UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

British Consul General Andrew Beasley writes in a guest book inside a historic building in Zakho, Iraq, on August 31, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in governance, trade, and cultural exchange. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

British Consul General Andrew Beasley writes in a guest book inside a historic building in Zakho, Iraq, on August 31, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in governance, trade, and cultural exchange. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Lille

Illustration - Lille

FRANCE. NORD (59). LILLE. BOOK MARKET, INNER COURTYARD OF THE OLD STOCK EXCHANGE Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Book swapping in Lviv

Book swapping in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 18, 2024 - People exchanged almost 5,000 books during the Book Square event organised by the Lviv Municipal Library at the monument to Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Kyiv bookshop accepts Russian books for recycling

Kyiv bookshop accepts Russian books for recycling

KYIV, UKRAINE - JULY 30, 2024 - A banner asks to bring Russian books in exchange for a donation at the Sens on Khreshchatyk bookshop, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. In cooperation with No Waste Ukraine NGO and Hurkit Fund, the bookshop expects to raise money from recycling those books to buy the MECHATRONICS mobile air defence station for the 101st Air Defence Brigade.

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese stories draw attention at children's book fair in Italy

STORY: Chinese stories draw attention at children's book fair in Italy SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: BOLOGNA, Italy CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU FURONG, Sales Director of Guangdong Yuntang Industrial Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): AUDREY LORENZINI, Publisher 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TASSIES, Illustrator STORYLINE: Chinese stories have caught the eyes of the visitors at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, which is underway from Monday to Thursday in the central Italian city of Bologna. In its 61st edition, the annual book fair is a major international forum for publishers, authors and illustrators of children's literature to exchange ideas, forge bonds and select partners. Over 1,500 exhibitors from about 100 countries and regions attend this year's fair. Chinese exhibitors are deeply involved in the exhibition, hosting several activities to accelerate Chinese children's books to go overseas

London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges

STORY: London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) STORYLINE: The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, wrapped up on Thursday. Gareth Rapley, London Book Fair director, was pleasantly surprised by the active participation of Chinese publishers and called for strengthening cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) "We're delighted to see an increase this year from China. It's great, a large number of publishers. I mean it's something we want to just build upon. My understanding is there's great relationship, I think. Here in the UK, we have a great trade relationship with China. I think a lot of business done between the two countries, a lot of great publishing relationships that go on. I think cultural exchange and dia

New Delhi World Book Fair underway

STORY: New Delhi World Book Fair underway SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of World Book Fair 2024 venue 3. various of book stalls STORYLINE: The 51st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 is currently underway in the Indian capital, celebrating the rich tapestry of Multilingual India. The event spans from Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, offering a unique platform to showcase the diverse linguistic traditions of the nation. With over 400 stalls, the fair boasts an impressive representation of languages. The fair promises a unique and enriching experience for attendees of all ages. Saudi Arabia has been designated as the guest of honor for this gathering. The partnership aims to foster cultural exchange and promote a deeper understanding of the literary traditions between the two nations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

Chinese classics gain popularity in Türkiye as cultural exchange flourishes: sinologist

STORY: Chinese classics gain popularity in Türkiye as cultural exchange flourishes: sinologist SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIRAY FIDAN, Turkish sinologist, author and translator 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GIRAY FIDAN, Turkish sinologist, author and translator STORYLINE A Turkish sinologist is passionately introducing the Chinese culture of peace through his translations to an ever-growing audience of Turkish readers. In 2014, Giray Fidan, an Ankara-based professor of Chinese language and history, collaborated with his professor to translate the Chinese classic "The Art of War" from Chinese into Turkish. The translated version of the book by ancient Chinese strategist Sun Tzu 25 centuries ago became a bestseller in Türkiye, where it was reprinted 25 times in nine years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIRAY FIDAN, Turkish sinologist, author and translator "'The A

