Lebanese official calls for protecting civilians during conflicts

STORY: Lebanese official calls for protecting civilians during conflicts SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of ambulances carrying corpses of victims of the Israeli air raid on the border village of Mays al-Jabal 2. shots of villagers participating in the funerals of the Israeli air raid victims 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MELHEM KHALAF, Member of Lebanese parliament 4. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of the border town of Alma el Shaab STORYLINE: During the funerals held on Monday for the victims of an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese village of Mays al-Jabal, member of the parliament Melhem Khalaf called for restoring the principles of human rights and for protecting civilians during conflicts. Four people were killed and three others injured on Sunday in the Israeli airstrike, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. Mays al-Jabal has been a regular target of the Israeli army since last yea

Pakistan's ruling coalition leads in senate elections

STORY: Pakistan's ruling coalition leads in senate elections SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of The senate election STORYLINE: Pakistan's ruling coalition led the elections of the senate, or the upper house of the country's parliament, held on Tuesday, an official source told Xinhua on Wednesday. According to a source from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the ruling alliance parties including Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) won 14 seats, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) got 13 seats and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan secured one seat. The elections were to be held for half of the 96-member house across the country, including the capital Islamabad and four provinces. However, the actual elections were held on 19 seats after 18 members won unopposed before the voting and the ECP postponed polls for 11 seats in KP due to the incomplete provincial assembly as s

Voting starts in Russian presidential election

STORY: Voting starts in Russian presidential election SHOOTING TIME: March 13/15, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Vladivostok 2. various of street shots of Moscow STORYLINE: Russian voters started to hit the polls for the 2024 presidential election in the Far East region, including Kamchatka, Chukotka and other areas at 8 a.m. Friday local time. Four candidates will vie for the top position: Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic Party, Nikolai Kharitonov of the Russian Communist Party, Vladislav Davankov of the New People Party, and Vladimir Putin, the incumbent president and an independent candidate. Russia has set up more than 90,000 polling stations operating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time between March 15 and 17. Given Russia's vast expanse across multiple time zones, Kamchatka and Chukotka, situated in the Far East region, are the first areas to start voting. Polling stations in Kaliningrad, located at the western

China's Tianjin welcomes int'l cruise ship

STORY: China's Tianjin welcomes int'l cruise ship SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shots of the Zuiderdam cruise ship 2. various of passengers arriving in Tianjin 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH, American tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUSIE, British tourist STORYLINE: A Zuiderdam cruise ship operated by the Holland America Line docked in north China's Tianjin on Monday. More than 1,100 tourists from over 30 countries and regions aboard the ship arrived at the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port, the largest cruise home port in northern China. It's the first time for the luxury cruise ship to visit Tianjin. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH, American tourist "We have a private tour guide waiting for us. And we're going to spend four hours seeing the city and parts of whatever she takes us." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUSIE, British tourist "We're going to the Great Wall and the (historical) sites of Bei

4 workers rescued in mine collapse in eastern Türkiye

STORY: 4 workers rescued in mine collapse in eastern Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: ELAZIG, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various aerial shots of the chromite mine in Türkiye's eastern province of Elazig (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 2. various of the rescue work after a collapse (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 3. various of one of the rescued workers after a collapse (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 4. various of the rescue work (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 5. various aerial shots of the chromite mine (courtesy: ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: The search teams have rescued all trapped workers after a collapse in a chromite mine on Monday in Türkiye's eastern province of Elazig, according to the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry. The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said on the social media platform X that four workers earlier trapped underground have been rescued after the mine collapse occurred for an unknown reason in the distr

Voting begins for Pakistan's general elections

STORY: Voting begins for Pakistan's general elections SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. various shots of polling stations in Islamabad STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Polling for Pakistan's one-day general elections started all across the country right now Thursday morning. It has just started at 8 a.m. local time and according to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the voting process would continue uninterrupted till 5:00 p.m. local time. Polling for the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies are being held on the same day. According to the ECP, over 128 million Pakistani people, or more than half of the country's total population, are eligible to vote in the general elections. ECP announced that over 5,000 candidates would contest the 265 general seats in the National Assembly and over 12,000 candidates would be competing for the 59

