Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed

STORY: Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 4. various of protests STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto termed Tuesday's street protests in the East African nation as treasonous, noting that his government will soon provide an expeditious response to the situation. In his televised address to the nation, Ruto said the government has mobilized all its resources to ensure the situation does not occur again "at whatever cost." He directed security organs to use all means possible to thwart any threats to the country's national security. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "It is possible that the criminals who reigned terror on innocent people and attempted to challenge our l

World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt

STORY: World Bank Group approves new financing for Egypt SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Egypt STORYLINE: The World Bank approved on Monday the provision of 700 million U.S. dollars in financing the Egyptian government, within the framework of the Development Policy Financing (DPF) program, to enhance macroeconomic stability. The DPF program is designed to support the government's efforts to address short-term economic challenges, contribute to strengthening structural reforms, increase the competitiveness of the economy, and improve the business environment in Egypt. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said the Egyptian government pledges to implement ambitious economic and structural reforms, aiming at creating a more competitive economy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia

STORY: Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): WISNU WIENARTA, Drone user 4. various of drones STORYLINE: Chinese drone maker DJI has launched two new drones to address Indonesia's agricultural needs. The two products, Agras T50 and T25, were introduced by DJI's authorized distributor in Indonesia, PT Smart Tech Solution International (PT STS). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO "Indonesia is actually a very big agricultural country. We have many big plantations under different groups, start from palm oil, forestry, sugar, and others. We believe more and more users will join us, trying the new technology. We are also ready to help them to improve their efficiency an

Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president

STORY: Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Pretoria CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), took the oath of office as the nation's president for the next five years Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria, the administrative capital. "As the President of the Republic, I will work with everyone to reach out and work with every political party and sector that is willing to contribute to finding solutions to the challenges our country faces as we transition to a new decade of freedom," Ramaphosa said in his address at the ceremony. Ramaphosa, 71, was reelected as South African president by the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on June 14, receiving 283 votes. His opponent, Julius Malema from the Economic Freedom Fighters, garnered 44 votes. Under th

Foreign experts to help investigate Malawi's plane crash: president

STORY: Foreign experts to help investigate Malawi's plane crash: president SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people mourning 2. various of people mourning 3. SOUNDBITE (Chichewa): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President 4. various of people mourning STORYLINE: Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera announced on Sunday that his government has enlisted international assistance to investigate the plane crash that took the lives of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials on June 10. Speaking at a state funeral ceremony held at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, Chakwera revealed that local military experts had initiated a preliminary investigation. However, the president emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive investigation to address lingering questions among Malawians and himself. SOUNDBITE (Chichewa): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President "In our tears, there

Protests against G7 held in southern Italy

STORY: Protests against G7 held in southern Italy SHOOTING TIME: Jun. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jun. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: APULIA, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests held against the Group of Seven (G7) summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): ZOE CARAMIA, Italian Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): DI NICOLA RENATO, Local resident 4. various of protests held against the Group of Seven (G7) summit STORYLINE: Protests involving civic associations, trade unions, environmentalists and local residents were held Friday against the Group of Seven (G7) summit being held in Italy's Borgo Egnazia. The demonstrators highlighted G7's failure to address social justice, protect civil rights and maintain global peace. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): ZOE CARAMIA, Italian student "We decided to write and highlight the huge difference between those who speak in the G7 and us as a member of the global population. Because all of their intentions are given to a small percentage of people who are already well off

China provides 80 pct of school uniform materials in Sri Lanka: minister

STORY: China provides 80 pct of school uniform materials in Sri Lanka: minister SHOOTING DATE: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Colombo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony of school uniform materials 2. various of address by Sri Lankan Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha 3. various of address by Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong 4. various of the handover ceremony 5. various of group photo STORYLINE: About 80 percent of the school uniform materials in Sri Lanka in 2024 were provided through a Chinese grant, said Sri Lankan Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha at the handover ceremony of school uniform materials granted by China on Friday. "China is a friendly country and always our friends in need, and this kind of supply had been done before many years. I would take this opportunity once again to say thank you," said Premajayantha. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said China has never been absent when Sri Lanka needs help, and childre

