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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK.

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Present with the Pope in the Vatican Gardens on the evening of 7 June 2024, Rabbi Alberto Funaro and Abdellah Redouane, Secretary General of the Italian Islamic Cultural Centre and the ambassadors of the States of Israel and Palestine to the Holy See. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Present with the Pope in the Vatican Gardens on the evening of 7 June 2024, Rabbi Alberto Funaro and Abdellah Redouane, Secretary General of the Italian Islamic Cultural Centre and the ambassadors of the States of Israel and Palestine to the Holy See. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Present with the Pope in the Vatican Gardens on the evening of 7 June 2024, Rabbi Alberto Funaro and Abdellah Redouane, Secretary General of the Italian Islamic Cultural Centre and the ambassadors of the States of Israel and Palestine to the Holy See. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis Commemorates 2014 Invocation For Peace In Holy Land - Vatican

Pope Francis leads a ‘Prayer for Peace’ in the Vatican Gardens on June 7, 2024 commemorating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Invocation for Peace’ in the same place with the then-leaders of Israel and Palestine. The event commemorated a historic gathering on 8 June 2014, when Pope Francis, the then-President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, made history by praying together and planted an olive tree for peace. Pope Francis renewed his appeals for a ceasefire to end the war in Gaza, and to release Israeli hostages. Photo: (EV) Vatican Pool /Galazka/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protecting red-flowered black mangroves in China's Hainan

STORY: Protecting red-flowered black mangroves in China's Hainan DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of red-flowered black mangrove 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves STORYLINE: Red-flowered black mangrove is an endangered species under first-class protection in China. Due to lack of protection, its population in China once shrank to 14 in 2014. Wang Shijun, who was working at Dongzhaigang National Nature Reserve Administration in Hainan, decided to take actions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHIJUN, Protector of red-flowered black mangroves "There used to be hundreds of red-flowered black mangroves in Dadun Village, Lingshui Li Autonomous County (in Ha

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Yankees shut out as Tanaka suffers 2nd loss

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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Yankees shut out as Tanaka suffers 2nd loss

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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100th day since death of Prince Katsura observed

100th day since death of Prince Katsura observed

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Akiko performs the role of chief mourner at a Tokyo cemetery on Sept. 15, 2014, in a ceremony marking the first 100 days since the death of her uncle Prince Katsura on June 8. She offered a "sakaki" tree branch decorated with strips of "washi" Japanese paper at his grave at the Toshimagaoka Cemetery.

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Abdullah not to accept Afghan presidential election results

Abdullah not to accept Afghan presidential election results

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah says he will not accept the results of the presidential election at a press conference in Kabul on Sept. 8, 2014. The country's election officials, under international supervision, have finished recounting more than 8 million ballots cast in the June runoff.

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Saipan police call off search for missing Japanese sisters

Saipan police call off search for missing Japanese sisters

SAIPAN, United States - A diver from the Saipan police searches at sea for two missing Japanese sisters in Saipan, a U.S. territory on the Northern Mariana Islands, on July 8, 2014. The police called off the search hours later for Natsuki Yamada, 33, and her sister Chinatsu, 26, missing since June 29.

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Outgoing UNMISS head Hilde Johnson

Outgoing UNMISS head Hilde Johnson

NEW YORK, United States - Outgoing United Nations Mission in South Sudan head Hilde Johnson gives a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on June 30. 2014. She will leave her post on July 8.

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Germany defeat Algeria 2-1

Germany defeat Algeria 2-1

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Mesut Ozil (8) of Germany reacts after scoring a goal past Algeria goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi (23) in the second half of extra-time of a World Cup Round of 16 match at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 30, 2014. Germany won 2-1.

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Germany defeat Algeria 2-1

Germany defeat Algeria 2-1

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) of Germany and Medhi Lacen (8) of Algeria compete for the ball, with Sami Khedira of Germany, in the first half of extra-time of a World Cup Round of 16 match at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 30, 2014. Germany won 2-1.

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Germany defeat Algeria 2-1

Germany defeat Algeria 2-1

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Mesut Ozil (8) of Germany shoots in the first half of a World Cup Round of 16 match against Algeria at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 30, 2014. Algeria players Mehdi Mostefa (22) and Aissa Mandi (20) can be seen. Germany won 2-1.

