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The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miss Kengtung wins Miss Universe Myanmar 2023

STORY: Miss Kengtung wins Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 2. various of Amara Bo receiving the award STORYLINE: Miss Kengtung Amara Bo was crowned the title of "Miss Universe Myanmar 2023" in the Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 finale held in Yangon on Thursday night. A total of 32 beauty contestants representing the big cities in Myanmar participated in Miss Universe Myanmar 2023. Amara Bo, who represented Kengtung, a city in eastern Myanmar's Shan State, won the crown to be a contestant in the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe Competition, which is set to be held in El Salvador later this year. "It is my second time to compete for the Miss Universe Myanmar. I'm very happy as I win the crown this time. I will prepare my best to represent Myanmar in the international competition," Amara Bo said. Miss Universe Myanmar Pageant 2023 is the 10th time of such kind which has been held sinc

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-SEA GAMES 2023-CELEBRATION

(230519) -- JAKARTA, May 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian U22 national football team celebrate with fans on a bus during a victory parade in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 19, 2023. Indonesian U22 national football team won the gold medal at the 2023 South East Asia Games in Cambodia on Tuesday. It was an ending to a 32-year gold medal drought for Indonesia, which won its third SEA Games football title but first since 1991. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-SEA GAMES 2023-CELEBRATION

(230519) -- JAKARTA, May 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian U22 national football team celebrate with fans on a bus during a victory parade in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 19, 2023. Indonesian U22 national football team won the gold medal at the 2023 South East Asia Games in Cambodia on Tuesday. It was an ending to a 32-year gold medal drought for Indonesia, which won its third SEA Games football title but first since 1991. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-SEA GAMES 2023-CELEBRATION

(230519) -- JAKARTA, May 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian U22 national football team celebrate with fans on a bus during a victory parade in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 19, 2023. Indonesian U22 national football team won the gold medal at the 2023 South East Asia Games in Cambodia on Tuesday. It was an ending to a 32-year gold medal drought for Indonesia, which won its third SEA Games football title but first since 1991. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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U.S. immigration measures cost Mexico socioeconomically: expert

STORY: U.S. immigration measures cost Mexico socioeconomically: expert DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of migrants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RODOLFO CASILLAS, Researcher at Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences 3. various of migrants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RODOLFO CASILLAS, Researcher at Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences STORYLINE: A Mexican expert has predicted that the permanence of Title 42 and the new immigration measures recently announced by the U.S. will maintain a high number of migrant detentions and socioeconomic costs for Mexico. The U.S. Supreme Court in last December temporarily halted the expiration of Title 42, a U.S. public health authority that also allows border officials to swiftly expel migrants and asylum-seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RODOLFO CASILLAS, Researcher at Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences "The permanence of Title 42 is an additional instrument, not th

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Hakuho closes in on 32nd career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pushes out fellow Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji from behind on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22, 2014. With a win on the next day, Hakuho will match the all-time record of 32 career titles held by sumo legend Taiho.

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Kimura KOed in 4th by WBA champ Kratingdaenggym

MAHA SARAKHAM, Thailand - WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym of Thailand (L) knocks out Japanese challenger Shoji Kimura in the fourth round of their world title bout in Maha Sarakham, Thailand, on May 20, 2010. Kratingdaenggym stopped the 32-year-old Kimura 2 minutes, 23 seconds into the fourth, successfully defending the title for the third time.

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Mongolian newspapers blast Japanese sumo over Asa's retirement

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Photo shows Mongolian newspapers carrying stories reporting Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu's decision to quit sumo over his alleged assault of a man in Tokyo on their front pages of the Feb. 5, 2010, issue. Most of the papers said Japanese sumo officials had pressured him to retire for fear of the Mongolian yokozuna breaking sumo legend and former yokozuna Taiho's record of 32 title wins.

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Mongolian newspapers blast Japanese sumo over Asa's retirement

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - People in Ulan Bator on Feb. 5, 2010, read newspapers' front-page stories reporting former yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu's decision to quit sumo over his alleged assault of a man in Tokyo. Most of the papers said Japanese sumo officials had pressured him to retire for fear of the Mongolian yokozuna breaking sumo legend and former yokozuna Taiho's record of 32 title wins.

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Kashiwabara powers Toyo on 1st day of Tokyo-Hakone ekiden

HAKONE, Japan - Anchor Ryuji Kashiwabara crosses the tape in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2010, leading Toyo University to the first-leg title in the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay for the second year in a row. Kashiwabara stormed back from seventh place in the fifth and final leg as he and his four teammates completed the 108-kilometer course from Tokyo's Otematchi district to the spa resort of Hakone in 5 hours, 32 minutes, 02 seconds.

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Tani receives 'Child-Rearing Gold Medalist' award from Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ryoko Tani (R, front row), who won her seventh career title at the judo world championships in Rio de Janeiro in September, receives the ''Medal of Honor for Child-Rearing Gold Medalist'' from Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso in a ceremony at the Fukuoka prefectural government office on Nov. 12. Tani, 32, gave birth to a son in late 2005, and the Rio championships marked her first attempt to regain the world title she last won in 2003. Fukuoka Prefecture, which has already awarded the ''Fukuoka Prefecture Medal of Honor'' and the ''Fukuoka Prefecture Sports Medal of Honor'' to Tani, created the ''Child-Rearing Gold Medalist'' award in honor of its proud native.

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Japan's Suzuki wins Beijing marathon

BEIJING, China - Japan's Kenichi Suzuki runs alone for the final 10 miles to win the Beijing International Marathon on Oct. 9. The 32-year-old member of the Fujitsu athletics team, took the men's title with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 33 seconds.

