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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees receive food at a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Trucks bound for Afghan returnees' home provinces from a temporary camp are seen at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

People try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

Children try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

Children try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

Children wait to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

Children try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

People try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

People try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

Children try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

People wait to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

People try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Flock For Food - Gaza

People try to receive food relief at a food distribution center in Gaza City, on December 23, 2024. The 14 months since Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel have been a perpetual humanitarian disaster for Palestinians in Gaza, with severe deprivation throughout the population and humanitarian leaders warning of persistent famine risk. As the crisis has worsened, it has also become increasingly politicized, with the government of Israel promoting a counter-narrative downplaying the severity of conditions, and emphatically rejecting famine warnings as overblown. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ashura Ceremony - Istanbul

Participants sit beneath a large mural depicting the Battle of Karbala, a scene crucial to the Ashura narrative. Istanbul, Turkey, August 2021. Ashura commemorates the Battle of Karbala, where Hossein and his followers were killed in 680 A.D., a pivotal event in Shia Islam. Photo by Konstantin Novakovic/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. "shooting itself in the foot" with tariff hikes on China: Cuban expert

STORY: U.S. "shooting itself in the foot" with tariff hikes on China: Cuban expert SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Havana 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: The U.S. narrative of "overcapacity" against China's new energy sector, along with its decision to raise tariffs on Chinese new energy products, is not only political manipulation and economic protectionism but also undermines global trend of green transition, said Eduardo Regalado, a Cuban political expert in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba "The move has several interpretations. Firstly, it is political manipulation with the U.S. presidential elections looming. The candidates are competing using the China factor to have a greater number of votes. And

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American scholar debunks "overcapacity" claim

STORY: American scholar debunks "overcapacity" claim SHOOTING DATE: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics at East China Normal University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics at East China Normal University STORYLINE: Recently, American politicians and the media have fabricated a theory claiming overcapacity in China's new energy industry Washington on Tuesday imposed new tariffs on Chinese products including electric vehicles (EVs) An American professor said the protectionist move is unfounded and worrisome SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics at East China Normal University "Now there's no evidence that dumping has taken place, at least not in the EV industry, which is one of the key industries that the U.S. is really targeting in China. So why do we have this narrative, why do we have a narrative

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German auto association chief sees new tariffs, protectionism as "wrong way to go"

STORY: German auto association chief sees new tariffs, protectionism as "wrong way to go" SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of NEVs production in China 2. SOUNDBITE (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) STORYLINE: The recent so-called narrative of overcapacity on Chinese NEVs is "questionable," said Hildegard Mueller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), during an interview with Xinhua on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) "I find this word questionable. In China, around 16 percent of the cars produced are exported. The German auto industry has higher export figures. We export three out of four cars produced and therefore experience international, global competition. Fair competition is always important. What is important is that the markets a

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Hong Kong holds forum on new quality productive forces

STORY: Hong Kong holds forum on new quality productive forces SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YIMING, Vice chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Hong Kong hosted the Chinese academic bauhinia forum 2024 on Monday. Under the theme "Towards a New Quality Productive Forces-Driven Chinese Economy," this forum spotlighted the evolving landscape of China's economic sectors. Wang Changlin, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, opened the forum by highlighting recent advancements in China's high-end manufacturing and digital economy, which are setting the pace for emerging strategic industries. The event not only fostered in-depth exchanges but also aimed to broadcast the narrative of China's burgeoning economic power to a global audience, utilizing Hong Kong's unique platform. SOUNDBITE (

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Broadway's classic musical Sound of Music debuts in Hong Kong

STORY: Broadway's classic musical Sound of Music debuts in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the musical "The Sound of Music" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMONE GENATT, Global producer of musical "The Sound of Music" 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACK O'BRIEN, Original director of musical "The Sound of Music" 4. various of the musical "The Sound of Music" STORYLINE: The international tour of "The Sound of Music," the Broadway's classic musical, made debut on Tuesday at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong, commemorating its 65th anniversary. As famous as the 1965 namesake film, the stage production has captivated a global audience with its heartwarming and healing narrative, making it one of the world's most cherished musicals. Due to an overwhelming response from the Hong Kong audience, the organizers have decided to add 24 additional performances to accommodate the demand. Simone Genatt, the global p

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows a view of the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform during the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows people attending the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl poses for photos at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Photo by He Wuchang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Photo by He Wuchang/Xinhua)

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Tension in Front of the RAI Headquarters In Naples

Moments of strong tension in front of the RAI headquarters in Naples, in Viale Marconi, for a demonstration organized after the controversy following Ghali's performance in Sanremo. Some protesters wanted to put up a banner but the attempt was blocked by the police. There were pushes and truncheons. The demonstration was organized by Potere al Popolo, Network for Free Palestine and the Unemployed with the former mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, after the controversy surrounding Ghali's performance in Sanremo. The activists denounce: 'Even before a delegation could be created to request an interview, the garrison was violently attacked, causing several injuries. Once again it seems that any type of discordance with the dominant narrative that sees Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East is not only censored, as happened to Ghali during the Sanremo festival, but even violently repressed with police and truncheons against peaceful demonstrators. Naples, Italy, on February 13, 2024. Photo by Salvatore

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Facts show human rights in China's Xinjiang and Xizang well-protected: Kenyan expert

STORY: Facts show human rights in China's Xinjiang and Xizang well-protected: Kenyan expert SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xizang 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center, Kenya 3. various of Xinjiang STORYLINE: A Kenyan expert has said that Western media reports on Xinjiang and Xizang are merely post-truth narratives and facts show that human rights in Xinjiang and Xizang are well-protected. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center, Kenya "(China's) Xinjiang and Xizang have become one of the theaters of the "post-truth" narrative. It's part of the region where a lot of propaganda is being used by the West. Yet again we've seen people going to Xinjiang, we've seen diplomats going (there), journalists (going there), yet the narratives that they come out are totally different and so for me in terms of what I've read, what

