US: Anti-War Protest Held in New York City After Maduro Capture

A large anti-war protest was held in New York’s Times Square on Saturday afternoon, January 3, after U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with demonstrators condemning U.S. intervention while others gathered nearby to celebrate.

Spain: Thousands Descend On Palma De Mallorca To Protest Over-Tourism

Thousands joined a mass protest against over-tourism in Palma de Mallorca on Sunday, July 21. 80 social groups called for the protest decrying the excessive tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands and its negative effect on local housing, public services, and natural resources. Other locations in Spain also saw similar protests in recent weeks.

Spain: Thousands Join Protest March Against Overtourism In Malaga

Thousands joined a protest against overtourism in the city center of Malaga on Saturday, June 29. Protesters decried that overcrowding due to tourism is causing housing shortages and driving up rental prices. A similar protest was also held in Cadiz.

Istanbul Airport introduces therapy dogs to soothe passengers

STORY: Istanbul Airport introduces therapy dogs to soothe passengers SHOOTING TIME: March 14, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul Airport 2. various of therapy dogs 3. various of therapy dogs interacting with passengers STORYLINE: Istanbul Airport, Türkiye's largest international aviation hub, has introduced a heartwarming initiative featuring the service of therapy dogs. These specially-trained furry companions, stationed in the international departures area starting from 8 a.m., are ready to calm the nerves of passengers during peak flight hours. "The goal is simple: to provide a peaceful and enjoyable travel experience," said Abdulkadir Demirtas, customer experience manager at Istanbul Airport. The airport has found that passengers have often been grappling with stress and anxiety before long-lasting flights while staying at the terminals. "Scientific studies have long highlighted the positive impact of human-a

Kabul Zoo, a popular place among war-weary Afghans for pastime

STORY: Kabul Zoo, a popular place among war-weary Afghans for pastime DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the Kabul Zoo 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): SALEH JAN ZAZAI, Visitor 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NAJIBULLAH NAZARI, Zoo official 4.SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): MORTEZA, Teen visitor STORYLINE: Situated along the bank of Kabul river, Kabul Zoo, home to hundreds of different animals and colorful birds, is a popular recreational place that is full of visitors every day. Hundreds of war-weary Afghans tour the zoo to enjoy their leisure time. Coming from the eastern Paktia province along with two of his children, Saleh Jan Zazai, 45, believed that peaceful environment encourages people to travel around the country and enjoy life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): SALEH JAN ZAZAI, Visitor "I came to Kabul Zoo for pastime and have fun here in contact with animals. Nowadays we have peaceful environment and we can walk, sit with friends and have fun in this recreational place