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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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Japan-funded museum of Buddha statues opens near Angkor Wat

SIEM REAP, Cambodia - The Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum, built at a cost of more than U.S. $1 million with financial help from Japanese retailer Aeon Corp., opens near Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex in the northern province of Siem Reap on Nov. 2. The museum exhibits 274 Buddhist statues excavated from the Banteay Kdei Temple in the northern province of Siem Reap in 2001 by the Sophia University's Angkor International Mission.

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Japan-funded museum of Buddha statues opens near Angkor Wat

SIEM REAP, Cambodia - Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni (2nd R) and Yoshiaki Ishizawa, president of Sophia University in Tokyo, marvel at a Buddhist statue on exhibition at a newly built museum of Buddhist statues adjacent to Angkor Wat on Nov. 2. The Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum, built at a cost of more than U.S. $1 million with financial help from Japanese retailer Aeon Corp., exhibits 274 Buddhist statues excavated from the Banteay Kdei Temple in the northern province of Siem Reap in 2001 by the Sophia University Angkor International Mission.

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No. of visitors to Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea hits 400 million

CHIBA, Japan - Aiko Hironaka (C), 57, from Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is celebrated after becoming the 400 millionth visitor to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 1. Tokyo Disneyland opened in April 1983 while Tokyo DisneySea opened in September 2001.

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Lower house passes bill to extend antiterror law by 1 yr

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives special committee on support for Iraqi rehabilitation passes a bill on Oct. 18 to extend an antiterrorism law another year to allow Japan to continue refueling U.S.-led coalition vessels in the Indian Ocean. The special antiterrorism law, due to expire Nov. 1, was enacted in October 2001 after the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States that year. The legislation was extended for two years in October 2003.

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Akakura to have WBC title match with Aguirre

TOKYO, Japan - Third-ranked contender Eagle Akakura of Thailand speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1. He said he will take on World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Jose Aguirre of Mexico in a title bout in January 2004. Akakura, who arrived in Japan from Thailand in 2001, has a flawless 11-0 record, including five wins via knockout.

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(3)Bayern beat Boca to win World Club Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Ghanaian defender Samuel Kuffour celebrates after scrambling in a close-range winner in the 19th minute of extra time to give European champions Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory over 10-man Boca Juniors in the Toyota Cup in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2001.

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(4)Bayern beat Boca to win World Club Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bayern Munich players celebrate after winning the Toyota Cup soccer match over Boca Juniors at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 27, 2001. The German and European champions beat the Argentine team 1-0 in extra time.

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Yamamoto wins 3rd title in women's world c'ships

SOFIA, Bulgaria - Japanese defending champion Seiko Yamamoto shows off her gold medal after claiming her third straight title in the women's wrestling world championships at the Palace of Sport in Sofia on Nov. 24, 2001. Yamamoto defeated Liubov Volosova of Russia 4-1 with a three-point takedown 14 seconds into overtime in the 56-kilogram championship. ''I hope I can savor this sensation again in Athens,'' the 21-year-old Nihon University student said after her victory.

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Woods, Duval get off to slow start

GOTEMBA, Japan - Tiger Woods (R) and David Duval (2nd from R) of the defending champion United States, and Shigeki Maruyama (L) and Toshimitsu Izawa (2nd from L) of host Japan stand at the tee ground of No. 1 hole as the EMC World Cup golf tournament begins at the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 15, 2001.

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McDonald's begins using cogeneration system

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo shows a cogeneration system installed at one of McDonald's Co. (Japan) Ltd. outlets in Yokohama. The company said Nov. 14, 2001 it has begun tests with the system developed by Tokyo Gas Co. under which power and heat can be generated simultaneously, leading to lower energy costs. The system is expected to help one McDonald's shop save at least 1 million yen a year in electricity costs.

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Woods, Duval set to defend World Cup title

GOTEMBA, Japan - World No. 1 Tiger Woods (R) watches his shot as British Open champion David Duval (L) sits smiling during their practice round on Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course on Nov. 14, 2001 on the eve of the EMC World Cup golf tournament beginning there Nov. 15.

