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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack from Iran in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Yossi Zeliger/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack in Holon, central Israel, on June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack from Iran in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Yossi Zeliger/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack from Iran in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Yossi Zeliger/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack in Holon, central Israel, on June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack in Holon, central Israel, on June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Balisstic Missle Hit Israel

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the scene of a missile attack in Holon, central Israel, on June 19, 2025. Iran targeted Israel's military intelligence facilities in its strikes on the southern part of the country on Thursday morning, not a hospital as was reported by some media outlets, Iran's state news agency IRNA said. The strikes were aimed at the Israeli army's C4I telecommunications corps headquarters and an intelligence facility, IRNA said, adding that the hospital in question was affected by the blast's shockwave. Several media outlets reported that an Iranian missile hit Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Beersheba, Israel, with officials reporting "extensive damage." Photo by Gideon Markowicz/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Mysterious Object Spotted Flying Over California Sky

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been reported across the U.S. Witnesses in California have reported seeing what appeared to be drones or unidentified objects flying overhead, with some claiming to have spotted them above the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.

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US: Mysterious Object Spotted Flying Over California Sky 2

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been reported across the U.S. Witnesses in California have reported seeing what appeared to be drones or unidentified objects flying overhead, with some claiming to have spotted them above the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.

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US: Mysterious Drones Spotted On Christmas Day

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been observed across the US, including on Christmas Day. These unresolved mysteries have raised concerns about national security.

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US: Mysterious Drones Spotted On Christmas Day 2

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been observed across the US, including on Christmas Day. These unresolved mysteries have raised concerns about national security.

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US: Brooklyn Neighborhood Reports Mysterious Drone Sightings

In recent weeks, multiple unauthorized drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and surrounding areas, including near military research facilities. On Sunday, December 8, drones were also spotted in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

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US: Brooklyn Neighborhood Reports Mysterious Drone Sightings 3

In recent weeks, multiple unauthorized drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and surrounding areas, including near military research facilities. On Sunday, December 8, drones were also spotted in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

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US: Brooklyn Neighborhood Reports Mysterious Drone Sightings 2

In recent weeks, multiple unauthorized drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and surrounding areas, including near military research facilities. On Sunday, December 8, drones were also spotted in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

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China-donated police patrol boats handed over to Myanmar

STORY: China-donated police patrol boats handed over to Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony STORYLINE: A total of six police patrol boats donated by the Chinese government were handed over to Myanmar in Yangon on Tuesday. China's Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai congratulated the smooth handover of the police patrol boat project. China and Myanmar are favorably positioned to jointly implement the Global Security Initiative in Myanmar, Chen said. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Myanmar in law enforcement capacity building, continue to crack down on cross-border criminal activities such as gambling fraud and drugs, and further safeguard the common interests of the two countries, Chen Hai added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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7 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan

STORY: 7 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: June 9/10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mourning and funeral STORYLINE: Seven soldiers were killed when terrorists targeted security forces in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said on Sunday. The Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said that an improvised explosive device exploded near a vehicle of the security forces in Lakki Marwat district of the province, killing seven army personnel, including a senior officer. A clearance operation was being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area, the statement said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)

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China's Shandong starts summer wheat harvest

STORY: China's Shandong starts summer wheat harvest SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:13 LOCATION: LINYI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wheat harvesting in east China's Shandong Province STORYLINE: East China's Shandong Province has begun its summer wheat harvest and implemented grain-loss reduction strategies to ensure food security. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Linyi, China. (XHTV)

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Egyptian president stresses need for ceasefire, two-state solution

STORY: Egyptian president stresses need for ceasefire, two-state solution SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting (Courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Monday received several U.S. Democratic and Republican Congress members led by Senator Jerry Moran in Cairo. According to the Egyptian presidency, during the meeting, Sisi highlighted the necessity of intensifying efforts to halt the conflict in Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian tragedy faced by the people in the strip and prevent the spillover of conflict. Sisi also stressed the need for international engagement in implementing the two-state solution to achieve justice, peace and security for all people in the region. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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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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15 killed in Gaza's Jabalia camp by Israeli raids

