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Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Two Israeli Embassy Employees - Washington

Handout - Screenshot appears to show the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees. Footage shows him being taken away by police. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by CNN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Two Israeli Embassy Employees - Washington

Handout - Screenshot appears to show the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees. Footage shows him being taken away by police. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by CNN via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photo of The Two Employees of The Israeli Embassy Killed - Washington

Handout - Israel's embassy in the US has posted a photo of the two victims of the shooting overnight in Washington DC, USA on May 21, 2025. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were employees at the embassy. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Embassy of Israel to the USA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead - Washington

Police and reporters at the scene where two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed while standing outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, USA, May 22, 2025. Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday, May 21, outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted "free Palestine," authorities said, with US officials and Israeli diplomats expressing shock and outrage over the killings. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Crisis Between India And Canada Intensifies - Ottawa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a news conference on the investigative efforts related to violent criminal activity occurring in Canada with connections to India, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, October 14, 2024. Ottawa's decision Monday to expell India's top envoy and five other diplomats is just the latest development in tensions that have simmered for months between the two countries. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt's FM, U.S. secretary of state discuss recent developments in Rafah

STORY: Egypt's FM, U.S. secretary of state discuss recent developments in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of the official Facebook account of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's statement 3. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the recent security and humanitarian developments in Rafah and the Cairo-hosted talks on Gaza ceasefire, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement Friday. In a phone conversation late Thursday, the two diplomats agreed to maintain close consultation and coordination to push the concerned parties towards a comprehensive truce in the Palestinian enclave. According to the statement, Shoukry reiterated the danger of the Israeli military operation in Rafah and of Israeli control of the crossing from the Palestinian side. Shoukry high

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Egyptian, Chinese students mark UN Chinese Language Day in Cairo

STORY: Egyptian, Chinese students mark UN Chinese Language Day in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations at the Egyptian Chinese University in Cairo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EMAN EL-SAYED, Egyptian student at Cairo-based Ain Shams University 3. various of the United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RASHA EL-KHOLY, President of Egyptian Chinese University STORYLINE: Students studying in Egyptian colleges celebrated Saturday the United Nations Chinese Language Day with a themed event featuring a concert, food and tea tasting, sketch comedies, and an art show. The event was held at the Egyptian Chinese University (ECU) in Cairo, with the participation of students and faculty members of universities from the two countries, Arab League representatives, Egyptian officials, and Chinese diplomats. At the event, a traditional orche

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Diplomats impressed by development of China's Shenzhen

STORY: Diplomats impressed by development of China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18-19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTHA MAVROMMATI, Cyprus' Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAN-HORIA MAXIM, Romanian Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Diplomatic envoys from more than 30 countries, including Cameroon, Ghana, Nepal, Mongolia, and Romania, have gone on a two-day tour in China's Shenzhen to better understand the city's achievements and explore cooperation potential in various fields. The diplomats visited the Qianhai Exhibition Hall, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to discuss future cooperation and development vision. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTHA MAVROMMATI, Cyprus' Ambassador to China "We are very impressed with the development, the innovation of the companies, the very friendly environmental

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns under the guidance of Chinese artist Wang Guanzhou during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch art works exhibited during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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BENIN-COTONOU-CULTURAL EXCHANGES-EXHIBITION

(231126) -- COTONOU, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese artist Wang Guanzhou makes works during the exhibition of works of young Chinese and Beninese artists at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 25, 2023. An exhibition featuring works by 11 Beninese and Chinese artists opened here Saturday evening, aiming to celebrate booming cultural exchanges between the two countries' young artists. The exhibition, held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, attracted visitors including cultural players, students from the Confucius Institute, representatives from media and diplomats. The exhibition brings together 35 works created by six Chinese artists, and around 20 works of art and sculptures by five Beninese artists. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)

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Türkiye, U.S. stress civilian safety, uninterrupted aid delivery in Gaza

STORY: Türkiye, U.S. stress civilian safety, uninterrupted aid delivery in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Foreign Ministry) 2. various of the exterior of the Turkish Foreign Ministry (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye and the United States on Monday agreed on the importance of ensuring uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the safety of its civilians. In a meeting between Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the two diplomats agreed on the importance of preventing harm to civilians and ensuring the continuous and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid, the state-run TRT broadcaster quoted anonymous Turkish diplomatic sources as saying. In the meeting, Fidan emphasiz

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CHINA-XINJIANG-FOREIGN DIPLOMATS-VISIT (CN)

(230821) -- URUMQI, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two foreign diplomats (on stage) play roles in a traditional wedding demonstration in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 18, 2023. A group of diplomats from nine countries, including Fiji, Mongolia and the Seychelles, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Monday to Saturday to discover the beauty of this stunning part of China. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang is worth recommending to the world: foreign diplomats" (Xinhua/Gao Han)