Death toll from floods in Greece reaches 6

STORY: Death toll from floods in Greece reaches 6 DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue operation in Astritsa village, Karditsa (Shots from Greek Fire Brigade) 2. various of the rescue operation in Astritsa village, Karditsa (Shots from Greek Fire Brigade) 3. various of heavy torrential rains in central Greece STORYLINE: The death toll from extensive flooding caused by torrential rains in central Greece this week has reached six, with the bodies of two elderly women recovered in the Thessaly region on Thursday afternoon, Greek national broadcaster ERT has reported. Earlier on Thursday, Greek Civil Protection and Climate Crisis Minister Vassilis Kikilias had confirmed the deaths of four people, with another six missing. In addition, at least 64 people were trapped in their houses in villages in the Thessaly region, the most affected by the floods, he said. "(Rescuers) will continue search operations door-to-door in villages that

Two people feared dead as storms cause chaos in Spain

STORY: Two people feared dead as storms cause chaos in Spain DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of strong rain in Madrid 2. various of rescue of people in Madrid 3. shots of damage caused by the heavy rains in Madrid 4. various of damage caused by the heavy rains in Toledo (central Spain) 5. shots of damage caused by the heavy rains in Castellon (Mediterranean city) 6. shots of damage caused by heavy rains in Toledo (central Spain) STORYLINE: One person has been confirmed dead and a second is feared to have lost his life after extreme weather and heavy rainfall affected central and eastern Spain on Sunday and the early hours of Monday, leading Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) to declare a red alert. A man died in the small town of Casarubias del Monte in the province of Toledo in central Spain, after he had become trapped in his car by flood waters. Meanwhile, a second man is missing after a car carrying four members of the same fam

Greek PM outlines new government's priorities

STORY: Greek PM outlines new government's priorities DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:53 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the first cabinet meeting of the new greek government 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. various shots of the speech of Greek Prime Minister on June 25 after the Greece's general elections 3. various file shots of the elections in Greece on June 25 3. various of the new cabinet of the Greek government STORYLINE: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the priorities of the new government at the first cabinet meeting on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister "Our four general directions (are) better wages, a better public health system, a better state, a better life in a strong Greece. Without a fast-growing economy, there is no prosperous society, and growth is also the solution to combat the greatest social injustice, which is none other than unemployment." During the ne

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

Mayor of Paris 8th arrondissement Jeanne d'Hauteserre speaks to the press after the deadly shots at boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, on May 24, 2023. A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

Mayor of Paris 8th arrondissement Jeanne d'Hauteserre speaks to the press after the deadly shots at boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, on May 24, 2023. A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

Mayor of Paris 8th arrondissement Jeanne d'Hauteserre speaks to the press after the deadly shots at boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, on May 24, 2023. A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

The real estate agency 'J.A.C Immobilier' where the victim worked (his father is the boss of the agency). Man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

The real estate agency 'J.A.C Immobilier' where the victim worked (his father is the boss of the agency). Man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

The real estate agency 'J.A.C Immobilier' where the victim worked (his father is the boss of the agency). Man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

The real estate agency 'J.A.C Immobilier' where the victim worked (his father is the boss of the agency). Man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A Man Shot Dead In Paris, Four Suspects On The Run

A man died after being targeted by several shots, this Wednesday afternoon boulevard de Courcelles, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Despite the intervention of the emergency services, the man succumbed to his injuries. The four scooter suspects fled the scene and are still being sought. May 24, 2023. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese medical team trains Zambian doctors to remove brain tumors

