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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 2

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism. This video shows US Park Police helicopter N22PP responding to a shooting report at Farragut Square in Northwest, Washington, D.C.

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US: Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After False Gun Report at UNC Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington issued a shelter-in-place order on Thursday night, September 18, after police received unfounded reports of a gunman on campus. The university was on lockdown for hours before police declared it a false alarm, giving the "all clear."

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

This photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

Emergency vehicles are parked near the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

An ambulance is parked near the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

Traffic police officers direct traffic near the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

A police car is parked near the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

A security officer is on guard near the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

This photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

This photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Police Respond to Reported Shooting Outside Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas 4

Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Bellagio Hotel fountain on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, June 8. This video appears to show emergency workers performing CPR on a victim.

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US: Police Respond to Reported Shooting Outside Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas 2

Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Bellagio Hotel fountain on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, June 8.

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US: Police Respond to Reported Shooting Outside Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas 3

Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Bellagio Hotel fountain on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, June 8.

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US: Police Respond to Reported Shooting Outside Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas

Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Bellagio Hotel fountain on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, June 8.

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US: False Active Shooter Report Triggers Lockdown At Disney’s Magic Kingdom 4

Rumors of an active shooter triggered mass panic, forcing lockdown at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando on Thursday, August 29. Police said that they believed a fight and a 'popping balloon' caused the chaos and reported there was no shooter.

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Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day

STORY: Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event (source: MRTV) STORYLINE: Myanmar authorities on Wednesday burnt seized narcotics in Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi and over 20 townships to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Information Team of the State Administration Council reported. A total of 77 kinds of narcotics and chemicals were burnt on the occasion, the report said. The burnt narcotics included 1,366 kg of opium, 2,178 kg of heroin, 239 million stimulant tablets, 23,393 kg of ICE, 1,775 kg of kratom powder, 1,257 kg of cannabis, 4,165 kg of ketamine and 12 kg of brown opium powder, it said. In his World Drug Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is facing challenges related to opium poppy cultivation, synthetic drug producti

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Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition

STORY: Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL BURROWS, Secretary General of WAITRO (The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER, Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Bochum, Germany 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VIOLETA BULC, Former EU Commissioner for Transport and vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center STORYLINE: In a move towards a sustainable future, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are contributing to Europe's green transformation, as revealed in a groundbreaking new report. Titled "Greening Europe -- Report on the Development of Chinese NEV Manufacturers

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19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas

STORY: 19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Indian gate 2. various of street views 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: At least five persons died due to heatstroke in India's capital city and nearly 14 others died in the neighboring city of Noida over the past 72 hours, forcing the federal government to issue an advisory to government hospitals to prioritize heatstroke patients' treatment. Besides, more than 60 patients suffering from heatstroke were admitted at various hospitals. Most of them were said to be laborers, or those aged above 65 years. Delhi and nearby areas have been witnessing intense heatwave conditions over the past few days, with the mercury hovering around 45 degree Celsius during daytime. Meanwhile, according to a report by private news agency ANI, flights operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International

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Xinhua Institute launches report on new quality productive forces in Brussels

STORY: Xinhua Institute launches report on new quality productive forces in Brussels SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: A report on new quality productive forces was launched in Brussels on Wednesday by Xinhua Institute, a high-end think tank of Xinhua News Agency. In a speech delivered at the meeting, Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency and chairman of the academic committee of Xinhua Institute, said that the concept of "new quality productive forces" creatively put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping was based on his insightful observation of the world's sci-tech and economic trends. Fu said that the concept contributes greatly to international economic theories, deepens understanding of the laws of productivity development, and further answers a series of major issues concerning the development of the Chinese economy in the new era. Fu said the report is the latest ach

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Report on Chinese NEV manufacturers in Europe launched in Brussels

STORY: Report on Chinese NEV manufacturers in Europe launched in Brussels SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Brussels 2. various of the event STORYLINE: The China Economic Information Service of Xinhua News Agency and the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (CCCEU) on Wednesday jointly launched a report focusing on Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in Europe. Addressing the event, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said China and Europe are fully capable of achieving mutual benefits and win-win cooperation in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, given their commitment to promoting energy conservation, reduction of carbon emissions and harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Fu said the report released on Wednesday has analyzed the global demand for NEVs and summarized the development and competitive advantages of China's NEV industry, offering valuable references for China a

