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Russia, Kyrgyzstan to set up joint air defense system

STORY: Russia, Kyrgyzstan to set up joint air defense system DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Bishkek CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Putin's official visit at the Kyrgyz presidential palace 2. various of Putin awarding Kyrgyz President Japarov Order of Honor STORYLINE: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin Thursday in Bishkek during Putin's official visit to the Central Asian country. Further strengthening military cooperation was discussed by the two sides and a law ratifying the agreement on the creation of a Joint Regional Air Defense System was signed. According to the president's press service, the agreement will ensure more reliable protection of the airspace of both countries, enhance security and protect national interests. A five-hectare plot of land near Kant Air Base will be provided by Kyrgyzstan for the creation of the joint air defense system, it said. Kant Air Base is located near Bishkek and became operational

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Japan business delegation in India

NEW DELHI, India - Tadashi Okamura (R), chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, shakes hands with Amitabh Kant, chief executive officer of DMIC Development Corp., in New Delhi on Sept. 19, 2011. A Japanese business delegation led by Okamura met with top executives of DMIC Development the same day and expressed interest in participating in an Indian government project to build an industrial zone extending from New Delhi to Mumbai.

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Observatory in China's Tibet explores mystery of space at high point

STORY: Observatory in China's Tibet explores mystery of space at high point DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Lhasa CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of starry sky 2. various of the Ngari Observatory STORYLINE: When stargazing from the Ngari Observatory on a dark night, it is only natural to recall the wise words from German philosopher Immanuel Kant: "Two things fill the mind with ever-increasing wonder and awe...the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me." The observatory, standing 5,100 meters above the sea level in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has marked its 10th year on the "roof of the world," carrying on Chinese people's never-ending exploration of the sky. Twenty years ago, the National Astronomical Observatories (NAO) launched a major scientific research program to select an astronomical site in western China. Ten years ago, they cast their eyes on Ngari Prefecture in western Tibet. Thanks to its thin and clean atmosphere with much less smoke, du

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mayor of Berlin Franziska Giffey (C), Berlinale Executive Director Mariette Rissenbeek (L) and Berlinale Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian pose for photo on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 10, 2022. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Member of the Berlinale 2022 international jury Connie Nielsen poses for photo on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 10, 2022. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President of the Berlinale 2022 international jury M. Night Shyamalan poses for photo on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 10, 2022. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mayor of Berlin Franziska Giffey poses for photo on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 10, 2022. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Director Francois Ozon of opening film "Peter von Kant" poses for photo on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 10, 2022. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Berlinale Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian poses for photo on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 10, 2022. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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GERMANY-BERLIN-BERLINALE 2022-OPENING

(220211) -- BERLIN, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 10, 2022 shows a view of the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany. Germany's 72nd Berlin International Film Festival opens on Thursday at the Berlinale Palast with the world premiere of the lockdown film "Peter von Kant" by French writer and director Francois Ozon. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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