U.S. envoy in Lebanon to seek diplomatic solution to Israel-Lebanon border conflict

STORY: U.S. envoy in Lebanon to seek diplomatic solution to Israel-Lebanon border conflict SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein 2. various of a press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (English): AMOS HOCHSTEIN, U.S. special envoy 4. various of talks STORYLINE: U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon on Thursday to address the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged an end to Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon during discussions with Hochstein. Hochstein also met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and other officials on the current situation along the Lebanon-Israel borders as well as the conflict in Gaza. Speaking at a press conference following his talks with Berri, Hochstein highlighted the need to calm the situation in southern Lebanon and proposed exploring temporary compromises to prevent further escalation. S

Nigerian president signs anti-money laundering, terrorism bills into law

STORY: Nigerian president signs anti-money laundering, terrorism bills into law DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, President of Nigeria STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed into law three bills aimed at improving the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing/proliferation financing framework in Nigeria. Speaking at a signing ceremony, the president described the bills as being in tandem with the administration's commitment to fighting corruption and illicit financing activities, as well as critical to the governance agenda and the development of Nigeria. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, President of Nigeria "The new laws have provided enough punitive measures and containment strategies against abuses and compromises. We will not rest until we rid the nation of the menace of money laundering, terrorism, and other financial crimes.

Zelensky says Ukraine's compromises with Russia to be put to referendum

STORY: Zelensky says Ukraine's compromises with Russia to be put to referendum DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: LVIV, Ukraine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHOMODI YURII, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHOMODI YURII, Xinhua reporter "I'm Shomodi Yurii with Xinhua News Agency. Today is March 22, Tuesday. In Lviv, everything gets better and better day by day. We've only got one or two air raid alarms all in the morning, all casual stuff. Everybody is accustomed to that now. Yesterday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pointed at the possibility of a referendum. He said that everything regarding the possible compromise with Russia is to be voted on via the referendum. I've interviewed quite a few local people and here is what they think about that. The first question they have is, is it actually possible to carry on a referendum during wartime under the circumstances of martial law. Let me remind you that Ukraine has been under martial law since Feb.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky ponders referendum for compromises with Russia

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky ponders referendum for compromises with Russia DATELINE: March 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine 2. various of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 3. various of Ukraine 4. various of Russia 5. various of a transit shelter in central Budapest STORYLINE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kiev's compromises at peace talks with Russia would be put to a nationwide referendum in Ukraine. Zelensky made the remarks in an interview with the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne. He emphasized that he stands ready for any compromises if they are supported by the Ukrainian people. Last Wednesday, Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said Zelensky may hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days. But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that it is too early to talk about a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, as there is no breakthrough yet in the peace ta