Chinese commercial aircraft complete demo flights with sustainable fuel

STORY: Chinese commercial aircraft complete demo flights with sustainable fuel SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration flights STORYLINE: An ARJ21 regional aircraft and C919 passenger aircraft completed their first demonstration flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Shanghai and Dongying, respectively, on Wednesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC). The demonstration flights showed the sound flight performance of the Chinese commercial aircraft, the COMAC said. SAF is an alternative made from renewable materials. Compared to conventional jet fuel, it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent over the fuel's life cycle. Using SAF is an important way for the global civil aviation industry to address global warming and reduce carbon emissions. A number of Chinese airlines have conducted commercial test flights using China-made

Gaza tops discussion list during acting Iranian FM's visit to Syria

STORY: Gaza tops discussion list during acting Iranian FM's visit to Syria SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the meeting between the Syrian foreign minister Faisal Mekdad and Acting Iranian Foreign Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Persian): ALI BAGHERI KANI, Acting Iranian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FAISAL MEKDAD, Syrian Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Tuesday embarked on his first visit to Syria since his appointment last month to address the urgent need to stop Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinians. During a press conference with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad, Bagheri Kani emphasized the importance of immediately halting "Israeli occupation crimes," particularly in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah, and ensuring the prompt and unconditional delivery of aid. The two ministers condemned foreign interference in the

Chinese defense minister addresses Shangri-La Dialogue on China's approach to global security

STORY: Chinese defense minister addresses Shangri-La Dialogue on China's approach to global security SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. various of the defense minister giving a speech 3. various of the audience STORYLINE: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered a speech on China's approach to global security on Sunday at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. Dong highlighted the concept of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative in his address. He said people in the Asia-Pacific are committed to pursuing harmony, are peace-loving, independent, self-reliant, and have always supported each other through thick and thin. Dong called for drawing strength from "Asian wisdom" to build consensus and seek common ground while shelving differences. China is willing to work

A Hong Kong student's journey in advocating drug education at UN Youth Forum

STORY: A Hong Kong student's journey in advocating drug education at UN Youth Forum SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jason Lee and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): JASON LEE, Hong Kong student 3. various of Jason Lee 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): JASON LEE, Hong Kong student 5. various of Jason Lee STORYLINE: In a significant representation of Hong Kong's youth on the global stage, 20-year-old Jason Lee was recently selected to speak at the Youth Forum on the sidelines of the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) held in Vienna. Lee, the first Hong Kong youth to address the forum, shared the experiences and strategies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in drug education and community anti-drug efforts with young people worldwide. Jason Lee, a student at the University of Hong Kong studying English, is a member of the fi

African leaders urge global financial system reform to address debt, climate risks

STORY: African leaders urge global financial system reform to address debt, climate risks SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of establishments of the conference 2. various of African leaders at the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 4. various of African Presidents at the conference 5. various of delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of African Development Bank STORYLINE: African leaders on Wednesday renewed calls for reforms to the global financial architecture, emphasizing the need for it to be more responsive to the continent's destabilizing debt and climate vulnerabilities. Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, the leaders said there is a need for changes as African countries are struggling with high financing interest rates, climate shocks and constrained government revenues. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "A better, more responsive,

Experts address ecological civilization cooperation at international forum

STORY: Experts address ecological civilization cooperation at international forum SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARY ELIZABETH MOORE, President of Cobb Institute 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Experts from around the world gathered at an annual international forum on ecological civilization that kicked off Friday in Claremont in the U.S. state of California, to discuss promoting ecological civilization through research and practices. The 17th International Forum on Ecological Civilization and the 6th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization brought over 130 panelists and attendees from the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Canada, and other nations and regions. The theme of this year's forum is "Co-Benefits of Human Well-being and Planetary Health." The forum seeks to further promote ecological civilization through research and practice an

Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran's parliamentary election

