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Meeting NSC at Camp David

Gathering at Camp David, Maryland, United States President George W. Bush confers with his National Security Council (NSC) Saturday, September 15, 2001. Pictured from left to right are U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz..Mandatory Photo by Eric Draper - White House via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum at National Public Security Council Meeting - Mexico City

(L-R) Mexico's Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero, Minister of Mexican National Defense Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Mexico’s Minister of the Interior Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch during the 51st Ordinary Session of the National Public Security Council, when the security cabinet and the governors of the 32 states participated, at the National Palace. on September 2, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum at National Public Security Council Meeting - Mexico City

(L-R) Mexico's Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero, Minister of Mexican National Defense Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Mexico’s Minister of the Interior Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch during the 51st Ordinary Session of the National Public Security Council, when the security cabinet and the governors of the 32 states participated, at the National Palace. on September 2, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Opening of solar park in Chornobyl

Oleksandr Lytvynenko, the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Svitlana Grynchuk, the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, and Ricardo Lopez-Aranda Jagu, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain to Ukraine, (R to L, middle) attend the opening of a photovoltaic power station, which has a capacity of 0.8 MW and covers an area of more than 3,000 square metres, at the industrial site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Kyiv region, Ukraine, on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukraines Health Minister on liquidation of MSEC

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Minister of Health of Ukraine Viktor Liashko briefs the press on the liquidation of the Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) and implementation of the decision of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council on combating corruption and other offences during the establishment of disability, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-STATE OF EMERGENCY-EXTENSION

(240731) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) holds a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, July 31, 2024. Myanmar's NDSC on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the country for six more months, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported. (Myanmar's Ministry of Information/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FILE-MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-ACTING PRESIDENT-DUTIES-TRANSFERRING

(240722) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows Myanmar's Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at a meeting of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The duties of Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe were transferred to Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported on July 22. (Myanmar's Ministry of Information/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FILE-MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-ACTING PRESIDENT-DUTIES-TRANSFERRING

(240722) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe at a meeting of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The duties of Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe were transferred to Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported on July 22. (Myanmar's Ministry of Information/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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White House confirms U.S. soldier detained in Russia

STORY: White House confirms U.S. soldier detained in Russia SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of exterior of the White House 3. aerial of the Pentagon STORYLINE: The White House confirmed on Monday that a U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend. According to reports by U.S. media, a U.S. soldier currently stationed in South Korea was detained in Russia, where he traveled on his own. The detention happened over the weekend and the soldier was accused of stealing. John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, said during a daily press briefing at the White House that the U.S. government was "aware of this case." Kirby referred reporters to the Department of Defense for details, saying he "can't really say much about it right now." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Egyptian president, Bahraini national security advisor discuss Gaza ceasefire

STORY: Egyptian president, Bahraini national security advisor discuss Gaza ceasefire SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defense Council of Bahrain, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, on Tuesday agreed on the vital importance of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. According to a statement by the Egyptian presidency, the talks addressed means of ensuring the flow of critically needed humanitarian assistance and relief in sufficient quantities to the besieged strip. The meeting also focused on Egypt's efforts toward restoring calm in the region. On Tuesday, Hamas continued its talks in Egypt for the third day with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in a bid to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - Blogger Denys Koshelnyk, UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" (R to L) are seen during the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - Blogger Denys Koshelnyk, UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" (R to L) are seen during the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko (R) and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" are seen during the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - Blogger Denys Koshelnyk, UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" (R to L) are seen during the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko (R) and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" pose for a picture before the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", featuring a blogger Denys Koshelnyk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko (R) and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" pose for a picture before the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", featuring a blogger Denys Koshelnyk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - Blogger Denys Koshelnyk, a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" and UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko (L to R) pose for a photo before the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko poses for a picture before the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", featuring a blogger Denys Koshelnyk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko (R) and a command officer of the 12th Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro "Dyplomat" pose for a picture before the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", featuring a blogger Denys Koshelnyk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Denys Koshelnyk takes part in Ukrinform program "About the War"

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - UAV operator, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko poses for a picture before the recording of the Ukrinform program "About the War", featuring a blogger Denys Koshelnyk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Largest hospital for children "Okhmatdyt" turns 130

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 01, 2024 - Medal "Award of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, I degree" presented to Director General of the National Childrens Specialized Hospital "Okhmatdyt" Volodymyr Zhovnir during the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the medical institution, Kyiv, capital fo Ukraine.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People sit on the bank of Inya Lake in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 1, 2024. Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country for six more months, the council's information team said. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

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Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months SHOOTING TIME: Jan.31/Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council's meeting (courtesy of MRTV) 3. various of Yangon STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter "Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country for six more months, the council's information team said. According to media report, Acting President U Myint Swe declared the extension of the state of emergency for six months during the NDSC's meeting on Wednesday. The extension was made in accordance with the Section 425 of the State Constitution due to unusual circumstances in the country, the report said. The meeting also discussed matters on combating telecom frauds, development of the country and prom