Zelensky Meets With French Defense Minister Lecornu - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets With French Defense Minister Lecornu - Kyiv

Handout photo shows shows President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky awarding French Defense Minister, Sebastien Lecornu with Order of Merit of II class during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2023. Zelensky expressed gratitude for France’s extensive military assistance for Ukraine. The leaders discussed further steps to enhance Ukraine’s defenses using French assistance, “including the possibility of initiating joint production of certain types of weapons,” the Office of the President of Ukraine reported. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets With French Defense Minister Lecornu - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets With French Defense Minister Lecornu - Kyiv

Handout photo shows shows President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky holds a meeting with French Defense Minister, Sebastien Lecornu in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 28, 2023. Zelensky expressed gratitude for France’s extensive military assistance for Ukraine. The leaders discussed further steps to enhance Ukraine’s defenses using French assistance, “including the possibility of initiating joint production of certain types of weapons,” the Office of the President of Ukraine reported. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

September 28, 2023, Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico: Door 1 of Military Camp 1 is plastered with propaganda demanding justice for the missing students of Ayotzinapa at the press conference outside Military Camp 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico. on September 28, 2023 in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group). (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

September 28, 2023, Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico: The mothers and fathers of the 43 students of the Ayotzinapa Normal School demand the delivery of information by the Secretary of National Defense at the press conference outside the Military Field 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico. on September 28, 2023 in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group). (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

September 28, 2023, Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico: Door 1 of Military Camp 1 is plastered with propaganda demanding justice for the missing students of Ayotzinapa at the press conference outside Military Camp 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico. on September 28, 2023 in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group). (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

September 28, 2023, Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico: Students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School at the press conference for the Ayotzinapa case outside Military Camp 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico. on September 28, 2023 in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group). (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

Relatives Of Ayotzinapa Students Protest To Demand Justice

September 28, 2023, Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico: The mothers and fathers of the 43 students of the Ayotzinapa Normal School demand the delivery of information by the Secretary of National Defense at the press conference outside the Military Field 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico. on September 28, 2023 in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group). (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Women take part in a march in defense of legal abortion on International Safe Abortion Day at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto)

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Women take part in a march in defense of legal abortion on International Safe Abortion Day at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto)

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Women take part in a march in defense of legal abortion on International Safe Abortion Day at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto)

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Women take part in a march in defense of legal abortion on International Safe Abortion Day at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto)

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Women take part in a march in defense of legal abortion on International Safe Abortion Day at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto)

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pro Abortion Protest In Sao Paulo, Brazil

Women take part in a march in defense of legal abortion on International Safe Abortion Day at Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 28, 2023. (Photo by Cris Faga/NurPhoto)

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Derek H. Chollet, of Nebraska, Department of Defense, at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for his nomination to be Under Secretary for Policy on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Derek H. Chollet, of Nebraska, Department of Defense, at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for his nomination to be Under Secretary for Policy on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Cara L. Abercrombie, of Virginia, Department of Defense, at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for her nomination to be an Assistant Secretary at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for her nomination to be Under Secretary for Policy on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Cara L. Abercrombie, of Virginia, Department of Defense, at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for her nomination to be an Assistant Secretary at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for her nomination to be Under Secretary for Policy on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Armed Services Hearing - Washington

Cara L. Abercrombie, of Virginia, Department of Defense, at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for her nomination to be an Assistant Secretary at a Senate Armed Services Hearing for her nomination to be Under Secretary for Policy on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel reopens Gaza crossing after two weeks of closure

STORY: Israel reopens Gaza crossing after two weeks of closure DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinian workers heading to Erez crossing STORYLINE: Israel reopened its main crossing point with the Gaza Strip on Thursday morning after closing it for two weeks amid border protests. The Erez Crossing, the sole pedestrian crossing between Gaza and Israel, has been reopened for Palestinian workers to enter Israel, the Office of the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), an Israeli Defense Ministry unit that coordinates with the Palestinians, announced in a press release. The crossing will remain open "depending on the assessment of the situation and the security stability," said the statement. Israel closed the crossing for the Jewish New Year holiday on Sept. 15, citing security concerns. Approximately 18,000 Gazans hold permits from Israeli authorities to work in Israel, bringing much-needed funds into th

