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US: C-130 Aircraft Performs Flyover to Kick Off Boston Marathon

A C-130 aircraft operated by the 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut Air National Guard performed a flyover at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, crossing the starting line in Hopkinton at 9:55 a.m., just minutes before the first wave of runners began.

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Athletics: Osako sets new Japan record at Valencia Marathon

Suguru Osako meets the press after setting a new Japanese record of 2 hours, 4 minutes, 55 seconds at the Valencia Marathon in Valencia, Spain, on Dec. 7, 2025. He finished fourth.

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Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns 2

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

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Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Sutume Kebede wins the Tokyo Marathon in front of JR Tokyo Station on March 3, 2024, in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 55 seconds.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Sutume Kebede wins the Tokyo Marathon in front of JR Tokyo Station on March 3, 2024, in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 55 seconds. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Sutume Kebede wins the Tokyo Marathon in front of JR Tokyo Station on March 3, 2024, in 2 hours, 15 minutes, 55 seconds. (Pool photo)

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Meet passenger service clerk known as "super brain" in NE China

STORY: Meet passenger service clerk known as "super brain" in NE China SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jilin Railway Station 2. various of Zhang Tongyi reciting station names and drawing a schematic diagram 3. various of Zhang Tongyi at work 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG TONGYI, Passenger service clerk at Jilin Railway Station 5. various of Zhang Tongyi at work STORYLINE: At Jilin Railway Station in northeast China's Jilin Province, passenger service clerk Zhang Tongyi is known as the "super brain" in the ticket office. Within 90 minutes, she can draw a schematic diagram of 807 railway stations nationwide. Within 60 minutes, she can recite the departure and arrival times of 16 regular-speed trains and 124 high-speed trains at Jilin Railway Station and the names of the stations along these trains' routes. She said that by memorizing relevant information such as train schedules, passing stations and

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Ethiopian runners win at Xiamen Marathon

STORY: Ethiopian runners win at Xiamen Marathon SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Xiamen Marathon STORYLINE: Ethiopian Asefa Boki Kebebe claimed the men's title, while his compatriot Bekelech Gudeta Borecha took the women's gold in the 2024 Xiamen Marathon on Sunday morning. Kebebe clocked a time of two hours, six minutes and 46 seconds to cross the finishing line first. Felix Kiptoo Kirwa from Kenya and Othmane El Goumri from Morocco took the silver and bronze medals in 2:06:52 and 2:07:18 respectively. The women's title went to Borecha who clocked 2:22:54, while Fatima Ezzahra Gardadi from Morocco finished second in 2:24:12. Zhang Deshun, from China, took the bronze in 2:26:53. As one of China's top marathons, the 2024 Xiamen Marathon has attracted 30,000 contestants. The Xiamen Marathon gained the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label in 2021, becoming the second Chinese marathon race to w

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Türkiye commemorates Ataturk on 85th anniversary of his death

STORY: Türkiye commemorates Ataturk on 85th anniversary of his death SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Türkiye on Friday marked the 85th anniversary of the demise of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, with a series of events. At 9:05 a.m. local time (0605 GMT), sirens blared, traffic stopped, and people stood still for two minutes of silence across the country to pay tribute to the late leader. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan placed a wreath at Ataturk's mausoleum in the capital Ankara and joined in a moment of silence when the Turkish flag was lowered to half-staff. In Istanbul, thousands of people carrying photos of Ataturk lined up at the entrance of the Dolmabahce Palace to visit the room where he passed away and laid flowers on his bed. Ataturk declared the republic in 1923, ending the rule of the Ottoman Empire after the Indepen

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Rwandan Epic cycling race kicks off with impressive start

