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Peru declares works of Nobel laureate as National Cultural Heritage

STORY: Peru declares works of Nobel laureate as National Cultural Heritage DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of books by Mario Vargas Llosa 2. various of photos 3. various of award to Mario Vargas Llosa last March at the Government Palace (file) STORYLINE: Peru's Ministry of Culture on Tuesday declared four works by Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa as a National Culture Heritage. The decision is historic because it is the first declaration to the works of an author in life. The recognized copies include The Bosses (1957), The City and the Dogs (1963), The Green House (1966), and Puppies: Pichula Cuellar (1967). Born in 1936, Vargas Llosa received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2010. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lima. (XHTV)

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Angels' Matsui doubles against Red Sox

BOSTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs to second after doubling to center in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 18, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 as his team lost 5-7.

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Memorial ceremony for late S. Korean President Kim

SEOUL, South Korea - People gather for a ceremony held on the eve of the first anniversary of the death of former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung in Seoul on Aug. 17, 2010. Some 3,000 people took part in the memorial event.

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Kim Dae Jung's widow at memorial ceremony

SEOUL, South Korea - Lee Hee Ho, widow of former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung, attends a ceremony held on the eve of the first anniversary of Kim's death in Seoul on Aug. 17, 2010. Some 3,000 people took part in the memorial event.

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Fujifilm unveils remodeled 3-D digital camera

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows remodeled version of Fujifilm Holdings Corp.'s digital camera FinePix REAL 3D W3 equipped with three-dimensional technology. The company on Aug. 17, 2010, unveiled the product that it says is the world's first 3-D compact digital camera that can shoot high-resolution images and high-definition videos.

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Fujifilm unveils remodeled 3-D digital camera

TOKYO, Japan - Fashion model Nozomi Sasaki holds a remodeled version of Fujifilm Holdings Corp.'s digital camera FinePix REAL 3D W3 equipped with three-dimensional technology in Tokyo on Aug. 17, 2010. The company said the product is the world's first 3-D compact digital camera that can shoot high-resolution images and high-definition videos.

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Orioles' Uehara pitches vs. Mariners

BALTIMORE, United States - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara throws against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Aug. 16, 2010. He pitched scoreless 1-1/3 innings in a 5-4 victory.

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Mariners' Ichiro makes 150th, 151st hits

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Aug. 14, 2010. Suzuki went 2-for-4 in his team's 9-3 win, taking his season tally to 151 with 45 games left and remaining well on course to reach the 200 mark for an unprecedented 10th consecutive year.

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Mariners' Ichiro makes 150th, 151st hits

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to right in the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Aug. 14, 2010. Suzuki went 2-for-4 in his team's 9-3 win, taking his season tally to 151 with 45 games left and remaining well on course to reach the 200 mark for an unprecedented 10th consecutive year.

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Mariners' Ichiro hits 2 singles, 3 strikeouts against Indians

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the third inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Aug. 13, 2010. Ichiro hit two singles and had three strikeouts as his team won 3-2.

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Mariners' Ichiro hits 2 singles, 3 strikeouts against Indians

CLEVELAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single to short in the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Aug. 13, 2010. Ichiro hit two singles and had three strikeouts as his team won 3-2.

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AirAsia X to offer Osaka-Kuala Lumpur flight

OSAKA, Japan - Azran Osman-Rani (C), chief executive officer of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X, attends an event in Osaka, western Japan, on Aug. 10, 2011, to promote a flight between Osaka and Kuala Lumpur to be launched on Nov. 30. In the promotional period through June 20, the lowest fare available on the new route from Kansai International Airport is set at 3,931 yen one way. The total ticket cost, including airport taxes, rises to 8,081 yen. The flight will be the airline's second service linking Malaysia and Japan after the inauguration in 2010 of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.

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Former Japan national team defender Matsuda dies

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

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki records an infield single during the fifth inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Aug. 31, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in a 3-1 victory over the Angels.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki records an infield single during the fifth inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Aug. 31, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in a 3-1 victory over the Angels.

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Angels' Matsui vs. Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui breaks the bat during the ninth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Aug. 31, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-2 in a 3-1 defeat against the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki steals second base during the fifth inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Aug. 31, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in a 3-1 victory over the Angels.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki records an infield single during the fifth inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on Aug. 31, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 in a 3-1 victory over the Angels.

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Mt. Fuji climbers hits record

KOFU, Japan - Scores of people climb Mt Fuji around an area in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 31, 2010. A record 259,000 people climbed Japan's tallest peak of 3,776 meters during January-August that year.

