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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local driver is pictured beside a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, March 2, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 2, 2024 shows a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line pulling in the Marina Station in Lagos, Nigeria. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese driver Wang Aofei (rear) and a local driver co-drive a train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line in Lagos, Nigeria, March 2, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINESE-BUILT LIGHT RAIL PROJECT (CN)

(240326) -- LAGOS, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A train of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line prepares for departure at Mile 2 Station in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 29, 2024. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in July 2010 and completed in Dec. 2022, the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line corridor spans 13 km and covers five stations. It began commercial operation in Sept. of 2023. As a symbolic project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the Blue Line project is the first electrified railroad and cross-sea light rail project in West Africa. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK member in northern Iraq

STORY: Turkish intelligence kills senior PKK member in northern Iraq DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N. Iraq 2. various of three photos of Mesut Celal Osman 3. various of anti-terror operations of Türkiye against PKK in N. Iraq STORYLINE: The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) killed a senior member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in a cross-border operation in northern Iraq, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported Friday. Mesut Celal Osman, codenamed "Zagros Cekdar," was "neutralized" in the Sinjar region in northern Iraq, the TRT said, adding that he was responsible for the PKK's operations in Sinjar, which has become a major PKK stronghold in recent years. The term "neutralized" is often used by Turkish authorities to imply that "terrorists" are killed, wounded, or captured in security operations. Osman joined the PKK in Syria in 2010. He returned to Syria

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China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger to be used in Pinglu Canal construction

STORY: China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger to be used in Pinglu Canal construction DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Jing Hao dredger 2. various of staff introducing the vessel STORYLINE: China's ultra-large self-propelled cutter-suction dredger Tian Jing Hao, or Sky Whale, will be used in the waterway construction of China's new canal, the Pinglu Canal, in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. On July 11, China's 19th Maritime Day, the Qinzhou Maritime Safety Administration and Tian Jing Hao at Qinzhou Port in the Beibu Gulf of Guangxi jointly carried out activities. Since it was put into operation in 2010, the Tian Jing Hao has played an important role in the construction of major ports along China's domestic coast and major national strategic projects. The Pinglu Canal, stretching over 134 km with an estimated investment of 72.7 billion yuan (about 10.3 billion U.S. dollars), aims to link the Xijiang River

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Kim to compete in 2014 Winter Olympics

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu Na arrives for a press conference in Seoul on July 2, 2012. The 21-year-old 2010 Vancouver gold medalist said she has decided to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and after that she will retire from figure skating as she wants to become a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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Kim to compete in 2014 Winter Olympics

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu Na holds a press conference in Seoul on July 2, 2012. The 21-year-old 2010 Vancouver gold medalist said she has decided to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and after that she will retire from figure skating as she wants to become a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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Kim to compete in 2014 Winter Olympics

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu Na holds a press conference in Seoul on July 2, 2012. The 21-year-old 2010 Vancouver gold medalist said she has decided to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and after that she will retire from figure skating as she wants to become a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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Kim to compete in 2014 Winter Olympics

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu Na holds a press conference in Seoul on July 2, 2012. The 21-year-old 2010 Vancouver gold medalist said she has decided to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, and after that she will retire from figure skating as she wants to become a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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Kabuki actor Ebizo returns to stage

TOKYO, Japan - Spectators head to Shinbashi Enbujo theater in Tokyo on July 2, 2011, to see Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo. He returned to the Kabuki stage following a period of absence due to his involvement in a bar brawl in November 2010, in which he sustained severe injuries

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Soviet-Japan war memorial

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, Russia - Citizens offer flowers around a monument commemorating the World War II dead of the former Soviet Union in fighting against Japan in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia, on Sept. 2, 2010, the Soviet victory memorial day designated in July.

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Soviet-Japan war memorial

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, Russia - Citizens offer flowers around a monument commemorating the World War II dead of the former Soviet Union in fighting against Japan in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia, on Sept. 2, 2010, the Soviet victory memorial day designated in July.

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Matsui 1-4 against Rangers

ANAHEIM, United States - The Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui is forced out at second during the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on July 31, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 in the team's 2-1 loss.

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Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-5 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) singles to left in the second inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 28, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-5 with two runs scored as the Mariners lost 6-5.

