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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performs at the 2010 Official World Cup Kick-off concert in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 20010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Michel Bega/Great Stock/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performs at the 2010 Official World Cup Kick-off concert in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 20010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Michel Bega/Great Stock/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

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(SP)FILES-FOOTBALL-FRANZ BECKENBAUER-DEATH

(SP)FILES-FOOTBALL-FRANZ BECKENBAUER-DEATH

(240109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at 78, according to German Football Association (DFB) on Jan. 8, 2024. This file photo taken on July 7, 2010 shows Franz Beckenbauer waving to the media before the 2010 FIFA football World Cup semifinal between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium, in Durban, South Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Sept. 15, 2019 shows team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the final match between Spain and Argentina at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China. Spain overtook the United States to become the new No. 1 team in the FIBA men's world rankings released on November 18. Spain is only the second team to top the rankings since 2010, ending a 12-year run of the United States holding the top position. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Football: Messi in last 5 World Cups

Football: Messi in last 5 World Cups

Combined photo shows Argentina's Lionel Messi at the football World Cup (from L) in Qatar in 2022, in Russia in 2018, in Brazil in 2014, in South Africa in 2010 and in Germany in 2006. Messi won his first World Cup title this year after Argentina beat France.

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Okada becomes Spanish league commentator for WOWOW

Okada becomes Spanish league commentator for WOWOW

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Okada, Japan soccer coach at the World Cup, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 17, 2010. Okada said he has landed a new job as Spanish league commentator for Japanese satellite channel WOWOW.

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Japan defeat Thailand 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

Japan defeat Thailand 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese defender Yuji Nakazawa (C) heads home Japan's third goal in the second half of an Asian qualifying round match against Thailand for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6. Japan won the match 3-1.

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Endo scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Thailand

Endo scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Thailand

SAITAMA, Japan - Striker Yasuhito Endo takes a free kick to open Japan's scoring against Thailand in the first half of an Asian qualifying round match for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Endo scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Thailand

Endo scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Thailand

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Yasuhito Endo (R) celebrates after opening the scoring against Thailand in the first half of an Asian qualifying round match for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Japan defeat Thailand 4-1 in World Cup qualifier

Japan defeat Thailand 4-1 in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Striker Yoshito Okubo (L) scores in the 54th minute in an Asian qualifying round match against Thailand for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6, giving Japan a 2-1 lead. Japan won the match 4-1.

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Japan vs Thailand in 2010 World Cup qualifier

Japan vs Thailand in 2010 World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese defenders Yuji Nakazawa (R) and Atsuto Uchida (L) challenge Thailand striker Teeratep Winothai (C) in the first half of an Asian qualifying round match for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Uruguay's Forlan announces international retirement

Uruguay's Forlan announces international retirement

TOKYO, March 12 Kyodo - File photo shows Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan scoring a goal in a semifinal match against the Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. He announced the end of his international career at a press conference in Osaka, Japan, on March 12, 2015.

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(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(221218) -- LUSAIL, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Spanish International and winner of the 2010 World Cup Iker Casillas (L) reveals the World Cup Trophy prior to the Final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(221218) -- LUSAIER, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Spanish International and winner of the 2010 World Cup Iker Casillas (L) reveals the World Cup Trophy ahead of the Final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(221218) -- LUSAIER, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Spanish International and winner of the 2010 World Cup Iker Casillas (L) reveals the World Cup Trophy ahead of the Final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(221218) -- LUSAIER, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Spanish International and winner of the 2010 World Cup Iker Casillas reveals the World Cup Trophy ahead of the Final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(SP)QATAR-LUSAIL-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-ARG VS FRA

(221218) -- LUSAIER, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Spanish International and winner of the 2010 World Cup Iker Casillas (L) reveals the World Cup Trophy ahead of the Final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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Forlan after Cerezo Osaka's relegation to 2nd division

Forlan after Cerezo Osaka's relegation to 2nd division

OSAKA, Japan - Cerezo Osaka's Diego Forlan, the MVP of the 2010 World Cup, walks off Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014, after the J-League first-division club was relegated to the second division as a result of its 4-1 defeat to Kashima Antlers.

