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Illustration - Thales France

FRANCE. ALPES MARITIMES (06) CANNES. ONCE IN ORBIT IN SPACE, THE SATELLITE WILL BE IN AN ATMOSPHERE-FREE ENVIRONMENT AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL STRESSES (SPACE COLD AND SOLAR RADIATION). IN ORDER TO VERIFY THAT THE SATELLITE'S EQUIPMENT CAN FUNCTION IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, THERMAL TESTS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY PLACING THE SATELLITE IN A THERMAL VACUUM CHAMBER. THIS CHAMBER, CALLED ESPACE 500, IS A HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER, 8 M LONG AND 7.5 M IN DIAMETER, OR APPROXIMATELY 500 M3. THIS CHAMBER CONSISTS OF AN EXTERNAL ENVELOPE AND A DOUBLE WALL COVERING THE ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACE, ALLOWING A COLD LIQUID TO CIRCULATE TO SIMULATE THE COLD OF SPACE. BEFORE BEING PLACED IN THE THERMAL CHAMBER, THE SATELLITE IS EQUIPPED WITH 1,500 MEASURING SENSORS TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF ITS EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Thales France

FRANCE. ALPES MARITIMES (06) CANNES. ONCE IN ORBIT IN SPACE, THE SATELLITE WILL BE IN AN ATMOSPHERE-FREE ENVIRONMENT AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL STRESSES (SPACE COLD AND SOLAR RADIATION). IN ORDER TO VERIFY THAT THE SATELLITE'S EQUIPMENT CAN FUNCTION IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, THERMAL TESTS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY PLACING THE SATELLITE IN A THERMAL VACUUM CHAMBER. THIS CHAMBER, CALLED ESPACE 500, IS A HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER, 8 M LONG AND 7.5 M IN DIAMETER, OR APPROXIMATELY 500 M3. THIS CHAMBER CONSISTS OF AN EXTERNAL ENVELOPE AND A DOUBLE WALL COVERING THE ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACE, ALLOWING A COLD LIQUID TO CIRCULATE TO SIMULATE THE COLD OF SPACE. BEFORE BEING PLACED IN THE THERMAL CHAMBER, THE SATELLITE IS EQUIPPED WITH 1,500 MEASURING SENSORS TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF ITS EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Thales France

FRANCE. ALPES MARITIMES (06) CANNES. ONCE IN ORBIT IN SPACE, THE SATELLITE WILL BE IN AN ATMOSPHERE-FREE ENVIRONMENT AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL STRESSES (SPACE COLD AND SOLAR RADIATION). IN ORDER TO VERIFY THAT THE SATELLITE'S EQUIPMENT CAN FUNCTION IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, THERMAL TESTS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY PLACING THE SATELLITE IN A THERMAL VACUUM CHAMBER. THIS CHAMBER, CALLED ESPACE 500, IS A HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER, 8 M LONG AND 7.5 M IN DIAMETER, OR APPROXIMATELY 500 M3. THIS CHAMBER CONSISTS OF AN EXTERNAL ENVELOPE AND A DOUBLE WALL COVERING THE ENTIRE INTERIOR SURFACE, ALLOWING A COLD LIQUID TO CIRCULATE TO SIMULATE THE COLD OF SPACE. BEFORE BEING PLACED IN THE THERMAL CHAMBER, THE SATELLITE IS EQUIPPED WITH 1,500 MEASURING SENSORS TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF ITS EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SUDAN-PORT SUDAN-ETHIOPIA-BILATERAL TIES

(240710) -- KHARTOUM, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (R), also general commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), shakes hands with visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Port Sudan, the capital city of the Red Sea State in eastern Sudan on July 9, 2024. Al-Burhan on Tuesday expressed his country's keenness to enhance relations with Ethiopia to serve the interests of both countries and their peoples. TO GO WITH "Sudan stresses keenness to enhance ties with Ethiopia" (Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nigerian president stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule

STORY: Nigerian president stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule SHOOTING DATE: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian city 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BOLA TINUBU, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the African country's democratic journey had become "steadied" since breaking the yoke of dreadful military rule in 1999, paving the way for successive civilian administrations. Delivering a national broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria Wednesday morning, Tinubu described the West African nation as "the most populous democracy on African soil," noting that it has also become "the beacon of democratic self-determination for the black race and one of the largest democracies in the world." Nigeria

