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Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the priests of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on June 12, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received all priests of the Diocese of Rome along with deacons and seminarians of the Diocese applauding them for their faith and service. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the priests of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on June 12, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received all priests of the Diocese of Rome along with deacons and seminarians of the Diocese applauding them for their faith and service. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the priests of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on June 12, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received all priests of the Diocese of Rome along with deacons and seminarians of the Diocese applauding them for their faith and service. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Priests of the Diocese of Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with the priests of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on June 12, 2025. Pope Leo XIV received all priests of the Diocese of Rome along with deacons and seminarians of the Diocese applauding them for their faith and service. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Finland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Finland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) reacts as he listens to members of parliament applauding him during his visit to the Parliament in Helsinki, Finland, on March 19, 2025, alongside Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho. President Zelensky and First Lady Zelenska are on an official visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Finland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Finland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) reacts as he listens to members of parliament applauding him during his visit to the Parliament in Helsinki, Finland, on March 19, 2025, alongside Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho. President Zelensky and First Lady Zelenska are on an official visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Mark Carney Sworn In As Canada Prime Minister - Ottawa

Mark Carney Sworn In As Canada Prime Minister - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney looks towards the applauding crowd after signing a document in front of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon after being sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada, on Friday, March 14, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang /CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Swearing-in Of The 30th Canadian Ministry - Ottawa

Swearing-in Of The 30th Canadian Ministry - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney looks towards the applauding crowd after signing a document in front of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon after being sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, ONT, Canada on March 14, 2025. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - PSG vs Brest

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - PSG vs Brest

Jonas MARTIN of Brest applauding the fans after the loss during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois 29 at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on February 19, 2025

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - PSG vs Brest

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - PSG vs Brest

Jonas MARTIN of Brest applauding the fans after the loss during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois 29 at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on February 19, 2025

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding French outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

Handover Ceremony At Hotel De Matignon - Paris

People applauding during the handover ceremony in the courtyard of the Hotel Matignon, French Prime ministers' official residence, in Paris, France on September 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron appointed former right-wing minister and European Commissioner Michel Barnier as Prime Minister on September 5, 60 days after the second round of legislative elections that resulted in a National Assembly without a majority, sparking the ire of the left but a more wait-and-see reaction from the National Rally. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:34 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of voting result on screen 4. various of President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis announcing voting result 5. various of delegates applauding 6. wide shot of Francis walking up to rostrum 7. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 8. various of Francis speaking 9. various of delegates STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution demanding an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza. Member states voted down two amendments making specific reference to "extremist group Hamas," with 153 supporting the draft resolution, 10 against and 23 countries abstaining. The resolution demands an "immediate humanitarian c

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Thousands of Jordanians rally to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Thousands of Jordanians rally to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of demonstrations STORYLINE: Thousands of Jordanians took to the streets on Friday to show support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing Israeli attacks on the coastal enclave. Demonstrations took place in the cities of Amman, Karak, Aqaba, Ma'an, Tafilah, and Zarqa, during which participants demanded an end to the Israeli attacks that have been going on for over a month, the state-run Al Mamlaka TV reported. They also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people, applauding their resilience and resistance. In the capital Amman, the demonstration started from the Al-Husseini Mosque after Friday prayer. Demonstrators waved flags of Jordan and Palestine and carried banners denouncing Israel. They also chanted slogans in support of the Gazans. Demonstrations were also staged at the Kalout

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March Against Anti-Semitism - Paris

March Against Anti-Semitism - Paris

People applauding during the March against anti-Semitism in Paris, France on November 12, 2023. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Five jurists elected judges of International Court of Justice

STORY: Five jurists elected judges of International Court of Justice SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:05:22 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. various of General Assembly ballot collection 3. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 4. various of Security Council ballot collection 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the UN 6. various of delegates applauding in UNGA Hall STORYLINE: Five jurists were elected on Thursday by the Security Council and the General Assembly as judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to replace five outgoing judges. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the UN "As the Security Council and General Assembly have agreed on the same candidates, the distinguished jurists Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu, Romania; Hilary Charlesworth, Australia; Sarah Hull Cleveland, United States of America; Juan Manuel Gomez Robledo Verduzco, Mexico; and Dire Tlad

