CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-CO-CHAIRS OF NEGOTIATIONS ON UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-CO-CHAIRS OF NEGOTIATIONS ON UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

(240228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Tareq M. A. M. Albanai and Alexander Marschik, co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, who are also permanent representatives to the UN of Kuwait and Austria, in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-CO-CHAIRS OF NEGOTIATIONS ON UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-CO-CHAIRS OF NEGOTIATIONS ON UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

(240228) -- BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Tareq M. A. M. Albanai and Alexander Marschik, co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, who are also permanent representatives to the UN of Kuwait and Austria, in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

(230430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Tareq M. A. M. Albanai (L) and Alexander Marschik, co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly and permanent representatives to the UN of Kuwait and Austria respectively, in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

9 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

STORY: 9 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza 2. various of Palestinians affected by the attacks STORYLINE: At least nine people were killed and more than 10 were injured early Tuesday in Israeli airstrikes on Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in the Gaza Strip, medics said. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that seven bodies were brought to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, and the other two bodies to the hospital in Rafah town in the southern Gaza Strip. In a press statement, the ministry said that more than 10 Palestinians, including women and children, were injured in the Israeli airstrikes on several buildings in Gaza City and Rafah town in the southern Gaza Strip. PIJ sources told Xinhua that among the dead were Tareq Izel Dein, the spokesman of the organization in the Palestinian territories, his wife and two children, and two other senior milit

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-UNSC REFORM-MEETING (CN)

(230430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Tareq M. A. M. Albanai (L) and Alexander Marschik, co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly and permanent representatives to the UN of Kuwait and Austria respectively, in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

World's largest floating library attracts Jordanian book lovers

STORY: World's largest floating library attracts Jordanian book lovers DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the floating library 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JABULANI MLAMBO, Logos Hope project manager in Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TAREQ NASSER, Visitor STORYLINE: The world's largest floating library Logos Hope, which is currently docked at the Jordanian port of Aqaba, has welcomed over 25,000 visitors since it opened to the public on Jan. 26, a project manager has said. With more than 5,000 books onboard, the floating library has an impressive selection of books and offers diverse cultural events and activities, such as live performances and educational workshops, Logos Hope project manager in Jordan Jabulani Mlambo told Xinhua on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JABULANI MLAMBO, Logos Hope project manager in Jordan "The Logos Hope is known as the largest floating book fair in the world, where we carry over 5,000 different titles of books at

Egypt announces new gas discovery of "Narges" field in Mediterranean

STORY: Egypt announces new gas discovery of "Narges" field in Mediterranean DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources 2. various of production equipment at a gas field STORYLINE: Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tareq Al-Mulla, announced on Thursday a new gas discovery "Narges" field in the Mediterranean, saying it is still in the evaluation phase, in order to confirm the size of the discovery. The minister said that the new discovery comes after the "Zohr" Field in terms of importance. Al-Mulla stressed the challenges and effects imposed by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the increase in oil prices have caused pressure and movements by global powers to accelerate the transition to clean and renewable energy. The minister said the ministry's plan for the fiscal year 2022-2023 calls for 118 exploration wells, part of which are for rapid production, including the survey of

Syrian space enthusiasts pursue dreams amid U.S. sanctions

STORY: Syrian space enthusiasts pursue dreams amid U.S. sanctions DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities on the roof of the Syrian Astronomical Society (SAS) headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TAREQ BURMO, Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHANNAD, Student 4. various of the activities on the roof of the Syrian Astronomical Society (SAS) headquarters 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MUHAMMED ALASSIRY, Head of the Syrian Astronomical Society STORYLINE: Persistent U.S. sanctions are affecting Syrians' life in an all-around way, including the space dream of the youth. On the roof of the Syrian Astronomical Society (SAS) headquarters in the capital Damascus, activities are organized almost every day for children who are interested in space. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TAREQ BURMO, Student "My dream is to become a doctor, but I also want to enter the field of astronomy. I aspire to be the first Syrian to travel and reach the moon." SOUNDBITE 2

