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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall at the Vatican on April 4, 2017. At the private audience Charles gave Francis produce from his Highgrove farm and the pontiff gave Charles a small bronze sculpture of an olive branch and told the prince to be ‘a man of peace’. The prince replied 'I'll do my best'. - Pope Francis will celebrate his 10th anniversary of pontificate on March 13. -- 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 Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall at the Vatican on April 4, 2017. At the private audience Charles gave Francis produce from his Highgrove farm and the pontiff gave Charles a small bronze sculpture of an olive branch and told the prince to be ‘a man of peace'. The prince replied 'I'll do my best'. -- 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 ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Rallies Continue After Istanbul Mayors Arrest - Istanbul

"I'll never quit my way. Liberty" placard during the rally in support of arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on April 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Supporters of the main opposition CHP Party gathered in Istanbul's Sisli district after the Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu, a member of opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and the main challenger in the next presidential election, was jailed on corruption charges, sparking the country's largest wave of demonstrations since the 2013 Gezi Park protests. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

A flag bearing an image of Donald J. Trump with the message “I’ll Be Back” is displayed at a vendor’s stand during President Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. Photo by Ali Khaligh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Acne Studios Photocall

Yunah, Moka, Minju, Wonhee and Iroha of I'LL-IT band attend the Acne Studios Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on September 25, 2024. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Acne Studios Photocall

Yunah, Moka, Minju, Wonhee and Iroha of I'LL-IT band attend the Acne Studios Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on September 25, 2024. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the Rugby union World Cup RWC 2023, Pool A match between France and Namibia at Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France on September 21, 2023. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the international rugby union Test match between France and Georgia at The Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux, south-western France on November 14, 2021. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Thibaud Moritz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the Rugby union World Cup RWC 2023, Pool A match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the Rugby union World Cup RWC 2023, Pool A match between France and Namibia at Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France on September 21, 2023. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the Rugby union World Cup RWC 2023, Pool A match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the Rugby union World Cup XV RWC Pool A match between France and Namibia at Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France on September 21, 2023. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn JAMINET of France during the World Cup 2023, Pool A rugby union match between France and Uruguay on September 14, 2023 at Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq near Lille, France - France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo Laurent Lairys / ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Jaminet b of France during the Guinness Six Nations match between France and England at Stade de France on March 19, 2022 in Paris, France. .France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet, Meilleur joueur Pro D2 - La 17ème Nuit du Rugby 2021 à l'Olympia in Paris, France on September 28, 2021. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the Rugby union World Cup RWC 2023, Pool A match between France and Uruguay at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 14, 2023 in Lille, France. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Malawi inaugurates new Vice President Michael Usi

STORY: Malawi inaugurates new Vice President Michael Usi SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of inauguration ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL USI, Vice president of Malawi 3. various of inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Malawi on Friday inaugurated new Vice President Michael Usi after President Lazarus Chakwera appointed him Thursday to replace Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10, creating a vacancy in the office of the Vice President. Usi, 56, took the oath of office in the Parliament Building Chamber in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, in front of President Chakwera, the Speaker of Parliament, members of Parliament, Judges and heads of foreign missions, among others. The new vice president pledged commitment to serving Malawians by helping the president find solutions to the challenges facing Malawians. "I accept the challenge and I'll work hard to make Malawians happy: I'll spend more t

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Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Shani, 25, is a student and part-time social media coordinator. She always thought that the occupation must end because of the harm it causes to Palestinians, but when the war started she realized the extent to which it hurts Israelis too — and not only in an indirect manner, through the militaristic and racist environment it creates. She also had to deal with the fact that her partner enlisted in the reserves. “As a leftist, I’ve never thought I’ll ever need to deal with this, and suddenly there's an ideological and emotional difficulty. If he was a combat soldier I wouldn’t be able to date him. And it’s also simply hard to be away from a person that is close to me in such a difficult time.” Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch tourist learns Tai Chi in S China's tourist county

STORY: Dutch tourist learns Tai Chi in S China's tourist county SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangshuo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAN GERRETSEN, Dutch tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAN GERRETSEN, Dutch tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHEN RONGHUA, Homestay owner in Yangshuo 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAN GERRETSEN, Dutch tourist STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAN GERRETSEN, Dutch tourist "My name is Han Gerretsen. I'm from the Netherlands. It's my third trip to China. This is the first time I'm here (Yangshuo) in this beautiful area. Our agent in the Netherlands told me that I absolutely have to visit this area because it is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. I've made a lot of trips here by e-bike and walking around. Today, I'll have my first Tai Chi lesson and I'm looking very, very forward to it, to learn it from a real master of Tai Chi." In a family trip to China this April,

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Vlog: Experience low-carbon lifestyle on east China's ecological island

STORY: Vlog: Experience low-carbon lifestyle on China's ecological island SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: SUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Taihu Lake Ecological Island in China's Suzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JULIA, German expat in China's Suzhou 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JULIA, German expat in China's Suzhou 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHAO MENG, Specialist, Marketing Department, State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Co. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JULIA, German expat in China's Suzhou STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JULIA, German expat in China's Suzhou "Hello everyone, my name is Julia. Today, my friends and I have come to the Taihu (Lake) Ecological Island in Suzhou, which is known as the 'green lung of Taihu Lake.' Come on, follow me and I'll show you around." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JULIA, German expat in China's Suzhou "We're at the farm now. It has vegetables and fruits grown here which have zero carbon emissions. Let's take a b

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Ali's tales of finding dragons | Dragon head carving in S China

