau "The agricultura

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China-Central Asia cooperation yields mutual benefits

STORY: China-Central Asia cooperation yields mutual benefits SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Xi'an (file footage) 2. various of China's Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHE, Teacher at Northwestern Polytechnical University 4. various of Sahedov Begench, a businessman from Turkmenistan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SAHEDOV BEGENCH, Turkmen businessmen 6. various of China-Europe Railway Express (file footage) STORYLINE: One year ago, the first China-Central Asia Summit held in China's Xi'an set a new platform for good neighborliness and win-win cooperation between China and five Central Asian countries. Over the past year, an increasing number of people have been involved in the growing wave of cooperation between China and Central Asia. In October 2023, China's Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) officially opened its campus in Kazakhstan. SOUNDBITE 1 (

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Russian hockey professionals help hone skills of Chinese children

STORY: Russian hockey professionals help hone skills of Chinese children SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of students training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): GORIN VALERY, Hockey coach 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): VLADISLAV SHCHERBAKOV, Goalkeeper coach 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN YUCHEN, Student STORYLINE: As an increasing number of children in China have begun learning to play hockey, Russian coaches have come to China's Shenyang to help hone the hockey skills of children. Gorin Valery, a professional hockey player and Vladislav Shcherbakov, a goalkeeper coach, were invited by the Shenyang Hockey Association in 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): GORIN VALERY, Hockey coach "I came to Shenyang because I'm interested in working in international exchanges. I'm aware of the significant improvement in hockey in China in recent years, and I'm eager to share my experience. Given this opportunity,

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Palestinian death toll nears 35,000 as Israel ramps up strikes

STORY: Palestinian death toll nears 35,000 as Israel ramps up strikes SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rafah after Israeli attacks 2. various of wounded Palestinians being transferred to a local hospital 3. various of the rescue site in Gaza 4. various of Israeli troops preparing to enter Gaza Strip 5. various of forced displacement of Palestinian civilians STORYLINE: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,971 and injuries to 78,641 since the current conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023, according to the Hamas-run health authorities on Saturday. A statement said, during the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 28 Palestinians and wounded 69 others in the coastal enclave. Israel has ramped up strikes on the Palestinian city of Rafah after the talks on the Israel-Hamas truce held in Egypt's Cairo collapsed on Thursday. Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli a

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Xinhua Headlines: China's economic powerhouse kindles new quality productive forces

(240511) -- SHANGHAI, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2023 shows a city view of Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua)

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Olympiacos into Europa Conference League final

STORY: Olympiacos into Europa Conference League final SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations of Olympiacos fans STORYLINE: Olympiacos secured their place in the 2023/24 UEFA Europa Conference League final, defeating Aston Villa 2-0 in the second leg of the semifinal at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus on Thursday. Olympiacos' forward Ayoub El Kaabi scored in the 10th and 78th minutes, respectively, to clinch the victory. The hosts had previously celebrated a 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg a week earlier in Birmingham. Olympiacos will face Fiorentina in the final. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Athens. (XHTV)

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Conference held in Lebanon to address journalist safety amid conflicts

STORY: Conference held in Lebanon to address journalist safety amid conflicts SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: ALMA EL SHAAB & AITA EL SHAAB, Lebanon CATEGORY: MILITARY & SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the war area in south Lebanon 2. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of the border town of Alma el Shaab 3. various of pictures of martyr Lebanese and Palestinian journalists 4. various of the conference 5. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on Lebanese border town of Aita el Shaab STORYLINE: The Lebanese Order of Press Editors convened a conference in Lebanon on Thursday to devise strategies to enhance journalists' safety in conflict zones. Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border escalated on Oct. 8, 2023, following a barrage of rockets launched by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah toward Israel in solidarity with Hamas attack on Israel the day before. Israel then retaliated by firing heavy artillery toward southe

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Volvo car sales see 27 pct rise in April

STORY: Volvo car sales see 27 pct rise in April SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Volvo showroom in Stockholm, Sweden 2. various of a Volvo production line (source: Volvo Group) 3. various of running footage of a Volvo car (source: Volvo Group) 4. various of traffic in Stockholm, Sweden STORYLINE: Sales of Volvo Cars soared by 27 percent in April 2024 compared to the same month last year, the carmaker said on Monday. The company sold 65,838 vehicles in April, an increase Volvo said was mainly driven by sales in Europe, which were up by 65 percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, global sales of electrified models were up 56 percent, and fully electric models were up by 94 percent compared with April 2023, the company said. From January through April, 214,914 vehicles were sold, corresponding to a 16 percent increase compared with the same period last year. "This performance demonstrates we are making goo

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Journey to France: closer ties bolster China-France bond

