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UN War Crimes panel investigating 14 cases of suspected chemical weapons attacks in Syria
The chairman of a UN war crimes panel said it is investigating 14 suspected chemical attacks in Syria, dramatically escalating the stakes after diplomatic breakthroughs that saw the Syrian government agree to dismantle its chemical...
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USA: SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TOBACCO BILL PRESS CONFERENCE
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Just one day before the U-S Senate Commerce Committee begins legislative work on a tobacco settlement compromise, tobacco industry representatives say they may walk out on the deal.
The bill would increase cigarettes by more...
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USA: TOBACCO COMPANIES VOW TO FIGHT TROUBLED TOBACCO DEAL
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Tobacco companies are not only dropping support for comprehensive legislation in Congress but have vowed to start fighting instead.
On Wednesday Philip Morris and Lorillard are joining R-J. Reynolds in actively opposing a...
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President Al-Yawer speaks to National Press Club
1. News conference
2. Cameraman
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ghazi al-Yawer, Iraqi Interim President:
"First of all about inviting NATO, definitely we would want multi-national forces from countries which are effective, we do not want to...
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USA: WASHINGTON: CLINTON JOINS DEBATE ON PATIENTS RIGHTS
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President Clinton joined the debate on a Patients' Bill of Rights on Tuesday as the U-S Senate geared up for a vote on the prospective legislation.
Before leaving on a day trip to Florida, President Clinton urged lawmakers to...
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President Barack Obama says progress is being made on health care reform legislation, but there is grumbling from both parties that Obama is rushing
HEADLINE: Democrats divided on health care overhaul
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says progress is being made on health care reform legislation, but there is grumbling from both parties that Obama is rushing. (July 21)
[Notes:ANCHOR...
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Wealthy Chinese investors urge Canada to allow them to immigrate
Chinese millionaires on Tuesday pleaded for the Canadian government not to throw away the immigration applications of thousands of Chinese nationals as part of its plans to end a backlogged investor programme.
At a news conference, 10...
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Immigration opponents begin building border fence
1. Wide shot of fence being built
2. Close-up of US flag
3. Fence with US flags on top
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jim Campbell, donated $100,000 US dollars to build fence:
"Went on down and got a 100-thousand dollars home equity loan on my...
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Headlines, reax to upcoming referendum on repaying bank losses
1. Pan of newspapers, all headlines about Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson vetoing legislation to repay British and Dutch governments for loans
2. Newspaper headline reading (Icelandic) "Uncertainty and unrest after the...
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FIFA official comments on ticket scandal
FIFA's head of media said on Tuesday the international football governing body was firmly opposed to "any form of violation of criminal law and the ticketing regulations."
Delia Fischer's statements came after a World Cup corporate...
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Bosnian FM on arrest; more reax from NAM summit
1. Wide exterior of Non-Aligned Movement Conference venue
2. Wide interior, Bosnian Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj walking along corridor
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sven Alkalaj, Bosnian Foreign Minister:
"I think the justice has been...
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Dutch court rejects appeal for immediate release
1. Wide exterior Dutch District court
2. Close up sign "Justice Palace"
3. Interior court room
4. Arrival of presiding judge, Roel Paris
5. Cut away
6. Milosevic attorney, Eric Olof
7. SOUNDBITE: (Dutch) Judge Roel Paris
"This leads us...
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West Bank - Hanan Ashrawi resigns
Hanan Ashrawi, one of the most prominent members of Yasser Arafat's cabinet, announced her resignation in Ramallah on Thursday (06/08).
WS exterior Grand Park Hotel;
SOT Hanan Ashrawi, former Palestinian Higher Education Minister "I...
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A day after a federal appeals court allowed most of Texas' new abortion restrictions to take effect during a legal challenge, about a third of Texas' clinics were barred from performing the procedure. (Nov. 1)
SOUNDBITE: Brian Mitchell/ Pro-Life Protester
"We have been working for years to change the supreme court decision on abortion, and we are making a little progress in Texas. We've just had some good news this week."
SOUNDBITE:...
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USA: NAZI-ERA SLAVE LABOUR CAMP SURVIVORS LATEST
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U-S lawmakers are presenting a bill to Congress which would ensure that Nazi-era slave labour camp survivors would receive compensation for their forced work during World War Two.
On a visit to Washington, German Foreign...
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US President Obama signs an equal pay act
1. Wide shot US President Barack Obama and Lilly Ledbetter walking in to the East Room at the White House
2. Cutaway Ledbetter
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"In signing this bill today I intend to send a clear...
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FRANCE: NICE: EU LEADERS SUMMIT: PREVIEW
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Despite proclamations of optimism about a major European Union (EU) summit in Nice, success is far from assured as E-U leaders attempt to revamp their organisation to make room for young democracies from Eastern Europe.
On...
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Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation's year-old health care overhaul through the House Wednesday, brushing aside opposition in the Senate and a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
HEADLINE: House Votes to repeal Obama's health care law
CAPTION: Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation's year-old health care overhaul through the House Wednesday, brushing aside...
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Federal prosecutors are examining the case in which New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's administration is accused of orchestrating the lane closures on the George Washington Bridge for political gain. (Jan. 10)
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is continuing to face challenges related to the scandal that rocked his administration this week and threatens to tarnish his national image ahead of the next presidential contest.
Federal prosecutors...
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President Barack Obama told Americans on Saturday his student loan overhaul should help drive college graduation rates back to the top worldwide and save money in the process
HEADLINE: Obama: ''A momentous week for America''
CAPTION: Calling it a momentous week for America, President Obama touted the health care bill passed into law this week during his weekly address. He also highlighted student loan reforms...
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Women hold protest against contentious marriage law
1. Wide of Afghan women protesting against a recent contentious marriage Afghan law
2. Mid of protesters and security
3. Protesters marching while holding banners, reading (Dari) "We want a law which respects human dignity"
4....
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LAVROV ON ARMS FOR SYRIA, FABIUS, WESTERWELLE ON SYRIA
Russia's foreign minister on Wednesday rejected accusations by US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton that Moscow was sending attack helicopters to Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime.
Sergey Lavrov said, during a visit to the...
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How Lame Will the Lame Duck Congress Be?
Nov.10 -- The president may very well defy Republicans and push forward on immigration. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Amnesty International says Egypt is systematically abusing its detainees
1. Exterior shot of Syndicate of Journalists building
2. Wide shot of news conference
3. Camera crews
5. Osama Hassan Mustafa Nasr, also known as Abu Omar sitting with the reporters
6. Close up of Nasr
7. Wide shot of news...