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Veteran diplomat Richard Holbrooke, who is a U.S. special envoy on the Afghanistan war, was in critical condition after more than 20 hours of surgery to fix a tear in the large artery that moves blood from the heart.
HEADLINE: Key U.S. diplomat critical after surgery for torn aorta
CAPTION: Veteran diplomat Richard Holbrooke, who is a U.S. special envoy on the Afghanistan war, was in critical condition after more than 20 hours of surgery to...
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VIETNAM: CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE
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Americans who fought in Vietnam are now back in the country helping to tackle the deadly legacy of the chemical defoliant - Agent Orange.
The chemical was sprayed across thousands of square miles to deprive Vietcong troops...
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VIETNAM: FORMER US PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH VISIT
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More than 20 years since the U-S fought, and lost, a bitter conflict in Vietnam the former U-S President George Bush is making the first high-profile visit to the country.
The U-S and Vietnam only established diplomatic ties...
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ZIMBABWE: LABOUR UNION CALL FOR 5 DAY NATIONWIDE STRIKE
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In the latest threat to Zimbabwe's embattled President Robert Mugabe, the country's main labour confederation has called for a five-day national strike to protest a tax hike and rising prices.
Morgan Tsvangirayi, secretary...
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What do you need to do to make sure you get your economic stimulis check from the government? The IRS commissioner explains today in an interview with The Associated Press.
HEADLINE: Q&A: When will I get my economic stimulus payment?
CAPTION: Linda Stiff, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service answers questions about how the federal economic stimulus payments will be made. (March...
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Finnish Jews talk about fighting alongside Nazi Germany during WWII
1. Various of Finnish soldiers fighting during the Winter War against Soviet forces
Helsinki, Finland - January 25, 2012
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Harry Matso, Finnish war veteran:
"I was an ordinary soldier. With a rifle, nothing else. No...
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Once primarily male veteran problems, homelessness and economic struggles are escalating among female veterans, whose numbers have grown during the past decade of U.S. wars while resources for them haven't kept up
HEADLINE: Female vets come home to scarce resources
CAPTION: Once primarily male veteran problems, homelessness and economic struggles are escalating among female veterans, whose numbers have grown during the past decade of U.S. wars...
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presser on Gulf War syndrome
Paris - April 24, 2001
1. Wide view pan of press conference
2. Cutaways
3. SOUNDBITE: (French) Professor Roger Salamon, head of the Gulf War Syndrome Commission
"The conclusion of the report is that there is no Gulf War Syndrome,...
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned amid widespread troubles in the VA health care system. President Barack Obama says he accepted the resignation with "considerable regret." (May 30)
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned amid widespread troubles in the VA health care system.
President Barack Obama says he accepted the resignation with "considerable...
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Croatian president arrives for wreath-laying ceremony, meets Serb leader
1. Wide of Vukovar city hall
2. Mid of Croatian flags
3. Wide of destroyed buildings in Vukovar
4. Wide of people waiting at the port
5. SOUNDBITE (Croatian) Nikola Tarle, Croatian war veteran:
"I want to remember certain things, but we...
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SOUTH AFRICA: BRITAIN'S QUEEN ELIZABETH II VISIT
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth braved wet and muddy conditions in South Africa's Soweto township today to unveil a memorial to World War one soldiers. (Thursday).
The queen unveiled a memorial dedicated to the hundreds of black...
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Anti war protest day ahead of large rally against Iraq War
1. Mid of anti-war protesters walking towards train station
2. Wide shot of protest poster on top of car, showing President Bush on a rocket, reading (English) "Not another war"
3. Various of people frozen in their steps inside train...
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USA:PENTAGON DISMISSES ACCUSATIONS OF EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS
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The U-S Pentagon Thursday dismissed accusations by a former CIA analyst that U-S military units deployed in the Persian Gulf War contained abundant evidence of exposure to Iraqi chemical weapons.
The Pentagon said there...
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Russia celebrates anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany
1. Soldiers standing guard in frond of the Lenin's mausoleum on Red Square
2. Kremlin clock tower
3. parade starts
4. Soviet World War II flag
5. parade on Red Square
6. Putin and officials standing in front of Lenin's mausoleum...
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Remains of 2 Australian soldiers killed during Vietnam War repatriated
1. Wide of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft on tarmac at Noi Bai airport
2. Mid of aircraft with sign on side reading: (English) "Royal Australian Air Force"
3. Close-up of Australian flags and army hats
4. Mid of Australian army...
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USA: FRANCE HONOURS BLACK WORLD WAR ONE VETERANS
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Two one-hundred-year-old African American World War One veterans were honoured on Monday.
The two men became Knights of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award.
The awards were presented as part of...
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Three Florida veterans have received special honors for fighting alongside France in World War II. The University of Miami and the Consulate General of France in Miami hosted a ceremony on Monday to recognize the service of the trio. (Nov. 11)
Three Florida veterans have received special honors for fighting alongside France in World War II. The University of Miami and the Consulate General of France in Miami hosted a ceremony on Monday to recognize the service of the trio....
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Potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush called for a stronger national defense during a stop in Colorado to meet with veterans. He also said he made a mistake when he identified himself as Hispanic on a voter registration form. (April 7)
SHOTLIST: AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Colorado Springs, Colorado - April 7, 20151. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush greeting the Old Guys Breakfast group at an IHOP.2. Member of Old Guys Breakfast 3. Bush greeting a member of OGB4. Bush...
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Veterans events on 30th anniversary of Falklands war
Buenos Aires
1. Various of representatives of all the branches of the Argentinean army arriving to the Cenotaph commemorating the Malvinas/Falklands War
2. People holding Argentinean flag with the shape of the Malvinas Islands in black...
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Veterans turned into Shakespeare actors to overcome conflict stress
Ex-servicemen turned Shakespearean actors are using drama as a therapy to overcome stress caused in conflict.
Now members of The Combat Veteran Players have performed in front of a paying audience for the first time.
This may look like...
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Some troops, veterans and military families in Fort Hood, Texas support President Barack Obama's plan to remove U.S. combat forces by August 2010.
HEADLINE: Troops react to Obama's Iraq pullout plan
CAPTION: Some troops, veterans and military families in Fort Hood, Texas support President Barack Obama's plan to remove U.S. combat forces by August 2010. (Feb. 27)
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A 28-year-old Iraq war veteran says he helped five people escape from the burning Austin office building that was struck by a small airplane.
HEADLINE: First Person: Austin''s reluctant hero
CAPTION: A 28-year-old Iraq war veteran talks about how he helped five people escape from the burning Austin office building that was struck by a small airplane. (Feb. 18)
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US presidential candidates at Colombia University
1. Various of Republican Presidential nominee John McCain walking onto the stage and waving to audience
2. SOUNDBITE (English) John McCain, Republican Presidential Candidate:
"Americans are so frustrated now with our government....
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Thousands of anti-Wall Street protesters and labor unions marched in the streets of Oakland, California Wednesday. The "general strike" was a peaceful event for a city that became a rallying point last week after an Iraq War veteran was injured.
HEADLINE: Workers, teachers join Occupy rally in Oakland
CAPTION: Thousands of anti-Wall Street protesters and labor unions marched in the streets of Oakland, California Wednesday. The "general strike" was a peaceful event for a city...