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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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Chinese classics gain popularity in Türkiye as cultural exchange flourishes: sinologist

STORY: Chinese classics gain popularity in Türkiye as cultural exchange flourishes: sinologist SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIRAY FIDAN, Turkish sinologist, author and translator 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GIRAY FIDAN, Turkish sinologist, author and translator STORYLINE A Turkish sinologist is passionately introducing the Chinese culture of peace through his translations to an ever-growing audience of Turkish readers. In 2014, Giray Fidan, an Ankara-based professor of Chinese language and history, collaborated with his professor to translate the Chinese classic "The Art of War" from Chinese into Turkish. The translated version of the book by ancient Chinese strategist Sun Tzu 25 centuries ago became a bestseller in Türkiye, where it was reprinted 25 times in nine years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GIRAY FIDAN, Turkish sinologist, author and translator "'The A

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Sony to sell latest PlayStation console in China

SHANGHAI, China - Officials of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s Chinese joint ventures announce in Shanghai on Dec. 11, 2014, the start of sales in China from Jan. 11, 2015, of its PlayStation 4 home-use video game console and PS Vita handheld gaming console.

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Davis Cup tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Kei Nishikori plays against Canada's Peter Polansky during the first singles match of their Davis Cup World Group first-round fixture at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

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Davis Cup tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Kei Nishikori plays against Canada's Peter Polansky during the first singles match of their Davis Cup World Group first-round fixture at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

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Davis Cup tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Kei Nishikori reacts after beating Canada's Peter Polansky 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first singles match of their Davis Cup World Group first-round fixture at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2014.

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Singer to hold 20th concert for recovery from Kobe quake

KOBE, Japan - Japanese singer-songwriter Eri Hiramatsu speaks on Dec. 4, 2014, about her 20th concert to be held in Kobe, her hometown, in support of the western Japan city's reconstruction from the devastation of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on Jan. 17, 2015, the 20th anniversary of the disaster.

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Air pollution continues in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A woman wears a mask as she walks in China's capital on Jan. 5, 2015, although the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau unveiled the previous day that levels of PM2.5, airborne particles smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter and a major air pollutant, declined in 2014 by 4 percent from 2013.

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Nishikori ready for Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia - Kei Nishikori, who in 2014 became the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam final, practices on Jan. 4, 2015, prior to the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Australia starting the same day.

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Nishikori ready for Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia - Kei Nishikori, who in 2014 became the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam final, practices on Jan. 4, 2015, prior to the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Australia starting the same day.

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, practices at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19.

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, smiles during public practice at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19.

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Imperial Palace lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Imperial Palace is lit up on Dec. 23, 2014, the 81st birthday of Emperor Akihito. The third annual winter-time illumination, which began the same day, will be in place until Jan. 4 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Imperial Palace lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Imperial Palace is lit up on Dec. 23, 2014, the 81st birthday of Emperor Akihito. The third annual winter-time illumination, which began the same day, will be in place until Jan. 4 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Nijubashi Bridge at Imperial Palace illuminated with LEDs

TOKYO, Japan - The Nijubashi Bridge, the main entrance bridge to the Imperial Palace grounds, is illuminated with light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs during a trial on Dec. 18, 2014. The palace will be illuminated from Dec. 23, the emperor's birthday, until Jan. 4.

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Alleged camera thief Tomita's trial date set for Jan. 12

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was indicted for stealing a camera during the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, speaks to reporters in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014. The first court hearing for Tomita, who has asserted his innocence since returning to Japan, will be held in Incheon on Jan. 12.

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Obokata agrees to retract primary STAP cell paper

TOKYO, Japan - In this file photo taken in Kobe in western Japan on Jan. 28, 2014, Japanese scientist Haruko Obokata briefs reporters on the production of so-called STAP cells capable of developing into any type of tissue. The government-backed Riken institute said on June 4, 2014, that Obokata has agreed to retract a key paper claiming STAP cell production and deliver the agreed document to co-authors of the paper.

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NY Times corrections 161 years later

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows The New York Times' article in the Corrections section on March 4, 2014, to report misspellings in an article on Jan. 20, 1853. The paper says the article published 161 years ago recounting the story of Solomon Northup misspelled his surname as Northrop and the headline misspelled it as Northrup. The movie "12 Years a Slave" based on his memoir won the best picture Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards on March 2.

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Sushi chefs in California have hands full with new law

LOS ANGELES, United States - Toshiaki Toyoshima (L), a 66-year-old owner of popular restaurant Sushi Gen, watches an employee making sushi with gloves at his restaurant in Los Angeles, the United States, on Feb. 4, 2014. Under a new California law implemented Jan. 1, food employees are not allowed to contact "ready-to-eat" foods with their bare hands except when washing fruits and vegetables.

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Sushi chefs in California have hands full with new law

LOS ANGELES, United States - An employee at popular restaurant Sushi Gen in Los Angeles, the United States, picks up sushi with gloves on Feb. 4, 2014. Under a new California law implemented Jan. 1, food employees are not allowed to contact "ready-to-eat" foods with their bare hands except when washing fruits and vegetables.

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Workers prepare for fuel removal at Fukushima nuclear plant

TOKYO, Japan - Workers get ready ahead of removing nuclear fuel rods from the No. 4 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2014.

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Removal of spent fuel continues at Fukushima plant

TOKYO, Japan - The removal of spent fuel continues at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's No. 4 reactor building in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2014.

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Tsunami-damaged vehicle lies at Fukushima plant

TOKYO, Japan - A vehicle damaged by the 2011 tsunami remains unattended outside a turbine building of the No. 4 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2014.