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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 stresses two-state solution crucial for ending Palestinian crisis

STORY: Egypt stresses two-state solution crucial for ending Palestinian crisis SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that recognizing the State of Palestine is a needed step toward achieving a two-state solution. Shoukry confirmed in a media interview that Egypt has made efforts, in coordination with other nations in the Arab-Islamic Liaison Committee, to persuade many countries of the world to recognize the State of Palestine. An international peace conference, said Shoukry, cannot be held before a ceasefire is in place. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Syrian artist molds hope in clay amid conflict

STORY: Syrian artist molds hope in clay amid conflict SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rama Saman working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist 3. various of Rama Saman working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist 5. various of Rama Saman working 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist STORYLINE: In the face of conflict and turmoil in Syria, Rama Saman, a talented ceramicist with a background in fine arts and media design, is molding hope in clay. Despite the challenges she faces, such as electricity shortages and the uncertainty of the future, Saman remains optimistic and passionate about her craft. For Saman, working with clay is not just a creative outlet, but a form of meditation and escape from the stresses of everyday life. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAMA SAMAN, Syrian ceramicist "Working with your hands actually takes out every stress you have and espe

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ZTE chief development officer stresses innovation, cooperation

STORY: ZTE chief development officer stresses innovation, cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LI, ZTE's chief development officer STORYLINE: ZTE's chief development officer Cui Li has said that Chinese companies are injecting vitality into global scientific and technological innovation. Cui made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, which concluded on Thursday in Barcelona, Spain. This year's mobile tech gala attracted around 2,400 exhibitors. Over 300 Chinese firms attended the event, nearly double the number from the previous year. ZTE presented its end-to-end innovation, including zero-carbon site solutions in Europe, a new generation world's-first 5G+AI 3D tablet Nubia Pad 3D II, as well as the brand's 5G-Advanced solution. Cui said that this robust development momentum from

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Netanyahu stresses Israel must achieve all goals of war after UN court's ruling

STORY: Netanyahu stresses Israel must achieve all goals of war after UN court's ruling SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine/Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 2. various of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivering the ruling on Israel genocide case 3. various of Gaza 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-SAADANI, Palestinian in Gaza 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED ABU ZOOROUB, Palestinian in Rafah STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "Saturday marked the 113th day of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. In the rainy and cold evening, Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, calling on the government to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. Some of them also urged for an immediate ceasefire and an end to Israeli military presence in the West Bank. Speaking at a televised press conference in the same evening, N

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all

(231231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a selfie at a traditional culture street in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all

(231231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 19, 2023 shows a farmer unloading corn to be dried in Dongsheng Village of Zhaodong City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all

(231231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Tianqi (C), a primary school student from north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, salutes to Wang Leiming, a soldier of the People's Armed Police Force (PAPF), before getting on a transshipment vehicle in Miaofengshan Town of Mentougou District, Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 2, 2023. Wu, who came to Beijing for sightseeing and was trapped on the K396 train due to heavy rainfall, was safely transferred with other passengers with the help of PAPF soldiers on Aug. 2. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all

(231231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, before it lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all

(231231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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China stresses reinforcing healthcare system as foundation for rural revitalization

STORY: China stresses reinforcing healthcare system as foundation for rural revitalization SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): REN XIYUE, Deputy head of the Department of Finance of the National Health Commission STORYLINE: At a press conference on Friday, China's National Health Commission introduced the progress made in exploring and advancing the development of a healthy countryside, and stressed the role of this initiative for the all-around rural revitalization. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): REN XIYUE, Deputy head of the Department of Finance of the National Health Commission "On the one hand, consolidating and expanding the achievements made in providing healthcare support to the previously impoverished is the foundation for the revitalization of rural areas. We should continue to improve the monitoring mechanism for preventing a relapse to poverty due to illness, improve the assistance mechanism fo

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UN peacekeeping chief lauds global peacekeeping efforts, stresses China's key role