STORY: Journey to France: closer ties bolster China-France bond SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of France 2. various of China-France cooperation 3. various of France 4. various of China's Yiwu 5. various of France STORYLINE: In 1964, France became the first major Western nation to formalize diplomatic relations with China. It is also the first major Western country to form a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. Bilateral trade between China and France has grown 800-fold in the past 60 years, reaching 78.9 billion U.S. dollars last year. From 2019 to 2023, China's imports and exports with France grew by 5.9 percent annually. China is now France's largest trading partner in Asia, while France ranks as China's third-largest trading partner and the third-largest source of investment in real terms within the European Union. East Chinese city of Yiwu, a world's production hub for small commodi

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MIDEAST-GAZA-ISRAELI ATTACK-DEATH TOLL

(240505) -- GAZA, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of destroyed buildings at the Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes in central Gaza Strip, May 4, 2024. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others, bringing the total death toll to 34,654 and injuries to 77,908, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding to the statement. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-ISRAELI ATTACK-DEATH TOLL

(240505) -- GAZA, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People stand in the rubble at the Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes in central Gaza Strip, May 4, 2024. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others, bringing the total death toll to 34,654 and injuries to 77,908, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding to the statement. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-ISRAELI ATTACK-DEATH TOLL

(240505) -- GAZA, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Two caged birds are pictured in the rubble at the Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes in central Gaza Strip, May 4, 2024. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others, bringing the total death toll to 34,654 and injuries to 77,908, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding to the statement. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-ISRAELI ATTACK-DEATH TOLL

(240505) -- GAZA, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man looks at the rubble at the Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes in central Gaza Strip, May 4, 2024. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others, bringing the total death toll to 34,654 and injuries to 77,908, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding to the statement. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-ISRAELI ATTACK-DEATH TOLL

(240505) -- GAZA, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People sit on the rubble at the Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes in central Gaza Strip, May 4, 2024. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others, bringing the total death toll to 34,654 and injuries to 77,908, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding to the statement. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-ISRAELI ATTACK-DEATH TOLL

(240505) -- GAZA, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy is pictured in the rubble at the Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes in central Gaza Strip, May 4, 2024. The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,654, health authorities in the enclave said in a press statement on Saturday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 32 Palestinians and wounded 41 others, bringing the total death toll to 34,654 and injuries to 77,908, since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding to the statement. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: High-quality workforce in the making to fuel China's sustainable growth

(240504) -- HARBIN, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A technician adjusts an intelligent robot at a company in Yaohai District, Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo by Xie Chen/Xinhua)

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Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in a bazaar in Türkiye (April 20, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of tourists at a hotel in Türkiye (April 5, 2024) 3. various of people at cafes and restaurants in Türkiye (April 29, 2024) 4. various of people at an intercity bus terminal in Türkiye (July 19, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 69.8 percent in April, the highest in one and a half years, according to official data released on Friday. The annual consumer inflation continued to rise, mainly due to the increase in service prices. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the monthly consumer price index increased by 3.18 percent in April. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw the highest price increase of 9.56 percent in the month, followed by

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Hungarian minister highlights fruitful Hungary-China cooperation built on mutual respect

STORY: Hungarian minister highlights fruitful Hungary-China cooperation built on mutual respect SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy 2. various of Budapest (file footage) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy 4. various of Chinese EVs (file footage) 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy STORYLINE: In a recent interview, Hungarian Minister for National Economy Marton Nagy highlighted the fruitful cooperation between Hungary and China across diverse sectors, emphasizing that this cooperation is underscored by a relationship founded on mutual respect. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy "We respect each other. We respect what we have achieved, and we respect each other's cultures. In 2023, Hungary was able to attract a total

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-CITY VIEW

(240502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk on the Chain Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 4, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-CITY VIEW

(240502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows the Chain Bridge spanning the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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Chinese-made EVs to take 25 pct of EU market in 2024: study

STORY: Chinese-made EVs to take 25 pct of EU market in 2024: study SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 / May 2023 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese car brands at the Automobile Barcelona show (May 2023) 2. various of a Chinese car dealership 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): RAUL JARAMILLO, Brand and marketing manager for Kngloo Spain 4. various of the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels STORYLINE: Chinese-made electric cars will capture a quarter of the EU market in 2024, up from 19.5 percent in 2023, Europe's clean transport campaign group Transport and Environment (T&E) said in a recent study. T&E projects that Chinese brands could reach 11 percent of the EU's EV market in 2024 and 20 percent in 2027. Raul Jaramillo, brand and marketing manager for Kngloo Spain, said that to break into the European market, Chinese car brands need to quickly establish a wide network of distributors that "can provide the brand with high-q

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UN chief calls on Israel to ensure Gaza humanitarian access

STORY: UN chief calls on Israel to ensure Gaza humanitarian access SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UN Headquarters 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking up to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of Guterres leaving STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on the Israeli authorities to ensure complete and unfettered access for humanitarian goods throughout Gaza. Guterres made the plea after the latest acute food insecurity analysis for Gaza warned that famine in the northern part of Gaza is imminent. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis conducted in December 2023 warned that famine may occur by the end of May 2024 if an immediate cessation of hostilities and sustained access for the provision of essential supplies and services to the population did not take place. Si

