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Erotic Roman Mosaic Stolen By Wehrmacht Officer Returns to Pompeii - Italy

An erotic Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by a Wehrmacht officer in 1944 and given to a German citizen was returned to its rightful home at Pompeii, Italy in a ceremony by Italy's crack art cops on July 15, 2025. The German army captain, responsible for the military supply chain in Italy during World War II, handed over the mosaic of a pair of lovers in an erotic scene to a German citizen whose family have now returned it thanks to the Carabinieri of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit (TPC) of Rome. The work of great cultural interest dates between the mid-last century BC and the 1st century AD. Repatriated from Germany through a diplomatic expedition, the mosaic most likely decorated the floor of a private room reserved for the master of the house. The work is likely from the Vesuvian area, perhaps from a villa in the Pompeian suburbs. The paramilitary personnel of the Cultural Heritage Protection Command in Rome, realizing they were dealing with a work of extraordinary cultural interest and, among other thin

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Erotic Roman Mosaic Stolen By Wehrmacht Officer Returns to Pompeii - Italy

An erotic Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by a Wehrmacht officer in 1944 and given to a German citizen was returned to its rightful home at Pompeii, Italy in a ceremony by Italy's crack art cops on July 15, 2025. The German army captain, responsible for the military supply chain in Italy during World War II, handed over the mosaic of a pair of lovers in an erotic scene to a German citizen whose family have now returned it thanks to the Carabinieri of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit (TPC) of Rome. The work of great cultural interest dates between the mid-last century BC and the 1st century AD. Repatriated from Germany through a diplomatic expedition, the mosaic most likely decorated the floor of a private room reserved for the master of the house. The work is likely from the Vesuvian area, perhaps from a villa in the Pompeian suburbs. The paramilitary personnel of the Cultural Heritage Protection Command in Rome, realizing they were dealing with a work of extraordinary cultural interest and, among other thin

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Erotic Roman Mosaic Stolen By Wehrmacht Officer Returns to Pompeii - Italy

An erotic Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by a Wehrmacht officer in 1944 and given to a German citizen was returned to its rightful home at Pompeii, Italy in a ceremony by Italy's crack art cops on July 15, 2025. The German army captain, responsible for the military supply chain in Italy during World War II, handed over the mosaic of a pair of lovers in an erotic scene to a German citizen whose family have now returned it thanks to the Carabinieri of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit (TPC) of Rome. The work of great cultural interest dates between the mid-last century BC and the 1st century AD. Repatriated from Germany through a diplomatic expedition, the mosaic most likely decorated the floor of a private room reserved for the master of the house. The work is likely from the Vesuvian area, perhaps from a villa in the Pompeian suburbs. The paramilitary personnel of the Cultural Heritage Protection Command in Rome, realizing they were dealing with a work of extraordinary cultural interest and, among other thin

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Erotic Roman Mosaic Stolen By Wehrmacht Officer Returns to Pompeii - Italy

An erotic Ancient Roman mosaic stolen by a Wehrmacht officer in 1944 and given to a German citizen was returned to its rightful home at Pompeii, Italy in a ceremony by Italy's crack art cops on July 15, 2025. The German army captain, responsible for the military supply chain in Italy during World War II, handed over the mosaic of a pair of lovers in an erotic scene to a German citizen whose family have now returned it thanks to the Carabinieri of the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit (TPC) of Rome. The work of great cultural interest dates between the mid-last century BC and the 1st century AD. Repatriated from Germany through a diplomatic expedition, the mosaic most likely decorated the floor of a private room reserved for the master of the house. The work is likely from the Vesuvian area, perhaps from a villa in the Pompeian suburbs. The paramilitary personnel of the Cultural Heritage Protection Command in Rome, realizing they were dealing with a work of extraordinary cultural interest and, among other thin

