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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese in a private audience at the Vatican on November 30, 2016. Scorsese is in Rome to present his new film 'Silence'. The movie, adapted from the 1966 novel by Japanese writer Shusaku Endo is about the persecution of a group of Jesuits in 17th-century Japan. The pope and Scorsese discussed the film and the mission of the Jesuits, the religious order Francis belongs to. - Pope Francis will celebrate his 10th anniversary of pontificate on March 13. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (C) and members of a horse team look over Hemu Village on a platform in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows scenery in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows Hemu Village at sunrise in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income of the

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (1st L) rides down a hill with members of a horse team in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the pe

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka rides back to a horse farm in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income of the v

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (1st R) rides up a hill with his team in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net inco

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows Hemu Village at sunrise in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income of the

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the early morning in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net inco

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka rides a horse to patrol mountains in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income o

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka rides a horse to patrol mountains in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income o

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (L) tells a villager about the rules on house renovation in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the early morning in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net inco

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows Hemu Village at sunrise in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income of the

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows Hemu Village at sunrise in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income of the

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (1st R) rides up a hill with his team in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net inco

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka rides back to a horse farm in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income of the v

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows scenery in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per capita net income

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (1st L) rides down a hill with members of a horse team in Hemu Village of Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the pe

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(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-KANAS-HEMU VILLAGE-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230427) -- HEMU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suka (C) and members of a horse team look over Hemu Village on a platform in Kanas, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2023. Hemu Village is located at Kanas scenic spot along the starting point of G219 national highway. Suka, the party secretary of the village, is leading the locals on the journey to rural revitalization. Joining in the horse team is an important source of income for villagers. Each member can take two horses to the team to provide services for tourists. At present, 68 of the team members have shrugged off poverty, and their annual income is increasing year by year. This year, Suka plans to adopt universal costumes and saddles for the horse team. In addition, team members will be sent for training in order to improve the quality of service. After the road from Burqin to Hemu was built, the tourism resources here soon turned into economic benefits for villagers. Hemu Village was lifted out of poverty in 2016, and the per

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Hanyu 1st after SP at world c'ships

BOSTON, March 31 Kyodo - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his short program at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Hanyu came top with 110.56 points.

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Odaira KO'd by Thai champion in WBC title match

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand, March 3 Kyodo - WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Meenayothin of Thailand floors challenger Go Odaira of Japan during the fifth round of their title match in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on March 3, 2016. Wanheng, 30, successfully defended his title for a fourth time to extend his unbeaten record to 41 bouts, including 16 knockouts.

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Start of nuke fuel-reprocessing plant delayed again

AOMORI, Japan - Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. Senior Executive Vice President Junichi Ishihara (rear R) conveys to Susumu Hashimoto (foreground), deputy in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 30, 2014, a plan to push back the inauguration date for a nuclear fuel-reprocessing plant to March 2016, the 22nd delay.

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TURKEY-ANKARA-AGING POPULATION-ECONOMY-INFLUENCE

(220330) -- ANKARA, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An elderly man walks with a girl at a park in Ankara, Turkey, March 28, 2022. As a country once boasted one of the youngest populations in Europe, Turkey has been aging fast in recent years, which is slowly dragging its economy down. The population of people aged over 65 in Turkey has increased significantly from 6.65 million in 2016 to 8.25 million in 2021, up 24 percent, according to figures released last week by the Turkish Statistical Institute. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: Turkey's aging population dragging economy down" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ANKARA-AGING POPULATION-ECONOMY-INFLUENCE

(220330) -- ANKARA, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A senior resident sits at a park in Ankara, Turkey, March 28, 2022. As a country once boasted one of the youngest populations in Europe, Turkey has been aging fast in recent years, which is slowly dragging its economy down. The population of people aged over 65 in Turkey has increased significantly from 6.65 million in 2016 to 8.25 million in 2021, up 24 percent, according to figures released last week by the Turkish Statistical Institute. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: Turkey's aging population dragging economy down" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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Livid Hanyu says Kazakhstan's Ten maybe after him

Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu (front) and Kazakhstan's Denis Ten warm up for the men's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Hanyu nearly collided with Ten, who got in his way during practice. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Patrick Chan 3rd after World Figure Skating Championships SP

Canada's Patrick Chan performs during the men's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Chan is ranked third with 94.84 points with just the free program remaining. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Javier Fernandez 2nd after World Figure Skating Championships SP

