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Ainu people hold ritual in Hokkaido

Indigenous Ainu people take part in a "kotan-nomi" ritual to celebrate the autumn harvest on Nov. 1, 2015, at a museum dedicated to the ethnic minority group in the Hokkaido town of Shiraoi, northern Japan.

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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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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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China's BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan

STORY: China's BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of photos of the BYD electric buses in Kyoto STORYLINE: China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD will start to sell a new model of midsize electric bus in Japan to meet the growing demand for green public transportation. The J7 midsize electric bus tailored for the Japanese market has a range of 250 km and is priced at 36.5 million Japanese yen (about 240,000 U.S. dollars), according to a press conference of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. on Tuesday. The model is set to begin accepting reservations starting from Jan. 1, 2024, with deliveries expected in the fall of 2025. The Chinese auto giant made its entry into the Japanese electric bus market in 2015 by delivering five electric buses in Kyoto. Currently, BYD holds a share of over 70 percent in the Japanese electric bus market and aims

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China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas

STORY: China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:53 LOCATION: POKHARA, Nepal CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Chinese emergency relief materials at Nepal 2. various of unloading of Chinese emergency aid 3. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: A batch of Chinese emergency relief materials for earthquake-hit areas in western Nepal was transported to Pokhara International Airport on Wednesday. Two Chinese cargo planes landed at the airport with 600 cotton tents and 4,600 blankets worth 5 million RMB yuan (690,000 U.S. dollars). Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song attended the handover ceremony. Shrestha noted that China has always supported Nepal in its economic development, and provided assistance in the time of crisis and need, such as during the 2015 earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are pleased to say that we h

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East Japan city to mark 1,300 yrs of ties with ancient Korea

SAITAMA, Japan, Dec. 1 Kyodo - Fumiyasu Koma, chief priest of Koma Shrine in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, poses for a photo on Nov. 19, 2015. Hidaka city is hosting a series of events for the 1,300th anniversary, to be marked in 2016, of the formation of the former Koma township where descendants of Koguryo, one of the ancient Three Kingdoms of Korea, moved and settled before and after the fall of the monarchy.

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Japan's Miyakawa finishes 4th in women's floor exercise

GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 Kyodo - Japan's Sae Miyakawa performs during the women's floor exercise at the world gymnastics championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Nov. 1, 2015. Miyakawa received 14.933 points to rank equal 4th.

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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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Softbank cuts profit forecast

TOKYO, Japan - Masayoshi Son (R), president of Softbank Corp., announces the company's earnings forecast for fiscal 2014 at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2014. Softbank cut its group operating profit forecast for the year through March 2015 to 900 billion yen from 1 trillion yen, citing a slump at its U.S. mobile unit Sprint Corp.

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Ecuadorian livestreaming anchor sees good opportunities in China

STORY: Ecuadorian livestreaming anchor sees good opportunities in China DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat 2. various of Tefa and her husband 3. various of Tefa cooking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat 6. various of Tefa working 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat "Hello! My name is Tefa and I'm from Ecuador. I have been living in China for ten years. My friends say I'm like a native here." Ten years ago, Tefa married her Chinese boyfriend and settled down in Shenyang, China's Liaoning Province. She started studying Chinese at Shenyang Normal University in 2015. From not understanding Chinese and not getting used to Chinese food to being familiar with China and falling in love with it, Tefa said everything about China was new to her. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TEFA, E

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Qing Dynasty shipwreck transferred to dock near Huangpu River

STORY: Qing Dynasty shipwreck transferred to dock near Huangpu River DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the shipwreck transferring work STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent "This is Ding Ting from Xinhua News Agency. Behind me is the new home to Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck near the Huangpu River, which used to be the site of Shanghai Shipyard with a history of about 120 years." An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai on Nov. 21 and transferred to the dock via the Yangpu Bridge as scheduled. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. The sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a ke

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China wins Men's World Team Chess Championship

STORY: China wins Men's World Team Chess Championship DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Men's World Team Chess Championship 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN YANG, Captain of the Chinese chess team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU SHANGLEI, Chinese player STORYLINE: China won the 2022 Men's World Team Chess Championship after beating the reigning Chess Olympiad champion Uzbekistan in the final Friday in Jerusalem. China won twice 2.5-1.5 in the double-header final match to win the title for the third time, after taking the gold in 2015 and 2017. China won the first match thanks to a win by Bai Jinshi over Shamsiddin Vokhidov, with tied games in the other three boards. In the second match, Li Di overcame Ortik Nigmatov, while the other three games of the match again ended in a draw. China's Lu Shanglei and Xu Xiangyu contributed two draws each, against Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN YANG, Capta

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Made-in-China souvenirs all the rage at World Cup

STORY: Made-in-China souvenirs all the rage at World Cup DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the products of Guangdong Cheche Cultural Development Co., Ltd. and WAGON International Co., Ltd. 2. various of employees working at factories 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN LEIGANG, Director of Guangdong Cheche Cultural Development Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG YUMIN, Manager of WAGON International Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The cute plushy mascot of La'eeb, coffee mugs, mini statues of the official emblem, and even the replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, popular souvenirs you get at the ongoing Qatar World Cup may come from China. Guangdong Cheche Cultural Development company in south China's Guangdong Province is a manufacturer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup souvenirs. To ensure the smooth production and distribution of souvenirs, the company started to work with the Qatar World Cup organizing committee in 2015. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese

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Qing Dynasty shipwreck salvaged in E China's Shanghai

STORY: Qing Dynasty shipwreck salvaged in E China's Shanghai DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Yangtze River Estuary No.2 Shipwreck being lifted out of the water 3. various of the salvage operation site 4. various of salvage ships STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent "Hi everyone, this is Ding Ting with Xinhua News Agency. I'm now on the vessel of maritime affairs from Shanghai. Just a few minutes ago, the shipwreck named "Yangtze River Estuary No.2" has been successfully salvaged after its accident 150 years ago. The Yangtze No.2 Ancient Shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of water in Shanghai early Monday. As a milestone of China's underwater archaeology, the shipwreck was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. During the following seven years, a serie

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Iran says efforts continue to revive nuclear negotiations

STORY: Iran says efforts continue to revive nuclear negotiations DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference of the Iranian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday stressed that efforts are still underway to continue the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, according to the official news agency IRNA. Making the remarks in an address to reporters at a weekly press conference in Tehran, Nasser Kanaani added the channels for exchanging messages between Iran and the other sides are still active. He noted that Iran has submitted constructive initiatives to the other sides to help proceed with and conclude the process of reaching an agreement on the nuclear deal's revival. Commenting on the recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about the reduced likelihood of the nuclear deal's revival, Kanaani said Iran maintains that there is no relationship between the negotiations and any o

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Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

An autumn Ainu festival is held at the Ainu Museum in the town of Shiraoi on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 1, 2015. Ainu people from across Hokkaido took part in the event and offered prayers to thank gods. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

Yuji Yamada, 61, carves figures such as a bear and an owl out of wood to create traditional Ainu artworks in the town of Shiraoi on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 1, 2015. Yamada said each carving pattern has a meaning and represents gratitude to nature. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

Traditional cuisine is prepared for ancestors during an autumn Ainu festival in the town of Shiraoi on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 1, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund in action against Stuttgart

Shinji Kagawa (R) of Borussia Dortmund plays in the first half of a Bundesliga game in Dortmund, Germany, on Nov. 29, 2015, against Stuttgart. Dortmund won 4-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kagoshima Pref. briefs residents on restart of nuclear reactors

Kagoshima Prefecture holds a briefing on Nov. 29, 2015, in Kagoshima City for local residents on the restart of the Nos. 1 and 2 reactors at the Sendai nuclear power plant in the southwestern Japan prefecture. Only around 160 people attended the session at the 2,000-capacity venue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AC Milan's Honda late substitute in Serie A game vs. Sampdoria

AC Milan's Keisuke Honda makes a pass after coming on in the 80th minute in a Serie A game at home against Sampdoria on Nov. 28, 2015. Milan won 4-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Leicester's Okazaki held scoreless against Man U

Japan striker Shinji Okazaki (R) of Leicester City presses forward in the first half of an English Premier League game at home against Manchester United on Nov. 28, 2015. He failed to score in the game, which ended in a 1-1 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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6 foreign languages available at Tokyo Station

Photo taken on Nov. 25, 2015, shows an information desk at East Japan Railway Co.'s Tokyo Station. It began an information service to overseas visitors in six foreign languages via interpreters on the phone on Dec. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan beaten by Netherlands in friendly

Japan players (foreground) react after the Netherlands score their third goal in the second half of a friendly match in Volendam, the Netherlands on Nov. 29, 2015. The Netherlands won 3-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Nadeshiko Japan beaten by Netherlands in friendly

Japan's Miho Sakaguchi (R) is congratulated by teammate Aya Miyama after scoring a goal against the Netherlands in the second half of a friendly match in Volendam, the Netherlands on Nov. 29, 2015. The Netherlands won 3-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muto bags 7th goal of season as Mainz edge Frankfurt

Mainz's Yoshiki Motu from Japan (9) scores the opening goal during the first half of a game against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga in Mainz, Germany, on Nov. 28, 2015. Mainz won 2-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gamba beat Reds in extra-time to reach Championship Final

Urawa Reds soccer players leave the pitch after losing to Gamba Osaka 3-1 in extra time at Saitama Stadium 2002 in the playoff semifinal of the J-League Championship on Nov. 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa remains on top at Casio World Open

Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot during the third round of the Casio World Open in Kochi, Japan, on Nov. 28, 2015. Ishikawa saw his overnight lead cut to one stroke after he carded a 1-over 73. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa remains on top at Casio World Open

Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt with his caddie and brother Wataru during the third round of the Casio World Open in Kochi, Japan, on Nov. 28, 2015. Ishikawa saw his overnight lead cut to one stroke after he carded a 1-over 73. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gamba beat Reds in extra-time to reach Championship Final

Yasuyuki Konno opens the scoring in Gamba Osaka's 3-1 win away to Urawa Reds in the playoff semifinal of the J-League Championship on Nov. 28, 2015. Urawa advanced to the two-leg final against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Dec. 2 and 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gamba beat Reds in extra-time to reach Championship Final