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia urge for "purely Arab" solutions to regional crises

STORY: Egypt, Saudi Arabia urge for "purely Arab" solutions to regional crises DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of the meeting between Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday in Cairo, where they called for Arab unity, solidarity and joint action to resolve crises in the Arab world. The meeting addressed ways to enhance mechanisms of Egyptian-Saudi consultation and coordination on regional issues, including the conflicts in Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Syria, said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement. The two ministers stressed the need to advance the frameworks of joint Arab action and solidarity in facing various regional crises through "purely Arab" solutions in order to preserve Arab national security. The Egyptian and Saudi top diplomats also discussed ways to push for

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Zimbabweans remember departed liberation veterans on Heroes Day

STORY: Zimbabweans remember departed liberation veterans on Heroes Day DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:30 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of National Heroes Acre 2. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of people, the arrival of the bodies of the two national heroes and Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 5. various of people and diplomats attending the event 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 7. various of the burial of heroes 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): ABIGAIL MUTEREMUKA, Local resident 9. a list of departed heroes and heroines 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ISAAC DZENGA, Local resident 11. more of a burial of heroes and a banner 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (Shona): BRENDA MAGRIVA, Local resident 13. various of the event STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua reporter "Every second Monday of August, Zimbabweans gather here (Harare) at the National Heroes A

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Jordan, Rwanda ink deal to waive visa requirements on regular passports

STORY: Jordan, Rwanda ink deal to waive visa requirements on regular passports DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VINCENT BIRUTA, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation STORYLINE: Jordan and Rwanda on Wednesday signed an agreement exempting ordinary passport holders in both countries from visa requirements, the state-run Petra news agency reported. The agreement was signed by Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta in Amman during the second round of strategic dialogue between the two countries. They also signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the training of diplomats as well as population and urban development. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

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Saudi FM pays 1st visit to Syria in 12 years

STORY: Saudi FM pays 1st visit to Syria in 12 years DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister arriving at Damascus International Airport (courtesy of SYRIAN STATE TV) STORYLINE: Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus Tuesday afternoon, the first visit of a Saudi official to Syria in 12 years, according to the state news agency SANA. The visit comes days after Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad visited the kingdom as part of the efforts to restore normal relations between the two countries. During Mekdad's visit to Saudi Arabia, an agreement was made to restore consulate services and resume air flights between the two countries. This comes amid notable Arab efforts to fix stranded ties with Damascus after the Syrian war broke out in 2011. Last week, diplomats from nine Arab countries met in the Saudi city of Jeddah to discuss Syria's return to the

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Japan hosts G7 foreign ministers' meeting amid protests

STORY: Japan hosts G7 foreign ministers' meeting amid protests DATELINE: April 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: KARUIZAWA, Japan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): TU YIFAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of people protesting against G7 3. various of G7 foreign ministers' meeting STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TU YIFAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers gathered Sunday in the central Japanese resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, as people took part in demonstrations to protest against the bloc." The top diplomats, including Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, are expected to discuss issues such as the Ukraine crisis and nuclear disarmament over the next two days. On Sunday, Hayashi and his G7 counterparts took the one-hour shinkansen train ride from Tokyo to Karuizawa, whose arrival was accompanied by protests in the train station area, with people holding banners like "Objection to G7," calling t

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What impresses foreign diplomats during China's "two sessions"

STORY: What impresses foreign ambassadors during China's "two sessions" DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Great Hall of the People 3. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of Chinese economy 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAIME FLORCRUZ, Ambassador of the Philippines to China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HALLAM HENRY, Ambassador of Barbados to China 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALI AL DHAHERI, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China 8. various of Chinese economy 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALI AL DHAHERI, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALDONOV FRANKEKO ALVAREZ, Ambassador of El Salvador to China 11. various of the delegates 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JAMES KIMONYO, Ambassador of Rwanda to China 13. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ALDONOV FRANKEKO ALVAREZ, Ambassador of El Salvador to China 14. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): HALLAM HE

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CYPRUS-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND

(230212) -- NICOSIA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Nicosia, Cyprus, Feb. 12, 2023. The second round of presidential elections started in Cyprus on Sunday morning as more than 1,000 polling stations opened for voting. Two veteran diplomats are vying for the country's presidency for the next five years. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND

(230212) -- NICOSIA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two men vote at a polling station in Nicosia, Cyprus, Feb. 12, 2023. The second round of presidential elections started in Cyprus on Sunday morning as more than 1,000 polling stations opened for voting. Two veteran diplomats are vying for the country's presidency for the next five years. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND

