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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pavel Kotov reacts during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pavel Kotov hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pavel Kotov hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pavel Kotov hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pavel Kotov reacts during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner reacts during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pavel Kotov hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pavel Kotov hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pavel Kotov hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner reacts during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pavel Kotov reacts during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner celebrates during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jannik Sinner hits a return during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES

(240601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pavel Kotov reacts during the men's singles third round match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Pavel Kotov of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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RUSSIA-VOLGODONSK-NUCLEAR POWER EQUIPMENT-SHIPPING TO CHINA

RUSSIA-VOLGODONSK-NUCLEAR POWER EQUIPMENT-SHIPPING TO CHINA

(230712) -- VOLGODONSK, July 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Igor Kotov, general director of Atomenergomash, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Volgodonsk, Russia, July 11, 2023. Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), one of the largest China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation projects, started shipping to China from Volgodonsk in Russia's Rostov region on Tuesday. TO GO WITH "Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China" (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China

STORY: Russia shipping key equipment for nuclear power plant in northeast China DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: VOLGODONSK, Russia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Atommash plant in Volgodonsk 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (Russian): IGOR KOTOV, General Director of Atomenergomash STORYLINE: Key equipment for the third power unit of Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), one of the largest China-Russia nuclear energy cooperation projects, started shipping to China from Volgodonsk in Russia's Rostov region on Tuesday. The equipment includes a nuclear reactor containment vessel and four steam generators, which were manufactured at the Atommash plant in Volgodonsk. Atommash is part of Atomenergomash, a company that manufactures equipment for nuclear power plants, and a division of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. SOUNDBITE (Russian): IGOR KOTOV, General Director of Atomenergomash "China plays a significant role in the whole nuclear industry, it has

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Astronaut Noguchi in Russia

Astronaut Noguchi in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - (From L) Astronauts T.J. Creamer of the United States, Oleg Kotov of Russia and Soichi Noguchi of Japan offer flowers in front of a statue of Yuri Gagarin at Star City in a suburb of Moscow on June 24, 2010. The astronauts returned to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in early June.

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Astronaut Noguchi in Russia

Astronaut Noguchi in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - (From L) Astronauts Soichi Noguchi of Japan, Oleg Kotov of Russia and T.J. Creamer of the United States pose for photos in front of a statue of Yuri Gagarin at Star City in a suburb of Moscow on June 24, 2010. The astronauts returned to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in early June.

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Astronaut Noguchi in Russia

Astronaut Noguchi in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - (From L) Astronauts Soichi Noguchi of Japan, Oleg Kotov of Russia and T.J. Creamer of the United States hold flowers of welcome at Star City in a suburb of Moscow on June 24, 2010. The astronauts returned to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in early June.

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Noguchi returns to Earth

Noguchi returns to Earth

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi (L), Russia's Oleg Kotov and T.J. Creamer of the United States show solidarity after their return to Earth aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 1010.

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Noguchi returns to Earth

Noguchi returns to Earth

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi is taken out of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft after his return to Earth with two fellow astronauts in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010. Noguchi, who returned from the International Space Station with Russia's Oleg Kotov and T.J. Creamer of the United States, said he was in ''perfect'' condition.

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Noguchi returns to Earth

Noguchi returns to Earth

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - Personnel open the hatch of the Russian Soyuz capsule carrying astronauts Soichi Noguchi of Japan, Oleg Kotov of Russia and T.J. Creamer of the United States after the spacecraft landed on a plain near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010.

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Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - The Soyuz spacecraft carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Russia's Oleg Kotov and American Timothy Creamer is seen parachuting down near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010. Noguchi spent 163 days onboard the International Space Station, the longest period in space by a Japanese astronaut.

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Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi gives a thumbs-up near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010, after the Soyuz capsule carrying Noguchi, Russia's Oleg Kotov and American Timothy Creamer landed there. Noguchi spent 163 days onboard the International Space Station, the longest period in space by a Japanese astronaut.

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Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

Noguchi returns to Earth after 163 days in space

ARKALYK, Kazakhstan - Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi talks with his family by cell phone near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, on June 2, 2010, after the Soyuz capsule carrying Noguchi, Russia's Oleg Kotov and American Timothy Creamer landed there. Noguchi spent 163 days onboard the International Space Station, the longest period in space by a Japanese astronaut.

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft (C) carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts approaches the International Space Station to dock on Dec. 23, 2009. Noguchi, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and U.S. astronaut Timothy Creamer will stay at the ISS for five months.

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Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

Noguchi, 2 other astronauts arrive at Int'l Space Station

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken from NASA Television, Russia's Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft (C) carrying Japan's Soichi Noguchi and two other astronauts approaches the International Space Station to dock on Dec. 23, 2009. Noguchi, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov and U.S. astronaut Timothy Creamer will stay at the ISS for five months.

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3 astronauts including Japan's Noguchi lift off from Kazakhstan

3 astronauts including Japan's Noguchi lift off from Kazakhstan

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan - The Russia's Soyuz TMA-17, carrying three astronauts -- Japan's Soichi Noguchi, Timothy J. Creamer of the United States and Russia's Oleg Kotov -- flies into the clouds after being launched from Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, Dec. 21, 2009. The spacecraft successfully reached orbit shortly after liftoff.

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