Egypt plays positive role in de-escalating Gaza crisis: president

STORY: Egypt plays positive role in de-escalating Gaza crisis: president DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi inspecting the Third Field Army's Fourth Armoured Division STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday that Egypt is playing a positive role to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Sisi made his remarks during an inspection of the Third Field Army's Fourth Armoured Division in Suez province on the 50th anniversary of the October War victory, according to state-run Nile TV. Egypt has taken an active role in aid access for Gazans through the Rafah border crossing, the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Sisi said, adding that Egypt is in the process of brokering a cease-fire in a way that can help address the lack of electricity, and many other services in the besieged coastal enclave. He reiterated the importance of the two-state solution a

Saudi delegation arrives in Yemen to hold ceasefire talks with Houthi rebels: Houthi TV

STORY: Saudi delegation arrives in Yemen to hold ceasefire talks with Houthi rebels: Houthi TV DATELINE: April 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mahdi al-Mashat, chairman of the Houthi's political council, meeting with Saudi and Omani officials in Sanaa STORYLINE: A Saudi delegation arrived in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Saturday evening to hold ceasefire talks with the Iran-backed Houthi militia, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported on Sunday. The Saudi delegation arrived along with Omani officials to meet with Mahdi al-Mashat, chairman of the Houthi's political council, for discussion of arrangements to renew the ceasefire deal that ended in October 2022, said the report. "The move came as part of Oman's mediation efforts to bring peace to Yemen," it said. Oman, which borders both Yemen and Saudi Arabia, has actively engaged in brokering a truce in Yemen in coordination with the United Nations peace efforts. Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, a member of the

Monument at site of Dojima Rice Exchange

Monument at site of Dojima Rice Exchange

OSAKA, Japan - A monument set up at what used to be the Dojima Rice Exchange for rice brokering during the Edo period is pictured in Osaka on March 20, 2014.

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Coach Takeshi Okada and the 23-member squad of the Japanese national team for soccer's World Cup finals in South Africa attend a pep rally for them at Samurai Blue Park in Tokyo on May 22, 2010. The temporary park, with a large statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai famous for brokering the alliance between the Satsuma and Choshu clans during the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, opened the same day as a venue for the team's supporters with events and public viewing planned.

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Coach Takeshi Okada and the 23-member squad of the Japanese national team for soccer's World Cup finals in South Africa attend a pep rally for them at Samurai Blue Park in Tokyo on May 22, 2010. The temporary park, with a large statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai famous for brokering the alliance between the Satsuma and Choshu clans during the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, opened the same day as a venue for the team's supporters with events and public viewing planned.

UN chief highlights importance of multilateralism

STORY: UN chief highlights importance of multilateralism DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking in and taking seat 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 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English interpretation): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 8. various of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to strengthening multilateralism, and expressed his belief in UN's role in brokering solutions to global challenges. Addressing a Security Council meeting on multilateralism, Guterres said that strengthening multilateralism to address today's global challenges has been his highest priority since assuming office as secretary-general. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AN

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Human rights activist Tursunbek Akunov gives an interview to Kyodo News in Bishkek on Sept. 9, in which he said the field commander of Muslim guerrillas holding a dozen hostages has guaranteed that four Japanese hostages are safe and well. Akunov is brokering negotiations between the Kyrgyz military and the guerrillas.

Tokyo district gives green light to renting private homes to tourists

Tokyo district gives green light to renting private homes to tourists

Sonosuke Mikuchi (2nd from L), who runs a service brokering accommodation at private homes, applies for approval for running the business in Tokyo's Ota Ward on Jan. 29, 2016. The ward, home to Haneda airport, Japan's largest air hub, is taking the lead in opening the door to a relatively new form of hosting tourists in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Coach Takeshi Okada and the 23-member squad of the Japanese national team for soccer's World Cup finals in South Africa attend a pep rally for them at Samurai Blue Park in Tokyo on May 22, 2010. The temporary park, with a large statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai famous for brokering the alliance between the Satsuma and Choshu clans during the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, opened the same day as a venue for the team's supporters with events and public viewing planned. (Kyodo)

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

Pep rally for Japan national team for World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Coach Takeshi Okada and the 23-member squad of the Japanese national team for soccer's World Cup finals in South Africa attend a pep rally for them at Samurai Blue Park in Tokyo on May 22, 2010. The temporary park, with a large statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai famous for brokering the alliance between the Satsuma and Choshu clans during the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, opened the same day as a venue for the team's supporters with events and public viewing planned. (Kyodo)

Lawmaker Suzuki's aide found conspiring with Suzuki over funds

Lawmaker Suzuki's aide found conspiring with Suzuki over funds

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Miyano (file photo), who was a state-paid secretary to lower house member Muneo Suzuki, was given a suspended prison term on July 28 for brokering a bid-rigging deal for a state-funded project on Kunashiri Island and conspiring with Suzuki to falsify a political funds report. (Kyodo)

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

Activist says guerrillas guarantee safety of Japanese hostages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Human rights activist Tursunbek Akunov gives an interview to Kyodo News in Bishkek on Sept. 9, in which he said the field commander of Muslim guerrillas holding a dozen hostages has guaranteed that four Japanese hostages are safe and well. Akunov is brokering negotiations between the Kyrgyz military and the guerrillas.