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Pierre Loti's House

. FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: PIERRE LOTI'S BEDROOM AS A CHILD (EVOCATION) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: GOTHIC ROOM Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: GOTHIC ROOM Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - MAISON DE PIERRE LOTI - 1ST FLOOR: ESPACE GUSTAVE Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pierre Loti's House

FRANCE - NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - CHARENTE MARITIME (17) - ROCHEFORT - PIERRE LOTI'S HOUSE - 1ST FLOOR: CHAMBRE DES ABEILLES (BEE ROOM) Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE. INDRE ET LOIRE (37) VAL DE LOIRE - THE CASTLE OF AZAY-LE-RIDEAU: THE GRAND STAIRCASE (16TH CENTURY) ON THE 1ST FLOOR. DESIGNED ON AN ITALIAN STAIRCASE MODEL, THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE RENAISSANCE CREATIONS IN THE REGION. THE COFFERED VAULTS ARE DECORATED WITH ANTIQUE MEDALLIONS REPRESENTING THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF FRANCE, AS WELL AS FANTASTIC CHARACTERS AND ANIMALS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Kuixing Building in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2025 - Tourists overlook the city view from Kuixing building in Chongqing, China, Feb. 14, 2025. There are two overpasses connecting the ground square of Kuixing building and the opposite building. The overpasses are 65.8 meters above the ground, presenting a unique overlooking view. Standing on the platform, you think you are on the 1st floor, but it is actually on the 22nd floor.

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Expansion project of Boeing's 1st joint venture in China begins operation

STORY: Expansion project of Boeing's 1st joint venture in China begins operation SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Phase III expansion project of the Boeing Tianjin Composites Co., Ltd. 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BRENDAN NELSON, Senior vice president of Boeing Company and president of Boeing Global 4. various of the expansion project STORYLINE: The Phase III expansion project of the Boeing Tianjin Composites Co., Ltd., plane maker Boeing's first joint venture in China, was officially put into operation on Friday. According to Boeing, the project is expected to double the production capacity of the Tianjin plant. The expansion was launched in the original factory area in 2019. With a total floor area of about 58,000 square meters, the new facility can also provide more space for the assembling work involving more high-end and complex parts. SOUNDBITE (English): BRENDAN NELSON, Senior vice

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Farmers' Protest - Montauban

A tag, 1st Warning on the floor. Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne region are mobilizing in protest at the increase in their charges and other costs. The Young farmers (JA) and the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA) have joined forces to lead this protest action. Montauban, France on November 8, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers' Protest - Montauban

A tag, 1st Warning on the floor. Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne region are mobilizing in protest at the increase in their charges and other costs. The Young farmers (JA) and the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA) have joined forces to lead this protest action. Montauban, France on November 8, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers' Protest - Montauban

A tag, 1st Warning on the floor. Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne region are mobilizing in protest at the increase in their charges and other costs. The Young farmers (JA) and the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA) have joined forces to lead this protest action. Montauban, France on November 8, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers' Protest - Montauban

A tag, 1st Warning on the floor. Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne region are mobilizing in protest at the increase in their charges and other costs. The Young farmers (JA) and the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA) have joined forces to lead this protest action. Montauban, France on November 8, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WORLD ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

(231007) -- ANTWERP, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artem Dolgopyat (1st R) of Israel celebrates with Milad Karimi of Kazakhstan after Men's Floor Exercise Final of the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Yaesu Book Center sells sundries on 1st floor

TOKYO, Japan - Drinking vessels, bags and other miscellaneous items are on display in a section opened by Yaesu Book Center on the first floor of its main store near Tokyo Station, on Aug. 15, 2014.

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Major quake drill conducted at Tokyo city hall, 1st since 1992

TOKYO, Japan - Two Tokyo metropolitan government employees hold fire extinguishers during a large-scale earthquake and fire disaster drill on Jan. 29 held at the local government building for the first time in 17 years. The employees were in a room on the 22nd floor which the local government deliberately filled with smoke. Around 6,000 people working in the main building huddled under their desks during the drill aimed at preparing for a temblor.