CYPRUS-NICOSIA-CHINA-CIVILIZATION EXCHANGE FORUM

CYPRUS-NICOSIA-CHINA-CIVILIZATION EXCHANGE FORUM

(231007) -- NICOSIA, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 6. 2023 shows a scene of the China-Cyprus Civilization Exchange Forum in Nicosia, Cyprus. On the sidelines of the Nicosia Book Fest, the capital of Cyprus hosted the China-Cyprus Civilization Exchange Forum on Friday. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-CHINA-PUBLISHING COOPERATION FORUM

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-CHINA-PUBLISHING COOPERATION FORUM

(231002) -- RIYADH, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo at the China-Arab States Publishing Cooperation and Exchange Forum in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 1, 2023. Under the theme of "Deepening China-Arab Publishing Cooperation and Exchanges, Promoting Mutual Learning between Chinese and Arab Civilizations," publishers from China and Arab countries reviewed their cooperation in translation, publishing, copyright trade, book fair platforms and online publishing. TO GO WITH "Saudi Arabia hosts China-Arab publishing cooperation forum" (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

82nd Madrid Book Fair kicks off

STORY: 82nd Madrid Book Fair kicks off DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): XIE LU, Teacher at a Chinese language school in Madrid 3. various of the book fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ANDREA GUIJARRO, Visitor to Madrid Book Fair STORYLINE: The 82nd Madrid Book Fair opened Friday, attracting more than 1,000 publishing houses to participate in the event. One of the highlights of this year's event is the introduction of books on Chinese literature and Chinese language learning. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): XIE LU, Teacher at a Chinese language school in Madrid "This is the first time we participate in this book fair and it just happens to coincide with 50 years of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between China and Spain, so this becomes a very significant moment." Visitors welcomed the presence of Chinese books, as the fair works to strengthen the exchange between Chinese and Spanish cultures. SOUNDBI

World's largest floating book fair welcomes Egyptian book lovers at Mediterranean seaport

STORY: World's largest floating book fair welcomes Egyptian book lovers at Mediterranean seaport DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: PORT SAID, Egypt CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair on the ship 2. STANDUP (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES BERRY, Captain of Logos Hope 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHMOUD TAHA, Egyptian visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FULLA-YASMINE MOHAMED, Algerian visitor 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EDWARD DAVID, Director of Logos Hope STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent "With a crew of nearly 350 volunteers of more than 60 nationalities, Logos Hope ship is currently docked at Port Said, a major seaport in the Mediterranean Sea in northeastern Egypt, holding the world's largest floating book fair as part of its humanitarian mission to spread knowledge and foster cultural exchange. It is the first destination for Logos Hope in 2023, but not the first time for the ship to visit Egypt, for the fl

USJ opens Harry Potter area

USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors dressed as characters from the Harry Potter book and movie series exchange high fives on the opening day of Universal Studios Japan's new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in Osaka, western Japan, on July 15, 2014.

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil breeze into World Cup quarterfinals

DORTMUND, Germany - Brazil midfielder Ronaldinho (L) and Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah exchange shirts after their match in the second round of the 2006 World Cup finals in Dortmund, Germany, on June 27. Brazil won 3-0 to book a quarterfinals match with France.

Iraqi PM opens int'l book fair in Baghdad

STORY: Iraqi PM opens int'l book fair in Baghdad DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Int'l Book Fair in Baghdad STORYLINE: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Wednesday opened the third edition of the Iraq International Book Fair attracting 350 Iraqi and foreign publishing houses from 20 countries and regions. During a tour of exhibition halls of the book fair in Baghdad that will run until Dec. 17, al-Sudani said cultural activities have a pivotal role in spreading knowledge, highlighting his government support for cultural initiatives that contribute to the exchange of ideas, according to a statement issued by the prime minister's office. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

USJ opens Harry Potter area

USJ opens Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors dressed as characters from the Harry Potter book and movie series exchange high fives on the opening day of Universal Studios Japan's new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in Osaka, western Japan, on July 15, 2014. (Kyodo)