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CHILE-SANTIAGO-EX-PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240208) -- SANTIAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People mourn by the coffin of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera at the former National Congress building in Santiago, Chile, Feb. 7, 2024. Sebastian Pinera, who was Chile's president in 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died on Tuesday when his private helicopter crashed on the shores of Lake Ranco, in southern Chile, according to his office. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-EX-PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240208) -- SANTIAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People mourn by the coffin of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera at the former National Congress building in Santiago, Chile, Feb. 7, 2024. Sebastian Pinera, who was Chile's president in 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died on Tuesday when his private helicopter crashed on the shores of Lake Ranco, in southern Chile, according to his office. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-EX-PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240208) -- SANTIAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Military personnel carry the coffin of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera as they arrive at the former National Congress building in Santiago, Chile, Feb. 7, 2024. Sebastian Pinera, who was Chile's president in 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died on Tuesday when his private helicopter crashed on the shores of Lake Ranco, in southern Chile, according to his office. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-EX-PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240208) -- SANTIAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Military personnel carry the coffin of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera as they arrive at the former National Congress building in Santiago, Chile, Feb. 7, 2024. Sebastian Pinera, who was Chile's president in 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died on Tuesday when his private helicopter crashed on the shores of Lake Ranco, in southern Chile, according to his office. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-EX-PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240208) -- SANTIAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman mourns by the coffin of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera at the former National Congress building in Santiago, Chile, Feb. 7, 2024. Sebastian Pinera, who was Chile's president in 2010-2014 and 2018-2022, died on Tuesday when his private helicopter crashed on the shores of Lake Ranco, in southern Chile, according to his office. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)

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Life gradually returns to Yemeni beach amid hopes for end of civil war

STORY: Life gradually returns to Yemeni beach amid hopes for end of civil war DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:14 LOCATION: HAJJAH, Yemen CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and their teachers playing on a beach in Midi District, Hajjah Province, northern Yemen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDULLAH AL-MUTANBEK, Teacher 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YAHYA MUSA, Student STORYLINE: Almost four years after the Yemeni government forces recaptured the Red Sea coastal city of Midi in the northwestern province of Hajjah from the Houthi rebels in April 2018, local visitors began to return to the city's beach. Local authorities allowed visits to the beach in December of last year, after spending nearly four years to remove the landmines that had been planted in the beach and some parts of the city, which is a few miles to the east of the beach and has become an abandoned site as a result of the Yemeni civil war that broke out in 2014. The war has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 4 mi

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Takanashi promises best performance at Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi speaks at a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, promising to give her best performance and aim for gold at the Winter Olympic Games to open on Feb. 7.

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Kasai vows best performance, seeks gold at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Noriaki Kasai speaks at a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, vowing to aim for the gold medal at the Olympic Games to open on Feb. 7. Kasai, who will participate in a record seventh Winter Games, will be competing as captain of the Japan team.

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Restaurant on 57th floor

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, which is set to open March 7, 2014, inside the 300-meter-tall Abeno Harukas skyscraper in Osaka, unveils ZK, one of its restaurants located on the 57th floor with a view of the Osaka Bay and Mt. Rokko, on Feb. 4.

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Shops in Sochi with barrier-free access

TOKYO, Japan - A number of shops in the main part of Sochi, Russia, are equipped with slopes at the entrance to improve accessibility for those with disabilities or other special needs, as seen on Feb. 3, 2014. The Winter Olympic Games will open Feb. 7, 2014, in the Black Sea resort city, to be followed by the Paralympics in March.

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Hanyu arrives in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu holds his accreditation card for the Sochi Olympics as he arrives at Sochi airport in Russia on Feb. 3, 2014, before the opening of the Winter Games on Feb. 7.

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Takanashi arrives in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi answers reporters' questions after arriving at Sochi airport in Russia on Feb. 4, 2014, before the opening of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 7.

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Takanashi arrives in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi answers reporters' questions after arriving at Sochi airport in Russia on Feb. 4, 2014, before the opening of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 7.

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Takanashi arrives in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi arrives at Sochi airport in Russia on Feb. 4, 2014, before the opening of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 7. Her compatriot ski jumper Yuki Ito is seen in the back.

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Takanashi arrives in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi arrives at Sochi airport in Russia on Feb. 4, 2014, before the opening of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 7.

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Nishikori and Uchiyama

TOKYO, Japan - Yasutaka Uchiyama (front) and Kei Nishikori of Japan play doubles against Daniel Nestor and Frank Dancevic of Canada in a Davis Cup World Group first-round match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Feb. 1, 2014. Uchiyama and Nishikori won 6-3, 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4.

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Nishikori and Uchiyama

TOKYO, Japan - Kei Nishikori (front) and Yasutaka Uchiyama of Japan play doubles against Daniel Nestor and Frank Dancevic of Canada in a Davis Cup World Group first-round match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Feb. 1, 2014. Nishikori and Uchiyama won 6-3, 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4.

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Cruise liner docks as 'floating hotel' at Sochi port

SOCHI, Russia - The cruise liner Thomson Spirit anchors at Imeritinsky port in Sochi, Russia, on Jan. 29, 2014, as one of seven "floating hotels" for accommodating visitors to the Winter Olympic Games to be held in the Black Sea resort city from Feb. 7 to 23.

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Film about dementia

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 7, 2014 shows Shigeru Ota, a Sendai Television Inc. producer who created a documentary film about an experimental study in the United States on elderly people with dementia. The film titled "Do You Know What My Name Is?" started screening at theaters across Japan in early March 2014.

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Darvish after preseason debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish attends a press conference after a game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2014. Darvish started the game and struck out four in two scoreless innings in his preseason debut. The Rangers won 11-7.