STORY: Chinese medical team trains Zambian doctors to remove brain tumors DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. Various shots of Chinese doctor guiding local Zambian doctors in Surgery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DR. KACHINGA SICHIZYA, Chief of Neurosurgery Department at UTH 3. various of the surgery 4. various of Alex Makupe, director of Clinical Care at the Ministry of Health 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DR. ALEX MAKUPE, the Director of Clinical Care at the Ministry of Health 6. various of Elijah Katambo, a neurosurgeon at UTH 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DR. ELIJAH KATAMBO, Neurosurgeon at UTH STORYLINE: Zambian doctors have successfully conducted four surgeries to remove tumors from the brain following a training conducted by the 23rd batch of Chinese medical team sent to the African country. Kachinga Sichizya, a senior neurosurgeon at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), said the operations were done following months of training, in which local doctors wer

1 killed, 4 injured in shooting in U.S. city New Orleans

STORY: 1 killed, 4 injured in shooting in U.S. city New Orleans DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: NEW ORLEANS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shooting site STORYLINE: A person was killed and four others injured in a shooting on Sunday night at the Krewe of the Bacchus Parade in New Orleans, the largest city in the southern U.S. state Louisiana, local authorities said. A man died from his injuries at the hospital. The other victims, a girl, a woman and two men, were in stable condition, according to the New Orleans Police Department. An unidentified suspect was arrested "just moments after shots were fired," police said, adding that two weapons were also recovered from the scene. An investigation is underway. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Orleans, U.S. (XHTV)

Integrated Systems Europe 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain

STORY: Integrated Systems Europe 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of main entrances at the venue 2. shots of exhibits at the fair STORYLINE: The third edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) kicked off on Tuesday in Barcelona, Spain, with over a thousand exhibiting companies. The four-day fair, a leading audiovisual congress in the world, is expected to see about 52,000 visitors, according to organizers. Among the participating firms are some of the industry's leading brands, such as Absen, Blackmagic Design, Google, LG, and Sony. Some of the cutting-edge inventions on show at the fair include 8K screens, immersive audiovisuals, augmented and virtual reality, surround sound, and 3D video projections. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain. (XHTV)

Fukushima moves in front by 4 shots at NEC Karuizawa

Fukushima moves in front by 4 shots at NEC Karuizawa

KARUIZAWA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Fukushima shot a second straight 66 on her favorite Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course in Nagano Prefecture on Aug. 11 to open up a four-shot lead after two rounds of the NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament.

Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits an approach shot from the rough on the 18th hole during the first round of the Panasonic Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 24, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 69, two shots out of first place shared by four, on the first day of the tournament.

Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa tees off in the first round of the Panasonic Open at the Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 24, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 69, two shots out of first place shared by four, on the first day of the tournament.

Oba in front by 4 shots at Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies

Oba in front by 4 shots at Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies

TOYOTA, Japan - Michie Oba fired a 7-under-par 65 to take a four-shot lead over South Koreans Lee Ji Hee and Shin Hyun Ju after the first round of the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open on the Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino Course on May 19.

Miyazato in cruise control at U.S. LPGA qualifying event

Miyazato in cruise control at U.S. LPGA qualifying event

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Ai Miyazato smiles during a news conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 3 where the U.S. LPGA qualifying tournament is being held. Miyazato stretched her lead to 12 shots the same day after four rounds of the tournament.

Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

INZAI, Japan - Yasuharu Imano responds to the galleries after shoot the low round for the second straight day with a 6-under-par 64 to open up a four-stroke lead at the midpoint of the Suntory Open at at Sobu Country Club's par-70 Sobu Course in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 9.

(2)Hamilton heads British Open

(2)Hamilton heads British Open

TROON, Scotland - Tiger Woods of the United States responds to the galleries during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club on July 17. He carded a 68 but stayed four shots off Hamilton's lead at four under 209.

(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada.

(2)Furuta ties Japan baseball record with 4 homers

(2)Furuta ties Japan baseball record with 4 homers

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yakult Swallows catcher Atsuya Furuta poses with a boy who picked his fourth home run ball during a game against the Hiroshima Carp at Hiroshima Stadium on June 28. The 37-year-old hit a pair of solo shots, a two-run and a three-run drive to become the fifth player in history to hit four home runs in a single game.