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Mt. Fuji climbers hits record

KOFU, Japan - Scores of people climb Mt Fuji around an area in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 31, 2010. A record 259,000 people climbed Japan's tallest peak of 3,776 meters during January-August that year.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round in U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot in a first-round match against Jarmila Groth of Australia at the U.S. Open women's singles competition in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. Sharapova advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Groth 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round in U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Maria Sharapova of Russia pumps her fist in the first round of the U.S. Open women's singles competition in New York on Aug. 31, 2010. Sharapova advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Jarmila Groth of Australia 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.

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Asashoryu calls for support at ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Former yokozuna Asashoryu visits Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium Aug. 31, 2010, to take part in a meeting of sumo wrestlers. The former grand champion who retired following allegations of violence called on wrestlers for support at his controversial retirement ceremony scheduled for Oct. 3.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners lost 3-5.

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Dodgers' Kuroda vs. Phillies

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda heads to the dugout after striking out Jimmy Rollins in the sixth inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 30, 2010. Kuroda earned the 10th win of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Mariners' Ichiro vs. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 as the Mariners lost 3-5.

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Dodgers' Kuroda vs. Phillies

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 30, 2010. Kuroda earned the 10th win of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Dodgers' Kuroda vs. Phillies

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda reacts after allowing the first hit of the game in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 30, 2010. Kuroda earned the 10th win of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) exchanges high-fives with Torii Hunter after hitting a two-run homer to right in the sixth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-2 as the Angels won 5-3.

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Angels' Matsui hits 2-run homer

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer to right in the sixth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-2 as the Angels won 5-3.

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Dodgers' Kuroda starts vs. Phillies

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 30, 2010. Kuroda earned his 10th win of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Dodgers' Kuroda starts vs. Phillies

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 30, 2010. Kuroda earned his 10th win of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Phillies.

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Uehara closes out for 3rd save

ANAHEIM, California - Baltimore Orioles right-hander Koji Uehara pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 27, 2010. Uehara stepped into the closer role once again and came away unscathed in a 3-1 win, picking up his third consecutive save.

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Ichiro 2-for-5

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki triples to center in the third inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 27, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with a triple in a 6-3 defeat.

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Ichiro 2-for-5

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single to third despite a broken bat in the seventh inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 27, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with a triple in a 6-3 defeat.

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Fire festival near Mt. Fuji

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - About 3-meter-tall torches light up a Shinto shrine gate along a national highway in a 400-year-old fire festival near Mt. Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2010.

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Fire festival near Mt. Fuji

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - About 3-meter-tall torches are lit along a national highway in a 400-year-old fire festival in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2010. Mt. Fuji is seen in silhouette in the background.

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Fire festival near Mt. Fuji

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan - About 3-meter-tall torches are lit along a national highway in a 400-year-old fire festival near Mt. Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2010.

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Ichiro's 1,000th strikeout

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging, the 1,000th in his professional career in Japan and the United States, during the fourth inning of the first game of a double header against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 25, 2010. The Mariners lost 5-3.

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Ichiro's 1,000th strikeout

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging, the 1,000th in his professional career in Japan and the United States, during the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 25, 2010. The Mariners lost 5-3.

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Matsui 2-for-2

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to third in the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 with three RBIs in his team's 12-3 rout.

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Matsui in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double to right against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. The Angels won 12-3.

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Matsui in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui high-fives teammates after scoring on a double off the bat of Jeff Mathis during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. The Angels won 12-3.

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Matsui hits 3-run double

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a three-run double to right in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-2 in his team's 12-3 rout.

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Matsui in Angels' victory

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui rushes to first after hitting a three-run double to right against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 25, 2010. The Angels won 12-3.

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Matsui hits 2-run double

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double to center in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 23, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 as his team lost 3-4.

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Matsui hits 2-run double

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double to center in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 23, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 as his team lost 3-4.

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Matsui hits 2-run double

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double to center in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Aug. 23, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 as his team lost 3-4.

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Chong double leads Bochum to season-opening win

BOCHUM, Germany - VfL Bochum's Chong Tese (L), a Japan-born North Korea national team striker, celebrates with a teammate after scoring a goal in the first half against 1860 Munich in their season opener in the German second division in Bochum, Germany, on Aug. 23, 2010. Bochum won 3-2.

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Chong double leads Bochum to season-opening win

BOCHUM, Germany - VfL Bochum' s Chong Tese (2nd from L), a Japan-born North Korea national team striker, chases the ball in the second half against 1860 Munich in their season opener in the German second division in Bochum, Germany, on Aug. 23, 2010. Bochum won 3-2.