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Chinese investment strongly promotes Namibia's economic development: minister

STORY: Chinese investment strongly promotes Namibia's economic development: minister SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of Rossing's 2023 Sustainability and Performance Report 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TOM ALWEENDO, Namibia's Minister of Mines and Energy 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Namibia's mining industry is one of the largest contributors to the country's economy, with Chinese investment playing a significant role in the development of the uranium mining sector, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo has said. In 2023, the mining sector contributed up to 14.4 percent of Namibia's gross domestic product, Alweendo said Tuesday at a press conference held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. He noted that Chinese investment has been instrumental in establishing Namibia as one of the world's largest producers of uranium. "I am honored to be here today to recognize the Rossing uranium min

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World Bank cuts 2024 growth forecast for Japan

STORY: World Bank cuts 2024 growth forecast for Japan SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: The World Bank has cut its economic growth forecast for Japan for 2024 to 0.7 percent from 0.9 percent, while lifting the global growth outlook for the year to 2.6 percent from 2.4 percent, local media reported. The Japan growth forecast fell 0.2 percentage point from the previous estimate in January due to sluggish consumption growth and slowing exports, as well as a halt in growth in demand from foreign tourists, Jiji Press said Tuesday, citing the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report. Japan's economic growth is projected to rise to 1.0 percent in 2025, as consumption is expected to improve moderately, it added. Meanwhile, the global economy would avoid a third consecutive drop in real GDP growth since a major post-pandemic jump in 2021, with 2024 growth stabilizin

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Italy's growth forecast for 2024 revised up to 1 pct: ISTAT

STORY: Italy's growth forecast for 2024 revised up to 1 pct: ISTAT SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italy STORYLINE: The Italian economy is expected to grow by 1 percent this year, the country's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) said on Thursday, revising up a previous 0.7 percent projection. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate "will be supported by the contribution of both domestic net demand of inventories and net foreign demand," ISTAT said in its report. Italy, the third largest economy in the European Union after Germany and France, will then expand by 1.1 percent in 2025. Overall, ISTAT said that private consumption in the country continues to be supported by the strengthening of the labor market and an increase in real wages. "These dynamics will lead to a growth of 0.4 percent in household consumption in 2024 and of 1 percent in 2025," it said. The labor market is also expected

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Millions of Australians struggling to make loan repayments: gov't report

STORY: Millions of Australians struggling to make loan repayments: gov't report SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Australia 2. various of street views in Australia 3. various of the Parliament House STORYLINE: Millions of Australians have struggled to make debt repayments in the last 12 months, government research has found. The research, which was published by corporate regulator the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) on Monday, found that 47 percent of Australian adults with debt -- the equivalent of 5.8 million people -- have struggled to make repayments in the last 12 months. A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of the ASIC found that cost of living pressures, reduced income, and unexpected expenses were the most common reasons given for financial difficulties. Thirty percent of respondents to the survey said they would not seek hardship assistance from their bank or lend

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Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality

STORY: Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Italy 2. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: While wealth in Italy grew over the last 15 years, the economic gap between high-income and medium-income families has also widened, a national report recently showed. Italy is the third largest economy in the European Union (EU) after Germany and France, and its total net wealth increased by about 14 percent between 2010 and 2023, according to the latest Bank of Italy's annual report. However, the distribution of wealth was increasingly uneven and mostly benefitted the wealthiest 10 percent of households, while middle-class families saw their relative share of wealth decrease. In terms of wealth distribution, Italy's population can be divided into three groups (top, medium, and bottom group), the central bank said. The top 10 percent of households

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Over 6.3 mln students enroll for 2024-25 academic year in Myanmar

STORY: Over 6.3 mln students enroll for 2024-25 academic year in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students in Myanmar STORYLINE: A total of 6,394,528 students have enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year at basic education schools, private schools and monastic education schools across Myanmar during the school enrollment week from May 23 to June 2, state-run newspaper The Mirror Daily reported on Monday. The country's Ministry of Education has provided free textbooks, exercise books, pencils and ball pens to all students. Additionally, primary school students received free school uniforms, the report said. School enrollment remains open for students who were unable to enroll on time due to various circumstances, it added. Basic education schools across Myanmar officially opened on Monday, according to the Ministry of Education. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, My