Furuta ties Japan baseball record with 4 homers

Furuta ties Japan baseball record with 4 homers

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Yakult Swallows catcher Atsuya Furuta matched a Japanese single-game baseball record when he hit four home runs in the game against the Hiroshima Carp on June 28. Furuta hit a pair of solo shots, a two-run and a three-run drive at Hiroshima Stadium to become the fifth player in history following Yoshiyuki Iwamoto (1951), Sadaharu Oh (1964), Tony Solaita (1980) and Nigel Wilson (1997) to accomplish the feat.

Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

TOGO, Japan - Hidemasa Hoshino celebrates after winning the Chunichi Crowns at the Nagoya Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 5. The 25-year-old overcame a one-stroke deficit and carded three of four birdies on the back nine for a 10-under-par 270, beating out Toshimitsu Izawa, Taichi Teshima and Zaw Moe of Myanmar by three shots.

England's Rose leads Chunichi Crowns by 4 shots

England's Rose leads Chunichi Crowns by 4 shots

NAGOYA, Japan - English invitee Justin Rose put together seven birdies for a 7-under-par 63 on May 4 to open up a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Chunichi Crowns tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club's par-70 Wago Course.

3 men shoot, rob bank truck in Tokyo

3 men shoot, rob bank truck in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Police investigate a site in Tokyo's Ueno where three gunmen stole four bags from a bank truck Dec. 19. The three fired several shots and wounded a security guard in the arm. They fled the scene after taking the bags, which contained documents belonging to a company affiliated with Tokai Bank. The truck was loaded with business documents to be delivered to its affiliate. It is also used to deliver cash to bank branches.

Lee wins Yukijirushi golf

Lee wins Yukijirushi golf

INABE, Japan - South Korean Lee Young Me produces a 5-under-par 67 in the final round on Sept. 19 to come from four shots down and win the 60 million yen Yukijirushi Ladies Tokai Classic by three strokes over Yuri Fudo and Taiwan's Tseng Hsui-feng.

Skyscraper "built" in one take

STORY: Skyscraper "built" in one take DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. one-take video of the building process STORYLINE: A team of 3D animators in China's Shenzhen created a single-take video of the construction process of a 388-meter-high building in the city. The video, combining real shots and post-production, encapsulates a span of four years and ten months during which the skyscraper was built. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenzhen, China. (XHTV)

CPC'S 20th National Congress is a milestone in China's modern history: former Egyptian diplomat

STORY: CPC'S 20th National Congress is a milestone in China's modern history: former Egyptian diplomat DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of relevant shots of CPC'S 20th National Congress 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ALI EL-HEFNY, Egypt's former ambassador to China STORYLINE: The week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on Saturday in Beijing, which has mapped out a blueprint for China's future development. Egypt's former ambassador to China Ali el-Hefny, who had stayed in China for four years, has said the 20th CPC National Congress is a milestone in China's modern history. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ALI EL-HEFNY, Egypt's former ambassador to China "The 20th CPC National Congress is a milestone in China's modern history because there is a will and determination to take China and its experience of implementing socialism with its own characteristics to a new era, characterized by modernization. It

Prayut not exceeding 8-year term limit as PM: Thai constitutional court

STORY: Prayut not exceeding 8-year term limit as PM: Thai constitutional court DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Thailand's Constitutional Court 2. various shots of the verdict at court 3. file video of Prayut Chan-o-cha STORYLINE: Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that Prayut Chan-o-cha has not reached an eight-year term limit as prime minister, a move that will enable Prayut to resume his duties after being suspended last month. According to a statement issued by the court, judges of the court voted 6 to 3 to decide that under the 2017 constitution, the count of Prayut's premiership should start from April 6, 2017, and thus he has not completed his term as the prime minister. The acting government spokesperson said after the ruling that Prayut respects the ruling of the Constitutional Court. In August, judges of the court agreed by five votes to four to suspend the premiership of Prayut, following a petition filed b

