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HONG KONG: FALUN GONG: NEW ANTI CULT LEGISLATION
English/Nat
China has passed new anti-cult legislation in an attempt to eradicate the banned Falun Gong movement.
Their action paves the way for Falun Gong leaders to be given lengthy prison terms and possibly the death penalty.
Police...
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Debate on Capitol Hill over Iraq policy
1. Wide shot of Senate floor
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator Ted Kennedy, Massachusetts Democrat:
"The UN report demonstrated that the inspection process is working. The inspectors are building their case, and Saddam Hussein is feeling...
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Senate reviews Khalilzad nomination for Iraq ambassador
1. Zalmay Khalilzad walks into Senate Foreign Relations Committee room, sits down at table
2. Cutaway of senators on Foreign Relations Committee
3. SOUNDBITE (English): Zalmay Khalilzad, nominee for post of US Ambassador to Iraq:
"I...
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Iran - Reformists Send Letter Criticising Ayatollah, Fighting Breaks Out In First Parliamentary Session Since Elex, Chief Of Un Atomic Agency Meets Iranian Officials, Angry Protesters Rally Against Us & Uk, Earthquake In Central And Northern Iran
Iran - Reformists send letter criticising Ayatollah
Tehran - 17 February 2004
Reformist lawmakers in the outgoing Iranian parliament have sent a daring letter to Iran's supreme leader, accusing him of trampling on freedom and basic...
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Giuliani & Hillary Clinton with senators at ground zero
1. Various of Senators touring ground zero
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Rudolf Giuliani, Mayor of New York "We need this kind of support and help, I think it's a great comfort for New Yorkers to know about this kind of bipartisan support that...
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Bush and Powell comment on military action
Washington, DC - March 21, 2003
1. Pan view of US President George W. Bush meeting with Congressional leaders
2. Close-up Vice President Dick Cheney watching Bush
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, U.S. President:
"I've asked the...
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USA: PRESIDENT CLINTON ON CUBAN BOY COURT RULING
English/Nat
The U-S Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Cuban ship wreck survivor Elian Gonzalez can return to Cuba.
Elian has been in the U-S for seven months after the ill-fated sea journey from Cuba which claimed his mother's...
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Mandela's Farewell Speech To Parliament
(Mandela's farewell speech to parliament)
Johannesburg, South Africa - March 26 1999
Wide shot Mandela arriving in Parliament
Wide shot Mandela walking down and members of Parliament clapping
Mid shot members of Parliament...
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Campaigners and Muslim leaders hold rally after attacks
Euston Station
1. Wide shot crowd at vigil
2. Crowd with placard reading: "Stop the War Coalition"
3. Crowd have a minutes silence
4. People holding peace sign
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) George Galloway, Member of Parliament, Respect...
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Demonstrations against Belgium following arrest of Bemba
1. Wide of protest march
2. Wideshot of protesters chanting and waving banners of warlord-turned-political leader Jean-Pierre Bemba
3. Reverse shot of march
4. Protesters dancing
5. Woman waving Bemba banner
6. Protesters shouting at...
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Special report on the hunt for Osama bin Laden as Sept 11 nears
Near Khost, Afghanistan - July 29, 2002
1. Close-up of U-S troops inside helicopter
2. Close-up U.S. flag on uniform
3. Pan, close-up troops disembarking
4. Close-up U-S soldier looking through binoculars
5. Mid view cave entrance...
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Democrats blame Bush, FEMA for hurricane response
September 7, 2005
1. White House spokesman Scott McClellan walks into briefing room
2. Reporters in briefing room
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Scott McClellan, White House spokesman:
"The president today will request 51.8 (b) billion (US)...
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Zimbabwe leader visits, comment on land reform
1. Wide of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and delegation arriving to Revolution Square
2. Close up of Mugabe
3. Close up of Felipe Perez Roque, Foreign Minister of Cuba
4. Wide of Mugabe and Perez Roque walking behind floral...
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Senators react to beheading of US contractor in Iraq
1. US President George W. Bush getting off plane
2. US Senate hearing
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) John Warner, Senate Armed Services Committee chairman:
"I just left the floor as all of us did in connection with the voting and Senators on...
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Bush and Kerry campaigning
Xenia, Ohio
1. Pan of audience and Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) John Kerry, Democratic presidential candidate:
"When it comes to reality and what people are really facing in our country, (US...
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Cuba claims economy has recovered from crisis with major growth
1. Cuban National Assembly hall
2. Cuban President Fidel Castro standing on stage
3. Book by Fidel Castro entitled in Spanish: "We can build the fairest society in the world"
4. President Fidel Castro listening to speaker
5. SOUNDBITE:...
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Army general predicts "tough days" as US troop build-up unfolds
1. Wide of Senate Armed Services hearing room
2. US Lieutenant General David Petraeus sitting down at witness table
3. Wide of Senate Armed Services Committee
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lieutenant General David Petraeus, US Commander in...
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UK: LONDON: NELSON MANDELA ADDRESSES PARLIAMENT
English/Nat
The British passion for Nelson Mandela continues unabated on the third day of his four- day state visit.
Full British pomp and ceremony surrounded the South African President at the Palace of Westminster, where he addressed...
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US Government Review Part 1 - 3 Branches of Government
A fun and interesting teacher describes the three branches of the US government. His lecture style and ability to explain with good examples could be a really big help to older students needing a tutorial or extra support in...
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Constitution Lecture 6: Who is the Ultimate Arbiter?
Is there one ultimate arbiter who has the final say on issues or questions related to whether as act is constitutional or not? Lecture six discusses the powers each branch of the government has in making final judgments on constitutional...
Curated OER
The US Government
This is an unusual video, but it contains some helpful tools that could be useful for teaching elementary aged children the basics of the US government. There is no narration to accompany this clip, but the slide show at the beginning is...
National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center: Constitution Hall Pass: The Legislative Branch
Video introduced by John Lewis, a member of the House of Representatives. He discusses the legislative branch of the government, what elected members do, the importance of voting and of lobbying representatives. We are then taken on a...
Other
Center on Congress: Teaching With Primary Resources
Website for students and teachers using primary resources to explore historical events to learn about the U.S. Congress. Includes lesson plans and interactive activities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Federal Law
Video [19:00] in which Senator Diane Feinstein and Representative Pete Sessions discuss with a group of high school students the legislative process. An informative explanation with visuals and anecdotal information to support...