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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 22, 2024 shows the arrival of the stages for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight in 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 ESA CNES Arianespace ArianeGroup via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 22, 2024 shows the arrival of the stages for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight in 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 ESA CNES Arianespace ArianeGroup 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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U.S. fans after Portugal game in World Cup

MANAUS, Brazil - United States supporters look dejected after the U.S.-Portugal game at Arena Amazonia in Manaus on June 22, 2014, during the World Cup, as the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Japan team train before final Group C match against Colombia

ITU, Brazil - Coach Alberto Zaccheroni (L) observes the training in Itu, Brazil, on June 22, 2014, ahead of Japan's final Group C game against Columbia.

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Matsui pops up in Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game

NEW YORK, United States - Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui pops up in a friendly game among former Yankees players during the 68th annual Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 22, 2014.

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Matsui pitches in Old-Timers' Day friendly game

NEW YORK, United States - Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui serves as a pitcher in a friendly game among former Yankees players during the 68th annual Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 22, 2014.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Portugal's Varela (18) heads in the equalizer in the dying second of a World Cup Group G match against the United States at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. U.S. keeper is Tim Howard. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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Yankees shut out as Tanaka suffers 2nd loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka gives up a solo homer to Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Schoop in the second-inning during their game at Yankee Stadium in New York, the United States, on June 22, 2014. The Orioles beat the Yankees 8-0.

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Matsui, ex-Yankees manager Torre at Old-Timers' Day

NEW YORK, United States - Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (L) shakes hands with former manager Joe Torre during the Yankees' 68th annual Old-Timers' Day on June 22, 2014, at Yankee Stadium in New York.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Matt Besler (L) of the United States fights for the ball against Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half of a World Cup Group G match at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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American Wie wins U.S. Women's Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - American Michelle Wie raises the trophy as she manages an even-par 70 in the final round to win the U.S. Women's Open golf with a four-round total of a 2-under-par 278 at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 22, 2014.

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Yokomine ends in tie for 7th in U.S. Women's Open

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Sakura Yokomine blasts out of the bunker on the 16th hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 22, 2014. She shot a 1-over 71 to finish in a tie for seventh with a 4-over 284.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium supporters cheer their team at a World Cup Group H match against Russia at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Portugal's Nani rejoices after scoring the opener in the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the United States at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Jermaine Jones (R) of the United States celebrates after scoring the equalizer in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Portugal at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Teammate DaMarcus Beasley runs to congratulate him. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Portugal's Nani (17) scores the opener in the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the United States at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. U.S. keeper is Tim Howard. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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Yankees shut out as Tanaka suffers 2nd loss

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka gives up a solo homer to Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Schoop in the second-inning during their game at Yankee Stadium in New York, the United States, on June 22, 2014. The Orioles beat the Yankees 8-0.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - U.S. supporters cheer their team at a World Cup Group G match against Portugal at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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Japan national team train before final Group C match against Colombia

ITU, Brazil - Shinji Kagawa (L) and Yuto Nagatomo take part in training in Itu, Brazil, on June 22, 2014, ahead of Japan's final Group C game against Columbia.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Portugal's Nani (17) rejoices after scoring the opener in the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the United States at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium supporters encourage the national team after beating Russia 1-0 in a World Cup Group H match at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014, to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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U.S. draw with Portugal 2-2 in World Cup Group G

MANAUS, Brazil - Portugal's Nani (L) scores the opener in the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the United States at Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. The United States drew with Portugal 2-2.

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UNESCO decides to add Silk Road to World Heritage list

BEIJING, China - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (back) and the Statue of Xuanzang in Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, are photographed on June 6, 2014. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee decided on June 22 to add part of the Silk Road ancient trade route to the World Cultural Heritage list.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium's Divock Origi rejoices after scoring the winning goal in the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Russia at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium's Eden Hazard (10) competes for the ball with Russia's Alexander Samedov (19) in the first half of a World Cup Group H match at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Belgium strike late in 1-0 win over Russia

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Belgium's Divock Origi (2nd from L) scores the winning goal in the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Russia at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 22, 2014. Belgium edged out Russia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 at the World Cup.