5 Arab states gather in Egypt to discuss all-round cooperation

STORY: 5 Arab states gather in Egypt to discuss all-round cooperation DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: NEW ALAMEIN, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian presidency 2. various of a presidential reception (official shots) STORYLINE: The leaders of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq met on Monday over means to develop their all-round relations, just a day before a five-way summit in New Alamein, a coastal city in northwestern Egypt. During the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi expressed his country's appreciation for the close historical bonds that united Arab countries, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said in a statement. Sisi and the other four Arab leaders - UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordanian King Abdullah II, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi - also exchanged views on enhancing relations and cooperation in all available areas a

Chinese-aided teaching building to bolster education in Afghanistan

STORY: Chinese-aided teaching building to bolster education in Afghanistan DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZOU XUEMIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various shots of the Chinese-aided teaching building in Kabul University. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HAMID GHOLAMI, Professor, Kabul University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): OSAMA AZIZ, Head of Kabul University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): AMANULLAH, Construction worker STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZOU XUEMIAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. What's behind me are two China-aided buildings in Kabul University. The teaching building accommodates an academic lecture hall and a number of classrooms. And the auditorium with a capacity of more than one thousand people at one time is the largest hall in Kabul University." The four-story complex was inaugurated last week, which was constructed with the help from China The teaching building has an academic lecture hall an

Israel begins vaccinating children under 5 against COVID-19

STORY: Israel begins vaccinating children under 5 against COVID-19 DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of a four-year old before and after receiving COVID-19 vaccine STORYLINE: A nationwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19 for children aged six months to five years was launched in Israel on Sunday. The vaccination will provide children "with an important protection layer against serious illness and post-COVID symptoms," said a statement issued by the Israeli Ministry of Health on Sunday evening. The vaccine is especially recommended for children at risk of severe COVID-19 illness due to underlying health conditions that impair the immune system, the ministry noted. The shots will either be three doses of the Pfizer vaccine or two doses of the Moderna vaccine, said the ministry. Vaccination for children under the age of five was approved by the ministry's Director General Nachman Ash earlier this month, following a recommendation by a pan

Palestinian farmers fear losing prickly pear fruits due to cochineal insects in West Bank

STORY: Palestinian farmers fear losing prickly pear fruits due to cochineal insects in West Bank DATELINE: July 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:49 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the prickly pear 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHADY SALEH, Director of pest control department in General Administration of the West Bank Plant Agency 3. shots of Palestinian farmers checking crops 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUAYYAD ABBAS, Local farmer from Faqqu'a town 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABDEL QADIR NASSAR, Village council member STORYLINE: For the second year in a row, Muayyad Abbas, a local Palestinian farmer from Faqqu'a town, northeast of Jenin, fears he might be losing the prickly pear harvest season, due to the outbreak of the "cochineal bug" that is killing his produce. The 47-year-old father of three told Xinhua that he used to rely on the profits he earns from selling those fruits that he has been growing on his four-dunum land. It is meant to be his main income during the summer season. In th

Horn of Africa staring at risk of famine as dry spell escalates

STORY: Horn of Africa staring at risk of famine as dry spell escalates DATELINE: June 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Somalis migrating 2. various of livestock affected by drought 3. various of Somalis displaced by drought 4. various shots of dried out fields in northern Ethiopia 5. various of dried up watering points in northern Kenya STORYLINE: Four consecutive failed rain seasons combined with a lethargic response to appeal for humanitarian support could push millions of people in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia to the brink of starvation, the United Nations agencies, and food security experts said in a joint statement on Thursday. IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC), the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO), the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), and the World Food Program (WFP) said the most severe drought in the Horn of African region in the last four