Spain's Javier Fernandez performs during the men's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. The defending champion is ranked second with 98.52 points with just the free program remaining. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Uno 4th after SP at world c'ships

Shoma Uno of Japan performs his short program at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Uno, who made his debut at the event, came in fourth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu 1st after SP at world c'ships

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan gives a shout after completing his short program at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Hanyu came top with 110.56 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu 1st after SP at world c'ships

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan shakes hands with his coach Brian Orser (R) after completing his short program at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Hanyu came top with 110.56 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu 1st after SP at world c'ships

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan (L) and his coach Brian Orser show their appreciation as Hanyu is awarded a high mark for his short program at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Hanyu finished top with 110.56 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu 1st after SP at world c'ships

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs his short program at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. Hanyu came top with 110.56 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muramoto, Reed come in 16th after short dance at world c'ships

Japan's Kana Muramoto (L) and Chris Reed perform their short dance during the Ice Dance competition at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. The pair came in 16th to advance to the free dance. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe discusses world economy at Washington dinner

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) attends a dinner party with former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan (2nd from R) and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim (3rd from R) among others in Washington on March 30, 2016 to discuss the world economy. Abe is scheduled to attend the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit in the U.S. capital. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro as designated hitter in game against Cardinals

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki flies out to left field as a designated hitter during the third inning in a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida, on March 30, 2016. The Cardinals won 3-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Uehara pitches in good condition against Pirates

Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the fifth inning in a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Florida, on March 30, 2016. Uehara retired three straight batters in the inning as the game tied 4-4 after the ninth inning. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Uehara pitches in good condition against Pirates

Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara is welcomed by teammates after retiring three straight batters in the fifth inning in a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Florida, on March 30, 2016. The game tied 4-4 after the ninth inning. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Uehara pitches in good condition against Pirates

Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the fifth inning in a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Florida, on March 30, 2016. Uehara retired three straight batters in the inning as the game tied 4-4 after the ninth inning. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Marshall Islands resident visits Fukuryu Maru exhibition hall

Desmond Doulatram from the Marshall Islands touches the hull of Japanese tuna fishing boat Fukuryu Maru No. 5, which was irradiated by fallout from a 1954 U.S. hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll and is now displayed in Tokyo, on March 30, 2016. During an exchange program between nuclear-affected people, hosted by a nongovernmental organization, Doulatram will also visit Fukushima, home of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan envisions 60 mil. foreign visitors annually by 2030

Photo taken March 30, 2016, at Ueno Park in Tokyo shows tourists from the United States viewing cherry blossoms. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country now aims to welcome 40 million foreign visitors annually by 2020 -- double the previous target -- and 60 million by 2030. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muramoto, Reed come in 16th after short dance at world c'ships

Japan's Kana Muramoto (L) and Chris Reed perform their short dance during the Ice Dance competition at the world figure skating championships in Boston on March 30, 2016. The pair came in 16th to advance to the free dance. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Marshall Islands resident visits Fukuryu Maru exhibition hall

Desmond Doulatram (3rd from L) from the Marshall Islands and others visit the exhibition hall of Japanese tuna fishing boat Fukuryu Maru No. 5, which was irradiated by fallout from a 1954 U.S. hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll, on March 30, 2016, in Tokyo. During an exchange program between nuclear-affected people, hosted by a nongovernmental organization, Doulatram will also visit Fukushima, home of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe arrives in Washington

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at the Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 30, 2016. Abe is scheduled to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in the U.S. capital. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe arrives in Washington

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at the Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 30, 2016. Abe is scheduled to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in the U.S. capital. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar president sworn in

People visit a merchandise shop in front of the Yangon headquarters of Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy on March 30, 2016, when Htin Kyaw, a trusted aide of the country's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, was sworn in as new president. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Fukuoka

People view cherry blossoms at a park in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on March 30, 2016, where the earliest full blooms of sakura in the country were recorded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Fukuoka

People view cherry blossoms at a park in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on March 30, 2016, where the earliest full blooms of sakura in the country were recorded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hon Hai, Sharp approve reduced takeover deal

Photo taken March 30, 2016, at a mass retailer of home electronics in Osaka shows large-size liquid-crystal TV sets produced by Sharp Corp. It was reported the same day that Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. decided to go ahead with its takeover of the struggling Japanese electronics maker at a much lower price than previously planned. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Fukuoka

People view cherry blossoms at a park in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on March 30, 2016, where the earliest full blooms of sakura in the country were recorded. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo