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Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : LIVING ROOM OF THE APARTMENT OF CHARLES V (XVITH CENTURY). IN 1539, FRANCIS I RECEIVED HIS GREAT RIVAL, THE EMPEROR CHARLES V (PHOTO). FOR THIS EVENT, ALL THE SPLENDOR AVAILABLE IS DEPLOYED TO IMPRESS THE ROYAL GUEST (IT SEEMS ON THIS OCCASION OF THIS STAY THAT THE LANTERNS OF THE TOWERS WERE GILDED). FRANCIS I LODGES THE EMPEROR IN THIS HOUSE, WHOSE WALLS ARE COVERED WITH EMBROIDERED BLACK VELVET. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - Remy Miralles and wife/CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrive at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - Remy Miralles and wife/CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrive at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrives at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - Remy Miralles and wife/CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrive at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrives at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrives at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

Fidji Simo, 39-Year-Old French Executive Joins OpenAI Leadership

A 39-year-old Frenchwoman at the helm of OpenAI, the world's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) start-up. Fidji Simo's career path is sure to impress. On Thursday 8 May, the native of Sète was appointed by CEO Sam Altman as CEO of applications for the company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT. She will take up her new post in a few weeks' time, while a replacement is found for her current position as CEO of e-commerce start-up Instacart. FILE - CEO of Instacart Fidji Simo arrives at the 11th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony 2025 held at the Barker Hangar on April 5, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees

STORY: China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Dalian, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) 2. various of China's Liaoning Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX ZHAVORONKOV, CEO, Insilico Medicine, the U.S. 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 8. various of China 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine 11. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Ch

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Georgian wine successfully taps into Chinese market

STORY: Georgian wine successfully taps into Chinese market SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULIKO NEMSADZE, Head of the Georgian wine production company Mtevino 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XINGUO, Manager of Xinjiang Jiuping Import and Export Co., Ltd. 4. various of China's ambassador to Georgia 5. various of Xinjiang STORYLINE: Wine, a signature product of Georgia, has become an increasingly popular drink choice on Chinese people's dining tables in recent years. At 2023 Georgia-China Xinjiang Commodity Exhibition held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia earlier this month, Georgian wine producers were eager to showcase a variety of products to impress the Chinese dealers and customers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULIKO NEMSADZE, Head of the Georgian wine production company Mtevino "A lot of people like this wine because it's very delicious. Aromas are very ric

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Hangzhou Asian Games to impress world with awe-inspiring opening ceremony

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games to impress world with awe-inspiring opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of stadiums of the Hangzhou Asian Games 2. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHA XIAOLAN, Chief producer of the Asian Games opening ceremony 4. various of the rehearsal of the Asian Games opening ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LENG SONG, Chief writer of the Asian Games opening ceremony 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU CHUAN, Chief director of the Asian Games opening ceremony 7. various of stadiums of the Hangzhou Asian Games STORYLINE: With the Hangzhou Asian Games right around the corner, preparations have entered the final stretch. According to organizers, around 50,000 participants will attend the opening ceremony Saturday, while more than 1,200 volunteers will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance. The Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay has become the largest ever, due to t

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HUNGARY-RAILWAY-CONSTRUCTION-BRI-COOPERATION

HUNGARY-RAILWAY-CONSTRUCTION-BRI-COOPERATION

(230511) -- BUDAPEST, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ambrusch Tamas (L) speaks to colleagues at a construction site of Hungary-Serbia railway project in Szabadszallas, Hungary, Feb. 22, 2023. Ambrusch Tamas works as a chief construction manager at the Hungary-Serbia railway project. The size, scale and diversity of the project impress him most during his work. Working with colleagues from different parts of the world, Tamas believes that railway is their common language. The project includes not only the construction of a railway, but also the building of roads and many facilities, which means many job opportunities for local people, according to Tamas. At the offices, construction sites, or even out in the fields, experts, workers from different parts of the world joined together for their common goal that is to build and upgrade the railway linking Budapest in Hungary to Belgrade in Serbia, a major project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), symbolizing deep cooperation between China and Europe. The project

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Kaleidoscope-style interactive festival held in U.S. Texas

STORY: Kaleidoscope-style interactive festival held in U.S. Texas DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: AUSTIN, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kaleidoscope-style interactive festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELLE SCHIMMEL, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AILEEN ANDRES, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAROLINE FITH, Participant 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SHELLEY KNAPP, Participant 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID KNAPP, Participant 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MICHELLE SCHIMMEL, Participant 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): CAROLINE FITH, Participant STORYLINE: South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals, a conglomerate of film screenings, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is being held in Austin, the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELLE SCHIMMEL, Participant "Well, today's my first day at South by (Southwest), so I feel that there's going to be a lot more to impress me. But thus far, I am really impressed by just the

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Maki determined to impress in Russia

Maki determined to impress in Russia

CHIBA, Japan - Russian Premier League-bound Japanese striker Seiichiro Maki speaks during a press conference in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on July 27, 2010. Maki expressed his determination to ''get results in Russia by scoring goals constantly,'' after a disappointing season with JEF United Chiba.