STORY: Voting ends in 2nd round of Iran's parliamentary election SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in polling stations 2. various of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei voting STORYLINE: Voting in the second round of Iran's 12th parliamentary election ended at 10:00 p.m. local time (1830 GMT) Friday after 14 straight hours, according to the official news agency IRNA. The election was held at nearly 11,500 polling stations in 22 constituencies in 15 provinces and 47 counties. The voting, initially scheduled to end at 6:00 p.m. local time, was extended thrice. A total of 90 candidates competed for the remaining 45 positions in the Iranian parliament in the runoff, as 245 seats have already been decided in the first round held on March 1. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei voted at a polling station in Tehran minutes after the voting began at 8:00 a.m. local time. In an address to reporters

Conference held in Lebanon to address journalist safety amid conflicts

STORY: Conference held in Lebanon to address journalist safety amid conflicts SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: ALMA EL SHAAB & AITA EL SHAAB, Lebanon CATEGORY: MILITARY & SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the war area in south Lebanon 2. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of the border town of Alma el Shaab 3. various of pictures of martyr Lebanese and Palestinian journalists 4. various of the conference 5. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on Lebanese border town of Aita el Shaab STORYLINE: The Lebanese Order of Press Editors convened a conference in Lebanon on Thursday to devise strategies to enhance journalists' safety in conflict zones. Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border escalated on Oct. 8, 2023, following a barrage of rockets launched by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah toward Israel in solidarity with Hamas attack on Israel the day before. Israel then retaliated by firing heavy artillery toward southe

China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna

STORY: China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the culture and tourism promotion event 2. various of the performance STORYLINE: A culture and tourism promotion event was held in Vienna on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. The event, jointly hosted by the Guangxi regional government and the Vienna municipal government, attracted over 100 participants, including government officials and representatives from the tourism sector. Noting Guangxi's unique geographical advantages, long history and rich resources, Miao Qingwang, vice chairman of the Guangxi regional government, said in his opening address that Guangxi stands ready to further enhance cultural exchanges and promote tourism cooperation with Austria. Chinese Ambassador to Austria Qi Mei expressed the h

Australian PM commits new funding to help women leave violent relationships

STORY: Australian PM commits new funding to help women leave violent relationships SHOOTING TIME: April 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Parliament House 2. various of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in protests on April 28 3. various of the Parliament House STORYLINE: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced new funding to help women leave violent relationships. Following an emergency meeting of federal, state and territory leaders to address gendered violence, Albanese on Wednesday announced 925 million Australian dollars (about 598 million U.S. dollars) over five years to establish a new leaving violence program. Under the program, women looking to escape violent relationships will be eligible to access up to 5,000 Australian dollars (3,234 U.S. dollars) in financial support as well as safety planning, risk assessment and referral services. Albanese on April 28 joined thousands of Au

FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of "overcapacity"

STORY: FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of "overcapacity" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: Some Western countries have lately been accusing China of "overcapacity," which is baseless hype and China firmly rejects it, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China's new energy sector capacity is advanced and much-needed capacity for green development, not 'overcapacity.' China's green technology and products, especially the growth of new energy industry, meet countries' need to address the energy crisis and respond to climate change and will make an important contribution to the global green and low-carbon transition. The rapid growth of China's new energy industry is determined by the laws of economics and market factors, not subsidies. China's n

Australian PM urges men, boys to prevent violence against women

STORY: Australian PM urges men, boys to prevent violence against women SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:19 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australia STORYLINE: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation's men and boys to take responsibility for ending a crisis of violence against women. Albanese on Tuesday said his government would do whatever it can to tackle violence against women but said men and boys must address the underlying causes of violence. He was speaking after a 29-year-old man who was on bail for another matter was on Monday charged with the murder of a 28-year-old woman in the state of New South Wales. According to activist group Counting Dead Women, 25 women have died violently in Australia so far in 2024, including five in the Sydney shopping center stabbing spree earlier in April. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Canberra. (XHTV)

Nigerian leader calls for regional counter-terrorism effort to address poverty, inequality

STORY: Nigerian leader calls for regional counter-terrorism effort to address poverty, inequality SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the heads of state and officials arriving at the meeting 2. various of the meeting 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian president Bola Tinubu called on Monday for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism center that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking at an international meeting in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, Tinubu said that Africa must take a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism. This includes not just the use of might, but also addressing root causes such as poverty, inequality, and social injustice. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President "We must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch. Terrorism is becoming

