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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his bicycle in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 27, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu prepares to take part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xi

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his bicycle in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 27, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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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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PM Abe attends APEC forum summit

MANILA, Nov. 19 Kyodo - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) attends the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Manila on Nov. 19, 2015. The Asia-Pacific leaders are expected to reaffirm their commitment to realization of the FTAAP free trade zone and pledge to cooperate in combating terrorism. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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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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Honda's U.S. new car sales seen hitting record high

LOS ANGELES, United States - John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co.'s Automobile Division, posing next to its HR-V model that will be sold in the United States in 2015, tells Kyodo News in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2014, the company's U.S. new car sales are likely to hit a record high in 2014, eclipsing the current peak of 1.55 million units set in 2007.

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-VOLCANOLOGIST-INTERVIEW-TONGA

(220119) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 5, 2015 shows Hunga Ha'apai island in Tonga. The Tonga volcanic eruption is not likely to cause global climate change, while the volcanic ash and acid rain may damage crops and water supply, a leading New Zealand volcanologist said on Jan. 17, 2022.TO GO WITH "Interview: Tonga volcanic eruption not likely to cause global climate change, says New Zealand volcanologist" (Photo by Shane Cronin/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-VOLCANOLOGIST-INTERVIEW-TONGA

(220119) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 3, 2015 shows Hunga Ha'apai island in Tonga. The Tonga volcanic eruption is not likely to cause global climate change, while the volcanic ash and acid rain may damage crops and water supply, a leading New Zealand volcanologist said on Jan. 17, 2022.TO GO WITH "Interview: Tonga volcanic eruption not likely to cause global climate change, says New Zealand volcanologist" (Photo by Shane Cronin/Xinhua)

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Fujinami sees salary double to 170 mil. yen

Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami attends a press conference in Nishinomiya, Japan, on Nov. 19, 2015. Fujinami re-signed with the club for 170 million yen ($1.4 million), doubling his past season's salary. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Religious violence displaces people in Central African Republic

Photo taken on Nov. 19, 2015, shows displaced children in a camp in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Violence between Christians and Muslims has divided the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Religious violence divides Central African Republic capital

A member of the Christian militia Anti-Balaka is on the lookout with a machete in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, on Nov. 19, 2015, amid worsening security stemming from Christian-Muslim violence. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brazil teams up with the West to bolster security

Members of the Rio de Janeiro state military police and French police conduct a joint drill in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 19, 2015, based on the scenario that a protester (R) becomes violent. The Brazilian government is stepping up security cooperation with the United States and Europe ahead of next year's Rio Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Troupe rehearses drama on Hiroshima schoolgirls killed by A-bombing

Members of Horeisen, an Osaka-based theater company comprising mainly senior citizens, rehearse a play on Nov. 19, 2015, about students of the Second Hiroshima Prefectural Girls' School, many of whom died in the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japanese city. The drama is based on a book by Chieko Seki, 83, who was absent from school on the tragic day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Prince Akishino turns 50

Prince Akishino, the younger son of Japan's emperor, holds a press conference at his residence in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2015, ahead of his 50th birthday on Nov. 30. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Prince Akishino turns 50

Prince Akishino (L), the younger son of Japan's emperor, and his wife Princess Kiko hold a press conference at their residence in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2015, ahead of the prince's 50th birthday on Nov. 30. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru leads undefeated Yamaha past NEC

Ayumu Goromaru scores a try in the first half of Yamaha Jubilo's 39-19 win over NEC Green Rockets at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Japanese rugby's Top League on Nov. 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru leads undefeated Yamaha past NEC

Ayumu Goromaru carries out his pre-kick routine in the second half of Yamaha Jubilo's 39-19 win over NEC Green Rockets at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Japanese rugby's Top League on Nov. 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kulizhnikov preparing to break own world record

Pavel Kulizhnikov of Russia gets ready on Nov. 19, 2015, for a World Cup speed skating event in Salt Lake City, Utah, starting the following day. The 21-year-old Kulizhnikov set a world record of 34.00 seconds in the 500-meter event in the season-opening event in Calgary, Canada, four days earlier. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Base relocation opponents visit U.S. Congress

Photo shows a group of people from Japan's Okinawa expressing an opposition on Nov. 19, 2015, at the U.S. Congress in Washington to a relocation plan of a key U.S. military base within the southernmost island prefecture. The group consisting of local businessmen and experts argue the relocation plan does not reflect public opinion and that Okinawa still hosts bulk of U.S. military bases in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Miura ready for 5th defense of title against Vargas

Japan's Takashi Miura (L front), WBC super featherweight title holder, and top-ranked Mexican Francisco Vargas pose for photos in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 19, 2015, during a press conference ahead of their Nov. 21 match, in which Miura aims to defend his title for the fifth time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Miura ready for 5th defense of title against Vargas