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

BRADENTON, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates non-roster invitee Masumi Kuwata speaks with reporters on March 10 as he sat out practice after spraining his left ankle while fielding a grounder in the previous day's relief outing against the Atlanta Braves. (MLB)

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

ST PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura hits an RBI single to right on March 10 for his first hit of the spring after going hitless in nine at-bats. Iwamura also flied out and struck out as a split squad of the Devil Rays lost 6-4 to a Philadelphia Phillies split group. (MLB)

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

BRADENTON, United States - New York Yankees left-hander Kei Igawa drinks water back at the bench after pitching three innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his second outing of the spring on March 10. Igawa yielded a two-run homer to Ronny Paulino in the third inning of the Yankees' 5-3 win. He struck out four and walked none. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

TAMPA, United States - Hard-throwing right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan arrives in in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 12 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training.

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Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

TAMPA, United States - Hard-throwing right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan is surrounded by reporters after arriving in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 12 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training.

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Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

TAMPA, United States - Hard-throwing right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan speaks to reporters after arriving in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 12 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training.

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Japan's World Cup roster to be set on May 15

Japan's World Cup roster to be set on May 15

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico tells a press conference in Tokyo on April 4 that he will submit the 23-man World Cup finals roster to the Japan Football Association on May 15. ''The 23 will be finalized after home friendlies (against Bulgaria on May 9 and Scotland on May 13), so those are the last chances to impress,'' Zico said.

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Striker Hirayama sets off for Feyenoord trial

Striker Hirayama sets off for Feyenoord trial

NARITA, Japan - Japan Under-20 striker Sota Hirayama leaves Narita airport for the Netherlands on July 29, hoping to impress Feyenoord as he joins the Dutch first-division side on trial.

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Foreign diplomats impress audience at Japanese speech contest

Foreign diplomats impress audience at Japanese speech contest

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign diplomats participating in a Japanese speech contest impress and entertain the audience at a Tokyo hall on Feb. 16 with their fluency, jokes and insights on society here. This year's contest featured 16 diplomats from 14 countries spanning Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Chiba sets Japanese record in women's 100-meter freestyle

Chiba sets Japanese record in women's 100-meter freestyle

Suzu Chiba (R) hugs Ayari Aoyama, who finished 3rd, after winning the final of the women's 100-meter freestyle in a Japanese record of 54.99 seconds -- the second fastest time in the world this season -- at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on June 13. Chiba added the two-length title to the 200-meter gold she bagged June 11 to impress in her comeback.

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Australian commentator witnesses China's development in economy, ecology

STORY: Australian commentator witnesses China's development in economy, ecology DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian media commentator Jerry Grey 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JERRY GREY, Guangdong-based media commentator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JERRY GREY, Guangdong-based media commentator 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JERRY GREY, Guangdong-based media commentator STORYLINE: An Australian media commentator, vlogger and retired teacher has been living in south China's Guangdong for 18 years. After witnessing China's astonishing development over nearly 2 decades, he said economy and environment are the areas that impress him the most. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JERRY GREY, Guangdong-based media commentator "The economy has really lifted in terms of what people have, the individual people. There are more people with cars and more people putting the kids through better schools. There are better schools to put them through. Ther

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Explore Industry 4.0 new trend at Hannover Messe

STORY: Explore Industry 4.0 new trend at Hannover Messe DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair STORYLINE: Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair, closed its doors in Hannover on Thursday. During the fair this year, Industry 4.0 continued to be the focus of exhibitors. Being more precise, smarter, and more sustainable was how the latest technologies impress visitors. German industrial automation company Festo showcased a bioreactor at the trade fair. The equipment enables the efficient and large-scale photosynthesis of algae, which the company describes as "small climate savers." The device prompts the algae to absorb carbon and produce organic recyclable materials. German startup Aeon Robotics showed to visitors a robotic arm controlled by a unique controller. The wearable force feedback controller allows intuitive teaching of the robot hand by demonstrat

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Striker Hirayama sets off for Feyenoord trial

Striker Hirayama sets off for Feyenoord trial

NARITA, Japan - Japan Under-20 striker Sota Hirayama leaves Narita airport for the Netherlands on July 29, hoping to impress Feyenoord as he joins the Dutch first-division side on trial. (Kyodo)

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Japan's World Cup roster to be set on May 15

Japan's World Cup roster to be set on May 15

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico tells a press conference in Tokyo on April 4 that he will submit the 23-man World Cup finals roster to the Japan Football Association on May 15. ''The 23 will be finalized after home friendlies (against Bulgaria on May 9 and Scotland on May 13), so those are the last chances to impress,'' Zico said. (Kyodo)