(230212) -- NICOSIA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman votes at a polling station in Nicosia, Cyprus, Feb. 12, 2023. The second round of presidential elections started in Cyprus on Sunday morning as more than 1,000 polling stations opened for voting. Two veteran diplomats are vying for the country's presidency for the next five years. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND

(230212) -- NICOSIA, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Andreas Mavroyiannis, a former envoy to the United Nations (UN), votes at a polling station in Nicosia, Cyprus, Feb. 12, 2023. Mavroyiannis also ran as an independent and has the support of the left-wing AKEL party. The second round of presidential elections started in Cyprus on Sunday morning as more than 1,000 polling stations opened for voting. Two veteran diplomats are vying for the country's presidency for the next five years. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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Cyprus starts presidential runoff

STORY: Cyprus starts presidential runoff DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people voting 2. various of former Cypriot Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides, who ran as an independent, voting 3. various of independent candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis voting(file) STORYLINE: The second round of presidential elections started in Cyprus on Sunday morning as more than 1,000 polling stations opened for voting. Two veteran diplomats are vying for the country's presidency for the next five years. Former Cypriot Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides, who took the lead in the first round, will compete with Andreas Mavroyiannis, a former envoy to the United Nations (UN). Chief Returning Officer Costas Constantinou said he expects to announce the final result by 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT), about two hours after all polls are closed. Fourteen candidates participated in the election campaign, with none winning an absolute majority in the first roun

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Egyptian FM emphasizes preventing foreign interference in Libya's political process

STORY: Egyptian FM emphasizes preventing foreign interference in Libya's political process DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Foreign Ministry in Cairo 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday underlined the importance of stopping foreign interference in Libya's political process. In a meeting with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily that aimed at finding out ways to push the political process in Libya forward, Shoukry called on all relevant parties to support Libyans in reaching a consensus, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The two diplomats agreed on reaching a consensus over the political process that could ensure running Libya's presidential and parliamentary elections and expelling foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya within a specific timeframe. Shoukry also reviewed the progress of reaching a constitutional fra

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Belarus leader Lukashenko visits Zimbabwe

STORY: Belarus leader Lukashenko visits Zimbabwe DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Belarus airplane 2. various of President Lukashenko inspecting a guard of honor 3. various of President Lukashenko and President Mnangagwa greeting officials and diplomats STORYLINE: The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, arrived in Zimbabwe Monday afternoon for his first state visit to a sub-Saharan African country. Lukashenko was greeted upon his arrival by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, ahead of bilateral talks that are set to strengthen relations between the two countries. The two countries have strong cooperation in politics, economy, mining, agriculture, and disaster risk management. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harare. (XHTV)

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Japan, Russia diplomats hold talks to prepare for Abe-Putin summit

MOSCOW, Russia, Oct. 13 Kyodo - Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Shinsuke Sugiyama (L) and Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov shake hands in Moscow on Oct. 13, 2016. The two diplomats held talks to prepare for a meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Vladimir Putin in December, at which a decades-old territorial row is set to be high on the agenda.

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N. Korea's nuclear envoy arrives in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Ri Yong Ho, a vice foreign minister of North Korea, speaks to reporters upon arrival at Changi Airport in Singapore on Jan. 16, 2015. Ri, North Korea's chief nuclear envoy, is scheduled to meet with former senior U.S. diplomats for North Korean negotiations Stephen Bosworth and Joseph DeTrani for two days from Jan. 18.

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N. Korean nuclear envoy heads to Singapore

BEIJING, China - Ri Yong Ho, a North Korean vice foreign minister, is surrounded by reporters at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Jan. 16, 2015, as he leaves for Singapore. Ri, North Korea's chief nuclear envoy, is scheduled to meet with former senior U.S. diplomats for North Korean negotiations Stephen Bosworth and Joseph DeTrani for two days from Jan. 18.

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N. Korea's envoy on way to meet with ex-U.S. diplomats

BEIJING, China - Ri Yong Ho, North Korea's chief negotiator for the long-stalled six-party nuclear talks, arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Jan. 15, 2015. Ri is likely to fly to Singapore to talk with Stephen Bosworth, former U.S. special representative for North Korea policy, and others for two days from Jan. 18.

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N. Korea's envoy on way to meet with ex-U.S. diplomats

BEIJING, China - Ri Yong Ho, North Korea's chief negotiator for the long-stalled six-party nuclear talks, is surrounded by reporters upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Jan. 15, 2015. Ri is likely to fly to Singapore to talk with Stephen Bosworth, former U.S. special representative for North Korea policy, and others for two days from Jan. 18.