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Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Combined photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024, and in July 2022, respectively, shows professional shogi players in the women's category Tomoka Nishiyama (L) and Kana Fukuma. Nishiyama defended her Osho women's title as her competitor Fukuma withdrew from the third match of a best-of-three series due to ill health on Oct. 29, 2024. Fukuma earlier said she would be sidelined from competition between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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Holder of 5 women's shogi titles back to competition

Holder of 5 women's shogi titles back to competition

Professional shogi player Kana Fukuma, holder of five titles in the women's category, is pictured after beating Kei Kato in a round-robin match at the Hakurei women's championship in Takatsuki, Osaka, on Feb. 14, 2025. She returned to competition after being sidelined between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

Sadae Kasaoka, 92, an atomic bomb survivor, talks about her experience in Hiroshima during an interview to the media on the first day of a special exhibition on the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2025. The exhibition, displaying items from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb museums, will run until Feb. 28, 2026.

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A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A visitor looks at items related to the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the first day of a special exhibition at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2025. The exhibition, displaying items from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb museums, will run until Feb. 28, 2026.

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A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

Sadae Kasaoka, 92, an atomic bomb survivor, talks about her experience in Hiroshima on the first day of a special exhibition on the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2025. The exhibition, displaying items from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb museums, will run until Feb. 28, 2026.

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Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima is pictured with his No. 3 jersey shown to the media and fans during spring training in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 12, 2000. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis arrives at a special consistory with cardinals and bishops in the Synod hall at the Vatican on February 12, 2015. Pope Francis met with cardinals and bishops who will take part in the upcoming Feb. 14, 2015 consistory during which he will elevate 20 new cardinals. Pope Francis is urging his cardinals to cooperate with his reform of the outdated and dysfunctional Vatican bureaucracy. Opening the meetings Francis said the aim was to encourage greater harmony and collaboration in 'absolute transparency' to help the church spread the faith and reach out to others. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the pavilion created by Pasona Group Inc. at the site of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka starting on April 13.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

Luckin Coffee Revenue Increases in 2024

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 12, 2025 shows a Luckin coffee shop in Handan, North China's Hebei province. Data show that in 2024, Luckin's total net income reached 34.475 billion yuan, an increase of 38.4%.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows (from bottom) the Dutch, Bulgarian and Singapore pavilions for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the South Korean (bottom) and German pavilions for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Uzbekistan's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the Indonesian pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Qatar's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Luxembourg's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Kuwait's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the pavilions of (from L) Thailand, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Australia for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows China's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the Netherlands' pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

Akihiro Arimoto, whose daughter Keiko was taken to North Korea in 1983 at age 23, celebrates her 60th birthday at their home in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 12, 2020, with a birthday cake in front of her photo. Arimoto, who strenuously fought for her return and that of the other abductees, died of natural causes aged 96 without seeing her, his family said on Feb. 17, 2025.

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

Chinese and Turkish staff members communicate at the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye, Feb. 12, 2025. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a partial view of the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a partial view of the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a partial view of the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

Chinese and Turkish staff members check equipment at the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye, Feb. 12, 2025. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a partial view of the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided natural gas storage expansion project  - Turkey

China-aided natural gas storage expansion project - Turkey

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a partial view of the site of the Tuz Lake underground natural gas storage expansion project in Aksaray province, T??rkiye. The core part of the expansion project, undertaken by China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Machinery Industry Corporation, has achieved mechanical completion recently. The expansion project officially kicked off in 2020, aiming to enhance T??rkiye's clean energy infrastructure and contribute to its economic growth. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Lei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]World Exposition in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 12 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the venue of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka ahead of its opening in April on the artificial island of Yumeshima in the western Japan city. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Baseball: MLB spring training

PEORIA, United States, Feb. 12 Kyodo - San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui takes fielding practice at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

GLENDALE, United States, Feb. 13 Kyodo - Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani meets the press at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) and rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki exchange a few words as they pass each other during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts (2nd from L) and pitching coach Mark Prior (R) look on at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki (far L), Blake Snell and other Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers throw a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts (R) looks on at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani practices pitching at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi meets the press on the first day of the team's official spring workout in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press on the first day of the team's official workout in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani meets the press at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Roki Sasaki (L) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto chat while warming up at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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