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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

TOKYO, Japan, May 21 Kyodo - A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Kyodo)

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Thai Rice Exports To China Shrink in 2024

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 - Thai rice on sale at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, Sept 10, 2024. Thailand's Kaitai Research Center released a report on September 9 that Thai rice exports to China in 2024 will drop from 470,000 tons in 2023 to 460,000 tons, down 2% year-on-year. However, due to the expected 14% year-on-year increase in Thai rice export prices, the value of Thai rice exports to China in 2024 is still expected to increase from $311 million in 2023 to $347 million, an increase of 12%.

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Rainstorms And Flash Floods Aftermath - Afghanistan

Residents clear off the ruins in a flood-affected area in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan, July 15, 2024. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainstorms And Flash Floods Aftermath - Afghanistan

Residents clear off the ruins in a flood-affected area in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan, July 15, 2024. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainstorms And Flash Floods Aftermath - Afghanistan

Residents clear off the ruins in a flood-affected area in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan, July 15, 2024. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rainstorms And Flash Floods Aftermath - Afghanistan

This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows people carrying the body of a flood victim in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-NANGARHAR-RAINSTORMS

(240716) -- NANGARHAR, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents clear off the ruins in a flood-affected area in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan, July 15, 2024. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. (Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-NANGARHAR-RAINSTORMS

(240716) -- NANGARHAR, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows people carrying the body of a flood victim in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. (Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-NANGARHAR-RAINSTORMS

(240716) -- NANGARHAR, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents clear off the ruins in a flood-affected area in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan, July 15, 2024. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. (Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-NANGARHAR-RAINSTORMS

(240716) -- NANGARHAR, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents clear off the ruins in a flood-affected area in Surkh Rod District, Nangarhar province, east Afghanistan, July 15, 2024. The death toll from rainstorms and flooding in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province has risen to 40 and the number of injured has reached 347, the country's Ministry of Public Health reported Tuesday. (Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India's forex reserves rise further to 642.631 bln USD

STORY: India's forex reserves rise further to 642.631 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks 4. various of market area STORYLINE: India's forex exchange (forex) reserves rose by 139 million U.S. dollars to 642.631 billion dollars during the week ending on March 22, data released by the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), showed on Friday. This was the fifth straight week when India's forex reserves rose. Media reports described them as the highest-ever forex reserves till date. Forex reserves had stood at 642.492 billion dollars during the previous week ending on March 15. The RBI data further revealed that gold reserves rose by 347 million dollars to 51.487 billion dollars, while the foreign currency assets, which is the key component of forex reserves, declined by 123 million dollars to 568.264 billion dollars, showed the

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Turkish security forces "neutralize" 942 "terrorists" since Jan.

STORY: Turkish security forces "neutralize" 942 "terrorists" since Jan. DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish defense ministry 2. various of some old anti-terror operations of Turkish security forces against PKK/YPG 3. various of the militants of PKK 4. various of the militants of YPG 5. various of some old anti-terror operations of Turkish security forces against PKK/YPG 6. various of the militants of YPG 7. various of the militants of PKK STORYLINE: Türkiye has "neutralized" 942 "terrorists" since January, the country's defense ministry said in a report on Thursday. Turkish authorities often use the term "neutralized" to imply the "terrorists" in question surrendered or were killed or captured. In addition, security forces have arrested another 347 "terrorists" in operations against illegal border crossings, according to the report. Türkiye's security forces have been conducting search-and-arrest operations against "terr

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Lufthansa to complete partial takeover of Italy's ITA Airways by year end

STORY: Lufthansa to complete partial takeover of Italy's ITA Airways by year end DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ITA Airways plane 2. various of the Lufthansa plane 3. various of information the ITA Airways planes on the display screen STORYLINE: Germany's Lufthansa Group will acquire a 41-percent stake in Italy's state-owned ITA Airways by the end of the year, with options to acquire the remaining 59 percent at some point in the future, Lufthansa's chief executive officer (CEO) said Friday. The deal was reached on Thursday after months of negotiations. The transaction would be financed at least in part by a Lufthansa capital increase of 325 million euros (347 million U.S. dollars), Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr told financial analysts and reporters on Friday. He added that it would take several months to complete the deal. "The closure of the transaction between Lufthansa and the (Italian) Treasury for the sale of a minority stake in I

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Egypt's CBE offers short-term T-bills for 35 bln EGP

STORY: Egypt's CBE offers short-term T-bills for 35 bln EGP DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior shots of the central bank 2. various of an employee counting Egyptian banknotes 3. various of banks STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) offered treasury bills (T-bills) with a combined value of 35 billion EGP through two auctions on Sunday. The first offering is valued at 13.5 billion EGP, carrying a 91-day maturity period, according to official data. The second offering is valued at 21.5 billion EGP, with a maturity period of 273 days. On Thursday, the CBE issued T-bills with an aggregated value of 43.5 billion EGP through two auctions. Egypt is set to receive the second tranche of the 3 billion U.S. dollars loan it secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), estimated at around 347 million U.S. dollars, by the end of March, following the completion of the first review of the loan program. The IMF approved in December a 46-month lo

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Ichiro, 1-for-3, extends hitting streak to 10 games

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a bunt single in the Seattle Mariners' 5-4 win over the White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 17. Suzuki extended his hitting streak to 10 games while leaving his batting average at .347, still second in the American League behind Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez, who his hitting .355.

