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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers clear stones after a flood near the Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province, July 28, 2024. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows part of the Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker clears stones after a flood near the Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province, July 28, 2024. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows part of the Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows the Minaret of Jam and the Hari River in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man cools himself off in the Hari River in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province, July 28, 2024. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Jiasong)

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows the repaired protection wall and the Minaret of Jam after a flood in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Jiasong)

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows part of the Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers clear stones after a flood near the Minaret of Jam in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province, July 28, 2024. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-GHOR-MINARET OF JAM

(240729) -- GHOR, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows the Minaret of Jam and its surrounding area in the Shahrak District, central Afghanistan's Ghor Province. The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. In May, a huge flood hit the province, posing a threat to the minaret, which stands near the Hari River. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saruhashi, promoter of female scientists, dies at 87

TOKYO, Japan - Katsuko Saruhashi (file photo taken in May 2002), the first female member of the Science Council of Japan, who helped champion young female scientists, died Sept. 29 of pneumonia at her home in Tokyo, her family said Oct. 2. She was 87. Saruhashi is known as the founder of the ''Saruhashi Award'' to honor female scientists up to the age of 49 for outstanding research.

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Sanyo to sell refrigerators from joint development with Haier

OSAKA, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. said May 29 it will begin selling refrigerators (in handout photo) made through its joint development with Haier Group Co., China's largest home appliance maker, on July 1 under the Haier brand. The refrigerators are the first outcome of the two companies' business tie-up agreement concluded in January 2002.

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(9)Prince Takamado dies of heart failure

TOKYO, Japan - Prince Takamado and his wife Princess Hisako wave to people on arrival at Incheon International Airport in South Korea on May 29, 2002. The couple attended the opening ceremony May 31 for the World Cup soccer finals co-hosted by the two countries. Prince Takamado died of heart failure Nov. 21, 2002.

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Cameroon's Mboma dances with children

NAKATSUE, Japan - Cameroon forward Patrick Mboma enjoys dancing with children in Nakatsue, Oita Prefecture, during a cheering-on gathering for Cameroon on May 29, two days before the opening of the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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Ono diagnosed with appendicitis

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan midfielder Shinji Ono checks into Japan's training camp at Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture May 29 night following reports that he has been diagnosed with appendicitis. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Russia open their practice to media

SHIMIZU, Japan - Alexandr Mostovoi (R) of Russia chats with his teammates during their first open training session in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Russia open their practice to media

SHIMIZU, Japan - Russian midfielder Valery Karpin keeps his eye on the ball during a tune-up session in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

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Swede Ljungberg downplays injury, ready for England clash

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Sweden midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg speaks with reporters in Miyazaki, southern Kyushu, on May 29. Ljungberg played down a report that he may miss the country's opening World Cup match against England on June 2. ''I've felt some pains in my groin area since before Saturday's (May 25) friendly against Japan but it's not serious,'' Lungberg said, adding he would like to see England's David Beckham play on the same pitch in Saitama, north of Tokyo. (World Cup 2002)

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Germany hold practice in Miyazaki

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Members of the German national team jog during a training session at their camp in Miyazaki, southern Kyushu, on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

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Prince pays respects at national cemetery in Seoul

SEOUL, south Korea - Japan's Prince Takamado and his wife Princess Hisako, in South Korea to attend the opening ceremony for the World Cup soccer finals, pay their respects at the cenotaph dedicated to the souls of unknown soldiers and victims of the Korean War at the National Cemetery in Seoul on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

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(2)Blatter reelected as FIFA chief

SEOUL, South Korea - African soccer chief Issa Hayatou (R) congratulates Sepp Blatter on his reelection as FIFA president at the 53rd congress of soccer's world governing body in Seoul on May 29. Haytou was the only other candidate running for FIFA presidency. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Blatter reelected as FIFA chief

SEOUL, South Korea - Incumbent Sepp Blatter responds to a burst of applause following reelection as FIFA president at the 53rd congress of soccer's world governing body in Seoul on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

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Cherry blossom arrangements made to welcome soccer fans

