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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

French Senator Simon Uzenat during the rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

French Senator Simon Uzenat during the rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Former French Senator Joel Labbe during the rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Former French Senator Joel Labbe during the rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Former French Senator Joel Labbe during the rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

Rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Duplomb Law - France

French Senator Simon Uzenat during the rally in Vannes (Morbihan) as part of the national mobilization against the Duplomb law to build firm opposition to this text loosening environmental regulations. This protest was organized by Confederation Paysane and Groupement des Agriculteurs Bio (GAB56). Duplomb Law proposes the return of neonicotinoids (bee-toxic pesticides banned in France since 2018), to simplify approvals for breeding facilities, and to loosen restrictions around water use to promote irrigation reservoirs. Photo taken in Vannes, France on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt expects 2 bln USD in revenue from expat customs-free car import initiative

STORY: Egypt expects 2 bln USD in revenue from expat customs-free car import initiative SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of new cars STORYLINE: Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said on Thursday that the applications registered by expats, with an aim of benefiting from the zero-customs car import initiative, push expectations to about 2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue. The minister said that more than 250,000 "import approvals" have been issued, and over 35,000 imported cars have been released so far. The initiative allows expatriates to bring one personal-use vehicle to Egypt without incurring customs duties or taxes, including the value-added tax (VAT). Egyptians living abroad should make a five-year bank deposit in foreign currency. After five years, expatriates can withdraw their money in Egyptian pounds accor

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Legislation protecting Xinjiang ancient city comes into force

STORY: Legislation protecting Xinjiang ancient city comes into force SHOOTING TIME: recent footage and file DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the old town area of Kashgar City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MAWLAN TURAK, Shop owner in the old town of Kashgar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAKUPJAN XIRALI, Resident in the old town of Kashgar 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NAWBAHAR ALI, Painter in the old town of Kashgar 5. various of the old town area of Kashgar City STORYLINE: A new legislation aimed at protecting the traditional culture and buildings in the old town area of Kashgar City in China's Xinjiang entered into force on Wednesday. The regulation, enacted on March 31, forbids demolition of or damage to historical architecture in the old town while stipulating that reconstruction of buildings must receive official approvals. A top tourist destination in Xinjiang, the old town of Kashgar is home to one of the largest surviving earthen

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk, researcher and religious scholar Liudmyla Fylypovych, Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi and Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk, researcher and religious scholar Liudmyla Fylypovych, Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi, Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk and parishioner of St. Nicholas parish Jozef Dobrowolski (L to R) are pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk, researcher and religious scholar Liudmyla Fylypovych, Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi, Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk (L to R) are pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk, researcher and religious scholar Liudmyla Fylypovych, Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi, Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk and parishioner of St. Nicholas parish Jozef Dobrowolski (L to R) are pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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White House news briefing

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 26 January 2024. The White House announced a pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to countries without free trade agreements.

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White House news briefing

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (L) listens to National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi (R) speak during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 26 January 2024. The White House announced a pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to countries without free trade agreements.

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White House news briefing

National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 26 January 2024. The White House announced a pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to countries without free trade agreements.

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White House news briefing

National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 26 January 2024. The White House announced a pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to countries without free trade agreements.

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Tourist yachts now granted visa within 30 mins at Egyptian ports: Transport Ministry

STORY: Tourist yachts now granted visa within 30 mins at Egyptian ports: Transport Ministry DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Transport Ministry 2. various shots of several yachts STORYLINE: Egypt's Ministry of Transport announced on Saturday that foreign tourist yachts can now apply electronically for tourist port visas via an online portal, receiving them within 30 minutes, instead of a 15 - 30 day waiting time for approvals. The online portal lets applicants upload documents like yacht/passenger info, arrival time, chosen port/marina, and the tourist program, the ministry added. Visas will be paid in U.S. dollars, the ministry affirmed. The procedure comes within the framework of the ministry's promotional campaign to attract and optimize yacht tourism in Egypt, in addition to speeding up the steps. Unlike before, yachts can now leave from any tourist port, not just where they arrived, granting greater flexibility in planning their itineraries.

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Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country for six more months. According to a statement signed by Acting President U Myint Swe, the emergency period is extended in accordance with the Section 425 of the State Constitution for six months from Feb. 1, 2023, citing that as unusual circumstances are happening in the country, only if the emergency period is extended, will the Commander-in-Chief accomplish his responsibilities. The extension was made with approvals from all NDSC members attending the council's meeting on Tuesday, the state-run media reported. At the meeting, the acting president declared the extension of the state of emergency, and handed over the state power again to Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Senior Gen

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Palestinians struggle to harvest olives in West Bank

STORY: Palestinians struggle to harvest olives in West Bank DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinian olive farmers with Israeli soldiers 2. various of Palestinian olive farmers collecting olives 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AKRAM ABU SHAKHDAM, Palestinian olive farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHARIF AL-TAMIMI, Palestinian olive farmer STORYLINE: Palestinians who grow olives in parts of the West Bank under Israeli rule have found the current harvest season more grueling than before, as the precious daylight hours were increasingly spent on getting Israeli security approvals. Akram Abu Shakhdam, an olive farmer living in Area C of the West Bank, says Israelis are forcing Palestinian locals to give up their lands to Israeli settlers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AKRAM ABU SHAKHDAM, Palestinian olive farmer "We face difficulties when we come to harvest olives, teenage Israeli settlers would come and start harassing us. When we try to defend

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Israel approves construction of over 4,000 settlement homes in West Bank

STORY: Israel approves construction of over 4,000 settlement homes in West Bank DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction in the West Bank 2. various of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in August 2021 (provided by Israeli Government Press Office) 3. various of Israeli security forces in the West Bank 4. various of a checkpoint STORYLINE: Israel on Thursday pushed forward new plans for building 4,320 settlement homes in the occupied West Bank. The High Planning Subcommittee of Israel's Civil Administration, the body in charge of approving construction in the West Bank, said that the plans for building 2,684 housing units received final approvals, while those for building 1,636 units got initial approvals. Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked, a member of Israel's pro-settler party Yamina, welcomed the move on Twitter, saying it is "a happy day for the settlements." However, Pea