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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit a member of the Syrian government's public security forces injured in the areas that have recently witnessed violence in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit a member of the Syrian government's public security forces injured in the areas that have recently witnessed violence in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit a member of the Syrian government's public security forces injured in the areas that have recently witnessed violence in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emperor meets with disabled at Imperial Palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako talk to disabled people at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2024, after they had received an award from the health minister for playing a noted role in society by overcoming their disability. (Pool photo)

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Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Priests are placing the big candle symbolizing the light of Christ's resurrection overcoming the darkness of the tomb. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" is held during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jin Liqun, president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Baodong, secretary general of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), addresses a panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" during the BFA Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Forrest, founder and executive chairman of Fortescue, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Zheng, president of the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development at Tsinghua University, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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China-funded renovation of Mongolian land port completed

STORY: China-funded renovation of Mongolian land port completed SHOOTING TIME: January 2023 /Archive DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the land port in southeastern Mongolia STORYLINE: An inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday for the China-funded renovation of a land port in southeastern Mongolia. Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene and Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Shen Minjuan attended the ceremony to mark the completion of the land port renovation in Zamiin-Uud, a border soum (administrative subdivision) in the southeastern Mongolian province of Dornogovi. Oyun-Erdene expressed his gratitude to China for overcoming the difficulties of the pandemic, assisting in building port facilities of international standard, increasing the passenger and cargo customs clearance capacity fivefold, and supporting Mongolia's port revival policy. "Port revival is one of the key goals of the government's medium-term devel

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BANGLADESH-MYMENSINGH DISTRICT-CHINA-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT

(240218) -- DHAKA, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 17, 2024 shows a 50 MW Chinese-built photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh District, Bangladesh. The Mymensingh district in north-central Bangladesh enjoys better sunshine than any other place in the South Asian country. The 50 MW photovoltaic power plant invested by HDFC SinPower Ltd. whose major shareholder is China Huadian Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. started construction in September 2019 to utilize the advantage of solar resources here. Overcoming difficulties during the construction, the project was put into commercial operation in November 2020 and became the largest solar power plant in Bangladesh at that time. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built solar power plant shines in northern Bangladesh" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-MYMENSINGH DISTRICT-CHINA-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT

(240218) -- DHAKA, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 17, 2024 shows a 50 MW Chinese-built photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh District, Bangladesh. The Mymensingh district in north-central Bangladesh enjoys better sunshine than any other place in the South Asian country. The 50 MW photovoltaic power plant invested by HDFC SinPower Ltd. whose major shareholder is China Huadian Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. started construction in September 2019 to utilize the advantage of solar resources here. Overcoming difficulties during the construction, the project was put into commercial operation in November 2020 and became the largest solar power plant in Bangladesh at that time. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built solar power plant shines in northern Bangladesh" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2023 shows employees working at a factory of Lotus Cars in an industrial park of the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Top 10 China news events of 2023 10. Chinese economy rebounds, solid progress achieved on high-quality development Since the beginning of this year, with the smooth transition of epidemic prevention and control, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has united and led the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups in withstanding external pressure, overcoming internal difficulties, comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, increasing macro-control efforts, and facilitating the growth of the private sector. Through these efforts, the Chinese economy has rebounded for the better, high-quality development has been solidly advanced, important progress has been made in the construction of a modern industrial system, and t

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TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2023

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the world's top 10 athletes in 2023: 10. Simone Biles (United States, gymnastics) After overcoming mental health challenges occurring during the Tokyo Olympics, Biles made a triumphant return in 2023 by winning her sixth all-around title at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. With her 34th medal at the Olympics and World Championships, the 26-year-old has surpassed Belarusian legend Vitaly Scherbo to become the new record holder with the most medals. This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2023 shows gold medalist Simone Biles of the United States celebrating during the awarding ceremony of Women's Floor Exercise Final of the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Sudan's sovereign council stresses commitment to facilitating work of humanitarian workers

