Nauru holds ceremony to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence

STORY: Nauru holds ceremony to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President STORYLINE: Nauru held a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the 56th anniversary of independence. "Fifty-six years ago, our forefathers embarked on a journey of sovereignty, asserting our right to self-determination and independence," Nauruan President David Adeang said at the ceremony outside the government office building. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President "The challenges we face, including the global issues of climate change, demand our collective effort and resilience. Nauru will continue to play an active role on the world stage, advocating for environmental protection and sustainable development."

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito delivers a speech at a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers.

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers.

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers.

Iraqi craftsmen work to promote traditional handicrafts

STORY: Iraqi craftsmen work to promote traditional handicrafts DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hussein al-Taie's workshop in central Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN AL-TAIE, Craftsman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ADIB AL-YASIRY, Dealer 4. various of Hussein al-Taie's workshop STORYLINE: A few shops scatter in a narrow alley of a heritage market in the al-Maidan neighborhood in downtown Baghdad. The owners of these shops are famous for their handicrafts of engraving metal household items and gifts. Most of the craftsmen who work in their shops inherited their arduous profession from their forefathers, who used to make their market a historical landmark that once attracted many visitors who traveled to Baghdad. Many are still keen to visit the old market to buy souvenirs of copper and other metal artifacts that depict the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, such as the Lion of Babylon, the Lamassu (winged bull), the Ishtar Gate

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers. (Kyodo)

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers. (Kyodo)

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito delivers a speech at a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers. (Kyodo)