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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland raises the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland raises the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland dons the green jacket after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (C) of Northern Ireland poses for a photo with his family after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (front) of Northern Ireland hugs his caddie Harry Diamond after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Athletics: Nagoya Women's Marathon

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui crosses the finish line in the Nagoya Women's Marathon in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on March 8, 2026, winning for the second consecutive year.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele does a pre-celebration before crossing the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele poses after winning the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele poses after winning the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (top) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ireland: 23 Arrested, Second Night of Protest Outside Citywest Hotel Turns Violent

On October 22, clashes continued for a second consecutive night in Dublin as protesters gathered outside the Citywest hotel housing asylum seekers, following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl nearby. Demonstrators hurled stones and fireworks at police, injuring two officers, while 23 people were arrested.

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Labor Party wins election in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to supporters near Sydney on May 3, 2025, after his ruling Labor Party won majority seats in the general election and he secured a second consecutive three-year term.

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Labor Party wins election in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks near Sydney on May 3, 2025, after his ruling Labor Party won majority seats in the general election and he secured a second consecutive three-year term.

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bank Spain Posts Zero Profit After 7.5B Provisions

Façade of the Bank of Spain, on April 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Bank of Spain returned for the second consecutive year to record a net result of zero euros in 2024, after using 7,549 million euros of financial risk provisions to dodge losses, as reported in a statement this Monday, March 31. Madrid, Spain on April 1, 2025. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an engine factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of textile factories in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek 4. various of an iron products factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of construction sites in Türkiye (courtesy of Hatay Municipality) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy grew 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, slightly above expectations, according to official figures on Friday. Thus, the Turkish economy has grown for 15 consecutive quarters since the second quarter of 2020, when COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented, the data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute shows. Despite the ongoing monetary tightening policy, household consumption accelerated in the run-up to the local e

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NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1

STORY: NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 2. various of a China-Europe freight train 3. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Total import and export value of goods in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grew by 42.7 percent year on year to 93.63 billion yuan (about 13.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2024, the second highest growth rate among all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, official data showed on Thursday. In March 2024 alone, Xinjiang's foreign trade value grew by 27.3 percent, registering growth for 29 consecutive months. From January to March, the region had conducted trade with 193 countries and regions across the globe. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-CHINA-CIRCUS FESTIVAL

(230430) -- ST. PETERSBURG, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Circus performers perform during the closing ceremony of the "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival, in St. Petersburg, Russia, April 29, 2023. The "Friendship" Russia-China Circus Festival ended on Saturday in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. This is the second consecutive year that St. Petersburg hosts this event. Jointly organized by St. Petersburg's radio station RADIO METRO, the China Cultural Center in St. Petersburg, and the Makarov Academy of Circus Art, the festival, which kicked off on Thursday, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between Russia and China and promote circus art. TO GO WITH: "Russia-China Circus Festival held in St. Petersburg" (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)