STORY: UN peacekeeping chief lauds global peacekeeping efforts, stresses China's key role SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JEAN-PIERRE LACROIX, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations STORYLINE: The 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial concluded on Dec. 6 in Accra, Ghana. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN under-secretary-general for peace operations, expressed his satisfaction with the pledges the international community made at the meeting and stressed China's key role in global peacekeeping efforts. Ninety-one member states and three international organizations expressed their collective commitment and political support to UN peacekeeping at the meeting, while 57 member states announced new pledges to meet current and future challenges and needs, in line with ongoing reform under Action for Peacekeeping and A4P+, key priorities to improve peacekeeping effectiveness. SOUNDBITE (E

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Kenyan expert optimistic about Chinese economy, stresses its significance to world

STORY: Kenyan expert optimistic about Chinese economy, stresses its significance to world SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, a Kenyan economist has expressed optimism on prospects of China's economy in 2024, stressing its significance to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "I think the prospects are bright. I believe that if the economic prospects of China are bright next year, 2024, the rest of the world is going to benefit, because China is a big importer and China is a big exporter. So a lot of countries depend on China for trade. So we hope that China will continue being the locomotive of the world." Iraki also said he hopes that the technological transfer from China will empower Africa in fostering developme

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Implementation of historic biodiversity framework highlighted at COP28

STORY: Implementation of historic biodiversity framework highlighted at COP28 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Dubai, UAE CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 climate conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG RUNQIU, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment STORYLINE: An initiative has been launched during the ongoing COP28 climate conference to shore up the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Huang Runqiu, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment, took the lead in launching the initiative when attending via video link an event held Saturday in Dubai during COP28. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG RUNQIU, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment "The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) is an ambitious, balanced, practical, inclusive and transformational agreement on nature. It stresses joint efforts and cooperation between gove

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Storm Clouds - Canada

Storm clouds build over a farmer's canola field near Cremona, Alta.Canada. Most farmer families across Canada are familiar with the stresses that agriculture brings compounded by the vagaries of nature, isolation, disease affecting crops and animals, wars and financial pressure, but find themselves silenced by the stigma surrounding mental illness. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sudan's sovereign council stresses commitment to facilitating work of humanitarian workers

STORY: Sudan's sovereign council stresses commitment to facilitating work of humanitarian workers SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SULEIMAN AL-DABAILO, Deputy Chairman of the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council on Thursday stressed its commitment to facilitating the work of humanitarian workers and overcoming relevant obstacles. The commitment was made at a forum on humanitarian response held by the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies in Port Sudan, the capital city of the eastern Red Sea State. Suleiman Al-Dabailo, deputy chairman of the committee, said his country attaches great importance to facilitating the work of humanitarian workers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SULEIMAN AL-DABAILO, Deputy Chairman of the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies

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Jordan stresses priority to immediately cease fire, deliver aid to Gaza

STORY: Jordan stresses priority to immediately cease fire, deliver aid to Gaza DATELINE: Oct 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. Shot of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): ANNALENA BAERBOCK, German Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Thursday that the kingdom's priority is to immediately stop the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza while delivering humanitarian aid. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with his visiting German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, the state-run Petra News Agency reported. The two sides stressed the need to intensify efforts to launch an immediate and effective international action to de-escalate and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Safadi urged to protect civilians on both sides in line with shared values and international law, stressing nothing justifies depriving the

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Tunisian official stresses importance of preventive measures in tackling natural disasters

STORY: Tunisian official stresses importance of preventive measures in tackling natural disasters DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab-African Conference on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction STORYLINE: Tunisian Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Moncef Boukthir said on Monday that tackling climate change requires a range of preventive measures to deal with disasters, including earthquakes and floods. He made the remarks at the opening of the Arab-Africa Conference on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction, which kicked off in Tunis on Monday under the theme "Towards a Resilient Future: Arab-Africa science, technology, policy & private sector nexus for disaster risk reduction." The minister said that reducing natural disasters requires the stepping up of scientific research into natural disaster forecasting and the reinforcement of national and international cooperation in sharing infor

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Syria supports one-China principle: senior official

STORY: Syria supports one-China principle: senior official DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the general debate of Bassam Sabbagh at UN Headquarters STORYLINE: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty. This is according to Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh in his speech at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM SABBAGH, Syrian vice foreign minister "Syria supports the one-China principle; it supports the positions of the People's Republic of China in confronting attempts of external interference in its internal affairs; it stresses China's inalienable right to take whatever measures and steps it decides to defend its sovereignty." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from UN Headquarters. (XHTV)

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Syria supports one-China principle: senior official

*** Highlights: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty, said Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh. *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty. This is according to Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh in his speech at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM SABBAGH, Syrian vice foreign minister "Syria supports the one-China principle; it supports the positions of the People's Republic of China in confronting attempts of external interference in its internal affairs; it stresses China's inalienable right to take whatever measures and steps it decides to defend its sovereignty."

