Voting begins in India for second phase of general elections

STORY: Voting begins in India for second phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: NOIDA, India CATEGORY: Politics SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of people standing in queue 3. Shots of people after casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting for 88 constituencies in the second phase of India's 18th general elections across 13 states and union territories kicked off on Friday. Despite scorching temperatures, people were seen standing in queues holding their election identity cards, waiting for their turn to cast a vote. Polling of votes will continue until 18:00 local time. Out of the seven phases, the first phase of the elections was held last Friday. The polls saw a voter turnout of around 65.5%. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the election will be held in seven phases. The third phase will commence on May 7, followed by the fourth phase on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on

One Dead And 21 Injured Near Super Bowl Parade - Kansas City

One Dead And 21 Injured Near Super Bowl Parade - Kansas City

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Fans clear the area around the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally after shots were fired near Union Station, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. One person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Officials said they treated eight victims who were in immediately life-threatening condition and seven others who had suffered injuries that could prove life-threatening. Nine children were among the wounded - all are expected to recover. Police said they have arrested three suspects in connection to the shooting. Photo by Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air pollution rises again in Delhi amid Diwali celebrations

STORY: Air pollution rises again in Delhi amid Diwali celebrations SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. shots of air pollution after Diwali festival 3. shots of traffic STORYLINE: Air pollution shot up again in Delhi to alarming levels on Monday morning as people indulged in bursting firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate the Diwali festival on Sunday night, despite a strict ban imposed by the Delhi government. Areas surrounding Delhi also reported hazardous air pollution levels. The Taj Mahal, one of Seven Wonders of the World, situated around 150 miles from Delhi, was seen engulfed by a thick layer of smog. Days ahead of the Diwali festival, the Delhi government imposed a ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers and fireworks in the national capital in a bid to keep air pollution in check. The Delhi Pollution Control Board said that the city saw a sharp spike in pollution levels af

India issues heatwave alert for 7 states

STORY: India issues heatwave alert for 7 states DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shots of India gate 2. shots of heatwave 3. shots of people walking 4. shots of people drinking water STORYLINE: India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for seven states, officials said on Sunday. Heat wave conditions are very likely over some areas of Uttar Pradesh and Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, south Haryana, West Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and north Madhya Pradesh, according to the department. Hot and discomforting weather is expected over Odisha during the next five days, as well as over Konkan region, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala until Monday. As the blistering summer heat continues to grip several states, people have been flocking to ice cream shops and cold drink joints in search of relief. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

7 dead, 14 injured as bus turns turtle in northern Afghanistan

STORY: 7 dead, 14 injured as bus turns turtle in northern Afghanistan DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of injured victims receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: At least seven commuters were killed and 14 others injured in a road accident in Afghanistan's northern Badakhshan province, head of the provincial department of information and culture Qari Maazudin Ahmadi said Saturday. The accident occurred in Kezer village of Khash district on Friday evening when a bus overturned due to technical problems, killing seven people, including women and children, on the spot and injuring 14 others, some in critical condition, Ahmadi said. Ramshackle roads, reckless driving on congested roads, and lack of safety measures during travel are mostly blamed for deadly road accidents in mountainous and war-ravaged Afghanistan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul. (XHTV)

Afghan police arrest 10 alleged criminals in northern province

STORY: Afghan police arrest 10 alleged criminals in northern province DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the police on duty on the street in northern Balkh province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: The Afghan police have arrested 10 people on charge of involvement in criminal activities in Afghanistan's northern Balkh province over the past week, the provincial police office said on Monday. The arrested people were involved in illegal activities such as robbery, adultery and mobile snatching in the province, according to a statement released by the police. The police also seized a good quantity of arms and ammunition including seven pieces of AK-47 from the possession of the arrested men. In a similar operation, police detained over a dozen alleged criminals in the country's capital Kabul last week. The Afghan caretaker government has vowed to crack down on criminal elements elsewhere in Afghanistan to ensure law and order in the war-torn cou

Death toll of Pakistan's mosque blast rises to 100

STORY: Death toll of Pakistan's mosque blast rises to 100 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the site STORYLINE: Death toll of Monday's suicide blast in a mosque in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has risen to 100 on Tuesday with over 200 others injured, hospital sources said. In talks with Xinhua, Muhammad Asim, spokesperson of Lady Reading Hospital, where most of the injured people were shifted, said that 53 wounded victims are being treated at the hospital while the rest were discharged after treatment. He added that seven of the injured, who are in critical condition, are being treated in the intensive care unit of the hospital. The incident happened at about 1:13 p.m. local time when about 300 policemen were chanting afternoon prayers at the mosque located in the Police Lines area, a highly profiled vicinity housing offices and residences of police, and other departments of the law enforcement agencie

Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato made a late charge on the back nine to shoot a 4-under-par 68, placing herself two strokes off co-leaders Jeon Mi Jung and Fuki Kido after the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14.

