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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

Photo taken on Feb, 20, 2023, shows a manhole cover with an illustration of Maetel, a lead character in Japanese cartoonist Leiji Matsumoto's famous "Galaxy Express 999" comic series, in the Fukuoka prefectural city of Kitakyushu, his hometown in southwestern Japan. Matsumoto died of acute heart failure on Feb. 13, 2023, at age 85.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

A man and a child sit near a statue of Maetel, a lead character in renowned Japanese cartoonist Leiji Matsumoto's famous "Galaxy Express 999" comic series, in front of JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, on Feb. 20, 2023. Matsumoto died of acute heart failure on Feb. 13, 2023, at age 85, his production studio said.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

In a photo taken December, 2009, Japanese cartoonist Leiji Matsumoto writes an autograph on a "ninja train" designed by himself at Uenoshi station in the Mie Prefecture city of Iga, known as home to one of the most famous ninja clans. Matsumoto, known for his works "Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Battleship Yamato," died of acute heart failure on Feb. 13, 2023, at age 85, his production studio said.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

A man and a child sit near a statue of Maetel, a lead character in renowned Japanese cartoonist Leiji Matsumoto's famous "Galaxy Express 999" comic series, in front of JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, on Feb. 20, 2023. Matsumoto died of acute heart failure on Feb. 13, 2023, at age 85, his production studio said.

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Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

File photo taken in 2010 shows Japanese cartoonist Leiji Matsumoto commenting on his receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette the same year. Matsumoto, known for his works "Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Battleship Yamato," died of acute heart failure on Feb. 13, 2023, at age 85, his production studio said.

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Scene in quake-hit Turkey

A volunteer distributes food in Adana in southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, to those affected by the Feb. 6 strong earthquake that hit the country and neighboring Syria.

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Scene in quake-hit Turkey

Volunteers sort out clothes in Adana in southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, for those affected by the Feb. 6 strong earthquake that hit the country and neighboring Syria.

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Scene in quake-hit Turkey

Volunteers sort out shoes in Adana in southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, for those affected by the Feb. 6 strong earthquake that hit the country and neighboring Syria.

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Scene in quake-hit Turkey

People stand by a collapsed apartment building in Adana in southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, after a strong earthquake hit the country and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6.

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Scene in quake-hit Turkey

A framed photo is placed at the site of a collapsed apartment building in Adana in southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, after a strong earthquake hit the country and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6.

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Japanese chef Higuchi given French order

Japanese chef Hiroe Higuchi (L) is pictured with Jules Irrmann, consul general at the French consulate general in Kyoto, on Feb. 13, 2023, in the Mie prefectural city of Shima, western Japan. Higuchi, executive chef at Shima Kanko Hotel in the city, was recently conferred the rank of chevalier in the French Order of Agricultural Merit for her contribution to popularize French culinary culture in Japan.

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Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Kosovo capital Pristina on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Scene at evacuation area in quake-hit Turkey

Several thousands of people gather at an emergency evacuation area in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, days after a devastating earthquake hit the area.

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Scene at shelter in quake-hit Turkey

A family stay together at an emergency evacuation area in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, days after a devastating earthquake hit the area.

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Scene at shelter in quake-hit Turkey

Disaster relief personnel prepare food for evacuees at an emergency evacuation area in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, days after a devastating earthquake hit the area.

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Scene at evacuation area in quake-hit Turkey

Several thousands of people gather at an emergency evacuation area in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, days after a devastating earthquake hit the area.

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Scene at shelter in quake-hit Turkey

A family stay together at an emergency evacuation area in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey on Feb. 13, 2023, days after a devastating earthquake hit the area.

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Football: Spanish top flight La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal against Espanyol in a Spanish La Liga football match in Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Football: Spanish top flight La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo performs a knee slide in celebration of his first-half goal against Espanyol in a Spanish La Liga football match in Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Football: Spanish top flight La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (C) attempts a shot on goal against Espanyol during the second half of a Spanish La Liga football match in Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels spring training

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani runs sprints at the team's spring training facility in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2023, the first official report day for pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Angels spring training

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats at the team's spring training facility in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2023, the first official report day for pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Angels spring training

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani plays catch at the team's spring training facility in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2023, the first official report day for pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Angels spring training

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats at the team's spring training facility in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2023, the first official report day for pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Angels spring training

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani enters the team's training facility in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2023, the first official report day for pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Angels spring training

Photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023, shows a giant halo logo above player images at the entrance to Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, the spring training home of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.

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Mass protest outside Israeli parliament

Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters attend a rally against controversial judicial reform plans outside the parliament building in Jerusalem on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Mass protest outside Israeli parliament

Tens of thousands of Israeli protesters attend a rally against controversial judicial reform plans outside the parliament building in Jerusalem on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Japan-U.S.-S. Korea diplomatic talks

(From L) Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Dong attend a joint press conference in Washington on Feb. 13, 2023, following their talks.

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Japanese boxers Nasukawa, Teraji

Japanese combat sports star Tenshin Nasukawa (R), who is set to make his pro boxing debut, and Kenshiro Teraji, who owns the WBA and WBC belts at light flyweight, pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2023.

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Baseball: Ex-Hawks player Masago

Former SoftBank Hawks outfielder Yusuke Masago poses for a photo in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 13, 2023. Masago, born to a Japanese mother and Chinese father, will represent China in this year's World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Ex-Hawks player Masago

Former SoftBank Hawks outfielder Yusuke Masago poses for a photo in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 13, 2023. Masago, born to a Japanese mother and Chinese father, will represent China in this year's World Baseball Classic.

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Japan PM Kishida resumes official duties after surgery

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reacts to the press on Feb. 13, 2023, as he enters his office to resume his official duties after undergoing endoscopic surgery for nasal congestion on Feb. 11. The premier had been suffering from chronic sinusitis, which causes nasal congestion and other symptoms such as headaches, before the surgery.

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Japan PM Kishida resumes official duties after surgery

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida enters his office on Feb. 13, 2023, to resume his official duties after undergoing endoscopic surgery for nasal congestion on Feb. 11. The premier had been suffering from chronic sinusitis, which causes nasal congestion and other symptoms such as headaches, before the surgery.

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Japan's disaster relief mission in quake-hit Turkey

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel board a Japanese government plane at the ASDF's Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 13, 2023, on a mission to transport disaster-relief equipment and materials to quake-hit Turkey. A Japanese disaster-relief team is currently conducting a search and rescue operation in Turkey following a powerful earthquake there and in neighboring Syria.

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Japan's disaster relief mission in quake-hit Turkey

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel line up before boarding a Japanese government plane at the ASDF's Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 13, 2023, on a mission to transport disaster-relief equipment and materials to quake-hit Turkey. A Japanese disaster-relief team is currently conducting a search and rescue operation in Turkey following a powerful earthquake there and in neighboring Syria.

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Japan's disaster relief mission in quake-hit Turkey

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel are pictured before boarding a Japanese government plane at the ASDF's Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 13, 2023, on a mission to transport disaster-relief equipment and materials to quake-hit Turkey. A Japanese disaster-relief team is currently conducting a search and rescue operation in Turkey following a powerful earthquake there and in neighboring Syria.