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Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Former Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima poses with an autographed paper at a hotel in Tokyo on March 21, 2014. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated in Vladivostok

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated in Vladivostok SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in Vladivostok practicing Yoga STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated in Russia's Far Eastern city Vladivostok on Friday with hundreds of enthusiasts practicing yoga poses. On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vladivostok, Russia. (XHTV)

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending yoga events STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated across India on Friday with people from all walks of life practicing yoga poses for nearly an hour. Hundreds of people attended yoga events in different cities and towns, celebrating the day with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society." On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution during its 69th session, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. "The number of people practicing Yoga is growing worldwide. The world is looking at Yoga as a powerful agent of global good," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while participating in a yoga day event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Day of Yoga celebrated in India

STORY: International Day of Yoga celebrated in India DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the yoga event STORYLINE: Hundreds of people of all ages gathered at Kartavya Path near the iconic India Gate in the Indian capital city of New Delhi on Wednesday to celebrate the 9th International Yoga Day. The event commenced with a video message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Emphasizing the importance of yoga, Modi said that it has created a healthy and powerful society where the collective energy was much more. Starting in 2015, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21 annually. It was proposed by India and was adopted by the United Nations in the form of a resolution in December 2014. The celebration was also observed across India, with senior leaders and federal ministers leading yoga sessions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- LAHORE, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in a yoga performance in Lahore, Pakistan, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- PASAY CITY, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in a yoga session to celebrate International Day of Yoga at a mall in Pasay City, the Philippines on June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- LAHORE, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in a yoga performance in Lahore, Pakistan, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- PASAY CITY, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in a yoga session to celebrate International Day of Yoga at a mall in Pasay City, the Philippines on June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- KATHMANDU, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a yoga session on International Day of Yoga in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- KATHMANDU, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a yoga session on International Day of Yoga in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BHOPAL-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- BHOPAL, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform Yoga on the occasion of International Day of Yoga in Bhopal , India, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-PUNJAB-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- PUNJAB, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform Yoga on the occasion of International Day of Yoga in Amritsar district of India's northern Punjab state, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Str/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-MARJAYOUN-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- BEIRUT, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a session in celebration of International Day of Yoga in Marjayoun, Lebanon, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-MARJAYOUN-INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

(230621) -- BEIRUT, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a session in celebration of International Day of Yoga in Marjayoun, Lebanon, June 21, 2023. In 2014, the UN designated June 21 as International Day of Yoga. (Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-DISABLED MAN (CN)

(230521) -- SHENYANG, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Zhao Qiang reading a book in Northeastern University on June 5, 2014 (L, photo taken by Xinhua journalist Yao Jianfeng) and reading at home on April 18, 2023 in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. When Zhao Qiang was two years old, he developed a disease which gradually resulted a 23-centimeter disparity between two legs. He fixed a small stool on the sole of left foot at the suggestion of his family and adapted to walking with it. Zhao Qiang had to drop out early due to the disease but after hard work, he was admitted to Northeastern University, majoring in computer for continuing education. Zhao Qiang has worked for the disabled since 2008, bringing hope while caring for others. Early this year, he got married with his girlfriend. "Many of my dreams came true. I am content and happy," He said. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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Japan coach Zaccheroni defends power play tactics

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni leaves a press conference room in Itu, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. He defended his decision to deploy power play tactics at the World Cup, but conceded his players have struggled to carry out his instructions because it is "not in their DNA."

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Germany's Miroslav Klose (R) pumps his fist after scoring an equalizer that made him joint all-time World Cup top scorer, in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Ghana at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. At left is teammate Thomas Muller. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Yokomine cards a birdie at U.S. Women's Open

PINEHURST, United States - Japanese golfer Sakura Yokomine sinks a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 21, 2014.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Germany's Miroslav Klose celebrates after scoring the equalizer, which also made him Germany's all-time top World Cup scorer, in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Ghana at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Germany's Miroslav Klose (far R) runs in celebration after scoring an equalizer that made him joint all-time World Cup top scorer, in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Ghana at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Ghana's Andre Ayew (R) rises above Germany defenders Per Mertesacker (2nd from L) and Shkodran Mustafi to head the equalizer as Germany's Mats Hummels (5) looks on in the second half of a World Cup Group G match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Ghana, Germany battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Ghana's Asamoah Gyan (2nd from R) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Germany at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Ghana and Germany drew 2-2.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Asamoah Gyan (3) scores Ghana's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Germany at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Ghana's John Boye (L) battles for the ball with Germany's Thomas Mueller in the first half of a World Cup Group G match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Germany players pose for photos ahead of a World Cup Group G match against Ghana at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Germany, Ghana battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Ghana's Andre Ayew (R) rejoices after scoring the equalizer, as teammate Harrison Afful points to the sky in celebration, in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Germany at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Germany and Ghana drew 2-2.

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Ghana, Germany battle to 2-2 draw at World Cup

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Ghana players pose for photos ahead of a World Cup Group G match against Germany at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Ghana and Germany drew 2-2.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina supporters rejoice after Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Lionel Messi (2nd from L) and other Argentina players acknowledge cheers from supporters after beating Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with teammate Angel Di Maria after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Pablo Zabaleta celebrate after beating Iran 1-0 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs in celebration after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi poses after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) scores the deciding goal in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014, pursued by Iran's Reza Ghoochannejad (R). Argentina beat Iran 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (facing) celebrates with a teammate after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs in celebration after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Iran's Reza Ghoochannejad heads the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Argentina at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina beat Iran 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) scores the deciding goal in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina beat Iran 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges cheers from spectators after scoring in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi pumps his fist in celebration after scoring the deciding goal in the dying seconds of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina beat Iran 1-0.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) reacts after missing a shot during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.

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Tsutenkaku lights turned off on summer solstice

OSAKA, Japan - The Tsutenkaku tower's lights are turned off to mark the summer solstice on June 21, 2014, in Osaka City.

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Argentina beat Iran 1-0 in World Cup Group F

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) shoots during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Iran at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 21, 2014. Argentina won 1-0.