Japan's Takashi Miura (L), WBC super featherweight title holder, and top-ranked Mexican Francisco Vargas stare each other down in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 19, 2015, during a press conference ahead of their Nov. 21 match, in which Miura aims to defend his title for the fifth time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kulizhnikov preparing to break own world record

Pavel Kulizhnikov of Russia gets ready on Nov. 19, 2015, for a World Cup speed skating event in Salt Lake City, Utah, starting the following day. The 21-year-old Kulizhnikov set a world record of 34.00 seconds in the 500-meter event in the season-opening event in Calgary, Canada, four days earlier. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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French, Brazilian police conduct joint drill in Rio

French and Brazilian police officers take part in a joint drill in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 19, 2015, in preparation for the 2016 Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. committee adopts resolution on N. Korea's rights violations

Japan's top envoy to the United Nations, Motohide Yoshikawa, meets with reporters at U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 19, 2015, after the General Assembly's committee on human rights voted to pass a draft resolution denouncing severe human rights violations in North Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Original cranes from Hiroshima donated to Truman Library

Photo shows an original origami crane made by Sadako Sasaki, who died from radiation disease following the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima at age 12 while striving to make 1,000 such paper cranes. The item was donated on Nov. 19, 2015, to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, by Sadako's brother Masahiro. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Original cranes from Hiroshima donated to Truman Library

Masahiro Sasaki meets with reporters on Nov. 19, 2015, after donating original origami cranes made by his sister Sadako, who died from radiation disease following the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima at age 12 while striving to make 1,000 such paper cranes, to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Original cranes from Hiroshima donated to Truman Library

Masahiro Sasaki (C) attends a lecture meeting with Clifton Truman Daniel (L), grandson of former U.S. President Harry Truman, in Independence, Missouri, on Nov. 19, 2015. Sasaki donated original origami cranes made by his sister Sadako, who died from radiation disease following the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing on Hiroshima at age 12 while striving to make 1,000 such paper cranes, to the Truman Library there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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French, Brazilian police conduct joint drill in Rio

Anne-Christine Poinchon (C), a French police lieutenant, gives instructions to members of Brazilian security forces during a joint drill in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 19, 2015, in preparation for the 2016 Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Base relocation opponents visit U.S. Congress

Photo shows a group of people from Japan's Okinawa expressing an opposition on Nov. 19, 2015, at the U.S. Congress in Washington to a relocation plan of a key U.S. military base within the southernmost island prefecture. The group consisting of local businessmen and experts argue the relocation plan does not reflect public opinion and that Okinawa still hosts bulk of U.S. military bases in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. committee adopts resolution on N. Korea's rights violations

A representative of North Korea (2nd from R) speaks up during a session of the U.N. General Assembly's committee on human rights at U.N. headquarters in New York on Nov. 19, 2015, in which the panel voted to pass a draft resolution denouncing severe human rights violations in North Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nishikori knocked out of Tour Finals

Kei Nishikori hits a forehand to Roger Federer during their group-stage match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 19, 2015. Federer won 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to finish the group stage undefeated and knock Nishikori out of the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People mourn terror victims in Paris

People in Paris light candles on Nov. 19, 2015, to mourn those killed in a series of terror attacks in the French capital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Crown prince attends World Toilet Day event

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito (R on front row) attends an event to mark U.N. World Toilet Day, which promotes increased access to sanitary toilets around the world, on Nov. 19, 2015, at the U.N. headquarters in New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People mourn terror victims in Paris

People in Paris light candles on Nov. 19, 2015, to mourn those killed in a series of terror attacks in the French capital. (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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Nishikori knocked out of Tour Finals in loss to Federer

Roger Federer (L) and Kei Nishikori shake hands after their group-stage match of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 19, 2015. Federer won 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to finish the group stage undefeated and knock Nishikori out of the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muslims stage rally against terrorism

Members of Muslim groups stage a rally on Nov. 19, 2015, in Paris to denounce a series of terror attacks there by extremists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Russia ready to discuss free trade zone with Japan

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev holds a press conference after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Manila on Nov. 19, 2015. Medvedev said if Japan is interested, Russia is ready to discuss a free trade zone with Japan through the newly established Eurasian Economic Union. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Philippines agree in principle to defense equipment transfer

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Philippine President Benigno Aquino shake hands after a joint press conference on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Manila on Nov. 19, 2015. The two countries broadly agreed on a pact for the transfer of defense equipment and technology, as they step up their cooperation over China's muscle-flexing in regional waters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe, Obama meet in Manila on APEC summit sidelines

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama hold talks in Manila on Nov. 19, 2015. The two leaders met on the sidelines of a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo