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Wolfensohn with UN officials, briefing excerpts
1. Various shots of UN headquarters building
2. Close up UN flag
3. Wide shot press conference, James Wolfensohn, World Bank President, and Sergio Vieira de Mello, UN Special Representative for Iraq
4. SOUNDBITE (English) James...
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Speaking along side British Prime Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama says the United States, Britain and their NATO allies are committed to shifting to a support role in Afghanistan in 2013. (March 14)
HEADLINE: Obama reaffirms commitment to Afghan strategy
CAPTION: Speaking along side British Prime Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama says the United States, Britain and their NATO allies are committed to shifting to a...
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SOUTH AFRICA: DESMOND TUTU CALLS FOR DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu has lent his support to civil rights campaigners calling for democracy in Nigeria following the death of General Sani Abacha earlier this week.
He also called for the release of Moshood Abiola, the...
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British PM Cameron on Syria, Falklands and Capello
1. Wide and zoom in of Nordic & Baltic Prime Ministers & British Prime Minister taking places at Northern Future Forum news conference
2. Mid of British Prime Minister David Cameron, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and...
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SNC and government delegates comment on face-to-face talks
The first face-to-face meeting between Syria's government and the opposition hoping to overthrow Bashar Assad started and ended after barely a half-hour Saturday, with the two sides facing each other silently as a United Nations mediator...
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KOFI ANNAN HOLDS NEWS CONFERENCE AFTER SYRIA TALKS
UN special envoy Kofi Annan said on Friday he is "frustrated" over the continued violence in Syria.
He told reporters in Beirut that Syrian president Bashar Assad must send a signal to the international community that he's determined to...
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US Commander of NATO training mission says more trainers needed
Kabul - 12 February 2011
1. Wide of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) meeting regarding expanding the number of trainers for NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
2. Close of NATO insignia on member's sleeve
3. Mid of members during...
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Foreign Secretary Hague meets President Suleiman, comments
1. Various of UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and his delegation meeting Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and his delegation
2. Hague at news briefing
3. SOUNDBITE (English) William Hague, British Foreign Secretary:
"The situation...
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The U.S.-led military coalition is making progress in Libya, and the Pentagon is looking to hand off responsibility to other partners.
HEADLINE: Coalition stops Gadhafi push on rebel stronghold
CAPTION: The U.S.-led military coalition is making progress in Libya, and the Pentagon is looking to hand off responsibility to other partners. (March 21)
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Democratic Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo says he will not raise taxes to cover the state's budget shortfall and will make cuts to health care and education instead. He spoke to reporters following a meeting with outgoing Gov. David Paterson.
HEADLINE: Cuomo meets witih Paterson; says no tax hikes
CAPTION: Democratic Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo says he will not raise taxes to cover the state's budget shortfall and will make cuts to health care and education instead. He spoke to...
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The first face-to-face meeting between Syria's government and the opposition lasted barely a half-hour Saturday, with the two sides facing each other silently as a U.N. mediator laid groundwork for talks intended to lead Syria out of civil war. (Jan. 25)
The first face-to-face meeting between Syria's government and the opposition hoping to overthrow President Bashar Assad ended after barely a half-hour Saturday, with the two sides facing each other silently as a U.N. mediator laid...
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US president meets military commanders during surprise visit
US President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Sunday where he pledged to bring America's longest war to a "responsible end" by the close of the year.
He promised that a decision would soon be made on keeping a small...
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Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told troops at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune that he supports President Obama's new Afghanistan war strategy and his decision to start transferring security to Afghan forces in July 2011.
HEADLINE: Mullen: 18-24 months to turn Afghanistan war around
CAPTION: Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told troops at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune that he supports President Obama's new Afghanistan war...
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4:3 Secretary of state on crises in Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia
1. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez walking to microphones
2. SOUDBITE: (English) Hillary Rodham Clinton, US Secretary of State:
"We are watching the situation closely and...
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Some opposition members hesitant over next round of talks with Assad govt negotiators
Some members of the Syrian National Coalition have returned to Istanbul after a tumultuous week of peace talks aimed at finding a solution to Syria's deadly civil war.
Syrian President Bashar Assad's delegation has refused to commit to...
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Afghan official outlines plans for next phase of security handover
Kabul - 31 December 2012
1. Various of news conference
2. Close of cameraman
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, Chairman, Afghanistan Transition Coordination Commission:
"The government of Afghanistan has made the decision...
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ISAF presser of Dutch forces withdrawal from Afghanistan
1. Wide of news conference
2. Cutaway of journalists
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Brigadier General Josef Blotz, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Spokesman:
"We have still the necessary capabilities, of all sorts, to make sure...
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German FM Frank-Walter Steinmeier comments on Ukraine unrest, says he is worried
Germany on Friday urged the US, Europe and Russia to work together to help Ukraine make the transition to peace.
"This transition will have to be achieved first of all by the Ukrainians themselves, but Europe, the United States and...
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USA: CLINTON URGES PROMPT TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY IN INDONESIA
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President Clinton on Thursday urged a prompt transition to democracy in Indonesia following President Suharto's resignation.
The president said he welcomed the decision of Suharto to hand power to his vice president after 32...
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Australian FM meets Tunisian officials, comments on Libya crisis
Australia's foreign minister says his country is doubling its financial assistance to Libyan refugees seeking safety in Tunisia.
Kevin Rudd told The Associated Press in an interview in Tunisia on Thursday that Australia had already...
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Dodd looking for late surge in Iowa
HEADLINE: Dodd looking for late surge in Iowa
CAPTION: Democratic presidential hopeful, Senator Chris Dodd is campaigning hard in Iowa. He's even moved his wife and two daughters there for the duration of his campaign leading up to the...
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Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday officially welcomed Israel's president, who is visiting the country for six days.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday officially welcomed Israel's president, who is visiting the country for six days.
Shimon Peres attended a ceremony at the Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City on the second day...
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Secretary of State Clinton speaks for the first time since leaving hospital
1. Wide of US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton with US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney and family, zoom in to Clinton, pull out to another wide as reporter asks question
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of...
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In an interview with The Associated Press President Barack Obama talks about the situation in Libya, pulling troops out of the war in Afghanistan and whether or not the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba should be closed.
HEADLINE (48 characters): AP Exclusive: Obama on Libya, Afghanistan, Gitmo
CAPTION: (255 characters): In an interview with The Associated Press President Barack Obama talks about the situation in Libya, pulling troops out of the war in...