Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performs at the 2010 Official World Cup Kick-off concert in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 20010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Michel Bega/Great Stock/ABACAPRESS.COM

Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam Dies

File Photo - Amadou and Mariam performs at the 2010 Official World Cup Kick-off concert in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 20010. Amadou Bagayoko, half of the legendary duo with Mariam, has died In 2005, the star duo of blind musicians won a Victoire de la musique award for their album “Dimanche à Bamako”. He died in Mali on Friday April 4, aged 70, following an illness. Photo by Michel Bega/Great Stock/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing

STORY: Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YE QUAN, Farm manager 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 9. STANDUP 3 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 13. STANDUP 4 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger "Hello, everyone, I'm Zein from Syria. I'm currently living in China. In 2010, I cam

Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality

STORY: Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Italy 2. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: While wealth in Italy grew over the last 15 years, the economic gap between high-income and medium-income families has also widened, a national report recently showed. Italy is the third largest economy in the European Union (EU) after Germany and France, and its total net wealth increased by about 14 percent between 2010 and 2023, according to the latest Bank of Italy's annual report. However, the distribution of wealth was increasingly uneven and mostly benefitted the wealthiest 10 percent of households, while middle-class families saw their relative share of wealth decrease. In terms of wealth distribution, Italy's population can be divided into three groups (top, medium, and bottom group), the central bank said. The top 10 percent of households

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

Paul Auster received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal in Paris

US novelist Paul Auster and his wife Siri Hustvedt during an award ceremony after he received the 'Grand Vermeil' medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris, France. Photo by Jeremy Charriau/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 10, 2023 shows the panoramic view of the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AERIAL VIEWS (CN)

(230914) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 10, 2023 shows the Southern Song Imperial Street in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou between September 23 and October 8, featuring a total of 40 sports. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted in China, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010. The highly anticipated Asian Games can help boost the popularity of Hangzhou where history and modernity co-exist and further promote its culture. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

AirAsia X to offer Osaka-Kuala Lumpur flight

AirAsia X to offer Osaka-Kuala Lumpur flight

OSAKA, Japan - Azran Osman-Rani (C), chief executive officer of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X, attends an event in Osaka, western Japan, on Aug. 10, 2011, to promote a flight between Osaka and Kuala Lumpur to be launched on Nov. 30. In the promotional period through June 20, the lowest fare available on the new route from Kansai International Airport is set at 3,931 yen one way. The total ticket cost, including airport taxes, rises to 8,081 yen. The flight will be the airline's second service linking Malaysia and Japan after the inauguration in 2010 of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.

Hakuho gears up for Nagoya tourney

Hakuho gears up for Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho is pictured during a practice session at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 30, 2010, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament scheduled for July 10 through 24. The tournament will be the first regular meet since January, after a match-fixing scandal forced the Japan Sumo Association to cancel the regular spring competition in March.

Recovery of fallen device at Monju reactor planned

Recovery of fallen device at Monju reactor planned

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken May 2010 shows the Monju prototype fast-breeder reactor in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency said May 10, 2011, that it will undertake work in June 2011 to recover a fallen 3.3-ton device at the reactor. The device used for fuel exchange accidentally fell into the reactor vessel in August 2010.

Analysis of space particles brought back by Hayabusa

Analysis of space particles brought back by Hayabusa

TOKYO, Japan - Akio Fujimura (L), professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, speaks in a press conference in Tokyo on March 10, 2011, on the analysis of particles brought back to Earth by Japan's Hayabusa unmanned space probe from the asteroid Itokawa in June 2010. The material constituting the asteroid may have been formed in high temperatures at the time the solar system was created 4.6 billion years ago, according to JAXA.

Kvitova beats Kanepi at Wimbledon

Kvitova beats Kanepi at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates her victory in a quarterfinal of the Wimbledon tennis championships against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia at the All England Tennis Club in London on June 29, 2010. Kvitova beat Kanepi 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 8-6.

Kvitova beats Kanepi at Wimbledon

Kvitova beats Kanepi at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic plays a forehand against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in a quarterfinal of the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on June 29, 2010. Kvitova beat Kanepi 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 8-6.

Kanepi at Wimbledon

Kanepi at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Kaia Kanepi of Estonia plays a return to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic in a quarterfinal of the Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Tennis Club in London on June 29, 2010. Kvitova beat Kanepi 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 8-6.

1st pro baseball game in Okinawa in 35 yrs

1st pro baseball game in Okinawa in 35 yrs

NAHA, Japan - People in Okinawa watch the first professional baseball game in 35 years in Okinawa Prefecture at Okinawa Cellular Stadium in Naha on June 29, 2010. The Yakult swallows beat the Yokohama BayStars 10-0.

