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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the opening ceremony of the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Iceland President Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson delivers a keynote speech at the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the opening ceremony of the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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WAW meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the opening ceremony of the sixth meeting of the World Assembly for Women in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2022.

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Chinese-made EVs shine at Thailand motor show

STORY: Chinese-made EVs shine at Thailand motor show DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:46 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thailand International Motor Expo STORYLINE: The Thailand International Motor Expo, which kicked off on Thursday, has drawn a number of Chinese automakers showcasing their latest electric vehicle (EV) models. Due to significant tax reductions and subsidies, Thailand's EV market has seen a round of rapid development. At this year's expo, nearly half of the pure EV models are brought by Chinese brands. Ora Grand Cat by Great Wall Motor (GWM) attracted crowds of visitors with its novel and fashionable look. GWM brought three pure EV models, as well as best-selling vehicles such as the Haval H6 Hybrid, which was used as one of the official logistic vehicles for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November. SAIC Thailand has brought nine models to the exhibition, including three pure EVs, among which the MG4 is the first rear-wheel drive electric vehic

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CHINA-HU CHUNHUA-RUSSIAN DEPUTY PM-REGULAR MEETING (CN)

(221202) -- BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua co-chairs the 26th session of the committee for regular meetings between Chinese and Russian heads of government, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko via video link, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalic speaks at a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 2, 2022, ahead of a football World Cup final 16 meeting with Japan three days later.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalic speaks at a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 2, 2022, ahead of a football World Cup final 16 meeting with Japan three days later.

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Experts in Spain map out development path between China, Latin America, Europe

STORY: Experts in Spain map out development path between China, Latin America, Europe DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of experts mapping out a development path between China, Latin America, and Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EZEQUIEL AVILA, Diplomat in the Economic and Commercial Section of the Argentine Republic to the Kingdom of Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): GUILLERMO HIRSCHFELD, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic to the Kingdom of Spain 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): DIEGO MARTINS, Havanna's executive manager in Europe STORYLINE: Experts from various countries have held a meeting in the Spanish capital of Madrid to trace a route for global development, as they have seen opportunities between China, Latin America and Europe. According to the experts, the roles of the three sides are complementary in seeking development. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EZEQUIEL AVILA, Diplomat in the Economic and Commercial Section of the Argentine

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Zambia marks World AIDS Day with call for equity

STORY: Zambia marks World AIDS Day with call for equity DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World AIDS Day commemorative activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education 3. various of people attending the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education 5. various of exhibitions related to World AIDS Day STORYLINE: Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with a call to ensure equity in accessing HIV services for all. Commemorated under the theme "Equalize," the main event in Lusaka, the country's capital was held at the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center. President Hakainde Hichilema said this year's theme highlights the need for the country to ensure higher and equitable coverage of HIV services for people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education "It is a right of every Zambian and every person livin

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Top photo shows Kaoru Mitoma of Japan (L) keeping the ball from fully crossing the line before setting up his team's second goal during a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022, while bottom photo shows Ao Tanaka (2nd from R) meeting Mitoma's cross to score.

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-LAO PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Lao president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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Ex-islanders call for early return of islands off Hokkaido during rally in Tokyo

Japanese former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido and local municipal government officials appeal for their early return to Japan during a meeting in Tokyo's Hibiya Park on Dec. 1, 2022. The islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan and the Habomai islet group were seized by the Soviet Union after Japan surrendered in World War II in August 1945.

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Palestinian president warns about seriousness of int'l community silence on destruction of two-state solution

STORY: Palestinian president warns about seriousness of int'l community silence on destruction of two-state solution DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: West Bank CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Latvian President Egils Levits meeting STORYLINE: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday warned about the seriousness of the international silence regarding the destruction of the two-state solution. He made the remarks during a meeting with Latvian President Egils Levits. Abbas urged the international community to link its relations with Israel to the extent of its commitment to those principles, to stop all unilateral actions, and to return the withheld Palestinian funds. He also called on the European Union and its member states not to deal with the Israeli government, which does not recognize the two-state solution based on international legitimacy and signed agreements. For his part, Levits said he felt sorry for the casualties in th

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Russian poverty rate ticks down to 10.5 pct

STORY: Russian poverty rate ticks down to 10.5 pct DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Russian government meeting held on Nov.30 (Source: Kremlin) STORYLINE: Russia's poverty rate stood at 10.5 percent at the end of the third quarter of 2022, slightly down from 11 percent in the same period last year, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "The decline is indeed small but it is important that in the current difficult economic situation there is such a definite positive trend. It needs to be preserved," Putin said at a government meeting. Thanks to targeted government support, the incomes of the least well-to-do 10 percent of the Russian population are increasing, he noted. "Our priority task is to achieve real income growth, reduce poverty and inequality in our country as a whole," Putin said. Russia's current poverty line for an able-bodied adult is 15,172 rubles (about 248 U.S. dollars) per month. Xinhua News Agency correspon

