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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard pose beside the Christmas tree that he decorated in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Liege, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Dean Benoit Lobet talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Dean Benoit Lobet, Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard (L) the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (C) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the dean Benoit Lobet (R) talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (R) pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (L) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt, U.S. enhance airport security cooperation

STORY: Egypt, U.S. enhance airport security cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Archive DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of airports in Egypt STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Abbas Helmy received a delegation from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Wednesday. This visit came amidst enhanced cooperation between Egypt and the United States in the field of aviation security. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed all of the security measures in place at Egyptian airports. Egypt has recently made efforts to improve the efficiency of security systems at its airports. The American delegation welcomed the cooperation with the Egyptian side and the provision of all means of support and expertise necessary to redesign Terminal 3 at Cairo International Airport, which will offer reduced waiting times and fewer stopping points for passengers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Mitsubishi Motors launches new 'Triton' pickup truck in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko poses beside a ''Triton'' pickup truck at a press conference in Bangkok on Aug. 25. The company launched the new 1-ton pickup truck for the Thai market to try to expand its overseas pickup sales. The Triton, which replaces the current Strada after a full redesign, is priced at 548,000 to 898,000 Thai baht (about 1.47 to 2.41 million yen).

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Taipei capital plaza to be redesigned

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei city government plans to redesign the area around Taiwan's Presidential Office (file photo) to underline the island's emergence as a modern democratic society. Ten internationally-known architects and urban planners -- including Japan's Fumihiko Maki and Itsuko Hasegawa and Malaysia's Ken Yeang -- have been invited to enter a design competition.

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Nigeria launches new banknotes

STORY: Nigeria launches new banknotes DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Muhammadu Buhari and officials at the launch of the redesigned naira notes 2. various of Godwin Emefiele, governor of the CBN presenting the redesigned notes to the president 3. various of officials present 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian president 5. various of Nigeria's central bank building 6. various of commuters 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian president 8. various of transactions at a commercial bank 9. various of some Nigerian local currencies STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launched the re-designed local banknotes to control the supply of the local currency, the Nigerian naira, in the country's capital Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking during the unveiling of the locally-produced currencies, Buhari explained in detail the basis for his approval to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign t

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BELARUS-MINSK-PRESIDENT-EAEU-MEETING

(220528) -- MINSK, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (3rd R) attends the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, the highest governing body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), May 27, 2022. To counter the colossal pressure from the West, the EAEU needs urgent measures to redesign its logistics, Lukashenko told an online meeting on Friday. (Xinhua)

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Mitsubishi Motors launches new 'Triton' pickup truck in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko poses beside a ''Triton'' pickup truck at a press conference in Bangkok on Aug. 25. The company launched the new 1-ton pickup truck for the Thai market to try to expand its overseas pickup sales. The Triton, which replaces the current Strada after a full redesign, is priced at 548,000 to 898,000 Thai baht (about 1.47 to 2.41 million yen). (Kyodo)

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JR West unveils revamped "Thunderbird" express train

A logo derived from Native American mythology featuring the legendary creature thunderbird is painted on West Japan Railway Co.'s remodeled "Thunderbird" limited express train at a press preview on Sept. 25, 2015, in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. The redesign was intended to better integrate the train's exterior design with that of bullet trains running on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line inaugurated in March as a new railway link between Kanazawa and Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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JR West unveils revamped "Thunderbird" express train

West Japan Railway Co. unveils at a press preview on Sept. 25, 2015, the new-look "Thunderbird" limited express train in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, that links Osaka and Kanazawa. The redesign was intended to better integrate the train's exterior design with that of bullet trains running on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line inaugurated in March as a new railway link between Kanazawa and Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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MoMA in New York

Photo taken June 7, 2019, shows the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi is known for his redesign of the museum. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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MoMA in New York

Photo taken June 7, 2019, shows the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi is known for his redesign of the museum. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taipei capital plaza to be redesigned

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei city government plans to redesign the area around Taiwan's Presidential Office (file photo) to underline the island's emergence as a modern democratic society. Ten internationally-known architects and urban planners -- including Japan's Fumihiko Maki and Itsuko Hasegawa and Malaysia's Ken Yeang -- have been invited to enter a design competition.

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(1)Yoshio Taniguchi

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese architect, Yoshio Taniguchi, was chosen to redesign the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The photo was taken Dec. 10, 1997. (Kyodo)