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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-HONGYAO PEOPLE-FOLK COSTUMES (CN)

(231220) -- LONGSHENG, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman demonstrates wax printing technique of folk costumes of Hongyao people during the "drying clothes" festival in Dazhai Village of Longji Town, Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 2, 2014. People of Hongyao, a branch of the Yao ethnic group, live in Longsheng County of Guangxi for generations. Themed the color of red and featured delicate making techniques, the folk costumes of Hongyao people stand as a characteristic of the branch of Yao ethnic group age after age. During the annual "drying clothes" festival which falls on the 6th day of the 6th month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, Hongyao people in Dazhai Village of Longji Town present and dry their folk costumes outside their dwellings, forming a unique landscape. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-HONGYAO PEOPLE-FOLK COSTUMES (CN)

(231220) -- LONGSHENG, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman watches folk costumes of Hongyao people during the "drying clothes" festival in Dazhai Village of Longji Town, Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 2, 2014. People of Hongyao, a branch of the Yao ethnic group, live in Longsheng County of Guangxi for generations. Themed the color of red and featured delicate making techniques, the folk costumes of Hongyao people stand as a characteristic of the branch of Yao ethnic group age after age. During the annual "drying clothes" festival which falls on the 6th day of the 6th month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, Hongyao people in Dazhai Village of Longji Town present and dry their folk costumes outside their dwellings, forming a unique landscape. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-HONGYAO PEOPLE-FOLK COSTUMES (CN)

(231220) -- LONGSHENG, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman demonstrates sewing technique of folk costumes of Hongyao people during the "drying clothes" festival in Dazhai Village of Longji Town, Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 2, 2014. People of Hongyao, a branch of the Yao ethnic group, live in Longsheng County of Guangxi for generations. Themed the color of red and featured delicate making techniques, the folk costumes of Hongyao people stand as a characteristic of the branch of Yao ethnic group age after age. During the annual "drying clothes" festival which falls on the 6th day of the 6th month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, Hongyao people in Dazhai Village of Longji Town present and dry their folk costumes outside their dwellings, forming a unique landscape. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-HONGYAO PEOPLE-FOLK COSTUMES (CN)

(231220) -- LONGSHENG, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman is seen at a dwelling decked out with folk costumes of Hongyao people in Dazhai Village of Longji Town, Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 2, 2014. People of Hongyao, a branch of the Yao ethnic group, live in Longsheng County of Guangxi for generations. Themed the color of red and featured delicate making techniques, the folk costumes of Hongyao people stand as a characteristic of the branch of Yao ethnic group age after age. During the annual "drying clothes" festival which falls on the 6th day of the 6th month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, Hongyao people in Dazhai Village of Longji Town present and dry their folk costumes outside their dwellings, forming a unique landscape. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

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Egypt's incumbent President Sisi wins presidential election

STORY: Egypt's incumbent President Sisi wins presidential election SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023/ Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of Egyptians casting their votes (Recent footage) STORYLINE: Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) on Monday declared incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi winner of the nation's presidential elections. Sisi has secured a third consecutive term, after winning the elections both with an overwhelming majority in 2014 and 2018. Voting in Egypt took place on Dec. 10-12. Egyptians abroad cast their votes from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 at 137 embassies and consulates in 121 countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Himalaya airlines starts Kathmandu-Shanghai flight

STORY: Himalaya airlines starts Kathmandu-Shanghai flight SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inaugural ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PRATAP BABU TIWARI, General manager of Tribhuvan International Airport 3. various of inaugural flight STORYLINE: Himalaya Airlines on Saturday launched its inaugural flight from the Nepali capital of Kathmandu to Shanghai, China's economic hub. The H9780 flight took off in the morning with 141 passengers aboard, and the H9781 flight is scheduled to return to Kathmandu with 95 passengers onboard in the evening. The airlines is operating a round trip from Kathmandu to Shanghai on an A320 plane every Saturday, while two flights have been scheduled per week from Dec. 20 to Jan. 27, 2024. The Kathmandu-based operator, a Nepal-China joint venture established in August 2014, resumed direct flights between Kathmandu and Beijing in June and started direct flights from Kath

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Iraqi youth starts carpentry business through self-study