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Darvish in preseason debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish watches a second-inning pop fly off the bat of Lorenzo Cain in a game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2014. Darvish started the game and struck out four in two scoreless innings in his preseason debut. The Rangers won 11-7.

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Darvish in preseason debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2014. Darvish struck out four in two scoreless innings in his preseason debut. The Rangers won 11-7.

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Darvish in preseason debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2014. Darvish struck out four in two scoreless innings in his preseason debut. The Rangers won 11-7.

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Darvish in preseason debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish starts in a game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2014. Darvish struck out four in two scoreless innings in his preseason debut. The Rangers won 11-7.

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Paralympics logo set up at Sochi Olympic Park station

SOCHI, Russia - The Sochi Paralympics logo is set up outside the Olympic Park station in Sochi, Russia, as seen in this photo taken on Feb. 27, 2014. The Winter Paralympics open on March 7.

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Tokushima Vortis gears up ahead of J-League kickoff

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Forward Junya Osaki of Tokushima Vortis, the first J-League Division 1 team from Japan's western main land of Shikoku, scores a goal in a practice match against Kawasaki Frontale during a training camp in Miyazaki, southern Japan, on Feb. 7, 2014, ahead of the March 1 kickoff of this year's professional soccer season.

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Arita pottery tradition

SAGA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 7, 2014, shows Sakaida Kakiemon XV, who assumed the title for Arita pottery in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in February 2014.

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Geishas pose for photos during Kitano Odori dance rehearsal

KYOTO, Japan - Geiko and maiko dancers glad in colorful kimono pose for photos during a fitting session for the annual Kitano Odori dance performance in Kyoto, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2014. The performance will run from March 25 to April 7, with two shows per day.

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Geishas rehearse for Kitano Odori dance show in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geiko and maiko dancers clad in colorful kimono rehearse during a fitting session for the annual Kitano Odori dance performance in Kyoto, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2014. The performance will run from March 25 to April 7, with two shows per day.

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Geishas rehearse for Kitano Odori dance show in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Geiko and maiko dancers clad in colorful kimono get their makeup done during a fitting session for the annual Kitano Odori dance performance in Kyoto, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2014. The performance will run from March 25 to April 7, with two shows per day.

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Japan's Ishizawa 12th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Shiho Ishizawa of Japan competes in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Ishizawa finished in 12th place with a time of 7 minutes, 11.54 seconds.

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Japan's Hozumi 13th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Masako Hozumi of Japan sprints during the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Hozumi came in 13th place with a time of 7 minutes, 12.42 seconds.

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Japan's Ishizawa 12th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Shiho Ishizawa of Japan competes in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Ishizawa finished in 12th place with a time of 7 minutes, 11.54 seconds.

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Japan's Hozumi 13th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Masako Hozumi of Japan finishes her run during the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Hozumi came in 13th place with a time of 7 minutes, 12.42 seconds.

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Japan's Ishizawa 12th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Shiho Ishizawa of Japan finishes her run in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Ishizawa finished in 12th place with a time of 7 minutes, 11.54 seconds.

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Japan's Ishizawa 12th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Shiho Ishizawa of Japan skates during the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Ishizawa finished in 12th place with a time of 7 minutes, 11.54 seconds.

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Japan's Hozumi 13th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Masako Hozumi of Japan finishes her run in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Hozumi came in 13th place with a time of 7 minutes, 12.42 seconds.

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Japan's Hozumi 13th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Masako Hozumi of Japan competes in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Hozumi came in 13th place with a time of 7 minutes, 12.42 seconds.

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Japan's Hozumi 13th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Masako Hozumi of Japan competes in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Hozumi came in 13th place with a time of 7 minutes, 12.42 seconds.

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Japan's Fujimura 10th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Shoko Fujimura of Japan competes in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Fujimura came in 10th place with a time of 7 minutes, 9.65 seconds.

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Japan's Fujimura 10th in women's 5,000m speed skating

SOCHI, Russia - Shoko Fujimura of Japan finishes her run in the Winter Olympics women's 5,000-meter speed skating event at the Adler Arena Skating Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 19, 2014. Fujimura came in 10th place with a time of 7 minutes, 9.65 seconds.

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Nishikori at Delray Beach Open

DELRAY BEACH, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves in a men's singles first round match of the Delray Beach Open against Gastao Elias of Portugal in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014. Nishikori won 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.

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Nishikori at Delray Beach Open

DELRAY BEACH, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a shot in a men's singles first round match of the Delray Beach Open against Gastao Elias of Portugal in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014. Nishikori won 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) is pictured with Michael Chang (R) and Dante Bottini of his coaching team after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Man creates puzzle boxes to entertain people

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 7, 2014 shows Akio Kamei, who creates wooden puzzle boxes called "karakuri-bako."

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Japan fends off Switzerland in women's curling

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's skip Ayumi Ogasawara (R) watches the stone while Michiko Tomabechi (L) and Chinami Yoshida sweep the ice during the extra end in the women's curling round robin game against Switzerland at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Japan won 9-7.

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Japan fends off Switzerland in women's curling

SOCHI, Russia - Chinami Yoshida (L) and Michiko Tomabechi of Japan respond to cheers after beating Switzerland 9-7 in the women's curling at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan fends off Switzerland in women's curling

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's skip Ayumi Ogasawara (R) celebrates with teammate Yumie Funayama after beating Switzerland 9-7 in the women's curling at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014.

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Japan fends off Switzerland in women's curling

SOCHI, Russia - Michiko Tomabechi (C) of Japan delivers the rock to her sweepers - Yumie Funayama (L) and Chinami Yoshida - during the seventh end of the curling women's round robin game against Switzerland at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 16, 2014. Japan won 9-7.