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Cosplay participants visit Japanese Foreign Ministry

TOKYO, Japan - Costume role players from Spain, Mexico and the United States in their self-made costumes pose with State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Osamu Fujimura (3rd from L) during their visit to the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on July 28, 2010, ahead of the World Cosplay Summit 2010, which will be held in the central Japan city of Nagoya from July 31 to Aug. 2.

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Knuckleball princess Yoshida takes 3rd loss

VICTORIA, Canada - Eri Yoshida from Japan throws as a starter in a game between her Chico Outlaws and the Victoria Seals in Victoria, Canada, on July 27, 2010. Yoshida suffered her third loss, giving up eight runs in 2-1/3 innings.

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Angels' Matsui hitless against Red Sox

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) strikes out in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on July 27, 2010. Matsui went zero-for-three as his team lost 2-4.

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Angels' Matsui hitless against Red Sox

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out in the fourth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on July 27, 2010. Matsui went zero-for-three as his team lost 2-4.

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Ichiro hits 2 singles after 2 hitless games

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single to short, singling twice following two hitless games in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 26, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4 but his team lost 1-6.

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka strikes out Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki during the first inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to first against Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka during the third inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run as the team lost 4-2

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run as the team lost 4-2

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to third against Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings, while Ichiro went hitless.

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka strikes out Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki during the first inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

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Matsuzaka vs Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) grounds out to first against Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) during the third inning of a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 25, 2010. The Mariners won 4-2 as Matsuzaka allowed four hits and one run in six innings while Ichiro went hitless.

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Matsui plays against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui appears dejected after failing to bat in a run popping out to shortstop in the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 24, 2010. The Angels won 6-2.

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Matsui plays against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 24, 2010. The Angels won 6-2.

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Banana vending machine in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A spokeswomen for Dole Japan Ltd. holds bananas sold at the vending machine in Tokyo's Shibuya district on July 21, 2010. The machine has sold more than 2,500 bananas since it was installed in late June.

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Kuroda outduels Takahashi in Dodgers' win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2010. Takahashi gave up two runs on three hits over seven innings, losing to countryman Hiroki Kuroda as the Dodgers beat the Mets 2-0.

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Kuroda outduels Takahashi in Dodgers' win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2010. Kuroda won a pitching duel against countryman Hisanori Takahashi with eight shutout innings as the Dodgers beat the Mets 2-0.

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Kuroda outduels Takahashi in Dodgers' win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2010. Takahashi gave up two runs on three hits over seven innings, losing to countryman Hiroki Kuroda as the Dodgers beat the Mets 2-0.

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Kuroda outduels Takahashi in Dodgers' win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2010. Takahashi gave up two runs on three hits over seven innings, losing to countryman Hiroki Kuroda as the Dodgers beat the Mets 2-0.

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Kuroda outduels Takahashi in Dodgers' win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2010. Kuroda won a pitching duel against countryman Hisanori Takahashi with eight shutout innings as the Dodgers beat the Mets 2-0.

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Kuroda outduels Takahashi in Dodgers' win over Mets

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2010. Kuroda won a pitching duel against countryman Hisanori Takahashi with eight shutout innings as the Dodgers beat the Mets 2-0.

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Matsui plays against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a double against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark on July 22, 2010. The Angels lost 3-2.

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Matsui plays against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui follows through after hitting a double against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark on July 22, 2010. The Angels lost 3-2.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a sacrifice bunt during the 11th inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 21, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 2-1 win.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting a sacrifice bunt during the 11th inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 21, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 2-1 win.

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Angels' Matsui homers

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels returns to home plate after hitting a two-run homer in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 20, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with the two runs in his team's 10-2 victory.

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Angels' Matsui homers

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run homer to right in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 20, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with the two runs in his team's 10-2 victory.

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Angels' Matsui homers

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run homer to right in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 20, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with the two runs in his team's 10-2 victory.

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Angels' Matsui homers

NEW YORK, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run homer to right in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 20, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with the two runs in his team's 10-2 victory.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the third green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ichiro plays against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis (C) tags out Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki near third base during the 10th inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Ichiro plays against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Howard Kendrick (R) tries to tag out Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki near second base during the 10th inning of a game at Angel Stadium on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays a shot in the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan walks over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Matsui plays against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui grounds out to second on a broken bat during the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.