Anti-terrorism efforts ahead of G-7 summit

Anti-terrorism efforts ahead of G-7 summit

Superintendent General Hiroshi Kojima, who heads the the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, speaks at a meeting held jointly with the Tokyo government to mull measures to prevent terrorism ahead of the upcoming Group of Seven summit in the western Japan city of Hiroshima, on April 19, 2023, in Tokyo.

Japan-ASEAN defense meeting

Japan-ASEAN defense meeting

GINOWAN, Japan - Senior defense officials from Japan and ASEAN countries meet in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 18, 2014, to discuss the use of Japan's defense equipment in disaster relief and anti-terrorism efforts.

Putin urges CIS cooperation to combat terrorism

STORY: Putin urges CIS cooperation to combat terrorism DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the meeting (courtesy of Kremlin) STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded joint efforts to fight terrorism that poses a threat to the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Putin said at a meeting with heads of security agencies and special services of the CIS countries via video link that the danger posed by international terrorist groups is not weakening and they are trying to infiltrate the CIS countries. To strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation, Putin called on the CIS countries to exchange information on terrorist and extremist activities, and block penetration channels of terrorists under the cover of migration. Founded in 1991 as a regional organization for former Soviet republics, the CIS comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, R

UN pledges support for Nigeria's anti-terrorism effort

STORY: UN pledges support for Nigeria's anti-terrorism effort DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday pledged further support to the Nigerian government for ending terrorism, saying the world body will also mobilize more funds for the country's humanitarian response plan. Guterres met Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in the Nigerian capital Abuja as part of his three-nation visit to Africa. He promised that the UN will mobilize an additional 351 million U.S. dollars to a current plan in support of the country's humanitarian efforts in the country's northeast region, which has been suffering from terrorist activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTON

Sniffer dog at train station in Tokyo

Sniffer dog at train station in Tokyo

A sniffer dog reacts to a bag during a demonstration for the media at JR Ueno Station in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2020. East Japan Railway Co. has started a trial of having sniffer dogs on duty at stations as part of its efforts to strengthen anti-terrorism measures.

Sniffer dog at Tokyo train station

Sniffer dog at Tokyo train station

A sniffer dog and handler patrol JR Ueno Station for explosives in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2020. East Japan Railway Co. has started a trial of having sniffer dogs on duty at stations as part of its efforts to strengthen anti-terrorism measures.

Sniffer dog at Tokyo train station

Sniffer dog at Tokyo train station

A sniffer dog and handler patrol JR Ueno Station for explosives in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2020. East Japan Railway Co. has started a trial of having sniffer dogs on duty at stations as part of its efforts to strengthen anti-terrorism measures.