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Thailand holds national senate election

STORY: Thailand holds national senate election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the voting STORYLINE: Thailand held the final round of voting for the Senate election in the capital Bangkok on Wednesday, after the five-year term of outgoing senators ended in May. Previously competing at the district and provincial levels across the Southeast Asian country, 2,989 successful candidates advanced to the national Senate election, where they cast votes among themselves to elect the 200-member parliament's upper house, according to the Thai Election Commission (EC). Representing 20 categories of social and professional groups, 10 candidates who receive the most votes from each group will be elected as senators. The vote counting continued until late Wednesday and the EC is expected to announce the official results by July 2. Under the kingdom's 2017 constitution, the new set of senators will no longer

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Main structure completed on China's deepwater jacket platform

STORY: Main structure completed on China's deepwater jacket platform SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: ZHUHAI/TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Haiji-2 under construction 2. an offshore oil and gas platform STORYLINE: The main structure of China's deepwater jacket Haiji-2 was completed on Tuesday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province. Haiji-2 is built independently by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). The jacket platform will become the tallest offshore oil and gas production platform in Asia, with a total height of 428 meters and total weight exceeding 50,000 tons. It shows significant progress in China's independent design and construction capabilities for deep-sea large-scale offshore oil and gas equipment. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhuhai and Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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American Wie wins U.S. Women's Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - American Michelle Wie raises the trophy as she manages an even-par 70 in the final round to win the U.S. Women's Open golf with a four-round total of a 2-under-par 278 at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 22, 2014.

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S. Korea's Chun takes lead at halfway point of Japan LPGA major

IBARAKI, Japan, May 8 Kyodo - South Korea's Chun In Gee tees off during the second round of the Japan LPGA Tour's Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukuba-Mirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 8, 2015. Chun followed her opening 66 with a 2-under 70 to take a one-shot lead in the 72-hole major tournament.

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Matsuyama tied for 23rd after 1st round of CIMB Classic

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the fifth hole in the first round of the 2014 CIMB Classic at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club on Oct. 30, 2014, en route to scoring a 2-under 70 with four birdies and two bogeys to finish the round tied for 23rd.

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Adam Scott 9th after 1st round of Japan Open golf

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott of Australia holds up his ball after making a birdie putt on the 18th green during the first round of the Japan Open golf tournament at Chiba Country Club in the city of Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2014. Scott came in ninth with a 2-under 68.

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Adam Scott 9th after 1st round of Japan Open golf

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott of Australia tees off on the 18th hole during the first round of the Japan Open golf tournament at Chiba Country Club in the city of Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2014. Scott came in ninth with a 2-under 68.

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Oda finishes tied for 41st at PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, United States - Japan's Komei Oda watches his tee shot on the fifth hole en route to a 2-under 69 to finish in a tie for 41st at 2-under 282 in the final round of the PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on Aug. 10, 2014.

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Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

KOHLER, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2012. Miyazato sat one shot adrift of American trio Brittany Lincicome, Lizette Salas and Cristie Kerr in a tie for fourth place in the opening round, carding a 2-under-par 70.

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Ishikawa 9th at Memorial

DUBLIN, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 6th hole during the final round of the Memorial Open at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 3, 2012. Ishikawa finished ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Miyazato at HSBC Women's Champions

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks to reporters after the second rounds of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore on Feb. 24, 2012. Miyazato managed a 2-under 70 to land in a three-way tie for fourth place at the halfway mark of the U.S. LPGA event.

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Takayama retains lead at Casio World Open

GEISEI, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama reads putting lines on the 18th hole at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 26, 2011, during the third round of the Casio World Open. Takayama shot a 2-under 70 for an 11-under 205 total, taking a one-shot lead into the final round.

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Fujita wins Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Saiki Fujita makes a shot during the final round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 16, 2011. Fujita pulled out a one-shot victory over the previous year's champion Ahn Sun Ju by shooting a 2-under 70.

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Ueda takes sole lead at World Ladies C'ship

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Momoko Ueda makes a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the World Ladies Championship at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 7, 2011. Ueda held sole possession of the lead at the championship after shooting a 2-under 70 in intermittent rain.

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Ikeda 62nd at Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits the ball during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 20, 2011. Ikeda was tied for 62nd with a 2-under 69.