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UN envoy stresses swift, coordinated recovery efforts in floods-hit Libya

STORY: UN envoy stresses swift, coordinated recovery efforts in floods-hit Libya DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescuers 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): RABEE AL-UMAEE, Egyptian resident of al-Bayda city STORYLINE: The special representative of the UN secretary-general for Libya on Sunday stressed the importance of swift, coordinated and united efforts to recover from the floods that hit eastern Libya last week. Abdoulaye Bathily made the remarks in a meeting with President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi in the capital Tripoli, during which he expressed condolences on behalf of the UN after deadly floods swept the city of Derna and other areas, Bathily wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The UN envoy said he emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the use of resources during the recovery and reconstruction process and proposed the establishment of an inclusive mechanism to oversee the recove

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Jordan stresses int'l community's role in protecting Palestinians

STORY: Jordan stresses int'l community's role in protecting Palestinians DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcome ceremony 2. various of the meeting of the two leaders STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday stressed the importance of the international community's support in protecting the Palestinians, reiterating Jordan's unwavering position towards the Palestinian issue. The king made the remarks at a meeting in Amman with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, where he said Jordan will continue to safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, under the Hashemite Custodianship, according to a statement by the Royal Hashemite Court. Emphasizing Jordan's full support for the Palestinians to attain their legitimate rights and the establishment of their sovereign and viable state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, he stressed keenness to maintain Arab coordination to support the Palest

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IFAD invests 8 bln USD in rural areas in 2022: report

STORY: IFAD invests 8 bln USD in rural areas in 2022: report DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rural Algeria 2. various of farmers working in Somalia and South Sudan STORYLINE: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), invested a record 7.96 billion U.S. dollars in rural development in developing countries in 2022, the institution said in its annual report published on Monday. The challenges IFAD had to confront last year included stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts of climate change, and the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. "2022 was a particularly challenging year for rural people the world over," IFAD President Alvaro Lario wrote in the report's foreword. "Rural communities have acutely felt the effects of this triple crisis on their food systems," which are a critical source of livelihoods and essential nourishment, he said. L

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Risks to financial stability in Malaysia remain modest: Fitch Solutions

STORY: Risks to financial stability in Malaysia remain modest: Fitch Solutions DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur 2. various of Malaysian Central Bank and bank notes counting machine 3. various of container vessels at Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: Fitch Solutions said Monday it believes that downside risks to Malaysia's financial stability remain modest and that banks remain well-positioned to support financial intermediation, despite potential negative spillovers from banking stresses in the United States and Europe. The research house said in a statement that Malaysian banks on aggregate are likely to remain on a stable footing due to robust liquidity and capital buffers, as well as a much less restrictive monetary environment. It said Malaysian banks asset quality has also remained fairly stable despite the phasing out of support measures, and it is not expecting a significant deterioration in the months ahead. Fit

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Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times

STORY: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times DATELINE: April 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:51 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a paper marbling artist making Ebru in Ankara, Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist STORYLINE: In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. Believed to have its origins in the Far East and brought to the country through the ancient Silk Road, this traditional art has been passed down through generations and is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A paper marbling artist shows a piece of marbled paper she made in Ankara, Türkiye, on April 14, 2023. In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A paper marbling artist shows a piece of marbled paper she made in Ankara, Türkiye, on April 14, 2023. In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A paper marbling artist creates a pattern on a pan of oily water in Ankara, Türkiye, on April 14, 2023. In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A paper marbling artist creates a pattern on a pan of oily water in Ankara, Türkiye, on April 14, 2023. In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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Russian UN envoy stresses need to "de-dollarize" world economy