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80 sign up to compete in Iran's presidential race

STORY: 80 sign up to compete in Iran's presidential race SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the registration process STORYLINE: Registration for Iran's 14th presidential election concluded on Monday, with 80 candidates entering the race for the country's top executive position. The five-day registration process kicked off on Thursday at the Interior Ministry in the Iranian capital Tehran. After the registration, the vetting of candidates will begin on Tuesday and continue until June 10, with the final nominees to be announced on June 11, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Qualified candidates will then have 15 days, from June 12 to June 26, to conduct their electoral campaigns. The election is scheduled to take place on June 28, according to the report. Among the prominent candidates are Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani, member of Iran's Expedie

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Exit polls predict ruling bloc's win in India's elections

STORY: Exit polls predict ruling bloc's win in India's elections SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of parliament building 3. various of Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters 4. various of congress headquarters 5. various of the polls STORYLINE: Exit polls released by private survey agencies predicted a victory for India's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday when the seven-phase voting process ended. With a caution that "exit polls do not always get it right," the NDTV quoted four exit polls as predicting a landslide victory for Modi-led NDA against the opposition political parties' alliance INDIA, or the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. More exit polls by other private survey agencies were being released till this report was filed. The real electoral scenario in the country would be clear on June 4 when the Electi

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India's forex reserves fall to 646.67 bln USD

STORY: India's forex reserves fall to 646.67 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Reserve Bank of India 2. various of banks 3. various of a market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves dropped by over 2 billion U.S. dollars during the week ended May 24, the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, said in a weekly bulletin on Friday. The forex reserves stood at 646.67 billion dollars, a drop after gaining a total of 10.8 billion dollars in the previous three weeks, The Hindu newspaper said in a report. The country's foreign currency assets stood at 567.499 billion dollars, while the gold reserves stood at 56.713 billion dollars, said the central bank bulletin. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023

STORY: China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023, revealing the country's deteriorating human rights situation with facts and figures. The report calls on the U.S. government to take concrete measures to tackle its human rights problems, and respond to the expectations of the American people and international concerns. The report said that the human rights situation in the United States continued to deteriorate in 2023, adding that human rights are becoming increasingly polarized in the country. Noting that civil and political rights have been reduced to mere talk in the United States, the report draws attention to worsening problems including gun violence, partisan fights, police brutality and the ineffective polic

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China's manufacturing sector revs up with AI-empowered innovation

STORY: China's manufacturing sector revs up with AI-empowered innovation SHOOTING DATE: Recent footage DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AI sector in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with Krane Funds Advisors LLC 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STUART RUSSELL, Professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences at the University of California at Berkeley STORYLINE: China is staying at the forefront of manufacturing innovation with a series of new pilot initiatives. This year's government work report unveiled an AI Plus initiative designed to expand the digital economy and modernize manufacturing sectors. International observers have shared their thoughts on the development of AI in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School "AI is really transforming the way

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UN court orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah

STORY: UN court orders Israel to halt military operations in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: The Hague, the Netherlands CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ruling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands (Courtesy of the ICJ) STORYLINE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah, with immediate effect. "The situation has deteriorated since the last rulings on January 26 and March 28," Judge Nawaf Salam, president of the court, stated at the Peace Palace in The Hague. "The humanitarian situation is now disastrous." In addition, the court demanded that Israel allow fact finders and investigators of United Nations bodies to investigate allegations of genocide and preserve possible evidence. The judges added that Israel must submit a report to the court on all measures to implement the court's order within one month. On May 10, South Africa requested

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Iran's late President Raisi laid to rest in hometown Mashhad

STORY: Iran's late President Raisi laid to rest in hometown Mashhad SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranians attending the funeral of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi 2. various of the funeral STORYLINE: Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi, who lost his life along with his entourage in a recent helicopter crash, was laid to rest on Thursday in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in his hometown, the northeastern city of Mashhad, according to the official news agency IRNA. Raisi's body, along with those of the two members of his accompanying team, arrived at Mashhad's international airport Thursday afternoon from Birjand, the capital of the eastern South Khorasan province, where a funeral ceremony had been held for the late president and his companions earlier in the day, the report said. Waiting for the bodies at the airport were several Iranian officials, including cabinet ministers, as well as top military comma