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Ahn romps to 7-shot victory at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - South Korea's Ahn Sun Ju holds the winner's trophy after closing with a 2-under 70 for a seven-shot victory at the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in the city of Chiba on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits an approach shot from the rough on the 18th hole during the first round of the Panasonic Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 24, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 69, two shots out of first place shared by four, on the first day of the tournament.

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Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

KOBE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa tees off in the first round of the Panasonic Open at the Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 24, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 69, two shots out of first place shared by four, on the first day of the tournament.

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Golfer Ishikawa at ANA Open

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits his 3rd shot on the 17th hole at Sapporo Golf Club in Hokkaido on the first day of the ANA Open golf tournament. Money leader Ishikawa remained a 2-under 70 to tie for eighth after the first round of the tournament.

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Miyazato 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Ai Miyazato reacts after hitting her shot into the bunker at the third hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Miyazato finished with a share of ninth with a total 2-under 286.

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda plays in the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda releases a shot at the second hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda celebrates after making an eagle at the 18th hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Takayama wins Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama (R) poses with his wife Kozue after winning the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 1, 2010. Takayama closed with a 2-under 70 to win his first title in five years.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the third green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays a shot in the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan walks over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 17th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan reacts after missing a birdie putt on the fourth green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tests the wind in the rough of the 13th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan watches his putt on the 16th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays his second shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the seventh hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Pressel gets 1st title in Japan

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - American Morgan Pressel acknowledges the gallery after winning her first title in Japan at the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 9, 2010. The 21-year-old shot a 2-under 70.

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Pressel gets 1st title in Japan

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - American Morgan Pressel holds up her trophies after winning her first title in Japan at the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 9, 2010. The 21-year-old shot a 2-under 70.

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Pressel leads World Ladies C'ship

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Morgan Pressel of the United States hits a shot during the third round of the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 8, 2010. Pressel shot a 2-under 70 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round.

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Imada finishes season-best 7th at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - Japan's Ryuji Imada attempts a birdie putt on the 18th hole of the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 29, 2010. Imada parred the remaining 18th hole of the suspended final round for a 2-under 70 and a season-best tie for seventh at the event.

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Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa discovers a turtle waiting at the 13th hole in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

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Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa makes a remarkable par-save from the so-called beach bunker that neighbors a water hazard on the par-3 17th hole in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

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Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the spectators during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

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Ikeda makes cut, Ishikawa out at Transitions Championship

PALM HARBOR, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda watches his bunker shot on the first hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship gold tournament at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, on March 19, 2010. Ikeda shot a 2-under 69 to move up 50 places and make the cut.

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Molinari moves in front at Dunlop Phoenix

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Edoardo Molinari of Italy poses after making a birdie at the 16th hole in the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 21, 2009. Molinari shot a 2-under 69 to take a one-shot lead into the final round.

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Ishikawa tied for 8th at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off from the 3rd tee during the third round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2009. Ishikawa climbed into a share of eighth place after a 2-under 70.

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S. Korean Yang becomes 1st Asian major winner at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang shakes hands with Tiger Woods after winning the first major title for an Asian at the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 16. Yang finished with a 2-under 70 and a winning total of 8-under 280, a stunning three-shot victory over Woods.

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S. Korean Yang becomes 1st Asian major winner at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang celebrates after becoming the first Asian player to clinch a major title at the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 16. Yang finished with a 2-under 70 and a winning total of 8-under 280.

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S. Korean Yang becomes 1st Asian major winner at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang holds the trophy after winning the first major title for an Asian at the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 16. Yang finished with a 2-under 70 and a winning total of 8-under 280, a stunning three-shot victory over world No. 1 Tiger Woods.

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Miyazato 3rd after three rounds of Women's British Open

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato greets spectators after holing out the third round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, shooting a 2-under 70 to move into a tie for third with defending champion Jiyai Shin of South Korea. Miyazato moved to even-par 216, four strokes behind Catriona Matthew of Scotland.

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Kai takes lead at Vana H Cup

SHIMA, Japan - Shintaro Kai acknowledges fans after taking a birdie at the 18th hole, shooting a 2-under-par 70 for a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Vana H Cup KBC Augusta tournament at Keya Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 30.