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Lacquer-coated scooter to feature festival

KAINAN, Japan - Members of a youth association in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its traditional lacquer ware, show off a lacquer-coated scooter Nov. 9, 2001, which they have taken two months to finish for display during the annual ''Kishu Lacquer Ware Festival'' beginning in the city Nov. 10. (Kishu is Wakayama's medieval name.) The special product, based on a secondhand Italian make, is not for sale. ''If you ask me, it could carry a price tag of no less than 1 million yen,'' Association chief Toshiyuki Nakamura said.

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Iranian foreign minister meets with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) leads Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi into rook for talks at his official residence in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001.

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Aziz meets the press

TOKYO, Japan - Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001. He said Pakistan is seeking support from its friends both in terms of aid and debt relief due to negative impacts of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.

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Street performers begin annual Shizuoka fete

SHIZUOKA, Japan - An Australian trio called Chrome entertains spectators with a comedy routine in shark costumes as the 10th Daidogei (street art performances) World Cup 2001 gets underway in Shizuoka on Nov. 1, 2001. A record number of 111 street artists and entertainers from 15 countries are taking part in the four-day event.

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X'mas tree lit at USJ

OSAKA, Japan - A big Christmas tree, about 15 meters high, is illuminated in a colorful ceremony at Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka on Nov. 1, 2001.

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Pakistan decides not to ask Japan for debt cancellation

TOKYO, Japan - Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz (R) and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi pose for pictures prior to their talks in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001. Aziz told Koizumi Pakistan has reversed its earlier decision to ask Japan for debt cancellation and will instead seek better conditions and extended repayment period on its outstanding foreign debt.

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Japan, U.S. launch talks on SDF support of U.S. forces

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and U.S. officials shake hands at the beginning of high-level security talks that began in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001 to shape a basic plan for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to lend noncombat support to the ongoing U.S.-led military operations against terrorism.

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Takahara back in Japan

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese striker Naohiro Takahara, who now plays with Boca Juniors, arrives at Nagoya airport Nov. 1, 2001 to join the national squad for a friendly international against Italy scheduled for Nov. 7 at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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Tsuchida named TSE president

TOKYO, Japan - Masaaki Tsuchida speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001 after being named first president of Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc., a new stock company transformed from its predecessor, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) which was a nonprofit membership organization of securities firms.

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Crown Prince Naruhito not accompanied by wife

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito walks alone during an autumn garden party hosted by his parents at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001. His wife, Princess Masako who is due to give birth late in November, was absent.

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Emperor invites celebrities to garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito exchange words with world silver medalist hammer thrower Koji Murofushi, as Empress Michiko (far left) talks to other people during an autumn garden party the imperial couple hosted at Tokyo's Akasaka Palace on Nov. 1, 2001.

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New Year's postcards go on sale

TOKYO, Japan - People buy 2001 New Year's postcards at Tokyo's central post office in the Marunouchi district Nov. 1 after they went on sale the same day nationwide. Japanese traditionally send each other New Year's greetings on postcards, which are called ''nengojo.''

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Lamu Cultural Festival concludes in Kenya

STORY: Lamu Cultural Festival concludes in Kenya DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: LAMU, Kenya CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSALIA MUDAVADI, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya STORYLINE: Local and international tourists attended the Lamu Cultural Festival, a major tourism event which concluded in the coastal region of Kenya on Sunday. The annual festival, first started in 2001, is a four-day event celebrating coastal Lamu's heritage and traditions in a carnival atmosphere. Lamu Old Town has a unique cultural heritage passed down for over 700 years, an attribute that earned Lamu Island a place on the UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites in 2001. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSALIA MUDAVADI, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya "This is something that every Kenyan should aspire to come and witness. It's very strong and excellent for our tourism. And the warmth of the people is extraordinary. And this is Lamu, and this is what peace can bring. When th

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Towns in U.S. West embrace starlight to pursue "dark sky economy"

STORY: Towns in U.S. West embrace starlight to pursue "dark sky economy" DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: FLAGSTAFF, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interior of Lowell Observatory 2. various of tourists at Lowell Observatory STORYLINE: Championed by dark sky advocates and bolstered by economic incentives, towns and parks around the U.S. West are making strides to preserve night sky views. Flagstaff, a city of Arizona with some 80,000 residents, has achieved worldwide recognition for innovative leadership in the protection of dark skies back IN the 1950s. On Oct. 24, 2001, it was recognized as the world's First International Dark Sky City. The certification spurred wonder, economic development and employment as tourists visit the city, surrounded by mountains, desert and ponderosa pine forests, and especially Mars Hill, where astronomer Vesto Slipher first discovered information about the velocity of galaxies from 1912 to 1914, and Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 19