STORY: 15 killed in Gaza's Jabalia camp by Israeli raids SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of explosions in the camp STORYLINE: Fifteen people were killed and 30 others injured in Israeli raids on Palestinians en route returning to their homes in Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported on Saturday. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes also fired missiles at residential homes and a shelter center for displaced people in Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in Gaza. The raids caused large explosions in the camp, which has been witnessing a military operation for several days, while ambulances and civil defense crews rushed to the sites of the attacks. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaza, Palestine. (XHTV)

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White House confirms U.S. soldier detained in Russia

STORY: White House confirms U.S. soldier detained in Russia SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of exterior of the White House 3. aerial of the Pentagon STORYLINE: The White House confirmed on Monday that a U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend. According to reports by U.S. media, a U.S. soldier currently stationed in South Korea was detained in Russia, where he traveled on his own. The detention happened over the weekend and the soldier was accused of stealing. John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, said during a daily press briefing at the White House that the U.S. government was "aware of this case." Kirby referred reporters to the Department of Defense for details, saying he "can't really say much about it right now." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

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13 dead in central Senegal road accident

STORY: 13 dead in central Senegal road accident SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident site STORYLINE: Thirteen people were killed and around 40 others were injured in a traffic accident in central Senegal Thursday evening, local media reported. The accident happened at around 7:00 p.m. local time on National Road No. 1, near the village of Yamong in the Kaffrine region, reported the Senegalese Press Agency, citing a security source. The accident was caused by the overturning of a transport bus after one of its tires burst, the report quoted the source as saying. The Senegalese government implemented several measures last year to combat traffic accidents following a series of deadly accidents. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dakar. (XHTV)

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Italy marks Liberation Day with tighter security

STORY: Italy marks Liberation Day with tighter security SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Rome STORYLINE: Italy marked the 79th anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Thursday with pomp and circumstance, and tighter security. The celebrations included the traditional laying of a laurel wreath at the Altar of the Fatherland in Rome's Piazza Venezia by President Sergio Mattarella. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the presidents of both chambers of the Parliament and various other dignitaries were also on hand for the wreath-laying. Events to mark the Liberation Day also took place in other cities across the country, including the financial and fashion hub Milan, Florence, the canal city of Venice, and Naples. All the events took place amid heightened security. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Rome. (XHTV)

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Egypt intensifies security measures before Eid al-Fitr celebrations

STORY: Egypt intensifies security measures before Eid al-Fitr celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of tight security measures 2. shots (by the Interior Ministry) of security measures STORYLINE: Egypt's Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday heightened security measures for Eid al-Fitr celebrations starting Wednesday to ensure safety and maintain public order. The plans involve increased security presence in key areas, enhanced traffic services, and emergency vehicle deployment for driver assistance. The ministry said specific security arrangements are set for public gathering spots like parks, gardens, cinemas, and the Nile River. Eid al-Fitr is a significant Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan. Its exact date varies depending on the sighting of the new moon. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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At least 40 killed, 100 injured after shooting at concert venue near Moscow

STORY: At least 40 killed, 100 injured after shooting at concert venue near Moscow SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: BREAKING NEWS SHOTLIST: various of the scene STORYLINE: At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the northwest of Moscow on Friday, according to preliminary data from the Russian Federal Security Service. Xinhua correspondents saw an extensive array of police vehicles, fire engines and ambulances outside the building of the incident, and flames from the top of the building could be seen. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Police Patrol During Ramadan - Indonesia

Approaching the time to break the fast in the holy month of Ramadan 1445 Hijri, in a persuasive and modern manner, Indonesian women police personnel from the Bhayangkara Samapta Corps Directorate Unit, the North Sumatra Regional Police Security Maintenance Agency were seen reporting visually about community conduciveness at Simpang Limun traditional market, Medan, Indonesia on March 14, 2024. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt condemns Israel's approval of new settlement units in West Bank

STORY: Egypt condemns Israel's approval of new settlement units in West Bank SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned the Israeli government's approval of building around 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank. The decision was made by Israel early Wednesday. The ministry said in a statement that Egypt called for international parties to adopt a strong position that rejects the Israeli settlement policy and confirms its illegitimacy. It also called on the Security Council to assume its responsibility to stop Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law against the Palestinian people, provide them with protection, and support recognition of the Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting fr

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1 killed, 8 injured in shooting near West Bank settlement

STORY: 1 killed, 8 injured in shooting near West Bank settlement SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:38 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shooting site (courtesy of Magen David Adom emergency service and Israeli police) STORYLINE: A shooting near the West Bank settlement of Maale Adumim killed one person and injured eight others on Thursday, according to Israeli police and emergency services. Three gunmen arrived by car and opened fire at cars waiting in traffic near the settlement, before two of them were shot by security forces at the scene, according to Israeli police. Another gunman fled the scene, but was shot later. Emergency services confirmed to local media that among the eight injured victims, two were in serious condition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ramallah, Palestine. (XHTV)

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Voting for Indonesia's general elections concludes, counting starts

STORY: Voting for Indonesia's general elections concludes, counting starts SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of polling STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "Voting for Indonesia's general elections officially began Wednesday morning, according to the country's General Elections Commission (KPU). Presidential election and legislative election take place simultaneously in the general elections. The three combinations running for the 2024 election are: Defense Minister Prabowo and Mayor of Surakarta Gibran, the eldest son of incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo; former Governor of Central Java Ganjar and former Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mohammad Mahfud, and former Governor of Jakarta Anies and Chairman of the National Awakening Party Muhaimin." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jakar

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8 killed as blast hits election office in SW Pakistan

STORY: 8 killed as blast hits election office in SW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the blast site STORYLINE: At least eight people were killed and several others injured when a blast went off in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Wednesday, police and government officials said. The blast took place near an election office of a political leader in Pishin district of the province, Deputy Commissioner Pishin Juma Dad Khan Mandukhel told local media. Following the blast, rescue teams, police and security forces reached the site and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital. The nature of the blast was not known yet. No group has claimed the attack yet. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)

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Death toll rises to 13 in bus-car collision in central Senegal

STORY: 13 people killed in bus-car collision in central Senegal SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: DIOURBEL, Senegal CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the road accident site near the village of Nebe in Diourbel Region in central Senegal STORYLINE: The death toll of the bus-car collision that occurred Tuesday night in central Senegal rose from 8 to 13, according to health sources. The collision occurred at 11:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, near the village of Nebe in Diourbel Region, central Senegal, according to the Senegalese News Agency (APS). According to security sources cited by the APS, 14 others were injured in the accident, six of them seriously. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Diourbel, Senegal. (XHTV)

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Jordanians rally to denounce U.S. stance on Gaza conflict

STORY: Jordanians rally to denounce U.S. stance on Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest near the U.S. embassy in Amman on Dec. 8 STORYLINE: Thousands of people in the Jordanian capital Amman participated on Friday in a protest denouncing the position of the United States on the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The protest took place in the surrounding area of the U.S. embassy in Amman with high security presence. The protest was organized by various Jordanian parties, in addition to various unions and groups. Protesters called on the international community to stop the conflict and protect civilians. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Israel targets press reporters in South Lebanon: media

STORY: Israel targets press reporters in South Lebanon: media SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press reporters fleeing Israeli bombing 2. various of smoke caused by Israeli bombing of south Lebanon STORYLINE: On Monday, two Israeli strikes targeted a team of journalists from several media outlets covering field developments in the southern Lebanese village of Yaroun. According to media reports, as reporters gathered in Yaroun to cover an earlier strike on a house in the town, they got targeted twice by a drone. The second missile was captured on air as a journalist was reporting the first attack. Al Jazeera said the bombing injured its photographer Issam Mawasi, and damaged the media network's vehicle. On Oct. 14, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry submitted a complaint to the UN Security Council about Israel's deliberate killing of Lebanese photojournalist Issam Abdallah, who worked for Reuters. On Oct. 13, an I

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China sees drop in telecom and online fraud: police

STORY: China sees drop in telecom and online fraud: police DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG ZHIZHONG, Vice minister of public security STORYLINE: Thanks to Chinese police campaigns to crack down on telecom and online fraud, since August, the number of relevant cases and related property losses dropped by 24 percent and 20.5 percent, respectively, on a year-on-year basis, said Wang Zhizhong, vice minister of public security on Tuesday in Beijing. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG ZHIZHONG, Vice minister of public security "Since August, the number of relevant cases and related property losses dropped by 24 percent and 20.5 percent, respectively, on a year-on-year basis." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Kuwait holds cybersecurity "Kuwait Hackathon" competition

