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Ancient art of copper engraving at risk in Syria
The ancient art of copper engraving once thrived in the old markets of the Syrian capital Damascus .
But the ongoing conflict between the government and rebels is putting the traditional trade at risk.
In the heart of Damascus' old city,...
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FSA commander comments of Syrian chemical weapons and Aleppo
A self-described military coordinator of the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) said on Tuesday that President Bashar Assad's forces intended to use chemical weapons to target rebel positions within the country.
The comment came a day after a...
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UN team leaves hotel, spokesman on violence, mission developments
1. Various of UN observers in hotel lobby
2. New observers walking in parking lot
3. Norwegian observer walking past camera
4. Observers leaving Rotana hotel
5. Various of observers boarding bus
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Neeraj Singh,...
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Tens of thousands protest government''s economic policies
1. Various of security forces deploying for demonstration
2. Demonstrators holding placards
3. Close-up of banners
4. Wide top shot of demonstration
5. Various of demonstration
6. Demonstrators shouting
7. Various of demonstration
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Arrivals for Hariri's funeral includings Amr Moussa, Nabil Shaath
Baalbeck, Lebanon
1. Coffin of one of Rafik Hariri's bodyguards being carried out of house for burial
2. Mourners standing by
3. Coffin being carried away
4. Large crowd bearing black flags and posters of Hariri marching through...
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UN observers continue work as fresh attacks target symbols of state power
1. Tilt up exterior of Hotel Rotana in al-Mazzeh neighbourhood where UN observers are staying
2. UN vehicle driving away
3. UN vehicle outside hotel
4. Head of UN mission to Syria, Major General Robert Mood leaves hotel, says (English)...
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UN observers return to hotel after visiting neighbourhoods in Homs
1. Tracking shot of United Nations observer team arriving at Sheraton Hotel after Homs visit
2. Mid of UN observer team, including spokesperson Neeraj Singh walking into hotel
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Neeraj Singh, Spokesperson for UN...
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Syria/Israel - Christopher On Breakthrough In Peac
Announces breakthrough in peace process
US Secretary of State Warren Christopher announced a further breakthrough in the Middle East peace process on Tuesday (14/3). After intense negotiations in both Jerusalem and Damascus, Christopher...
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UNSMIS SPOKESWOMAN SAYS MOOD'S VISIT TO DEIR AL-ZOUR WAS "POSITIVE"
A mission to the north of Syria by the head of the UN observer team in the country has been described as "very positive" by the team's spokeswoman.
Major General Robert Mood, head of UNSMIS (United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria),...
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Security heightened as Muslim worshippers make their way to Al Aqsa mosque for prayers
Jerusalem
1. Wide of walls of Old City
2. Pan left from Israeli security and worshippers to Damascus gate (main entrance to Old City)
3. Mid of Israeli soldiers
4. Mid of worshippers and Israeli security crossing road
5. Mid of...
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Top Iranian official says Israel will regret its "latest aggression" on Syria
NOTE: This material was shot by an AP Television contractor working within Syrian government media guidelines
1. Pull out from Iranian flag to wide exterior shot of Iranian Embassy ++MUTE++
2. Wide of news conference ++MUTE++
3. Close-up...
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Trading at famous Damascus souk suffers amid continuing conflict
Syria's most famous market is feeling the strain of the country's three-and-a-half year civil war.
As the economy continues to be squeezed, traders in Al-Hamidiyeh Souk have been forced to raise their prices - while they watch their...
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MIDDLE EAST: GOLAN HEIGHTS HOMES CONSTRUCTION APPROVED
English/Nat
The Israeli government has approved the construction of dozens of homes in the Golan Heights, despite the resumption of peace talks with Syria, which is demanding the return of the entire plateau.
Israeli officials deny that...
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Cousin says Assad 'more afraid of inner circle'; Damascus voxpops, scenes in Turkey
The first cousin of Syrian President Bashar Assad said on Monday that the Syrian leader was "more worried about his inner circle" than a possible US-led military strike against his regime.
According to Ribal Al-Assad, a long-time critic...
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+4:3 US State Department comment on Syria and Russia
1. Wide of Victoria Nuland walking to podium
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Victoria Nuland, State Department Spokesperson:
"We've been consulting all week in New York on whether we could do a somewhat narrower resolution that nonetheless was...
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News briefing with Lt Gen Gaye who takes over from General Mood
The new commander for the 300-member UN observer force, Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye, spoke to reporters on Wednesday, after arriving earlier in Damascus.
Herve Ladsous, the United Nations official in charge of peacekeeping...
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UN COMMENT AFTER OBSERVERS VISIT ALLEGED MASSACRE VILLAGE
UN observers on Friday got their first direct look at a farming village where nearly 80 men, women and children were reportedly killed earlier this week in the latest massacre in Syria, saying they found body parts and damaged homes.
The...
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Syrian troops in Bekaa, defence minister, Nasrallah
Bekaa valley
1. Various of Syrian military position in Bekaa valley, showing Syrian soldiers beneath a mountain
2. Various of Syrian soldiers next to tank
3. Various of Syrian position on hill top in Bekaa valley
Beirut
4. SOUNDBITE...
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US, UK pressure on Syria; more Homs violence
The cries in a makeshift medical clinic hit by shells in Homs were getting more and more anguished.
The wounded and the dead lay on the floors in the corridors and rooms.
Activists said forces backing Bashar Assad's regime were...
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SYND 28 4 77 PRESIDENT ASSAD OF SYRIA MEETS BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY DAVID OWEN
President Hafez Assad Of Syria and British Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen talking at a news conference in Damascus. Assad warned that the Middle East will face another war unless 'just settlement' is reached.
+++SOUNDBITE+++1. ms Assad...
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Injured in hospital after reported suicide bombing
1. Main gate of the Hospital of Damascus
2. Two men crying in hospital
3. Emergency entrance at hospital
4. Pan of injured member of security forces
5. Tilt down from Iv-drip to injured member of security forces
6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic)...
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Iraq FM on why Iraq abstained in the vote on Syria
1. Wide of Iraqi Foreign Minister, Hoshyar Zebari walking down corridor
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Hoshyar Zebari, Iraq Foreign Minister:
"We took that decision (to abstain from Arab League vote on Syrian economic sanctions) out of the...
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Spanish FM holds talks, says Syria promised to use its influence on Hezbollah
1. Various of Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos getting out of car being greeted by authorities
2. Various shots of Syrian President Bashar Assad meeting Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos
3. SOUNDBITE:...
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Aftermath of deadly attack on Syrian TV station
Gunmen raided the headquarters of a pro-government Syrian TV station early on Wednesday, killing seven employees, kidnapping others and demolishing buildings, officials said.
Government officials denounced what they called a "massacre...