2 killed in ground collapse at high-speed railway construction in NW Türkiye: media

STORY: 2 killed in ground collapse at high-speed railway construction in NW Türkiye: media SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue work at the site STORYLINE: Two workers died in a ground collapse incident Thursday at a rail construction site in northwestern Türkiye, the local Ihlas news agency said. The collapse occurred during a bored pile construction, trapping the workers in an underground cavity, according to the report. Fire brigades and search and rescue teams recovered their bodies following a two-hour rescue operation, according to the agency. Police units took extensive security measures in the area, warning against the possibility of a second collapse, according to the report. An investigation has been launched into the incident. The 229-km-long high-speed railway project aims to establish a connection between Istanbul and the Kapikule border gate with Bulgaria. Xi

Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

2nd group of nuclear evacuees briefly return to homes

2nd group of nuclear evacuees briefly return to homes

KAWAUCHI, Japan - A man wearing a radiation protection suit receives a helping hand as he enters a public facility in Kawauchi, Fukushima Prefecture, on May 12, 2011, for radiation screening after completing a two-hour visit to his home in the village within a designated no-entry zone near the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. A group of around 70 evacuees from the no-go zone briefly returned home the same day to pick up personal belongings. It was the second two-hour trip home by evacuees, following one on May 10 involving 92 people.

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

PHOENIX, United States - Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners outfielder and a member of Team Japan to play in the second round of the inaugural World Baseball Classic, smiles during a two-hour team practice in Peoria, Arizona, on March 7. Suzuki said Japan must stick to its own style of baseball without being intimidated by the flamethrowers and powerhouse lineup of its opponent.

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

PHOENIX, United States - Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners outfielder and a member of Team Japan to play in the second round of the inaugural World Baseball Classic, gives his autographs after a two-hour team practice in Peoria, Arizona, on March 7.

Mediterranean Games opens in Algeria

STORY: Mediterranean Games opens in Algeria DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the 19th Mediterranean Games STORYLINE: The 19th Mediterranean Games kicked off on Saturday night in the province of Oran, some 540 km western of Algerian capital Algiers. A two-hour-long opening ceremony was held at a crowded Oran Olympic Stadium, as athletes representing 26 Mediterranean nations walked into the stadium with their national colors. The athletes will compete in 24 disciplines. This is the second time Algeria hosts the Mediterranean Games after 1975. The first edition of the Mediterranean Games was organized in 1951 in Egypt's Alexandria, and since 1993 the Games have been held in the year that follows the summer Olympic Games. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

Tanzanian university students excel in Chinese language competition

STORY: Tanzanian university students excel in Chinese language competition DATELINE: June 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Dar Es Salaam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute 2. various of students participating in the competition 3. various of attendees in the competition 4. SOUNDBITE (Swahili): WILLIAM ANANGISYE, Vice-chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) STORYLINE: Twelve university students in Tanzania gathered on Friday to compete in the 21st Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition 2022 at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). Competing via prepared video clips, the contestants came from the Confucius Institute at UDSM, Confucius Institute at the University of Dodoma and Confucius Classroom at the State University of Zanzibar. After a two-hour grueling competition, Adam Nyenje, a second-year Chinese language student from Confucius Institute at the University of Dodoma was declared the overall winner. Nyenje will travel

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

PHOENIX, United States - Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners outfielder and a member of Team Japan to play in the second round of the inaugural World Baseball Classic, gives his autographs after a two-hour team practice in Peoria, Arizona, on March 7. (Kyodo)

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

Ichiro says Japan must focus on its own play at WBC

PHOENIX, United States - Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners outfielder and a member of Team Japan to play in the second round of the inaugural World Baseball Classic, smiles during a two-hour team practice in Peoria, Arizona, on March 7. Suzuki said Japan must stick to its own style of baseball without being intimidated by the flamethrowers and powerhouse lineup of its opponent. (Kyodo)

2nd group of nuclear evacuees briefly return to homes

2nd group of nuclear evacuees briefly return to homes

KAWAUCHI, Japan - A man wearing a radiation protection suit receives a helping hand as he enters a public facility in Kawauchi, Fukushima Prefecture, on May 12, 2011, for radiation screening after completing a two-hour visit to his home in the village within a designated no-entry zone near the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. A group of around 70 evacuees from the no-go zone briefly returned home the same day to pick up personal belongings. It was the second two-hour trip home by evacuees, following one on May 10 involving 92 people. (Kyodo)