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Day 4 of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) pulls down second-ranked maegashira Chiyotaryu on Jan. 15, 2014, day four of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The Mongolian yokozuna, the tournament favorite, remained undefeated and tied for the lead at 4-0 with sekiwake Goeido.

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Day 4 of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu (L) pushes down No. 4 maegashira Aminishiki on the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15, 2014.

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Honda makes debut at AC Milan

REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, Italy - New AC Milan player Keisuke Honda is pictured during the second half of a Serie A match against Sassuolo in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy, on Jan. 12, 2014. The Japan midfielder made his debut for AC Milan as his team lost 4-3.

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Honda makes debut at AC Milan

REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, Italy - New AC Milan player Keisuke Honda (L) shoots during the second half of a Serie A match against Sassuolo in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy, on Jan. 12, 2014. The Japan midfielder made his debut for AC Milan as his team lost 4-3.

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Nishikori ousted at Aussie Open warm-up event

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball in a match against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic at the nontour AAMI Kooyong Classic exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 9, 2014. World No. 17 Nishikori lost 6-4, 6-1 in the warm-up event for the Australian Open.

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Nishikori off to winning start in Aussie Open warm-up event

MELBOURNE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a ball to Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their match on the first day of the non-tour AAMI Kooyong Classic exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 8, 2014. World No. 17 Nishikori beat 23rd-ranked Dimitrov 7-6, 6-4 in his final lead-up event to the Australian Open that begins on Jan. 13.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A women poses for a photo at the Olympic monument in Sochi, Russia, on Jan. 4, 2014. The Black Sea is seen at rear. The Winter Games will be held in the resort city from Feb. 7 to 23.

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Robbery-murder scene in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - Photo taken Jan. 4, 2014, shows the scene where a Japanese couple were shot by robbers while on honeymoon in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, on Dec. 28, 2013. The 28-year-old husband died and 27-year-old wife suffered serious injuries.

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Robbery-murder scene in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - An 18-year-old Ecuadorian boy points on Jan. 4, 2014, to the spot where a Japanese couple were shot by robbers while on honeymoon in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. In the Dec. 28, 2013, incident witnessed by the boy, the 28-year-old husband died and 27-year-old wife suffered serious injuries.

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Robbery-murder scene in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - Photo taken Jan. 4, 2014, shows the scene where a Japanese couple were shot by robbers while on honeymoon in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, on Dec. 28, 2013. The 28-year-old husband died and 27-year-old wife suffered serious injuries.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (C, wearing sunglasses) is surrounded by fans and media after arriving at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (L, wearing sunglasses) arrives at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda arrives at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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World Cup ski jump

CHAIKOVSKY, Russia - Russia's Irina Avvakumova acknowledges cheers at the podium after earning her first World Cup ski jump victory in Chaikovsky, Russia, on Jan. 4, 2014.

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Kim Yu Na perfect at S. Korean figure skating event

GOYANG, South Korea - Kim Yu Na performs during the short program at the 2014 (South) Korean Figure Skating Nationals in Goyang, South Korea, on Jan. 4, 2014. Kim, who aims for a second gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics next month following her first at the Vancouver Games in 2010, topped the standings after the short program with 80.60 points.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda arrives at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (C) leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to play for the Italian football club AC Milan. The Serie A club have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Kim Yu Na perfect at S. Korean figure skating event

GOYANG, South Korea - Kim Yu Na performs during the short program at the 2014 (South) Korean Figure Skating Nationals in Goyang, South Korea, on Jan. 4, 2014. Kim, who aims for a second gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics next month following her first at the Vancouver Games in 2010, topped the standings after the short program with 80.60 points.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to play for the Italian football club AC Milan. The Serie A club have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Yokozuna Hakuho gets training under way in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho practices at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 4, 2014, as he began training for the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. This year, the Mongolian-born yokozuna has a chance to match, or perhaps surpass, legendary yokozuna Taiho, who holds the all-time record with 32 career championships.

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Traditional Kemari event held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A man in Heian era (eighth to 12th century) aristocratic attire keeps a soccer ball in the air during an traditional annual "Kemari-hajime" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2014. The soccer ball was used instead of a traditional ball made of deer skin in tribute to the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil this year. In Kemari, players continue kicking the mari (ball) in the air to a fixed height as many times as possible.

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Digital paintings of Japanese baseball players on display

OSAKA, Japan - Digital paintings made from photographs of celebrities such as Japanese pro baseball players are put on display at a department store in Osaka on Jan. 4, 2014, for a fundraising charity event to build a care facility for children who lost their parents in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Traditional Kemari event held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - People in Heian era (eighth to 12th century) aristocratic attire kick a soccer ball, instead of a traditional ball made of deer skin, in an annual "Kemari-hajime" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2014. The soccer ball was used in tribute to the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil this year. In Kemari, players continue kicking the mari (ball) in the air to a fixed height as many times as possible.

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Traditional Kemari event held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - People in Heian era (eighth to 12th century) aristocratic attire kick a ball made of deer skin in a traditional annual "Kemari-hajime" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2014. In Kemari, players continue kicking the mari (ball) in the air to a fixed height as many times as possible.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda departs from Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, as the Serie A football club AC Milan have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - People see off Keisuke Honda (L) at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Jan. 4, 2014, as he leaves for Milan, Italy, to play for the Serie A football club AC Milan.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda waves as he leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Jan. 4, 2014, to play for Italian football club AC Milan. The Serie A club have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.