STORY: Iraqi youth starts carpentry business through self-study DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shamal Ahmed Muhammad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAMAL AHMED MUHAMMAD, Iraqi carpenter 3. various of carpentry workshop 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAMAL AHMED MUHAMMAD, Iraqi carpenter STORYLINE: An Iraqi young man has opened his own carpentry workshop after learning the craft through the Internet. Shamal Ahmed Muhammad is a university graduate from Erbil. He spends about 8 hours a day practicing carpentry, relying on it to provide daily sustenance for him and his family. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAMAL AHMED MUHAMMAD, Iraqi carpenter "I started this project in 2014. The reason that I started this project is my passion for woodworking. I wanted to do something that I love and that I have passion for. So I started making projects for myself, for friends and for family. In time, more people got to know me and they asked for small projects. An

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Traditional wax dyeing benefits villagers in SW China's Guizhou

STORY: Traditional wax dyeing benefits villagers in SW China's Guizhou DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wax dyeing 2. various of wax dyeing workshop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG ERBAOLANG, Miao wax dyeing inheritor in Danzhai County 4. various of wax dyeing workshop 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ERBAOLANG, Miao wax dyeing inheritor in Danzhai County STORYLINE: Wax dyeing is a craft inherited through generations among the Miao ethnic group in southwest China's Guizhou. In Danzhai County, a major cradle of the dyeing craft, many Miao women have mastered the art since childhood. Yang Erbaolang is one of them. After years of hard work, she has made the art a source of wealth for local people. In 2014, Yang and three other Miao women set up a cooperative and began to take orders in bulk. Their business has been booming in recent years. With the help of the local government, Yang's workshop moved into a 500-square-meter plant in the

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Yoshida, Van Persie tussle for ball in English league

SOUTHAMPON, England - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (R) of Southampton FC tussles for the ball with Robin van Persie during his club's 1-2 home loss to Manchester United in a Premier League game in Southampton, England, on Dec. 8, 2014.

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Southampton's Yoshida in action against Man United

SOUTHAMPTON, Britain - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (C) of Southampton FC heads the ball during the Premier League club's 1-2 home loss to Manchester United in Southampton, England, on Dec. 8, 2014.

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UNICEF staffer fights Ebola in Sierra Leone via dialog

TOKYO, Japan - Yukiko Sakurai, a specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund, speaks in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 2014, about her work fighting Ebola fever in Sierra Leone by explaining to local people the importance of hygiene measures.

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Japanese antiwar journalist Muno turns 100

TOKYO, Japan - Takeji Muno, a prominent antiwar journalist in Japan whose career has included covering both wartime prime ministers, Fumimaru Konoe and Hideki Tojo, speaks during an interview in Saitama north of Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2014, ahead of his 100th birthday on Jan.2, 2015. Wary of the "smells of war" brought about by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policies such as a national secrecy law and the push for the right to exercise collective self-defense, Muno vowed to continue to speak out for as long as he lives.

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Solar-powered plane set for flight around world

GENEVA, Switzerland - Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard (L) and Andre Borschberg of Solar Impulse 2, an airplane powered only by solar energy, speak to Kyodo News in Lausanne on Dec. 12, 2014, during preparations for their round-the-world flight set for March.

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Over 2 mil. tourists visit Mizuki road in Tottori Pref.

YONAGO, Japan - Tourists and "yokai" (demon) characters created by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki pose for photos at Mizuki Shigeru Road in the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 28, 2014, during an event to commemorate the number of the tourists having surpassed the 2 million mark for five straight years. The shopping district features bronze statues of more than 150 yokai characters.

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Lawyer helps Korean kids take pride despite hate speech

KYOTO, Japan - Lawyer Shiki Tomimasu holds leaflets in Kyoto, western Japan, on Dec. 2, 2014, detailing the July 2014 decision by the Osaka High Court ordering a group of anti-Korean activists that engaged in hate speech against a Korean school in Kyoto to pay damages to the school. Tomimasu says he hopes the leaflets, written in Japanese and Korean, will help Korean students relinquish their distrust against Japanese society and take pride in their culture and ethnicity.

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Temple offers reward for clues to stolen Buddha image

FUKUOKA, Japan - A statue of Yakushi Nyorai or medicine Buddha is shown in this file photo taken in December 2009. Supporters of Myoryuzan Yakushido, a Buddhist temple in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, announced a decision on Dec. 24, 2014, to pay a cash reward of 2 million yen for key information leading to the discovery of the statue stolen in 2010.

