Exclusive - Nicolas Sarkozy received Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani, Bashar Al-Assad and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palac

Exclusive - Nicolas Sarkozy received Emir Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani, Bashar Al-Assad and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palac

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Bernard Kouchner and Syrian President Bashar Al Assad after a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on July 12, 2008. Photo by Elodie Gregoire/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - French President's diplomatic advisor and sherpa Jean-David Levitte, Secretary-general of the Elysee Palace Claude Gueant, Syrian President Bashar al Assad and Lebanese President Michel Suleiman after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 12, 2008. Photo by Mousse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar al Assad during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 12, 2008. Photo by Mousse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Syrian President Bashar al Assad during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 12, 2008. Photo by Mousse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Michel Suleiman at Elysee Palace - Paris

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian President Bashar al Assad during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 12, 2008. Photo by Mousse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad at Elysee Palace - Paris

Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bashar al-Assad at Elysee Palace - Paris

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives his Syrian counterpart Bashar al Assad at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on July 12, 2008. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

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International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

HULL Jessica (AUS) the winner 2000 mt women new world record during Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 12 2024

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

International Athletics game - Diamond League - Herculis Meeting International d'Athletisme

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2023 shows juvenile fish of Yangtze sturgeon at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March thi

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Liang displays a Yangtze sturgeon at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2023. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year, a field bree

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows Zhou Liang (L, bottom) takes roes from a Yangtze sturgeon. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year, a field breeding experiment is conducted in an inner river course of a section of the Yangtze River in Yibin. During the experiment, 10 male and 10 female mature parent fish of Y

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 27, 2023 shows a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year, a field breeding exper

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Liang (1st R) talks with visiting students from China Three Gorges University at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2023. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July l

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Liang checks the fishpond at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 12, 2021. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year, a field breeding exp

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 12, 2021 shows the Fuxing breeding base founded by Zhou Liang and his father in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year, a field breeding experiment is conducted in an inner river course of a section of the Yangtze River in Y

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Liang cleans a Yangtze sturgeon juvenile fish pond at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2023. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this y

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Liang checks juvenile fish of Yangtze sturgeon at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2023. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year,

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Liang shows a juvenile fish of Yangtze sturgeon at a breeding base jointly operated by Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals and Fisheries Institute of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 27, 2023. Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-YANGTZE STURGEON-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230712) -- CHENGDU, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Zhou Liang in his youth holding a Yangtze sturgeon (L, photo taken by Zeng Lang) and him holding a Yangtze sturgeon on June 27, 2023 (photo taken by Xinhua photographer Xu Bingjie). Zhou Liang, 51, is the director of Yibin Institute of Rare Aquatic Animals. He started to study with his father the subject of artificial breeding of rare fish since 1993. Since the successful artificial propagation of parent fish of Yangtze sturgeon bred in the institute in 1998, the whole artificial propagation of the rare fish and the production of three generations of fry have been realized one after another. Yangtze sturgeon, also known as Dabry's sturgeon, has lost its natural ability to reproduce since 2000 due to overfishing and water pollution, among other factors. The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the species extinct in the wild in July last year. In March this year, a field breeding experiment is conducted in an inner r

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board outsides a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo on April 3. Tokyo stocks reached multiyear highs on the day -- the first trading day of Japan's new business year -- on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and robust sentiment over Japanese economic prospects. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 273.65 points to 17,333.31, for its highest finish since July 12, 2000.

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board at a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo. Tokyo stocks rose across the board, with the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gaining 273.65 points to 17,333.31, its highest finish since July 12, 2000.

Toyota Vitz bestseller for 1st time in over 4 years

Toyota Vitz bestseller for 1st time in over 4 years

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp.'s Vitz (file photo) becomes the best-selling new passenger car in Japan in February, grabbing the top spot for the first time since July 2000. The Vitz sold 15,165 units in the month, followed by 13,811 units for Toyota's Corolla and 12,678 units for Nissan Motor Co.'s Note, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said.

Tochiazuma promoted to ozeki

Tochiazuma promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (C) accepts his promotion by the Japan Sumo Association to the rank of ozeki in Sue, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 28, 2001. The 25-year-old Tokyo native, who posted a 12-3 record as sekiwake and finished runner-up to yokozuna Musashimaru at the just-ended 15-day meet tournament in Fukuoka, became the first wrestler to reach sumo's second-highest rank since Kaio was promoted in July 2000.