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7 injured in explosion in northern Türkiye: report

STORY: 7 injured in explosion in northern Türkiye: report SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the explosion site (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Seven people, including five police officers, were injured late Saturday due to an explosion in the northern Turkish province of Tokat, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. The officers were responding to a call about the loud noise coming from a house in Karayaka town, the broadcaster said. After the police entered the house, an explosion occurred, it reported. "According to preliminary findings, it appears that the incident was caused by a family feud," Tokat Provincial Governor Numan Hatipoglu said on social media platform X. Two people were detained after the incident, the governor added. Specialized teams were reportedly dispatched to the scene to investigate the explosion. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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Italian youth population declining as number of elderly grows

STORY: Italian youth population declining as number of elderly grows SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Italy STORYLINE: The number of young adults in Italy has declined sharply in the last two decades, while the number of elderly people in the country has grown, government data released Wednesday shows. Italy's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) said in its 2024 Annual Report that an increasing number of those in the youngest demographic continue to live at home with their parents, and Italians are also getting married and having children later in life. The number of young adults in Italy -- defined as people between the ages of 18 and 34 -- fell by more than 3 million in the 21-year span ending last year, ISTAT reported. Over that time, the number of young adults declined to 10.33 million compared to 13.39 million in 2002, a decrease of 22.9 percent. In contrast, the number of elderly people

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Syrian refugees return home from Lebanon amid "facilitated procedures"

STORY: Syrian refugees return home from Lebanon amid "facilitated procedures" SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Syrian refugees gathering at the Zamrani border point in the countryside of Damascus STORYLINE: Dozens of Syrian families, previously displaced and residing in Lebanon, returned to Syria on Tuesday, reported the state news agency SANA. Dozens of families crossed through the Zamrani and Jousiya border points in the countryside of Damascus and Homs respectively. The returnees underwent smooth and facilitated procedures upon their arrival, according to the report. Personal data were recorded, alongside their permanent addresses in their respective villages and towns, by a dedicated committee tasked with overseeing their reintegration and providing essential assistance, said SANA. The report said health teams, poised with mobile clinics and ambulances, stood ready to offer necessary medical

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Int'l book fair opens in Iran's capital

STORY: Int'l book fair opens in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. various of visitors STORYLINE: The 35th Tehran International Book Fair kicked off on Wednesday with an opening ceremony attended by several senior Iranian officials, the official news agency IRNA reported. Nearly 2,700 publishers took part in the exhibition, which will continue until May 18, said Iran's Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Yaser Ahmadvand. About 100 foreign publishers from 25 countries displayed up to 50,000 books during the event, while Yemen was attending as a special guest, the IRNA reported. The fair is also being held virtually simultaneously, available to visitors round the clock, according to the IRNA. Several cultural events will be held during the exhibition, including special ones about Gaza and Palestinians, said the report. The previous edition of the exhibition

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Türkiye raises year-end inflation forecast amid soaring prices

STORY: Türkiye raises year-end inflation forecast amid soaring prices SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 & Earlier footage DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Central Bank (earlier footage) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): FATIH KARAHAN, Turkish Central Bank Governor (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Turkish lira (earlier footage) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): FATIH KARAHAN, Turkish Central Bank Governor (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of Turkish lira (earlier footage) 6. various of Turkish Central Bank (earlier footage) STORYLINE: Türkiye's Central Bank has raised its end-of-year inflation forecast for 2024 to 38 percent, a two-percentage-point increase from previous estimates, as revealed in its latest quarterly report. The bank's outlook for the subsequent years remains unchanged, with inflation expected to decrease to 14 percent in 2025 and 9 percent in 2026, aiming for a medium-term stabilization target of 5 percent. Centr

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Chinese modernization provides alternative approach to development: experts