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Tokyo Tower still popular after ending relay role

TOKYO, Japan - A view of the Japanese capital from the Tokyo Tower's special observatory deck on Dec. 12, 2014, includes Tokyo Skytree (far back) and the Toranomon Hills skyscraper (fore L). The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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Tokyo Tower still popular after ending relay role

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Tower is seen from the newly named Tokyo Tower street leading up to it in the Japanese capital on Dec. 18, 2014. The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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Tokyo Tower still popular after ceding relay role

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Tower is lit up beneath the evening sky in the Japanese capital on Dec. 12, 2014. The tower, designated as a national cultural property in June 2013, remains a popular sightseeing spot, drawing some 2 million visitors annually to its observatory deck, even after ceding its role as a radiowave transmission tower to Tokyo Skytree in 2012.

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Inter Milan's Nagatomo reacts to cheers from supporters

MILAN, Italy - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) of Inter Milan responds to cheers from supporters after a 2-2 draw in an Italian Serie A game against Lazio in Milan on Dec. 21, 2014.

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Hannover's Kiyotake in action against Freiburg player

FREIBURG, Germany - Japanese midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake (R) of Hannover 96 competes for the ball with SC Freiburg defender Christian Guenter in the first half of a German Bundesliga game away in Freiburg on Dec. 21, 2014. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Hannover's Sakai in action against Freiburg player

FREIBURG, Germany - Japanese defender Hiroki Sakai (R) of Hannover 96 competes for the ball with SC Freiburg midfielder Vaclav Pilar in the first half of a German Bundesliga game away in Freiburg on Dec. 21, 2014. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Inter Milan's Nagatomo in action against Lazio

MILAN, Italy - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) of Inter Milan goes on the offensive in the first half of an Italian Serie A game against Lazio in Milan on Dec. 21, 2014, en route to a 2-2 draw.

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Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in FIFA Club World Cup

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Real Madrid's James Rodriguez (R) and San Lorenzo's Nestor Ortigoza fight for the ball during the first half of the final match at the Club World Cup soccer tournament in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 20, 2014. Real Madrid won 2-0.

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Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in FIFA Club World Cup

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo fights for the ball during the first half of the final match against San Lorenzo of Argentina at the Club World Cup soccer tournament in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 20, 2014. Real Madrid won 2-0.

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Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in FIFA Club World Cup

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after winning the final match against San Lorenzo of Argentina at the Club World Cup soccer tournament in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 20, 2014. Real Madrid won 2-0.

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Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in FIFA Club World Cup

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Real Madrid players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final match against San Lorenzo of Argentina at the Club World Cup soccer tournament in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 20, 2014. Real Madrid won 2-0.

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Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in FIFA Club World Cup

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the first half of the final match against San Lorenzo of Argentina at the Club World Cup soccer tournament in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 20, 2014. Real Madrid won 2-0.

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Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in FIFA Club World Cup

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Real Madrid players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final match against San Lorenzo of Argentina at the Club World Cup soccer tournament in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Dec. 20, 2014. Real Madrid won 2-0.

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'Bon' festival dance held in Bangkok for 1st time in 5 years

BANGKOK, Thailand - A gala "Bon" festival dance, hosted by the Japanese Association in Thailand, is held in Bangkok on Dec. 20, 2014, for the first time in five years with over 2,000 Japanese and Thais participating.

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NRA inspects unit 2 of Shimane nuclear plant

MATSUE, Japan - Nuclear Regulation Authority Commissioner Toyoshi Fuketa (2nd from F), on behalf of NRA Chairman Shunichi Tanaka, inspects the equipment of unit 2 and its accident measures at Chugoku Electric Power Co.'s Shimane nuclear power plant in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, on Dec. 19, 2014. (Pool photo)

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BOJ chief Kuroda attends two-day policy meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda arrives at the BOJ headquarters on Dec. 19, 2014, to attend the final day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank is widely expected to maintain its latest ultraloose monetary policy, which it introduced in late October to achieve its 2 percent inflation goal, as recent economic data showed a slowing pace in price increases.

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Schalke's Uchida in action against Paderborn

PADERBORN, Germany - Japanese defender Atsuto Uchida (L) of FC Schalke 04 prepares to pass the ball as midfielder Alban Meha of SC Paderborn 07 tries to block him in the first half of a Bundesliga game in Paderborn on Dec. 17, 2014, en route to a 2-1 victory away.

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Murakawa beats Iyama to win 'Oza' title in 'go' game

TOBA, Japan - Challenger Daisuke Murakawa reacts after dethroning Yuta Iyama in a professional "go" board game to grab the "Oza" title, one of the game's seven major crowns, by 3-2 in Toba, Mie Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 16, 2014. It was 24-year-old Murakawa's first major title.