STORY: Sudan's sovereign council stresses commitment to facilitating work of humanitarian workers SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SULEIMAN AL-DABAILO, Deputy Chairman of the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council on Thursday stressed its commitment to facilitating the work of humanitarian workers and overcoming relevant obstacles. The commitment was made at a forum on humanitarian response held by the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies in Port Sudan, the capital city of the eastern Red Sea State. Suleiman Al-Dabailo, deputy chairman of the committee, said his country attaches great importance to facilitating the work of humanitarian workers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SULEIMAN AL-DABAILO, Deputy Chairman of the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies

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Japanese officials wives at nihongo center

OVERCOMING LANGUAGE BARRIER. Yuko Kishida (left) and Yuko Koshikawa, wives of visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Ambassador the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa, respectively, visit the Nihongo Center Foundation, Inc. in Legaspi Village, Makati City on Saturday (Nov. 4, 2023). Mrs. Kishida witnessed Nihongo language classes and interacted with the learners, underscoring the significance of language education in promoting cultural understanding and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler)

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Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan

STORY: Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Red Bull Soapbox Race in Amman 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD ALMAAITAH, Participant STORYLINE: With more than 10,000 people watching, this year's Red Bull Soapbox Race returned to Jordan's Amman on Friday. Dressed in unique costumes, participants from 39 teams drove their hand-made vehicles in a race of speed, daring, and creativity. The competitors steered their non-engine vehicles following the sloped track while overcoming the curves and artificial barriers as quickly as possible. The performance of the participating teams was evaluated based on three criteria: speed in crossing the track, presentation on the platform, and creativity in design. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant "It certainly gives a strong impulse to young people to participate and show their talents and

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Oldest parkour practitioner in Cuba

STORY: Oldest parkour practitioner in Cuba DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Osvaldo practicing parkour 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): OSVALDO ROQUE DE ARANA, Cuban parkour practitioner 3. various of Osvaldo practicing parkour 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): OSVALDO ROQUE DE ARANA, Cuban parkour practitioner 5. various of Osvaldo practicing parkour STORYLINE: Osvaldo Roque de Arana, a 58-year-old Cuban man, has become a sport star at home and abroad for being the "oldest practitioner of parkour in the country," as acknowledged by local sports experts. Parkour, a unique physical activity that originated in France in the 1980s, is defined as the art of moving from one point to another in the most efficient way, overcoming natural environmental obstacles through skills. His family supports him, although initially someone thought he was "too old" for this sport. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): OSVALDO ROQUE DE ARANA, Cuban parkour practitioner "Age is not the mai

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China's increasing participation in global healthcare a welcome sign: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's increasing participation in global healthcare a welcome sign: Pakistani expert DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of city scenes in China 2. various of China's medical aid 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist 4. various of vaccines 5. various of senior citizens in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist 6. various of Chinese medical teams to other countries 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist STORYLINE: China has been contributing to enhancing global health cooperation and sharing experience and resources in improving the healthcare system, said Shimail Daud Arain, an Islamabad-based public health specialist. Arain highlighted the importance of global collaboration in overcoming the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke positively about China's efforts in building a global

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Turkish analyst warns of new banking crisis on horizon in U.S.

STORY: Turkish analyst warns of new banking crisis on horizon in U.S. DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. street views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst at Ekoturk channel 3. various of U.S. street views 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst at Ekoturk channel 5. various of U.S. street views STORYLINE: According to a Turkish analyst, a new banking crisis is looming as the decline in U.S. inflation is far from desired, pushing the Fed more likely to raise interest rates. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst at Ekoturk channel "There is a very serious risk. If the U.S. has one or two more interest rate hikes, there could be a new banking crisis. Therefore, the U.S. (market) does not want to raise interest rates without overcoming inflation. The biggest menace here is that U.S. inflation could pick up again. If they fail to bring inflation down, it would signal a new interest rate hike, which could lea

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Hannover Messe 2023 opens in Germany

STORY: Hannover Messe 2023 opens in Germany DATELINE: April 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Hannover Messe 2023 STORYLINE: Hannover Messe 2023 opened Monday in the city of Hannover, Germany. Founded in 1947, Hannover Messe is the world's leading industrial trade fair. This year's fair, themed "Industrial Transformation - Making the Difference," attracts some 4,000 companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector. It focuses on high-tech and innovative solutions for overcoming global industrial challenges. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hannover, Germany. (XHTV)