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Tani receives 'Child-Rearing Gold Medalist' award from Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ryoko Tani (R, front row), who won her seventh career title at the judo world championships in Rio de Janeiro in September, receives the ''Medal of Honor for Child-Rearing Gold Medalist'' from Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso in a ceremony at the Fukuoka prefectural government office on Nov. 12. Tani, 32, gave birth to a son in late 2005, and the Rio championships marked her first attempt to regain the world title she last won in 2003. Fukuoka Prefecture, which has already awarded the ''Fukuoka Prefecture Medal of Honor'' and the ''Fukuoka Prefecture Sports Medal of Honor'' to Tani, created the ''Child-Rearing Gold Medalist'' award in honor of its proud native. (Kyodo)

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Boxing: Yaegashi grabs 3rd world title

Akira Yaegashi celebrates after beating IBF light flyweight champion Javier Mendoza on a unanimous decision in a world title match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Dec. 29, 2015. The 32-year-old Yaegashi captured his third world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Yaegashi grabs 3rd world title

Akira Yaegashi holds his trophy after beating IBF light flyweight champion Javier Mendoza on a unanimous decision in a world title match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Dec. 29, 2015. The 32-year-old Yaegashi captured his third world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Yaegashi grabs 3rd world title

Akira Yaegashi (R) battles IBF light flyweight champion Javier Mendoza at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Dec. 29, 2015. The 32-year-old Yaegashi won on a unanimous decision, capturing his third world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Yaegashi grabs 3rd world title

Akira Yaegashi (R) battles IBF light flyweight champion Javier Mendoza at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Dec. 29, 2015. The 32-year-old Yaegashi won on a unanimous decision, capturing his third world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Boxing: Yaegashi grabs 3rd world title

Akira Yaegashi (R) battles IBF light flyweight champion Javier Mendoza at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Dec. 29, 2015. The 32-year-old Yaegashi won on a unanimous decision, capturing his third world title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Hakuho certified by Guinness

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds a Guinness World Records certificate he received for his record career championships, at the Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 28, 2015, after the stable wrapped up practice sessions for its wrestlers for the year. Hakuho, who claimed his 33rd title in January to surpass the 32 wins recorded by Taiho in 1971, took his tally to 35 after winning the March and July tournaments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi raises the Webb Ellis Cup as he celebrates with teammates after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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A mother and her daughter standing hand in hand

The English title reads Mother and Daughter of the Poorer Class. The mother's sash seems to be a patchwork made from clothing scraps. This is a studio photograph. A base of a body supporter is visible behind the child.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number94‐32‐0]

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Lake Biwa seen from Miidera Temple

The series of photos with the same title is interesting with slightly different distribution of buildings, background, and colours. (See photos numbered 2-25, 10-23, 11-32, 19-4, 25-82, 40-21, 49-2, 48-103).==Date:unknown, Place:Otsu, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number42‐25‐0]

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Lake Biwa seen from Miidera Temple

The same as the photo numbered 2-25. The series of photos are interesting with the same title have small differences in the buildings of the temple, background, and colors. (See photos numbered 10-23, 11-32, 19-4, 25-82, 42-25, 48-2, 48-103).==Date:unknown, Place:Otsu, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number40‐21‐0]

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Lake Biwa seen from Miidera Temple

Another series of photos with the same title interestingly show slightly different things in the temple compounds and colours. (See pictures numbered 2-25, 10-23, 11-32, 19-4, 40-21, 42-25, 48-2, 48-103.)==Date:unknown, Place:Otsu, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number25‐82‐0]

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Miyajima Island,Aki

Omoto Park on the west side of Itsukushima Shinto Shrine has been known for its beautiful cherry blossoms since the Edo Period. These cherry blossoms were depicted by Nagasawa Rosetsu in The Eight Scenes of Itsukushima (Important Cultural Asset) under the title Omoto Cherry Blossoms. The cherry trees can be enjoyed together with the stone lanterns along the approach to Omoto Shrine.==Date:unknown, Place:Miyajima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number10‐32‐0]

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Kimura KOed in 4th by WBA champ Kratingdaenggym

MAHA SARAKHAM, Thailand - WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym of Thailand (L) knocks out Japanese challenger Shoji Kimura in the fourth round of their world title bout in Maha Sarakham, Thailand, on May 20, 2010. Kratingdaenggym stopped the 32-year-old Kimura 2 minutes, 23 seconds into the fourth, successfully defending the title for the third time. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian newspapers blast Japanese sumo over Asa's retirement

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - People in Ulan Bator on Feb. 5, 2010, read newspapers' front-page stories reporting former yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu's decision to quit sumo over his alleged assault of a man in Tokyo. Most of the papers said Japanese sumo officials had pressured him to retire for fear of the Mongolian yokozuna breaking sumo legend and former yokozuna Taiho's record of 32 title wins. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian newspapers blast Japanese sumo over Asa's retirement

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Photo shows Mongolian newspapers carrying stories reporting Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu's decision to quit sumo over his alleged assault of a man in Tokyo on their front pages of the Feb. 5, 2010, issue. Most of the papers said Japanese sumo officials had pressured him to retire for fear of the Mongolian yokozuna breaking sumo legend and former yokozuna Taiho's record of 32 title wins. (Kyodo)

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players acknowledge fans after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players acknowledge fans after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players acknowledge fans after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Captain Siya Kolisi (C, L) and the country's President Cyril Ramaphosa raise the Webb Ellis Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

The Webb Ellis Cup is raised by a South Africa player after his team beat England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

Makazole Mapimpi (C) of South Africa (C) celebrates with teammates after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players bow to fans after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players bow to fans after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi (front R) receives the Webb Ellis Cup from Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito after the team beat England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi (C) celebrates with teammates after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby World Cup in Japan: England v South Africa

South Africa players celebrate after beating England 32-12 to claim the country's third Rugby World Cup title on Nov. 2, 2019, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo