7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

The Holy Mother of God Church, a relic from the 7th Century nestled in Voskepar, Tavush Province, stands along the new border with Azerbaijan just several meters away from the barbed wire dividing line on August 18, 2024. New border guard checkpoints were establish on both sides along the new border near the church, while a new road south of Voskepar in Kirants was completed recently. Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) confirmed the completion of the first land transfer on May 24th as part of an agreement between Yerevan and Baku, Azerbaijan's border service assumed control over four villages in the Gazakh district along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Armenia had pledged in April to return these uninhabited villages to Azerbaijan, marking a significant step toward a potential peace agreement between the two countries, which have been embroiled in conflict for over three decades. However the opposition movement continues now with a more specific agenda which is to replace the current leadership includin

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

The Holy Mother of God Church, a relic from the 7th Century nestled in Voskepar, Tavush Province, stands along the new border with Azerbaijan just several meters away from the barbed wire dividing line on August 18, 2024. New border guard checkpoints were establish on both sides along the new border near the church, while a new road south of Voskepar in Kirants was completed recently. Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) confirmed the completion of the first land transfer on May 24th as part of an agreement between Yerevan and Baku, Azerbaijan's border service assumed control over four villages in the Gazakh district along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Armenia had pledged in April to return these uninhabited villages to Azerbaijan, marking a significant step toward a potential peace agreement between the two countries, which have been embroiled in conflict for over three decades. However the opposition movement continues now with a more specific agenda which is to replace the current leadership includin

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

The Holy Mother of God Church, a relic from the 7th Century nestled in Voskepar, Tavush Province, stands along the new border with Azerbaijan just several meters away from the barbed wire dividing line on August 18, 2024. New border guard checkpoints were establish on both sides along the new border near the church, while a new road south of Voskepar in Kirants was completed recently. Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) confirmed the completion of the first land transfer on May 24th as part of an agreement between Yerevan and Baku, Azerbaijan's border service assumed control over four villages in the Gazakh district along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Armenia had pledged in April to return these uninhabited villages to Azerbaijan, marking a significant step toward a potential peace agreement between the two countries, which have been embroiled in conflict for over three decades. However the opposition movement continues now with a more specific agenda which is to replace the current leadership includin

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

7th Century Church In Tavush - Armenia

The Holy Mother of God Church, a relic from the 7th Century nestled in Voskepar, Tavush Province, stands along the new border with Azerbaijan just several meters away from the barbed wire dividing line on August 18, 2024. New border guard checkpoints were establish on both sides along the new border near the church, while a new road south of Voskepar in Kirants was completed recently. Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) confirmed the completion of the first land transfer on May 24th as part of an agreement between Yerevan and Baku, Azerbaijan's border service assumed control over four villages in the Gazakh district along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Armenia had pledged in April to return these uninhabited villages to Azerbaijan, marking a significant step toward a potential peace agreement between the two countries, which have been embroiled in conflict for over three decades. However the opposition movement continues now with a more specific agenda which is to replace the current leadership includin

China-donated relief supplies arrive in Papua New Guinea

STORY: China-donated relief supplies arrive in Papua New Guinea SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Port Moresby CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of plane landing at Port Moresby International Airport 2. various of unloading of supplies 3. various of Chinese Ambassador to PNG Zeng Fanhua and PNG Minister of Defence Billy Joseph STORYLINE: Relief supplies from China to Papua New Guinea arrived in Port Moresby on Thursday as China's top envoy in the Pacific island country said the move will help the affected people to cope with the recent natural disasters and rebuild their homes. Chinese Ambassador to PNG Zeng Fanhua and PNG Minister of Defence Billy Joseph jointly attended a donation ceremony at Port Moresby International Airport, also known as Jacksons International Airport. Zeng said that as a good partner with PNG who will take care of each other, China can understand and share the feelings of PNG people who suffer from recent disasters, includin

General's mansion in Ili sheds light on Xinjiang's history

STORY: General's mansion in Ili sheds light on Xinjiang's history DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of site of Ili General's Mansion 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA XUEHUA, Guide at Ili General's Mansion STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA XUEHUA, tour guide at Ili General's Mansion "In 1762, the 27th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong's reign, the imperial court established the post of General in charge of Ili and other regions. It was simply referred to as the Ili General. The Ili General exercised jurisdiction over the regions both south and north of the Tianshan Mountains, covering Xinjiang's entire territory. The buildings preserved at Ili General's Mansion include the east barrack, west barrack, east wing-room, west wing-room, a working area behind the lobby, and a courtyard. The barracks, guest rooms and other buildings at the former site of Ili General's Mansion have now been transformed into exhibition halls. Inside them, exhibits includin

Spanish-built submarine unveiled in Barcelona

STORY: Spanish-built submarine unveiled in Barcelona DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the submarine 2. various of the submarine presented in a ceremony at the Port Forum of Barcelona 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): HECTOR SALVADOR, Operations director of Triton Submarines 4. various of the submarine in the ocean 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): HECTOR SALVADOR, Operations director of Triton Submarines 6. various of the construction of the submarine 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): HECTOR SALVADOR, Operations director of Triton Submarines 8. various of the submarine 9. various of the ocean STORYLINE: The Spanish-built submarine Aurelia, which is capable of reaching a depth of 2,300 meters, was unveiled in Barcelona. Built by Triton Submarines in the town of Sant Cugat del Valles in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, the submarine offers a nearly 360-degree unobstructed view and is equipped with a full range of scientific apparatus, includin

NE China province launches first int'l freight train service via China-Laos Railway

STORY: NE China province launches first int'l freight train service via China-Laos Railway DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the freight train 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG HUIYU, Assistant manager, Chengtong Industrial Investment Co., Ltd 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU DAWEI, Executive deputy chief of Shenbei New District in Shenyang STORYLINE: Northeast China's Liaoning Province launched its first international freight train that runs via the China-Laos Railway on Friday. At 10:18 a.m. Friday, Liaoning's first China-Laos international freight train departed from Shenyang, the capital city of the province, for Laotian capital Vientiane, loaded with 25 forty-foot containers of cargo including mechanical and electrical products, daily necessities and auto parts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG HUIYU, Assistant manager, Chengtong Industrial Investment Co., Ltd "Liaoning's (first) international (freight) train carried cargos includin