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Jordan sends 4 relief air drops to Gaza

STORY: Jordan sends 4 relief air drops to Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of action of sending air drops STORYLINE: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced on Monday that they conducted four air drops to deliver humanitarian aid to the people in the Gaza Strip. The aid, which includes relief and food items such as high-nutrition ready meals, aims to alleviate the suffering of local residents who have been embroiled in the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, the state-run Petra news agency reported. The supplies were dropped along the coast of the territory from north to south with the aim of delivering them directly to the residents, according to Petra. The air drops were carried out by four C130 aircraft, one of which belongs to the French Armed Forces, it said. The air drops come amid the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli attacks, which may lead to a f

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Will energy-strapped Türkiye attain energy independence?

STORY: Will energy-strapped Türkiye attain energy independence? SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024, FILE DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish drilling ships in Black Sea (date: June 12, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of natural gas facilities of Türkiye (date: June 26, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Turkish oil wells in Türkiye (date: Jan. 01, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of Akkuyu nuclear power plant of Türkiye (date: July 06, 2023) 5. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): ALI ARIF AKTURK, Ankara-based independent energy policies expert STORYLINE: Türkiye is seeking to attain energy independence in the upcoming 30 years with its newly found underground gas deposits and renewables, but this plan may be too ambitious, experts said. Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a public speech on Feb. 10 in the northern Zonguldak province that the country's main goal is to attain "complete energy

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Baseball: Cardinals player Lars Nootbaar

File photo taken on May 4, 2023, shows St. Louis Cardinals player Lars Nootbaar at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Cardinals player Lars Nootbaar

File photo taken on May 4, 2023, shows St. Louis Cardinals player Lars Nootbaar at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Gu Jihong/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Cao Qingsheng/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Zhang Zhuojun/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Yu Xing/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Pei Cheng/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Wang Yuewu/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial panoramic photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-JIANGSU-YANGZHOU-JIANGDU WATER CONTROL FACILITY (CN)

(230508) -- YANGZHOU, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Water Control Facility in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Located in the juncture of the Grand Canal, the New Tongyang Canal and the Huaihe River outfall waterway into the Yangtze River, the Jiangdu Water Control Facility acts as the source of the eastern route of the country's South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The Jiangdu Water Control Facility consists of 4 large-scale electrical pumping stations, 12 middle-large size water gates, 3 ship locks, transmission and transformation project and diversion waterways. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)

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Turkey ahead of elections

Photo taken on May 4, 2023, shows a huge portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the main square of Rize, northern Turkey.

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TEA PRODUCTION

(230508) -- NAIROBI, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker selects tea leaves at a tea factory near Nairobi, the capital of Kenya on May 4, 2023. Kenya is keen to expand its tea export to China in order to boost the sector's revenues. TO GO WITH "Kenya expects to increase tea export to China" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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CUBA-HAVANA-CULTURE-HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY

(230508) -- HAVANA, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the historic center of the city of Havana, Cuba, May 4, 2023. The historic center of Havana was elected a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1982. (Xinhua/Lin Chaohui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TEA PRODUCTION

(230508) -- NAIROBI, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker performs quality testing at a tea factory near Nairobi, the capital of Kenya on May 4, 2023. Kenya is keen to expand its tea export to China in order to boost the sector's revenues. TO GO WITH "Kenya expects to increase tea export to China" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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CUBA-HAVANA-CULTURE-HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY

(230508) -- HAVANA, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers restore an old building at the historic center of the city of Havana, Cuba, May 4, 2023. The historic center of Havana was elected a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1982. (Xinhua/Lin Chaohui)

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CUBA-HAVANA-CULTURE-HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY

(230508) -- HAVANA, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a temple at the historic center of the city of Havana, Cuba, May 4, 2023. The historic center of Havana was elected a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1982. (Xinhua/Lin Chaohui)

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CUBA-HAVANA-CULTURE-HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY

(230508) -- HAVANA, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Doves forage at the historic center of the city of Havana, Cuba, May 4, 2023. The historic center of Havana was elected a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1982. (Xinhua/Lin Chaohui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TEA PRODUCTION

(230508) -- NAIROBI, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Harvesters collect fresh tea leaves at a tea land near Nairobi, the capital of Kenya on May 4, 2023. Kenya is keen to expand its tea export to China in order to boost the sector's revenues. TO GO WITH "Kenya expects to increase tea export to China" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TEA PRODUCTION

(230508) -- NAIROBI, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Harvesters collect fresh tea leaves at a tea land near Nairobi, the capital of Kenya on May 4, 2023. Kenya is keen to expand its tea export to China in order to boost the sector's revenues. TO GO WITH "Kenya expects to increase tea export to China" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)