Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Florian Gulli philosopher Arie Alimi, lawyer and vice-president of the LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (LDH)) Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Arie Alimi, lawyer and vice-president of the LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (LDH)) Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Florian Gulli philosopher Arie Alimi, lawyer and vice-president of the LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (LDH)) Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Fete Du L Humanite In Bretigny Sur Orge

Mirna Safi, sociologist during a debate on the issue of racism in France during the Fête du l'Humanité in BRETIGNY SUR ORGE on September 12, 2025 in Brétigny sur Orge, France. Photo by Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nobel Prize Banquet 2024 - Stockholm

Nobel Prize Banquet 2024 - Stockholm

Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden, Sociologist Rosemary Gartner, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Natasha Staller, partner of Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 laureate and US molecular biologist Gary Ruvkun attend the Nobel Prize Banquet 2024 at Stockholm City Hall, on December 10, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden.Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nobel Prize Banquet 2024 - Stockholm

Nobel Prize Banquet 2024 - Stockholm

Chair of the board of the Nobel Foundation, Astrid Soderbergh Widding, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Hans Ellegren, John Jumper, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, David Baker, Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden, Sociologist Rosemary Gartner, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Natasha Staller, partner of Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 laureate and US molecular biologist Gary Ruvkun attend the Nobel Prize Banquet 2024 at Stockholm City Hall, on December 10, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden.Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

State Dinner in Honor of President Macron At Royal Palace - Rabat

State Dinner in Honor of President Macron At Royal Palace - Rabat

French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin (C) attends as a guest a state dinner in the Royal Palace in Rabat on October 29, 2024, as part of a three-day state visit by France's President to Morocco. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron’s State Visit In Morocco - Rabat

Macron’s State Visit In Morocco - Rabat

Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang, French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, French-US actress Arielle Dombasle, French-Moroccan Sociologist Sabah Abouessalam and her husband French Sociologist and Philosopher Edgar Morin. Guest arrival before the meeting between Morocco's King and France's President in the Royal Palace in the capital Rabat. Three-day state visit aimed at mending relations with the North African country after years of tensions. Rabat, Morocco,October 28, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron’s State Visit In Morocco - Rabat

Macron’s State Visit In Morocco - Rabat

Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang, French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, French-US actress Arielle Dombasle, French-Moroccan Sociologist Sabah Abouessalam and her husband French Sociologist and Philosopher Edgar Morin. Guest arrival before the meeting between Morocco's King and France's President in the Royal Palace in the capital Rabat. Three-day state visit aimed at mending relations with the North African country after years of tensions. Rabat, Morocco,October 28, 2024. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

King of Morocco Receives French President Macron - Rabat

King of Morocco Receives French President Macron - Rabat

(From L) Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang, French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, French-US actress Arielle Dombasle, French-Moroccan Sociologist Sabah Abouessalam and her husband French Sociologist and Philosopher Edgar Morin attend the welcoming ceremony at the esplanade of the Royal Palace in the capital Rabat on October 28, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Morocco's capital on October 28, for a three-day state visit aimed at mending relations with the North African country after years of tensions. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

King of Morocco Receives French President Macron - Rabat

King of Morocco Receives French President Macron - Rabat

(From L) Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang, French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy, French-US actress Arielle Dombasle, French-Moroccan Sociologist Sabah Abouessalam and her husband French Sociologist and Philosopher Edgar Morin attend the welcoming ceremony at the esplanade of the Royal Palace in the capital Rabat on October 28, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Morocco's capital on October 28, for a three-day state visit aimed at mending relations with the North African country after years of tensions. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Emmanuel Todd Meets With Readers - Strasbourg

Historian, anthropologist, demographer, sociologist and political scientist Emmanuel Todd meets readers at Librairie Kleber to discuss his new essay, La Defaite de l’Occident (West’s Defeat), on February 21, 2024, in Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

London hosts Global China Dialogue on health governance

STORY: London hosts Global China Dialogue on health governance SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the eighth Global China Dialogue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist and founding honorary president of the Global China Academy (GCA) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KABIR SHEIKH, Professor of global health systems and policy at University College London 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GERRY BLOOM, Research fellow at the Institute of Development Studies of the University of Sussex 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KABIR SHEIKH, Professor of global health systems and policy at University College London STORYLINE: International scholars called for increased collaboration to enhance global health governance and establish stronger global health systems at a forum held in London on Friday. The eighth Global China Dialogue, held at the British Academy under the theme of "Governance for Global Health," gathered schol

Honorary professor Ueno at the University of Tokyo

Honorary professor Ueno at the University of Tokyo

Chizuko Ueno, renowned sociologist and honorary professor of the University of Tokyo, makes a congratulatory speech to new students at the university's entrance ceremony at the Nippon Budokan on April 12, 2019.

Honorary professor Ueno at the University of Tokyo

Honorary professor Ueno at the University of Tokyo

Chizuko Ueno, renowned sociologist and honorary professor of the University of Tokyo, makes a congratulatory speech to new students at the university's entrance ceremony at the Nippon Budokan on April 12, 2019.