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Japan names Mexican Aguirre as national soccer team coach

Japan names Mexican Aguirre as national soccer team coach

TOKYO, Japan - Javier Aguirre (C), the new manager of Japan's national soccer team, is seen in this file photo taken in Johannesburg, South Africa, in June 2010. Aguirre served as Mexico's national team coach at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, wearing the number 10 shirt of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, waves to fans at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after a press conference. The winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa arrived in Osaka earlier in the day.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, wearing the number 10 shirt of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, waves to fans at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after a press conference. The winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa arrived in Osaka earlier in the day.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, smiles during a press conference in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after arriving to play for J-League football club Cerezo Osaka.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (R), winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, holds his team shirt with Masao Okano, president of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, during a press conference in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014.

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World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

World Cup MVP Forlan looking forward to J-League challenge

OSAKA, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, wearing the number 10 shirt of J-League football club Cerezo Osaka, waves to fans at a stadium in Osaka on Feb. 12, 2014, after a press conference. The winner of the Golden Ball Award for the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa arrived in Osaka earlier in the day.

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2010 World Cup MVP Forlan of Uruguay arrives in Japan

2010 World Cup MVP Forlan of Uruguay arrives in Japan

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, winner of the Golden Ball Award as the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, is welcomed by fans at Kansai International Airport near Osaka, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2014, upon his arrival to play for the J-League football club Cerezo Osaka.

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2010 World Cup MVP Forlan of Uruguay arrives in Japan

2010 World Cup MVP Forlan of Uruguay arrives in Japan

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, winner of the Golden Ball Award as the most valuable player at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, waves as he arrived at Kansai International Airport near Osaka, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2014, to play for the J-League football club Cerezo Osaka.

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Uruguay striker Forlan

Uruguay striker Forlan

OSAKA, Japan - File photo shows Uruguay striker Diego Forlan scoring during the World Cup soccer semifinals against the Netherlands in Cape Town, South Africa, in July 2010. J-League first-division side Cerezo Osaka appear likely to acquire Forlan for the 2014 season, an informed source said on Jan. 14, 2014.

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Mourning Nelson Mandela

Mourning Nelson Mandela

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africans sing and dance at a soccer stadium in Johannesburg on Dec. 10, 2013, to mourn the death Dec. 5 of former President Nelson Mandela. The funeral service for Mandela will be held later that day at the stadium, which was the venue of the 2010 soccer World Cup's closing ceremony, where Mandela made his last public appearance.

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Nelson Mandela dies

Nelson Mandela dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows former South African President Nelson Mandela attending the opening ceremony of the World Cup soccer finals at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg in July 2010. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate who waged a long and ultimately victorious struggle against apartheid died on Dec. 5, 2013. He was 95.

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Octopus "predicts" how many Olympic medals Japan will win in London

Octopus "predicts" how many Olympic medals Japan will win in London

OSAKA, Japan - An octopus "predicts" how many medals Japanese athletes will win at the London Olympics, during an event in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, on June 27, 2012. The event was modeled after Paul, the octopus that gained international attention for foretelling Germany's wins and losses at the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament.

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Octopus "predicts" how many Olympic medals Japan will win in London

Octopus "predicts" how many Olympic medals Japan will win in London

OSAKA, Japan - An octopus "predicts" how many medals Japanese athletes will win at the London Olympics, during an event in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, on June 27, 2012. The event was modeled after Paul, the octopus that gained international attention for foretelling Germany's wins and losses at the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament.

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World Cup forward Yano back with Albirex

World Cup forward Yano back with Albirex

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Kansai International Airport on July 1, 2010, shows Japanese soccer player Kisho Yano. The 27-year-old forward, a member of the 2010 World Cup squad, has returned to his old club Albirex Niigata, the J-League first division team announced on Feb. 8, 2012. He was released by German club Freiburg late in the previous year.

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Japan lose to N. Korea 0-1

Japan lose to N. Korea 0-1

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Japan national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) leaves the pitch after Japan lost 0-1 to North Korea in a World Cup qualifier match at Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Stadium on Nov. 15, 2011. It was Japan's first defeat under Zaccheroni, who took over after the 2010 World Cup from Takeshi Okada.

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Former Japan national team defender Matsuda dies

Former Japan national team defender Matsuda dies

TOKYO, Japan - Naoki Matsuda (3) plays in a game between Japan and Russia in the 2002 World Cup at International Stadium Yokohama (current name Nissan Stadium) in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in June 2002. Matsuda, who joined Japan Football League club Matsumoto Yamaga after playing for Yokohama F Marinos from 1995 to 2010, died on Aug. 4, 2011.