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UN votes overwhelmingly against U.S. embargo on Cuba

STORY: UN votes overwhelmingly against U.S. embargo on Cuba SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of voting process on big screen 4. various of delegates applauding STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted by a large margin against the United States' economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960. Titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," the resolution put forward each year against the embargo garnered support from 187 states, with only the United States and Israel casting against and Ukraine abstaining. Debate on the resolution began Wednesday and extended into Thursday. The General Assembly reiterated its call for all states to refrain from promulgating and applying such restrictive laws and measures in line with their obligations under

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UN adopts resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza

STORY: UN adopts resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of voting process on big screen 4. various of delegates applauding 5. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 6. various of delegates applauding STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution that calls for a humanitarian truce in Gaza. The resolution calls for "an immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities," including protection of civilians and civilian subjects, protection of humanitarian personnel and facilities, and "immediate and unconditional release" of all civilians being illegally held captive. The resolution was adopted with 120 votes in favor, 14 votes against, and 45 abstentions. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th sess

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15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council

STORY: 15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of ballots collecting 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of 78th session of UN General Assembly 5. various of delegates applauding 6. various of delegates congratulating and hugging one another STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 states to serve in the 47-member Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting Jan. 1, 2024. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of 78th session of UN General Assembly "The following 15 member states have thus been elected as members of the Human Rights Council for a three-year term of office beginning on the first of January 2024: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malawi, Kingdom of the Netherlands. I congratulate the states w

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Laotian FM calls for multilateralism to tackle global challenges

STORY: Laotian FM calls for multilateralism to tackle global challenges DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. wide shot of Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith walking to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALEUMXAY KOMMASITH, Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SALEUMXAY KOMMASITH, Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 6. wide shot of Kommasith speaking 7. wide shot of Laotian delegates applauding STORYLINE: Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on Saturday called for collective actions to tackle global challenges, warning against unilateralism. He told the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly that the international community is facing multiple crises at an unprecedented level. Following the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the major chal

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World leaders commit to end tuberculosis by 2030 at UN high-level meeting

STORY: World leaders commit to end tuberculosis by 2030 at UN high-level meeting DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:55 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of 78th session of UN General Assembly 3. wide shot of delegates applauding 4. wide shot of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed speaking 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMINA MOHAMMED, UN Deputy Secretary-General STORYLINE: World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meeting on the fight against tuberculosis (TB) on Friday approved a political declaration to advance efforts to end the disease by 2030. The document lays out ambitious new targets for the next five years, which include reaching 90 percent of people with TB prevention and care services, providing social benefit packages to those who have the disease, and licensing at least one new vaccine. UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis addressed the meeting.

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No Mideast peace without Palestinians' full rights: Abbas

STORY: No Mideast peace without Palestinians' full rights: Abbas DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: UNITED NATIONS CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide of UNGA Hall 2. wide of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas walking to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic/English): MAHMOUD ABBAS, Palestinian President 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic/English): MAHMOUD ABBAS, Palestinian President 6. wide of Abbas speaking 7. wide of Palestinian delegates applauding STORYLINE: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that there would be no peace in the Middle East if Palestinians do not fully enjoy their legitimate rights. "Those who think that peace can prevail in the Middle East without the Palestinian people enjoying their full and legitimate national rights would be mistaken," Abbas told the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. He called for Palestine's full membership in the United Nations and urged countries to recognize Palestine's statehood. SOUN

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Pre-Season Friendly - Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad

Pre-Season Friendly - Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad

Pre-season friendly game between Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad. Diego Simeone applauding his players Monterrey, Mexico, August 2, 2023. Photo by tobytandefoto/PX Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN adopts agreement to protect high seas