STORY: Kuwait holds cybersecurity "Kuwait Hackathon" competition DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site of the competition 2. various of the contestants participating in the competition STORYLINE: A cybersecurity competition named "Kuwait Hackathon" was held on Saturday with the participation of 286 contestants divided into 72 teams. The competition, which last more than 12 hours at Kuwait University, was organized by the CODED Academy in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Center. The competition aims to highlight Kuwaiti talents in the field of cybersecurity, in addition to enhancing the culture in the field of cybersecurity in Kuwait. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

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At least 10 dead in church collapse in northern Mexico

STORY: At least 10 dead in church collapse in northern Mexico DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the collapsed church in Madero City, Tamaulipas state, Mexico STORYLINE: The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico during mass on Sunday, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 60, according to local media. The accident took place in Madero City, Mexico's Tamaulipas state, and could have been caused by a structural failure of the building, but this still needs to be verified by experts, the state public security spokesperson said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mexico City. (XHTV)

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38 wounded in fire at police headquarters in Egypt

STORY: 38 wounded in fire at police headquarters in Egypt DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fire site STORYLINE: At least 38 people were wounded after a huge fire erupted at a security directorate in the Egyptian Suez Canal city of Ismailia in the early hours of Monday, Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population said in a statement. Fifty ambulances rushed to the scene and transferred the wounded to Ismailia Medical Complex. Twenty-four persons suffered serious burns and suffocation, according to the statement. Local civil defense and armed forces were sent to put out the fire, while the cause of the blaze hasn't been verified yet. State-run Nile TV reported the facade wall of the police premises was pulled down by the blaze that reached four floors. All workers in the building were ordered to evacuate until the blaze is contained. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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3 killed, 7 injured as blast hits Afghanistan's Khost city

STORY: 3 killed, 7 injured as blast hits Afghanistan's Khost city DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: KHOST, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site of a blast in Khost, Afghanistan 2. various of Afghan security force members standing guard near the site of a blast STORYLINE: At least three people were killed and seven others injured as a blast shocked Khost city of east Afghanistan's Khost Province on Monday, according to a statement of the provincial government. Security personnel have cordoned off the blast area, and further investigations are underway to determine the related facts, the statement said. It said the blast occurred inside a hotel in the provincial capital at around 11 a.m. local time when some refugees back from Pakistan's Waziristan region and Khost residents were present. The injured persons were taken to the hospital, it added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Khost, Afghanistan. (XHTV)

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2 security personnel injured in SW Pakistan attack

STORY: 2 security personnel injured in SW Pakistan attack DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local traffic STORYLINE: Two security personnel were injured in an attack in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Sunday, local media and officials said. The incident happened in Gwadar district where a convoy was attacked by terrorists. Babar Yousafzai, spokesperson of the Balochistan provincial government, told Xinhua that an operation against the terrorists was underway. The proscribed armed group Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Islamabad. (XHTV)

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Jordan, UAE discuss enhancing strategic cooperation

STORY: Jordan, UAE discuss enhancing strategic cooperation DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:23 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcome ceremony 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan and visiting United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance strategic cooperation, especially investment and development partnerships. During talks in Amman, the two leaders underlined the need to continue coordination on issues of mutual concern and regional security and stability, according to a Royal Court statement. The UAE leader said both countries aspire to achieve sustainable development for their peoples and to advance peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. The talks also covered regional and international issues, with a focus on the Palestinian cause and efforts to reach just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Am

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Security And Cooperation In Europe Hearing - Washington

Drew Sullivan, Co-Founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, appears before a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe hearing to examine Russia's alpine assets, focusing on money laundering and sanctions evasion in Switzerland, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Security And Cooperation In Europe Hearing - Washington

Drew Sullivan, Co-Founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, appears before a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe hearing to examine Russia's alpine assets, focusing on money laundering and sanctions evasion in Switzerland, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Security And Cooperation In Europe Hearing - Washington

Drew Sullivan, Co-Founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, appears before a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe hearing to examine Russia's alpine assets, focusing on money laundering and sanctions evasion in Switzerland, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Security And Cooperation In Europe Hearing - Washington