Israel signs record-breaking 3.5-bln-USD Arrow-3 missile deal with Germany

STORY: Israel signs record-breaking 3.5-bln-USD Arrow-3 missile deal with Germany DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arrow-3 hypersonic missile defense system 2. various of Israeli defense Minister Gallant's statement 3. various of the Arrow-3 hypersonic missile defense system STORYLINE: Israel announced Thursday that it had signed a record-breaking 3.5-billion-U.S. dollar agreement with Germany to sell its Arrow-3 hypersonic missile defense system to the European country. The Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed the agreement in Berlin on Thursday. The two ministers also signed a joint statement, pledging to enhance bilateral security ties. As part of the deal, Germany has agreed to make an immediate payment of 600 million U.S. dollars, which will be used by Israel to start the production of Arrow-3 batteries for Germany, the stat

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

Rope Access Technicians Put Up A Giant Poster - Paris

A team of rope access technicians places a giant poster on the CNIT in La Defense, near Paris, France on September 26, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

114 killed, more than 200 wounded in northern Iraq fire

STORY: 114 killed, more than 200 wounded in northern Iraq fire DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a fire at a wedding hall in Iraq's Nineveh province 2. various of people who were injured in the wedding hall fire while receiving treatment in the hospital STORYLINE: Up to 114 people were killed and more than 200 injured in a huge wedding hall fire in the town of al-Hamdaniya in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh, Governor of Nineveh Najm al-Jubouri told reporters on Wednesday. The fire broke out on Tuesday night in the al-Haytham Wedding Hall in the town of al-Hamdaniya, 35 km southeast of the provincial capital Mosul, the official Iraqi News Agency (INA) quoted the Iraqi Civil Defense as saying earlier. It said that initial reports indicated that fireworks were used during the celebration, which may have caused the fire. The building was covered with highly flammable materials, which accelerated the fire that led to the collapse of part

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Vehicles drive under an Iranian missile which is displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

A man sits on his motorcycle next to an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile which is displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium range ballistic missile is pictured next to the portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a military exhibition commemorating Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) anniversary, at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium range ballistic missile is pictured next to the portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a military exhibition commemorating Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) anniversary, at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iranian people walk past dress shops while an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian surface-to-surface missile (Top), and anti-aircraft missiles are pictured during a military exhibition commemorating Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) anniversary, at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An unmanned military drone is seen next to a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88) at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian van driver sits at his vehicle while an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

A motorcyclist observes an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile on display at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

A young woman without wearing a mandatory headscarf, walks past an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile which displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian man walks under missiles during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88) at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

A motorcyclist rides under an Iranian missile which is displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iranian anti-aircraft missiles are pictured on top of the portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R), and Late Leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, during a military exhibition commemorating Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) anniversary, at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Two veiled women walk under an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile which displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian woman takes in a car while an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile is seen during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88) at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Motorcyclists ride pass anti-aircraft missiles which displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian woman looks at dresses while an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

A young Iranian man observes Iranian missiles which displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium range ballistic missile is pictured during a military exhibition commemorating Iran-Iraq war (1980-88) anniversary, at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

An Iranian man observes missiles which displayed at a square in southern Tehran during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88), September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iran-Iraq War Anniversary

Iranian people take off a bus while an Iranian Sejjil solid-fueled medium-range ballistic missile is seen during a military exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88) at a square in southern Tehran, September 26, 2023. Every year in September, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) organizes military exhibitions to commemorate the memories of the eight-year war, known in Iran as the Holy Defense, with the neighboring country Iraq. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)