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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performing live during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. 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 Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

File Photo - Mali's singers Amadou and Mariam, perform during the 16th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, in Fez, Morocco, on June 5, 2010. 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 Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - M, and Amadou and Mariam paying a special tribute to Michael Jackson during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. 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 Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performing live during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. 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 Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Mali's singers Amadou and Mariam, perform during the 16th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, in Fez, Morocco, on June 5, 2010. 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 Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - M, and Amadou and Mariam paying a special tribute to Michael Jackson during the 25th 'Victoires de la Musique' ceremony held at the Zenith hall in Paris, France on March 6, 2010. 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 Christophe Guibbaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou et Mariam performs live on stage during the 'Fete de la musique' at Paris, France, on June 21, 2010. 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 Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Actress Christine Boisson Dies Aged 68

File photo dated April 4, 2010 of Christine Boisson. French actress Christine Boisson, who got her big-screen break as a 17-year-old in Emmanuelle, has died at the age of 68 in Paris. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Actress Christine Boisson Dies Aged 68

File photo dated April 4, 2010 of Christine Boisson. French actress Christine Boisson, who got her big-screen break as a 17-year-old in Emmanuelle, has died at the age of 68 in Paris. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Actress Christine Boisson Dies Aged 68

File photo dated April 4, 2010 of Christine Boisson. French actress Christine Boisson, who got her big-screen break as a 17-year-old in Emmanuelle, has died at the age of 68 in Paris. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around the world

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around the world DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Addis Ababa; Lusaka; GENEVA, Switzerland; Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of UNECA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GOPAL THAKUR, Chairman of Nepal Language Commission STORYLINE: This year's United Nations Chinese Language Day was marked around the world with various celebrations. Since 2010, the UN has marked Chinese Language Day on April 20 over the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. The Chinese language commemoration event was co-hosted on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with the Chinese Mission to the African Union (AU) at the UN Conference Center in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO,

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-ACTIVITIES

(230420) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows children experiencing bamboo slips for writing at the National Museum of Chinese Writing in Anyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 4, 2023 (upper, photo taken by Lan Hongguang), and a visitor experiencing Chinese calligraphy during an event celebrating the UN Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 19, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Wang Tiancong). The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua)

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Hatoyama's shirt

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is shown wearing a multi-colored plaid shirt during a talking session with citizens on April 4, 2010, as mentioned by CNN. Hatoyama has come under fire for his fashion choices, according to a CNN report on May 13, 2010.

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Pirates' Iwamura 1-for-4 against Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura hits a double in the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 30, 2010. Iwamura went 1-for-4 in a 6-2 defeat to the Dodgers.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 with an RBI against Tigers

DETROIT, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI groundout in a 10-6 loss to the Tigers.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts to a strike call after dodging a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui appears dejected after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui returns to the dugout after being forced out at second on a double play in the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui gets called for a strike after dodging a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is all smiles after his club defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-3 at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) and center fielder Torii Hunter (48) high-five their teammates after beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3 at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is called out on strikes in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Matsui strikes out 3 times

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the second inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in California on April 28, 2010. Matsui struck out three times but his club still edged the Indians 4-3.

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Japan APEC novelty stamps

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a sheet of 80-yen commemorative stamps featuring symbol flowers of the 12 Japanese cities hosting a series of meetings of the 2010 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Japan Post Service Co. said April 28, 2010, that it will put the stamps on sale June 4.

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Hiroshima edge Pohang in ACL thriller

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Junya Osaki (R) scores the opening goal in an Asian Champions League qualification game against Pohang Steelers of South Korea in Hiroshima on April 27, 2010. Sanfrecce won 4-3, but failed to qualify for the next round despite winning.

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Shanghai expo being prepared

SHANGHAI, China - A dragon-shaped float runs in a test at the Shanghai exposition site in Shanghai on April 27, 2010 ahead of the event's official opening on May 1. The float, 4 meters high and 12 meters long, will be used in parades at the expo ground.

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Large curved plasma screen at Kansai airport

OSAKA, Japan - A large curved plasma screen shows information on a Japanese tourist site at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture on April 27, 2010. The 4-meter-by-3-meter screen, which the airport operator says is the world's largest curved digital display, was turned on at the international flight departure area to show contents including information on Japanese tourist sites and culture.

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Large curved plasma screen at Kansai airport

OSAKA, Japan - A large curved plasma screen shows information on Japanese culture at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture on April 27, 2010. The 4-meter-by-3-meter screen, which the airport operator says is the world's largest curved digital display, was turned on at the international flight departure area to show contents including information on Japanese tourist sites and culture.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki waits after a home run by the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of a game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches a game against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Ichiro's laser beam

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns the ball to home after fielding a single off the bat by the Chicago White Sox's Mark Teahen in the fifth inning of a game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 24, 2010. The Mariners lost 4-5.

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Ichiro grounds out

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki grounds out in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 24, 2010. The Mariners lost 4-5.

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Japanese MLB players take it easy

HOUSTON, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui (L) and Pittsburg Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura, both from Japan, chat at Minute Maid Park in Houston on April 23, 2010. Iwamura went hitless in the team's 3-4 loss while Matsui missed the game the same day.

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Angels' Matsui hits season's 4th homer against Tigers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui watches his solo homer over the center-field wall in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 22, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI but the Angels lost 5-4 to the Tigers.

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Angels' Matsui hits season's 4th homer against Tigers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the center-field wall in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 22, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI but the Angels lost 5-4 to the Tigers.

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Angels' Matsui hits season's 4th homer against Tigers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the center-field wall in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 22, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI but the Angels lost 5-4 to the Tigers.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Iwamura 1-for-4 against Milwaukee Brewers

PITTSBURGH, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Akinori Iwamura hits a single to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on April 22, 2010. Iwamura went 1-for-4 as the Pirates lost 20-0 to the Brewers.