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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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Remains of 25 Chinese People's Volunteer Army martyrs laid to rest

STORY: Remains of 25 Chinese People's Volunteer Army martyrs laid to rest SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cemetery in Shenyang STORYLINE: The remains of 25 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest in Shenyang on Friday. The remains had been returned to China a day earlier from the Republic of Korea (ROK). Since 2014, China and the ROK have completed 10 such repatriations, under a handover agreement signed between the two countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Remains of 25 CPV soldiers returned to China

STORY: Remains of 25 CPV soldiers returned to China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The remains of 25 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were returned to China on Thursday from the Republic of Korea (ROK). At around 11:30 a.m., a Y-20 military transport aircraft carrying the remains and belongings of the fallen soldiers landed at the Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. The remains will be buried in a martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, with a burial ceremony due to be held Friday. China and the ROK have completed 10 instances of such repatriation since 2014, following a handover agreement signed between the countries. Between 2014 and 2022, the remains of 913 CPV martyrs were returned to China from the ROK. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Mongolian lawmaker calls for support on fossil preservation

BEIJING, China - Mongolian lawmaker Oyungerel speaks in an interview on Nov. 1, 2014. Oyungerel, known for her role in recovering dinosaur fossils smuggled out of Mongolia, called on the international community for financial and technical support on the preservation of dinosaur fossils in Mongolia.

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Skater Hanyu wins top prize in Yahoo Search Awards

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, speaks in a video message as the winner of the top prize for the biggest overall increase in the number of searches on Yahoo Japan between Jan. 1 and Nov. 1, 2014, at the award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 8. Yahoo Japan Corp. handed out Yahoo Search Awards in the fields of people, culture and products.

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Nihon Elekiteru Rengo wins prize in Yahoo Search Awards

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese comedian duo Nihon Elekiteru Rengo poses after winning an award for the biggest increase in the number of search on Yahoo Japan between Jan. 1 and Nov. 1, 2014, at the award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 8. Yahoo Japan Corp. handed out Yahoo Search Awards in the fields of people, culture and products.

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Japan's average gasoline price falls to 1-year low

TOKYO, Japan - A display at a gas station in Tokyo shows regular gasoline priced at 147 yen per liter on Dec. 3, 2014. The retail price of regular gasoline in Japan had dropped 20 weeks in a row to the lowest level in one year, the government's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy said the same day, with the average price dropping 0.90 yen from Nov. 25 to 157.40 yen per liter as of Dec. 1, its lowest level since Dec. 2, 2013.

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Japan launches Hayabusa2 space probe

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - A crowd watches the launch of an H-2A rocket carrying the Hayabusa2 asteroid explorer at 1:22 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2014, near the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. The liftoff originally slated for Nov. 30 was delayed twice due to adverse weather conditions.

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Sri Lankan man dies during detention at Tokyo immigration bureau

TOKYO, Japan - A 26-year-old man, a relative of a 57-year-old Sri Lankan man who died after reporting chest pain during detention at the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau on Nov. 22, 2014, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 1. The Provisional Release Association in Japan, a support group for foreigners, criticized the bureau for failing to conduct a medical check in response to his chest pain report, while the bureau defended its response as having had no problem.

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KEPCO starts special check on Takahama Nos. 1, 2 reactors

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 27, 2014, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear plant in the town of Takahama along the Sea of Japan. The utility said on Dec. 1 that it has started special checks on the No. 1 (L on the front) and No. 2 (R on the front) reactors to enable their operation beyond a 40-year limit set for their lifespan.

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Pro-democracy occupiers to escalate protest against H.K. gov't

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Over 1,000 people gather for a rally for an ongoing occupation campaign in Hong Kong's Admiralty district, where the government headquarters is located, on Nov. 30, 2014, to pressure the government and Beijing for democracy in future leadership and legislature elections.

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Pro-democracy occupiers to escalate protest against H.K. gov't

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Over 1,000 people gather for a rally for an ongoing occupation campaign in Hong Kong's Admiralty district, where the government headquarters is located, on Nov. 30, 2014, to pressure the government and Beijing for democracy in future leadership and legislature elections.

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Mainz Okazaki scores 7th goal in 4-1 loss to Schalke

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Mainz's Shinji Okazaki scores his seventh goal of the season in the first half of a Bundesliga match against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Nov. 29, 2014. Schalke won 4-1.

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Schalke's Uchida in action against Mainz

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (R) competes against Junior Diaz of Mainz in the first half of a Bundesliga match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Nov. 29, 2014. Schalke won 4-1.

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Hertha's Hosogai plays against Munich

BERLIN, Germany - Hertha Berlin's Hajime Hosogai (L) controls the ball in the first half of a Bundesliga match in Berlin against Bayern Munich on Nov. 29, 2014. Hertha suffered a 1-0 loss.

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Kobe aquarium holds mapping event from December

KOBE, Japan - Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, western Japan, unveils to media its "Suma Aqua Illuminage" event projecting computer graphics images on the surface of an outdoor pool on Nov. 29, 2014. The event publicly opens from Dec. 1 to March 1, 2015.

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Gamba Osaka's Usami plays vs Vissel Kobe

OSAKA, Japan - Takashi Usami of Gamba Osaka (C) dribbles in the second half of a J-League match against Vissel Kobe in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Gamba won 3-1.

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Cerezo Osaka relegated to 2nd division

OSAKA, Japan - Players of Cerezo Osaka are seen at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014, after the J-League first-division club was relegated to the second division following a 4-1 loss to Kashima Antlers.

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Forlan after Cerezo Osaka's relegation to 2nd division

OSAKA, Japan - Cerezo Osaka's Diego Forlan, the MVP of the 2010 World Cup, walks off Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014, after the J-League first-division club was relegated to the second division as a result of its 4-1 defeat to Kashima Antlers.