Jordan's king warns against increased regional instability

STORY: Jordan's king warns against increased regional instability SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of welcoming ceremony and meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday warned of the danger of the recent regional escalation, which could push the region into a state of insecurity and instability. The king made the remarks at a meeting in Amman with Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who is on his first visit to Jordan since assuming his position as the Emir of Kuwait. During the meeting, King Abdullah reiterated the need to intensify efforts to achieve an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and to unify Arab efforts to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the strip. The king stressed the necessity of finding a political horizon for the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solution, ensuring that the Palestinian brothers obtain their legitimate rights and establish the

Kenya drafts policy, strategy to boost e-mobility adoption

STORY: Kenya drafts policy, strategy to boost e-mobility adoption SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: GARISSA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili): MICHAEL MUCHIRI, Member of Electric Mobility taskforce 3. various of participants STORYLINE: The Kenya government is working on policies and strategies to guide the introduction of electric mobility which involves electric vehicles, motor cycles and bicycles. During a public participation forum held in Garissa County of Kenya on Monday, Michael Muchiri, a member of the Electric Mobility taskforce said that the policy will also seek to address some of the challenges faced currently in the sector. SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili): MICHAEL MUCHIRI, Member of Electric Mobility taskforce Electric mobility is a new technology, not only in Kenya but worldwide. However, this policy has its own challenges, like we said that motorcycle public transport only covers 70 kilome

People in Gaza's Rafah struggling amidst conflict and piled debris

STORY: People in Gaza's Rafah struggling amidst conflict and piled debris SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of areas inflicted by mounting waste in Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EMAD ABDUL RAHMAN, Resident in Rafah 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MARWAN AL-HAMS, Head of the Health Emergency Committee in Gaza STORYLINE: As municipal services come to a standstill in Rafah, southern Gaza, residents face the burden of coping with mounting waste. Emad Adul Rahman, a 45-year-old father of four, has to take on a two-kilometer trek daily to dispose of household waste. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EMAD ABDUL RAHMAN, Resident in Rafah "Because of the mosquitoes, all the children are sick and garbage is thrown everywhere. We hope that local authorities will fulfill their duties and address this waste issue." Rahman said the prolonged absence of services had resulted in a buildup of garbage and sewage in their living are

Türkiye, China look to expand cooperation at economic forum

STORY: Türkiye, China look to expand cooperation at economic forum SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the economic forum STORYLINE: The 6th Türkiye-China Economic Forum opened here on Thursday with representatives exploring ways to promote bilateral trade ties and expand cooperation in more fields. Chinese Ambassador to Türkiye Liu Shaobin and business representatives from both countries, including Chinese tech firms Huawei and Xiaomi, attended the event hosted by Istanbul-based Okan University. In his address to the forum, Liu said the two countries have seen growing bilateral economic and trade ties in recent years, showing great potential in the fields of digital economy, green economy, and new energy. Korhan Kurdoglu, head of the China Working Group at the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD), said Türkiye welcomes more investments from China, especially those that can deepen c

Tunisian president, Italian PM discuss illegal immigration, cooperation

STORY: Tunisian president, Italian PM discuss illegal immigration, cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian President meeting with visiting Italian PM 2. various of signing agreements between the two sides STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied met on Wednesday with visiting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss the issue of illegal immigration and economic cooperation. During their meeting, Saied reiterated Tunisia's refusal to be a destination or transit point for illegal immigrants, calling for a joint approach to addressing the problem. For her part, the Italian prime minister thanked Tunisia's efforts in fighting human trafficking and stressed the need for cooperation to address the matter. "We are responsible for strengthening cooperation in this direction and international organizations should be more involved, particularly in matters of repatriation," Meloni added. The two