Afghan women get back to business in Mazar-i-Sharif

STORY: Afghan women get back to business in Mazar-i-Sharif DATELINE: April 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HBIBA AMINI, Tailoring shop owner 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): HBIBA AMINI, Tailoring shop owner 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MAWLAWI QUDRATULLAH TAREQ, Mayor of Mazar-i-Sharif 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Dari): MAWLAWI QUDRATULLAH TAREQ, Mayor of Mazar-i-Sharif 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Dari): ZAHRA SEDIQI, Worker STORYLINE: Habiba Amini runs a tailoring shop in Rabia Balkhi Bazaar, the only market in Afghanistan's Mazar-i-Sharif city where women run their own businesses. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HBIBA AMINI, Tailoring shop owner "So far, I've created new jobs for 40 seamstresses." Amini's workshop was opened by Mawlawi Qudratullah Tareq, mayor of Mazar-i-Sharif couple of weeks ago. She is more than thankful to the mayor for supporting her and other women who want or need to work. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): HBIBA AMINI, Tailoring shop owner "Mayor Tareq is very supportive. He under

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers queue up to check in inside the departure hall of Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers check in inside the departure hall of Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers walk inside the departure hall of Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers walk inside the arrival hall of Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers queue up to check in inside the departure hall of Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk inside a shopping mall in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

KUWAIT-FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS-EASING

(220220) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, Feb. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers check in inside the departure hall of Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Feb. 20, 2022. Kuwait decided to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the Kuwaiti government announced on Monday. The government spokesman Tareq Al-Mezrem said at a press conference that the government decided to allow conferences, events, weddings, meetings, and concerts to be held whether in open or closed areas as of Feb. 20, while adhering to health requirements. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

(220111) -- KUWAIT CITY, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen inside a gym in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Jan. 11, 2022. The Kuwaiti government said on Monday that it has decided to impose new restrictions starting Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19.According to the decision, the government plans to limit the percentage of employees in government workplaces to no more than 50 percent, said Tareq Al-Mezrem, the Kuwaiti government spokesman. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

(220111) -- KUWAIT CITY, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows a sign at Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait. The Kuwaiti government said on Monday that it has decided to impose new restrictions starting Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19.According to the decision, the government plans to limit the percentage of employees in government workplaces to no more than 50 percent, said Tareq Al-Mezrem, the Kuwaiti government spokesman. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

(220111) -- KUWAIT CITY, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows a sign at Kuwait International Airport in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait. The Kuwaiti government said on Monday that it has decided to impose new restrictions starting Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19.According to the decision, the government plans to limit the percentage of employees in government workplaces to no more than 50 percent, said Tareq Al-Mezrem, the Kuwaiti government spokesman. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

(220111) -- KUWAIT CITY, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A barber serves a customer inside a barbershop in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Jan. 11, 2022. The Kuwaiti government said on Monday that it has decided to impose new restrictions starting Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19.According to the decision, the government plans to limit the percentage of employees in government workplaces to no more than 50 percent, said Tareq Al-Mezrem, the Kuwaiti government spokesman. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

KUWAIT-COVID-19-NEW RESTRICTIONS

(220111) -- KUWAIT CITY, Jan. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Employees are seen inside a government complex in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Jan.11, 2022. The Kuwaiti government said on Monday that it has decided to impose new restrictions starting Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19.According to the decision, the government plans to limit the percentage of employees in government workplaces to no more than 50 percent, said Tareq Al-Mezrem, the Kuwaiti government spokesman. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

Cairo Time (2009)

Cairo Time (2009)

Alexander Siddig & Patricia Clarkson Characters: Tareq Khalifa & Juliette Grant Film: Cairo Time (2009) Director: Ruba Nadda 01 November 2009 Date: 01 November 2009

Cairo Time (2009)

Cairo Time (2009)

Patricia Clarkson & Alexander Siddig Characters: Juliette Grant & Tareq Khalifa Film: Cairo Time (2009) Director: Ruba Nadda 01 November 2009 Date: 01 November 2009

Cairo Time (2009)

Cairo Time (2009)

Patricia Clarkson & Alexander Siddig Characters: Juliette Grant & Tareq Khalifa Film: Cairo Time (2009) Director: Ruba Nadda 01 November 2009 Date: 01 November 2009