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UN official debunks debt trap narrative in Africa

STORY: UN official debunks debt trap narrative in Africa DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nairobi streets 2. various of the meeting between Kenyan president and UN officials 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, UNCTAD secretary-general 4. various of UNCTAD and Kenyan officials 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, UNCTAD secretary-general 6. various of Nairobi streets STORYLINE: A United Nations official has debunked the debt trap narrative in Africa. Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), said in a recent interview with Xinhua in Nairobi that "all the countries that have gone through the development path had debt problems in one way or the other." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, UNCTAD secretary-general "I really don't agree at all. All the countries that have gone through the development path had debt problems in one way or the other. You know t

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Chinese micro-carving master creates incredible works of art

STORY: Chinese micro-carving master creates incredible works of art DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pan Qihui and his masterpieces STORYLINE: Pan Qihui is an intangible cultural heritage inheritor with over 40 years of experience in miniature sculpture that employs materials as gold, jade, porcelain, and even hair to create exquisite mini-artworks. In Pan's masterpiece "Pipa Xing," he carved the long narrative poem "Pipa Xing" on four human hairs, which are used as strings in a mini Pipa, a kind of traditional Chinese instrument. Pan also recreated a mini version of the celebrated Chinese picture "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," with the entire length of the work being about 5 centimeters. In 2018, Pan was granted the title of master of Chinese arts and crafts. Now, Pan is trying his best to pass down his skills to younger generations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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Global conversation needed to tackle climate change: WBCSD head

STORY: Global conversation needed to tackle climate change: WBCSD head DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER BAKKER, WBCSD President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER BAKKER, WBCSD President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) STORYLINE: With the planet at risk, "we need a global narrative" to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change, the head of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) told Xinhua in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER BAKKER, WBCSD President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) "This has to be a global conversation, particularly if we look at some of the big issues like climate change. Because I think, as I said, we need a global narrative." Several Chinese companies are members of the WBCSD, and Chinese businesses have good opportunities to engage in the global conversation, Bakker said. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER BAKKER

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Iraqi Cinema Days Festival concludes with appeal to revive cinemas

STORY: Iraqi Cinema Days Festival concludes with appeal to revive cinemas DATELINE: May 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the al-Rasheed Cinema and Theater 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED HASSAN, Director general of Iraqi Culture Ministry's Cinema and Theater Department 3 various of the al-Rasheed Cinema and Theater 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DHUL-FIQAR KHUDER, Actor 5 various of crowd STORYLINE: The second edition of the Iraqi Cinema Days Festival wrapped up on Sunday. The four-day event was held by the Iraqi Cinema and Theater Department at the al-Rasheed Cinema and Theater in downtown Baghdad. Ahmed Hassan, director general of the Iraqi Culture Ministry's Cinema and Theater Department, told Xinhua that a committee specializing in the cinema field nominated 17 short narrative films and five animation films out of more than 60 films from Iraqi directors. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED HASSAN, Director general of Iraqi Culture Ministry's Cinema and Theater Depa

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Zimbabwe women own their narrative through paint and brush

STORY: Zimbabwe women own their narrative through paint and brush DATELINE: March 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:04 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Deodoris Mawanda's paintings 2. various of visitors 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEODORIS MAWANDA, Nurse and artist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEODORIS MAWANDA, Nurse and artist 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DEODORIS MAWANDA, Nurse and artist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PRUDENCE CHIMUTOVA, Mixed media artist 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): TANYSE VAN VAUUREN, Artist STORYLINE: At work, her hands provide comfort to the unwell. Outside work, her hands create visual masterpieces that nourish the eye. That is the life of Deodoris Mawanda, a nurse and artist from Zimbabwe. With just paint and brush, she creates expressive visuals that ignite imaginations and invoke emotions in the viewer. Two of her works titled "7 A.M." and "7 P.M." captures the day-to-day experience of nurses. The paintings are currently on display at the "We are all human" exhibition to mar

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U.S. intervenes in other countries only for its own interest: expert

STORY: U.S. intervenes in other countries only for its own interest: expert DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 SHOTLIST: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS STORYLINE: A pakistani expert said the United States always tends to intervene in other countries on the pretext of promoting democracy and human rights, while cherishing ulterior motives like its own economic gains and military interest. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO, Islamabad-based Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research & Development "I think they've devised the tools to maintain that hegemony, if you look on ideological side. Number one, democracy, Western style of democracy. Number two, Western style of the human rights. Number three, Western style of the freedom of speech. But the real question is how they implement it. If some countries are following the narrative of U.S., if somebody's narrative is helping U.S. to achieve their interest, then everything is okay. But if other country is not following the instructions or di

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Report on U.S. involvement in Nord Stream explosions raises questions about U.S. real intentions behind conflict: expert

STORY: Report on U.S. involvement in Nord Stream explosions raises questions about U.S. real intentions behind conflict: expert DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. various of Seymour Hersh and his article 3. various of leaks of Nord Stream pipelines (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LI XING, Professor of International Relations, Aalborg University of Denmark 5. various of the EU 6. various of the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LI XING, Professor of International Relations, Aalborg University of Denmark STORYLINE: A Denmark-based expert says a report on U.S. involvement in Nord Stream explosions raises questions about the U.S. real intentions behind the Russia-Ukraine conflict. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LI XING, Professor of International Relations, Aalborg University of Denmark "Since the report was on the media by Seymour Hersh, the whole world was shocked. So the narrative about that the Russians want to continue the war, the R