STORY: UN adopts agreement to protect high seas DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOSOC Chamber 2. various of delegates applauding the adoption of the agreement 3. various of UN Secretary-General ANTONIO GUTERRES speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates 6. various of ECOSOC Chamber STORYLINE: The United Nations on Monday adopted a historic agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction which cover over two-thirds of the ocean. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Two decades in the making, the adoption of this agreement demonstrates the strength of multilateralism, building on the legacy of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. By acting to counter threats to our planet that go beyond national boundaries, you are demonstrating that global threats deserve global

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UN chief: Progress on disability rights risks reversing

STORY: UN chief: Progress on disability rights risks reversing DATELINE: June 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. wide shot of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking up to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of UNGA Hall 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. wide shot of delegates applauding STORYLINE: Global progress towards ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities is in danger, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday. To achieve greater inclusion and accessibility, he urged countries to "do much, much better" following the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 17 years ago. Around 1 billion people live with disabilities worldwide, most of whom are working age and live in developing countries. The 16th session of the conference of state parties to the CRPD is taking place at the UN

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Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council

STORY: Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. various of handing out of ballot papers 3. wide shot of showing of ballot boxes 4. various of delegates 5. various of collecting of ballot papers 6. SOUNDBITE (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 7. various of elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council applauding STORYLINE: Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday for a two-year term. SOUNDBITE (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia are elected members of the Security Council for the two-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2024." The five newly elected members

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Cultural talk with Chinese-Belgian pianist held in Malta

STORY: Cultural talk with Chinese-Belgian pianist held in Malta DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural talk held in Valletta, Malta STORYLINE: China Cultural Center in Malta on Monday evening hosted a cultural talk titled "East Meets West" featuring the talented 23-year-old Chinese-Belgian pianist Tom De Beuckelaer in Malta's capital Valletta. He shared his musical journey and shed light on the similarities and differences between Western classical music and Chinese music. He wowed the Maltese audience with his mesmerizing performance of a diverse range of classical piano pieces. The audience was captivated by his passionate and skillful rendition, which left them applauding with fervor. He is the first-prize winner in the International Chopin Youth Piano Competition in Poland, as well as the winner of multiple prestigious international piano competitions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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UN chief calls for fighting slavery's legacy of racism through education

STORY: UN chief calls for fighting slavery's legacy of racism through education DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. wide shot of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking up to rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. med shot of UNGA Hall 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of delegates applauding STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for fighting slavery's legacy of racism through education, which he said is "the most powerful weapon." "It is incumbent on us to fight slavery's legacy of racism," Guterres told a UN General Assembly event marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. He said the evil enterprise of enslavement lasted for over 400 years, noting that the history of slavery is one of "suffering, crime, violence, and exploitation." SOUNDBI

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UN chief urges elimination of racial discrimination in all forms

STORY: UN chief urges elimination of racial discrimination in all forms DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UNGA Hall 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking up to rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of delegates applauding STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called on the international community to take action to address racism wherever and whenever it arises, and eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Guterres made the remarks while addressing a UN General Assembly event marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which falls on March 21. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Racial discrimination is a deeply damaging and pervasive abuse of human rights and human dignity that affects

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Renowned U.S. orchestra to deepen bond with China through more in-person collaborations

STORY: Renowned U.S. orchestra to deepen bond with China through more in-person collaborations DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, U.S. CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra 2. shot of Matias Tarnopolsky, the orchestra's head, speaking 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY, President and CEO of Philadelphia Orchestra 4. various of the performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY, President and CEO of Philadelphia Orchestra 6. various of the performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY, President and CEO of Philadelphia Orchestra 8. shot of the audience applauding STORYLINE: The Philadelphia Orchestra will enhance its ties with China through more in-person events to contribute to the development of U.S.-China cultural exchanges, said the orchestra's head. Matias Tarnopolsky said the orchestra, based in Philadelphia, has made many vis

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Thomas Bach elected 9th IOC President

Thomas Bach elected 9th IOC President

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Photo shows Thomas Bach (L) shortly after being elected the ninth president of the International Olympic Committee at an IOC general session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sept. 10, 2013. The current president Jacques Rogge is seen applauding to the right.

