Ghanaian president reiterates support for free, independent media

STORY: Ghanaian president reiterates support for free, independent media SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners and participants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 3. various of participants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 5. various of participants STORYLINE: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday reiterated Ghana's commitment to a free and independent media. Akufo-Addo made this pledge in his keynote speech during the closing ceremony of the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC), which concluded in the Ghanaian capital of Accra on Friday. He said that for any democracy to grow, the media must play the pivotal role of holding decision-makers accountable. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President "The government of Ghana remains committed to supporting a free, independent, respon

Iran vows response to Israel's attack on consulate in Damascus

STORY: Iran vows response to Israel's attack on consulate in Damascus SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Syrian foreign minister and Iranian foreign minister entering the conference hall 2. various of the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Persian): HOSSEIN AMIR-ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister 4. wide shot of the conference 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Persian): HOSSEIN AMIR-ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian Foreign Minister 6. various of the conference 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FAISAL MEKDAD, Syrian Foreign Minister 8. wide shot of the conference 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): FAISAL MEKDAD, Syrian Foreign Minister 10. end of the conference 11. various of the meeting between Syrian foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart 12. various of the meeting between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Iranian foreign minister STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stated on Monday that "Israel will receive the necessary respon

China-assisted hydropower project success story of CPEC: Pakistani senator

STORY: China-assisted hydropower project success story of CPEC: Pakistani senator DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Karot hydropower project 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Pakistani senator 3. various of a meeting 4. various of the control room 5. aerial view of the Karot hydropower project STORYLINE: A Pakistani senator recently hailed the China-built Karot hydropower project as a success story of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). SOUNDBITE (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Pakistani senator "The Karot project is a success story of CPEC. And CPEC is a success story of the Belt and Road Initiative. In a short span, the project has delivered. And the project has been delivered ahead of schedule at less cost. And it made a qualitative difference to the economy of Pakistan, to Pakistan's energy security. And it's also made a difference to the lives of the people here through the corporate social respon

UN chief saddened by extensive death toll in Türkiye, Syria following strong earthquakes

STORY: UN chief saddened by extensive death toll in Türkiye, Syria following strong earthquakes DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. wide shot of delegates observing minute of silence 3. wide shot of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres walking up to rostrum 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of Guterres speaking 6. various of delegates STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed his profound sadness over the extensive loss of life caused by strong earthquakes in southern Türkiye and northern Syria. Guterres made the remarks before presenting his priorities for 2023 to the General Assembly. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "I want to convey my deep sadness about the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. I extend my condolences to the families of the victims. The United Nations is mobilizing to support the emergency respon