Türkiye arrests 36 suspects over links to failed coup attempt: media

STORY: Türkiye arrests 36 suspects over links to failed coup attempt: media SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. police teams leave the police station for the operation and raid the determined address in Türkiye 2. various of arrested suspects being taken to the police station in Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish police arrested 36 suspects on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt in 2016, local media reported. According to the state-run Anadolu agency, police conducted simultaneous operations targeting 45 suspects across the western province of Izmir, with 36 of them apprehended so far. Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Terror Crimes Investigation Bureau revealed that among the wanted suspects, 27 were shopkeepers, and 18 others were "hiding in cell houses," according to the report. The suspects are believed to be affiliated with the Gulen movement, a network led by the U.S.-bas

Lebanon, Cyprus looking for comprehensive solution to Syrian refugee issue

STORY: Lebanon, Cyprus looking for comprehensive solution to Syrian refugee issue SHOOTING TIME: April 8-9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcoming visiting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides 2. various of talks STORYLINE: Lebanon and Cyprus emphasized on Monday their keenness to maintain strong ties and preserve security in both countries and the East Mediterranean by finding a comprehensive solution to the Syrian refugee crisis, according to a statement by the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati agreed to work with the European Union to establish a practical framework for providing the Lebanese government with more aid and giving the displaced Syrians incentives to return to their homeland. The Cypriot president arrived in Lebanon on Monday to discuss ways to solve the Syrian refugee crisis and address its r

Inter-provincial efforts help improve river water quality in east China

STORY: Inter-provincial efforts help improve river water quality in east China SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Xin'an River 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG PENGMING, Official of Xin'an River ecological protection and development center in Shexian County 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): NI LINJUN, Head of a biotech company 4. various of fruits and raw materials STORYLINE: The water quality of the Xin'an River in east China has been improving thanks to a pilot scheme involving inter-provincial efforts. The Xin'an River flows from Anhui to Zhejiang. It serves as a crucial ecological protective screen and water resource for the Yangtze River Delta, an area covering Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. To collectively protect and improve the water quality of the river, an innovative cross-provincial pilot scheme for ecological compensation was introduced in 2012. It aims to address a

Scorching heatwave hits Myanmar

STORY: Scorching heatwave hits Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the people in Yangon 2. various of intense heat waves STORYLINE: Myanmar is bracing for a scorching summer as temperatures steadily rise nationwide. According to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department, Friday saw daytime temperatures in Sagaing region and eastern Shan state soaring 5 degrees Celsius above April averages. Similarly, temperatures in other regions, including Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway, northern and southern Shan state, Chin state, and Kayah state, surged 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above their usual averages. The Ministry of Health issued health guidelines on Friday to address heat-related disorders as temperatures climb across the Southeast Asian nation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

Pastures in north China begin grazing moratorium for grass rejuvenation

STORY: Pastures in north China begin grazing moratorium for grass rejuvenation SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of grassland in Inner Mongolia STORYLINE: Cattle and sheep have been confined to sheds starting Monday in major grasslands in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as the pastures undergo a 45-day grazing moratorium aimed at revitalizing grass productivity. According to the regional forestry and grassland bureau, a total grazing area of 970 million mu (64.67 million hectares) is subjected to the grazing moratorium this spring. The Xilin Gol grasslands became the first area in Inner Mongolia to implement the spring grazing moratorium in 2018, which was extended to the whole of Inner Mongolia this year. Earlier this year, the regional government rolled out a pilot plan to address the problem of grassland overgrazing. This initiative employs precision methods tailored to treat var

Int'l experts speak positively about rural revitalization in China

STORY: Int'l experts speak positively about rural revitalization in China SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China/Moscow/Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's poverty alleviation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KLAUS SCHUSTEREDER, Visiting scholar of Boao Forum for Asia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): PAVEL KUZNETSOV, Deputy director, Institute of China and Modern Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AMER TAMAM, Egyptian expert STORYLINE: China began to implement a rural revitalization strategy in 2017 to address the imbalance between urban and rural areas and between regions. In February 2021, China announced it had secured a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty. Over the past 40 years, China had lifted nearly 800 million people out of poverty, accounting for over 75 percent of global poverty reduction in the same period. China has now embarked on a new journey of comprehensively promoting rural revitalization