STORY: Chinese modernization provides alternative approach to development: experts SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum on France-China people-to-people and cultural exchanges 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARC UZAN, Founder and executive director of the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEAN-PIERRE PAGE, Editor-in-chief of French magazine Pensee Libre 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ERIC ALAUZET, President of the France-China Friendship Group of the French National Assembly STORYLINE: In Paris on Saturday, Chinese think tanks released a report entitled "Chinese Modernization: the Way Forward," introducing the process of Chinese modernization and highlighting its global significance. Commenting on the report, experts have hailed China's modernization process, believing that it has provided an alternative approach to development. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARC UZAN, Fou

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Road accident kills 8 in Türkiye

STORY: Road accident kills 8 in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: GAZIANTEP, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the car crash site and rescue (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: At least 8 people were killed and 11 others injured on Monday in a collision between a minibus and a concrete mixer in the Islahiye district of Gaziantep province in southern Türkiye. The incident took place at the Agabey region on the Islahiye-Hatay highway, as reported by the semi-official Anadolu Agency. The minibus was severely damaged and reportedly overturned into a ravine. Health, fire, and police teams have been deployed to the scene, according to the report. "Expert investigations are ongoing ... The truck driver and the minibus driver are slightly injured. A detention process is foreseen for the truck driver after their treatment," Gaziantep Governor Kemal Ceber told media. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaziantep, Türkiy

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Türkiye inaugurates new high-speed train line

STORY: Türkiye inaugurates new high-speed train line SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration of a new high-speed train line 2. various of a new high-speed train line STORYLINE: Türkiye celebrated the inauguration of a new high-speed train line on Saturday, linking Istanbul to the central Anatolian city of Sivas, according to the state-run Anadolu agency. The Istanbul-Sivas line will take seven hours and 18 minutes, serviced by trains accommodating up to 483 passengers, added the report. Speaking at the ceremony in Istanbul, Osman Boyraz, deputy minister of transport and infrastructure, emphasized Türkiye's strategic importance in international freight and passenger transportation. According to Boyraz, Türkiye invested 57 billion U.S. dollars in building and renewing its railways over the last 22 years, increased the line length from 10,948 km to 13,919 km, and built 2,251 km of hi

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U.S. unemployment rate ticks up to 3.9 pct in April as job growth slows

STORY: U.S. unemployment rate ticks up to 3.9 pct in April as job growth slows SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of U.S. Labor Department 2. various of street views in Washington D.C. 3. various of a subway train in Washington D.C. 4. various of a freight train in the U.S. 5. various of American Airlines airplanes STORYLINE: U.S. employers added fewer-than-expected 175,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate again ticking up to 3.9 percent, the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing, according to the department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 175,000 in April, lower than the average monthly gain of 242,000 over the prior 12 months, the report noted. In February, the unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent, the highest level in two years, before sli

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Pakistan witnesses at least 77 attacks resulting 70 fatalities in April: report

STORY: Pakistan witnesses at least 77 attacks resulting 70 fatalities in April: report SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Pakistan 2. various of scenes of attack STORYLINE: Following a brief lull in March, militant attacks in Pakistan surged once again in April with at least 77 verifiable incidents resulting in 70 fatalities, an Islamabad-based think-tank said in a recent report. The fatalities included 35 civilians, 31 security forces personnel and four militants while 67 individuals suffered injuries, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies said in its monthly assessment report. In comparison, March 2024 saw 56 militant attacks, resulting in 77 fatalities and 67 injuries, said the report. This indicates a 38 percent increase in the number of militant attacks, although there was a 9 percent decline in deaths, with no change in the number of injuries, it added. The

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OECD revises up Türkiye's 2024 growth forecast to 3.4 pct

STORY: OECD revises up Türkiye's 2024 growth forecast to 3.4 pct SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a port in Türkiye (recent footage) 2. various of a textile factory in Türkiye (recent footage) 3. various of a customs gate in Türkiye (recent footage) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy is expected to grow at 3.4 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Thursday, revising up its February projection of 2.9 percent for 2024. In its economic outlook report, the OECD said Türkiye's real GDP growth was projected to slow from 4.5 percent in 2023 to 3.4 percent in 2024. Tighter financial conditions and the adverse impact of inflation on purchasing power in the country will subdue household consumption, the report said, reminding that inflation peaked at the beginning of this year but will remain elevated over 2024 and 2025. Despite tighter financial con

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People in Myanmar struggle with sweltering heatwave