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KEPCO opens special checks on Takahama plant to reporters

TSURUGA, Japan - Photo taken on Dec. 16, 2014, shows the No. 1 reactor vessel of the Takahama nuclear power plant in the central Japan town of Takahama. Its operator Kansai Electric Power Co. allowed reporters to view special checks being conducted on the Nos. 1 and 2 units there. The checks are aimed at allowing the reactors to operate beyond the limit of 40 years.

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Inter's Nagatomo in action against Chievo

VERONA, Italy - Japanese footballer Yuto Nagatomo (R) of Inter Milan plays during the first half of a Serie A match against Chievo in Verona, Italy, on Dec. 15, 2014. Inter won 2-0.

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Nagatomo of Milan struggles for header against Chievo

BELLONA, Italy - Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) of Inter Milan jumps for a header in the first half of an Italian Serie A game against AC Chievo Verona en route to his team's 2-0 victory away in Bellona on Dec. 15, 2014.

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Milan's Honda in action against Napoli

MILAN, Italy - Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda (R) of AC Milan jumps for a header in the first half of a Serie A match against Napoli on Dec. 14, 2014, in Milan, Italy. Milan won 2-0.

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Kenyan woman wins 2014 Honolulu Marathon

HONOLULU, United States - Joyce Chepkirui of Kenya crosses the finish line in 2 hours, 30 minutes and 23 seconds to win the women's section in the Honolulu Marathon in Hawaii on Dec. 14, 2014.

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Kenyan man wins 2014 Honolulu Marathon

HONOLULU, United States - Wilson Chebet of Kenya breaks the tape in 2 hours, 15 minutes and 35 seconds to win the men's section in the Honolulu Marathon in Hawaii on Dec. 14, 2014.

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Suzuki of Japan U21s scores in 2-0 win over Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan under-21 player Musashi Suzuki (L) scores the second goal for the team in the second half of a friendly match against Thailand in Bangkok on Dec. 14, 2014. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan U21 coach Teguramori at friendly against Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Coach Makoto Teguramori of Japan's under-21 squad is seen during a friendly match against Thailand in Bangkok on Dec. 14, 2014. Japan beat Thailand 2-0.

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Toyokawa of Japan U21s scores in 2-0 win over Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Yuta Toyokawa of Japan's under-21 squad scores the first goal in the first half of a friendly match against Thailand in Bangkok on Dec. 14, 2014. Japan won 2-0.

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Okazaki nets 8th goal of season

HAMBURG, Germany - Japan's Shinji Okazaki of Mainz (3rd from L) scores during the second half of a game against Hamburg SV in Hamburg, Germany, on Dec. 7, 2014. It was his eighth goal of the Bundesliga season. Hamburg SV won 2-1.

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Kenya's Makau wins Fukuoka International Marathon

FUKUOKA, Japan - Former marathon world record holder Patrick Makau (front) of Kenya passes Ser-Od Bat-Ochir of Mongolia to take the lead near the 38-kilometer mark of the Fukuoka International Marathon on Dec. 7, 2014. Makau won in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 22 seconds. (Pool photo)

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Kenya's Makau wins Fukuoka International Marathon

FUKUOKA, Japan - Former marathon world record holder Patrick Makau of Kenya breaks the tape in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 22 seconds to win the Fukuoka International Marathon on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Discouraged Urawa manager Petrovic leaves stadium

SAITAMA, Japan - Urawa Reds manager Mihailo Petrovic walks off Saitama Stadium after the J-League club's 1-2 home loss at the hands of Nagoya Grampus on Dec. 6, 2014, in the city of Saitama, Japan.

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Gamba win 2nd J-League title

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka players celebrate after securing their second J-League championship with a 0-0 draw to Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on Dec. 6, 2014. Gamba won their first league crown since 2005 as Urawa Reds lost 2-1 at home to Nagoya Grampus.

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Gamba win 2nd J-League title

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka players celebrate after securing their second J-League championship with a 0-0 draw to Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on Dec. 6, 2014. Gamba won their first league crown since 2005 as Urawa Reds lost 2-1 at home to Nagoya Grampus.

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Birthday cake for polar bear

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Peace, a female polar bear kept at a zoo in Tobe in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, is given a birthday cake made of ice, fruit and sausages during an event at the zoo on Dec. 6, 2014, to celebrate her 15th birthday on Dec. 2.