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China: Residents Team Up to Right Overturned Car in Hefei

On October 16, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui, residents teamed up to upright an overturned car after a road accident, impressing locals with their quick and coordinated effort.

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Ethiopia Tigray in Crisis

Ethiopia Tigray in Crisis

35-year-old Letebrahan sits outside the tent she shares with her one-year-old daughter Zenehawit in Mekele, Ethiopia, on March 20, 2025. The last aid they received was 9 kilograms of wheat per person from the NGO Samaritan’s Purse. The family can no longer afford essential medicine, previously covered by USAID. The suspension of USAID and cuts from other aid organisations have severely impacted citizens, leaving displaced communities without adequate food or medicine. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

US President-elect Donald Trump (C) looks on as evangelist president of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham (L) devliers an invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

US President-elect Donald Trump (C) bows his head as US evangelist president of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham devliers an invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

US President-elect Donald Trump (C) looks on as evangelist president of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham (L) devliers an invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

Trump and Vance Swearing-In Ceremony - USA

US President-elect Donald Trump (C) bows his head as US evangelist president of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham devliers an invocation during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, USA on January 20, 2025. Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Trevor Manzuik showers his property in water after having been given a boat ride by a good samaritan, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Manzuik and his wife Pat were evacuated from the site due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Trevor Manzuik showers his property in water after having been given a boat ride by a good samaritan, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Manzuik and his wife Pat were evacuated from the site due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Trevor Manzuik showers his property in water after having been given a boat ride by a good samaritan, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Manzuik and his wife Pat were evacuated from the site due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Trevor Manzuik showers his property in water after having been given a boat ride by a good samaritan, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Manzuik and his wife Pat were evacuated from the site due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Trevor Manzuik and his wife Pat are given a boat ride by good samaritan Christy Dewalt, not seen, back to their home they were evacuated from due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Trevor Manzuik and his wife Pat are given a boat ride by good samaritan Christy Dewalt, not seen, back to their home they were evacuated from due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Pat Manzuik and her husband Trevor use a paddleboat to get to shore after being given a boat ride by good samaritan Christy Dewalt, back right, back to their home they were evacuated from due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Explosive Wildfire Engulfs Shuswap Lake Region - Canada

Smoke fills the air as Pat Manzuik and his wife Trevor use a paddleboat to get to shore after being given a boat ride by good samaritan Christy Dewalt, back right, back to their home they were evacuated from due to the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, in Scotch Creek, BC, Canada, Sunday, August 20, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-SAMARITANS-SHAVUOT FESTIVAL

MIDEAST-NABLUS-SAMARITANS-SHAVUOT FESTIVAL

(230625) -- NABLUS, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Samaritan child participates in a traditional ceremony celebrating the Shavuot festival atop Mount Gerizim near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 25, 2023. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-SAMARITANS-SHAVUOT FESTIVAL

MIDEAST-NABLUS-SAMARITANS-SHAVUOT FESTIVAL

(230625) -- NABLUS, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Samaritan participates in a traditional ceremony celebrating the Shavuot festival atop Mount Gerizim near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 25, 2023. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(230511) -- NABLUS, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan community take part in the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, May 10, 2023. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(230511) -- NABLUS, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A priest of the Samaritan community holds up Torah scroll during the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, May 10, 2023. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(230511) -- NABLUS, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan community take part in the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, May 10, 2023. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(230503) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on May 3, 2023. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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U.S. aid shipment arrives in flood-hit N. Korea

U.S. aid shipment arrives in flood-hit N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A U.S. humanitarian aid shipment arrives at Pyongyang airport on the evening of Sept. 3, 2011, to help recovery following major flooding in North Korea in the summer. The cargo plane that landed at the airport contained $900,000 worth of medical supplies, soap, blankets, cooking kits and other items, according to the U.S.-based aid group Samaritan's Purse.

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITANS-SUKKOT

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITANS-SUKKOT

(221007) -- NABLUS, Oct. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Samaritan hangs a pomegranate to the ceiling of his house in preparation for the celebration of Sukkot, Feast of the Tabernacles, at Mount Gerizim near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Oct. 7, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITANS-SUKKOT

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITANS-SUKKOT

(221007) -- NABLUS, Oct. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Samaritan hangs a pomegranate to the ceiling of his house in preparation for the celebration of Sukkot, Feast of the Tabernacles, at Mount Gerizim near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Oct. 7, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-SHAVUOT FESTIVAL

MIDEAST-NABLUS-SHAVUOT FESTIVAL

(220605) -- NABLUS, June 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Samaritan priests participate in a traditional ceremony celebrating the Shavuot festival atop Mount Gerizim near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 5, 2022. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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Samaritan pilgrims celebrate Passover on Mount Gerizim

STORY: Samaritan pilgrims celebrate Passover on Mount Gerizim DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: NABLUS, Palestine CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Samaritan people celebrating the Passover on Mount Gerizim in Nablus city STORYLINE: The Samaritan community in the West Bank started to celebrate the Passover on Mount Gerizim in Nablus on Thursday. The celebrations will last for seven days. The Samaritans are a small sect of about 880 people. Half of their community lives near Mount Gerizim, south of Nablus, while the other half in Holon, Israel. For the first six days, the Samaritans usually gather at a synagogue in their neighborhood on Mount Gerizim. On the seventh day, male pilgrims, in traditional white dresses, flock to the top of the mountain hours before sunrise. As tradition goes, the members of the sect also exchange visits on the Passover, and eat fruits and sweets to celebrate this occasion. Mount Gerizim is a sacred place for the Samaritan sect that believes and performs its

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(220421) -- NABLUS, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A priest of the ancient Samaritan community holds up Torah scroll during the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 21, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(220421) -- NABLUS, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan community take part in the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 21, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(220421) -- NABLUS, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan community take part in the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 21, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(220421) -- NABLUS, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan community take part in the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 21, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-PASSOVER

(220421) -- NABLUS, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan community take part in the pilgrimage for the holy day of Passover on the top of Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 21, 2022. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(220414) -- NABLUS, April 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 14, 2022. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-NABLUS-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN-PASSOVER

(220414) -- NABLUS, April 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 14, 2022. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua)

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Aid to Russia fails to help

Aid to Russia fails to help

'Despite these wonderful crutches that my Samaritan friends have given me, I still can't make any progress'. Satirical comment on American and Japanese aid failing to boost the crippled Russian economy in WW1. Date: WW1

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U.S. aid shipment arrives in flood-hit N. Korea

U.S. aid shipment arrives in flood-hit N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A U.S. humanitarian aid shipment arrives at Pyongyang airport on the evening of Sept. 3, 2011, to help recovery following major flooding in North Korea in the summer. The cargo plane that landed at the airport contained $900,000 worth of medical supplies, soap, blankets, cooking kits and other items, according to the U.S.-based aid group Samaritan's Purse. (Kyodo)

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S. Korean student Samaritan had grad school dreams

S. Korean student Samaritan had grad school dreams

TOKYO - Lee Su Hyon (photo taken on Mt. Fuji climb) was contemplating returning to South Korea this summer to attend graduate school after a year and a half of language studies in Japan. But the 26-year-old was struck and killed by a commuter train on Tokyo's Yamanote loop line Jan. 26 as he and a Japanese photographer tried to rescue a drunken man who had fallen onto the tracks.

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