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N. Korean soldiers applauding

N. Korean soldiers applauding

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean soldiers applaud while attending a national meeting at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on April 14, 2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary the following day of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung.

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N. Korean soldiers applauding

N. Korean soldiers applauding

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean soldiers applaud while attending a national meeting at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on April 14, 2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary the following day of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung.

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N. Korean soldiers applauding

N. Korean soldiers applauding

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean soldiers applaud while attending a national meeting at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on April 14, 2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary the following day of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung.

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N. Korean soldiers applauding

N. Korean soldiers applauding

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean soldiers applaud while attending a national meeting at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on April 14, 2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary the following day of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung.

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N. Korean soldiers applauding

N. Korean soldiers applauding

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean soldiers applaud while attending a national meeting at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on April 14, 2012, to celebrate the 100th anniversary the following day of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung.

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Fukuda attends S. Korean president's inauguration ceremony

Fukuda attends S. Korean president's inauguration ceremony

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (L) applauding as new South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (R) leaves the site for Lee's inauguration ceremony in Seoul on Feb. 25. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-COMMENDATION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-COMMENDATION

(221205) -- TUNIS, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian Health Minister Ali Mrabet (R) poses for a photo with Xu Chuyang (C), head of the Chinese medical team, in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 5, 2022. Mrabet met with the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia on Monday, applauding its exceptional service in the North African country. (Xinhua)

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TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-COMMENDATION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-COMMENDATION

(221205) -- TUNIS, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian Health Minister Ali Mrabet (4th R, front row) poses for a group photo with members of Chinese medical team in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 5, 2022. Mrabet met with the 26th batch of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia on Monday, applauding its exceptional service in the North African country. (Xinhua)

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UN General Assembly resolution demands end of U.S. embargo on Cuba

STORY: UN General Assembly resolution demands end of U.S. embargo on Cuba DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of voting 3. various of Cuban delegates 4. various of voting results on screen 5. various of delegates applauding 6. various of President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi announcing voting result 7. various of delegates STORYLINE: The General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution to demand an end to the decades-old U.S. embargo on Cuba. The resolution was adopted with 185 votes in favor, 2 against, and 2 abstentions. The United States and Israel voted against the draft. Brazil and Ukraine abstained. The resolution expresses concern about the continued promulgation and application of laws and regulations, such as the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, the extraterritorial effects of which affect the sovereignty of other states, the legitimate interests of entities or persons under their

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14 states elected into UN Human Rights Council

STORY: 14 states elected into UN Human Rights Council DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. UN headquarters 2. wide shot of UNGA hall 3. various of ballot casting 4. SOUNDBITE (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 5. wide shot of delegates applauding STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 14 states into the Human Rights Council to succeed outgoing members. SOUNDBITE (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "The following 14 states have been elected members of the Human Rights Council for the three-year term of the office beginning of Jan. 1, 2023: Algeria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Georgia, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Morocco, Romania, South Africa, Sudan, and Vietnam." Of the 14 states, Sudan and Germany were elected for a consecutive second term. The Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body respons

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UN chief calls for efforts to close 3 major gaps to end COVID-19 pandemic

STORY: UN chief calls for efforts to close 3 major gaps to end COVID-19 pandemic DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. wide shot of conference room 4. various of delegates applauding 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of delegates STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for efforts to close three major gaps to end the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the appeal at a high-level event on ending the pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "First, we must close the booster gap. Vaccine booster coverage remains low everywhere. But low-income countries, in particular, are still struggling, with only 35 percent of healthcare workers and 31 percent of older populations fully vaccinated and boosted. Our top priority continues to be getting vaccines into arms. T

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UN chief calls for solidarity to tackle global challenges

STORY: UN chief calls for solidarity to tackle global challenges DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:03 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. shot of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of Guterres speaking 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of delegates 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 8. various of delegates 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 10. various of Guterres speaking 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 12. shot of Guterres walking back to the seat 13. pan right of delegates applauding STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that the world is in big trouble and needs collective action across the board. Guterres addressed the UN General Assembly before the opening of the General Debate. SOUNDBITE 1

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