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Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL SALAM QABILAT, Director 5. various of audience 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FARAH ABU JAMAL, Audience STORYLINE: A theatrical performance was held Thursday in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The event turned attention to the suffering of the Palestinian people. The performance was inspired by the novel "Go Home, Khalil," which was published in Russia by the novelist Kafa Al-Zoubi in 2009. The event, opened to the public for free, came in collaboration with Al-Shams Theater and Zad for arts Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress "Art always seeks to be a free word and not linked only to entertainment activities. The rol

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Survivor of S. Korea fire returns to Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - Masaru Kasahara, the sole survivor of a deadly fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is taken to a helicopter ambulance shortly after arriving at Fukuoka airport on Dec. 17, 2009. Kasahara, who suffered severe burns in the Nov. 14 blaze, has recovered to the point where he can eat and speak, prompting doctors to allow his return to Japan.

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Survivor of S. Korea fire leaves for Japan

SEOUL, South Korea - Masaru Kasahara, the sole survivor of a deadly fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is carried on a stretcher as he leaves a hospital in the city on Dec. 17, 2009. Kasahara, who suffered severe burns in the Nov. 14 blaze, has recovered to the point where he can eat and speak, prompting doctors to allow his return to Japan.

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N. Korea redenominates currency

BEIJING, China - This Nov. 20, 2009 file photo shows people lining up at the Changgwang Health Complex in Pyongyang. North Korea has reportedly redenominated its currency, effective Nov. 30, for the first time in 17 years.

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N. Korea redenominates currency

BEIJING, China - This Nov. 21, 2009, file photo shows people walking past a clothes shop in Pyongyang. North Korea has reportedly redenominated its currency, effective Nov. 30, for the first time in 17 years.

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N. Korea redenominates currency

BEIJING, China - This September 2009 file photo shows people lining up at a food stand in Pyongyang. North Korea has reportedly redenominated its currency, effective Nov. 30, for the first time in 17 years.

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Japanese men tame Egypt in Grand Champions Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Kunihiro Shimizu of Japan spikes the ball against Egypt's Abdel Latif during the first set of a match in the men's volleyball World Grand Champions Cup at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2009. Japan won 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17.

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Japanese men tame Egypt in Grand Champions Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Tatsuya Fukuzawa spikes the ball during the second set of a match against Egypt in the men's volleyball World Grand Champions Cup at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2009. Japan won 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17.

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Obama, Wen vow to enhance bilateral relations

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao greet each other prior to their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. Obama and Wen met after the U.S. president held extensive talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Nov. 16 and 17, and reaffirmed the importance of cementing U.S.-China relations.

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Obama visits Forbidden City

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City on Nov. 17, 2009. Obama went to the World Heritage site after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Obama visits Forbidden City

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City on Nov. 17, 2009. Obama went to the World Heritage site after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Roos speaks after base talks with Japan

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009 after making no progress in talks with Japanese officials on the contentious plan to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa.

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Obama visits Forbidden City

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City on Nov. 17, 2009. Obama went to the World Heritage site after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama after releasing a joint statement in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. Hu and Obama agreed to cooperate on critical issues, including North Korea's nuclear programs, global warming and bilateral trade. (Pool photo)

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Kitazawa speaks after base talks with U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009 after making no progress in talks with U.S. officials on the contentious plan to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho keep rolling at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) forces No. 1 maegashira Aminishiki out of the ring on the third day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 17, 2009.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho keep rolling at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (R) pushes top-ranked maegashira Takekaze out of the ring in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 17, 2009, day three of the 15-day competition.

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Stamps featuring Yankees' Matsui to be issued in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows sample stamps featuring New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui from Japan, who won this year's World Series most valuable player award. Japan Post Network Co. said Nov. 17, 2009, that it will issue a 3,400 yen set consisting of 10 80-yen stamps, six special postcards and a stamp holder.

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Japan, U.S. hold 1st high-level working group on base issue

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at the news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009 before attending the first high-level working group meeting between Japan and the U.S. to seek an early solution to the thorny issue of relocating a U.S. military airfield in Okinawa.

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Japan, U.S. hold 1st high-level working group on base issue

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa enters the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009, to attend the first high-level working group meeting between Japan and the U.S. to seek an early solution to the thorny issue of relocating a U.S. military airfield in Okinawa.

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Fire at mahjong parlor kills 4, injures 3 in Shizuoka

HAMAMATSU, Japan - A police officer inspects a mahjong parlor in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, that was gutted in a predawn fire on Nov. 17, 2009. The fire killed four people and injured three.

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Obama, Hu agree to strengthen cooperation on N. Korea

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands after issuing a statement during a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Takahashi files for free agency to play in MLB

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants left-hander Hisanori Takahashi speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009, after filing for free agency to play in Major League Baseball. Takahashi said he had been interested in MLB for three years and wants to play as a starter.

