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Tall Tales

Santa Claus and Sarah Palin contest Alaska seat

And other stories from the stranger side of life

13 Jun 2022

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Tall Tales

Pig-pleasuring bishop who fell for satanic author has clerical powers removed

And other stories from the stranger side of life

13 Dec 2021

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In Depth

Luxury Lapland: How to meet Santa in style

From husky sleigh rides and tobogganing to searching for Father Christmas on a snowmobile

16 Dec 2016

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In Brief

Five-year-old dies in Santa's arms as last wish granted

Terminally ill boy in Tennessee hospital just wanted to meet Father Christmas

13 Dec 2016

Camels are harnessed to posts before a race during the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed al-Nahyan camel festival, held at the Shweihan racecourse, in Al-Ain in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi on February 2

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In Brief

Iranian camels issued with number plates

Officials plan to hand out identity cards to promote safety and deter thieves - and other tall tales

8 Dec 2016