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Inter's Nagatomo suffers dislocated shoulder

MILAN, Italy - Yuto Nagatomo (C) of Inter Milan suffers a dislocated shoulder during a Europa League Group F match against Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 27, 2014. Inter won 2-1.

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Inter's Nagatomo suffers dislocated shoulder

MILAN, Italy - Yuto Nagatomo (R) of Inter Milan suffers a dislocated shoulder during a Europa League Group F match against Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 27, 2014. Inter won 2-1.

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Peach Aviation adds low-calorie meals to inflight menu

OSAKA, Japan - Budget carrier Peach Aviation Ltd. announces on Nov. 27, 2014, the offer of three low-calorie meals on its revised inflight menu from Dec. 1 as shown in this compilation of photos: (from top) steamed salmon trout with basil cream sauce, rice of 16 different grains and Qeema curry with chicken breast, and a seasonal "bento" set of sushi with a "soba" noodle salad. Prices range from 800 yen to 850 yen.

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Basel's Kakitani in action in UEFA CL match

BASEL, Switzerland - Yoichiro Kakitani (C) of Basel is seen in action during the second half of a UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid in Basel, Switzerland, on Nov. 26, 2014. Madrid won 1-0.

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Kobayashi competes in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese racer Kamui Kobayashi competes in the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the British Caterham team on Nov. 23, 2014. Kobayashi did not finish the race.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia, surrounded by supporters and family members, celebrates with the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia holds up red sea bream, long considered a lucky fish in Japan, at a hotel in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014, during a celebration party for his victory in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (back) overpowers compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu during their bout on the final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho captured the Emperor's Cup with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Kitanoumi, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) celebrates with his compatriot sumo wrestler Kyokutenho before leaving by car for a victory parade in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia speaks in an interview after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the event with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Hakuho matches Taiho's record of 32 career c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu out of the ring on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan, on Nov. 23, 2014. Hakuho won the tournament with a 14-1 record, matching the all-time record of 32 career championships set by Taiho.

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Danon Shark wins Mile Championship in record time

KYOTO, Japan - Danon Shark (L), jockeyed by Yasunari Iwata, wins the 31st running of the Mile Championship at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto on Nov. 23, 2014. The six-year-old horse won in a race record 1 minute, 31.5 seconds.

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Tosu's Yasuda scores for 1-0 victory over Tokushima

NARUTO, Japan - Defender Michihiro Yasuda of Sagan Tosu scores a second-half goal en route to the J-League Division 1 club's 1-0 victory over Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014.

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Yokohama's Hyodo sores header to edge Kobe 2-1

KOBE, Japan - Midfielder Shingo Hyodo (far L) of Yokohama F. Marinos sores a game-winning header to edge Vissel Kobe 2-1 in a J-League Division 1 match at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014.

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Gamba Osaka's Kurata scores in game against Urawa

SAITAMA, Japan - Midfielder Shun Kurata (R) of Gamba Osaka scores a goal late in a game against Urawa Reds at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Nov. 22, 2014. The 2-0 victory put the Osaka club within two points of front-running Urawa for the J-League Division 1 title for 2014.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Shinji Okazaki (9) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Eduardo Nunez singles in the sixth inning, making it 3-0, in Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Shinji Okazaki (2nd from L) of Japan scores a goal in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Yasuyuki Konno (2nd from L) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after heading in the opener in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Substitute Tim Cahill (R) of Australia scores a goal past Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (L) in the second half of a game at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Japan coach Aguirre gives instructions

OSAKA, Japan - Japan coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to his side in the first half of an international friendly match against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1.

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Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Shohei Otani starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Yasuyuki Konno of Japan heads in the opener in the second half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Game 5 of Japan-MLB All-Star Series

SAPPORO, Japan - Matt Shoemaker starts Game 5 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series at Sapporo Dome in northern Japan on Nov. 18, 2014. The MLB won 3-1, but Japan won the five-game series 3-2.

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Japan down Australia in final Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima saves a shot in the first half of a game against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1 in the final warm-up for both teams ahead of the Asian Cup to be held in Australia in January.

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Honda in action vs Australia in Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (R) of Japan competes for the ball in the first half of an international friendly match against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. Japan won 2-1.

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Japan down Australia in Asian Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) looks to shoot in the first half of an international friendly match against Australia at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 18, 2014. Okazaki masterfully flicked home a cross with his right heel for Japan's second goal in the second half, contributing to Japan's 2-1 victory.

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Tottori Flower Gallery illuminated with 1 mil. lights

YONAGO, Japan - Flowers and trees at Tottori Flower Gallery (Hanakairo) in the town of Nambu, Tottori Prefecture, are illuminated with some 1 million electric lights on Nov. 18, 2014. The popular winter illuminations in the western Japan park will open to the public from Nov. 21.

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Some 1 mil. lights illuminate Tottori Flower Gallery

YONAGO, Japan - Visitors savor the atmosphere of Tottori Flower Gallery (Hanakairo) in the town of Nambu, Tottori Prefecture, as some 1 million electric lights illuminate the western Japan park on Nov. 18, 2014, prior to its public opening on Nov. 21.

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Toray agrees on 1 tril. yen supply contract with Boeing

TOKYO, Japan - Akihiro Nikkaku (L), president of Toray Industries Inc., shakes hands with John J. Tracy, chief technology officer of Boeing Co., at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2014. Toray said it has agreed on a new contract worth 1 trillion yen (about $8.7 billion) to supply carbon fiber for Boeing's jets and will begin talks to work together with the U.S. aircraft maker to lower the costs of the lightweight material.