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N. Korea abductees' kin

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Iizuka, whose sister Yaeko Taguchi was abducted in 1978 aged 22, speaks at a special gathering of the family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and their supporters, in Tokyo on June 22, 2014. The relatives called for priority to be placed on the return of survivors waiting for rescue, after North Korea agreed with Japan in May to reinvestigate the fate of the abductees.

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Candles lit in Okinawa to remember war dead

ITOMAN, Japan - Candles burn at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 22, 2014, the eve of the 69th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates, also the chairman of the IOC's Coordination Commission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, arrives at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on June 22, 2014, for an inspection of the candidate venues.

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N. Korea abductees' kin

TOKYO, Japan - Sakie Yokota (3rd from R), the mother of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, speaks at a special gathering of the family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and their supporters, in Tokyo on June 22, 2014. The relatives called for priority to be placed on the return of survivors waiting for rescue, after North Korea agreed with Japan in May to reinvestigate the fate of the abductees.

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Crown prince meets ex-exchange program participants

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito shakes hands with a Swiss man who took part in a Japan-Switzerland bilateral project promoting exchanges of young people at a hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, on June 22, 2014.

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Families pray for Battle of Okinawa victims

ITOMAN, Japan - Families of the victims of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II pray in front of the Cornerstone of Peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 22, 2014, the eve of the 69th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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UNESCO decides to add Silk Road to World Heritage list

BEIJING, China - Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (back) and the Statue of Xuanzang in Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, are photographed on June 6, 2014. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee decided on June 22 to add part of the Silk Road ancient trade route to the World Cultural Heritage list.

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World Peace Forum participants in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Sun Jianguo (L), deputy chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, holds conversations with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage (R) after delivering a speech at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on June 22, 2014.

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Takeya wins 1st tour victory on Japan Golf Tour

KASAMA, Japan - Yoshitaka Takeya plays in the final round of the Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 22, 2014. Takeya won his first career victory on the Japan Golf Tour with a 17-under 271.

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Families of Okinawa victims light fire

ITOMAN, Japan - Families of the victims of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II light a fire at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 22, 2014, the eve of the 69th anniversary of the end of the battle.

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Senior Chinese military official speaks at peace forum

BEIJING, China - Sun Jianguo, deputy chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, speaks at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on June 22, 2014.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

BEIJING, China - The World Peace Forum is held in Beijing on June 22, 2014.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Shintaro Ishihara, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, is projected on a screen via video link at an extraordinary party meeting held in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, Ishihara, former Tokyo governor, and Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, set to lead separate parties.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Shintaro Ishihara, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, is projected on a screen via video link at an extraordinary party meeting held in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, Ishihara, former Tokyo governor, and Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, set to lead separate parties.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Toru Hashimoto, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, speaks at an extraordinary party meeting in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and Hashimoto, Osaka mayor, set to lead separate parties.

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Painter draws Mt. Fuji impromptu at Fuji-Q Highland

KOFU, Japan - Mizuki Tanaka, a public bath wall painter, draws Mt. Fuji impromptu at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 22, 2014.

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Tourists visit Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Pref.

TOMIOKA, Japan - A large number of tourists visit the Tomioka Silk Mill in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, on June 22, 2014, following the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's decision the previous day to add the historic factory building to the World Cultural Heritage list.

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Painter draws Mt. Fuji impromptu at Fuji-Q Highland

KOFU, Japan - Mizuki Tanaka, a public bath wall painter, draws Mt. Fuji impromptu at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 22, 2014.

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Takeya shows off Japan Golf Tour Mori Building trophy

KASAMA, Japan - Yoshitaka Takeya holds the winning trophy after collecting his first career tour victory in the Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 22, 2014.

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Panel set up to protect Mt. Fuji environment

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Shizuoka and Yamanashi governors Heita Kawakatsu (5th from R) and Shomei Yokouchi in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, (6th from R) celebrate the establishment of a council on June 22, 2014, to protect the environment of Mt. Fuji, a World Cultural Heritage site.

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Japan opposition party decides to dissolve

OSAKA, Japan - Toru Hashimoto, one of the two co-heads of the Japan Restoration Party, speaks at an extraordinary party meeting in Osaka on June 22, 2014. The opposition party decided at the meeting to dissolve with its two co-leaders, former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and Hashimoto, Osaka mayor, set to lead separate parties.