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Japanese on visa-free visit to Russian-held island

Japanese on visa-free visit to Russian-held island

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese visitors dance with Russian partners in a party on the island of Shikotan, one of the four Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, the last day of a visa-free exchange program. The program started in 1992 in the absence of a peace treaty due to the territorial dispute.

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Housing, infrastructure built on Japan-claimed Russian isle

Housing, infrastructure built on Japan-claimed Russian isle

SAPPORO, Japan - Construction of houses and infrastructure takes place rapidly in a town on the island of Shikotan, one of the four Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, with cows seen grazing on a hill.

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Colombia beat Uruguay 2-0

Colombia beat Uruguay 2-0

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - James Rodriguez (front) of Colombia scores the opener in the first half of a World Cup Round of 16 match against Uruguay at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on June 28, 2014. Teammate Abel Aguilar (8) can be seen at far right. Colombia won 2-0, advancing to the nation's first World Cup quarterfinals.

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Inside of Sun Princess cruise ship

Inside of Sun Princess cruise ship

SAPPORO, Japan - The interior architecture of Princess Cruise, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. of the United States, is shown to the press at Otaru port in Hokkaido on June 28, 2014, prior to its departure for an 8-day cruise.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Marcos Rojo (far L) scores the team's third goal, which Nigeria's John Obi Mikel (10), Kenneth Omeruo (22) and Peter Odemwingie (8) try to prevent, during the second half of a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Suharto T-shirts sold in Indonesia

Suharto T-shirts sold in Indonesia

SOLO, Japan - A woman sells T-shirts showing images of the late former Indonesian President Suharto near Solo, Indonesia, on June 8, 2014.

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Ex-press photographer sells his photo books in Cairo

Ex-press photographer sells his photo books in Cairo

CAIRO, Egypt - Hiroki Gomi (R), a former press photographer of Japan's Mainichi Shimbun, sells his photography books with co-authors in Cairo, Egypt, on June 8, 2014.

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Japan arborist aims to deepen understanding of forestry

Japan arborist aims to deepen understanding of forestry

IIDA, Japan - Photo taken June 8, 2014, in Iida, Nagano Prefecture, shows Hideharu Matsuoka, a Japanese arborist who has won his second national championship in a row. The competition tests the tree-care techniques and safety consciousness of tree-climbers.

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Prince Katsura's funeral held at Tokyo cemetery

Prince Katsura's funeral held at Tokyo cemetery

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the general public attend the funeral service for Prince Katsura, a cousin of Emperor Akihito, on June 17, 2014, at a cemetery in Tokyo. Prince Katsura, the second son of Prince Mikasa, died June 8 at age 66 of acute heart failure after being hospitalized.

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Prince Katsura's funeral held at Tokyo cemetery

Prince Katsura's funeral held at Tokyo cemetery

TOKYO, Japan - (From R) Princess Akiko, Prince Mikasa and Princess Yuriko attend the funeral service for Prince Katsura, a cousin of Emperor Akihito, on June 17, 2014, at a cemetery in Tokyo. Prince Katsura, the second son of Prince Mikasa, died June 8 at age 66 of acute heart failure after being hospitalized.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Thomas Muller (13) of Germany completes a hat-trick in the second half of a Group G match against Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Midfielder Joao Moutinho (8) and goalkeeper Rui Patricio of Portugal are also seen. Germany won 4-0.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Cristiano Ronaldo (7) and Joao Moutinho (8) of Portugal demand a penalty kick in the second half of a Group G match against Germany at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Germany won 4-0.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Cristiano Ronaldo (7) and Joao Moutinho (8) of Portugal demand a penalty kick in the second half of a Group G match against Germany at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Germany won 4-0.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Mesut Ozil (8) of Germany shoots the ball in the second half of a Group G match against Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Germany won 4-0.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Mesut Ozil (8) of Germany dribbles the ball in the first half of a Group G match against Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. At left is Fabio Coentrao of Portugal. Germany won 4-0.

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Matsuyama finishes 35th in U.S. Open golf

Matsuyama finishes 35th in U.S. Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays in the final round of the U.S. Open golf at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's Course No. 2 (par-70) in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 15, 2014. He ended up in a tie for 35th with 8-over 288.

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