STORY: Rwandan Epic cycling race kicks off with impressive start SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SIMON DE SCHUTTER, Organizer of Rwandan Epic 2023 STORYLINE: German cyclists Daniel Gathof and Bart Classens of the Shift Up For Rwanda 1 team got off to an impressive start at the 2023 Rwandan Epic-mountain bike race, as they forged an incredible partnership and successfully won the Duo Men Kigali-Kigali prologue of the race that kicked off in the capital of Kigali on Tuesday. The duo won the 9 km race with 27 minutes and 11 seconds, followed by the Kenyan duo Joseph Bobby and Ndung'u Wa Keiya of Team 48, who used 29 minutes and 2 seconds. In the Duo Women category, Rwandan cyclists Diane Ingabire and Valentine Nzayisenga of Team Rwanda won the race on 51 minutes and 55 seconds. In the Duo Mixed category, Belgian cyclists Melanie Bourgeoui and William Rauw of Team Les Baroudeurs won

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Balchin, Mason win at Auckland Marathon

STORY: Balchin, Mason win at Auckland Marathon DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2023 Auckland Marathon STORYLINE: Daniel Balchin and Alice Mason won the men's and women's titles apiece at the Auckland Marathon on Sunday. Home runner Balchin from Otago won the men's title with a time of two hours 23 minutes and nine seconds. Auckland-based British runner Luke Cotter finished second, with Australian Robert Collins rounding out the podium in third. Mason from Wellington added the 2023 Auckland Marathon title to the one she last won in 2020, taking the tape in a time of two hours 44 minutes and 20 seconds. Auckland athlete Amelia Lythe finished as runner-up and Whangarei's Mallory Wordell at third. Mason welcomed her son into the world last year and has since been juggling marathon training around life as a mum, making her win at Auckland even more special. Over 14,000 athletes hit the picturesque racecourse of the Auckla

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Comunidad de Madrid and the City Council of Madrid have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Fans celebrate the goal while watching the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the Superior Sports Council (CSD), the Community of Madrid and the City Council have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Comunidad de Madrid and the City Council of Madrid have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Fans celebrate the goal while watching the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the Superior Sports Council (CSD), the Community of Madrid and the City Council have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans on their arrival to watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Community of Madrid and the City Council have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90t

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Comunidad de Madrid and the City Council of Madrid have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Fans celebrate the goal while watching the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the Superior Sports Council (CSD), the Community of Madrid and the City Council have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Comunidad de Madrid and the City Council of Madrid have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans on their arrival to watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Community of Madrid and the City Council have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90t

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Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final - Spain

Hundreds of fans on their arrival to watch the broadcast of the Women's World Cup final at the WiZink Center on August 20, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), the Community of Madrid and the City Council have jointly organized the WiZink Center so that up to 6,000 people can watch the final on 4 giant screens, free of charge. To access the venue an invitation is required, which could be purchased up to four per person on the website of the WiZink Center and were sold out within 55 minutes of leaving, as reported by the City of Madrid, which has asked this Friday not to participate in irregular resales to get tickets. Spain plays today the final of the Women's World Cup 2023 against England, after beating Sweden last August 15 in a semifinal that concentrated all the action in the last minutes. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring in the 81st minute, Sweden equalized in the 88th minute, and Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the 90t

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Kenya wins double golds in Jerusalem Marathon

STORY: Kenya wins double golds in Jerusalem Marathon DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:10 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of runners and spectators STORYLINE: Kenya's Noah Kiprotich won the men's title of the 12th annual Jerusalem Marathon on Friday in two hours, 18 minutes and 13 seconds. Chakib Lachgar of Spain came second at 2:25:45, while Israel's Melkam Jamber took the bronze at 2:28:30. Kenya also grabbed the gold in the women's race as Margaret Njuguna crossed the finish line first in a time of 2:52:44, ahead of Russia's Elena Tolstykh (2:55:31) and Israel's Noah Berkman (2:59:12). The two Kenyan gold medalists Kiprotich and Njuguna won a prize of 3,750 U.S. dollars each. About 18,000 runners from 72 countries and regions competed in the event, which also included half marathon, 10km and 5km runs, as well as a 1.7km families' run and 800m communities' run. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

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Yokohama Women's Marathon

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Russia's Albina Mayorova crosses the finish line to win the Yokohama Women's Marathon in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 17, 2013. Mayorova finished in 2 hours, 25 minutes, 55 seconds.