Heavy casualties caused in Moscow terrorist attack

STORY: Heavy casualties caused in Moscow terrorist attack SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:53 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Crocus City Hall during night 3. various of the rescue (Source: EMERCOM/Sledkom) 4. various of Putin delivering a televised address (Source: Kremlin) 5. various of Russian people mourning those killed in the attacks (Source: TASS) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent "We are here in the northwestern suburb of Moscow. A shooting event took place here Friday night, in the Crocus City Hall behind me, at the concert venue. Heavy casualties have been caused by a shooting incident and a subsequent fire in Moscow on Friday. The terrorist attack occurred before a concert at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, a suburb of Moscow. The fire affected an area of about 13,000 square meters. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday all four

Designed cookware facilitates residents' daily life in China's Xizang

STORY: Designed cookware facilitates residents' daily life in China's Xizang SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xizang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHIDE, National lawmaker; Party chief of Pholrongthang Village, Nagqu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHIDE, National lawmaker; Party chief of Pholrongthang Village, Nagqu STORYLINE: In China's Xizang, the high elevation, low air pressure and low boiling point of water make conventional cooking a time-consuming and laborious process. In Nagqu, a prefecture-level city in Xizang with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters, water boils at around 85 degrees Celsius. Pressure cookers address this problem, as they increase internal pressure through continuous heating, which raises boiling point of water, and hence, speeds up cooking process. In a meeting of deputies from the delegation of Xizang at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), an NPC de

NPC deputy from telecom industry on soliciting opinions from people

STORY: NPC deputy from telecom industry on soliciting opinions from people SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Miao Wei working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MIAO WEI, National lawmaker and Senior Vice President of ZTE Corporation STORYLINE: "Throughout the process, we genuinely feel the active functioning of the whole-process people's democracy." Miao Wei, a Chinese national lawmaker, emphasizes the importance of engaging with the public, actively seeking their opinions, so as to propose valuable suggestions and effectively address issues that are of concern to the people. Miao Wei, senior vice president of ZTE Corporation, is also a deputy to the National People's Congress, China's top legislature Miao emphasizes the importance of engaging with the public, actively seeking their opinions, as this enables a national lawmaker to propose valuable suggestions and effectively address issues that are of concer

Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval

STORY: Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Biden preparing to deliver the State of the Union address 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATIE BRITT, Republican Senator 5. various of Biden departing after delivering the State of the Union address STORYLINE: In a highly partisan State of the Union address Thursday night, U.S. President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on Donald Trump, his presumptive rival in the November election, and touted his achievements on issues such as inflation and immigration. With Biden's approval ratings lingering below 40 percent for months, his remarks likely won't resonate with most Americans, who are dismayed by still high prices, an uncertain economy, a border crisis, and geopolitical conflicts, among o

Global education forum on addressing teacher shortages held in South Africa

STORY: Global education forum on addressing teacher shortages held in South Africa SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MATSIE ANGELINA MOTSHEKGA, Minister of Basic Education, South Africa 3. SOUNDBITE (English): STEFANIA GIANNINI, Assistant Director-General for education, UNESCO STORYLINE: The world needs 44 million additional teachers to meet the 2030 Sustainable Developmental Goal on quality education, according to a new report from UNESCO, unveiled at a global education forum that concluded Friday in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum, representatives discussed the global pressing issue of teacher shortages and strategies to address it. A global report on addressing teachers shortages and transforming the profession was launched at the forum. SOUNDBITE (English): MATSIE ANGELINA MOTSHEKGA, Minister of Basic Education, South Af

Finland's new president Stubb takes office

STORY: Finland's new president Stubb takes office SHOOTING DATE: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Finnish parliament 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Alexander Stubb took office as the 13th president of Finland on Friday during a session of the Finnish parliament, succeeding Sauli Niinisto. Stubb, 55, won the presidential election in February. He once served as Finnish prime minister and foreign minister. In his inaugural address, Stubb called for unity and solidarity among Finns, urging them to cherish the traditions of trust, justice, and communal support that underpin Finnish society, and to embrace change and technological advancements with empathy and adaptability. Toward the end, he expressed his dedication to promoting an open, safe, and international Finland and ensuring its continued success. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Helsinki. (XHTV)

