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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

A view shows closed shops during a general strike on a street in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

An elderly Palestinian man walks past closed shops in a market street during a general strike in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

A Palestinian woman walks past closed shops during a general strike in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

Men point to marks on the street at the site where Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians the previous night in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. Palestinian officials identified the dead as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud, while the Israeli military says troops opened fire after what it described as an attempted ramming attack. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

An elderly Palestinian man uses his phone while standing in front of a closed shop during a general strike in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

People walk past closed shops in a market street during a general strike in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

An elderly Palestinian man walks past closed shops during a general strike in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Palestinians Killed In Hebron - Palestine

An elderly Palestinian man stands in front of a closed shop during a general strike in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 7, 2025. The strike follows the killing of two Palestinians by Israeli army fire the previous night, identified by Palestinian officials as 17-year-old Ahmad Khalil Al-Rajabi and municipal sanitation worker Ziad Jabara Abu Dawoud. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long hours of service among town officials in Nagano Pref.

OBUSE, Japan, Oct. 24 Kyodo - An arrow on a map indicates the town of Obuse in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, where three municipal officials took their own lives in fiscal 2021 and 2022. A third-party panel established by the town government released a report in November 2023, finding that "abnormally" long working hours had become common among officials after staff numbers were reduced.(Kyodo)

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Royal Visit To Guadalupe

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet senior ecclesiastical officials during a visit to the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe, on May 28, 2025, in Guadalupe, Caceres, Extremadura (Spain). Before visiting the monastery, the King and Queen had a meeting with the Municipal Corporation in the Monastery of Guadalupe. Guadalupe was declared a Historic-Artistic Site and World Heritage Site in 1993, and the Royal Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been "witness to decisive moments" in the history of Spain, such as the audience in which the Catholic Monarchs offered the caravels to Columbus. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRES.COM

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Royal Visit To Guadalupe

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet senior ecclesiastical officials during a visit to the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe, on May 28, 2025, in Guadalupe, Caceres, Extremadura (Spain). Before visiting the monastery, the King and Queen had a meeting with the Municipal Corporation in the Monastery of Guadalupe. Guadalupe was declared a Historic-Artistic Site and World Heritage Site in 1993, and the Royal Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been "witness to decisive moments" in the history of Spain, such as the audience in which the Catholic Monarchs offered the caravels to Columbus. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRES.COM

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Ceremony for Quran Students - Idlib

Officials and guests attend a ceremony honoring students who memorized the entire Quran, at Idlib’s municipal stadium in Idlib, Syria, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sightseeing train in northern Japan

A steam train runs in Shibecha on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 16, 2025, as journalists and municipal officials preview the winter sightseeing train two days before it goes into service for the general public.

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Sightseeing train in northern Japan

A steam train crosses a bridge in Kushiro on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 16, 2025, as journalists and municipal officials get a preview of the winter sightseeing train two days before it goes into service for the general public.

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Sightseeing train in northern Japan

A steam train runs in Shibecha on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 16, 2025, as journalists and municipal officials preview the winter sightseeing train two days before it goes into service for the general public.

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Rights Advocates Fear Mass Culling - Turkey

Animal rights supporters have been keeping watch at Kugulu Park, Ankara for 10 days. Tonight, after the bill was passed by the committee, animal rights supporters came to Kugulu Park and announced their support by saying that they will prevent the bill from passing the General Assembly. The bill, whose first three articles were approved by the subcommittee last week after a fervent debate, includes euthanasia for aggressive dogs, prohibited breeds under current laws and those suffering from infectious, incurable diseases. Local administration will be in charge of the practice under the proposal and municipal officials will be sentenced to prison if they fail to comply. It also proposes increasing fines for owners of pets who abandon them. Ankara, Turkey, July 23, 2024. Photo by Emrullah Gumus/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna

STORY: China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the culture and tourism promotion event 2. various of the performance STORYLINE: A culture and tourism promotion event was held in Vienna on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. The event, jointly hosted by the Guangxi regional government and the Vienna municipal government, attracted over 100 participants, including government officials and representatives from the tourism sector. Noting Guangxi's unique geographical advantages, long history and rich resources, Miao Qingwang, vice chairman of the Guangxi regional government, said in his opening address that Guangxi stands ready to further enhance cultural exchanges and promote tourism cooperation with Austria. Chinese Ambassador to Austria Qi Mei expressed the h

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-RECEPTION

(240221) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Barbaros Buyuksagnak, head of Istanbul municipal foreign relations department, speaks at a reception on the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2024. A reception was held on Tuesday evening in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese Consulate General hosted the event in the bustling Besiktas district on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait. Many overseas Chinese and Turkish guests, local officials, and members of diplomatic missions attended the event, which included performances by Chinese singers and dancers and a gala dinner. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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Reception held in Istanbul to mark Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Reception held in Istanbul to mark Chinese Lunar New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. file of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of the reception organized in Istanbul to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year 3. various of Chinese cuisine introduced to guests at the reception 4. various of Chinese artists performing on stage 5. various of Wei Xiaodong, China's consul general in Istanbul 6. various of Mehmet Zahit Uzun, Deputy head of the Istanbul office of Turkish Foreign Ministry 7. various of Barbaros Buyuksagnak, Head of Istanbul municipal foreign relations department STORYLINE: A reception was held on Tuesday evening in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese Consulate General hosted the event in the bustling Besiktas district on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait. Many overseas Chinese and Turkish guests, local officials, and members of diplomati

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Aftermath of strong quake in central Japan

Photo taken in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 25, 2024, shows municipal government officials from other prefectures heading to houses and other buildings affected by a strong earthquake in central Japan on Jan. 1, to assess their damage.