U.S. democracy not example for other countries: Argentine sociologist

STORY: U.S. democracy not example for other countries: Argentine sociologist DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in the U.S. 2 SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, Argentine sociologist STORYLINE: The U.S. has convened the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" this week. Argentine sociologist Marcelo Rodriguez has said the U.S. democracy with enormous weaknesses cannot be considered as an example for other countries. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, Argentine sociologist "The United States presents itself to the world as a model of democracy, and especially for the countries in Latin America. But if we analyze how the democratic system is working in the United States, we realize that it cannot be considered as an example. There are enormous weaknesses in the system that it tries to present all the time as the great model of Western democracy. It is actually a system in which only a much smaller percentage of the popula

U.S. convenes "Summit for Democracy" to fan flame of ideological confrontation: experts

STORY: U.S. convenes "Summit for Democracy" to fan flame of ideological confrontation: experts DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, Argentine sociologist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAGHMANA ALAMGIR HASHMI, Former Pakistani Ambassador to China 5. various of the U.S. 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer on international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, Argentine sociologist 8. various of Africa 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer on international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): NAGHMANA ALAMGIR HASHMI, Former Pakistani Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The United States is co-hos

World observers on positive global role of China's vision on community with shared future

STORY: World observers on positive global role of China's vision on community with shared future DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAVLOS KONTOS, Head of Philosophy Department at University of Patras in Greece 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: A decade after the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind was proposed, the Chinese flagship vision is becoming a great banner for building a better, more prosperous world. Observers around the world have seen clearly the positive role that China's vision has played in the world arena, believing it has met the global need for shared growth in times when economic globalization faces strong headwinds and the whole world is perplexed by the deficits in peace, development, security and governance. SOUN

Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization

STORY: Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher of International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation. Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Many political party leaders and exper

China's path to modernization congruent with its culture: renowned British sociologist

STORY: China's path to modernization congruent with its culture: renowned British sociologist DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN ALBROW, Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Martin Albrow, a fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences, said that China has blazed a path to modernization that suits its society and harmonizes with the environment. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN ALBROW, Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences "I think there are two things (about the Chinese path to modernization) which stand out to me. One is, of course, the vast population of China, which means that it has been perhaps the biggest single kind of national improvement

China leads by its own example in building a community with a shared future for mankind: British sociologist

STORY: China leads by its own example in building a community with a shared future for mankind: British sociologist DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist STORYLINE: Renowned British sociologist Martin Albrow has said that China is leading by its own example as it advances its vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist "I think the shared future is something that China has to take forward by its own example. I think China gives a very very good example. It supports the international institutions. It attempts to make peace with other countries. It attempts to provide, shall we say, a place where people can discuss peace and the future. That's very very important for the rest of the world to see that

U.S. sociologist Ezra Vogel wins Fukuoka Prize

U.S. sociologist Ezra Vogel wins Fukuoka Prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ezra Vogel, a U.S. sociologist and professor emeritus of Harvard University, smiles during his acceptance speech for the Fukuoka Prize in the city of Fukuoka on Sept. 18, 2014. Vogel was awarded the grand prize for his research into socioeconomic and political changes in postwar Asia. The Fukuoka Prize was established by the city of Fukuoka and others in 1990 to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving and creating Asian culture.

CPC's governance in eyes of American sociologist

STORY: CPC's governance in eyes of American sociologist DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's cities 2. various of China's rural areas 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MARK LEVINE, Professor at Minzu University of China 4. various of Mark Levine's home 5. various of high-speed railways 6. various of young people 7. various of people from all walks of life STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): MARK LEVINE, Professor at Minzu University of China "I'm from the United States and I am a sociologist with a Ph.D. in sociology. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I lived in San Francisco for 24 years. In 2005, I had the opportunity to come to China. Since coming, every day I would wake up and you could see changes, you could see the city getting better and cleaner and housing improving and everything just growing amazingly. I regularly pay through sometimes Alipay, but more often through WeChat, and that's extraordinarily convenient. Previously, if I was g

Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Falling victim to gun violence

STORY: Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Falling victim to gun violence DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:05:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAY KADIEM, High school graduate in Austin area 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MADDEN, Pianist in Austin 4. STANDUP 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BERTHA SAENZ, Relative of a victim of Uvalde school shooting 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DON FOLDON, American citizen 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer, United States Int'l University-Africa, Kenya 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SWETA KUMAR, Resident of Virginia 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): JIM HARRINGTON, Priest of a church in Austin 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (Spanish): ANTONIO GONZALEZ PLESSMAN, Venezuelan sociologist 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer, United States Int'l University-Africa, Kenya 12. SOUNDBITE 10 (Arabic): MOKHTAR GHOBASHY, Deputy chairman of Cairo-based Arab Center for Political and Stra