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-INFLATION-RISE

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-INFLATION-RISE

(220727) -- CANBERRA, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 27, 2022 shows a view of a petrol station in Canberra, Australia. Australia has recorded its highest rate of inflation in more than 20 years, with consumers paying more for everything. According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index rose by 1.8 percent in the June quarter and 6.1 percent over the last 12 months. It is the highest figure since 2001 and the second-highest quarterly increase since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2000. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-INFLATION-RISE

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-INFLATION-RISE

(220727) -- CANBERRA, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People buy vegetables and fruits in a supermarket in Canberra, Australia, July 27, 2022. Australia has recorded its highest rate of inflation in more than 20 years, with consumers paying more for everything. According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index rose by 1.8 percent in the June quarter and 6.1 percent over the last 12 months. It is the highest figure since 2001 and the second-highest quarterly increase since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2000. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua)

Tochiazuma promoted to ozeki

Tochiazuma promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (C) accepts his promotion by the Japan Sumo Association to the rank of ozeki in Sue, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 28, 2001. The 25-year-old Tokyo native, who posted a 12-3 record as sekiwake and finished runner-up to yokozuna Musashimaru at the just-ended 15-day meet tournament in Fukuoka, became the first wrestler to reach sumo's second-highest rank since Kaio was promoted in July 2000.

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board at a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo. Tokyo stocks rose across the board, with the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gaining 273.65 points to 17,333.31, its highest finish since July 12, 2000. (Kyodo)

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board outsides a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo on April 3. Tokyo stocks reached multiyear highs on the day -- the first trading day of Japan's new business year -- on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and robust sentiment over Japanese economic prospects. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 273.65 points to 17,333.31, for its highest finish since July 12, 2000. (Kyodo)

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Hermione Norris Characters: DCI Carol Jordan Television: Wire In The Blood (TV-Serie) Uk 2002-, 12 July 2002 Hautnah - Die Methode Hill (Wire in Blood, TV Serie, GB 2002-?, 2. Staffel, Folge: 'Die Finsternis des Lichts' (The Darkness of Light, Regie: Roger Garland) Hermione Norris / Frau vor Gericht, englicher Richter mit Perｸcke, Zeugenstand, Zeugin / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv program Date: 12 July 2002

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Robson Green Characters: Dr. Tony Hill Television: Wire In The Blood (TV-Serie) Uk 2002-, 12 July 2002 Hautnah - Die Methode Hill (Wire in Blood, TV Serie, GB 2002-?, 2. Staffel, Folge: 'Die Finsternis des Lichts' (The Darkness of Light, Regie: Roger Garland) Robson Green / Ermittler, Mann zwischen Ruinen, Kommissar / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv program Date: 12 July 2002

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Hermione Norris & Robson Green Characters: DCI Carol Jordan, Dr. Tony Hill Television: Wire In The Blood (TV-Serie) Uk 2002-, 12 July 2002 Hautnah - Die Methode Hill (Wire in Blood, TV Serie, GB 2002-?, 2. Staffel, Folge: 'Die Finsternis des Lichts' (The Darkness of Light, Regie: Roger Garland) Hermione Norris, Robson Green / Ermittlerteam, Mann und Frau, Kommissar, nachdenklich, nachdenken, grｸbeln / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv program Date: 12 July 2002

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Hermione Norris & Robson Green Characters: DCI Carol Jordan, Dr. Tony Hill Television: Wire In The Blood (TV-Serie) Uk 2002-, 12 July 2002 Hautnah - Die Methode Hill (Wire in Blood, TV Serie, GB 2002-?, 2. Staffel, Folge: 'Die Finsternis des Lichts' (The Darkness of Light, Regie: Roger Garland) Hermione Norris, Robson Green / Ermittlerteam, Mann und Frau, Kommissar, Mann Wollpullover / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv program Date: 12 July 2002

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Wire In The Blood (2002)

Robson Green & Hermione Norris Characters: Dr. Tony Hill, DCI Carol Jordan Television: Wire In The Blood (TV-Serie) Uk 2002-, 12 July 2002 Hautnah - Die Methode Hill (Wire in Blood, TV Serie, GB 2002-?, 2. Staffel, Folge: 'Die Finsternis des Lichts' (The Darkness of Light, Regie: Roger Garland) Robson Green, Hermione Norris / Ermittlerteam, Mann und Frau, Kommissar / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv program Date: 12 July 2002

Experts advise on G-8 summit

Experts advise on G-8 summit

TOKYO, April 12 Kyodo - Fred Bergsten (2nd from L), co-chairman of the Pre-Summit Preparatory Conference in 2000, hands his group's recommendations to Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L) on April 12. The recommendations urged the Group of Eight (G-8) leaders to focus on key issues such as globalization and Asian security at their summit in July in Okinawa Prefecture.