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Norway wins Olympics women's 4x5km relay cross country

WHISTLER, Canada - Members of Norway's women's 4x5-kilometer relay classic/free cross country skiing team -- (from L to R) Vibeke W. Skofterud, Kristin Stoermer Steira, Marit Bjoergen and Therese Johaug -- celebrate their victory in the event at the Vancouver Olympics at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 25, 2010. Norway won the gold with a time of 55 minutes, 19.5 seconds.

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Russia wins Yokohama women's ekiden, Japan 3rd

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Russian anchor Alena Samokhvalova cuts the tape as her team wins the Yokohama International Women's Ekiden on Feb. 26. The Russians covered the 42.195-kilometer course across Yokohama in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 55 seconds over six legs, finishing 2:53 ahead of runner-up China. Japan came in third in 2:17:28.

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Kenya's Ndereba wins women's marathon at world meet

PARIS, France, Aug. 31 Kyodo - Catherine Ndereba of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the women's marathon in the world track and field championships at the Stade de France on the outskirts of Paris on Aug. 31. Ndereba set a meet record of 2 hours, 23 minutes, 55 seconds.

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JR Kyushu launches 4th hydrofoil for Fukuoka-Pusan route

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) on July 1 launched its fourth hydrofoil (shown in photo) for the Fukuoka-Pusan route in the hope of boosting the number of passengers using the sea lane between Japan and South Korea. The JB2, nicknamed Beatle, can carry up to 215 passengers and travel the route in 2 hours and 55 minutes.

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Lornah Kiplagat wins Osaka International Women's Marathon

OSAKA, Jan. 27 - Lornah Kiplagat of Kenya breaks the tape Jan. 27 at Nagai Stadium in Osakato to win the Osaka International Women's Marathon with 2 hours, 23 minutes, 55 seconds.

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Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.

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Russia pillages more Olympic gold

Russia's golden girls of the Olympic women's 4x5-kilometer cross country skiing wave to fans at the medal ceremony on Feb. 16. The Russian team finished with a time of 55 minutes, 13.5 seconds, edging Norway into second place. Italy took the bronze medal.

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Stunning aerial view of China-constructed bridge in Croatia

STORY: Stunning aerial view of China-constructed bridge in Croatia DATELINE: April 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: KOMARNA, Croatia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-constructed Peljesac Bridge in Croatia STORYLINE: The China-constructed Peljesac Bridge in Croatia has been successfully completed and will soon be open to traffic. The Peljesac Bridge, 2.4-km long and 55-meter high, is designed to link the mainland of Croatia with its southernmost Dubrovnik-Neretva County, crossing the Mali Ston Bay over the Adriatic Sea and bypassing foreign territory. In January 2018, a Chinese consortium led by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) won the bid for the first phase of the Peljesac Bridge and its access roads. It is the biggest transportation infrastructural project between the two countries since they forged diplomatic ties 30 years ago. Once completed, the bridge can potentially cut a three-hour journey to just two to three minutes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

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Kenya dominates Israel's Tel Aviv Marathon

STORY: Kenya dominates Israel's Tel Aviv Marathon DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Tel Aviv CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1.various of the marathon STORYLINE: Kenya's Vincent Kipsang Rono won the men's race of Israel's annual Tel Aviv Marathon on Friday at two hours, 12 minutes and 55 seconds. His compatriots Alfred Kipkemboi Koech, who clocked 2:15:38, and John Langat (2:17:50), finished in second and third place, respectively. Israel's Mintamir Bikaya won the women's marathon at 2:53:02, ahead of 2020's winner, Elena Tolstykh of Russia at 2:56:04 and Israel's Anna Prais in 3:15:59. The first-place runners Rono and Bikaya won a prize of 7,500 U.S. dollars each. Malade Bukayaw of Israel won the men's half marathon race at 1:03:11, while Ethiopia's Buzunesh Getachew Gudeta finished first in the women's event with 1:09:51. About 40,000 runners participated in the event, which also included half marathon, 10 km and 5 km runs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from

