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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Santa Run in Hamilton - Canada

People dressed as Santa Claus attend the 2025 Santa Run in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on November 29, 2025. Hundreds of participants took part in the annual event on Saturday this year. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Race - Skopje

People dressed as Santa Clauses run during the traditional Santa race in Skopje, North Macedonia, December 29, 2024. Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Race - Skopje

People dressed as Santa Clauses run during the traditional Santa race in Skopje, North Macedonia, December 29, 2024. Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Race - Skopje

People dressed as Santa Clauses run during the traditional Santa race in Skopje, North Macedonia, December 29, 2024. Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Hundreds of people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Hundreds of people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Hundreds of people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Hundreds of people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Dozens of people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Hundreds of people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIII Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIII Santa Claus Race, on December 22, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white (with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age). Santa Claus and the 9,000 participants enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. From each of the registrations 1€ goes to the project 'Criando en positivo' of the Red Cross to promote child welfare by supporting and accompanying families in situations of social vulnerability. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Run - Budapest

People in Santa Claus costumes participate in the annual Santa Run in Budapest, Hungary on December 8, 2024. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Run - Budapest

People in Santa Claus costumes participate in the annual Santa Run in Budapest, Hungary on December 8, 2024. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Run - Budapest

People in Santa Claus costumes are pictured during the annual Santa Run in Budapest, Hungary on December 8, 2024. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Run - Budapest

People in Santa Claus costumes participate in the annual Santa Run in Budapest, Hungary on December 8, 2024. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Run - Budapest

People in Santa Claus costumes participate in the annual Santa Run in Budapest, Hungary on December 8, 2024. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Run - Budapest

People in Santa Claus costumes participate in the annual Santa Run in Budapest, Hungary on December 8, 2024. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALTA-VALLETTA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-FILM FESTIVAL

(240204) -- VALLETTA, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Charmaine St. John (L), the mayor of Santa Lucija, and Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Centre in Malta, pose for a photo at Malta's National Centre for Creativity in Valletta, Malta, Feb. 2, 2024. The fifth "Happy Chinese New Year" film festival kicked off on Friday evening with the Chinese film "The Rescue" at Malta's National Centre for Creativity in Valletta. Three more Chinese films: "My People, My Homeland," "A Little Red Flower," and "Hi, Mom" will be showcased during the festival, which will run through Feb. 20. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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5th Chinese New Year film festival kicks off in Malta

STORY: 5th Chinese New Year film festival kicks off in Malta SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people coming and watching film 2. various of people taking part in prize draw STORYLINE: The fifth "Happy Chinese New Year" film festival kicked off on Friday evening with the Chinese film "The Rescue" at Malta's National Center for Creativity in Valletta. Three more Chinese films: "My People, My Homeland," "A Little Red Flower," and "Hi, Mom" will be showcased during the festival, which will run through Feb. 20. The festival is jointly organized by the China Cultural Center in Malta and the National Center for Creativity to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10. Charmaine St. John, the mayor of Santa Lucija, said she is deeply impressed by "The Rescue," describing it as a "nice film." Given her background as a pilot, she found a special connection wit

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Türkiye detains 17 suspected IS members over links to Istanbul's church attack

STORY: Türkiye detains 17 suspected IS members over links to Istanbul's church attack SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the operation STORYLINE: Turkish police on Saturday detained 17 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) over their alleged links to the recent church attack in Türkiye's largest city Istanbul, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. Police forces, in coordination with the National Intelligence Organization units, launched an operation against the suspects in the city, during which a large number of documents were seized, according to the broadcaster. On Friday, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced that Turkish authorities arrested 25 people in relation to the attack on charges of "membership in an organization" and "intentional homicide." Two assailants, who were believed to be associated with the IS, shot a Turkish citizen dead during a service at the Santa Maria Chu

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Annual Piraeus Santa Run held in Greece to welcome Christmas

STORY: Annual Piraeus Santa Run held in Greece to welcome Christmas SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: PIRAEUS, Greece CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes running 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Mayor of Piraeus 3. various of people dressed in Santa Claus costumes STORYLINE: Hundreds of runners of all ages, dressed in Santa Claus costumes, hit the streets of Greece's largest port on Sunday in the 4th annual Piraeus Santa Run, organized by the municipality. The participants ran a short 1-kilometer distance from the City Hall to the municipal theater to send wishes for the holiday season and called on people to not forget those in need and support charities to help everyone celebrate Christmas. SOUNDBITE (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Mayor of Piraeus "We wish the best to all. We are having fun. This is what holidays are for. We should enjoy the days, smile, and have fun, especially children, because we always say t

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-SANTA RUN

(231218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the Santa Run in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-SANTA RUN

(231218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A dog is seen in the Santa Run in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-SANTA RUN

(231218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the Santa Run in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-SANTA RUN

(231218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the Santa Run in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)