African leaders call for strengthened multilateralism to tackle environmental crisis

STORY: African leaders call for strengthened multilateralism to tackle environmental crisis SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the venue STORYLINE: The high-level segment of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) opened Thursday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, with African leaders renewing the call for a revitalized multilateral system to boost action on planetary threats, including climate change, habitat loss and pollution. Kenyan President William Ruto, in his address to the assembly, said that given the existential threats facing the planet and its inhabitants, there was an urgency to forge a multilateral consensus that promised lasting solutions. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "Our present highly challenging circumstances demand transformative global cooperation as a

Russia's economy outpaced G7 countries in 2023: Putin

STORY: Russia's economy outpaced G7 countries in 2023: Putin SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President STORYLINE: The Russian economy grew at a higher rate compared to the global average, and the country has surpassed G7 nations in economic growth, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during his annual address to the Federal Assembly. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President "Last year, the Russian economy grew at a higher rate than the world (economy). For this indicator, we were not only ahead of the European Union's leading countries, but also the G7 nations." Putin announced earlier in February that the country's GDP grew by 3.6 percent in 2023 during a government meeting on economic issues. During the annual address, the Russian leader also said that the number of Russians living below the poverty line decreased to 13

Eurasian economic summit kicks off in Istanbul with focus on solutions to global growth

STORY: Eurasian economic summit kicks off in Istanbul with focus on solutions to global growth SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of Akkan Suver, head of the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation speaking at the summit STORYLINE: The 27th Eurasian Economic Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Türkiye's cultural and financial hub of Istanbul, with a focus on solutions to the challenges in global growth. Titled "From Crises to Stability, Building an Inclusive World," the summit organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation aims to address global issues such as peace, climate change, water supply and artificial intelligence. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a message to the event, highlighting its importance at a time of u

Nikki Haley says she's not dropping out of Republican primary race

STORY: Nikki Haley says she's not dropping out of Republican primary race SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19-20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: GREENVILLE, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): NIKKI HALEY, Republican presidential candidate 2. various of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaking at a campaign event in Camden, South Carolina, the U.S. (Feb 19, 2024) 3. various of Former U.S. President Donald Trump arriving in Greer, South Carolina, the U.S. (Feb. 20, 2024) STORYLINE: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina, said Tuesday that she is not dropping out of the race. Haley made the remarks in a "State of the Race" address in Greenville, South Carolina, just days ahead of the Republican primary in the southeastern state, where she served as the first female governor from 2011 to 2017. SOUNDBITE (English): NIKKI HALEY, Republican presidential candidate "When the

Red Cross representatives accompany family members of fishermen to Kinmen after fatal boat incident

STORY: Red Cross representatives accompany family members of fishermen to Kinmen after fatal boat incident SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Quanjin ferry terminal in Quanzhou, China's Fujian Province STORYLINE: Representatives of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) branch in the port city of Quanzhou in Fujian Province on Tuesday morning accompanied family members of fishermen on a visit to Kinmen to deal with the aftermath of a fatal boat incident. At 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, reporters at a Quanzhou-based ferry terminal saw RCSC representatives escorting six family members of the fishermen aboard a vessel bound for Kinmen. This group will accompany the two surviving fishermen back to the mainland and address related post-incident matters. On Feb. 14, a fishing boat from Fujian was treated brutally by Taiwan authorities in waters near Kinmen, leading to all four people on board falling into the sea -

Munich conference closes with calls to jointly address global security challenges

STORY: Munich conference closes with calls to jointly address global security challenges SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the MSC 2. STANDUP (English): YUAN HENGRUI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the MSC 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIA MOTTLEY, Barbados Prime Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALI SABRY, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN HENGRUI, Xinhua correspondent "The 60th Munich Security Conference concluded on Sunday, emphasizing the necessity of enhancing cooperation and improving global governance. Ongoing conflicts, including the Ukraine crisis and the Israel-Hamas conflict, were among the focal points of discussion during the three-day conference." During the conference, decision-makers and world elites held insightful debates on the urgent need to improve international order, so that every party involved can reap benefits more equally, and agreed that positiv

