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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France's women soccer player Gaetane Thiney during a autographs session and press conference at Nike Store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on July 18, 2011 after the FIFA Women World Cup in Germany. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France's women soccer player Gaetane Thiney during a autographs session and press conference at Nike Store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on July 18, 2011 after the FIFA Women World Cup in Germany. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2021 shows the Panda Tower in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Xiangsheng/Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen on a road in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant chases a dog in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant cub plays with its mother in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen on a road in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant eats in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants play in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants are seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant eats in rice and corn fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Cui Wen)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers look at Asian elephants while having a meal in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows an Asian elephant in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants eat in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 19, 2023 shows Asian elephants in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Asian elephants eat in rice and corn fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken with a thermal imaging camera in the night of July 19, 2023 shows Asian elephants in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Photo by Diao Faxing/Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children look at Asian elephants in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant cub plays in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant is seen in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-ASIAN ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230720) -- JIANGCHENG, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Asian elephant eats in rice fields in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County of Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 19, 2023. Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rainforest ecosystem, are under first-class national protection in China. The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan. In 2011, 18 Asian elephants came to Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County. Over the past ten years, more than 20 baby elephants have been born here. Local government has insured the farmers to protect their properties, and set up a team to observe the Asian elephants day and night to ensure the safety of villagers. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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Japan's empress turns 80

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in July 2013 shows Japanese Emperor Akihito (far L) and Empress Michiko (2nd from L) meeting with people affected by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters at an elementary school in Kawamata, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The empress, on the occasion of her 80th birthday on Oct 20, expressed hope that peace can be brought about ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II next year.

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Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

AIZUWAKAMATSU, Japan - Boys perform the traditional "deer dance" of Okuma town, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in Aizuwakamatsu on July 20, 2014, for the first time since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. As residents of Okuma are still staying at temporary housing in the Fukushima Prefecture city due to the mishap, performances of the 200-year-old dance have been disrupted.

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Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

AIZUWAKAMATSU, Japan - Boys perform the traditional "deer dance" of Okuma town, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in Aizuwakamatsu on July 20, 2014, for the first time since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. As residents of Okuma are still staying at temporary housing in the Fukushima Prefecture city due to the mishap, performances of the 200-year-old dance have been disrupted.

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IAEA team inspection at Onagawa nuclear plant

ONAGAWA, Japan - Sujit Samaddar (C), head of the International Atomic Energy Agency's International Seismic Safety Center, answers reporters' questions in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 31, 2012. The 20-member IAEA delegation team started an inspection the previous day at the Onagawa nuclear power plant, which was relatively undamaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the area in March 2011. The turbine building for the No. 2 reactor and a levee at the plant can be seen in the back.

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IAEA team inspection at Onagawa nuclear plant

ONAGAWA, Japan - Members of a delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency listen to explanations in the heat exchanger room of the No. 2 reactor building at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 31, 2012. The 20-member delegation started an inspection the previous day at the plant, which was relatively undamaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the area in March 2011.

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IAEA team inspection at Onagawa nuclear plant

ONAGAWA, Japan - Members of a delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency examine a levee at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 31, 2012. The 20-member delegation started an inspection the previous day at the plant, which was relatively undamaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the area in March 2011.

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IAEA team inspection at Onagawa nuclear plant

ONAGAWA, Japan - Members of a delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency listen to explanations in the heat exchanger room of the No. 2 reactor building at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 31, 2012. The 20-member delegation started an inspection the previous day at the plant, which was relatively undamaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the area in March 2011.

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IAEA team inspection at Onagawa nuclear plant

ONAGAWA, Japan - Members of a delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency listen to explanations in the heat exchanger room of the No. 2 reactor building at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 31, 2012. The 20-member delegation started an inspection the previous day at the plant, which was relatively undamaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the area in March 2011.

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Del Piero in Japan

KASHIMA, Japan - Former Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero (L front) meets fans during a donation-raising event in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on July 20, 2012, to support restoration of areas hit by the 2011 quake and tsunami. He is in Japan to play in a charity soccer match.

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Del Piero in Japan

KASHIMA, Japan - Former Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero (L front) meets fans during a donation-raising event in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on July 20, 2012, to support restoration of areas hit by the 2011 quake and tsunami. He is in Japan to play in a charity soccer match.

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Aerial view of S. Sudan capital

JUBA, South Sudan - An aerial photo taken on Jan 13, 2012, shows many roads are not surfaced in Juba, capital of South Sudan, which became independent in July 2011. Infrastructure remains poor after a civil war lasting more than 20 years.

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Abandoned tank in S. Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan - A tank used during a civil war lies abandoned on Jan. 17, 2012, beside a road in South Sudan, which gained independence in July 2011. Infrastructure remains poor as the result of a civil war which lasted more than 20 years.

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Road in S. Sudan capital

JUBA, South Sudan - People walk on an unsurfaced road on Jan. 14, 2012, in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, which gained independence in July 2011. Infrastructure remains poor as the result of a civil war which lasted more than 20 years.

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Cleanup continues 52 yrs after partial meltdown in Los Angeles

SIMI VALLEY, United States - Contractors of the Environmental Protection Agency collect soil samples at the former site of Santa Susana Field Laboratory in the suburbs of Los Angeles on June 20, 2011. An experimental nuclear reactor at the lab that was active from the late 1940s to early 1980s experienced a partial meltdown in July 1959. Analysis of the soil will show how much radioactive material remains.

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Household radiation counter

TOKYO, Japan - A woman holds a home radiation counter as S.T. Corp. said on July 26, 2011, that it will launch the Air Counter dosimeter Oct. 20. Demand for such counters has risen following the radioactive contamination from the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan.

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Japanese traditional arts performed in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran - Japanese Noh actor and human national treasure Tsumura Reijiro (L) performs in a workshop for researchers at the Japanese Embassy in Tehran on July 20, 2011. He took part in a three-day event in the Iranian capital of performances and workshops of Japanese traditional arts.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui smiles in an interview after hitting the 500th home run of his professional career in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. Matsui went 3-for-4 with three runs in his team's 7-5 win.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui rounds first after homering during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui homers during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.

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Kansai governors promote tourism

BEIJING, China - Governors from western Japan meet with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (R) in Beijing on July 20, 2011. A group of governors and key personnel from western Japan are visiting China to attract more Chinese tourists to the region.

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Pag-asa Island in South China Sea

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Pag-asa Island, the largest of the Philippine-occupied islands among the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, on July 20, 2011. A group of Philippine lawmakers visited the island the same day amid Chinese opposition. (Pool photo by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines)

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui homers during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui homers during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.

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Power saving request extended to western Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Officials of Kansai Electric Power Co., including president Makoto Yagi (2nd from L), hold a press conference at the utility's head office in Osaka on July 20, 2011. The central government on the same day expanded the scope of its request for power-saving efforts to western areas in addition to eastern Japan, in the wake of problems that recently halted operations at a nuclear reactor and a coal-fired power plant.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui (C) smiles in the dugout after homering during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui is congratulated by his teammates after homering during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.

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Matsui hits 500th career homer

DETROIT, United States - Oakland Athletics designated hitter Hideki Matsui homers during the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 20, 2011. It was Matsui's 500th career homer in Japan and the United States.