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Former Japan national team defender Matsuda dies

Former Japan national team defender Matsuda dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows former member of Japan's national soccer team Naoki Matsuda, who died on Aug. 4, 2011, at the age of 34. The 2002 World Cup defender joined Japan Football League club Matsumoto Yamaga after playing for Yokohama F Marinos from 1995 to 2010.

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Schwarz wins men's 1,000 meters in speed skating

Schwarz wins men's 1,000 meters in speed skating

OBIHIRO, Japan - Samuel Schwarz of Germany wins in the men's 1,000 meters at 1 minute, 9.98 seconds in the World Cup Obihiro meet at Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval in Hokkaido on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Richardson wins women's 1,000 meters in speed skating

Richardson wins women's 1,000 meters in speed skating

OBIHIRO, Japan - Heather Richardson of the United States wins in the women's 1,000 meters at 1 minute, 17.27 seconds in the World Cup Obihiro meet at Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval in Hokkaido on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Speed skater Kato gets 10th career World Cup win

Speed skater Kato gets 10th career World Cup win

OBIHIRO, Japan - Japanese speed skater Joji Kato wins the men's 500 meters at the World Cup Obihiro meet at Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval in Hokkaido on Dec. 12, 2010. The Vancouver Olympic bronze medalist clocked 34.96 seconds for his third victory of the season and the 10th of his career in the distance.

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Speed skater Wolf wins women's 500 meters

Speed skater Wolf wins women's 500 meters

OBIHIRO, Japan - Jenny Wolf of Germany picks up her fifth win of the season by winning in the women's 500 meters, with a time of 38.03, at the World Cup Obihiro meet at Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval in Hokkaido on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Japan loses 2022 World Cup bid

Japan loses 2022 World Cup bid

ZURICH, Switzerland - Japan's 2022 World Cup bidding committee chief and FIFA board member Junji Ogura speaks to reporters in Zurich, Switzerland, on Dec. 2, 2010, after Japan lost the bid. FIFA awarded the hosting rights for the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

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Japan loses 2022 World Cup bid

Japan loses 2022 World Cup bid

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association vice president Kuniya Daini (R) bows in the early hours of Dec. 3, 2010, in Tokyo after Japan lost its bid to host the 2022 World Cup. FIFA awarded the hosting rights for the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

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Japan loses 2022 World Cup bid

Japan loses 2022 World Cup bid

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association vice president Kuniya Daini (C) and other people involved in soccer react in Tokyo as they found that Japan lost its bid to host the 2022 World Cup in the early hours of Dec. 3, 2010. FIFA awarded the hosting rights for the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

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Japan pitches technology in bid to host soccer World Cup

Japan pitches technology in bid to host soccer World Cup

ZURICH, Switzerland - Members of Japan's 2022 World Cup bid committee pose for photos as they make their final presentation, pitching the use of cutting-edge technology to host the tournament, in Zurich, Switzerland, on Dec. 1, 2010. They are (From L to R) Japan Football Association general secretary Kozo Tashima, 8-year-old actress Rio Sasaki, senior vice sports minister Kan Suzuki, bid committee chief and FIFA board member Junji Ogura and Sony Corp. Chairman and President Howard Stringer.

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AFC chief denies World Cup bid allegations

AFC chief denies World Cup bid allegations

TOKYO, Japan - Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Nov. 12, 2010. The AFC chief dismissed as baseless recent allegations of collusion in the World Cup bids of Qatar and Spain-Portugal.

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Kitajima in World Cup meet

Kitajima in World Cup meet

TOKYO, Japan - Two-time Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima swims in the men's 100-meter breaststroke qualifier on Oct. 21, 2010, in a World Cup meet in Tokyo. Kitajima advanced to the final round.

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Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan midfielder Yasuyuki Konno (R) challenges South Korea midfielder Choi Sung Kuk during the second half of a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless.

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Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

Japan draw with S. Korea in friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan striker Daisuke Matsui (L) and South Korea midfielder Lee Young Pyo vie for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless.

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Kanayeva wins Aeon Cup

Kanayeva wins Aeon Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Yevgeniya Kanayeva of Russia's Gazprom performs in the hoop event of the Aeon Cup world club championship of rhythmic gymnastics at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Oct. 10, 2010. Kanaeva won the individual all-round title.

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