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Fresh Chinese humanitarian aid reaches quake-hit Syria

STORY: Fresh Chinese humanitarian aid reaches quake-hit Syria DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of humanitarian aid from China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOATAZ DAWJI, Assistant minister of Syria's Local Administration and Environment Ministry STORYLINE: A plane landed in Damascus on Wednesday with a batch of humanitarian aid from China to help Syria overcome the repercussions of last week's powerful earthquakes. Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei and Moataz Dawji, the assistant minister of Syria's Local Administration and Environment Ministry, were at the airport to witness the transfer of the aid supplies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria "We will provide more urgent humanitarian assistance from the Chinese government, whether food or medicinal materials as well as communication equipment to support the Syrian efforts in overcoming the eart

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Arab Parliament's 5th Congress of Speakers of Arab Councils, Parliaments held in Cairo

STORY: Arab Parliament's 5th Congress of Speakers of Arab Councils, Parliaments held in Cairo DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. exterior shot of the Arab League headquarters 2. meeting of heads of Arab Parliaments 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ADEL AL-ASSOUMI, Speaker of Arab Parliament 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED ABOUL GHEIT, Arab League Secretary-General 5. various of the session 6. exterior shot of the Arab League headquarters STORYLINE: The Arab Parliament's 5th Congress of Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments kicked off on Saturday at the Arab League's headquarters with the participation of Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The congress offered an important opportunity for probing the document, which was prepared by the Arab Parliament on the problem of food security under the rubric "Parliamentary Vision To Boost Arab Food Security," according to local media. The document calls for overcoming the most important challenges

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 1. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Paralympics inspire world Between Feb. 4 and 20 and March 4 and 13, China successfully hosted the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, respectively. Overcoming various difficulties and challenges, China presented a simple, safe and splendid event to the world. Beijing became the world's first "dual-Olympic city" and Chinese athletes achieved the country's best-ever Winter Games results. On April 8, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, speaking at the ceremony honoring those who made outstanding contributions to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, hailed the spirit of bearing the big picture in mind, being confident and open, rising to challenges, pursuing

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Japan-U.S. TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshi Oe, deputy chief Japanese negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks, answers reporters' questions in Washington on March 12, 2014. He said Japan and the United States moved no closer earlier in the day to overcoming their differences regarding tariffs on Japanese farm produce, including beef and pork, that are an obstacle to the conclusion of a Pacific free trade pact.

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Japan economy steadily moving toward overcoming deflation

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks at a news conference at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on April 30, 2010, after the central bank's Policy Board meeting. Shirakawa said the Japanese economy is ''steadily moving forward'' in overcoming deflation.

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Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament

ORLANDO, United States - Tiger Woods reacts after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 29. Woods won his first title since returning from injury by overcoming a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair.

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Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament

ORLANDO, United States - Tiger Woods (R) hugs his caddie after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 29. Woods won his first title since returning from injury by overcoming a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair.

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Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament

ORLANDO, United States - Tiger Woods reacts after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 29. Woods won his first title since returning from injury by overcoming a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair.

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Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament

ORLANDO, United States - Tiger Woods receives the winner's jacket from Arnold Palmer after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 29. Woods won his first title since returning from injury by overcoming a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair.

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Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament

ORLANDO, United States - Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the second hole in the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA golf tournament at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 29. Woods won his first title since returning from injury by overcoming a five-shot deficit to beat Sean O'Hair.

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2 popular governors advise Aso on ways to revive economy

TOKYO, Japan - Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto (L), a lawyer and former TV personality, talks with Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru (R), a former TV entertainer, at a meeting March 20 of an expert panel held at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo to explore ideas for overcoming the economic crisis. The governors, two of Japan's most popular, told Prime Minister Taro Aso that reviving regional economies is crucial for economic recovery.

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Miyabiyama stays in share of first place at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Former ozeki Miyabiyama (R) fights with Kokkai (L), overcoming him in an epic tussle to stay in share of first place on the ninth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 17.