At least 14 killed after explosions rock Afghan cities

STORY: At least 14 killed after explosions rock Afghan cities DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various shots of the blast site in Kabul 2. Various shots of the injured in a hospital in Mazar-i-Sharif STORYLINE: At least 14 people were killed and 32 others wounded in four explosions that rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul and northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Wednesday, authorities said. In Kabul, at least five worshippers were killed and 17 others wounded after a blast ripped through a mosque during evening prayers in Kolola Pushta locality of Police District (PD) 4, an Italian-run surgical center wrote on social media. The blast occurred when people were offering prayers in Hazrat-e-Zekria Mosque, police spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a tweet. The blast came about one hour after three consecutive explosions struck three van-buses in PD 10 and PD 5 in Mazar-i-Sharif, killing nine people and wounding 15 others, Mohammad Asif Waziri, spokesman for th

Tunisian expert warns of possible 6th wave of COVID-19 after ease of restrictions

STORY: Tunisian expert warns of possible 6th wave of COVID-19 after ease of restrictions DATELINE: May 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tunis 2. various of vaccination site in Tunis 3. various of medical unit for COVID-19 patients STORYLINE: Mahjoub Al-Awni, a member of Tunisia's Scientific Committee for Fighting the COVID-19, told local media on Thursday that due to the rapid spread of Omicron's sub-variants, a new wave of COVID-19 in Tunisia may appear. Al-Awni said that although Tunisia has lifted almost all lockdown measures for COVID-19, people still need to be vigilant about the epidemic. He warned that large gatherings and celebrations during the Eid al-Fitr last week may lead to a sixth wave of the epidemic in the country. He emphasized that according to the current analysis, the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines will decline after four months of vaccination and it is necessary to regularly inject booster shots. Tunisian Health

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli soldiers in northern West Bank

STORY: Two Palestinians killed by Israeli soldiers in northern West Bank DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of clashes between Palestinian youths and the Israeli army in various places of the West Bank 2. shots of Palestinians participating in the funeral of a killed young man in Silwad town STORYLINE: Two Palestinians were killed and four injured on Thursday by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Kafr Dan village near the West Bank city of Jenin, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. According to a Palestinian Ministry of Health press release, Sha'ath Kamamji and Mustafa Abu Robb were killed and four others injured, including one in serious condition, during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the village. The statement added the deaths of the two young men on Thursday bring the death toll of Palestinians killed in the last 24 hours to five. Palestinian eyewitnesses said an Israeli army force stormed the village early in

India's ruling party BJP wins 4 states, credit given to Modi's pro-poor policies

STORY: India's ruling party BJP wins 4 states, credit given to Modi's pro-poor policies DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. shot of Indian parliament 3. shots AAP headquarter 4. shots of celebration at BJP headquarter 5. shot of traffic STORYLINE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a shot in the arm when his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, in the election results that came in till late Thursday night. One state, Punjab, went to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the current ruling party in Delhi as the country's main opposition Indian National Congress (INC) couldn't show much presence. Final results were compiled by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and put up on its official website late Thursday night. According to the ECI's official data, the BJP won 255 Assembly constituencies out of the total 403 in Uttar Pradesh, 47 of the 70 in Uttarakhand, 20 of the

Cambodia starts COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 3-4 with China's Sinovac vaccine

STORY: Cambodia starts COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 3-4 with China's Sinovac vaccine DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MAO SREYMOM, Mother of a four-year-old girl 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LY HEANG, Mother of a four-year-old girl 3. various of a vaccination site in Phnom Penh 4. shots of Children, escorted by their parents, are waiting for vaccine 5. shots of vaccinators giving the first shot of Sinovac vaccine to children STORYLINE: Cambodia on Wednesday began inoculating children aged three and four against COVID-19 with China's Sinovac vaccine amid a surge in daily cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The inoculation drive targets roughly 700,000 children at this age group across the kingdom. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MAO SREYMOM, Mother of a four-year-old girl "I'm very pleased to have my youngest daughter vaccinated for the first time, because the vaccine can protect her from the currently contagious disease