China's growth an inherent part of globalization: Australian sociologist

STORY: China's growth an inherent part of globalization: Australian sociologist DATELINE: July 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of David Goodman working in his office 2. SOUDNBITE 1 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Director of China Studies Center at University of Sydney 3. various of China's development achievements 4. SOUDNBITE 2 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Director of China Studies Center at University of Sydney STORYLINE: For renowned sinologist and sociologist professor David Goodman, China has been a constant source of inspiration both for his research and life, a country that has a deep history and is undergoing rapid modernization. Recalling his life and work in China over the past 40 years, Goodman says that Chinese people have a strong sense of unity while maintaining a huge diversity across the country. SOUDNBITE 1 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Director of China Studies Center at University of Sydney "I can't think of anywhere else in the world, w

GLOBALink | China's growth an inherent part of globalization: Australian sociologist

China's growth has been an inherent part of globalization, which certainly has a positive impact on most people's standard of living around the world, an Australian sociologist has said. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | Australian scholar's deep bond with China spanning half a century

Australian sociologist David Goodman could always recall the newspaper which was used to wrap up a lunch of fish and chips half a century ago from a Chinese restaurant in Britain, saying that the coincident suggested his connection with China was "meant to be." During the past 40 years, he lived in many Chinese cities, from Suzhou in the east to Lanzhou in the northwest, from Taiyuan in the north to Chengdu in the southwest. "I like to see different parts of China," he said in an interview with Xinhua, adding that the scenery is breathtaking and people are kind. Goodman, 74, said he was from a left-wing family in Britain, where he had relatives who were communists. He remembered that in the 1960s when he studied in the University of Manchester, he once bought lunch from a Chinese restaurant, finding that the fish and chips were wrapped up in the Chinese newspaper Wen Wei Po. He could not read Chinese characters at that time, but was fascinated by the pictures on it. As an undergraduate stude

Australian scholar's deep bond with China spanning half a century

STORY: Australian scholar's deep bond with China spanning half a century DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of ChinaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Australian sociologistvarious of CanberraSOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Australian sociologistvarious of CanberraSOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Australian sociologist STORYLINE: During the past 40 years, Australian sociologist David Goodman lived in many Chinese cities, from Suzhou in the east to Lanzhou in the northwest, from Taiyuan in the north to Chengdu in the southwest. The 74-year-old man said that during these years, he saw the changes in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID GOODMAN, Australian sociologist "And I'm a photographer too. So I took photographs in the 1970s. And often I go back and stand in the same spot 30, 40, 50 years later. And I take a photograph again. So physically, there have been huge changes." Now being the Director of the China Studies Center at the

Racism, political self-interest spawn rampant gun violence in U.S.: expert

STORY: Racism, political self-interest spawn rampant gun violence in U.S.: expert DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Caracas CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANTONIO GONZALEZ PLESSMAN, Sociologist STORYLINE: Antonio Gonzalez Plessman, Venezuelan sociologist, has said that the unchecked gun violence in the United States is the result of racial injustice and the self-interest of powerful gun lobbying groups in the country. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANTONIO GONZALEZ PLESSMAN, Sociologist "I would say that the particular nature (of shootings) in the U.S. has to do with certain situational factors. An interesting fact is that 70 percent of firearms are found within the white male population. There are more white people who use these firearms. We are talking about a society that is structurally racist, in which just 60 years ago, there were laws that validated racism. And this racism continues in the structure of the country and culture. It

Chinese-themed books showcased at London Book Fair

STORY: Chinese-themed books showcased at London Book Fair DATELINE: April 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of London Book Fair 2. various of a promoting event 3. various of launch ceremony of "China and the Shared Human Future: Exploring Common Values and Goals" STORYLINE: Shu Lin's Grandpa, a children's picture book illustrated by British-Chinese artist Yu Rong, was showcased at the just-concluded London Book Fair, sparking heated discussions about how to better tell Chinese stories to international readers. The book tells a story about Shu Lin, a Chinese immigrant girl, who finds it hard to gain acceptance in her new school, until her grandfather saves the day. The book combines paper-cutting and ink painting with other Chinese elements to create a painting style that is both classical and modern. Renowned British sociologist Martin Albrow also brought his new book to the book fair. Albrow is a pioneer in the study of globalization in the West, and he

Protest For Media Freedom - Warsaw

Protest For Media Freedom - Warsaw

Polish politician, film producer, and sociologist Malgorzata Kidawa Blonska joins demonstrators in defence of media freedom in Warsaw on August 10, 2021. A proposed law in Poland could force the US group Discovery to sell off most of its stake in Poland's main private TV network TVN. The law on TVN has raised fears about media pluralism in Poland, particularly after the takeover of regional media group Polska Press by the state-owned energy major PKN Orlen. The Polish parliament is scheduled to vote on the legislation on August 11. Photo by Damian Burzykowski/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Edgar Morin attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Laure Adler attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Edgar Morin attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Edgar Morin attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Edgar Morin attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Laure Adler attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Jordi Savall, Brigitte and President Emmanuel Macron, Edgar Morin and his wife Sabah Abouessalam, Catherine Brechignac, Laure Adler and Clement Hervieu-Leger attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Ceremony To Celebrate Edgar Morin's 100th Birthday - Paris

Jordi Savall attending a ceremony to celebrate French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin's 100th birthday at Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 8, 2021. Photo by Jacques Witt/ABACAPRESS.COM