NIIGATA, Japan - Flower arrangements of out-of-season cherry blossoms are on display at a hotel lobby in Niigata on May 29 to welcome foreign soccer fans coming for the World Cup finals. A citizens group created the flower arrangements, using unopened someiyoshino blossoms (Prunus yedoensis) that had been preserved in snow, and displayed them at the hotel where FIFA staff are to stay. (World Cup 2002)

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Keeper Cavallero backs Argentina for winning start

NARAHA, Japan - Argentine goalkeeper Pablo Cavallero speaks with the media at Argentina's training camp in Fukushima Prefecture on May 29. He backed Argentina to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start when they face Nigeria in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 2. (World Cup 2002)

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Prince Takamado leaves for Seoul to attend World Cup opening

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prince Takamado (L), a cousin of Emperor Akihito, and his wife Princess Hisako heads for a plane at Narita international airport in Chiba Prefecture on May 29 to go to Seoul. The prince and princess will attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup soccer finals in Seoul on May 31. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Japan prince arrives in Seoul for World Cup opening

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Prince Takamado and his wife Princess Hisako wave at people on arrival at Incheon International Airport on May 29. The couple will attend the opening ceremony May 31 for the World Cup soccer finals to be co-hosted by the two countries. Prince Takamado, a cousin of Emperor Akihito, is honorary president of the Japan Football Association. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Japan prince arrives in Seoul for World Cup opening

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Prince Takamado and his wife Princess Hisako wave at people on their way to Seoul from Incheon International Airport on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

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Tottori Bank staff step up welcome efforts ahead of World Cup

TOTTORI, Japan - Two female employees at a Tottori Bank branch wearing T-shirts bearing the Ecuadorian flag attend their customer May 29. They wear the shirts by way of welcoming the Ecuador soccer team training in Tottori, western Japan. (World Cup 2002)

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Irish soccer players visit Izumo Shrine

IZUMO, Japan - Members of Ireland's soccer team visit Izumo Shrine in the town of Taisha, Shimane Prefecture, on May 29. The shrine is one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in Japan. The Irish team has been training for the World Cup finals in the city of Izumo since May 24. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)FIFA opens ordinary congress in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Sepp Blatter (L), president of FIFA, soccer's world governing body, and Issa Hayatou, FIFA vice president and Blatter's opponent in the FIFA presidential election, shake hands before the start of FIFA's 53rd ordinary congress at the Seoul Hilton on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)FIFA opens ordinary congress in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) and Vice President Issa Hayatou chat before soccer's world governing body opens its 53rd ordinary congress at the Seoul Hilton on May 29. Blatter and Hayato are competing in FIFA's presidential election. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)FIFA opens ordinary congress in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - A screen at the Seoul Hilton shows Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA, soccer's world governing body, addressing the opening of FIFA's 53rd ordinary congress on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

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Riot police provide against soccer hooligans

TOKYO, Japan - Riot police fight a mock battle against an angry mob in an anti-hooligan exercise conducted at Toyosu in Tokyo on March 29 in preparation for the 2002 World Cup soccer finals which Japan will co-host with South Korea in May and June next year.

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Japan, S. Korea police sign World Cup security pact

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's National Police Agency chief Setsuo Tanaka (R) and his South Korean counterpart Lee Moo Young (L) shake hands in Tokyo on March 29 after signing a pact over security for the 2002 World Cup soccer finals, which the two countries are to co-host in May and June next year.

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Sanyo to sell refrigerators from joint development with Haier

OSAKA, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. said May 29 it will begin selling refrigerators (in handout photo) made through its joint development with Haier Group Co., China's largest home appliance maker, on July 1 under the Haier brand. The refrigerators are the first outcome of the two companies' business tie-up agreement concluded in January 2002. (Kyodo)

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U.S. hold practice game

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of the United States squad tune up in a practice game at their training camp in Seoul on May 29. (Yonhap-Kyodo)(2002 World Cup)

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Tottori Bank staff step up welcome efforts ahead of World Cup

TOTTORI, Japan - Two female employees at a Tottori Bank branch wearing T-shirts bearing the Ecuadorian flag attend their customer May 29. They wear the shirts by way of welcoming the Ecuador soccer team training in Tottori, western Japan. (World Cup 2002)