Brazil beat Chile in World Cup 2nd round

Brazil beat Chile in World Cup 2nd round

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (9) celebrates near teammate Kaka (10) after scoring his side's second goal against Chile in the 38th minute of a World Cup second-round match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 28, 2010. Brazil won 3-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals.

Germany send sorry England packing in 4-1 win

Germany send sorry England packing in 4-1 win

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - England forward Wayne Rooney (10) and Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (R) compete for the ball during a World Cup second round match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Germany won 4-1 and will face Argentina in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

Shipments of square watermelons begin in Kagawa Prefecture

Shipments of square watermelons begin in Kagawa Prefecture

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Workers at an agricultural cooperative in Zentsuji, Kagawa Prefecture, check square-shaped watermelons on June 28, 2010, before shipment. The cooperative will ship about 600 of the watermelons, mainly for use in display, with a price tag of about 10,000 yen.

L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Colorado Rockies

L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Colorado Rockies

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center off Colorado Rockies' starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin in the fourth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 27, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI as the Angels won 10-3.

L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Colorado Rockies

L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Colorado Rockies

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center off Colorado Rockies' starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin in the fourth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 27, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI as the Angels won 10-3.

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina strikers Lionel Messi (10) and Gonzalo Higuain (9) watch a header by Carlos Tevez going past Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez in the 26th minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

Brazil-Portugal finish goalless as both advance to 2nd round

Brazil-Portugal finish goalless as both advance to 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - Portugal striker Danny (10) runs with the ball as Brazil defender Dani Alves challenges during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 25, 2010. The match ended in a 0-0 draw and both teams advanced to the round of 16.

Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Dodgers

Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Dodgers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to right in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium on June 24, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 10-6 loss.

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka hits an RBI single to right in the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on June 24, 2010. The pitcher got a no-decision after throwing five effective innings in his return from the disabled list in a 13-11, 10-inning win.

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka starts in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on June 24, 2010. Matsuzaka got a no-decision after throwing five effective innings in his return from the disabled list in a 13-11, 10-inning win.

Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Dodgers

Angels' Matsui 1-for-4 against Dodgers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to right in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium on June 24, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a 10-6 loss.

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka hits an RBI single to right in the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on June 24, 2010. The pitcher got a no-decision after throwing five effective innings in his return from the disabled list in a 13-11, 10-inning win.

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka starts in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on June 24, 2010. Matsuzaka got a no-decision after throwing five effective innings in his return from the disabled list in a 13-11, 10-inning win.

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka starts in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on June 24, 2010. Matsuzaka got a no-decision after throwing five effective innings in his return from the disabled list in a 13-11, 10-inning win.

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

Matsuzaka gets no-decision in return from DL

DENVER, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka starts in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on June 24, 2010. Matsuzaka got a no-decision after throwing five effective innings in his return from the disabled list in a 13-11, 10-inning win.

China arrests 10 'terrorists' in Xinjiang

China arrests 10 'terrorists' in Xinjiang

BEIJING, China - Wu Heping, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security, speaks during a news conference in Beijing on June 24, 2010. Wu said China arrested over 10 members of a '' major terrorist group'' in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region which it said has been planning and carrying out numerous terrorist plots.

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

Germany beats Ghana, both teams goes through

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (R) shakes hands with teammate Lukas Podolski (10) as they celebrate after defeating Ghana 1-0 in a World Cup Group D match on June 23, 2010, at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Germany secured passage to the second round of the tournament with the win, while Ghana also progressed.

U.S. beat Algeria 1-0 to advance to World Cup 2nd round

U.S. beat Algeria 1-0 to advance to World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - United States midfielder Landon Donovan (10) celebrates after scoring the winner in injury time of a World Cup Group C match against Algeria at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 23, 2010. The U.S. beat Algeria 1-0 to advance to the second round of the World Cup.

England vs Slovenia in World Cup Group C

England vs Slovenia in World Cup Group C

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - England forward Wayne Rooney (10) shoots in the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Slovenia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 23, 2010.

England vs Slovenia in World Cup Group C

England vs Slovenia in World Cup Group C

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - England forward Wayne Rooney (10) and Slovenia midfielder Aleksandar Radosavljevic (18) clash during the first half of a World Cup Group C match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 23, 2010.

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (10) and France forward Djibril Cisse (9) fight for the ball in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010.

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (10) clashes with France forward Franck Ribery (7) in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010.

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (10) competes for the ball with France forward Franck Ribery and midfielder Abou Diaby (19) in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010.

Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan team members block a shot by Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder (10) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (10) runs and dribbles near Dutch defender Giovanni Van Bronckhorst (5) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (10) competes for the ball with Dutch defender Giovanni Van Bronckhorst (5) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (L) celebrates with his teammates Sergio Aguero (R in back) and Lionel Messi (10) after he scored his side's third and his second goal in the 76th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.