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

(221130) -- BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

(221130) -- BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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Four dead and 372 infected as cholera hits refugee camps in northern Kenya

STORY: Four dead and 372 infected as cholera hits refugee camps in northern Kenya DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of a hospital in Garrissa County 2. various of patients being treated under a tent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): AHMED OMAR, Health chief executive of Garissa County STORYLINE: Kenya is grappling with the rising cases of Cholera that has so far spread to 6 counties leading to 15 fatalities across the country. In Garissa County in northern Kenya, locals have been asked to maintain high levels of hygiene in a bid to combat cholera outbreak that has so far led to the death of four people. According to Garissa County Health chief executive Ahmed Omar, the first case was reported on October 23 at Hagadera refugee camp in Dadaab Sub County and spread out to host communities and other sub counties. Speaking during an emergency meeting with officials and NGOs today in Garissa, Omar said that while the outbreak started in the refugee camps, c

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UN General Assembly president stresses importance of bringing hope to Palestinians

STORY: UN General Assembly president stresses importance of bringing hope to Palestinians DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 3. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 5. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi on Tuesday stressed the importance of bringing hope to Palestinians, especially the young generation. Korosi made the remarks at a General Assembly special meeting in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which falls on Nov. 29. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "We know from experience that nothing drives insecurity and violence more than bleakness a

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Russia, Kazakhstan seek to strengthen cooperation

STORY: Russia, Kazakhstan seek to strengthen cooperation DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meeting 2. Putin, Tokayev signing documents 3. various of the 18th Russia-Kazakhstan Inter-regional Cooperation Forum and Tokayev speaking STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a cooperation document on Monday as the two countries mark three decades of diplomatic ties this year. The Declaration on the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Russia and Kazakhstan contains 37 articles and stipulates efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, defense, culture, education, health care, youth and sports. Before inking the document, Putin and Tokayev took part via video link in the 18th Russia-Kazakhstan Inter-regional Cooperation Forum held in the Russian city of Oren

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Iranian president meets Iraqi PM on bilateral ties, security issues

STORY: Iranian president meets Iraqi PM on bilateral ties, security issues DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a welcoming ceremony 2. various of a joint press conference STORYLINE: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said here Tuesday that Iran and Iraq have agreed to work together to improve bilateral ties and safeguard regional security. Making the remarks in a joint press conference with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, the Iranian president said that security, peace and stability in the region are very important for both governments. "Therefore, fighting terrorist groups, organized crimes, drug trafficking and any insecurity that threatens the region is part of the agreements and common will of the two countries," he said after the meeting with al-Sudani who arrived in the capital Tehran earlier in the day. "The presence of foreigners in the region does not create security in any way, rather it adds to problems," Ra

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-KAZAKHSTAN-PM-MEETING (CN)

(221129) -- BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-KAZAKHSTAN-PM-MEETING (CN)

(221129) -- BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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8 dead, several missing after deadly Ischia mudslide

STORY: 8 dead, several missing after deadly Ischia mudslide DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:06 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of search and rescue STORYLINE: At least eight people were confirmed dead and several were still missing on Monday after a rain-triggered landslide on the Italian island of Ischia. The landslide happened after two days of heavy rains, which also caused floods that destroyed residential buildings. The number of victims was confirmed by Naples Prefect Claudio Palomba at a press conference after an emergency meeting of the Civil Protection Department, which is coordinating rescue efforts on the island. Rescue work was still ongoing on Monday involving some 240 staff deployed by the Interior Ministry and over 150 firefighters using drones and rescue dogs. The most affected area was the port of Casamicciola Terme, one of the municipalities of Ischia, where at least 30 houses were destroyed, according to the prefect. Overall, some 230 people have been eva

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-MONGOLIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-MONGOLIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-MONGOLIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with visiting Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-MONGOLIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with visiting Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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Chinese agriculture experts change lives of Burundian farmers

STORY: Chinese agriculture experts change lives of Burundian farmers DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Bujumbura CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. rice fields in Burundi 2. various of Charles Ngendakumana feeding his livestock 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kirundi): CHARLES NGENDAKUMANA, Farmer in Ninga Village, Commune of Gihanga, Bubanza Province, Burundi 4. various of Charles Ngendakumana and his family 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): CHARLES NGENDAKUMANA, Farmer in Ninga Village, Commune of Gihanga, Bubanza Province, Burundi 6. various of Burundian farmers working in rice fields 7. various of the agricultural demonstration center in Burundi 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DENG LIANGBIN, Deputy chief, Chinese agricultural expert team to Burundi 9. various of Chinese experts having a meeting 10. various of Chinese experts working in rice fields 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): JIANG DAIMING, Rice expert, Chinese agricultural expert team to Burundi 12. various of Chinese experts working with local farmers 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (Fr

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR-MEETING (CN)

(221127) -- BEIJING, Nov. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with new Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 27, 2022. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

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Malaysian PM to use targeted subsidies to address high cost of living