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Lornah Kiplagat wins Osaka International Women's Marathon

OSAKA, Jan. 27 - Lornah Kiplagat of Kenya breaks the tape Jan. 27 at Nagai Stadium in Osakato to win the Osaka International Women's Marathon with 2 hours, 23 minutes, 55 seconds.

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Russia wins Yokohama women's ekiden, Japan 3rd

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Russian anchor Alena Samokhvalova cuts the tape as her team wins the Yokohama International Women's Ekiden on Feb. 26. The Russians covered the 42.195-kilometer course across Yokohama in 2 hours, 13 minutes, 55 seconds over six legs, finishing 2:53 ahead of runner-up China. Japan came in third in 2:17:28. (Kyodo)

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Tanii wins bronze in men's 50-kilometer walk

Japan's Takayuki Tanii poses for a photo with his bronze medal during the awards ceremony for the men's 50-kilometer race walk on the eighth day of the 15th world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 29, 2015. Tanii, champion of the 2014 Asian Games champion, finished in 3 hours, 42 minutes, 55 seconds to book his spot in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanii wins bronze in men's 50-kilometer walk

Japan's Takayuki Tanii pumps his fist while crossing the finish line as he captured the men's 50-kilometer race walk bronze medal on the eighth day of the 15th world athletics championships in Beijing on Aug. 29, 2015. Tanii, champion of the 2014 Asian Games, finished in 3 hours, 42 minutes, 55 seconds to book his spot in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Norway wins Olympics women's 4x5km relay cross country

WHISTLER, Canada - Members of Norway's women's 4x5-kilometer relay classic/free cross country skiing team -- (from L to R) Vibeke W. Skofterud, Kristin Stoermer Steira, Marit Bjoergen and Therese Johaug -- celebrate their victory in the event at the Vancouver Olympics at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 25, 2010. Norway won the gold with a time of 55 minutes, 19.5 seconds. (Kyodo)

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Krystian Herba, AZ Tower building

Pole Krystian Herba, 37, climbed the 632 stairs in the highest 30-storey building in Czechia, the AZ Tower (111 metres) in Brno, on bicycle in eight minutes and 55 seconds, on April 27, 2019. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Krystian Herba, AZ Tower building

Pole Krystian Herba, 37, climbed the 632 stairs in the highest 30-storey building in Czechia, the AZ Tower (111 metres) in Brno, on bicycle in eight minutes and 55 seconds, on April 27, 2019. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Krystian Herba, AZ Tower building

Pole Krystian Herba, 37, poses with his team before he climbed the 632 stairs in the highest 30-storey building in Czechia, the AZ Tower (111 metres) in Brno, on bicycle in eight minutes and 55 seconds, on April 27, 2019. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Krystian Herba, AZ Tower building

Pole Krystian Herba, 37, climbed the 632 stairs in the highest 30-storey building in Czechia, the AZ Tower (111 metres) in Brno, on bicycle in eight minutes and 55 seconds, on April 27, 2019. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Krystian Herba, AZ Tower building

Pole Krystian Herba, 37, climbed the 632 stairs in the highest 30-storey building in Czechia, the AZ Tower (111 metres) in Brno, on bicycle in eight minutes and 55 seconds, on April 27, 2019. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)

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Krystian Herba, AZ Tower building

Pole Krystian Herba, 37, climbed the 632 stairs in the highest 30-storey building in Czechia, the AZ Tower (111 metres) in Brno, on bicycle in eight minutes and 55 seconds, on April 27, 2019. (CTK Photo/Igor Zehl)