Katayama climbs into tie for 23rd in Masters

Katayama climbs into tie for 23rd in Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese golfer Shingo Katayama (C) carded a 2-under-par 70 in the second round of the Masters Golf Tournament April 7 to climb into a tie for 23rd place, seven shots behind leader American Chad Campbell. Phil Mickelson (L) and Ernie Els (R) are tied for fifth place at 2-under 142 with Darren Clarke, Tim Clark and David Howell.

England's Rose leads Chunichi Crowns by 4 shots

England's Rose leads Chunichi Crowns by 4 shots

NAGOYA, Japan - English invitee Justin Rose put together seven birdies for a 7-under-par 63 on May 4 to open up a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Chunichi Crowns tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club's par-70 Wago Course.

AfCFTA launches guided trade initiative for seven countries

STORY: AfCFTA launches guided trade initiative for seven countries DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a group photo 2. various shots of participants 3. various shots of AfCFTA conference 4. various shots of AfCFTA trade exhibition 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAMKELE MENE, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA 6. various of AfCFTA conference 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALAN KYEREMATEN, Ghanaian Minister for Trade and Industry STORYLINE: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat based in Accra, the capital of Ghana, late Friday launched a guided trade initiative for seven member countries. These seven countries which have signaled their readiness to start trading under AfCFTA were Tanzania, Mauritania, Kenya, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Ghana. Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Wamkele Mene said at least 96 different products from the seven countries could be freely traded under the rules of AfCFTA. Products approved to trade u

Jerusalem bus shooting wounds at least 7

STORY: Jerusalem bus shooting wounds at least 7 DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israeli security forces cleaning and investigating at the scene of the attack STORYLINE: At least seven people were injured in a bus shooting attack in Jerusalem early Sunday, said police. The attack happened around 1:30 am (2230 GMT on Saturday) in the Old City as the attacker fired shots at the stopping bus before fleeing, local media reported. Security forces soon arrived at the scene for investigation and conducted a manhunt in the Old City, Israeli police said in a statement, adding that the suspected attacker turned himself into police several hours later. The statement said that the suspect was taken in for questioning and his gun confiscated. Two of the injured were in serious condition, including a pregnant woman who was taken to a nearby hospital and underwent surgery to deliver the baby. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid condemn

Egyptian recycling artists turn factory waste into creative artworks

STORY: Egyptian recycling artists turn factory waste into creative artworks DATELINE: July 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: NEW ALAMEIN, Egypt CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: shots of Alamein Art Festival STORYLINE: A batch of artworks transformed from factory waste was displayed at the Alamein Art Festival in Egypt's resort city of New Alamein. The one-month festival, which kicked off on July 21, seeks to promote the concept of environmental sustainability through art. In an industrial district close to Egypt's northern coast, colored lights and nine massive luminous artworks made of factory waste materials by seven recycling artists brightened the night. The artworks, mostly made of scraps of iron, plastic and wood, are installed and exhibited at the first edition of the Alamein Art Festival, organized by Art D'Egypte, an Egyptian platform for art and heritage. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Alamein, Egypt. (XHTV)

Civilian, several others killed in temple attack in Afghan capital

STORY: Civilian, several others killed in temple attack in Afghan capital DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the explosions in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABDUL NAFAY TAKOOR, Spokesman of Ministry of Interior 3. various shots of the explosions in Kabul STORYLINE: A civilian, a security forces member and several attackers were killed after an armed attack hit a Sikh-Hindu temple in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, according to the capital police. There were also seven civilians injured in the attack. Khalid Zadran, spokesperson of the Kabul police, said on social media that the attack on the temple ended after all the assailants were killed. However, he did not disclose the exact number of assailants. The attack started early Saturday when the culprits armed with weapons hurled hand grenades at the gate of the temple in the Karte Parwan neighborhood, causing the two-story building to catch fire. "We heard a huge blas

Katayama climbs into tie for 23rd in Masters

Katayama climbs into tie for 23rd in Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese golfer Shingo Katayama (C) carded a 2-under-par 70 in the second round of the Masters Golf Tournament April 7 to climb into a tie for 23rd place, seven shots behind leader American Chad Campbell. Phil Mickelson (L) and Ernie Els (R) are tied for fifth place at 2-under 142 with Darren Clarke, Tim Clark and David Howell. (Kyodo)

Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato made a late charge on the back nine to shoot a 4-under-par 68, placing herself two strokes off co-leaders Jeon Mi Jung and Fuki Kido after the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14. (Kyodo)