STORY: Malaysian PM to use targeted subsidies to address high cost of living DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chairing a special meeting 2. various of media practitioners at work 3. various of Anwar Ibrahim attending a press conference at Prime Minister office 4. various of Malaysia's national flag and Prime Minister office building STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday that his government will review its use of subsidies to better help those most in need. The previous approach of broad subsidies has not been able to effectively address the cost of living problems, especially among low-income and poor Malaysians, he told a press conference after chairing a special meeting by the national action council on the cost of living with government departments and agencies. "I will give two weeks (to the relevant bodies) to evaluate all the implications of target

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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Kenyan central bank raises benchmark rate to 8.75 percent amid surge in inflation

STORY: Kenyan central bank raises benchmark rate to 8.75 pct amid surge in inflation DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenya 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PATRICK NJOROGE, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya 3. various of Kenya STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday raised its benchmark lending rate to 8.75 percent from 8.25 percent amid rising inflation. Patrick Njoroge, CBK Governor, who chaired the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting noted that the current elevated global risks and their potential impact on the domestic economy provides scope for a further tightening of the monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations. SOUNDBITE (English): PATRICK NJOROGE, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya "Number and percent, 9.6 percent. And you can see it's been driven largely by food and fuel prices, but largely food. So this is the contribution to overall inflation. So it is important to appreciate why it is we in, this is

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Türkiye tells Russia to continue military response in northern Syria

STORY: Türkiye tells Russia to continue military response in northern Syria DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish aerial campaigns, "Operation Claw-Sword" against the YPG in northern Syria and PKK in northern Iraq (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 2. various of a past meeting of Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Turkey (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 3. various of Turkish aerial campaigns, "Operation Claw-Sword" against the YPG in northern Syria and PKK in northern Iraq (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 4. various of a past meeting of Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Turkey (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 5. various of Turkish aerial campaigns, "Operation Claw-Sword" against the YPG in northern Syria and PKK in northern Iraq (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish army will continue responding to th

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-CPPCC-MEETING (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, addresses a meeting attended by national political advisors on exchanging views on studying, publicizing and implementing the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-DUTCH SENATE LEADER-MEETING (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with the president of the First Chamber of the Dutch parliament, Jan Anthonie Bruijn, via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-DUTCH SENATE LEADER-MEETING (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with the president of the First Chamber of the Dutch parliament, Jan Anthonie Bruijn, via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

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ARMENIA-YEREVAN-CSTO-COLLECTIVE SECURITY COUNCIL-MEETING

(221124) -- YEREVAN, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A meeting of the Collective Security Council, the highest body of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), is held in Yerevan, Armenia, Nov. 23, 2022. Leaders of the six member countries of the CSTO on Wednesday exchanged views here on strengthening security cooperation and stabilizing the region, reported the state-run news agency Armenpress. (Photo by Asatur Yesayants/Xinhua)

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ARMENIA-YEREVAN-CSTO-COLLECTIVE SECURITY COUNCIL-MEETING

(221124) -- YEREVAN, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A meeting of the Collective Security Council, the highest body of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), is held in Yerevan, Armenia, Nov. 23, 2022. Leaders of the six member countries of the CSTO on Wednesday exchanged views here on strengthening security cooperation and stabilizing the region, reported the state-run news agency Armenpress. (Photo by Asatur Yesayants/Xinhua)

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Syria, Belarus sign cooperation agreements against mutual challenges

STORY: Syria, Belarus sign cooperation agreements against mutual challenges DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Belarusian delegation and Syrian delegation 2. various of the agreement signing 3. various of the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN ARNOUS, Syrian Prime Minister 5. various of the press conference 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Belarusian): ROMAN GOLOVCHENKO, Belarusian Prime Minister 7. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Syria and Belarus signed multiple cooperation agreements in Damascus on Wednesday and agreed to enhance cooperation in the face of mutual challenges, such as unilateral economic sanctions, the Syrian cabinet said in a press release. Earlier in the day, Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous met with his visiting Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko in Damascus, during which they discussed economic ties, including strengthening trade and cooperation in the fields of energy, tran

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-PRESIDENT-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING

(221123) -- ANKARA, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R, Rear) and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (L, Rear) attend a joint press conference in Ankara, Türkiye, on Nov. 23, 2022. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that his country wants to enhance cooperation with Cuba, and the two countries signed six agreements in the fields of media and communication, culture, and diplomacy. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-PRESIDENT-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING

(221123) -- ANKARA, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel at a joint press conference in Ankara, Türkiye, on Nov. 23, 2022. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that his country wants to enhance cooperation with Cuba, and the two countries signed six agreements in the fields of media and communication, culture, and diplomacy. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PM-BELARUS-PM-MEETING

(221123) -- DAMASCUS, Nov. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous (R) and Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko are seen at the Syrian cabinet headquarters in Damascus, Syria, on Nov. 23, 2022. Syria and Belarus signed multiple cooperation agreements here on Wednesday and agreed to enhance cooperation in the face of mutual challenges, such as unilateral economic sanctions, the Syrian cabinet said in a press release. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)