STORY: People in Myanmar struggle with sweltering heatwave SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: MANDALAY, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers working in Mandalay, Myanmar 2. various of intense heat waves 3. various of people in the Mandalay region STORYLINE: As the mercury soars across Myanmar, people are grappling with a soaring heatwave that has battered the country, breaking temperature records in several regions. According to the EI Dorado Weather report, Chauk town of the Magway Region has been listed as one of the world's hottest cities for several days. On April 28, Chauk recorded the highest-ever April temperature in the past 56 years at 48.2 degrees Celsius, while Nyaung-U of Mandalay Region recorded the highest-ever April temperature in the past 59 years. Many regions across the country have also experienced high temperatures, surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. Local media reported that people in big cities like Yango

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Laos' inflation eases slightly to 24.92 pct in April

STORY: Laos' inflation eases slightly to 24.92 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bank in Laos 2. various of a road in Laos 3. various of a market in Laos STORYLINE: Laos recorded an inflation rate of 24.92 percent in April, a slight decrease from 24.98 percent in March, the Lao Statistics Bureau said on Monday. According to the report released by the Lao Statistics Bureau on its website, the unstable price of fuel, gas and other imported goods, together with the depreciation of the Lao currency kip, are among the main drivers of the inflation. The highest price rise in April was recorded in the clothing and footwear category, which stood at 37.62 percent year-on-year. Other categories included medical care and medicines at 36.09 percent, alcohol and tobacco at 28.52 percent, household goods at 27.08 percent, and communications and transport at 25.99 percent. Laos' economy is exposed

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Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner

STORY: Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:23 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest demanding an end to gendered violence STORYLINE: The rate of Australian women who were killed by a current or former partner increased by almost 30 percent in 2022-23, official data has revealed. The government-funded Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) on Tuesday released the latest data from the National Homicide Monitoring Program. It revealed that there were 247 homicide victims in Australia in the 12-month period to the end of June 2023, 75 of whom were women. Of the 75 women, 34 or 45.3 percent were killed by a current or former male intimate partner, up from 26 in the previous 12 months. Overall 60 women were killed by men in 2022-23. The rate of intimate partner homicide involving a female victim increased by 28 percent from 0.25 homicides per 100,000 people in 20

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China-Serbia forum highlights community with shared future for mankind

STORY: China-Serbia forum highlights community with shared future for mankind SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: China and Serbia should actively leverage their advantages of exchanges and cooperation at all levels to contribute wisdom and strength to the development of bilateral relations and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, agreed participants at a China-Serbia media and think tank forum held in Belgrade on Tuesday. Jointly organized by China's Xinhua News Agency and Serbia's Tanjug News Agency, the forum brought together around 200 participants, including government officials as well as representatives from mainstream media and think tanks of both countries. At the forum, Xinhua News Agency also launched the Serbian version of the report "Fostering a Global Community of Shared Future: Contemporary Significance and Tangible Achievements." The report

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Türkiye to endorse Dutch PM Rutte as candidacy for NATO chief: media

STORY: Türkiye to endorse Dutch PM Rutte as candidacy for NATO chief: media SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Istanbul (date:26.04.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Lahey (date:19.04.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the headquarters of NATO (date:04.04.2024) (courtesy of Turkish Foreign Ministry) STORYLINE: Türkiye will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of NATO Secretary General, the state-run TRT broadcaster quoted anonymous Turkish officials as saying. Türkiye has informed the other NATO members of its decision, according to the report. The outgoing Dutch premier Rutte met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday last week for talks on

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Key road projects launched in Afghanistan's Kabul

STORY: Key road projects launched in Afghanistan's Kabul SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site STORYLINE: Afghan caretaker government's Acting Deputy Prime Minister on Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has inaugurated three essential road projects in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, the state-run Bakhtar news agency reported. Launched on Saturday and implemented by the Kabul municipality, the projects at a cost of 950 million afghanis (over 13 million U.S. dollars) are intended to reduce the traffic chaos in the city with some 6 million population. The projects would be financed by the revenue of Kabul municipality within 20 months, the deputy prime minister was quoted in the Bakhtar report, adding the administration would spare no effort to create job opportunities for people through development projects across the war-torn country. The Afghan caretaker government has