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Exchange of fire continues on Lebanese-Israeli border

STORY: Exchange of fire continues on Lebanese-Israeli border SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of Al Labbouneh border town 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): NASSER SROUR, Municipal board member in Al Labbouneh STORYLINE: As Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire along Israel's volatile northern border, Israeli officials are stepping up threats against Hezbollah, warning that Israel is running out of patience. Hezbollah has been attacking Israeli posts and villages along the border since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, and the group has launched rockets and drones toward Israeli targets. Israeli tanks, artillery and aircraft have been striking areas on the Lebanese side of the border. The fighting has been mostly brief, but has taken place almost daily. The heavy Israeli attacks intensified on Saturday with the Israeli army shelling the

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido

Japanese former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials take to the streets after a rally in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Dec. 1, 2023, seeking the early return of the islets, known as the Northern Territories in Japan and the Southern Kurils in Russia.

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido

Japanese former residents of four Russian-held, Japanese claimed islets off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials march the streets in Tokyo's Ginza area on Dec. 1, 2023 in a rally seeking the early return of the islets, known as the Northern Territories in Japan and the Southern Kurils in Russia.

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido

Japanese former residents of four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials hold a rally in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Dec. 1, 2023, seeking the early return of the islets, known as the Northern Territories in Japan and the Southern Kurils in Russia.

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IAEA chief Grossi in Japan

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi (L) speaks at a meeting of Japanese central government officials and municipal government heads held in Iwaki in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on July 5, 2023, to discuss Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea.

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Cambodia burns down 5.71 tonnes of illicit drugs, ingredients

STORY: Cambodia burns down 5.71 tonnes of illicit drugs, ingredients DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of destroying illicit drugs and ingredients in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodia on Wednesday destroyed 5.71 tonnes of illicit drugs and ingredients, officials said. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Kheng set fire on the illicit drugs and substances at a ceremony held at the Diamond Island in the capital Phnom Penh. "This clearly demonstrates the government's strong commitment to preventing and cracking down on all forms of drug trafficking," he said. Kheng commended authorities at all levels for sparing no effort to suppress all kinds of drug crimes for the sake of the nation's peace, security, safety, public order and development. Phnom Penh Municipal Court's prosecutor Chreng Khmao said roughly 5.71 tonnes of illicit drugs and ingredients were destroyed at the event, and that those drugs included heroin, cocaine, methamph

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China, Greece explore potential to boost cooperation on shipping, trade

STORY: China, Greece explore potential to boost cooperation on shipping, trade DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an investment event held at Piraeus port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN JINSHAN, Member of the Standing Committee of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO YIHUAI, Deputy director of Lingang Special Area Administration 4. promo video of Lingang Special Area 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MANOLIS KOUTOULAKIS, Secretary General of the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Mayor of Pireaus 8. various of Piraeus port and Piraeus Container Terminal S.A. STORYLINE: Chinese and Greek officials and business representatives explored ways of boosting bilateral cooperation on shipping and trade during an investment event held at Piraeus port in Greece on Tuesday. The event was organized by Shang

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U.S. chopper crash

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Capt. Tim Faller (R), the U.S. Navy's second-in-command in Japan, holds talks with Hideo Yoshida (front), mayor of Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and other city officials at the municipal government offices on Dec. 17, 2013, over a U.S. Navy helicopter crash in Miura the previous day.

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2 months since powerful quakes in southwestern Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, June 14 Kyodo - Municipal officials of the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto fall silent on June 14, 2016, in honor of victims of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit the city and surrounding areas two months ago. Mayor Kazufumi Onishi told the officials to do their utmost for those affected by the disaster.

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Data on Osaka city's 680,000 voters in 2011 election leaked online

OSAKA, Dec. 14 Kyodo - Municipal government officials in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, bow in apology at their office on Dec. 14, 2015, saying that personal information on all the around 680,000 voters in Sakai in the 2011 Osaka gubernatorial election had been leaked on the Internet as an employee had handled the data inappropriately.

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Municipal heads discuss resumption of quake-hit railway

MORIOKA, Japan - Municipal government heads and other officials pose in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 24, 2014, after discussing plans to restore East Japan Railway Co.'s Yamada Line suspended since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Industry minister Obuchi visits Fukushima village

KAWAUCHI, Japan - Industry minister Yuko Obuchi speaks at a meeting with municipal officials and assembly members at the village office of Kawauchi, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 25, 2014, ahead of Kawauchi's exclusion from evacuation areas affected by the 2011 nuclear disaster, effective Oct. 1.

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IC card depicting popular cartoon series launched

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Officials of the Shizuoka municipal government and Shizuoka Railway Co. show a mock version of an IC card for paying transport fares and shopping expenses featuring characters in the "Chibi Maruko-chan" (Little Maruko) comic series in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Sept. 17, 2014. The popular series depicts the everyday life of a little girl and her family in Shizuoka's Shimizu Ward in the 1970s.

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Symposium held on evacuation plans in case of nuke accident

KYOTO, Japan - Municipal government officials and disaster management experts attend a symposium in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 24, 2014, to discuss evacuation plans in case of a nuclear power plant accident.