Türkiye's initiative fuels women's path to engineering

STORY: Türkiye's initiative fuels women's path to engineering SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:46 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of female students of electronic engineering in Türkiye STORYLINE: More than 54,900 female students have been reached through the "Engineer Girls Project" in Türkiye, an initiative whose aim is to address the gender gap in engineering fields by providing support and encouragement to female students from high school to university levels, according to a cabinet minister on Tuesday. The project, ultimately fostering their entry and success in engineering careers, spans 125 high schools and involves 931 students from universities, said Türkiye's Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas. The project has been ongoing since 2016 under the leadership of the ministry, in collaboration with the private sector, the minister said, adding that the first phase of the project was completed on Dec. 31, 2021, and the se

End of load shedding finally within reach: South African president

STORY: End of load shedding finally within reach: South African president SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: Cape Town CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of City Hall in Cape Town, where the State of the Nation Address was held 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President 3. various of military band 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President 5. various of President Cyril Ramaphosa 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President STORYLINE: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that an end to frequent load shedding -- a local term for power cuts -- in the country is "finally within reach." Ramaphosa made the remarks while delivering his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, South African President "We are confident that the worst is behind us and the end of load shedding is finall

Tunisia hosts 5th Mediterranean Water Forum

STORY: Tunisia hosts 5th Mediterranean Water Forum SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of 5th Mediterranean Water Forum STORYLINE: The fifth Mediterranean Water Forum kicked off in the Tunisian capital Tunis on Monday, reported the official TAP news agency. Under the theme "Together for a Shared Water Sobriety," the three-day forum aims to consolidate cooperation and the exchange of know-how and experience in the field of water management in the Mediterranean while addressing the region's current challenges, notably climate change. The forum also aims to provide a platform for Mediterranean countries and organizations to express themselves, focusing on local needs and identifying best practices and technologies to address regional water security challenges. It hopes to bring together perspectives and solutions for efficient and sustainable water management, providing innovative solutions to changing water

UN chief calls for urgent steps to de-escalate situation in Gaza, surrounding areas

STORY: UN chief calls for urgent steps to de-escalate situation in Gaza, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:33 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of conference room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. med shot of Guterres speaking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 7. wide shot of conference room STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urgently appealed for measures to reduce tensions in Gaza and its neighboring regions. The top UN official made the remarks at a meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "I call for urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and spare the region from more violence before it is too late. As we seek to address mo

Australian universities call for free places for disadvantaged students

STORY: Australian universities call for free places for disadvantaged students SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of university students on campus 2. various of tutorial rooms in Australian National University (ANU) STORYLINE: The peak body for Australia's universities has urged the government to fund free degrees in areas of skills needed to address workforce shortages. Universities Australia (UA) on Monday published its pre-budget submission to the federal government, making the case for fee-free university places for disadvantaged students to help employers overcome skilled worker shortages. According to the UA, the number of students enrolled in higher education in Australia fell by 5 percent between 2021 and 2022. In order to meet workforce needs for a future where half of new jobs are projected to require a university degree, UA acting chief executive Renee Hindmarsh said higher education partic

Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion

STORY: Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Joseph Boakai looking unwell while giving his inaugural speech 2. various of security aides assisting the president 3. various of guests and dignitaries at the event 4. various of President Boakai being celebrated by the crowd STORYLINE: The inauguration speech of Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai was halted on Monday as the newly sworn-in leader suffered heat exhaustion at the ceremony held in the national capital of Monrovia, local media reported. Boakai had been delivering his inaugural address, which had already exceeded 30 minutes, when he began to show signs of distress. The temperature Monday afternoon at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, the venue of the presidential inauguration, was 29 degrees Celsius. The 79-year-old Boakai appeared fatigued and unsteady on his

UN chief calls for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza 100 days into conflict

STORY: UN chief calls for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza 100 days into conflict SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking to podium 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of journalists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 6. various of Guterres leaving STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday again called for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza as the conflict turns 100 days. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "I have outlined concerns about a wide range of issues: the unprecedented level of civilian casualties and catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza; the fate of the hostages; the tensions that are spilling (over) across the region. There is one solution to help address all