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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV is leaving, walking near a Swiss Guard, after his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV is leaving, walking near a Swiss Guard, after his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets With The College Of Cardinals - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first official address to the College of Cardinals following his election at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. Addressing the Cardinals, whom he called the ‘closest collaborators of the Pope,’ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first official address as the Successor of Peter, expressing heartfelt gratitude and an awareness of the immense responsibility now entrusted to him. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with a group of South Sudanese internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Juba, South Soudan, on February 4, 2023. Pope Francis renewed his ‘forceful and heartfelt’ appeal to end all conflict in South Sudan, and to resume the peace process ’in a serious way’, so that ‘violence can end and people can return to living in dignity’. -- 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 (EV) Vatican Media / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversial Art Installation - Naples

A gigantic vagina sculpture just a few steps away from Gaetano Pesce's “Pulcinella”, which caused such a stir last month. Naples, Italy on December 9, 2024. This morning, in Piazza Municipio, Neapolitans were able to observe not one but two works of art. The police intervened to remove the unauthorized installation. Artivist Cristina Donati Meyer's installation, a heartfelt tribute to the ancient origins of Naples, was placed next to Pesce's carnivalesque phallic structure. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistan expresses condolences over flood losses in Afghanistan

STORY: Pakistan expresses condolences over flood losses in Afghanistan SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2. various of the floods of Afghanistan (file) STORYLINE: Pakistan expressed condolences over losses caused by flash floods in Afghanistan, according to the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "The government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan," the ministry said in a statement on Saturday. It added that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time. More than 330 were killed as rainstorms and flash floods hit major parts of the provinces of Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan and Ghor of Afghanistan, according to the Afghanistan office of the World Food Programme and

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Health entrusted, Chinese doctors harvest friendship worldwide

STORY: Health entrusted, Chinese doctors harvest friendship worldwide SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Addis Ababa/Port Moresby CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of dispatched Chinese medical personnel 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): GEZAHAGN TILAHUN, Resident of Ethiopia 3. various of dispatched Chinese medical personnel 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPHINE INAPI, Resident of Papua New Guinea 5. various of dispatched Chinese medical personnel 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DR. JAMES, Urologist at the Port Moresby General Hospital STORYLINE: Over the past six decades, China has dispatched over 30,000 medical personnel to 76 countries and regions across the world, providing medical services to nearly 300 million patients. This year marks the 60th anniversary since China began to send its first medical team to aid Algeria in 1963. Since then, countless heartfelt stories about Chinese medical personnel have surfaced. Ethiopian resident Gezahegn Tilahun endured a "mysterious il

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pbbm with japan pm Fumio Kishida at Malacañang

ARRIVAL HONORS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (left) and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (behind him) welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and wife Yuko Kishida at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañang Palace in Manila on Friday (Nov. 3, 2023). Marcos expressed "heartfelt thanks" to the Japanese leader and his delegation for the "fruitful and meaningful visit," a manifestation of robust bilateral relations for 67 years now. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit The Green Transition Innovation Village - Pretoria

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit the Green Transition innovation village at the Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria, South Africa on October 18, 2023. The themes of the meetings are education, science, green hydrogen, circular waste management and agriculture. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN chief expresses condolences to Libya over deadly storm

STORY: UN chief expresses condolences to Libya over deadly storm DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 3. various of journalists STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed "heartfelt condolences" to the Libyan authorities and families of those who have perished as a result of a deadly storm, his spokesman said on Tuesday. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, briefed reporters at a regular press briefing. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General "On Libya, the Secretary-General expresses his heartfelt condolences to the Libyan authorities and families of those who have lost their lives as a result of storm Daniel, which as you know has hit eastern Libya, causing massive flooding. And according to the Libyan Red Crescent, the storm has claimed thousands of lives, with thousan

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INDONESIA-BALI-CHINESE VOLUNTEER TEACHER

(230912) -- BALI, Sept. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yulong (1st R, 3rd row) and other volunteer teachers pose for a photo with children in Bali, Indonesia, July 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Volunteer teacher's heartfelt connection with Indonesian students" (Xinhua)

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Algeria holds farewell ceremony for Chinese medical aid team

STORY: Algeria holds farewell ceremony for Chinese medical aid team DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDELHAK SAIHI, Algerian Health Minister 3. various of the farewell ceremony STORYLINE: A heartfelt ceremony was held Sunday at the headquarters of the Algerian Health Ministry to bid farewell to the 27th Chinese medical team that has been steadfast in their service to the North African country. The Chinese team members received an honorable certificate issued by the Algerian government during the ceremony, which was attended by Algerian Health Minister Abdelhak Saihi, Chinese Ambassador to Algiers Li Jian, and other health officials and professionals. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDELHAK SAIHI, Algerian Health Minister "This amicable ceremony marks the culmination of 60 years of bilateral partnership between Algeria and China in the health sector. In a few days, a new medical team will arrive

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Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month

STORY: Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration 2. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee John S. Lee speaking 3. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Nithya Raman speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (English): MIKE FONG, California State Assemblyman 5. various of celebration 6. California State Assemblyman Mike Fong 7. various of celebration STORYLINE: Surrounded by soaring stone pillars, sunny skies overhead and an expansive view of lush greenery beyond, attendees enjoyed a lively Chinese lion dance performance, heartfelt speeches by civic and community leaders, and a delicious Asian-fusion lunch at the opening ceremony of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month held in the Spring Court of Los Angeles City Hall on Friday. In the United States, May was officially designated as the AAPI H

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Emperor addresses end-of-war memorial service

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihiro, with Empress Michiko by his side, addresses the national memorial service for the war dead on the 62nd anniversary of the end of World War II at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo on Aug. 15. ''Together with all the Japanese people, I pay a heartfelt tribute to those who lost their lives on the battlefield and fell in the ravages of war, and pray for a world peace and further development of our country,'' the emperor said.

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China Southern Airlines reopens 1st Japan-China route

TOYAMA, Japan - Officials of the Toyama prefectural government hold a banner reading "Heartfelt Welcome" to greet passengers on China Southern Airlines' first flight on the Toyama-Daian leg after it resumed operating that part of its Toyama-Beijing route, after it arrived at Toyama Airport on Sept. 25, 2013. It was the first of its Japan-China routes to be suspended in October 2012 in the wake of tense Japan-China relations.

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U.S. Naval Forces Japan chief apologizes for Okinawa rape

NAHA, Japan - Rear Adm. Dan Cloyd (L), commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan, bows to Okinawa Vice Gov. Kanetoshi Yoseda at the prefectural office in Naha on Oct. 23, 2012. On the alleged rape of a Japanese woman by two U.S. sailors in the prefecture, Cloyd voiced his "deepest, most sincere and most heartfelt apology for the enormous and intolerable suffering and trauma the victim had" and apologized for the "anger and mistrust" the incident has caused among the people of Okinawa.