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IMF approves 3-bln-USD loan to Egypt

STORY: IMF approves 3-bln-USD loan to Egypt DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the River Nile in Cairo 2. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 3. various of an accountant counting banknotes 4. various of national banks STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday that its executive board had approved a loan to Egypt of about 3 billion U.S. dollars over 46 months. The decision enables an immediate disbursement of about 347 million dollars to Egypt, "which will help meet the balance of payments need and provide support to the budget," the IMF said in a statement, adding the loan package is expected to encourage Egypt's international and regional partners to provide an extra 14 billion dollars to finance the most populous Arab country. According to the IMF, the financial support was granted in exchange for an economic reform program from the Egyptian government. It hopes to pave the way for "sustainable, inclusive and p

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Ichiro collects 3 more hits a day after marking 1,500th MLB hit

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the first inning as he collected three hits on July 30 a day after having his 1,500th career hit in the major leagues. Suzuki raised his batting average to .347 with a 3-for-4 performance, lifting the Seattle Mariners to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

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Mariners' Ichiro extends hitting streak to 21 games

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the second inning of a game against the Anaheim Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on July 29. Ichiro went 5-for-7, extending his hitting streak to 21 games and raising his batting average .347. The Mariners won 6-5. (MLB)

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Ichiro goes 2-for-5, Seattle beats Texas in 10 innings

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) and closer Shigetoshi Hasegawa celebrate their team's 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers at The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on July 5. Ichiro went 2-for-5, raising his batting average .347. (MLB)

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Ichiro hits back-to-back homers, 2nd in AL with .347 average

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches the ball after hitting a homer off Anaheim Angels starting pitcher Kevin Appier over the right-field fence in the third inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 17. Suzuki, who also hits a homer at his first-bat, went 4-for-4 with 2 RBIs as the Mariners won 8-4. (MLB)

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Ichiro held hitless in Seattle win over Anaheim

ANAHEIM, United States - Ichiro Suzuki celebrates with his teammates as the Seattle Mariners posts a 5-1 win over the host Anaheim Angels on Sept. 10. Ichiro was held hitless to see his average dip to .347. But he still leads the major leagues in batting and is second in the American League in runs scored with 114 behind Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers (121). (MLB)

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Mariners defeat Dodgers 9-2

LOS ANGELES, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) and closer Kazuhiro Sasaki celebrate their team's 9-2 victory over the Los Angles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8. Ichiro went 1-for-4 and ranked third in the American League leading hitters with an batting average of .347. (MLB)

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Baseball; Viciedo CL position player of March, April

Chunichi Dragons first baseman Dayan Viciedo speaks to reporters in Yokohama on May 10, 2016, after winning the first monthly honors of the Nippon Professional Baseball season that began March 25. The Cuban finished April with a .347 batting average, nine home runs to tie for the Central League lead and 23 RBIs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan to offer 42 bil. yen in 3-year ODA for women's empowerment

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses an international symposium on Aug. 28, 2015, in Tokyo on the empowerment of women. He said Japan will extend more than 42 billion yen ($347 million) in official development assistance over the next three years to promote education for women and girls. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro, 1-for-3, extends hitting streak to 10 games

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a bunt single in the Seattle Mariners' 5-4 win over the White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 17. Suzuki extended his hitting streak to 10 games while leaving his batting average at .347, still second in the American League behind Detroit Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez, who his hitting .355. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro collects 3 more hits a day after marking 1,500th MLB hit

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the first inning as he collected three hits on July 30 a day after having his 1,500th career hit in the major leagues. Suzuki raised his batting average to .347 with a 3-for-4 performance, lifting the Seattle Mariners to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. (Kyodo)

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Mariners' Ichiro extends hitting streak to 21 games

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the second inning of a game against the Anaheim Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on July 29. Ichiro went 5-for-7, extending his hitting streak to 21 games and raising his batting average .347. The Mariners won 6-5. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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S. Korean ferry, freighter collide in Kammon Strait

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - The South Korean ferry Panstar Dream (in photo), carrying 347 passengers and crew members, collided with a South Korean cargo ship Nov. 3 in the Kammon Strait between Japan's Honshu and Kyushu islands, Japan Coast Guard officials said. No one was injured. Photo provided by the coast guard. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro goes 2-for-5, Seattle beats Texas in 10 innings

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) and reliever Shigetoshi Hasegawa celebrate their team's 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers at The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on July 5. Ichiro went 2-for-5, raising his batting average .347. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Ichiro hits back-to-back homers, 2nd in AL with .347 average

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches the ball after hitting a homer off Anaheim Angels starting pitcher Kevin Appier over the right-field fence in the third inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 17. Suzuki, who also hits a homer at his first-bat, went 4-for-4 with 2 RBIs as the Mariners won 8-4. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Ichiro held hitless in Seattle win over Anaheim

ANAHEIM, United States - Ichiro Suzuki celebrates with his teammates as the Seattle Mariners posts a 5-1 win over the host Anaheim Angels on Sept. 10. Ichiro was held hitless to see his average dip to .347. But he still leads the major leagues in batting and is second in the American League in runs scored with 114 behind Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers (121). (MLB)