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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Welcomes Mahmoud Abbas - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), greets the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas (left), at La Moncloa Palace, on September 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the two since Spain recognized Palestine as a state and they will discuss the situation in Gaza and the escalating tension in the Middle East. Sanchez and Abbas have had numerous contacts in recent years both by telephone and face to face in some international events and in the visit that the head of the Executive made to Ramallah last year as part of a tour of several countries after the Hamas attacks in Israeli territory on October 7 last year. Phot oby Alejandro Martínez Velez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malta holds Freedom Day regatta

STORY: Malta holds Freedom Day regatta SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the regatta STORYLINE: Malta on Saturday held the annual Freedom Day regatta at the Valletta Grand Harbour. This year's event was held a week earlier than originally planned, as Freedom Day coincides with Easter Sunday. In Malta, the traditional rowing event takes place twice a year. The first event is usually on March 31, marking Freedom Day to commemorate the withdrawal of British troops and the Royal Navy from Malta in 1979. The second is usually held on Sept. 8, known as Victory Day. Through these two events, people are encouraged to enjoy sports and at the same time to celebrate important historical dates. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Temple fair held in Nigerian capital to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Temple fair held in Nigerian capital to celebrate Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTINS IFAENYI, Businessman STORYLINE: With the Year of the Dragon just around the corner, the Chinese community in Nigeria held a temple fair on Saturday. The event, organized by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the China Cultural Center in Abuja, witnessed a large turnout of merrymakers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria "If we really try to make a difference, this is a very important year not only for this new government and also for the long-term development of the two nations." It was the first of several events outlined for the celebration of what is also known as the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTINS IFAENYI, Bu

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The opening meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2023. Top 10 China news events of 2023 1. "Two sessions" gather steam for China to forge ahead In March, China convened the "two sessions," which are the yearly gatherings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). New leaders of state institutions and the CPPCC National Committee were elected during these sessions of the country's national legislative and political advisory bodies. On March 10, Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president and chairman of the country's Central Military Commission at the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC. The "two sessions" have built consensus and strength for building a strong nation and advancing national rejuvenation, greatly inspiri

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Corporal María del Carmen Gómez Hurtado, who was the first female paratrooper to lead the 12-O parade while carrying the flag of Spain, during the parade on October 12 'National Holiday Day', at the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Corporal María del Carmen Gómez Hurtado, who was the first female paratrooper to lead the 12-O parade while carrying the flag of Spain, during the parade on October 12 'National Holiday Day', at the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Legion and its goat 'Pacoli' pass by the royal tribune during the parade of October 12 'National Holiday Day', in the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Legion and its goat 'Pacoli' during the parade of October 12 'National Holiday Day', in the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess Leonor during the parade on October 12 'National Holiday Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

National Police vehicles pass by the royal grandstand during the parade of October 12 'National Holiday Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, Oct. 12, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess Leonor during the parade on October 12 'National Holiday Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The JEMAD, Admiral Teodoro Lopez Calderon (l) and King Felipe VI (r), on their arrival at the parade of October 12 'National Day', in the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor, during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

(L-R) Acting Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

King Felipe VI greets the president of the Government of Navarre, Maria Chivite, during the parade of October 12 'National Day', in the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a lady cadet, is in uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

King Felipe VI and Princess of Asturias, Leonor, on their arrival at the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by the air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Royals Preside Over The October 12 Parade - Madrid

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor and King Felipe VI during the parade on October 12 'National Day', at the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on October 12, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The events begin with the raising of the national flag and the tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain, followed by air and ground parades of different units in which 4,177 military personnel participate. This year is the first year in which a woman unfurls the flag by parachute. The parade changes its route and the Royal Tribune is now located in the Plaza de Neptuno. In addition, Leonor de Borbón, immersed in her military training as a cadet lady, wears her uniform after two years of absence due to her studies in Wales. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races resume after 4 years

STORY: Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races resume after 4 years DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI WEI, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangdong Dragon Boat Association 3. various of visitors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Polish visitor STORYLINE: The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races made a thrilling return to Victoria Harbour on Saturday, as about 4,000 athletes from over 160 teams competed in 17 events during the two-day tournament. The modern dragon boat race was held in Hong Kong for the first time in 1976 to celebrate the Duanwu Festival. Now, the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races have become a flagship tournament. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI WEI, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangdong Dragon Boat Association "In terms of the performance of the whole teams, the teams from the Chinese mainland as well as Hong Kong and Macao are at the forefront in the world. We ho

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Slovak capital stages City Days festival, expects return of more Chinese tourists

STORY: Slovak capital stages City Days festival, expects return of more Chinese tourists DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Slovak): JULIUS BUDAY, Spokesperson for Bratislava Tourist Board 3. various of the festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Slovak): JULIUS BUDAY, Spokesperson for Bratislava Tourist Board STORYLINE: Slovakia's capital held its annual Bratislava City Days festival over the weekend, welcoming residents and tourists of all age groups and from all over the world to participate in more than 200 events spread all over the city. SOUNDBITE 1 (Slovak): JULIUS BUDAY, Spokesperson for Bratislava Tourist Board "The history of the Bratislava City Days can be divided into two parts. The first one is the historical part as in the 13th century, approximately on April 24. The men and women of Bratislava were granted the right to choose their representatives. And then there is the modern aspect of the Bratislav

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Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

NANJO, Japan - Ai Miyazato plays a putt in the second round of the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies in Ryukyu Golf Club in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. Miyazato, fresh off winning the first two events of the U.S. LPGA Tour, shot a 71 for a 3-under 141 total, two strokes behind the leaders in a tie for sixth.

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Sapporo to offer tastings of beer made with 'space' barley

TOKYO, Japan - A woman holds two bottles of Space Barley beer from Sapporo Breweries Ltd. on Dec. 2, the world's first beer made with barley descending from plants grown inside the International Space Station. Sapporo said the same day it will hold tastings of Sapporo Space Barley in January, inviting a total of 30 couples through a lottery to the events at the company's six plants from Hokkaido to Oita Prefecture. The space brew is not available for sale.

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Russia's Lavrov visits Hakodate

HAKODATE, Japan - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) cuts a tape at the opening ceremony for the Russian center in Hakodate, southern Hokkaido, on Nov. 4. Lavrov visited Hakodate on the first leg of his two-day visit to Japan to attend events marking the 150th anniversary this year of the opening of Russia's first consulate in Japan.

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Jones, Oldroyd win at Queenstown Marathon

STORY: Jones, Oldroyd win at Queenstown Marathon DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of runners competing in the Queenstown Marathon STORYLINE: Home runner Daniel Jones and Hannah Oldroyd from Britain won the men's and women's races of the Queenstown Marathon respectively on Saturday as the picturesque event attracted over 12,000 athletes. Wellington-based Jones won the men's race in two hours 26 minutes and 30 seconds, while Oldroyd finished first in the women's race with 2:53:09. "A marathon is always hard work but to be back in Queenstown racing again is awesome, it was amazing, it was pretty perfect conditions, a little bit windy but we had such good crowd support and when it comes down to it, racing is racing, so that's what drove us home in the end," said Jones. There are four events in this year's Queenstown Marathon including full marathon, half marathon, the 10km and 3km Kids Run. Over 12,000 athletes took part in the

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Free monkeypox vaccine offered during charity event in New Orleans

STORY: Free monkeypox vaccine offered during charity event in New Orleans DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: NEW ORLEANS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Red Dress Run" 2. various of the free monkeypox vaccination event STORYLINE: The health department of New Orleans, a U.S. city, offered free monkeypox vaccines at French Quarter, a local landmark last Saturday. The free vaccination was held during the "Red Dress Run", a charity event. People needed to meet certain criteria to be vaccinated. Given the fact that the vaccine supplies were limited, the event was on a first-come, first-served basis. The organizer introduced that this was the first free monkeypox vaccination event the New Orleans Health Department had organized, and they will host some other events later. The U.S. federal government declared a public health emergency on August 4 to step up its response to the monkeypox outbreak. Canceled for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the "Red Dress Run" in

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Barcelona hosts 27th International Symposium on Electronic Arts

STORY: Barcelona hosts 27th International Symposium on Electronic Arts DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the artwork of the International Symposium on Electronic Arts 2. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): PAU ALSINA, Director of ISEA 2022 in Barcelona STORYLINE: The 27th edition of ISEA, the International Symposium on Electronic Arts, was held in Barcelona for the first time from June 10 to 16. ISEA is one of the world's most prominent international arts and technology events. The annual symposium has not been held in Europe for 10 years, and for the past two years has only taken place online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): PAU ALSINA, Director of ISEA 2022 in Barcelona "Attendees were really looking forward to meeting each other again in person, and Barcelona as the host city, with its spirit of bringing people together, as a Mediterranean city open to the world, was clearly the ideal venue after two years of the pandemic.

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Lights of Vivid returns to Australia

STORY: Lights of Vivid returns to Australia DATELINE: June 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lights of Vivid show, illuminations and installations STORYLINE: After being canceled two years in a row due to the pandemic, one of Sydney's most iconic events, Vivid Sydney, once again lights up the city's most famous landmarks. From May 27 to June 18, each night as the sun goes down Sydney is lit up with illuminations, installations and interactive events, bringing together light artists, music makers and a variety of creatives to celebrate the soul of Sydney. New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres, who kicked off the 23-day event last week, said after two years of darkness Vivid 2022 would be "bigger, brighter and bolder" than ever. And for the first time in its 12-year history, the event was kicked off with a "First Light" smoking ceremony and indigenous performance, in acknowledgment and celebration of Australia's indige