Drew Sullivan, Co-Founder, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, appears before a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe hearing to examine Russia's alpine assets, focusing on money laundering and sanctions evasion in Switzerland, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Temperatures in Iraq likely to surpass 50 degrees Celsius: observatory

STORY: Temperatures in Iraq likely to surpass 50 degrees Celsius: observatory DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Baghdad suffering from heat wave 2. various of people refreshing themselves STORYLINE: A heat wave is expected to hit Iraq in the coming weeks, with temperatures surpassing 50 degrees Celsius, an Iraqi environment and climate observatory forecasted on Tuesday. "Temperatures will peak at 52 degrees Celsius in the last week of July and the first week of August," the Green Iraq observatory said in a statement. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Iraq was 53.6 degrees Celsius in the southern province of Basra in July 2016, according to the observatory. As stated by Iraqi law, when temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius, the government grants holidays to its institutions, excluding the security forces and medical services. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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Türkiye arrests 22 foreign nationals over links to IS

STORY: Türkiye arrests 22 foreign nationals over links to IS DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the operation STORYLINE: Turkish police have arrested 22 foreign nationals affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group in an anti-terror operation across the capital Ankara, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Monday. Police conducted the operation to arrest 27 suspects over alleged links to the IS group, Anadolu said, citing security sources, adding that hunting for the remaining suspects is continuing. Türkiye declared IS a terrorist group in 2013 following a string of deadly bombing attacks from the group in the country, killing and injuring scores of people. Since then, there have been regular arrests and detentions of suspected IS members by security forces in several cities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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Russia urges Wagner fighters to surrender, security in Moscow heightened

STORY: Russia urges Wagner fighters to surrender, security in Moscow heightened DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YUAN XINFANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. PMC Wagner Center in St Petersburg 3. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President 4. various of Moscow STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN XINFANG, Xinhua correspondent "This is Yuan Xinfang from Xinhua News Agency. I'm reporting from Moscow. Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday urged Wagner fighters to surrender after the private military group was accused of attempting to launch an armed rebellion." On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian Armed Forces to neutralize those who organized the armed rebellion of the Wagner private military group. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President "Any internal turmoil is a deadly threat to our statehood, to us as a nation. This is a blow to Russia, to our people. And our actions to protect

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Int'l tech expo opens in Erbil, Iraq

STORY: Int'l tech expo opens in Erbil, Iraq DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The fourth Hawler (Erbil) International Technology Exhibition (HITEX) "HITEX 2023" kicked off on Tuesday in the Iraqi city of Erbil, drawing over 120 companies from Iraq and other countries. The companies attending the exhibition presented their latest modern technologies in various fields, including communications, information system, digital security, energy, electronic games and medical devices. On the sidelines of the four-day exhibition, seminars and scientific debates will be held on technology and digital security, in addition to electronic banking and digital transformation in the banking and financial sector. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Erbil, Iraq. (XHTV)

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China launches scientific expedition to Mt. Qomolangma

STORY: China launches scientific expedition to Mt. Qomolangma LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mt. Qomolangma 2. various of scientific researchers conducting research STORYLINE: A total of 170 scientists have been conducting research on water, ecology and human activities in the Mt. Qomolangma region. This is part of China's second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Mt. Qomolangma is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as "the Roof of the World" and "the Water Tower of Asia." Six years ago, China initiated the second scientific research survey of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to reveal the mechanism of environmental change and optimize the ecological security barrier system. The ongoing expedition is believed to be of great significance for studying the impact of climate and environment change in the Mt. Qomolangma region on other parts of the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lhasa, Ch

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76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off

STORY: 76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CANNES, France CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival STORYLINE: The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening, with 21 films selected to compete for the Palme d'Or top prize. Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, twice winner of the Palme d'Or, is president of the festival jury. Ostlund won with "The Square" in 2017, and "Triangle of Sadness" in 2022. A record seven films competing for the Palme d'Or this year were directed by women. With trade unions threatening to cut power supplies during some major events in France due to the government's pension reform, local authorities have laid on extra security services at the festival to deal with potential threats. This year's festival runs from May 16 to 27, with winners to be announced at the closing ceremony. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cannes, France. (XHTV)