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Koizumi cabinet holds 1st meeting in new facility

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet holds its first regular meeting May 7 in the new five-story facility adjacent to the 73-year-old former premier's official residence. ''I feel we are marking a new start,'' Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kosei Ueno said at a press conference after the cabinet met in the 110-square-meter meeting room on the fourth floor of the state-of-the-art building.

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AUM follower sought in embezzlement case

Tokyo police place on a wanted list on Jan. 11 an AUM Shinrikyo follower who is suspected of embezzling money from the Japan branch of the U.S. direct-marketing company Amway. A 35-year-old saleswoman is being sought on suspicion that she pocketed 1.86 million yen over more than 20 occasions. This photo is of the headquarters of the religious cult (1st floor) in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, which police searched that day.

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(SP)BRITAIN-LIVERPOOL-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S FLOOR EXERCISE FINAL

(221107) -- LIVERPOOL, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jessica Gadirova of Britain (2nd L), silver medalist Jordan Chiles (1st L) of the United States, bronze medalists Rebeca Andrade (1st R) of Brazil and Jade Carey of the United States pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony after the women's floor exercise final at the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, Britain, Nov. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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India unveils 1st electric double decker bus in Mumbai

STORY: India unveils 1st electric double decker bus in Mumbai DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bus STORYLINE: India's first electric double-decker bus was launched in Mumbai on Thursday. The new electric double-decker bus will be the country's first semi-low floor, air conditioned and electric double-decker that uses a 650 V (voltage) architecture with a seating capacity of 65, said the vehicle manufacturer Switch Mobility. Speaking after the launch of the electric bus, Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "with focus on reforming urban transport, we are trying to build a low footprint and high passenger density integrated EV mobility ecosystem." Switch Mobility, a subsidiary of India's leading commercial automobile manufacturer Ashok Leyland, has already secured an order of 200 electric double decker buses in Mumbai. The Indian government has set a target to be a 100-percent electric-v

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Duskin opens donut, housecleaning museum in Osaka

A staff member demonstrates how visitors can try out various types of Duskin Co. housecleaning goods at the "Osoji Kan" on the second floor of "Duskin Museum" in Osaka Prefecture's Suita, during a press preview on Sept. 29, 2015, ahead of its Oct. 1 opening. On the 1st floor is a donut museum as Duskin operates the Mister Donut chain. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Major quake drill conducted at Tokyo city hall, 1st since 1992

TOKYO, Japan - Two Tokyo metropolitan government employees hold fire extinguishers during a large-scale earthquake and fire disaster drill on Jan. 29 held at the local government building for the first time in 17 years. The employees were in a room on the 22nd floor which the local government deliberately filled with smoke. Around 6,000 people working in the main building huddled under their desks during the drill aimed at preparing for a temblor. (Kyodo)

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Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Japanese gymnast Kenzo Shirai pumps his fists after his floor exercise performance in the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Photo taken with camera set up on the ceiling)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Japanese gymnast Kenzo Shirai pumps his fists after his floor exercise performance in the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Photo taken with camera set up on the ceiling)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Members of the Japanese men's gymnastics team -- (from L, standing) Yusuke Tanaka, Kenzo Shirai, Koji Yamamuro, and Ryohei Kato -- watch floor exercise performance by teammate Kohei Uchimura (front) in the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Kenzo Shirai of Japan clenches his fists after his floor exercise performance in the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Kenzo Shirai of Japan competes in the floor exercise during the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Japan's Kohei Uchimura competes in the floor exercise during the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Japan's Kohei Uchimura competes in the floor exercise during the men's gymnastics team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Koizumi cabinet holds 1st meeting in new facility

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet holds its first regular meeting May 7 in the new five-story facility adjacent to the 73-year-old former premier's official residence. ''I feel we are marking a new start,'' Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kosei Ueno said at a press conference after the cabinet met in the 110-square-meter meeting room on the fourth floor of the state-of-the-art building.