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A Good Year (2006)

A Good Year (2006)

Russell Crowe & Marion Cotillard Characters: Max Skinner & Fanny Chenal Film: A Good Year (USA/UK 2006) Director: Ridley Scott 09 September 2006 G-193 Hoping to impress Fanny (Marion Cotillard), Max (Russell Crowe) helps wait tables at her caf

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

BRADENTON, United States - Pittsburgh Pirates non-roster invitee Masumi Kuwata speaks with reporters on March 10 as he sat out practice after spraining his left ankle while fielding a grounder in the previous day's relief outing against the Atlanta Braves. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

BRADENTON, United States - New York Yankees left-hander Kei Igawa drinks water back at the bench after pitching three innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his second outing of the spring on March 10. Igawa yielded a two-run homer to Ronny Paulino in the third inning of the Yankees' 5-3 win. He struck out four and walked none. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

Igawa fails to impress, Iwamura gets 1st hit

ST PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura hits an RBI single to right on March 10 for his first hit of the spring after going hitless in nine at-bats. Iwamura also flied out and struck out as a split squad of the Devil Rays lost 6-4 to a Philadelphia Phillies split group. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

TAMPA, United States - Hard-throwing right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan arrives in in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 12 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

TAMPA, United States - Hard-throwing right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan speaks to reporters after arriving in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 12 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

Matsuzaka hopes to impress fans, gears for spring training

TAMPA, United States - Hard-throwing right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan is surrounded by reporters after arriving in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 12 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training. (Kyodo)

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Foreign diplomats impress audience at Japanese speech contest

Foreign diplomats impress audience at Japanese speech contest

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign diplomats participating in a Japanese speech contest impress and entertain the audience at a Tokyo hall on Feb. 16 with their fluency, jokes and insights on society here. This year's contest featured 16 diplomats from 14 countries spanning Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Maki determined to impress in Russia

Maki determined to impress in Russia

CHIBA, Japan - Russian Premier League-bound Japanese striker Seiichiro Maki speaks during a press conference in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on July 27, 2010. Maki expressed his determination to ''get results in Russia by scoring goals constantly,'' after a disappointing season with JEF United Chiba. (Kyodo)

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Soccer: Muto hoping to get chance to impress in New Zealand friendly

Soccer: Muto hoping to get chance to impress in New Zealand friendly

Japan's coach Vahid Halilhodzic speaks at a news conference at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 5, 2017, ahead of an international friendly against New Zealand. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Muto hoping to get chance to impress in New Zealand friendly

Soccer: Muto hoping to get chance to impress in New Zealand friendly

New Zealand coach Anthony Hudson speaks at a news conference at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 5, 2017, ahead of an international friendly against Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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McLaren-Honda fail to impress again in Japan

McLaren-Honda fail to impress again in Japan

McLaren-Honda driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car on the way to finishing 18th in the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka in the central Japan prefecture of Mie on Oct. 9, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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McLaren-Honda fail to impress again in Japan

McLaren-Honda fail to impress again in Japan

McLaren-Honda driver Fernando Alonso of Spain (front) steers his car on the way to finishing 16th in the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka in the central Japan prefecture of Mie on Oct. 9, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Japanese athletes hold a banner saying "Thank you for your support," after a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2016, upon their return from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Japanese athletes hold a banner saying "Thank you for your support," after a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2016, upon their return from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Rio Olympic gold medalists -- swimmer Kosuke Hagino (L) and gymnast Kohei Uchimura -- attend a press conference of Japanese medal winners in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2016. The medalists expressed their appreciation to all those who cheered for them during the Rio Games and looked forward to more excitement at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Rio Olympic medal-winning female wrestlers (front row) and table tennis players (2nd row) pose with their medals as Japanese medalists attend a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2016, upon their return from Rio de Janeiro. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Rio Olympic wrestling silver medalist Saori Yoshida (R in front row) speaks at a press conference of Japanese medalists in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2016. The medalists expressed their appreciation to all those who cheered for them during the Rio Games and looked forward to more excitement at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Olympics: Japanese medalists express thanks, hope to impress in 2020

Japanese medalists at the Rio Olympics pose for a group photo after a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Aug. 24, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(2)Street in Tokyo lights up for Christmas

(2)Street in Tokyo lights up for Christmas

TOKYO, Japan - The Christmas decorations impress shoppers at a popular department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The photo was taken Oct. 31, 2003. (Kyodo)

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Chiba sets Japanese record in women's 100-meter freestyle

Chiba sets Japanese record in women's 100-meter freestyle

Suzu Chiba (R) hugs Ayari Aoyama, who finished 3rd, after winning the final of the women's 100-meter freestyle in a Japanese record of 54.99 seconds -- the second fastest time in the world this season -- at Tokyo's Tatsumi International Swimming Center on June 13. Chiba added the two-length title to the 200-meter gold she bagged June 11 to impress in her comeback.

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