STORY: Russian UN envoy stresses need to "de-dollarize" world economy DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Vassily Nebenzia taking seat 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VASSILY NEBENZIA, Russian ambassador to the UN STORYLINE: Russian ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia on Monday stressed the need to "de-dollarize" the world economy after the West's sanctions against Russia caused concerns about the reliability of the dollar-based international payment system. Russia has been talking about the need to delink itself from the dependence on the U.S. dollar and other Western currencies for a long time, he told a press conference at UN headquarters as his country assumed the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. Dependence on the U.S. dollar and other Western currencies is not just an issue for Russia, but for many other countries, given what happened after the European Union, the United States and some

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Chinese envoy stresses Africa's leading role in its own peace and security

STORY: Chinese envoy stresses Africa's leading role in its own peace and security DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of Special representative of the Chinese government on African affairs Liu Yuxi seated 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English interpretation): LIU YUXI, Special representative of the Chinese government on African affairs 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese/English interpretation): LIU YUXI, Special representative of the Chinese government on African affairs 6. various of delegates 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese/English interpretation): LIU YUXI, Special representative of the Chinese government on African affairs 8. various of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy on Thursday called on the international community to support Africa's leading role in its own peace and security in a high-level open debate of the Security Council on the impact of development policy on the im

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Xi stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation

STORY: Xi stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 5. various of China STORYLINE: Xi Jinping stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation March 13, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President "The people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives me to march on and a great responsibility I shoulder. I will faithfully fulfill my responsibilities bestowed by the Constitution, with the nation's needs as my mission and the people's interests my yardstick. I will perform my duty scrupulously, do my utmost, and prove worthy of the trust o

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UN envoy to Libya stresses importance of elections to achieve peace, stability

STORY: UN envoy to Libya stresses importance of elections to achieve peace, stability DATELINE: March 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of Abdoulaye Bathily speaking STORYLINE: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily on Saturday stressed the importance of holding national elections in the country to achieve peace, stability, and prosperity. Bathily made his remarks during a press conference on the high-level panel for elections. "Giving the Libyan people the opportunity to choose their leaders through the ballot box is, without doubt, the way towards peace, stability, and prosperity in the country. Elections are needed to restore and rebuild legitimate public institutions that represent and serve the people of Libya," Bathily said. "Successive interim arrangements, endless transition governments, legislative bodies whose terms of office have expired are a source of insta

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Xi stresses healthy, high-quality development of private sector

STORY: Xi stresses healthy, high-quality development of private sector DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2. pics of Chinese President Xi Jinping 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE RU, National political advisor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE DONG, National political advisor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XIAOPING, National political advisor 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZENG YUQUN, National political advisor STORYLINE: Xi stresses healthy, high-quality development of private sector March 6, 2023 President Xi Jinping visits national political advisors. He participates in a joint group meeting and listens to their comments and suggestions. Xi stressed the need to stay calm, maintain resolve, pursue progress while ensuring stability, take active steps, unite as one and have the courage to fight as the country faces profound and complex changes in both the domestic and international landscape. Xi hailed

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Xi stresses high-quality development in China's modernization endeavor

STORY: Xi stresses high-quality development in China's modernization endeavor DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2. file of Chinese President Xi Jinping taking part in a deliberation 3. various of deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province 4. various of cityscape and technologies 5. various of crops and consumers 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI QIAO, NPC deputy 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU QINGWEN, NPC deputy 8. shot of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing STORYLINE: Xi stresses high-quality development in China's modernization endeavor March 5, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping takes part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing Xi stresses that high-quality development is the first and foremost task in building a modern socialist country in all respects Xi says efforts should b

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AOHR stresses strengthening cooperation for human rights

STORY: AOHR stresses strengthening cooperation for human rights DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting STORYLINE: Adel bin Abdul Rahman Al-Assoumi, president of the Arab Parliament and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Observatory for Human Rights (AOHR), stressed on Wednesday the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordinating efforts for the four arms of human rights within the framework of the Arab League system. He made the remarks at the opening of the eighth meeting of the Board of Trustees of the AOHR in Cairo. During the meeting, the Board of Trustees of the AOHR discussed several important issues, including the necessary preparations for holding the annual conference that the observatory intends to organize during the month of September, which is the first of its kind to bring together Arab mechanisms and to present developments and challenges facing the human rights situation in the Arab world. Xinhua New