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Swede Ljungberg downplays injury, ready for England clash

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Sweden midfielder Fredrik Ljungberg speaks with reporters in Miyazaki, southern Kyushu, on May 29. Ljungberg played down a report that he may miss the country's opening World Cup match against England on June 2. ''I've felt some pains in my groin area since before Saturday's (May 25) friendly against Japan but it's not serious,'' Lungberg said, adding he would like to see England's David Beckham play on the same pitch in Saitama, north of Tokyo. (World Cup 2002)

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Prince pays respects at national cemetery in Seoul

SEOUL, south Korea - Japan's Prince Takamado and his wife Princess Hisako, in South Korea to attend the opening ceremony for the World Cup soccer finals, pay their respects at the cenotaph dedicated to the souls of unknown soldiers and victims of the Korean War at the National Cemetery in Seoul on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

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Prince Takamado leaves for Seoul to attend World Cup opening

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prince Takamado (L), a cousin of Emperor Akihito, and his wife Princess Hisako heads for a plane at Narita international airport in Chiba Prefecture on May 29 to go to Seoul. The prince and princess will attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup soccer finals in Seoul on May 31. (World Cup 2002)

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Keeper Cavallero backs Argentina for winning start

NARAHA, Japan - Argentine goalkeeper Pablo Cavallero speaks with the media at Argentina's training camp in Fukushima Prefecture on May 29. He backed Argentina to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start when they face Nigeria in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 2. (World Cup 2002)

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Irish soccer players visit Izumo Shrine

IZUMO, Japan - Members of Ireland's soccer team visit Izumo Shrine in the town of Taisha, Shimane Prefecture, on May 29. The shrine is one of the oldest and most important Shinto shrines in Japan. The Irish team has been training for the World Cup finals in the city of Izumo since May 24. (World Cup 2002)

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Germany hold practice in Miyazaki

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Members of the German national team jog during a training session at their camp in Miyazaki, southern Kyushu, on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

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Cherry blossom arrangements made to welcome soccer fans

NIIGATA, Japan - Flower arrangements of out-of-season cherry blossoms are on display at a hotel lobby in Niigata on May 29 to welcome foreign soccer fans coming for the World Cup finals. A citizens group created the flower arrangements, using unopened someiyoshino blossoms (Prunus yedoensis) that had been preserved in snow, and displayed them at the hotel where FIFA staff are to stay. (World Cup 2002)

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Cameroon's Mboma dances with children

NAKATSUE, Japan - Cameroon forward Patrick Mboma enjoys dancing with children in Nakatsue, Oita Prefecture, during a cheering-on gathering for Cameroon on May 29, two days before the opening of the World Cup finals. (World Cup 2002)

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Saruhashi, promoter of female scientists, dies at 87

TOKYO, Japan - Katsuko Saruhashi (file photo taken in May 2002), the first female member of the Science Council of Japan, who helped champion young female scientists, died Sept. 29 of pneumonia at her home in Tokyo, her family said Oct. 2. She was 87. Saruhashi is known as the founder of the ''Saruhashi Award'' to honor female scientists up to the age of 49 for outstanding research. (Kyodo)

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(3)FIFA opens ordinary congress in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) and Vice President Issa Hayatou chat before soccer's world governing body opens its 53rd ordinary congress at the Seoul Hilton on May 29. Blatter and Hayato are competing in FIFA's presidential election. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Russia open their practice to media

SHIMIZU, Japan - Russian midfielder Valery Karpin keeps his eye on the ball during a tune-up session in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

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(2)Japan prince arrives in Seoul for World Cup opening

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Prince Takamado and his wife Princess Hisako wave at people on their way to Seoul from Incheon International Airport on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)FIFA opens ordinary congress in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Sepp Blatter (L), president of FIFA, soccer's world governing body, and Issa Hayatou, FIFA vice president and Blatter's opponent in the FIFA presidential election, shake hands before the start of FIFA's 53rd ordinary congress at the Seoul Hilton on May 29. (World Cup 2002)