STORY: Ali's tales of finding dragons | Dragon head carving in S China SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: March. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ali finding dragons 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BALLO ALI, Malian basketball blogger STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BALLO ALI, Malian basketball blogger "Join me for a city walk to experience the joy of the Year of the Dragon in Dongguan, and get to know the city in a different way. It is said that the best dragon boat scene is in Wanjiang, which has an age-old dragon boat culture. Rising Dragon Square. Swimming Dragon Street. I think there must be some stories about the dragon here. This dragon head is really good. This is interesting. I'll take this one. See you next time. Look, I find your dad. You look alike. Aren't you happy about this! This dragon head is not finished yet. (Hello.) Hello, I have been searching for dragons lately. (We specialize in making dragon heads (for dragon boats). This

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PFW - Acne Studios Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 - Arrivals NB

I'LL-IT attends the Acne Studios Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beyond Our Bodies

Shoshana is a queer trans Jewish academic and researcher in sexual and queer health. "I've always found myself on the periphery of peripheral groups: punks, queers, Jews... I'm always too A for B, too B for C etc. I've been very lucky to create my own communities and spaces with other queerdos and freax who exist in the same liminal ways that I do. These days I find my identity as a butch dyke to be the most prominent way that I connect to people, and the closest thing to a core description of who and what I am. Living in the 'margins' is challenging, but I'll take doggy-paddling through the world over wearing floaties and never learning to survive. » Shoshana Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong (R) receives the supplies of 2023 Tianjin Marathon, at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong (2nd L) poses with other runners for a group photo after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong stretches to warm up at a park in north China's Tianjin, in the early morning on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong talks with friends in north China's Tianjin, in the early morning on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong checks the route of the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong greets other runners after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong reacts after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong (L) receives the supplies of the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong (L) displays his medal after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong runs in north China's Tianjin, in the early morning on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong displays his medal after the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong (C) runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong displays his marathon medal at home in north China's Tianjin, Oct. 14, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong runs during the 2023 Tianjin Marathon, in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 15, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-MARATHON-SENIOR RUNNER (CN)

(231016) -- TIANJIN, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Runlong (L) buys sports supplements for the 2023 Tianjin Marathon in north China's Tianjin, on Oct. 12, 2023. Liu Runlong, 72, is a marathon enthusiast. He participated in the first marathon held in Tianjin in 1981. Liu lost his right hand in an accident at work in 1996. The physical disability did not stop him from running. Liu attended many marathon competitions in Beijing, Dalian, Xiamen and other cities in China. Every morning at four o'clock, Liu began to run along the Haihe River. "I'll run as long as I can. Marathon is not just for young men." he said. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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Malta to enhance cooperation with China: Heritage Malta chair

STORY: Malta to enhance cooperation with China: Heritage Malta chair DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Heritage Malta 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIO CUTAJAR, Chairman of Heritage Malta 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIO CUTAJAR, Chairman of Heritage Malta STORYLINE: Mario Cutajar is the chairman of Heritage Malta, the Mediterranean country's national agency for museums, conservation and cultural heritage. He said the rich cultures of China and Malta are under the spotlight at Heritage Malta ahead of his visit to China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIO CUTAJAR, Chairman of Heritage Malta "Yes, I'll be visiting China next week. This is my second visit to China. I love China. It's a beautiful country. It's very different from the culture we know. So you might say that the main objective is to understand each other more. Our culture is completely different and that is why more understanding between us both will prove fruitful for sure. If we don'

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Xinjiang, My home: BBQ restaurant owner dreams big

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: BBQ restaurant owner dreams big DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: RUOQIANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EZMET ASIM, BBQ restaurant owner in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang STORYLINE: Ezmet Asim runs a BBQ restaurant in Ruoqiang County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He says his business is getting better and better and he plans to expand his business in the future. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): EZMET ASIM, BBQ restaurant owner in Ruoqiang, Xinjiang "How do the kebabs taste? Yummy. Hi, my name is Ezmet Asim. I am a native of Ruoqiang County. I opened this BBQ restaurant in 2019. Daddy. You're back. Who bought these? Mummy. Which one is yours? This is mine, and this is for my brother. Enjoy yourself. I'll cook kebabs for you. OK? OK. Have fun. 2 kg of grilled lamb chops, please. Kebabs are the signature dish of my restaurant. This BBQ chef is from Hotan, Xinjiang. This is a special sauce for lamb chops baked in the tandoor oven. It i

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-SOFIA (CN)

(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia poses for photos in front of a painting at the Xinjiang Art Museum in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 20, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia (R) presents her paper-cutting work at the Xinjiang Library in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 23, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia (3rd R) performs with her colleagues at a theater in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 22, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia (C) rehearses with her colleagues at a theater in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 21, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia (C) learns paper-cutting at the Xinjiang Library in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 23, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia (1st R Rear) and her colleagues pose for photos with audiences at a theater in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 22, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia views a painting at the Xinjiang Art Museum in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 20, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(230727) -- URUMQI, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sofia (C) rehearses with her colleagues at a theater in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 21, 2023. "This is an unforgettable tour of Xinjiang - wondrous!" said Sofia Maksimovna Efremenko, a young Russian dancer who has spent a pleasant week here. A member of the song and dance ensemble "Zorenka" of Balashov City, Saratov Oblast of Russia, Sofia came along with more than 1,000 of her counterparts from Asia, Europe and Africa for the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival being held from July 20 to Aug. 5. Besides their performance on stage, Sofia and her colleagues visited places of interest in Urumqi for a profound experience of the Chinese culture, particularly the traditions in Xinjiang. "I'll definitely come again." (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)