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WRAP Bush defends eavesdropping programme.
1. President of the U.S. George W. Bush walking to lectern
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, President of the US:
"In the weeks following the terrorist attacks on our nation, I authorised the National Security Agency, consistent...
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President Barack Obama staunchly defended his decision to close the Guantanamo prison facility Thursday, calling it 'a mess,' and saying he won't do anything to endanger the American people.
HEADLINE: Obama refuses to retreat on closing Guantanamo
CAPTION: President Barack Obama staunchly defended his decision to close the Guantanamo prison facility Thursday, calling it 'a mess,' and saying he won't do anything to endanger...
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Residents return to house of anti-terror raid
Verviers - 16 January 2015
1. Exterior of damaged building
2. Damaged corridor inside building
3. Broken glass on floor
4. Bullet hole in window
5. Close up of bullet hole
6. Journalists inside building
7. Blood stains on wall next to...
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National security spokesman on cease-fire and release of prisoners
After more than four months of bloodshed, a cease-fire in Ukraine's rebellious east largely held back fighting on Saturday, but appeared fragile as both sides of the conflict claimed the others had violated the agreement.
Ukraine, Russia...
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USA: ASIA NEW NUCLEAR CENTRE OF WORLD?
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US National Security News Service and APTN
More than half a century after the bombing of Nagasaki in Japan, people are still remembering and learning the lessons of utilising nuclear weapons.
But although painfully aware of...
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the National Terrorism Advisory system. It advises of an imminent or elevated threat alert versus the old system which used a color chart.
HEADLINE (48 characters): New system replaces color coded terror alerts
CAPTION: (255 characters): Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the National Terrorism Advisory system. It advises of an imminent or elevated...
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Tunisia remains on high alert after Paris attacks
Governments around the world have stepped up their security measures in the wake of the recent extremist attacks in France.
But Tunisia hasn't felt the need to follow suit.
They say they've been working in a heightened security situation...
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US National Security Advisor on Syria, Palestinians, Iran
1. US National Security Advisor Steve Hadley walking up to podium at White House briefing
2. Cutaway journalists
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Steve Hadley, US National Security Advisor:
"What Syria needs to do is pretty clear. They need to...
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Update of opening of summit
1. Wide pan of APEC foreign and trade ministers meeting
2. Mid shot of Chinese foreign minister Tang Jiaxuan (with glasses) and Chinese trade minister Shi Guang Sheng walking out of ministerial meeting
3. SOUNDBITE: (Mandarin) Tang...
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US delegation led by former Air Force General in Pyongyang
An American business group led by a former US Air Force General met with the head of North Korea's parliament in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
APTN North Korea filmed Charles Boyd, President and Chief Executive Officer of the "Business...
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USA: PRESIDENT CLINTON SIGNS NEW ANTI TERRORISM LAW
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President Bill Clinton is calling it a blow to those who would promote terrorism in America.
A new anti-terrorism law - drawn up in the wake of the Oklahoma bombing one year ago - has been signed in Washington DC by the...
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Homeland security chief Michael Chertoff said Wednesday that 75 metropolitan areas would have advanced disaster communications systems by 2009.
HEADLINE: Chertoff pledges emergency communication upgrade
CAPTION: Homeland security chief Michael Chertoff said Wednesday that 75 metropolitan areas would have advanced disaster communications systems by 2009. (Jan. 3)
Sound Bite ONLY,...
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President urges EU leaders to solve financial crisis, comment on Iran
1. US President Barack Obama walks into White House briefing room
2. Cutaway of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"I am obviously very concerned about what is happening in Europe. I have expressed those...
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel would not comment directly on accusations the National Security Agency has spied on some foreign leaders and citizens, but he said the U.S. has 'great respect' for its allies. (Oct. 28)
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the U.S. has great respect for its partners and allies.
The defense leader was asked during an appearance at the Pentagon about allegations the National Security Agency has spied on some foreign...
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USA: US WELCOME IRAN'S STATEMENT ON TERRORISM TALKS
Washington, DC USA 11 January 19981. Berger exits building2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sandy Berger, US National Security Adviser3. Berger walks4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sandy Berger, US National Security Adviser5. Berger walks to car, gets...
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FBI Director James Comey was in Minneapolis Thursday, congratulating officials on the capture of an alleged Benghazi mastermind. He also shared concerns about the impact of the Syrian civil war on national security. (June 17)
FBI Director James Comey said Tuesday that roughly 100 people have left the United States to join the conflict in Syria, and the threat posed by those travelers when they return home is something he worries about "every single...
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UK Prime Minister reaction to death of Benazir Bhutto
1. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister:
"What is clear is that terrorists want to prevent democracy in Pakistan by bombing and by suicide actions such as we have seen yesterday. What is clear, however, is that the...
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WRAP Rice and Powell on Iraq
1. Set up shot of US Secretary of State, Colin Powell
2. Cutaway journalist
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Colin Powell, US Secretary of State
"It shouldn't surprise anybody that my colleagues in the Pentagon develop military plans. That's...
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The Homeland Security Department is warning airlines flying to Russia that terrorists may try to smuggle explosives on board hidden in toothpaste tubes. (Feb. 6)
The Homeland Security Department is warning airlines flying to Russia that terrorists may try to smuggle explosives on board hidden in toothpaste tubes.
The threat was passed onto airlines that have direct flights to Russia, including...
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Edward Snowden says he raised Constitutional concerns about National Security Agency surveillance internally, but officials say they have found only a single email in which he asks for "clarification" on a legal question about training materials. (May 29)
Though Edward Snowden says he raised Constitutional concerns about National Security Agency surveillance internally, White House officials say an NSA search turned up a single email in which Snowden gently asks for "clarification" on a...
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Authorities hold counterterror drill
A counterterrorism drill took place on Thursday in Seoul to prepare a number of government agencies for possible militant attacks.
At the Seoul Railroad Station plaza, around 160 people from 18 organisations including the police,...
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Pres Obama says world safer after US nuclear summit
1. US President Barack Obama walking out onto stage to address Nuclear Security Summit
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"This evening, I can report that we have seized this opportunity, and because of the steps we have...
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US delegates arrive to discuss US missile program
1. Wide shot, Russian Foreign Ministry building
2. Journalists
3. Two policemen
4. Motorcade with US officials arrives at the Foreign Ministry entrance
5. Cutaway, cameras
6. US delegation enter the Foreign Ministry
7. Delegation enters...
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EGYPT: ARRIVAL OF WORLD LEADERS FOR ANTI TERRORISM SUMMIT UPDATE
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World leaders are converging on the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik in Egypt on the eve of the anti-terrorism summit.
Amongst the early arrivals: Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat and the Jordanian Prime Minister Karim...