Below are 3 samples of television reports that I have worked on in the last period.

Sample -1United Nations peacekeeping troops patrolling Ivory Coast's tense capital Abidjan are seeing some signs of improvement in recent days. But the new Ivorian ambassador to the UN said he is worried about his country's future. Youssoufou Bamba, who represents the government of Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognized winner of last month's election, presented his credentials to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York. He said he is consulting with members of the Security Council ahead of a meeting next week on ways to help Ouattara assume power, but warned that his country is "on the brink of genocide." NS1 Incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo is facing continued calls from the international community to step down. West African leaders threatened military intervention if Gbagbo did not step aside, but instead of preparing a military strike, the African bloc is giving him more time. While Ouattara has gained widespread international recognition and is creating a shadow government from a hotel in Abidjan, Gbagbo maintains control of Ivory Coast's security forces. His most notorious lieutenant is even calling on diehard supporters to launch an unarmed assault on Ouattara's UN-defended base. Charles Ble Goude, the firebrand leader of Ivory Coast's "Young Patriot" movement told a cheering crowd of about 2,000 supporters that military intervention in the country would be "suicide" for the entire continent. Meanwhile, international pressure continues to increase on Gbagbo and his allies. The European Union has taken to 61 the number of people under a visa ban. The new people on the list include members of his government, the Constitutional Council and officials dealing with the military, economy and media. For its part, Canada said it will no longer recognize the Ivorian ambassador to Ottawa, appointed by Gbagbo, and that it would welcome new diplomatic representation.

Sample -2Another bloody day for Afghanistan. 14 civilians were killed and four others injured when a minivan struck a bomb in the Taliban heartland of southern Afghanistan. The device exploded on a road between the districts of Gereshk and Sangin in Helmand province. This is where US-led international troops are battling hard against the Islamist militants. Much of Helmand, which is the heart of Afghanistan's opium trade and also rich in agriculture, is under Taliban influence. At Patrol Base Gonzo in the district of Musa Qala, US Marines fire mortars over the walls of their newest base, to defend ground freshly captured from the Taliban -- a sign of progress, they say, after years of stalemate. They are on the frontline in one of the most sensitive areas in the nine-year war. A Taliban hub and historic opium trading centre, Musa Qala is seen as key to controlling other crucial districts in Helmand, and has been one of the most high-profile flashpoints in the war in recent years. A week after setting up base, Marines had edged forward a mile, but at the cost of daily gun battles and two of their men suffering serious wounds. US forces insist they are taking painstaking steps forward since taking over earlier this year from the British. Major Justin Ansel, Battalion Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment "Yeah it is slow to the grand scheme of things. We have been here ten years and we are just making this progress. This is only the second marine battalion we've had here, and the progress we have made as marines is awesome." Locals also say that security has improved since the Marines, working with Afghan forces, moved in. The US Marines insist that patience will eventually bring change to Musa Qala. Lieutenant Pete Carrothers "We've definitely had a lot of progress because we do so many patrols, we get out, we put our faces out there" "So they've started to build relations with the elders of the town and some of the kids, they give stuff out to people, they get stuff done for them, and so that's definitely built a relationship of trust."

But this is only the beginning of a counter-insurgency strategy that must be followed by development projects to convince villagers of supporting the government in Kabul.

Sample -3World leaders gather at the summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the first top-level meeting of the 56-nation group in 11 years. The OSCE was born in the 1970s to nurture rapprochement between Cold War enemies. But the organization has in recent years struggled to define a clear purpose. European Union President Herman Van Rompuy called on the OSCE to energize its role as a mediating influence in times of conflict. Herman Van Rompuy, European Union President: "We keep referring to Europe but in reality the OSCE's reach covers three continents. The European Union has changed too. The numbers of our member states has doubled, comprising now half of the OSCE membership. Our integration has deepened and more than ever before, we deliver a single message." In the opening address, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the OSCE should be more involved in Afghanistan. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General: "The United Nations would welcome greater OSCE involvement in supporting Afghan national programs and priorities. For our part, we are planning to launch regional program for Afghanistan and neighboring countries next year. It will foster cross-border cooperation in countering transnational 21st century threats of drug trafficking and organized crime." Remarks echoed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said the OSCE should help stabilize Afghanistan. Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State: "An increased role supporting our mutual interest in Afghanistan. And I thank the leaders at this table who have recognized that instability in Afghanistan is dangerous not only for central Asia but for the OSCE region as a whole. The OSCE itself should play a greater role. OSCE participating states have 1,200 miles of borders with Afghanistan. And we should expect OSCE efforts to improve border security, counter illicit trafficking, boost legitimate trade and promote economic development." Afghan President Hamid Karzai said that after three decades of war and destruction, Afghanistan has entered a new phase of its political, social and economic life. Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan: "Most of the OSCE member's states are supporting us and our efforts for reconstruction, rebuilding and counter-terrorism. Afghanistan has achieved considerable progress in

developing a vibrant economy; strengthen state institutions and rebuilding infrastructure. Empowering the institutions of public service particularly health, education and the promotion of rule of law. We believe all these achievements give us the strength and determination to prepare Afghanistan to gradually take over the responsibility for providing security within the next four years." Addressing reporters later in the day, Clinton said she had spoken to her colleagues about leaked WikiLeaks documents to allay their fears about the U.S. Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State: "I have certainly raised the issue of the leaks in order to assure our colleagues that it will not in any way interfere with American diplomacy or any commitment to continuing important work that is ongoing. I have not had any concerns expressed about whether any nation will not continue to work with and discuss matters import to us both." But she made no overt reference to the embarrassing leak of sensitive US diplomatic cables by the anti-secrecy website.