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N. Italy sees hottest Oct. since 1800

STORY: N. Italy sees hottest Oct. since 1800 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in park and traffic STORYLINE: Large swathes of northern Italy this year experienced the hottest October since records began in 1800, Italy's National Research Council said Tuesday. Temperatures reached 3.18 degrees Celsius above normal levels in the northern part of the country, the Council said. However, in Italy as a whole, temperatures were high but not record-breaking. The Council said they were 2.08 degrees Celsius higher than normal, the second-highest increase compared to normal levels, just behind the record of 2.13 degrees Celsius reached in 2001. The new data comes from Giulio Betti, a meteorologist and climatologist with the National Research Council. In addition to the high temperatures, much of the country has also suffered from a lack of rainfall, and an increase in extreme weather events including storms, floods, and strong winds. The

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Taliban reveals burial site of late co-founder Mullah Omar in S. Afghanistan

STORY: Taliban reveals burial site of late co-founder Mullah Omar in S. Afghanistan DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SHIBERGHAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the burial site of Taliban co-founder Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid in Afghansitan's southern Zabul province STORYLINE: The burial site of Taliban co-founder Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid has been disclosed in Afghansitan's southern Zabul province, chief spokesman of Afghanistan's Taliban-run caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid has said. "The tomb of late Amirul Mominen (Supreme leader) Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid was revealed to public at a ceremony attended by ranking officials in Omarzo area of Suri district, Zabul province, on Sunday," Mujahid tweeted. Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund and other cabinet members attended the ceremony, according to Mujahid. After his hierarchy was dethroned from power following the U.S.-led military invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, Omar wen

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Woods, Duval set to defend World Cup title

GOTEMBA, Japan - World No. 1 Tiger Woods (R) watches his shot as British Open champion David Duval (L) sits smiling during their practice round on Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course on Nov. 14, 2001 on the eve of the EMC World Cup golf tournament beginning there Nov. 15.

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McDonald's begins using cogeneration system

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo shows a cogeneration system installed at one of McDonald's Co. (Japan) Ltd. outlets in Yokohama. The company said Nov. 14, 2001 it has begun tests with the system developed by Tokyo Gas Co. under which power and heat can be generated simultaneously, leading to lower energy costs. The system is expected to help one McDonald's shop save at least 1 million yen a year in electricity costs.

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Honda Fit named 2001-2002 Car of the Year Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co.'s compact Fit has been named 2001-2002 Car of the Year Japan by a group of automobile critics, analysts and journalists. They selected the best car launched between Nov. 1, 2000 and Oct. 31, assessing all elements including design, performance and price.

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(3)Bayern beat Boca to win World Club Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Ghanaian defender Samuel Kuffour celebrates after scrambling in a close-range winner in the 19th minute of extra time to give European champions Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory over 10-man Boca Juniors in the Toyota Cup in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2001.

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Lower house passes bill to extend antiterror law by 1 yr

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives special committee on support for Iraqi rehabilitation passes a bill on Oct. 18 to extend an antiterrorism law another year to allow Japan to continue refueling U.S.-led coalition vessels in the Indian Ocean. The special antiterrorism law, due to expire Nov. 1, was enacted in October 2001 after the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States that year. The legislation was extended for two years in October 2003. (Kyodo)

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(4)Bayern beat Boca to win World Club Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Bayern Munich players celebrate after winning the Toyota Cup soccer match over Boca Juniors at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 27, 2001. The German and European champions beat the Argentine team 1-0 in extra time.

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Yamamoto wins 3rd title in women's world c'ships

SOFIA, Bulgaria - Japanese defending champion Seiko Yamamoto shows off her gold medal after claiming her third straight title in the women's wrestling world championships at the Palace of Sport in Sofia on Nov. 24, 2001. Yamamoto defeated Liubov Volosova of Russia 4-1 with a three-point takedown 14 seconds into overtime in the 56-kilogram championship. ''I hope I can savor this sensation again in Athens,'' the 21-year-old Nihon University student said after her victory.

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Woods, Duval get off to slow start

GOTEMBA, Japan - Tiger Woods (R) and David Duval (2nd from R) of the defending champion United States, and Shigeki Maruyama (L) and Toshimitsu Izawa (2nd from L) of host Japan stand at the tee ground of No. 1 hole as the EMC World Cup golf tournament begins at the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 15, 2001.