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Libyan minister stresses govt's keenness on welfare of immigrant women

STORY: Libyan minister stresses govt's keenness on welfare of immigrant women DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the visit 2. various of the reception center 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HOURIA TURMAN, Libyan Minister of Women's Affairs STORYLINE: Libyan Minister of Women's Affairs Houria Turman on Wednesday stressed the Libyan government's keenness on the welfare of illegal immigrant women and their children inside the reception centers. Turman made her remarks during a visit to some reception centers for illegal immigrants in the capital Tripoli. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HOURIA TURMAN, Libyan Minister of Women's Affairs "The visit was more than good. We were accompanied by officials from women's support and empowerment offices from all ministries, as well as a psychological support team and human right activists specialized in this issue. Frankly, there is a positive development in the centers. We noticed privacy for women. The idea of the (Illega

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Chinese envoy stresses need for commitment to political solution to Korean Peninsula issue

STORY: Chinese envoy stresses need for commitment to political solution to Korean Peninsula issue DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Dai Bing speaking 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese/English): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 6. various of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy on Monday stressed the need to stay committed to the right direction of political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue. Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, said tension and confrontation have, once again, become prominent on the Korean Peninsula and the situation may further escalate. This does not serve the interests of any party, nor is it something Chin

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AfDB commits to support climate-resilient farming in Africa

STORY: AfDB commits to support climate-resilient farming in Africa DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the University of Nairobi 2. various of the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCAL SANGINGA, Regional Sector Manager for Agriculture and Agro-Industries at AfDB 4. various of the conference 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PASCAL SANGINGA, Regional Sector Manager for Agriculture and Agro-Industries at AfDB STORYLINE: The African Development Bank (AfDB) will dedicate greater resources to promote climate-smart agriculture in the continent, tackle food insecurity and boost rural incomes, a senior official said Tuesday. Pascal Sanginga, the regional sector manager for Agriculture and Agro-Industries at AfDB, said the lender has earmarked additional funding to ensure African smallholder farmers have access to skills, technology and inputs required to withstand climatic stresses. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCAL SANGINGA, Regional Sector Manager for A

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Libya stresses support for initiatives to enhance image of Arabs

STORY: Libya stresses support for initiatives to enhance image of Arabs DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meetings 2. various of arab information officials STORYLINE: Libyan Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi on Saturday stressed Libya's support for Arab initiatives that aim to enhance the image of Arabs. "The State of Libya renews its support for Arab initiatives to enhance the image of the Arabs in the face of campaigns targeting our identity," Al-Lafi said here during a consultative meeting of Arab information ministers, which kicked off on Saturday at the end of the "Tripoli the Capital of Arab Media 2022" event. "In light of the rapid technological development, cooperation between Arab countries in media and journalism has become a more important requirement than before," the Libyan official said. Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, head of the Media and Communication Sector of the League of Arab States,

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-ARAB INFORMATION MINISTERS-MEETING

(221225) -- TRIPOLI, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A consultative meeting of Arab information ministers is held in Tripoli, Libya, on Dec. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Libya stresses support for initiatives to enhance image of Arabs" (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-ARAB INFORMATION MINISTERS-MEETING

(221225) -- TRIPOLI, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Libyan Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi gives a speech at a consultative meeting of Arab information ministers held in Tripoli, Libya, on Dec. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Libya stresses support for initiatives to enhance image of Arabs" (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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Joseph stresses need to look forward and change structures

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 20 Kyodo - Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2017. Joseph said Japan needs to leave its exploits at Rugby World Cup 2015 behind and start building toward the future.

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French envoy to Japan stresses resolve to fight terrorism

TOKYO, Japan - French Ambassador to Japan Thierry Dana stresses France's determination to fight terrorism during a New Year party held at the French Embassy in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2015.

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Italian chef for Expo 2015 cherishes ingredients

ROME, Italy - Noted Italian chef Gianfranco Vissani stresses the need for small-lot production of dishes by cherishing the quality of ingredients in an interview in Rome on Dec. 20, 2014. Vissani is in charge of cooking ingredients at Expo 2015 to be held in Milan from May 2015 under the theme of "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life."