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Michelin Guide gives 3 stars to 11 Tokyo restaurants

TOKYO, Japan - Jean-Luc Naret, director of Michelin Guides, shows the 2010 edition of the company's culinary guide for Tokyo during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009. Michelin has awarded three-star ratings to 11 restaurants in Tokyo, giving the Japanese capital the largest number of top ratings among the world's major cities.

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama (R) are set to start bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (R), accompanied by Chinese President Hu Jintao, reviews the honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is accompanied by Chinese President Hu Jintao during a welcoming ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L), accompanied by Chinese President Hu Jintao, attends a welcoming ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Fire at mahjong parlor kills 4, injures 3 in Shizuoka

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Firefighters and police inspect a mah-jong parlor in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, that was gutted in a predawn fire on Nov. 17, 2009. The fire killed four people and injured three.

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Obama visits Forbidden City

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City on Nov. 17, 2009. Obama went to the World Heritage site after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Michelin Guide gives 3 stars to 11 Tokyo restaurants

TOKYO, Japan - The chefs of 11 restaurants in Tokyo awarded three-star ratings in the latest Michelin guide for the Japanese capital, pose with the Michelin mascot during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009. Michelin unveiled the summary of the 2010 edition of the company's culinary guide for Tokyo, which beat the 10 three-star ratings awarded to restaurants in Paris. (Kyodo)

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Obama visits Forbidden City

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City on Nov. 17, 2009. Obama went to the World Heritage site after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Obama, Hu agree to strengthen cooperation on N. Korea

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands after issuing a statement during a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Michelin Guide gives 3 stars to 11 Tokyo restaurants

TOKYO, Japan - Jean-Luc Naret, director of Michelin Guides, shows the 2010 edition of the company's culinary guide for Tokyo during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009. Michelin has awarded three-star ratings to 11 restaurants in Tokyo, giving the Japanese capital the largest number of top ratings among the world's major cities. (Kyodo)

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Obama visits Forbidden City

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Palace Museum in Beijing's Forbidden City on Nov. 17, 2009. Obama went to the World Heritage site after a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama after releasing a joint statement in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. Hu and Obama agreed to cooperate on critical issues, including North Korea's nuclear programs, global warming and bilateral trade. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama (R) are set to start bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L), accompanied by Chinese President Hu Jintao, attends a welcoming ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is accompanied by Chinese President Hu Jintao during a welcoming ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Obama, Hu meet in Beijing on N. Korea, other issues

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (R), accompanied by Chinese President Hu Jintao, reviews the honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Survivor of S. Korea fire leaves for Japan

SEOUL, South Korea - Masaru Kasahara, the sole survivor of a deadly fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is carried on a stretcher as he leaves a hospital in the city on Dec. 17, 2009. Kasahara, who suffered severe burns in the Nov. 14 blaze, has recovered to the point where he can eat and speak, prompting doctors to allow his return to Japan. (Kyodo)

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Survivor of S. Korea fire returns to Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - Masaru Kasahara, the sole survivor of a deadly fire at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea, is taken to a helicopter ambulance shortly after arriving at Fukuoka airport on Dec. 17, 2009. Kasahara, who suffered severe burns in the Nov. 14 blaze, has recovered to the point where he can eat and speak, prompting doctors to allow his return to Japan. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea redenominates currency

BEIJING, China - This Nov. 20, 2009 file photo shows people lining up at the Changgwang Health Complex in Pyongyang. North Korea has reportedly redenominated its currency, effective Nov. 30, for the first time in 17 years. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea redenominates currency

BEIJING, China - This September 2009 file photo shows people lining up at a food stand in Pyongyang. North Korea has reportedly redenominated its currency, effective Nov. 30, for the first time in 17 years. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea redenominates currency

BEIJING, China - This Nov. 21, 2009, file photo shows people walking past a clothes shop in Pyongyang. North Korea has reportedly redenominated its currency, effective Nov. 30, for the first time in 17 years. (Kyodo)

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Japanese men tame Egypt in Grand Champions Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Tatsuya Fukuzawa spikes the ball during the second set of a match against Egypt in the men's volleyball World Grand Champions Cup at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2009. Japan won 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17. (Kyodo)

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Japanese men tame Egypt in Grand Champions Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Kunihiro Shimizu of Japan spikes the ball against Egypt's Abdel Latif during the first set of a match in the men's volleyball World Grand Champions Cup at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2009. Japan won 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17. (Kyodo)

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Obama, Wen vow to enhance bilateral relations

BEIJING, China - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao greet each other prior to their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2009. Obama and Wen met after the U.S. president held extensive talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Nov. 16 and 17, and reaffirmed the importance of cementing U.S.-China relations. (Kyodo)

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(CORRECTED)Fire at mahjong parlor kills 4, injures 3 in Shizuoka

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Firefighters and police inspect a mah-jong parlor in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, that was gutted in a predawn fire on Nov. 17, 2009. The fire killed four people and injured three. (Kyodo)

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Kitazawa speaks after base talks with U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2009 after making no progress in talks with U.S. officials on the contentious plan to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Okinawa. (Kyodo)