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Pakistan decides not to ask Japan for debt cancellation

TOKYO, Japan - Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz (R) and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi pose for pictures prior to their talks in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001. Aziz told Koizumi Pakistan has reversed its earlier decision to ask Japan for debt cancellation and will instead seek better conditions and extended repayment period on its outstanding foreign debt.

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Emperor invites celebrities to garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito exchange words with world silver medalist hammer thrower Koji Murofushi, as Empress Michiko (far left) talks to other people during an autumn garden party the imperial couple hosted at Tokyo's Akasaka Palace on Nov. 1, 2001.

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Japan-funded museum of Buddha statues opens near Angkor Wat

SIEM REAP, Cambodia - The Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum, built at a cost of more than U.S. $1 million with financial help from Japanese retailer Aeon Corp., opens near Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex in the northern province of Siem Reap on Nov. 2. The museum exhibits 274 Buddhist statues excavated from the Banteay Kdei Temple in the northern province of Siem Reap in 2001 by the Sophia University's Angkor International Mission. (Kyodo)

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Japan-funded museum of Buddha statues opens near Angkor Wat

SIEM REAP, Cambodia - Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni (2nd R) and Yoshiaki Ishizawa, president of Sophia University in Tokyo, marvel at a Buddhist statue on exhibition at a newly built museum of Buddhist statues adjacent to Angkor Wat on Nov. 2. The Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum, built at a cost of more than U.S. $1 million with financial help from Japanese retailer Aeon Corp., exhibits 274 Buddhist statues excavated from the Banteay Kdei Temple in the northern province of Siem Reap in 2001 by the Sophia University Angkor International Mission. (Kyodo)

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No. of visitors to Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea hits 400 million

CHIBA, Japan - Aiko Hironaka (C), 57, from Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is celebrated after becoming the 400 millionth visitor to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 1. Tokyo Disneyland opened in April 1983 while Tokyo DisneySea opened in September 2001. (Kyodo)

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Lacquer-coated scooter to feature festival

KAINAN, Japan - Members of a youth association in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its traditional lacquer ware, show off a lacquer-coated scooter Nov. 9, 2001, which they have taken two months to finish for display during the annual ''Kishu Lacquer Ware Festival'' beginning in the city Nov. 10. (Kishu is Wakayama's medieval name.) The special product, based on a secondhand Italian make, is not for sale. ''If you ask me, it could carry a price tag of no less than 1 million yen,'' Association chief Toshiyuki Nakamura said.

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KAREL GOTT

***ARCHIVE PHOTO from November, 11, 2001.*** Czech singer Karel Gott presents his paintig featuring a concert audience at a vernissage of his exhibtion in Prague, Czech Republic on Nov. 11, 2001. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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Akakura to have WBC title match with Aguirre

TOKYO, Japan - Third-ranked contender Eagle Akakura of Thailand speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1. He said he will take on World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Jose Aguirre of Mexico in a title bout in January 2004. Akakura, who arrived in Japan from Thailand in 2001, has a flawless 11-0 record, including five wins via knockout. (Kyodo)

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X'mas tree lit at USJ

OSAKA, Japan - A big Christmas tree, about 15 meters high, is illuminated in a colorful ceremony at Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka on Nov. 1, 2001.

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Tsuchida named TSE president

TOKYO, Japan - Masaaki Tsuchida speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001 after being named first president of Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc., a new stock company transformed from its predecessor, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) which was a nonprofit membership organization of securities firms.

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Takahara back in Japan

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese striker Naohiro Takahara, who now plays with Boca Juniors, arrives at Nagoya airport Nov. 1, 2001 to join the national squad for a friendly international against Italy scheduled for Nov. 7 at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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Japan, U.S. launch talks on SDF support of U.S. forces

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and U.S. officials shake hands at the beginning of high-level security talks that began in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001 to shape a basic plan for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to lend noncombat support to the ongoing U.S.-led military operations against terrorism.

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Iranian foreign minister meets with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) leads Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi into rook for talks at his official residence in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001.

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Crown Prince Naruhito not accompanied by wife

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito walks alone during an autumn garden party hosted by his parents at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2001. His wife, Princess Masako who is due to give birth late in November, was absent.