Hiroki Fujiharu (L) scores with two minutes left in the second extra period in Gamba Osaka's 3-1 win away to Urawa Reds in the playoff semifinal of the J-League Championship on Nov. 28, 2015. Gamba advanced to the two-leg final against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Dec. 2 and 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gamba beat Reds in extra-time to reach Championship Final

Hiroki Fujiharu (2nd from R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring with two minutes left in the second extra period in Gamba Osaka's 3-1 win away to Urawa Reds in the playoff semifinal of the J-League Championship on Nov. 28, 2015. Gamba advanced to the two-leg final against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Dec. 2 and 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Warning level of Sakurajima falls to 2

Photo taken Nov. 25, 2015, shows the Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency lowered its warning level to 2 from 3 on a 5-point scale on the day, as volcanic activities have remained weak. After raising the alert level to 4, the highest ever, in August, the agency lowered it to 3 on Sept. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Warning level of Sakurajima falls to 2

Photo taken Nov. 25, 2015, shows the Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency lowered its warning level to 2 from 3 on a 5-point scale on the day, as volcanic activities have remained weak. After raising the alert level to 4, the highest ever, in August, the agency lowered it to 3 on Sept. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sales of year-end lottery tickets begin

People line up in front of a booth in Tokyo's Ginza commercial district to buy the year-end "Jumbo" lottery tickets, which went on sale on Nov. 25, 2015. Sales of the 300-yen lottery, which provide the chance to win up to 1 billion yen, continue through Dec. 22 nationwide, and the drawing will be held on New Year's Eve. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jubilo win promotion to J1 in dramatic fashion

Yuki Kobayashi (L) scores an injury-time winner as Jubilo Iwata beat Oita Trinita 2-1 in Oita, southwestern Japan, to clinch automatic promotion to the J-League first division on Nov. 23, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan wins bronze medal at Premier 12 baseball tournament

Shogo Akiyama of Japan hits a two-run homer against Mexico with Japan leading 9-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning in the third-place game of the inaugural Premier 12 tournament at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Nov. 21, 2015. Japan defeated Mexico 11-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan wins bronze medal at Premier 12 baseball tournament

Shogo Akiyama (C) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run homer against Mexico with Japan leading 9-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning in the third-place game of the inaugural Premier 12 tournament at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Nov. 21, 2015. Japan defeated Mexico 11-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: U.S. sets up Premier 12 final clash with S. Korea

Mexico catcher Humberto Sosa puts his team in front in the fourth inning with a leadoff homer against right-hander Zeke Spruill of the United States in a Premier 12 semifinal at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Nov. 20, 2015. The United States won 6-1 and will face South Korea in the final the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: U.S. sets up Premier 12 final clash with S. Korea

United States players celebrate after beating Mexico 6-1 in a Premier 12 semifinal at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Nov. 20, 2015. The United States will face South Korea in the final the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: U.S. sets up Premier 12 final clash with S. Korea

Dan Rohlfing of the United States breaks a 1-1 tie with Mexico in a five-run fourth inning with a two-run double in a Premier 12 semifinal at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Nov. 20, 2015. The United States won 6-1 and will face South Korea in the final the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: U.S. sets up Premier 12 final clash with S. Korea

Zeke Spruill of the United States starts a Premier 12 semifinal against Mexico at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on Nov. 20, 2015. The United States won 6-1 and will face South Korea in the final the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori eliminated from Tour Finals

Kei Nishikori leaves the court after losing to Roger Federer in their group-stage match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 19, 2015. Nishikori was knocked out of the tournament with a 1-2 record in the round-robin group stage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nadal defeats Murray for 2nd win at Tour Finals

Andy Murray hits a forehand in his group-stage match against Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 18, 2015. Nadal won 6-4, 6-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nadal defeats Murray for 2nd win at Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Andy Murray 6-4, 6-1 in their group-stage match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 18, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wawrinka keeps semifinal hopes alive

Stan Wawrinka plays a backhand volley on his way to a 7-5, 6-2 win over David Ferrer at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 18, 2015. Wawrinka improved his win-loss record to 1-1 in the group stage, while Ferrer fell to 0-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nadal defeats Murray for 2nd win at Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal hits a backhand on his way to a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 18, 2015. Nadal has won his first two matches in the group stage, while Murray fell to 1-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Another Kyushu Electric reactor begins full commercial operation

File photo taken in October 2015 shows the No. 2 reactor at Kyushu Electric Power Co.'s Sendai nuclear plant in southwestern Japan. On Nov. 16, the unit became the second reactor in the country to start full-scale commercial operation under new safety regulations adopted after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, following the No. 1 unit at the Sendai complex in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori loses Tour Finals opener against Djokovic

Kei Nishikori hits a forehand during his opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Novak Djokovic in London on Nov. 15, 2015. Djokovic won 6-1, 6-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori loses Tour Finals opener against Djokovic

Kei Nishikori reacts after dropping a point in his opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Novak Djokovic in London on Nov. 15, 2015. Djokovic won 6-1, 6-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo